JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 

CONFERENCE 

The managers on the part of the House and Senate at the conference on the disagreeing 

votes of the two Houses on the amendment of the Senate to the bill (H.R. 5895) making 

appropriations for the energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year 

ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, submit the following joint statement to the 

House and Senate in explanation of the effect of the action agreed upon by the managers and 

recommended in the accompanying conference report. 

This conference agreement includes the Energy and Water Development and Related 

Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2019, and the 

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. The 

Senate amendment included the Senate versions of each of those bills (S. 2975, S. 3071, and S. 

3024, respectively). Similarly, the House bill included the House versions of the legislation 

(H.R. 5895, H.R. 5894, and H.R. 5786, respectively). H.R. 5895 was passed by the House on 

June 8, 2018 and used as the vehicle for the Senate amendment, which passed the Senate on June 

25, 2018. 

Section 1 of the conference agreement is the short title of the bill. 

Section 2 of the conference agreement displays a table of contents. 

Section 3 of the conference agreement states that, unless expressly provided otherwise, 

any reference to "this Act" contained in any division shall be treated as referring only to the 

provisions of that division. 

Section 4 provides a statement of appropriations. 
The conference agreement does not contain any congressional earmarks, limited tax 

benefits, or limited tariff benefits as defined by clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of 

Representatives. 
DIVISION A-ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT AND RELATED AGENCIES 

APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

The following statement to the House of Representatives and the Senate is submitted in 

explanation of the agreed upon Act making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal 

year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. 

This conference report, while repeating some report language for emphasis, does not intend to 

negate the language and allocations set forth in House Report 115-697 and Senate Report 115-258 and that 

direction shall be complied with unless specifically addressed to the contrary in the accompanying bill or 

conference report. Additionally, where this conference report states that the "agreement only includes" or 

"the following is the only" direction, any direction included in the House or Senate report on that matter 

shall be considered as replaced with the direction provided within this conference report. In cases where the 

House or the Senate has directed the submission of a report, such report is to be submitted to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress. House or Senate reporting requirements with 

deadlines prior to or within 15 days of the enactment of this Act shall be submitted not later than 60 days 

after the enactment of this Act. All other reporting deadlines not changed by this conference report are to be 

met. 

Funds for the individual programs and activities within the accounts in this Act are displayed in 

the detailed table at the end of the conference report for this Act. Funding levels that are not displayed in 

the detailed table are identified in this conference report. 

In fiscal year 2019, for purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 

1985 (Public Law 99-177), the following information provides the definition of the term "program, project, 

or activity" for departments and agencies under the jurisdiction of the Energy and Water Development 

Appropriations Act. The term "program, project, or activity" shall include the most specific level of budget 

items identified in the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2019 and the conference report 

accompanying the Act. 

Dam Removal.-No specific funding was provided in fiscal year 2018 and none was requested by 

any agencies funded in this Act in fiscal year 2019 for the purpose of removing a federally owned or 

operated dam without prior authorization by Congress. Consequently, no specific funds for unauthorized 

federal dam removal are included for any agency funded in this Act. 

Columbia River spill.-Many conferees have grave concerns about judicial interference in the 

operation of the hydroelectric dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. In 2016, a federal judge overturned 

the 2014 Federal Columbia River Power System Biological Opinion, a plan that was painstakingly 

negotiated by scientists and engineering experts at federal agencies under the Bush and Obama 

Administrations, affected states, sovereign Northwest tribes, and local stakeholders. More troubling, the 

judge also ordered additional forced spill through the system beginning in early April 2018 without 

requiring plaintiffs to show that harm or threat to species would result without that action. There was no 

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specific scientific backing cited for this decision. Spilling at this increased level can threaten the reliability 

of the federal power and transmission systems and result in impacts to transportation and barging systems, 

flood control capabilities, and irrigation systems. Additionally, some scientific studies warn that increased 

gas levels stemming from the spill ordered by the decision could in fact harm the very fish species the 

Biological Opinion was developed to protect. Estimates of the cost to the transmission system and 

ratepayers are approximately $40 million for 2018 alone. 

CIVIL WORKS REORGANIZATION PROPOSAL 

On July 30, 2018, the Secretary of Defense approved a Secretary of the Army memorandum 

identifying specific actions the Army will take in support of the Administration's proposed reorganization 

of the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The proposal includes taking the Civil 

Works program out of the Corps with navigation going to the Department of Transportation for 

infrastructure grants and the remaining accounts to the Department of the Interior. 

The conferees are opposed to the proposed reorganization as it could ultimately have detrimental 

impacts for implementation of the Civil Works program and for the numerous non-federal entities that rely 

on the Corps' technical expertise, including in response to natural disasters. 

The conferees are extremely concerned that an action of this magnitude, which crosses multiple 

jurisdictional lines and has far-reaching consequences, was not properly brought to Congress as a proposal, 

allowing for oversight and hearings as to its effects. Notification and discussion with Members of Congress 

and Committee staffs was nonexistent. Further, this type of proposal, as the Department of Defense and the 

Corps are well aware, will require enactment of legislation, which has neither been proposed nor requested 

to date. Therefore, no funds provided in this Act or any previous Act to any agency shall be used to 

implement this proposal. 

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TITLE I-CORPS OF ENGINEERS-CIVIL 

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

CORPS OF ENGINEERS-CIVIL 

The summary tables included in this title set forth the dispositions with respect to the individual 

appropriations, projects, and activities of the Corps of Engineers. Additional items of the Act are discussed 

below. 

Recent statutory changes regarding the Inland Waterways Trust Fund (IWTF) have resulted in an 

increase to the size of the capital improvement program that can be supported by the IWTF. The agreement 

reflects congressional interest in supporting this larger program. The Corps is directed to take the 

preparatory steps necessary to ensure that new construction projects can be initiated as soon as can be 

supported under the larger capital program (i.e., as ongoing projects approach completion). 

Concerns persist that the effort to update the Water Resources Principles and Guidelines did not 

proceed consistent with the language or intent of section 2031 of the Water Resources Development Act of 

2007. No funds provided to the Corps of Engineers shall be used to develop or implement rules or guidance 

to support implementation of the final Principles and Requirements for Federal Investments in Water 

Resources released in March 2013 or the final Interagency Guidelines released in December 2014. The 

Corps shall continue to use the document dated March 10, 1983, and entitled "Economic and 

Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies" 

during the fiscal year period covered by the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act for 2019. 

Asian Carp.-In lieu of House and Senate direction, the Secretary of the Army, acting through the 

Chief of Engineers, shall make every effort to submit to Congress the Report of the Chief of Engineers for 

the Brandon Road feasibility study according to the original published schedule of February 2019. The 

conferees understand that the money allocated to the study in the fiscal year 2018 work plan and the fiscal 

year 2019 budget request is sufficient to complete the feasibility phase. The Corps is encouraged to move 

expeditiously to the preconstruction engineering and design (PED) phase once feasibility is complete, 

including requesting sufficient funding in future budget submissions. The Corps is directed to provide 

quarterly updates to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on the progress and 

status of efforts to prevent the further spread of Asian carp as well as the location and density of carp 

populations, including the use of emergency procedures. 

The Corps shall continue to collaborate with the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service, the State of Illinois, and members of the Asian Carp Regional Coordinating Committee to identify 

and evaluate whether navigation protocols would be beneficial or effective in reducing the risk of vessels 

inadvertently carrying aquatic invasive species, including Asian carp, through the Brandon Road Lock and 

Dam in Joliet, Illinois. Any findings of such an evaluation shall be included in the quarterly briefings to the 

Committees. The Corps is further directed to implement navigation protocols shown to be effective at 

reducing the risk of entrainment without jeopardizing the safety of vessels and crews. The Corps and other 

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federal and state agencies are conducting ongoing research on potential solutions. The Corps shall brief the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on such navigation protocols and potential 

solutions within 30 days of enactment of this Act. 

Budget Structure Changes.-The agreement includes House and Senate language regarding 

budget structure changes. 

Apportionment Under a Continuing Resolution.-The conferees are concerned about recent 

changes in the way funds are apportioned under a continuing resolution. Artificially limiting the Corps' 

flexibility to fund the highest priority projects during the time of a continuing resolution by creating 

demarcations between funds from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, the Inland Waterways Trust Fund, 

and the general fund impedes efficient and effective implementation of the Civil Works program. The 

conferees believe the previous policy on apportionment under a continuing resolution, which provides 

maximum flexibility, should be restored. 

Report on Flood and Storm Damage Reduction Business Line. -Not later than 180 days after the 

date of enactment of this Act, the Corps shall provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses 

of Congress a report that provides a definition for the terms "coastal project" and "inland project" within 

the flood and coastal storm damage reduction business line. For each of the last ten fiscal years, the report 

shall include the total amount of funding allocated to coastal projects and the total amount of funding 

allocated to inland projects within this business line. The report shall name each project and include an 

analysis comparing the level of funding in proportion to the amount of work needed in coastal areas. 

Report on Certain Cost-Shared Projects.-The Corps shall submit to the appropriate committees 

of Congress a report that includes a list of all cost-shared Corps projects that as of the date of enactment of 

this Act are physically and fiscally complete and for which excess non-federal funds have not been returned 

to the non-federal project sponsor. With respect to each project on the list, the report shall describe the 

status ofreturning the excess funds to the non-federal project sponsor and providing the non-federal project 

sponsor a final accounting of the project. 

Everglades Restoration and Lake Okeechobee.-The restoration of the Everglades, as described in 

the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) authorized by Public Law 106-541 is the most 

ambitious environmental restoration program in our nation's history. The objectives of CERP are the 

restoration, preservation, and protection of the South Florida ecosystem, while providing for other water 

related needs, including water supply and flood protection. 

The Corps shall continue to implement CERP, as authorized, to ensure the protection of water 

quality, to reduce the loss of fresh water, and to improve the environment of the South Florida ecosystem, 

while achieving and maintaining the benefits to the natural system and human environment described in the 

Plan. The equal partnership between the federal government and the State of Florida remains essential to 

accomplishing the objectives of the Plan. The conferees note that the Plan authorizes a 50/50 federal-state 

cost share for all aspects of congressionally authorized restoration projects, including, where applicable, 

water quality project features or components. 

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The discharge of excess water from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee Estuary and the 

Indian River Lagoon represents a significant loss of fresh water from the South Florida ecosystem. The 

diversion of those discharges to CERP projects or features, such as the Everglades Agricultural Area 

Storage Reservoir, designed to store and treat water prior to release into the Central Everglades, is an 

essential source of fresh water for meeting the objectives of the Plan. To minimize downstream impacts 

from reduced water quality and harmful algal blooms to local communities and wildlife habitat, the Corps 

is encouraged, when appropriate, to only conduct releases of water from Lake Okeechobee to the 

Caloosahatchee Estuary or the Indian River Lagoon in pulses, unless a release is necessary to protect the 

integrity of the Herbert Hoover Dike and minimize threats to lives and human health. 

ADDITIONAL FUNDING 

The agreement includes funding in addition to the budget request to ensure continued 

improvements to our national economy, public safety, and environmental health that result from water 

resources projects. This funding is for additional work that either was not included in the budget request or 

was inadequately budgeted. The bill contains a provision requiring the Corps to allocate funds in 

accordance with only the direction in this agreement. In lieu of all House and Senate report direction -

under any heading -regarding additional funding, new starts, and the fiscal year 2019 work plan, the Corps 

shall follow the direction included in this conference report. 

The executive branch retains complete discretion over project-specific allocation decisions within 

the additional funds provided, subject to only the direction here and under the heading "Additional 

Funding" or "Additional Funding for Ongoing Work" within each of the Investigations, Construction, 

Mississippi River and Tributaries, and Operation and Maintenance accounts. A study or project may not be 

excluded from evaluation for being "inconsistent with Administration policy." Voluntary funding in excess 

oflegally required cost shares for studies and projects is acceptable, but shall not be used as a criterion for 

allocating the additional funding provided or for the selection of new starts. 

The Administration is reminded that these funds are in addition to the budget request, and 

Administration budget metrics shall not be a reason to disqualify a study or project from being funded. It is 

expected that all of the additional funding provided will be allocated to specific programs, projects, or 

activities. The focus of the allocation process shall favor the obligation, rather than expenditure, of funds. 

The Corps shall evaluate all studies and projects only within accounts and categories consistent 

with previous congressional funding. When allocating the additional funding provided in this Act, the 

Corps shall consider eligibility and implementation decisions under Public Law 115-123 so as to maximize 

the reduction of risk to public safety and infrastructure and the reduction of future damages from floods and 

storms nationwide. 

A project or study shall be eligible for additional funding within the Investigations, Construction, 

and Mississippi River and Tributaries accounts if: ( 1) it has received funding, other than through a 

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reprogramming, in at least one of the previous three fiscal years; (2) it was previously funded and could 

reach a significant milestone, complete a discrete element of work, or produce significant outputs in 

calendar year 2019; or (3) as appropriate, it is selected as one of the new starts allowed in accordance with 

this Act and the additional direction provided below. Projects with executed Advanced Project Partnership 

Agreements, or similar agreements, shall be eligible for additional funding provided in this bill. None of the 

additional funding in any account may be used for any item where funding was specifically denied or for 

projects in the Continuing Authorities Program. Funds shall be allocated consistent with statutory cost 

share requirements. 

Work Plan.-Not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the Corps shall provide to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a work plan including the following 

information: (1) a detailed description of the process and criteria used to evaluate studies and projects; (2) 

delineation of how these funds are to be allocated; (3) a summary of the work to be accomplished with each 

allocation, including phase of work and the study or project's remaining cost to complete ( excluding 

Operation and Maintenance); and (4) a list of all studies and projects that were considered eligible for 

funding but did not receive funding, including an explanation of whether the study or project could have 

used funds in calendar year 2019 and the specific reasons each study or project was considered as being 

less competitive for an allocation of funds. 

New Starts.-The agreement includes six new starts in the Investigations account and five new 

starts in the Construction account to be distributed across the authorized mission areas of the Corps. 

Of the new starts in Investigations, one shall be for a navigation study; one shall be for a flood and 

storm damage reduction study; one shall be for an environmental restoration study; and three shall be for 

navigation, flood and storm damage reduction, environmental restoration, water supply, or multi-purpose 

studies. In the appropriate categories, the Corps shall consider selection of a small, remote, or subsistence 

navigation study and a multi-purpose watershed study to address coastal resiliency. Of the new construction 

starts, one shall be for a navigation project; one shall be for a flood and storm damage reduction project; 

one shall be for an environmental restoration project; and two shall be for navigation, flood and storm 

damage reduction, environmental restoration, or multi-purpose projects. In the appropriate categories, the 

Corps shall consider selection of a coastal storm damage reduction project. No funding shall be used to 

initiate new programs, projects, or activities in the Mississippi River and Tributaries or Operation and 

Maintenance accounts. 

The Corps is directed to propose a single group of new starts as a part of the work plan. None of 

the funds may be used for any item for which the agreement has specifically denied funding. The Corps 

may not change or substitute the new starts selected once the work plan has been provided to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress. Each new start shall be funded from the 

appropriate additional funding line item. Any project for which the new start requirements are not met by 

the end of fiscal year 2019 shall be treated as if the project had not been selected as a new start; such a 

project shall be required to compete again for new start funding in future years. As all new starts are to be 

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chosen by the Corps, all shall be considered of equal importance, and the expectation is that future budget 

submissions will include appropriate funding for all new starts selected. 

There continues to be confusion regarding the executive branch's policies and guidelines 

regarding which studies and projects require new start designations. Therefore, the Corps is directed to 

notify the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress at least 7 days prior to execution of 

an agreement for construction of any project except environmental infrastructure projects and projects 

under the Continuing Authorities Program. Additionally, the agreement reiterates and clarifies previous 

congressional direction as follows. Neither study nor construction activities related to individual projects 

authorized under section 1037 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of2014 

shall require a new start or new investment decision; these activities shall be considered ongoing work. No 

new start or new investment decision shall be required when moving from feasibility to PED. A new start 

designation shall be required to initiate construction of individually-authorized projects funded within 

programmatic line items. No new start or new investment decision shall be required to initiate work on a 

separable element of a project when construction of one or more separable elements of that project was 

initiated previously; it shall be considered ongoing work. A new construction start shall not be required for 

work undertaken to correct a design deficiency on an existing federal project; it shall be considered 

ongoing work. The Corps is reminded that resumptions are just that - resumption of previously-initiated 

studies or projects and, as such, do not require new start designations. 

In addition to the priority factors used to allocate all additional funding provided in the 

Investigations account, the Corps should give careful consideration to the out-year budget impacts of the 

studies selected and to whether there appears to be an identifiable local sponsor that will be ready and able 

to provide, in a timely manner, the necessary cost share for the feasibility and PED phases. The Corps is 

reminded that the flood and storm damage reduction mission area can include instances where non-federal 

sponsors are seeking assistance with flood control and unauthorized discharges from permitted wastewater 

treatment facilities and that the navigation mission area includes work in remote and subsistence harbor 

areas. Within the flood and storm damage reduction mission, the Corps is urged to strive for an appropriate 

balance between inland and coastal projects. 

In addition to the priority factors used to allocate all additional funding provided in the 

Construction account, the Corps also shall consider the out-year budget impacts of the selected new starts; 

and the cost sharing sponsor's ability and willingness to promptly provide the cash contribution (if any), as 

well as required lands, easements, rights-of-way, relocations, and disposal areas. When considering new 

construction starts, only those that can execute a project cost sharing agreement not later than September 

30, 2019, shall be chosen. 

To ensure that the new construction starts are affordable and will not unduly delay completion of 

any ongoing projects, the Secretary is required to submit to the Committees on Appropriations of both 

Houses of Congress a realistic out-year budget scenario prior to issuing a work allowance for a new start. It 

is understood that specific budget decisions are made on an annual basis and that this scenario is neither a 

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request for nor a guarantee of future funding for any project. Nonetheless, this scenario shall include an 

estimate of annual funding for each new start utilizing a realistic funding scenario through completion of 

the project, as well as the specific impacts of that estimated funding on the ability of the Corps to make 

continued progress on each previously funded construction project (including impacts to the optimum 

timeline and funding requirements of the ongoing projects) and on the ability to consider initiating new 

projects in the future. The scenario shall assume a Construction account funding level at the average of the 

past three budget requests. 

EXECUTION OF CORPS FUNDING 

The conferees are concerned with delays in executing funds that have been appropriated in regular 

and supplemental appropriations bills. While the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) has a 

responsibility to oversee execution of the funds, the conferees are concerned that 0MB is adding additional 

burdens to the Corps' processes that may result in unnecessary delays and potentially overriding technical 

and expert judgments by the Corps. The conferees expect funds appropriated in this Act to be quickly and 

efficiently executed, consistent with the terms and conditions in this conference report. 

INVESTIGATIONS 

The agreement includes $125,000,000 for Investigations. The agreement includes legislative 

language regarding parameters for new study starts. 

The allocation for projects and activities within the Investigations account is shown in the 

following table: 

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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - INVESTIGATIONS 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET 

REQUEST CONFERENCE ·----·--·-------

ALABAMA 

BLACK WARRIOR AND TOMBIGBEE RIVERS, AL 100 I\ 

GULF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, AL 250 I\ 

CALIFORNIA 

EAST SAN PEDRO BAY ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, CA 298 298 

ILLINOIS 

INTERBASIN CONTROL OF GREAT LAKES-MISSISSIPPI RIVER AQUATIC NUISANCE 

SPECIES, IL, IN, OH & WI 200 200 

INDIANA 

MISSISSINEWA LAKE, IN 1,500 I\ 

IOWA 

GRAND RIVER BASIN, IA & MO 100 100 

NEW MEXICO 

RIO GRANDE, SANDIA PUEBLO TO ISLET A PUEBLO, NM 825 825 

NEW YORK 

BUFFALO HARBOR, NY 300 I\ 

HUDSON RIVER HABITAT RESTORATION, NY 355 355 

OHIO 

CLEVELAND HARBOR, OH 350 I\ 

DELAWARE LAKE, OH 750 I\ 

OREGON 

COLUMBIA RIVER TREATY 2024 IMPLEMENTATION, OR & WA 10,265 I\ 

COUGAR LAKE, OR 1,500 I\ 

HILLS CREEK LAKE, OR 1,500 I\ 

LOOKOUT POINT LAKE, OR 1,500 I\ 

TEXAS 

COASTAL TEXAS PROTECTION AND RESTORATION STUDY, TX 2,675 2,675 

CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNEL, TX 250 I\ 

GIWW- BRAZOS RIVER FLOODGATES & COLORADO RIVER LOCK, TX so so 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - INVESTIGATIONS 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET 

REQUEST CONFERENCE 

GRAPEVINE LAKE, TX 1,500 I\ 

HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TX 604 604 

MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL, TX 200 200 

PROCTOR LAKE, TX 1,500 I\ 

VIRGINIA 

ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AT NORTH 

LANDING, VA 1,600 1,600 

NORFOLK HARBOR, VA 300 I\ 

SUBTOTAL, PROJECTS LISTED UNDER STATES 28,472 6,907 

REMAINING ITEMS 

ADDITIONAL FUNDING 

FLOOD AND STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION 6,573 

FLOOD CONTROL 4,500 

SHORE PROTECTION 2,000 

NAVIGATION 10,000 

COASTAL AND DEEP-DRAFT 9,000 

INLAND 5,500 

OTHER AUTHORIZED PROJECT PURPOSES 6,500 

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION OR COMPLIANCE 3,750 

ACCESS TO WATER DATA 360 360 

AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS SUPPORTTRI-CADD 250 250 

COASTAL FIELD DATA COLLECTION 1,000 1,000 

COMMITIEE ON MARINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS so so 

COORDINATION WITH OTHER WATER RESOURCE AGENCIES 400 400 

DISPOSITION OF COMPLETED PROJECTS 1,000 1,000 

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA STUDIES 80 80 

FERC LICENSING 100 100 

FLOOD DAMAGE DATA 230 230 

FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES 15,000 17,000 

HYDROLOGIC STUDIES 500 500 

INTERNATIONAL WATER STUDIES 125 125 

INTERAGENCY AND INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT 400 400 

INTERAGENCY WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 100 100 

INVENTORY OF DAMS 400 400 

NATIONAL FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 5,000 5,000 

NATIONAL SHORELINE MANAGEMENT STUDY 400 400 

PLANNING ASSISTANCE TO STATES 5,000 9,000 

PLANNING SUPPORT PROGRAM 3,500 3,500 

PRECIPITATION STUDIES 200 200 

REMOTE SENSING/GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM SUPPORT 75 75 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 16,259 25,000 

SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTERS so so 

SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS 1,000 1,000 

STREAM GAGING 550 550 
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS 

TRIBAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 

CORPS OF ENGINEERS - INVESTIGATIONS 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

SUBTOTAL, REMAINING ITEMS 

TOTAL, INVESTIGATIONS 

,,..Funded in another account. 

BUDGET 

REQUEST CONFERENCE 

1,000 1,000 

500 2,500 

53,529 118,093 

82,001 125,000 
Passaic River Basin Mainstem, New Jersey-Flooding has long been a problem in the Passaic 

River Basin. The Corps is encouraged to continue to work in coordination with the non-federal sponsor on 

plans to reduce flooding in the basin, including the reevaluation of the Passaic River Basin Mainstem 

project. The Corps is directed to brief the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress not 

later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act on the current status of this project. 

Peckman River, New Jersey. -There have been repeated delays with the Peckman River 

Feasibility Study. The Corps is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress quarterly briefings on the current schedule to bring this study to completion, with the first 

briefing to occur not later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act. 

Rahway River Basin (Upper Basin), New Jersey.-There have been extended delays with the 

Rahway River Basin Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study where flooding is of acute concern to the 

affected communities. The Corps is encouraged to continue to work with the non-federal sponsor on plans 

to reduce flooding caused by the Rahway River in affected areas. The Corps is directed to provide to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress quarterly briefings on the current schedule to 

bring this study to completion, with the first briefing to occur not later than 30 days after the enactment of 

this Act. The Corps is encouraged to include funding for this study in future budget submissions. 

Additional Funding-The Corps is expected to allocate the additional funding provided in this 

account primarily to specific feasibility and PED phases, rather than to Remaining Items line items as has 

been the case in previous work plans. Of the additional funding provided in this account for navigation and 

coastal and deep draft navigation, the Corps shall allocate not less than $2,500,000 for navigation PED. Of 

the additional funding provided in this account for flood and storm damage reduction and shore protection, 

the Corps shall allocate not less than $400,000 for shore protection PED. When allocating the additional 

funding provided in this account, the Corps shall consider giving priority to completing or accelerating 

ongoing studies or to initiating new studies that will enhance the nation's economic development, job 

growth, and international competitiveness; are for projects located in areas that have suffered recent natural 

disasters; are for projects that protect life and property; are for projects to restore floodplain and aquatic 

habitat through cost-effective and tested means; or are for projects to address legal requirements. The Corps 

shall use these funds for additional work in both the feasibility and PED phases. The agreement includes 

sufficient additional funding to undertake a significant amount of feasibility and PED work. The 

Administration is reminded that a project study is not complete until the PED phase is complete. The Corps 

is reminded that environmental restoration can include projects that address degraded conditions due to 

prior flood protection work. The Corps is reminded that the updating of economic analyses and economic 

impact studies are eligible to receive additional funding. 

Water Resources Priorities Stulfy.-No funding shall be used for this study. 

Disposition of Completed Projects.-The agreement includes Senate direction. Additionally, the 

agreement supports the budget request for the disposition study pursuant to facilities that closed as a result 

of Public Law 113-121. The Corps is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both 

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Houses of Congress copies of this study upon completion. For Corps facilities that are deemed as excess in 

such study, the Committee supports the disposal of those facilities through the appropriate General Services 

Administration process. 

Research and Development.-Within available funds, the Corps shall advance work on activities 

included in the House and Senate reports. 

Puget Sound-The conferees encourage the Corps to proceed with the tiered implementation 

strategy using all existing authorities as outlined in the Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration 

Project Feasibility Study, Completion Strategy Guidance dated June 2015. The Corps is further directed to 

recognize the Puget Sound Nearshore Study as the feasibility component for the purposes of Section 544 of 

the Water Resources Development Act of 2000. The Corps is commended for initiating PED on the 

Duckabush River Estuary component of this project. The Corps is urged to include funding in future budget 

submissions to continue PED, as completing this project is critical to restoring the natural processes in the 

nearshore zone that sustain biological and economic resources. 

Upper Mississippi River-Illinois Waterway System. -The fiscal year 2018 work plan allocated 

$1,000,000 to initiate and complete an economic update of the Navigation Ecosystem Sustainability 

Program. Not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the Corps shall provide to the Committees 

on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report on the scope of the economic update and any 

expected future costs for completing the study phase. The Corps is encouraged to complete the economic 

update expeditiously, so that PED can resume in a timely fashion. 

CONSTRUCTION 

The agreement includes $2,183,000,000 for Construction. The agreement includes legislative 

language regarding Chickamauga Lock, Tennessee River, Tennessee. The agreement includes legislative 

language regarding parameters for new construction starts. 

The allocation for projects and activities within the Construction account is shown in the 

following table: 

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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - CONSTRUCTION 

{AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

CALIFORNIA 

AMERICAN RIVER COMMON FEATURES, NATOMAS BASIN, CA 

HAMILTON CITY, CA 

!SABELLA LAKE, CA 

SANTA ANA RIVER MAINSTEM, CA 

YUBA RIVER BASIN, CA 

DELAWARE 

DELAWARE BAY COASTLINE, ROOSEVELT INLET TO LEWES BEACH, DE 

FLORIDA 

HERBERT HOOVER DIKE, FL 

SOUTH FLORIDA ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION, FL 

GEORGIA 

SAVANNAH HARBOR DISPOSAL AREAS, GA & SC 

SAVANNAH HARBOR EXPANSION, GA 

ILLINOIS 

OLMSTED LOCKS AND DAM, OHIO RIVER, IL & KY 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER RESTORATION, IL, IA, MN, MO & WI 

IOWA 

MISSOURI RIVER FISH AND WILDLIFE RECOVERY, IA, KS, MO, MT, NE, ND & SD 

KENTUCKY 

ROUGH RIVER LAKE, KY 

MARYLAND 

ASSATEAGUE, MD 

POPLAR ISLAND, MD 

MASSACHUSETIS 

BOSTON HARBOR, MA 

NEW JERSEY 

CAPE MAY INLET TO LOWER TOWNSHIP, NJ 

RARITAN RIVER BASIN, GREEN BROOK SUB-BASIN, NJ 

BUDGET REQUEST 

42,000 

6,000 

118,000 

15,000 

35,500 

96,000 

67,500 

49,000 

29,750 

33,170 

10,000 

40,000 

15,105 

5,000 

CONFERENCE 

42,000 

6,000 

118,000 

15,000 

35,500 

150 * 

96,000 

67,500 

10,500 * 

49,000 

35,000 * 

33,170 

10,000 

8,000 

600 * 

21,000 * 

15,105 

7,200 * 

5,000 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - CONSTRUCTION 

{AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

OREGON 

COLUMBIA RIVER AT THE MOUTH, OR & WA 

PENNSYLVANIA 

EAST BRANCH CLARION RIVER LAKE, PA 

TEXAS 

BUFFALO BAYOU AND TRIBUTARIES, TX 

CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNEL, TX 

LEWISVILLE DAM, TX 

WASHINGTON 

COLUMBIA RIVER FISH MITIGATION, WA, OR & ID {CRFM) 

MUD MOUNTAIN DAM, WA 

WEST VIRGINIA 

BLUESTONE LAKE, WV 

SUBTOTAL, PROJECTS LISTED UNDER STATES 

REMAINING ITEMS 

ADDITIONAL FUNDING 

FLOOD AND STORM DAMAGE REDUCTION 

FLOOD CONTROL 

SHORE PROTECTION 

NAVIGATION 

INLAND WATERWAYS TRUST FUND REVENUES 

OTHER AUTHORIZED PROJECT PURPOSES 

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION OR COMPLIANCE 

ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE 

AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL PROGRAM 

CONTINUING AUTHORITIES PROGRAM 

AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION {SECTION 206) 

BENEFICIAL USES DREDGED MATERIAL {SECTION 204) 

EMERGENCY STREAM BANK AND SHORELINE PROTECTION {SECTION 14) 

FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS {SECTION 205) 

MITIGATION OF SHORE DAMAGES {SECTION 111) 

NAVIGATION PROGRAM {SECTION 107) 

PROJECT MODIFICATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

{SECTION 1135) 

SHORE PROTECTION {SECTION 103) 

DAM SAFETY AND SEEPAGE/STABILITY CORRECTION PROGRAM 

EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION 

BUDGET REQUEST 

28,000 

14,000 

11,908 

13,000 

55,000 

46,000 

25,000 

7,810 

762,743 

1,500 

500 

1,000 

88,655 

17,000 

CONFERENCE 

28,000 

14,000 

11,908 

13,000 

55,000 

46,000 

25,000 

7,810 

775,443 

150,062 

150,000 

55,000 

509,000 

110,755 

108,000 

50,000 

77,000 

12,000 

12,000 

10,000 * 

8,000 

8,000 

8,000 

8,000 

8,000 

4,000 

100,405 * 

17,000 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - CONSTRUCTION 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

INLAND WATERWAYS USERS BOARD - BOARD EXPENSE 

INLAND WATERWAYS USERS BOARD - CORPS EXPENSE 

RESTORATION OF ABANDONED MINES 

SUBTOTAL, REMAINING ITEMS 

TOTAL, CONSTRUCTION 

*Includes funds requested in other accounts. 

BUDGET REQUEST 

60 

275 

108,990 

871,733 

CONFERENCE 

60 

275 

2,000 

1,407,557 

2,183,000 
Updated Capability. -The agreement adjusts some project-specific allocations downward from 

the budget request based on updated information regarding the amount of work that could be accomplished 

in fiscal year 2019. 

Additional Funding.-The agreement includes additional funds for projects and activities to 

enhance the nation's economic growth and international competitiveness. Of the additional funds provided 

in this account, the Corps shall allocate not less than $4,445,000 to projects with riverfront development 

components. Of the additional funding provided in this account for flood and storm damage reduction and 

flood control, the Corps shall allocate not less than $9,800,000 to additional nonstructural flood control 

projects. Of the additional funds provided in this account for flood and storm damage reduction, navigation, 

and other authorized project purposes, the Corps shall allocate not less than $25,000,000 to authorized 

reimbursements for projects with executed project cooperation agreements and that have completed 

construction or where non-federal sponsors intend to use the funds for additional water resources 

development activities. Of the additional funding provided in this account for flood and storm damage 

reduction and flood control, the Corps shall allocate not less than $20,000,000 to continue construction of 

projects that principally address drainage in urban areas, of which not less than $4,500,000 shall be for 

projects that principally include improvements to rainfall drainage systems that address flood damages. Of 

the additional funding provided in this account, the Corps shall allocate not less than $1,800,000 to 

complete a plan for a purpose outside the Corps' traditional mission. 

The Corps is reminded that dam safety projects authorized under section 5003 of the Water 

Resources Development Act of2007 are eligible to compete for the additional funding provided in this 

account. 

Public Law 115-123 included funding within the Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies account 

to restore authorized shore protection projects to full project profile. That funding is expected to address 

most of the current year capability. Therefore, to ensure funding is not directed to where it cannot be used, 

the agreement includes $55,000,000 for construction of shore protection projects. The Corps is reminded 

that if additional work can be done, these projects are also eligible to compete for additional funding for 

flood and storm damage reduction. 

When allocating the additional funding provided in this account, the Corps is encouraged to 

evaluate authorized reimbursements in the same manner as if the projects were being evaluated for new or 

ongoing construction. When allocating the additional funding provided in this account, the Corps shall 

consider giving priority to the following: 

1. benefits of the funded work to the national economy; 

2. extent to which the work will enhance national, regional, or local economic development; 

3. number of jobs created directly and supported in the supply chain by the funded activity; 

4. significance to national security, including the strategic significance of commodities; 

5. ability to obligate the funds allocated within the fiscal year, including consideration of the ability 

of the non-federal sponsor to provide any required cost share; 

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6. ability to complete the project, separable element, or project phase with the funds allocated; 

7. legal requirements, including responsibilities to Tribes; 

8. for flood and storm damage reduction projects (including authorized nonstructural measures and 

periodic beach renourishments ), 

a. population, economic activity, or public infrastructure at risk, as appropriate; and 

b. the severity of risk of flooding or the frequency with which an area has experienced 

flooding; 

9. for shore protection projects, projects in areas that have suffered severe beach erosion requiring 

additional sand placement outside of the normal beach renourishment cycle or in which the normal 

beach renourishment cycle has been delayed; 

10. for navigation projects, the number of jobs or level of economic activity to be supported by 

completion of the project, separable element, or project phase; 

11. for projects cost shared with the IWTF, the economic impact on the local, regional, and national 

economy if the project is not funded, as well as discrete elements of work that can be completed 

within the funding provided in this line item; 

12. for other authorized project purposes and environmental restoration or compliance projects, to 

include the beneficial use of dredged material; and 

13. for environmental infrastructure, projects with the greater economic impact, projects in rural 

communities, projects in communities with significant shoreline and instances of runoff, projects 

in or that benefit counties or parishes with high poverty rates, projects in financially distressed 

municipalities, projects that improve stormwater capture capabilities, and projects that will 

provide substantial benefits to water quality improvements. 

The following is the only direction with regard to the availability of additional funds for IWTF 

projects. The agreement provides funds making use of all estimated annual revenues and some additional 

prior-year revenues in the IWTF. The Corps shall allocate all funds provided in the IWTF Revenues line 

item along with the statutory cost share from funds provided in the Navigation line item prior to allocating 

the remainder of funds in the Navigation line item. 

Aquatic Plant Control Program.-Ofthe funding provided for the Aquatic Plant Control Program, 

$1,000,000 shall be for activities for the control of the flowering rush. Of the funding provided for the 

Aquatic Plant Control Program, $5,000,000 shall be for nationwide research and development to address 

invasive aquatic plants; within this funding, the Corps is encouraged to support cost shared aquatic plant 

management programs. Of the funding provided for the Aquatic Plant Control Program, $5,000,000 shall 

be for watercraft inspection stations, as authorized by section 1039 of the WRRDA of 2014, and 

$1,000,000 shall be for related monitoring. 

Continuing Authorities Program (CAP).-The agreement continues to support all sections of the 

Continuing Authorities Program. Funding is provided for eight CAP sections at a total of$66,000,000, an 

increase of $62,500,000 above the budget request, which proposed funding for only four sections. This 

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program provides a useful tool for the Corps to undertake small localized projects without the lengthy study 

and authorization process typical of larger Corps projects. Within the Continuing Authorities Program and 

to the extent already authorized by law, the Corps is encouraged to consider projects that enhance coastal 

and ocean ecosystem resiliency and projects that restore degraded wetland habitat and stream habitat 

impacted by construction of Corps levees. The management of the Continuing Authorities Program shall 

continue consistent with direction provided in previous fiscal years. 

Dam Safety and Seepage/Stability Correction Program. - The conferees reject the budget request 

proposal regarding Herbert Hoover Dike, which would make funds provided in this program available only 

if the State of Florida commits certain funds. Consistent with long-standing congressional direction, the 

Corps may not require funding in excess oflegally required cost shares for studies and projects as a 

criterion for funding decisions. The Corps shall apply these funds to the highest priority projects. 

Beneficial Use of Dredged Material Pilot Program. -The agreement includes House direction on 

this program. 

Public-Private Partnerships.-The agreement only includes direction in the Expenses account. 

Oyster Restoration. - The conferees support Gulf Coast oyster restoration efforts and the 

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration program. The Corps is encouraged to include funding in future budget 

submissions for these efforts. 

Metro East Levees. -The conferees urge the Corps to include funding for the Metro East levee 

system in future budget submissions. 

Rehabilitation of Corps Constructed Dams.-Implementation guidance for section 1177 of the 

WIIN Act is awaiting approval. The Corps is directed to submit this implementation guidance to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress as expeditiously as possible. 

Natural Infrastructure Options.-The agreement includes Senate direction with the clarification 

that it applies during the project formulation phase. 

Camp Ellis Beach, Saco, Maine.-The conferees are concerned by the continued delay in 

implementing a solution at Camp Ellis Beach in Saco, Maine. To address continued erosion, which has 

destroyed 37 homes to date, the Corps' initial study recommended a shore damage mitigation project 

consisting ofa 750-foot-long spur jetty, and placement of about 360,000 cubic yards of beach fill along the 

beach. The project's design and costs are under review and being updated in preparation for a new report to 

Congress detailing a path ahead on the project. Accordingly, the conferees direct the Secretary to 

expeditiously submit this report to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress. This 

report shall include any additional legislative authorities necessary for the project to be approved and 

constructed. 

Soo Locks, Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan.-The conferees are aware that the 

Corps has released a new Soo Lock Economic Validation Study and Post Authorization Change Report 

with a strong benefit to cost ratio and a recommendation to move forward on construction of a new lock. 

The Corps is urged to include funding for the new lock in future budget submissions. 

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MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES 

The agreement includes $368,000,000 for Mississippi River and Tributaries. 

The allocation for projects and activities within the Mississippi River and Tributaries account is 

shown in the following table: 

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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

CONSTRUCTION 

CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT, AR, IL, KY, LA, MS, MO & TN 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER LEVEES, AR, IL, KY, LA, MS, MO & TN 

ATCHAFALAYA BASIN, FLOODWAY SYSTEM, LA 

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 

CHANNEL IMPROVEMENT, AR, IL, KY, LA, MS, MO & TN 

HELENA HARBOR, PHILLIPS COUNTY, AR 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, AR 

LOWER ARKANSAS RIVER, NORTH BANK, AR 

LOWER ARKANSAS RIVER, SOUTH BANK, AR 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER LEVEES, AR, IL, KY, LA, MS, MO & TN 

ST FRANCIS BASIN, AR & MO 

TENSAS BASIN, BOEUF AND TENSAS RIVERS, AR & LA 

WHITE RIVER BACKWATER, AR 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, IL 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, KY 

ATCHAFALAYA BASIN, LA 

ATCHAFALAYA BASIN FLOODWAY SYSTEM, LA 

BATON ROUGE HARBOR, DEVIL SWAMP, LA 

BAYOU COCODRIE AND TRIBUTARIES, LA 

BONNET CARRE, LA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, LA 

LOWER RED RIVER, SOUTH BANK LEVEES, LA 

MISSISSIPPI DELTA REGION, LA 

OLD RIVER, LA 

TENSAS BASIN, RED RIVER BACKWATER, LA 

GREENVILLE HARBOR, MS 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, MS 

VICKSBURG HARBOR, MS 

YAZOO BASIN, ARKABUTLA LAKE, MS 

YAZOO BASIN, BIG SUNFLOWER RIVER, MS 

YAZOO BASIN, ENID LAKE, MS 

YAZOO BASIN, GREENWOOD, MS 

YAZOO BASIN, GRENADA LAKE, MS 

YAZOO BASIN, MAIN STEM, MS 

YAZOO BASIN, SARDIS LAKE, MS 

YAZOO BASIN, TRIBUTARIES, MS 

YAZOO BASIN, WILL M WHITIINGTON AUX CHAN, MS 

YAZOO BASIN, YAZOO BACKWATER AREA, MS 

YAZOO BASIN, YAZOO CITY, MS 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, MO 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

75,847 

32,885 

200 

54,680 

364 

304 

187 

8,984 

5,900 

2,123 

1,000 

38 

95 

8,865 

1,755 

48 

3,821 

807 

498 

490 

9,246 

2,750 

135 

5,509 

168 

5,296 

799 

5,334 

1,201 

6,231 

901 

357 

538 

737 

208 

CONFERENCE 

75,847 

32,885 

200 

54,680 

715 * 

364 

304 

187 

8,984 

5,900 

2,123 

1,000 

38 

95 

8,865 

1,755 

555 * 

48 

3,821 

807 

498 

490 

9,246 

2,750 

930 * 

135 

940 * 

5,509 

168 

5,296 

799 

5,334 

1,201 

6,231 

901 

357 

538 

737 

208 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

WAPPAPELLO LAKE, MO 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, TN 

MEMPHIS HARBOR, MCKELLAR LAKE, TN 

SUBTOTAL, PROJECTS LISTED UNDER STATES 

REMAINING ITEMS 

ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ONGOING WORK 

DREDGING 

FLOOD CONTROL 

OTHER AUTHORIZED PROJECT PURPOSES 

COLLECTION AND STUDY OF BASIC DATA {INVESTIGATIONS) 

MAPPING (OPERATION) 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION 

SUBTOTAL, REMAINING ITEMS 

TOTAL, MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES 

*Includes funds requested in other accounts. 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

4,878 

47 

243,226 

600 

819 

90 

1,509 

244,735 

CONFERENCE 

4,878 

47 

2,125 * 

248,491 

5,000 

73,090 

40,000 

600 

819 

119,509 

368,000 
Additional Funding/or Ongoing Work-When allocating the additional funding provided in this 

account, the Corps shall consider giving priority to completing or accelerating ongoing work that will 

enhance the nation's economic development, job growth, and international competitiveness, or are for 

studies or projects located in areas that have suffered recent natural disasters. While this funding is shown 

under remaining items, the Corps shall use these funds in investigations, construction, and operation and 

maintenance, as applicable. Of the additional funds provided in this account for flood control, the Corps 

shall allocate not less than $14,420,000 for additional flood control construction projects. Of the additional 

funds provided in this account for other authorized project purposes, the Corps shall allocate not less than 

$975,000 for operation and maintenance of facilities that are educational or to continue land management 

of mitigation features. 

Mississippi River Commission.-No funding is provided for this new line item. The Corps is 

directed to continue funding the costs of the commission from within the funds provided for activities 

within the Mississippi River and Tributaries project. 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

The agreement includes $3,739,500,000 for Operation and Maintenance. 

The allocation for projects and activities within the Operation and Maintenance account is shown 

in the following table: 

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CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

{AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

ALABAMA 

ALABAMA RIVER LAKES, AL 

BLACK WARRIOR AND TOMBIGBEE RIVERS, AL 

GULF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, AL 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, AL 

MOBILE HARBOR, AL 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, AL 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, AL 

TENNESSEE - TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY WILDLIFE MITIGATION, AL & MS 

TENNESSEE - TOMBIGBEE WATERWAY, AL & MS 

WALTER F GEORGE LOCK AND DAM, AL & GA 

WATER/ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION, AL 

ALASKA 

ANCHORAGE HARBOR, AK 

CHENA RIVER LAKES, AK 

DILLINGHAM HARBOR, AK 

HOMER HARBOR, AK 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, AK 

NINILCHIK HARBOR, AK 

NOME HARBOR, AK 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, AK 

ARIZONA 

ALAMO LAKE, AZ 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, AZ 

PAINTED ROCK DAM, AZ 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, AZ 

WHITLOW RANCH DAM, AZ 

ARKANSAS 

BEAVER LAKE, AR 

BLAKELY MT DAM, LAKE OUACHITA, AR 

BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE, AR 

BULL SHOALS LAKE, AR 

DEGRAY LAKE, AR 

DEQUEEN LAKE, AR 

DIERKS LAKE, AR 

GILLHAM LAKE, AR 

GREERS FERRY LAKE, AR 

HELENA HARBOR, AR 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, AR 

MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM, AR 

MILLWOOD LAKE, AR 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

17,121 

23,336 

7,515 

198 

85 

1,800 

27,996 

8,927 

6,293 

200 

3,342 

534 

3,086 

107 

935 

8,791 

9,131 

1,870 

7,761 

7,438 

1,433 

1,506 

1,305 

7,840 

646 

50,995 

4,335 

CONFERENCE 

17,121 

23,436 * 

7,765 * 

198 

22,240 * 

110 * 

85 

1,800 

27,996 

8,927 

70 * 

9,265 * 

6,293 

970 * 

770 * 

200 

600 * 

2,055 * 

750 * 

3,342 

534 

3,086 

107 

935 

8,791 

9,131 

1,870 

7,761 

7,438 

1,433 

1,506 

1,305 

7,840 

15 * 

646 

50,995 

4,335 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

NARROWS DAM, LAKE GREESON, AR 

NIMROD LAKE, AR 

NORFORK LAKE, AR 

OSCEOLA HARBOR, AR 

OUACHITA AND BLACK RIVERS, AR & LA 

WHITE RIVER, AR 

YELLOW BEND PORT, AR 

CALIFORNIA 

BLACK BUTIE LAKE, CA 

BUCHANAN DAM, HV EASTMAN LAKE, CA 

CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR, CA 

COYOTE VALLEY DAM, LAKE MENDOCINO, CA 

CRESCENT CITY HARBOR, CA 

DRY CREEK (WARM SPRINGS) LAKE AND CHANNEL, CA 

FARMINGTON DAM, CA 

HIDDEN DAM, HENSLEY LAKE, CA 

HUMBOLDT HARBOR AND BAY, CA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, CA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, CA 

!SABELLA LAKE, CA 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DRAINAGE AREA, CA 

MERCED COUNTY STREAMS, CA 

MOJAVE RIVER DAM, CA 

MORRO BAY HARBOR, CA 

NEW HOGAN LAKE, CA 

NEW MELONES LAKE, DOWNSTREAM CHANNEL, CA 

OAKLAND HARBOR (50 FOOT PROJECT), CA 

OCEANSIDE HARBOR, CA 

PINE FLAT LAKE, CA 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, CA 

REDWOOD CITY HARBOR, CA 

RICHMOND HARBOR, CA 

SACRAMENTO RIVER (30 FOOT PROJECT), CA 

SACRAMENTO RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES (DEBRIS CONTROL), CA 

SACRAMENTO RIVER SHALLOW DRAFT CHANNEL, CA 

SAN DIEGO HARBOR, CA 

SAN FRANCISCO BAY DELTA MODEL STRUCTURE, CA 

SAN FRANCISCO HARBOR AND BAY, CA (DRIFT REMOVAL) 

SAN FRANCISCO HARBOR, CA 

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, PORT OF STOCKTON, CA 

SAN PABLO BAY AND MARE ISLAND STRAIT, CA 

SANTA ANA RIVER BASIN, CA 

SANTA BARBARA HARBOR, CA 

SANTA CRUZ HARBOR, CA 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, CA 

SUCCESS LAKE, CA 

SUISUN BAY CHANNEL, CA 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

5,751 

2,340 

6,134 

7,979 

25 

2,620 

2,104 

3,540 

7,494 

478 

2,182 

10 

3,450 

1,389 

22,633 

458 

2,092 

2,878 

1,652 

4,437 

1,095 

1,191 

12,537 

1,344 

3,543 

CONFERENCE 

5,751 

2,340 

6,134 

15 * 

7,979 

25 

100 * 

2,620 

2,104 

6,290 * 

3,540 

200 * 

7,494 

478 

2,182 

4,510 * 

10 

3,450 

1,389 

22,633 

458 

2,092 

2,400 * 

2,878 

1,652 

19,076 * 

2,470 * 

4,437 

1,350 * 

5,950 * 

10,145 * 

2,300 * 

1,893 * 

210 * 

4,400 * 

1,191 

3,101 * 

4,335 * 

5,000 * 

3,049 * 

12,537 

3,360 * 

15 * 

1,344 

3,543 

3,664 * 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

TERMINUS DAM, LAKE KAWEAH, CA 

VENTURA HARBOR, CA 

YUBA RIVER, CA 

COLORADO 

BEAR CREEK LAKE, CO 

CHATFIELD LAKE, CO 

CHERRY CREEK LAKE, CO 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, CO 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, CO 

JOHN MARTIN RESERVOIR, CO 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, CO 

TRINIDAD LAKE, CO 

CONNECTICUT 

BLACK ROCK LAKE, CT 

COLEBROOK RIVER LAKE, CT 

HANCOCK BROOK LAKE, CT 

HOP BROOK LAKE, CT 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, CT 

MANSFIELD HOLLOW LAKE, CT 

NORTHFIELD BROOK LAKE, CT 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, CT 

STAMFORD HURRICANE BARRIER, CT 

THOMASTON DAM, CT 

WEST THOMPSON LAKE, CT 

DELAWARE 

INDIAN RIVER INLET & BAY, DE 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, DE 

INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, DELAWARE RIVER TO CHESAPEAKE BAY, DE & MD 

INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, REHOBOTH BAY TO DELAWARE BAY, DE 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, DE 

WILMINGTON HARBOR, DE 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, DC 

POTOMAC AND ANACOSTIA RIVERS, DC (DRIFT REMOVAL) 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, DC 

FLORIDA 

CANAVERAL HARBOR, FL 

CENTRAL & SOUTHERN FLORIDA, FL 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, FL 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

2,785 

180 

587 

1,889 

6,479 

17 

347 

4,071 

560 

1,775 

671 

2,583 

821 

1,285 

474 

784 

391 

572 

1,022 

893 

70 

80 

14,430 

814 

CONFERENCE 

2,785 

5,370 * 

1,615 * 

587 

1,889 

6,479 

17 

347 

4,071 

560 

1,775 

671 

2,583 

821 

1,285 

474 

784 

391 

900 * 

572 

1,022 

893 

7 * 

70 

12,450 * 

30 * 

200 * 

5,491 * 

80 

930 * 

30 * 

4,149 * 

15,463 * 

814 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, JACKSONVILLE TO MIAMI, FL 

JACKSONVILLE HARBOR, FL 

JIM WOODRUFF LOCK AND DAM, LAKE SEMINOLE, FL, AL & GA 

MANATEE HARBOR, FL 

MIAMI HARBOR, FL 

OKEECHOBEE WATERWAY, FL 

PALM BEACH HARBOR, FL 

PANAMA CITY HARBOR, FL 

PENSACOLA HARBOR, FL 

PORT EVERGLADES HARBOR, FL 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, FL 

REMOVAL OF AQUATIC GROWTH, FL 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, FL 

TAMPA HARBOR, FL 

WATER/ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION, FL 

GEORGIA 

ALLATOONA LAKE, GA 

APALACHICOLA, CHATIAHOOCHEE AND FLINT RIVERS, GA, AL & FL 

ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, GA 

BRUNSWICK HARBOR, GA 

BUFORD DAM AND LAKE SIDNEY LANIER, GA 

CARTERS DAM AND LAKE, GA 

HARTWELL LAKE, GA & SC 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, GA 

J STROM THURMOND LAKE, GA & SC 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, GA 

RICHARD B RUSSELL DAM AND LAKE, GA & SC 

SAVANNAH HARBOR, GA 

SAVANNAH RIVER BELOW AUGUSTA, GA 

WEST POINT DAM AND LAKE, GA & AL 

HAWAII 

BARBERS POINT HARBOR, HI 

HONOLULU HARBOR, HI 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, HI 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, HI 

IDAHO 

ALBENI FALLS DAM, ID 

DWORSHAK DAM AND RESERVOIR, ID 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, ID 

LUCKY PEAK LAKE, ID 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, ID 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

2,980 

7,560 

1,229 

132 

9,257 

1,332 

3,000 

11,395 

7,591 

11,119 

196 

11,069 

9,681 

7,828 

295 

278 

1,182 

4,902 

377 

10,292 

716 

CONFERENCE 

2,980 

6,560 * 

7,560 

3,845 * 

6,070 * 

2,320 * 

2,785 * 

55 * 

1,390 * 

5,850 * 

1,275 * 

3,290 * 

132 

980 * 

180 * 

9,257 

1,332 

3,000 

5,258 * 

11,395 

7,591 

11,160 * 

196 

11,129 * 

100 * 

9,681 

34,312 * 

201 * 

7,828 

295 

7,300 * 

278 

663 * 

1,182 

4,902 

377 

10,292 

716 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

{AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET 

REQUEST CONFERENCE -----------,------------··------------------

ILLINOIS 

CALUMET HARBOR AND RIVER, IL & IN 

CARLYLE LAKE, IL 

CHICAGO HARBOR, IL 

CHICAGO RIVER, IL 

CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL DISPERSAL BARRIER, IL 

FARM CREEK RESERVOIRS, IL 

ILLINOIS WATERWAY {MVR PORTION), IL & IN 

ILLINOIS WATERWAY {MVS PORTION), IL & IN 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, IL 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, IL 

KASKASKIA RIVER NAVIGATION, IL 

LAKE MICHIGAN DIVERSION, IL 

LAKE SHELBYVILLE, IL 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BETWEEN MISSOURI RIVER AND MINNEAPOLIS {MVR 

PORTION), IL 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BETWEEN MISSOURI RIVER AND MINNEAPOLIS {MVS 

PORTION), IL 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, IL 

REND LAKE, IL 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, IL 

WAUKEGAN HARBOR, IL 

INDIANA 

BROOKVILLE LAKE, IN 

BURNS WATERWAY HARBOR, IN 

CAGLES MILL LAKE, IN 

CECIL M HARDEN LAKE, IN 

INDIANA HARBOR, IN 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, IN 

J EDWARD ROUSH LAKE, IN 

MISSISSINEWA LAKE, IN 

MONROE LAKE, IN 

PATOKA LAKE, IN 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, IN 

SALAMONIE LAKE, IN 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, IN 

IOWA 

CORALVILLE LAKE, IA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, IA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, IA 

MISSOURI RIVER FISH AND WILDLIFE RECOVERY, IA, KS, MO, MT, NE, ND & SD 

MISSOURI RIVER - SIOUX CITY TO THE MOUTH, IA, KS, MO & NE 

RATHBUN LAKE, IA 

4,616 * 

5,719 5,719 

3,583 * 

286 286 

18,920 18,920 

413 413 

43,727 43,727 

2,060 2,060 

so so 

1,973 1,973 

2,222 2,222 

851 * 

6,272 6,272 

70,824 70,824 

39,140 39,140 

106 * 

5,542 5,542 

680 * 

1,526 * 

1,813 1,813 

4,619 * 

1,195 1,195 

1,243 1,243 

10,998 * 

1,051 1,051 

1,375 1,375 

1,274 1,274 

1,374 1,374 

1,498 1,498 

190 * 

1,313 1,313 

55 * 

5,599 5,599 

6 6 

1,282 1,282 

4,829 4,829 

13,200 13,200 

2,974 2,974 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

RED ROCK DAM AND LAKE RED ROCK, IA 

SAYLORVILLE LAKE, IA 

KANSAS 

CLINTON LAKE, KS 

COUNCIL GROVE LAKE, KS 

EL DORADO LAKE, KS 

ELK CITY LAKE, KS 

FALL RIVER LAKE, KS 

HILLSDALE LAKE, KS 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, KS 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, KS 

JOHN REDMOND DAM AND RESERVOIR, KS 

KANOPOLIS LAKE, KS 

MARION LAKE, KS 

MELVERN LAKE, KS 

MILFORD LAKE, KS 

PEARSON - SKUBITZ BIG HILL LAKE, KS 

PERRY LAKE, KS 

POMONA LAKE, KS 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, KS 

TORONTO LAKE, KS 

TUTILE CREEK LAKE, KS 

WILSON LAKE, KS 

KENTUCKY 

BARKLEY DAM AND LAKE BARKLEY, KY & TN 

BARREN RIVER LAKE, KY 

BIG SANDY HARBOR, KY 

BUCKHORN LAKE, KY 

CARR CREEK LAKE, KY 

CAVE RUN LAKE, KY 

DEWEY LAKE, KY 

ELVIS STAHR (HICKMAN) HARBOR, KY 

FALLS OF THE OHIO NATIONAL WILDLIFE, KY & IN 

FISHTRAP LAKE, KY 

GRAYSON LAKE, KY 

GREEN AND BARREN RIVERS, KY 

GREEN RIVER LAKE, KY 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, KY 

KENTUCKY RIVER, KY 

LAUREL RIVER LAKE, KY 

MARTINS FORK LAKE, KY 

MIDDLESBORO CUMBERLAND RIVER BASIN, KY 

NOLIN LAKE, KY 

OHIO RIVER LOCKS AND DAMS, KY, IL, IN & OH 

OHIO RIVER OPEN CHANNEL WORK, KY, IL, IN, OH, PA & WV 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

5,954 

7,934 

2,354 

1,378 

738 

1,031 

1,145 

967 

4 

1,250 

1,727 

4,134 

1,833 

3,146 

2,153 

1,397 

2,495 

2,063 

472 

733 

2,399 

1,844 

17,631 

3,622 

2,079 

1,869 

1,155 

3,780 

34 

1,858 

1,211 

2,736 

4,849 

1,015 

22 

2,343 

1,697 

266 

2,853 

68,525 

7,639 

CONFERENCE 

5,954 

7,934 

2,354 

1,378 

738 

1,031 

1,145 

967 

4 

1,250 

1,727 

4,134 

1,833 

3,146 

2,153 

1,397 

2,495 

2,063 

472 

733 

2,399 

1,844 

17,631 

3,622 

1,960 * 

2,079 

1,869 

1,155 

3,780 

915 * 

34 

1,858 

1,211 

2,736 

4,849 

1,015 

22 

2,343 

1,697 

266 

2,853 

68,525 

7,639 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

PAINTSVILLE LAKE, KY 

ROUGH RIVER LAKE, KY 

TAYLORSVILLE LAKE, KY 

WOLF CREEK DAM, LAKE CUMBERLAND, KY 

YATESVILLE LAKE, KY 

LOUISIANA 

ATCHAFALAYA RIVER AND BAYOUS CHENE, BOEUF & BLACK, LA 

BARATARIA BAY WATERWAY, LA 

BAYOU BODCAU RESERVOIR, LA 

BAYOU LAFOURCHE AND LAFOURCHE JUMP WATERWAY, LA 

BAYOU PIERRE, LA 

BAYOU SEGNETIE WATERWAY, LA 

BAYOU TECHE, LA 

CADDO LAKE, LA 

CALCASIEU RIVER AND PASS, LA 

FRESHWATER BAYOU, LA 

GULF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, LA 

HOUMA NAVIGATION CANAL, LA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, LA 

J BENNETI JOHNSTON WATERWAY, LA 

LAKE PROVIDENCE HARBOR, LA 

MERMENTAU RIVER, LA 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER OUTLETS AT VENICE, LA 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER, BATON ROUGE TO THE GULF OF MEXICO, LA 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, LA 

REMOVAL OF AQUATIC GROWTH, LA 

WALLACE LAKE, LA 

WATERWAY FROM EMPIRE TO THE GULF, LA 

MAINE 

DISPOSAL AREA MONITORING, ME 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, ME 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, ME 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, ME 

MARYLAND 

BACK CREEK, MD 

BALTIMORE HARBOR AND CHANNELS (SO FOOT), MD 

BALTIMORE HARBOR, MD (DRIFT REMOVAL) 

CLAIBORNE HARBOR, MD 

CUMBERLAND, MD AND RIDGELEY, WV 

FISHING CREEK, MD 

HERRING CREEK, TALL TIMBERS, MD 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, MD 

JENNINGS RANDOLPH LAKE, MD & WV 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

1,282 

3,461 

1,148 

10,313 

1,889 

1,289 

33 

208 

30,185 

1,069 

11,881 

245 

100 

201 

126 

6,285 

CONFERENCE 

1,282 

3,461 

1,148 

10,313 

1,889 

12,675 * 

100 * 

1,289 

100 * 

33 

10 * 

50 * 

208 

18,639 * 

759 * 

30,185 

100 * 

1,069 

11,881 

1,315 * 

1,540 * 

200 * 

89,169 * 

11 * 

250 * 

245 

14 * 

1,050 * 

100 

1,000 * 

30 * 

13 * 

23,645 * 

415 * 

5 * 

201 

10 * 

10 * 

126 

6,285 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET 

REQUEST CONFERENCE ·--------

KNAPPS NARROWS, MD 

LOWER THOROFARE, DEAL ISLAND, MD 

MIDDLE RIVER & DARK HEAD CREEK, MD 

NEAVITI HARBOR, MD 

OCEAN CITY HARBOR AND INLET AND SINEPUXENT BAY, MD 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, MD 

ROCK HALL HARBOR, MD 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, MD 

WICOMICO RIVER, MD 

MASSACHUSETIS 

BARRE FALLS DAM, MA 

BIRCH HILL DAM, MA 

BOSTON HARBOR, MA 

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE, MA 

CAPE COD CANAL, MA 

CHARLES RIVER NATURAL VALLEY STORAGE AREA, MA 

CONANT BROOK LAKE, MA 

EAST BRIMFIELD LAKE, MA 

HODGES VILLAGE DAM, MA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, MA 

KNIGHTVILLE DAM, MA 

LITILEVILLE LAKE, MA 

NEW BEDFORD FAIRHAVEN AND ACUSHNET HURRICANE BARRIER, MA 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, MA 

TU LL Y LAKE, MA 

WEST HILL DAM, MA 

WESTVILLE LAKE, MA 

MICHIGAN 

CHANNELS IN LAKE ST CLAIR, Ml 

DETROIT RIVER, Ml 

GRAND HAVEN HARBOR, Ml 

HOLLAND HARBOR, Ml 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, Ml 

KEWEENAW WATERWAY, Ml 

LUDINGTON HARBOR, Ml 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, Ml 

ROUGE RIVER, Ml 

SAGINAW RIVER, Ml 

SEBEWAING RIVER, Ml 

ST CLAIR RIVER, Ml 

ST JOSEPH HARBOR, Ml 

ST MARYS RIVER, Ml 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, Ml 

173 

888 

886 

731 

2,535 

391 

334 

684 

725 

348 

1,252 

721 

505 

914 

1,034 

1,050 

72 

18 

260 

27 

531 

3,153 

5 * 

5 * 

3 * 

3 * 

5 * 

485 * 

5 * 

173 

4,000 * 

888 

886 

7,150 * 

731 

7,742 * 

391 

334 

684 

725 

348 

1,252 

721 

505 

950 * 

914 

1,034 

1,050 

190 * 

6,882 * 

1,768 * 

600 * 

260 

27 

500 * 

833 * 

400 * 

2,425 * 

531 

1,510 * 

1,500 * 

28,333 * 

3,138 * 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

-----------------· 

MINNESOTA 

BIGSTONE LAKE -WHETSTONE RIVER, MN & SD 

DULUTH - SUPERIOR HARBOR, MN & WI 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, MN 

LAC QUI PARLE LAKES, MINNESOTA RIVER, MN 

MINNESOTA RIVER, MN 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BETWEEN MISSOURI RIVER AND MINNEAPOLIS (MVP 

PORTION), MN 

ORWELL LAKE, MN 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, MN 

RED LAKE RESERVOIR, MN 

RESERVOIRS AT HEADWATERS OF MISSISSIPPI RIVER, MN 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, MN 

MISSISSIPPI 

BILOXI HARBOR, MS 

EAST FORK, TOMBIGBEE RIVER, MS 

GULFPORT HARBOR, MS 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, MS 

MOUTH OF YAZOO RIVER, MS 

OKATIBBEE LAKE, MS 

PASCAGOULA HARBOR, MS 

PEARL RIVER, MS & LA 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, MS 

ROSEDALE HARBOR, MS 

WATER/ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION, MS 

YAZOO RIVER, MS 

MISSOURI 

CARUTHERSVILLE HARBOR, MO 

CLARENCE CANNON DAM AND MARK TWAIN LAKE, MO 

CLEARWATER LAKE, MO 

HARRY S TRUMAN DAM AND RESERVOIR, MO 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, MO 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, MO 

UTILE BLUE RIVER LAKES, MO 

LONG BRANCH LAKE, MO 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER BETWEEN THE OHIO AND MISSOURI RIVERS (REG WORKS), MO 

& IL 

POMME DE TERRE LAKE, MO 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, MO 

SMITHVILLE LAKE, MO 

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI PORT, MISSISSIPPI RIVER, MO 

STOCKTON LAKE, MO 

TABLE ROCK LAKE, MO & AR 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

462 

750 

240 

1,349 

71,737 

508 

143 

5,244 

290 

116 

1,740 

89 

6,955 

3,740 

11,638 

2 

1,512 

1,347 

3,282 

30,821 

2,767 

172 

1,606 

5,691 

10,331 

CONFERENCE 

462 

7,540 * 

240 

1,349 

260 * 

71,737 

508 

103 * 

143 

5,244 

246 * 

1,748 * 

290 

3,215 * 

116 

30 * 

1,740 

6,151 * 

89 

131 * 

935 * 

40 * 

30 * 

615 * 

6,955 

3,740 

11,638 

2 

1,512 

1,347 

3,282 

30,821 

2,767 

172 

1,606 

409 * 

5,691 

10,331 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

MONTANA 

FT PECK DAM AND LAKE, MT 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, MT 

LIBBY DAM, MT 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, MT 

NEBRASKA 

GAVINS POINT DAM, LEWIS AND CLARK LAKE, NE & SD 

HARLAN COUNTY LAKE, NE 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, NE 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, NE 

MISSOURI RIVER - KENSLERS BEND, NE TO SIOUX CITY, IA 

PAPILLION CREEK, NE 

SALT CREEKS AND TRIBUTARIES, NE 

NEVADA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, NV 

MARTIS CREEK LAKE, NV & CA 

PINE AND MATHEWS CANYONS LAKES, NV 

NEW HAMPSHIRE 

BLACKWATER DAM, NH 

EDWARD MACDOWELL LAKE, NH 

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM, NH 

HOPKINTON - EVERED LAKES, NH 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, NH 

OTIER BROOK LAKE, NH 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, NH 

SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE, NH 

BARNEGAT INLET, NJ 

CHEESEQUAKE CREEK, NJ 

COLD SPRING INLET, NJ 

DELAWARE RIVER AT CAMDEN, NJ 

NEW JERSEY 

DELAWARE RIVER, PHILADELPHIA TO THE SEA, NJ, PA & DE 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, NJ 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, NJ 

MANASQUAN RIVER, NJ 

NEW JERSEY INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, NJ 

NEWARK BAY, HACKENSACK AND PASSAIC RIVERS, NJ 

PASSAIC RIVER FLOOD WARNING SYSTEMS, NJ 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, NJ 

RARITAN RIVER TO ARTHUR KILL CUT-OFF, NJ 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

5,534 

154 

2,636 

125 

10,087 

2,337 

3 

466 

46 

858 

3,347 

77 

1,278 

816 

823 

732 

1,017 

1,857 

90 

1,395 

801 

45 

487 

668 

CONFERENCE 

5,534 

154 

2,636 

125 

10,087 

2,337 

3 

466 

46 

858 

3,347 

77 

1,278 

816 

823 

732 

1,017 

1,857 

90 

1,395 

300 * 

801 

9 * 

50 * 

3 * 

15 * 

27,785 * 

45 

487 

2 * 

50 * 

8,000 * 

668 

2,224 * 

20 * 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

RARITAN RIVER, NJ 

SANDY HOOK BAY AT LEONARD, NJ 

SHOAL HARBOR AND COMPTON CREEK, NJ 

SHREWSBURY RIVER, MAIN CHANNEL, NJ 

NEW MEXICO 

ABIQUIU DAM, NM 

COCHITI LAKE, NM 

CONCHAS LAKE, NM 

GALISTEO DAM, NM 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, NM 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, NM 

JEMEZ CANYON DAM, NM 

MIDDLE RIO GRANDE ENDANGERED SPECIES COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM, NM 

SANTA ROSA DAM AND LAKE, NM 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, NM 

TWO RIVERS DAM, NM 

UPPER RIO GRANDE WATER OPERATIONS MODEL, NM 

NEW YORK 

ALMOND LAKE, NY 

ARKPORT DAM, NY 

BAY RIDGE AND RED HOOK CHANNELS, NY 

BLACK ROCK CHANNEL AND TONAWANDA HARBOR, NY 

BRONX RIVER, NY 

BROWNS CREEK, NY 

BUFFALO HARBOR, NY 

BUTIERMILK CHANNEL, NY 

EAST RIVER, NY 

EAST SIDNEY LAKE, NY 

EASTCHESTER CREEK, NY 

FIRE ISLAND INLET TO JONES INLET, NY 

FLUSHING BAY AND CREEK, NY 

GLEN COVE CREEK, NY 

GREAT KILLS HARBOR, NY 

GREAT SOUTH BAY, NY 

HUDSON RIVER CHANNEL, NY 

HUDSON RIVER, NY (MAINT) 

HUDSON RIVER, NY (O & C) 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, NY 

JONES INLET, NY 

LONG ISLAND INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, NY 

MATIITUCK HARBOR, NY 

MORICHES INLET, NY 

MOUNT MORRIS DAM, NY 

NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY CHANNELS, NY 

NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY HARBOR, NY & NJ 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

3,715 

3,585 

2,726 

935 

27 

561 

849 

2,117 

1,385 

199 

1,056 

746 

741 

330 

5 

766 

1,391 

3,785 

CONFERENCE 

so* 

10 * 

10 * 

25 * 

3,715 

3,585 

2,726 

935 

27 

561 

849 

2,117 

1,385 

199 

1,056 

746 

741 

330 

25 * 

6,235 * 

30 * 

30 * 

3,055 * 

400 * 

10 * 

766 

5 * 

so * 

30 * 

15 * 

20 * 

25 * 

100 * 

9,650 * 

2,705 * 

1,391 

so* 

so* 

15 * 

so* 

3,785 

9,000 * 

16,000 * 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

NEW YORK HARBOR, NY 

NEW YORK HARBOR, NY & NJ (DRIFT REMOVAL) 

NEW YORK HARBOR, NY (PREVENTION OF OBSTRUCTIVE DEPOSITS) 

PORTCHESTER HARBOR, NY 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, NY 

ROCHESTER HARBOR, NY 

SHINNECOCK INLET, NY 

SOUTHERN NEW YORK FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS, NY 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, NY 

WESTCHESTER CREEK, NY 

WHITNEY POINT LAKE, NY 

NORTH CAROLINA 

ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, NC 

B EVERETI JORDAN DAM AND LAKE, NC 

CAPE FEAR RIVER ABOVE WILMINGTON, NC 

FALLS LAKE, NC 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, NC 

MANTEO (SHALLOWBAG) BAY, NC 

MASONBORO INLET AND CONNECTING CHANNELS, NC 

MOREHEAD CITY HARBOR, NC 

NEW RIVER INLET, NC 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, NC 

ROLLINSON CHANNEL, NC 

SILVER LAKE HARBOR, NC 

w KERR scan DAM AND RESERVOIR, NC 

WILMINGTON HARBOR, NC 

NORTH DAKOTA 

BOWMAN HALEY, ND 

GARRISON DAM, LAKE SAKAKAWEA, ND 

HOMME LAKE, ND 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, ND 

LAKE ASHTABULA AND BALDHILL DAM, ND 

PIPESTEM LAKE, ND 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, ND 

SOURIS RIVER, ND 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, ND 

OHIO 

ALUM CREEK LAKE, OH 

ASHTABULA HARBOR, OH 

BERLIN LAKE, OH 

CAESAR CREEK LAKE, OH 

CLARENCE J BROWN DAM, OH 

CLEVELAND HARBOR, OH 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

854 

1,386 

5,590 

4,781 

84 

3,275 

190 

so 

3,555 

3,417 

328 

15,769 

337 

530 

1,999 

503 

123 

2,029 

2,236 

3,099 

2,145 

1,268 

CONFERENCE 

8,548 * 

10,374 * 

1,417 * 

so * 

2,522 * 

1,200 * 

so * 

854 

610 * 

5 * 

1,386 

5,590 

4,781 

401 * 

3,275 

190 

1,550 * 

so 

5,570 * 

3,555 

700 * 

790 * 

1,085 * 

3,417 

14,715 * 

328 

15,769 

337 

530 

1,999 

503 

123 

2,029 

85 * 

2,236 

2,359 * 

3,099 

2,145 

1,268 

7,139 * 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

CONNEAUT HARBOR, OH 

DEER CREEK LAKE, OH 

DELAWARE LAKE, OH 

DILLON LAKE, OH 

FAIRPORT HARBOR, OH 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, OH 

MASSILLON LOCAL PROTECTION PROJECT, OH 

MICHAELJ KIRWAN DAM AND RESERVOIR, OH 

MOSQUITO CREEK LAKE, OH 

MUSKINGUM RIVER LAKES, OH 

NORTH BRANCH KOKOSING RIVER LAKE, OH 

OHIO-MISSISSIPPI FLOOD CONTROL, OH 

PAINT CREEK LAKE, OH 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, OH 

ROSEVILLE LOCAL PROTECTION PROJECT, OH 

SANDUSKY HARBOR, OH 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, OH 

TOLEDO HARBOR, OH 

TOM JENKINS DAM, OH 

WEST FORK OF MILL CREEK LAKE, OH 

WILLIAM H HARSHA LAKE, OH 

OKLAHOMA 

ARCADIA LAKE, OK 

BIRCH LAKE, OK 

BROKEN BOW LAKE, OK 

CANTON LAKE, OK 

COPAN LAKE, OK 

EUFAULA LAKE, OK 

FORT GIBSON LAKE, OK 

FORT SUPPLY LAKE, OK 

GREAT SALT PLAINS LAKE, OK 

HEYBURN LAKE, OK 

HUGO LAKE, OK 

HULAH LAKE, OK 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, OK 

KAW LAKE, OK 

KEYSTONE LAKE, OK 

MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM, OK 

OOLOGAH LAKE, OK 

OPTIMA LAKE, OK 

PENSACOLA RESERVOIR, LAKE OF THE CHEROKEES, OK 

PINE CREEK LAKE, OK 

SARDIS LAKE, OK 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, OK 

SKIATOOK LAKE, OK 

TENKILLER FERRY LAKE, OK 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

1,664 

2,393 

1,495 

737 

101 

1,467 

1,857 

17,127 

556 

1,699 

1,523 

37 

825 

2,412 

2,665 

615 

778 

2,074 

2,119 

1,171 

6,828 

4,998 

917 

298 

861 

2,524 

735 

650 

2,215 

4,539 

20,810 

2,320 

63 

164 

1,671 

1,285 

1,360 

1,697 

4,318 

CONFERENCE 

1,130 * 

1,664 

2,393 

1,495 

1,158 * 

737 

101 

1,467 

1,857 

17,127 

556 

1,699 

1,523 

306 * 

37 

1,313 * 

255 * 

4,427 * 

825 

2,412 

2,665 

615 

778 

2,074 

2,119 

1,171 

6,828 

4,998 

917 

298 

861 

2,524 

735 

650 

2,215 

4,539 

20,810 

2,320 

63 

164 

1,671 

1,285 

1,360 

1,697 

4,318 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

WAURIKA LAKE, OK 

WISTER LAKE, OK 

OREGON 

APPLEGATE LAKE, OR 

BLUE RIVER LAKE, OR 

BONNEVILLE LOCK AND DAM, OR & WA 

CHETCO RIVER, OR 

COLUMBIA RIVER AT THE MOUTH, OR & WA 

COOS BAY, OR 

COQUILLE RIVER, OR 

COTIAGE GROVE LAKE, OR 

COUGAR LAKE, OR 

DEPOE BAY, OR 

DETROIT LAKE, OR 

DORENA LAKE, OR 

ELK CREEK LAKE, OR 

FALL CREEK LAKE, OR 

FERN RIDGE LAKE, OR 

GREEN PETER - FOSTER LAKES, OR 

HILLS CREEK LAKE, OR 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, OR 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, OR 

JOHN DAY LOCK AND DAM, OR & WA 

LOOKOUT POINT LAKE, OR 

LOST CREEK LAKE, OR 

MCNARY LOCK AND DAM, OR & WA 

NEHALEM BAY, OR 

PORT ORFORD, OR 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, OR 

ROGUE RIVER AT GOLD BEACH, OR 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, OR 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, OR 

SIUSLAW RIVER, OR 

SKIPANON CHANNEL, OR 

TILLAMOOK BAY & BAR, OR 

UMPQUA RIVER, OR 

WILLAMETIE RIVER AT WILLAMETIE FALLS, OR 

WILLAMETIE RIVER BANK PROTECTION, OR 

WILLOW CREEK LAKE, OR 

YAQUINA BAY AND HARBOR, OR 

ALLEGHENY RIVER, PA 

ALVIN R BUSH DAM, PA 

AYLESWORTH CREEK LAKE, PA 

BELTZVILLE LAKE, PA 

PENNSYLVANIA 

BUDGET 

REQUEST CONFERENCE -----~ 

1,859 1,859 

758 758 

1,042 

1,014 

2,085 

1,261 

2,360 

5,894 

1,281 

174 

1,475 

2,013 

2,147 

1,483 

60 

628 

5,688 

2,052 

3,621 

9,623 

99 

161 

170 

748 

7,863 

874 

416 

1,641 

1,042 

1,014 

8,000 * 

785 * 

23,535 * 

6,958 * 

26 * 

1,261 

2,360 

10 * 

5,894 

1,281 

174 

1,475 

2,013 

2,147 

1,483 

60 

628 

5,688 

2,052 

3,621 

9,623 

5 * 

5 * 

400 * 

5 * 

99 

10,265 * 

10 * 

5 * 

5 * 

939 * 

161 

170 

748 

3,080 * 

7,863 

874 

416 

1,641 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BLUE MARSH LAKE, PA 

CONEMAUGH RIVER LAKE, PA 

COWANESQUE LAKE, PA 

CROOKED CREEK LAKE, PA 

CURWENSVILLE LAKE, PA 

DELAWARE RIVER, PHILADELPHIA, PA TO TRENTON, NJ 

EAST BRANCH CLARION RIVER LAKE, PA 

FOSTER JOSEPH SAYERS DAM, PA 

FRANCIS E WALTER DAM, PA 

GENERAL EDGAR JADWIN DAM AND RESERVOIR, PA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, PA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, PA 

JOHNSTOWN, PA 

KINZUA DAM AND ALLEGHENY RESERVOIR, PA 

LOYALHANNA LAKE, PA 

MAHONING CREEK LAKE, PA 

MONONGAHELA RIVER, PA 

OHIO RIVER LOCKS AND DAMS, PA, OH & WV 

OHIO RIVER OPEN CHANNEL WORK, PA, OH & WV 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, PA 

PROMPTON LAKE, PA 

PUNXSUTAWNEY,PA 

RAYSTOWN LAKE, PA 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, PA 

SCHUYLKILL RIVER, PA 

SHENANGO RIVER LAKE, PA 

STILLWATER LAKE, PA 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, PA 

TIOGA - HAMMOND LAKES, PA 

TIONESTA LAKE, PA 

UNION CITY LAKE, PA 

WOODCOCK CREEK LAKE, PA 

YORK INDIAN ROCK DAM, PA 

YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER LAKE, PA & MD 

PUERTO RICO 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, PR 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, PR 

SAN JUAN HARBOR, PR 

RHODE ISLAND 

BLOCK ISLAND HARBOR OF REFUGE, RI 

FOX POINT BARRIER, NARRANGANSETI BAY, RI 

GREAT SALT POND, BLOCK ISLAND, RI 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, RI 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, RI 

WOONSOCKET, RI 

BUDGET 

REQUEST CONFERENCE --------

3,683 3,683 

1,704 1,704 

2,664 2,664 

2,955 2,955 

1,060 1,060 

5,892 

2,165 

2,720 

338 

60 

1,110 

1,581 

1,551 

1,530 

1,457 

15,183 

45,472 

1,765 

851 

719 

5,281 

76 

3,081 

872 

3,480 

2,699 

612 

1,157 

1,396 

2,828 

134 

2,335 

134 

1,424 

3,850 * 

5,892 

2,165 

2,720 

338 

60 

1,110 

1,581 

1,551 

1,530 

1,457 

15,183 

45,472 

1,765 

170 * 

851 

719 

5,281 

76 

100 * 

3,081 

872 

105 * 

3,480 

2,699 

612 

1,157 

1,396 

2,828 

134 

100 * 

630 * 

2,550 * 

2,335 

350 * 

134 

300 * 

1,424 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

SOUTH CAROLINA 

ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, SC 

CHARLESTON HARBOR, SC 

COOPER RIVER, CHARLESTON HARBOR, SC 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, SC 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, SC 

SOUTH DAKOTA 

BIG BEND DAM, LAKE SHARPE, SD 

COLD BROOK LAKE, SD 

COTIONWOOD SPRINGS LAKE, SD 

FORT RANDALL DAM, LAKE FRANCIS CASE, SD 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, SD 

LAKE TRAVERSE, SD & MN 

OAHE DAM, LAKE OAHE, SD & ND 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, SD 

TENNESSEE 

CENTER HILL LAKE, TN 

CHEATHAM LOCK AND DAM, TN 

CHICKAMAUGA LOCK, TENNESSEE RIVER, TN 

CORDELL HULL DAM AND RESERVOIR, TN 

DALE HOLLOW LAKE, TN 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, TN 

J PERCY PRIEST DAM AND RESERVOIR, TN 

OLD HICKORY LOCK AND DAM, TN 

TENNESSEE RIVER, TN 

WOLF RIVER HARBOR, TN 

TEXAS 

AQUILLA LAKE, TX 

ARKANSAS- RED RIVER BASINS CHLORIDE CONTROL-AREA VIII, TX 

BARDWELL LAKE, TX 

BEL TON LAKE, TX 

BENBROOK LAKE, TX 

BRAZOS ISLAND HARBOR, TX 

BUFFALO BAYOU AND TRIBUTARIES, TX 

CANYON LAKE, TX 

CHANNEL TO HARLINGEN, TX 

CHANNEL TO PORT BOLIVAR, TX 

CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNEL, TX 

DENISON DAM, LAKE TEXOMA, TX 

ESTELLINE SPRINGS EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT, TX 

FERRELLS BRIDGE DAM, LAKE O' THE PINES, TX 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

3,487 

75 

9,900 

345 

260 

12,178 

356 

827 

12,865 

144 

7,719 

8,384 

3,253 

8,571 

7,828 

328 

5,623 

11,491 

25,952 

1,140 

1,799 

2,045 

4,752 

4,159 

3,343 

5,070 

7,980 

39 

4,159 

CONFERENCE 

3,487 

20,564 * 

3,867 * 

75 

875 * 

9,900 

345 

260 

12,178 

356 

827 

12,865 

144 

7,719 

8,384 

3,253 

8,571 

7,828 

328 

5,623 

11,491 

25,952 

920 * 

1,140 

1,799 

2,045 

4,752 

4,159 

85 * 

3,343 

5,070 

650 * 

100 * 

5,300 * 

7,980 

39 

4,159 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

FREEPORT HARBOR, TX 

GALVESTON HARBOR AND CHANNEL, TX 

GIWW, CHANNEL TO VICTORIA, TX 

GIWW, CHOCOLATE BAYOU, TX 

GRANGER DAM AND LAKE, TX 

GRAPEVINE LAKE, TX 

GULF INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY, TX 

HORDS CREEK LAKE, TX 

HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TX 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, TX 

JIM CHAPMAN LAKE, TX 

JOE POOL LAKE, TX 

LAKE KEMP, TX 

LA VON LAKE, TX 

LEWISVILLE DAM, TX 

MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL, TX 

NAVARRO MILLS LAKE, TX 

NORTH SAN GABRIEL DAM AND LAKE GEORGETOWN, TX 

0 C FISHER DAM AND LAKE, TX 

PAT MAYSE LAKE, TX 

PROCTOR LAKE, TX 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, TX 

RAY ROBERTS LAKE, TX 

SABINE - NECHES WATERWAY, TX 

SAM RAYBURN DAM AND RESERVOIR, TX 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, TX 

SOMERVILLE LAKE, TX 

STILLHOUSE HOLLOW DAM, TX 

TEXAS CITY SHIP CHANNEL, TX 

TOWN BLUFF DAM, BA STEINHAGEN LAKE, TX 

WACO LAKE, TX 

WALLISVILLE LAKE, TX 

WHITNEY LAKE, TX 

WRIGHT PATMAN DAM AND LAKE, TX 

UTAH 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, UT 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, UT 

VERMONT 

BALL MOUNTAIN, VT 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, VT 

NORTH HARTLAND LAKE, VT 

NORTH SPRINGFIELD LAKE, VT 

TOWNSHEND LAKE, VT 

UNION VILLAGE DAM, VT 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

6,772 

5,185 

25,500 

1,619 

1,657 

1,895 

2,645 

280 

3,932 

7,557 

2,042 

4,231 

2,851 

1,397 

2,666 

2,172 

8,963 

295 

4,904 

6,621 

7,582 

5,669 

2,232 

10,253 

5,418 

24 

477 

1,434 

174 

1,171 

739 

1,577 

860 

CONFERENCE 

4,700 * 

6,630 * 

30 * 

30 * 

6,772 

5,185 

25,500 

1,619 

23,300 * 

1,657 

1,895 

2,645 

280 

3,932 

7,557 

6,450 * 

2,042 

4,231 

2,851 

1,397 

2,666 

325 * 

2,172 

11,250 * 

8,963 

295 

4,904 

6,621 

50 * 

7,582 

5,669 

2,232 

10,253 

5,418 

24 

477 

1,434 

174 

1,171 

739 

1,577 

860 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

VIRGIN ISLANDS 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, VI 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, VI 

VIRGINIA 

ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY - ACC, VA 

ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY - DSC, VA 

GATHRIGHT DAM AND LAKE MOOMAW, VA 

HAMPTON ROADS, NORFOLK & NEWPORT NEWS HARBOR, VA (DRIFT REMOVAL) 

HAMPTON ROADS, VA (PREVENTION OF OBSTRUCTIVE DEPOSITS) 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, VA 

JAMES RIVER CHANNEL, VA 

JOHN H KERR LAKE, VA & NC 

JOHN W FLANNAGAN DAM AND RESERVOIR, VA 

NORFOLK HARBOR, VA 

NORTH FORK OF POUND RIVER LAKE, VA 

PHILPOTT LAKE, VA 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, VA 

WASHINGTON 

BELLINGHAM HARBOR, WA 

CHIEF JOSEPH DAM, WA 

COLUMBIA AND LOWER WILLAMETTE RIVERS BELOW VANCOUVER, WA & 

PORTLAND, OR 

COLUMBIA RIVER AT BAKER BAY, WA & OR 

COLUMBIA RIVER BETWEEN CHINOOK AND SAND ISLAND, WA 

COLUMBIA RIVER BETWEEN VANCOUVER, WA AND THE DALLES, OR 

COLUMBIA RIVER FISH MITIGATION, WA, OR & ID (CRFM) 

EVERETT HARBOR AND SNOHOMISH RIVER, WA 

FRIDAY HARBOR, WA 

GRAYS HARBOR, WA 

HOWARD HANSON DAM, WA 

ICE HARBOR LOCK AND DAM, WA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, WA 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, WA 

LAKE CROCKETT (KEYSTONE HARBOR), WA 

LAKE WASHINGTON SHIP CANAL, WA 

LITTLE GOOSE LOCK AND DAM, WA 

LOWER GRANITE LOCK AND DAM, WA 

LOWER MONUMENTAL LOCK AND DAM, WA 

MILL CREEK LAKE, WA 

MOUNT SAINT HELENS SEDIMENT CONTROL, WA 

MUD MOUNTAIN DAM, WA 

NEAH BAY, WA 

OLYMPIA HARBOR, WA 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

49 

2,644 

1,438 

2,709 

432 

13,820 

2,888 

848 

5,520 

600 

3,476 

12,680 

5,075 

70 

922 

1,079 

3,506 

4,347 

3,430 

5,486 

135 

6,174 

CONFERENCE 

49 

50 * 

2,644 

1,438 

2,709 

1,500 * 

38 * 

432 

350 * 

13,820 

2,888 

21,925 * 

848 

5,520 

1,215 * 

2 * 

600 

47,220 * 

5 * 

1 * 

881 * 

3,476 

1,980 * 

2 * 

11,237 * 

12,680 

5,075 

70 

922 

16 * 

8,066 * 

3,506 

4,347 

3,430 

5,486 

135 

6,174 

17 * 

2 * 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET 

REQUEST CONFERENCE -----------

PORT TOWNSEND, WA 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, WA 

PUGET SOUND AND TRIBUTARY WATERS, WA 

QUILLAYUTE RIVER, WA 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, WA 

SEATTLE HARBOR, WA 

STILLAGUAMISH RIVER, WA 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, WA 

SWINOMISH CHANNEL, WA 

TACOMA HARBOR, WA 

TACOMA, PUYALLUP RIVER, WA 

THE DALLES LOCK AND DAM, WA & OR 

WILLAPA RIVER AND HARBOR, WA 

WEST VIRGINIA 

BEECH FORK LAKE, WV 

BLUESTONE LAKE, WV 

BURNSVILLE LAKE, WV 

EAST LYNN LAKE, WV 

ELKINS, WV 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, WV 

KANAWHA RIVER LOCKS AND DAMS, WV 

OHIO RIVER LOCKS AND DAMS, WV, KY & OH 

OHIO RIVER OPEN CHANNEL WORK, WV, KY & OH 

RD BAILEY LAKE, WV 

STONEWALL JACKSON LAKE, WV 

SUMMERSVILLE LAKE, WV 

SUTTON LAKE, WV 

TYGART LAKE, WV 

WISCONSIN 

EAU GALLE RIVER LAKE, WI 

FOX RIVER, WI 

GREEN BAY HARBOR, WI 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, WI 

KEWAUNEE HARBOR, WI 

MILWAUKEE HARBOR, WI 

PROJECT CONDITION SURVEYS, WI 

STURGEON BAY HARBOR AND LAKE MICHIGAN SHIP CANAL, WI 

SURVEILLANCE OF NORTHERN BOUNDARY WATERS, WI 

WYOMING 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, WY 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED WORKS, WY 

JACKSON HOLE LEVEES, WY 

SCHEDULING RESERVOIR OPERATIONS, WY 

463 

2,917 

178 

3,274 

1,842 

4,863 

3,240 

2,183 

118 

474 

9,979 

29,834 

2,684 

1,811 

1,505 

2,579 

2,522 

1,693 

829 

4,267 

41 

18 

6 

15 

123 

588 

107 

14 * 

1,046 * 

1,485 * 

1,673 * 

463 

1,816 * 

2,917 

80 * 

2 * 

15 * 

178 

3,274 

44 * 

1,842 

4,863 

3,240 

2,183 

118 

474 

9,979 

29,834 

2,684 

1,811 

1,505 

2,579 

2,522 

1,693 

829 

4,267 

3,920 * 

41 

18 

2,090 * 

325 * 

6 

200 * 

15 

123 

588 

107 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

SUBTOTAL, PROJECTS LISTED UNDER STATES 

REMAINING ITEMS 

ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ONGOING WORK 

NAVIGATION MAINTENANCE 

DEEP-DRAFT HARBOR AND CHANNEL 

DONOR AND ENERGY TRANSFER PORTS 

INLAND WATERWAYS 

SMALL, REMOTE, OR SUBSISTENCE NAVIGATION 

OTHER AUTHORIZED PROJECT PURPOSES 

AQUATIC NUISANCE CONTROL RESEARCH 

ASSET MANAGEMENT/FACILITIES AND EQUIP MAINTENANCE (FEM) 

CIVIL WORKS WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CWWMS) 

COASTAL INLET RESEARCH PROGRAM 

COASTAL OCEAN DATA SYSTEM (CODS) 

CULTURAL RESOURCES 

CYBERSECURITY 

DREDGE MCFARLAND READY RESERVE 

DREDGE WHEELER READY RESERVE 

DREDGING DATA AND LOCK PERFORMANCE MONITORING SYSTEM 

DREDGING OPERATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH {DOER) 

DREDGING OPERATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM (DOTS) 

EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS REDUCTION PROGRAM 

FACILITY PROTECTION 

FISH & WILDLIFE OPERATING FISH HATCHERY REIMBURSEMENT 

HARBOR MAINTENANCE FEE DATA COLLECTION 

INLAND WATERWAY NAVIGATION CHARTS 

INSPECTION OF COMPLETED FEDERAL FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS 

MONITORING OF COMPLETED NAVIGATION PROJECTS 

NATIONAL COASTAL MAPPING PROGRAM 

NATIONAL DAM SAFETY PROGRAM {PORTFOLIO RISK ASSESSMENT) 

NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM (NEPP) 

NATIONAL (LEVEE) FLOOD INVENTORY 

NATIONAL (MULTIPLE PROJECT) NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES 

NATIONAL PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT FOR REALLOCATIONS 

OPTIMIZATION TOOLS FOR NAVIGATION 

PERFORMANCE-BASED BUDGETING SUPPORT PROGRAM 

RECREATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM 

REGIONAL SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 

REVIEW OF NON-FEDERAL ALTERATIONS OF CIVIL WORKS PROJECTS (SECTION 

408) 

STEWARDSHIP SUPPORT PROGRAM 

SUSTAINABLE RIVERS PROGRAM (SRP) 

VETERAN'S CU RATION PROGRAM AND COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT 

WATERBORNE COMMERCE STATISTICS 

WATER OPERATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT (WOTS) 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

1,943,381 

675 

3,650 

10,000 

2,700 

2,500 

1,000 

4,000 

1,120 

6,450 

2,820 

300 

4,500 

5,400 

4,500 

20,000 

3,900 

6,300 

10,000 

5,500 

5,000 

3,700 

500 

322 

2,000 

1,550 

3,500 

8,500 

900 

400 

6,500 

4,670 

500 

CONFERENCE 

2,846,351 

23,907 

475,000 

50,000 

40,000 

54,000 

50,000 

3,000 

3,650 

10,000 

7,975 

6,500 

1,000 

4,000 

11,690 * 

15,000 * 

1,120 

6,450 

2,820 

300 

6,000 

5,400 

795 * 

4,500 

20,000 

10,500 

13,000 

14,000 

5,500 

5,000 

5,200 

500 

322 

2,000 

1,550 

3,500 

8,500 

900 

400 

6,500 

4,670 

8,000 
CORPS OF ENGINEERS - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

SUBTOTAL, REMAINING ITEMS 

TOTAL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

*Includes funds requested in other accounts. 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

133,357 

2,076,738 

CONFERENCE 

893,149 

3,739,500 
Updated Capability.-The agreement adjusts some project-specific allocations downward from 

the budget request based on updated information regarding the amount of work that could be accomplished 

in fiscal year 2019. 

Additional Funding for Ongoing Work.-When allocating the additional funding provided in this 

account, the Corps shall consider giving priority to the following: 

1. ability to complete ongoing work maintaining authorized depths and widths of harbors and 

shipping channels, including where contaminated sediments are present; 

2. ability to address critical maintenance backlog; 

3. presence of the U.S. Coast Guard; 

4. extent to which the work will enhance national, regional, or local economic development, 

including domestic manufacturing capacity; 

5. extent to which the work will promote job growth or international competitiveness; 

6. number of jobs created directly by the funded activity; 

7. ability to obligate the funds allocated within the fiscal year; 

8. ability to complete the project, separable element, project phase, or useful increment of work 

within the funds allocated; 

9. addressing hazardous barriers to navigation due to shallow channels; 

10. risk of imminent failure or closure of the facility; and 

11. for harbor maintenance activities, 

a. total tonnage handled; 

b. total exports; 

c. total imports; 

d. dollar value of cargo handled; 

e. energy infrastructure and national security needs served; 

f. designation as strategic seaports; 

g. lack of alternative means of freight movement; and 

h. savings over alternative means of freight movement. 

Additional funding provided for donor and energy transfer ports shall be allocated in accordance 

with 33 U.S.C. 2238c. The Corps is encouraged to include funding for this program in future budget 

submissions. The Corps is directed to execute fully subsection (c) of33 U.S.C. 2238c not later than 90 days 

after enactment of this Act. 

The Corps is reminded that debris removal activities pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 603a, including in 

urban waterways, and activities necessary to carry out soil moisture and snowpack monitoring are eligible 

to compete for additional funding in this account. 

Concerns persist that the Administration's criteria for navigation maintenance do not allow small, 

remote, or subsistence harbors and waterways to properly compete for scarce navigation maintenance 

funds. The Corps is urged to revise the criteria used for determining which navigation projects are funded 

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in order to develop a reasonable and equitable allocation under this account. The criteria should include the 

economic impact that these projects provide to local and regional economies. 

Aquatic Nuisance Research Program.-Within available funds, the Corps is encouraged to 

support research that will identify and develop improved strategies for early detection, prevention, and 

management techniques and procedures to reduce the occurrence and impacts of harmful algal blooms in 

our nation's water resources. 

Coastal Inlet Research Program.-The conferees understand that communities, infrastructure, 

commerce, and resources that are tied to the coastal nearshore region are all vulnerable to damage from 

extreme coastal events and long-term coastal change. Funding in addition to the budget request is included 

for the Corps to establish and lead a multi-university effort to identify engineering frameworks to address 

coastal resilience needs, to develop adaptive pathways that lead to coastal resilience, measure the coastal 

forces that lead to infrastructure damage and erosion during extreme storm events, and to improve coupling 

of terrestrial and coastal models. Funding in addition to the budget request is also included for the Corps to 

continue work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Water Center on 

protecting the nation's water resources. 

Facility Protection.-The agreement provides funding for completion and deployment of tools to 

address hydrologic extremes. 

Monitoring of Completed Navigation Projects.-Ofthe funding provided, $4,000,000 shall be to 

support the structural health monitoring program to facilitate research to maximize operations, enhance 

efficiency, and protect asset life through catastrophic failure mitigation; $2,000,000 shall be for research 

related to the impacts of reduced navigational lock operations as described in the Senate report; and 

$600,000 shall be available for additional work on advanced non-destructive testing methods of inspection 

and the validation of technologies such as protective coatings. The Corps is directed to brief the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress not later than 90 days after the enactment of 

this Act on its planned activities in each area, future funding requirements of ongoing efforts, and the scope 

and effectiveness of programs at various annual funding levels. The Corps is encouraged to also consider 

the need for additional work on the evaluation of grouted trunnion rods. 

National Dam Safety Program.-The Corps, in cooperation with the Federal Energy Regulatory 

Commission and the Bureau of Reclamation, shall contract with an independent peer review organization to 

conduct a comprehensive Independent External Peer Review (IEPR) ofrisk-informed dam safety practices 

in these three federal agencies with the intent to inform improvements broadly in national dam safety 

practices. The Corps is directed to contract with an independent peer review organization in accordance 

with its current review policy and the National Academy of Science IEPR process. The IEPR shall also 

consider how dam safety practices are affected by human factors, as well as how risk informed analysis in 

other industries may be applicable to dam safety practices. 

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National (Multiple Project) Natural Resources Management Activities.-Any costs to cover 

administrative fees or any other efforts necessary to resolve encroachments that were the result of past land 

surveying errors made by the Corps are eligible for funding provided above the budget request. 

Water Operations Technical Support.-Funding in addition to the budget request is included for 

research into atmospheric rivers first funded in fiscal year 2015, of which $5,000,000 is included to 

continue ongoing efforts, and an additional $2,500,000 is provided to expand this research effort to other 

locations as appropriate. Prior to obligating these funds for this expanded effort, however, the Corps shall 

brief the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on the details of an expanded effort, 

including activities to be undertaken, the total and annual cost estimate, expected transferability of tools 

developed of other results of the research, as well as the likelihood of additional investment being 

necessary. The Corps shall scope the expanded effort to fit within recent annual funding levels. 

Great Lakes Navigation System.-The agreement includes funding for individual projects within 

this System that exceeds the funding level envisioned in section 210(d)(l)(B)(ii) of the Water Resources 

Development Act of 1986. 

Kennebec River Long-Term Maintenance Dredging.-The agreement includes Senate direction. 

WIFIA Planning and Development. -The agreement only includes direction in the Expenses 

account. 

REGULATORY PROGRAM 

The agreement includes $200,000,000 for the Regulatory Program. 

FORMERLY UTILIZED SITES REMEDIAL ACTION PROGRAM 

The agreement includes $150,000,000 for the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program. 

FLOOD CONTROL AND COASTAL EMERGENCIES 

The agreement includes $35,000,000 for Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies. 

EXPENSES 

The agreement includes $193,000,000 for Expenses. 

Alternative financing. - The agreement includes House direction and Senate direction under the 

heading "Public-Private Partnerships" in the Construction account. Additionally, funds above the budget 

request in this account are available, if needed, to implement House or Senate direction or to further efforts 

to develop a programmatic proposal on the WIFIA program for inclusion in a future budget submission. 

Inventory of Corps projects.-The agreement includes Senate direction with the clarification that 

the inventory is of existing and ongoing studies and projects. 

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OFFICE OF THE ASSIST ANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR CIVIL WORKS 

The agreement includes $5,000,000 for the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil 

Works. The agreement includes legislative language that restricts the availability of funding until the 

Secretary submits a work plan that allocates at least 95 percent of the additional funding provided in each 

account (i.e., 95 percent of additional funding provided in Investigations, 95 percent of additional funding 

provided in Construction, etc.). This restriction shall not affect the roles and responsibilities established in 

previous fiscal years of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, the Corps 

headquarters, the Corps field operating agencies, or any other executive branch agency. 

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GENERAL PROVISIONS-CORPS OF ENGINEERS-CIVIL 

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 

The agreement includes a provision relating to reprogramming. 

The agreement includes a provision regarding the allocation of funds. 

The agreement includes a provision prohibiting the use of funds to carry out any contract that 

commits funds beyond the amounts appropriated for that program, project, or activity. 

The agreement includes a provision concerning funding transfers related to fish hatcheries. 

The agreement includes a provision regarding certain dredged material disposal activities. 

The agreement includes a provision regarding acquisitions. 

The agreement includes a provision regarding reallocations at a project. 

The agreement includes a provision regarding section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control 

Act. 

The agreement includes a provision prohibiting the obligation or expenditure of funds on a new 

hopper dredge. 

The agreement includes a provision prohibiting funds for reorganization of the Civil Works 

program. 

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TITLE II-DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT 

CENTRAL UT AH PROJECT COMPLETION ACCOUNT 

The agreement includes a total of$15,000,000 for the Central Utah Project Completion Account, 

which includes $12,703,325 for Central Utah Project construction, $898,000 for transfer to the Utah 

Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Account for use by the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and 

Conservation Commission, and $1,398,675 for necessary expenses of the Secretary of the Interior. 

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION 

In lieu of all House and Senate report direction regarding additional funding and the fiscal year 

2019 work plan, the agreement includes direction under the heading "Additional Funding for Water and 

Related Resources Work" in the Water and Related Resources account. 

Reconsultation.-The agreement includes House language. 

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WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 

(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) 

The conferees provide $1,391,992,000 for Water and Related Resources. 

The agreement for Water and Related Resources is shown in the following table: 

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WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET REQUEST CONFERENCE 

RESOURCES FACILITIES RESOURCES FACILITIES 

MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL 

ARIZONA 

AK CHIN INDIAN WATER RIGHTS SETILEMENT ACT PROJECT 16,200 16,200 16,200 16,200 

COLORADO RIVER BASIN - CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT 6,272 648 6,920 6,272 648 6,920 

COLORADO RIVER FRONT WORK AND LEVEE SYSTEM 2,303 2,303 2,303 2,303 

SALT RIVER PROJECT 649 250 899 649 250 899 

SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE WATER SETILEMENT ACT PROJECT 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550 

YUMA AREA PROJECTS 1,183 22,626 23,809 1,183 22,626 23,809 

CALIFORNIA 

CACHUMA PROJECT 778 790 1,568 778 790 1,568 

CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT: 

AMERICAN RIVER DIVISION, FOLSOM DAM UNIT/MORMON ISLAND 1,377 8,838 10,215 1,377 8,838 10,215 

AUBURN-FOLSOM SOUTH UNIT 35 2,184 2,219 35 2,184 2,219 

DELTA DIVISION 4,812 6,772 11,584 4,812 6,772 11,584 

EAST SIDE DIVISION 1,290 2,772 4,062 1,290 2,772 4,062 

FRIANT DIVISION 1,393 3,324 4,717 1,393 3,324 4,717 

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RESTORATION SETILEMENT 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 

MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT PROGRAMS 8,771 400 9,171 8,771 400 9,171 

REPLACEMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND EXTRAORDINARY MAINT. PROGRAM 17,444 17,444 17,444 17,444 

SACRAMENTO RIVER DIVISION 1,675 495 2,170 1,675 495 2,170 

SAN FELIPE DIVISION 185 98 283 185 98 283 

SHASTA DIVISION 474 9,460 9,934 474 9,460 9,934 

TRINITY RIVER DIVISION 12,291 4,777 17,068 12,291 4,777 17,068 

WATER AND POWER OPERATIONS 3,989 10,793 14,782 3,989 10,793 14,782 

WEST SAN JOAQUIN DIVISION, SAN LUIS UNIT 3,219 5,681 8,900 3,219 5,681 8,900 

ORLAND PROJECT 873 873 873 873 
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 

{AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET REQUEST CONFERENCE 

RESOURCES FACILITIES RESOURCES FACILITIES 

MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL --- " ·-· ----

SAL TON SEA RESEARCH PROJECT 300 300 300 300 

SOLANO PROJECT 1,162 2,534 3,696 1,162 2,534 3,696 

VENTURA RIVER PROJECT 400 36 436 400 36 436 

COLORADO 

ANIMAS-LA PLATA PROJECT 612 2,185 2,797 612 2,185 2,797 

ARMEL UNIT, P-SMBP 10 393 403 10 393 403 

COLLBRAN PROJECT 185 2,416 2,601 185 2,416 2,601 

COLORADO-BIG THOMPSON PROJECT 198 13,727 13,925 198 13,727 13,925 

FRUITGROWERS DAM PROJECT so 139 189 so 139 189 

FRYINGPAN-ARKANSAS PROJECT 152 12,424 12,576 152 12,424 12,576 

GRAND VALLEY UNIT, CRBSCP, TITLE II 506 2,326 2,832 506 2,326 2,832 

LEADVILLE/ARKANSAS RIVER RECOVERY PROJECT 2,586 2,586 2,586 2,586 

MANCOS PROJECT 78 420 498 78 420 498 

NARRROWS UNIT, P-SMBP 38 38 38 38 

PARADOX VALLEY UNIT, CRBSCP, TITLE II 1,502 2,811 4,313 1,502 2,811 4,313 

PINE RIVER PROJECT 79 388 467 79 388 467 

SAN LUIS VALLEY PROJECT, CLOSED BASIN 118 2,832 2,950 118 2,832 2,950 

SAN LOUIS VALLEY PROJECT, CONEJOS DIVISION 16 34 so 16 34 so 

UNCOMPAHGRE PROJECT 767 174 941 767 174 941 

UPPER COLORADO RIVER OPERATIONS PROGRAM 870 870 870 870 

IDAHO 

BOISE AREA PROJECTS 3,014 2,571 5,585 3,014 2,571 5,585 

COLUMBIA AND SNAKE RIVER SALMON RECOVERY PROJECT 19,000 19,000 19,000 19,000 

LEWISTON ORCHARDS PROJECT 1,383 27 1,410 1,383 27 1,410 
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET REQUEST CONFERENCE 

RESOURCES FACILITIES RESOURCES FACILITIES 

MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL 

MINIDOKA AREA PROJECTS 2,188 3,475 5,663 2,188 3,475 5,663 

PRESTON BENCH PROJECT 14 33 47 14 33 47 

KANSAS 

ALMENA UNIT, P-SMBP 44 481 525 44 481 525 

BOSTWICK UNIT, P-SMBP 331 935 1,266 331 935 1,266 

CEDAR BLUFF UNIT, P-SMBP 39 535 574 39 535 574 

GLEN ELDER UNIT, P-SMBP 71 3,402 3,473 71 3,402 3,473 

KANSAS RIVER UNIT, P-SMBP 102 102 102 102 

KIRWIN UNIT, P-SMBP 17 446 463 17 446 463 

WEBSTER UNIT, P-SMBP 16 481 497 16 481 497 

WICHITA PROJECT - CHENEY DIVISION 88 403 491 88 403 491 

MONTANA 

CANYON FERRY UNIT, P-SMBP 238 5,009 5,247 238 5,009 5,247 

EAST BENCH UNIT, P-SMBP 59 666 725 59 666 725 

FORT PECK RESERVATION/ DRY PRAIRIE RURAL WATER SYSTEM 4,731 4,731 4,731 4,731 

HELENA VALLEY UNIT, P-SMBP 5 166 171 5 166 171 

HUNGRY HORSE PROJECT 434 434 434 434 

HUNTLEY PROJECT 7 46 53 7 46 53 

LOWER MARIAS UNIT, P-SMBP 91 1,508 1,599 91 1,508 1,599 

LOWER YELLOWSTONE PROJECT 716 30 746 716 30 746 

MILK RIVER PROJECT 447 1,467 1,914 447 1,467 1,914 

MISSOURI BASIN O&M, P-SMBP 1,047 117 1,164 1,047 117 1,164 

ROCKY BOYS/NORTH CENTRAL MT RURAL WATER SYSTEM 3,984 3,984 3,984 3,984 

SUN RIVER PROJECT 52 268 320 52 268 320 

YELLOWTAIL UNIT, P-SMBP 22 8,939 8,961 22 8,939 8,961 
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET REQUEST CONFERENCE 

RESOURCES FACILITIES RESOURCES FACILITIES 

MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL 

NEBRASKA 

AINSWORTH UNIT, P-SMBP 69 131 200 69 131 200 

FRENCHMAN-CAMBRIDGE UNIT, P-SMBP 372 1,964 2,336 372 1,964 2,336 

MIRAGE FLATS PROJECT 13 98 111 13 98 111 

NORTH LOUP UNIT, P-SMBP 93 140 233 93 140 233 

NEVADA 

LAHONTAN BASIN PROJECT 4,992 4,859 9,851 4,992 4,859 9,851 

LAKE TAHOE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM 115 115 115 115 

LAKE MEAD /LAS VEGAS WASH PROGRAM 700 700 700 700 

NEW MEXICO 

CARLSBAD PROJECT 2,551 1,300 3,851 2,551 1,300 3,851 

MIDDLE RIO GRANDE PROJECT 12,634 10,885 23,519 12,634 10,885 23,519 

RIO GRANDE PROJECT 1,860 5,074 6,934 1,860 5,074 6,934 

RIO GRANDE PUEBLOS PROJECT 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 

TUCUMCARI PROJECT 15 16 31 15 16 31 

NORTH DAKOTA 

DICKINSON UNIT, P-SMBP 449 449 449 449 

GARRISON DIVERSION UNIT, P-SMBP 9,221 12,284 21,505 9,221 12,284 21,505 

HEART BUDE UNIT, P-SMBP 82 1,326 1,408 82 1,326 1,408 
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET REQUEST CONFERENCE 

RESOURCES FACILITIES RESOURCES FACILITIES 

MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL -------

OKLAHOMA 

ARBUCKLE PROJECT 66 183 249 66 183 249 

MCGEE CREEK PROJECT 124 835 959 124 835 959 

MOUNTAIN PARK PROJECT 34 673 707 34 673 707 

NORMAN PROJECT 72 310 382 72 310 382 

WASHITA BASIN PROJECT 240 1,093 1,333 240 1,093 1,333 

W.C. AUSTIN PROJECT 57 555 612 57 555 612 

OREGON 

CROOKED RIVER PROJECT 268 457 725 268 457 725 

DESCHUTES PROJECT 386 189 575 386 189 575 

EASTERN OREGON PROJECTS 471 216 687 471 216 687 

KLAMATH PROJECT 13,755 3,745 17,500 13,755 3,745 17,500 

ROGUE RIVER BASIN PROJECT, TALENT DIVISION 1,774 615 2,389 1,774 615 2,389 

TUALATIN PROJECT 177 216 393 177 216 393 

UMATILLA PROJECT 572 2,549 3,121 572 2,549 3,121 

SOUTH DAKOTA 

ANGOSTURA UNIT, P-SMBP 130 688 818 130 688 818 

BELLE FOURCHE UNIT, P-SMBP 385 836 1,221 385 836 1,221 

KEYHOLE UNIT, P-SMBP 198 720 918 198 720 918 

LEWIS AND CLARK RURAL WATER SYSTEM 100 100 100 100 

MID-DAKOTA RURAL WATER PROJECT 15 15 15 15 

MNI WICONI PROJECT 13,475 13,475 13,475 13,475 

OAHE UNIT, P-SMBP 37 73 110 37 73 110 

RAPID VALLEY PROJECT 79 79 79 79 
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET REQUEST CONFERENCE 

RESOURCES FACILITIES RESOURCES FACILITIES 

MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL ------ -----

RAPID VALLEY UNIT, P-SMBP 208 208 208 208 

SHADEHILL UNIT, P-SMBP 153 466 619 153 466 619 

TEXAS 

BALMORHEA PROJECT 37 13 50 37 13 50 

CANADIAN RIVER PROJECT 57 88 145 57 88 145 

LOWER RIO GRANDE WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM 50 50 50 50 

NUECES RIVER PROJECT 107 869 976 107 869 976 

SAN ANGELO PROJECT 37 594 631 37 594 631 

UTAH 

HYRUM PROJECT 90 197 287 90 197 287 

MOON LAKE PROJECT 19 105 124 19 105 124 

NEWTON PROJECT 50 104 154 50 104 154 

OGDEN RIVER PROJECT 286 224 510 286 224 510 

PROVO RIVER PROJECT 1,191 512 1,703 1,191 512 1,703 

SANPETE PROJECT 59 13 72 59 13 72 

SCOFIELD PROJECT 253 99 352 253 99 352 

STRAWBERRY VALLEY PROJECT 751 46 797 751 46 797 

WEBER BASIN PROJECT 1,082 959 2,041 1,082 959 2,041 

WEBER RIVER PROJECT 100 198 298 100 198 298 

WASHINGTON 

COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT 4,436 8,473 12,909 4,436 8,473 12,909 

WASHINGTON AREA PROJECTS 329 138 467 329 138 467 
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET REQUEST CONFERENCE 

RESOURCES FACILITIES RESOURCES FACILITIES 

MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL ---~~-

YAKIMA PROJECT 744 6,083 6,827 744 6,083 6,827 

YAKIMA RIVER BASIN WATER ENHANCEMENT PROJECT 13,200 13,200 13,200 13,200 

WYOMING 

BOYSEN UNIT, P-SMBP 191 1,893 2,084 191 1,893 2,084 

BUFFALO BILL DAM DAM MODIFICATION, P-SMBP 33 2,764 2,797 33 2,764 2,797 

KENDRICK PROJECT 68 4,047 4,115 68 4,047 4,115 

NORTH PLATIE PROJECT 78 1,209 1,287 78 1,209 1,287 

NORTH PLATIE AREA, P-SMBP 72 5,437 5,509 72 5,437 5,509 

OWL CREEK UNIT, P-SMBP 6 99 105 6 99 105 

RIVERTON UNIT, P-SMBP 8 580 588 8 580 588 

SHOSHONE PROJECT 34 761 795 34 761 795 

SUBTOTAL, PROJECTS 207,939 293,656 501,595 207,939 293,656 501,595 

REGIONAL PROGRAMS 

ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR ONGOING WORK: 

RURAL WATER 98,740 98,740 

FISH PASSAGE AND FISH SCREENS 

WATER CONSERVATION AND DELIVERY 244,000 244,000 

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION OR COMPLIANCE 40,000 40,000 

FISH PASSAGE AND FISH SCREENS 7,876 7,876 

FACILITIES OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REHABILITATION 4,000 4,000 

COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY CONTROL PROJECT, TITLE I 1,934 13,519 15,453 1,934 13,519 15,453 

COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY CONTROL PROJECT, TITLE II 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 

COLORADO RIVER STORAGE PROJECT (CRSP), SECTION 5 3,513 6,397 9,910 3,513 6,397 9,910 

COLORADO RIVER STORAGE PROJECT (CRSP), SECTION 8 3,347 3,347 3,347 3,347 
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET REQUEST CONFERENCE 

RESOURCES FACILITIES RESOURCES FACILITIES 

MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL 

COLORADO RIVER WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 940 940 940 940 

DAM SAFETY PROGRAM: 

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR DAM SAFETY PROGRAM 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 

INITIATE SAFETY OF DAMS CORRECTIVE ACTION 66,500 66,500 66,500 66,500 

SAFETY EVALUATION OF EXISTING DAMS 20,284 20,284 20,284 20,284 

EMERGENCY PLANNING & DISASTER RESPONSE PROGRAM 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 

ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM 19,152 19,152 19,152 19,152 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 1,844 1,844 1,844 1,844 

EXAMINATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES 9,123 9,123 9,123 9,123 

GENERAL PLANNING ACTIVITIES 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 

INDIAN WATER RIGHTS SETTLEMENTS: 

AAMODT LITIGATION SETTLEMENT 8,301 8,301 8,301 8,301 

BLACKFEET SETTLEMENT 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 

CROW TRIBE RIGHTS 12,772 12,772 12,772 12,772 

NAVAJO GALLUP 68,932 671 69,603 68,932 671 69,603 

LAND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 10,684 10,684 10,684 10,684 

LOWER COLORADO RIVER OPERATIONS PROGRAM 31,176 31,176 31,176 31,176 

MISCELLANEOUS FLOOD CONTROL OPERATIONS 980 980 980 980 

NATIVE AMERICAN AFFAIRS PROGRAM 10,571 10,571 11,685 11,685 

NEGOTIATION & ADMINISTRATION OF WATER MARKETING 2,462 2,462 2,462 2,462 

OPERATION & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 1,204 2,437 3,641 1,204 2,437 3,641 

POWER PROGRAM SERVICES 2,193 307 2,500 2,193 307 2,500 

PUBLIC ACCESS AND SAFETY PROGRAM 600 206 806 600 206 806 

RECLAMATION LAW ADMINISTRATION 2,148 2,148 2,148 2,148 

RECREATION & FISH & WILDLIFE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION 6,497 6,497 6,497 6,497 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: 

DESALINATION AND WATER PURIFICATION PROGRAM 1,753 1,150 2,903 18,653 1,150 19,803 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM 11,014 11,014 11,014 11,014 

SITE SECURITY ACTIVITIES 26,220 26,220 26,220 26,220 
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BUDGET REQUEST CONFERENCE 

RESOURCES FACILITIES RESOURCES FACILITIES 

MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL MANAGEMENT OM&R TOTAL ------ ----- ----

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UNITED STATES/MEXICO BORDER ISSUES - TECHNICAL SUPPORT 90 90 90 90 

WATERSMART PROGRAM: 

WATERSMART GRANTS 10,000 10,000 34,000 34,000 

WATER CONSERVATION FIELD SERVICES PROGRAM 1,750 1,750 4,179 4,179 

COOPERATIVE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT 250 250 2,250 2,250 

BASIN STUDIES 2,000 2,000 5,200 5,200 

DROUGHT RESPONSE & COMPREHENSIVE DROUGHT PLANS 2,901 2,901 4,000 4,000 

TITLE XVI WATER RECLAMATION & REUSE PROGRAM 3,000 3,000 58,617 58,617 

SUBTOTAL, REGIONAL PROGRAMS 239,028 150,394 389,422 736,003 154,394 890,397 

TOTAL, WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES 446,967 444,050 891,017 943,942 448,050 1,391,992 
Additional Funding for Water and Related Resources Work.-The agreement includes funds in 

addition to the budget request for Water and Related Resources studies, projects, and activities. Priority in 

allocating these funds should be given to advance and complete ongoing work, including preconstruction 

activities and where environmental compliance has been completed; improve water supply reliability; 

improve water deliveries; enhance national, regional, or local economic development; promote job growth; 

advance tribal and nontribal water settlement studies and activities; or address critical backlog maintenance 

and rehabilitation activities. Of the additional funding provided under the heading "Water Conservation and 

Delivery", $134,000,000 shall be for water storage projects as authorized in section 4007 of Public Law 

114-322. Of the additional funding provided under the heading "Water Conservation and Delivery", 

$15,000,000 shall be for water conservation activities in areas experiencing extreme, exceptional, or 

extended drought conditions. Of the additional funding provided under the heading "Environmental 

Restoration or Compliance", not less than $30,000,000 shall be for activities authorized under sections 

4001 and 4010 of Public Law 114-322 or as set forth in federal-state plans for restoring threatened and 

endangered fish species affected by the operation of the Bureau of Reclamation's water projects. Funding 

associated with each category may be allocated to any eligible study or project, as appropriate, within that 

category; funding associated with each subcategory may be allocated only to eligible studies or projects, as 

appropriate, within that subcategory. 

Not later than 45 days after the enactment of this Act, Reclamation shall provide to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report delineating how these funds are to be 

distributed, in which phase the work is tp be accomplished, and an explanation of the criteria and rankings 

used to justify each allocation. 

Reclamation is reminded that the following activities are eligible to compete for funding under the 

appropriate heading: activities authorized under Indian Water Rights Settlements; all authorized rural water 

projects, including those with tribal components, those with non-tribal components, and those with both; 

aquifer recharging efforts to address the ongoing backlog ofrelated projects; conjunctive use projects and 

other projects to maximize groundwater storage and beneficial use; and activities authorized under section 

206 of Public Law 113-235. 

Research and Development: Desalination and Water Purification Program.-Ofthe funding 

provided for this program, $12,000,000 shall be for desalination projects as authorized in section 4009(a) of 

Public Law 114-322. 

WaterSMART Program: Title XVI Water Reclamation & Reuse Program.-Ofthe funding 

provided for this program, $20,000,000 shall be for water recycling and reuse projects as authorized in 

section 4009(c) of Public Law 114-322. 

Aquifer Recharge.-Many states have implemented new methods ofrecharging aquifers for 

increased water storage and drought mitigation. Reclamation is directed to work closely with project 

beneficiaries to identify and resolve any barriers to aquifer recharge projects when appropriate. 

CALFED Water Storage Feasibility Studies.-The agreement includes Senate language. 

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Rural Water.-Voluntary funding in excess of legally required cost shares for rural water projects 

is acceptable, but shall not be used by Reclamation as a criterion for allocating additional funding provided 

in this agreement or for budgeting in future years. 

Buried Metallic Water Pipe.-Reclamation shall continue following its temporary design 

guidance. 

CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT RESTORATION FUND 

The agreement provides $62,008,000 for the Central Valley Project Restoration Fund. 

The agreement includes House direction regarding the Anadromous Fish Screen Program. 

CALIFORNIA BAY-DEL TA RESTORATION 

(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) 

The agreement provides $35,000,000 for the California Bay-Delta Restoration Program. 

POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION 

The agreement provides $61,000,000 for Policy and Administration. 

The conferees recommend that Reclamation work with all Reclamation states to ensure that 

counties and municipalities are aware of relevant programs and funding opportunities. 

Reclamation Project Reimbursability Decisions.-In September 2017, the Department of the 

Interior's Office oflnspector General released a report calling into question the transparency of 

Reclamation's financial participation in the State of California's Bay-Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP). 

Although Reclamation disputed several findings and recommendations in the report, Reclamation has taken 

steps to update its current practices and internal guidelines to better align with report recommendations. 

Reclamation is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress 1) not 

later than 10 days after the enactment of this Act or after finalizing these updates, written copies of the 

relevant documents; and 2) not later than December 1, 2018, a list of instances of redirecting appropriated 

funds from the intended purpose outlined in the previous year's budget request. 

The conferees have heard concerns of administrative delays and excessive review times in the 

award and implementation of financial assistance agreement funding. Reclamation is urged to address 

factors related to these issues, including lags in completing contracts, in a timely and efficient manner. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION 

The agreement includes a provision limiting the Bureau of Reclamation to purchase not more than 

five passenger vehicles for replacement only. 

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GENERAL PROVISIONS-DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

The agreement includes a provision outlining the circumstances under which the Bureau of 

Reclamation may reprogram funds. 

The agreement includes a provision regarding the San Luis Unit and Kesterson Reservoir in 

California. 

The agreement includes a provision regarding aquifer recharge at a project. 

The agreement includes a provision regarding a feasibility study. 

The agreement includes a provision regarding a pilot program in the Colorado River Basin and 

authorization of appropriations under the Secure Water Act. 

The agreement includes a provision regarding a rural water project. 

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TITLE III-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

The conferees provide $35,685,317,000 for the Department of Energy to fund programs in its 

primary mission areas of science, energy, environment, and national security. 

Not later than 120 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Energy, in consultation 

with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the congressional energy and defense committees a report 

evaluating military installations at which it would be cost-effective to establish partnerships with 

community colleges, institutions of higher education, and the private sector to train veterans and members 

of the armed forces transitioning to civilian life to enter the cybersecurity, energy, and artificial intelligence 

workforces. 

Research and Development Policy.-The Department is directed throughout all of its programs to 

maintain a diverse portfolio of early-, mid-, and late-stage research, development, and market 

transformation activities. The Department is further directed to fully execute the funds appropriated in a 

timely manner and to keep the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress apprised of 

progress in implementing funded programs, projects, and activities. 

REPROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS 

The agreement carries the Department's reprogramming authority in statute to ensure that the 

Department carries out its programs consistent with congressional direction. The Department shall, when 

possible, submit consolidated, cumulative notifications to the Committees on Appropriations of both 

Houses of Congress. 

Definition.-A reprogramming includes the reallocation of funds from one program, project, or 

activity to another within an appropriation. For construction projects, a reprogramming constitutes the 

reallocation of funds from one construction project to another project or a change of $2,000,000 or 10 

percent, whichever is less, in the scope of an approved project. 

ENERGY PROGRAMS 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEW ABLE ENERGY 

The conferees provide $2,379,000,000 for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). 

The Department is directed to maintain a diverse portfolio of early-, mid-, and late-stage research, 

development, and market transformation activities. The Department is further directed to fully execute the 

funds appropriated in a timely manner and to keep the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress apprised of progress in implementing funded programs, projects, and activities. Priority shall be 

given to stewarding the assets and optimizing the operations of EERE designated user facilities across the 

Department's complex. In future budget submissions, the Department is directed to demonstrate a 

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commitment to operations and maintenance of facilities that support the Department's critical missions 

within EERE. 

The Department is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act a report on research and development 

activities that support the utilization and advancement of high-efficiency linear generator power plant 

technologies and how these technologies can be incorporated into other EERE programs. 

Within available funds for EERE, the conferees include not less than $20,000,000 to bring 

cybersecurity into early-stage technology R&D so that it is built into new technology for this effort to 

encompass all EERE programs. Within 180 days of enactment of this Act, the Department shall submit to 

the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a multi-year program plan for this effort to 

encompass all EERE programs. 

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION 

Vehicle Techno/ogies.-Within available funds, the conferees include $7,000,000 for operations 

and maintenance of the National Transportation Research Center; not less than $163,200,000 for Battery 

and Electrification Technologies; not less than $38,100,000 for electric drive research and development, of 

which $7,000,000 is to enable extreme fast charging and advanced battery analytics; not less than 

$30,000,000 for Materials Technology; not less than $12,500,000 for the Co-Optimization of Engine and 

Fuels Multi-Laboratory Consortium; $25,000,000 for early-stage research on multi-material joining and 

propulsion materials at the national laboratories, and carbon fiber-reinforced composites at the Carbon 

Fiber Technology Facility; and $10,000,000 for continued funding of Section 131 of the 2007 Energy 

Independence and Security Act for transportation electrification. The agreement provides $20,000,000 for 

the five awards under the SuperTruck II program to further improve the efficiency of heavy-duty class 8 

long- and regional-haul vehicles. The Department is directed to continue to support the Clean Cities 

program, including competitive grants to support alternative fuel, infrastructure, and vehicle deployment 

activities. The agreement provides $46,300,000 for Outreach, Deployment, and Analysis. Within this 

amount, $37,800,000 is provided for Deployment through the Clean Cities Program and $2,500,000 is for a 

new 4-year collegiate engineering competition, EcoCAR4. Within available funds, the agreement provides 

$15,000,000 for medium- and heavy-duty on-road natural gas engine research and development to address 

technical barriers to the increased use of natural gas vehicles. 

Bioenergy Technologies.-Within available funds, the conferees include $30,000,000 for 

feedstock supply and logistics, of which $14,000,000 is for the national lab consortium and $5,000,000 is 

for upgrades at the Biomass Feedstock National User Facility to extend its capabilities and maximize 

benefits; $32,000,000 for algal biofuels, of which $2,000,000 is for further research and development 

activities to support carbon capture from the atmosphere (ambient air) using algae-to-energy technologies; 

$57,500,000 for Demonstration and Market Transformation, of which not less than $12,500,000 is for the 

Co-Optimization of Engine and Fuels Multi-Laboratory Consortium; and $95,000,000 for Conversion 

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Technologies. Within available funds, $5,000,000 is to continue the biopower program, $5,000,000 is to 

improve the efficiency of community and smaller digesters that accept both farm and food wastes, and 

$5,000,000 is to support development and testing of new domestic manufactured low-emission, highefficiency, residential wood heaters. Within available funds, the agreement includes not less than 

$10,000,000 to establish a multi-university partnership to conduct research and enhance educational 

programs that improve alternative energy production derived from urban and suburban wastes. The 

Department is directed to collaborate with institutions in Canada and Mexico to leverage capacity and 

capitalize on North American resources. 

Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies.-Within available funds, the agreement provides 

$21,000,000 for Technology Acceleration activities, including $3,000,000 for manufacturing research and 

development and $7,000,000 for industry-led efforts to demonstrate a hydrogen-focused integrated 

renewable energy production, storage, and transportation fuel distribution/retailing system. Within 

available funds, the agreement provides $4,000,000 for the EERE share of the integrated energy systems 

work with the Office of Nuclear Energy and $7,000,000 to enable integrated energy systems using high and 

low temperature electrolyzers with the intent of advancing the H2@Scale concept. The conferees include 

$39,000,000 for Hydrogen Fuel Research and Development and $7,000,000 for Safety, Codes, and 

Standards. 

RENEW ABLE ENERGY 

Solar Energy.-Within available funds, the agreement provides $72,000,000 for Photovoltaic 

Research and Development; $45,000,000 for Systems Integration; $35,000,000 for Balance of Systems Soft 

Cost Reduction, of which $1,000,000 is for the Solar Ready Vets program and $5,000,000 is to reinvigorate the National Community Solar Partnership program; and $30,000,000 for Innovations in 

Manufacturing Competitiveness. Within available funds, $4,050,000 is provided for the five photovoltaic 

Regional Test Centers (RTCs). Further, not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, the 

Department shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a plan for 

transitioning the RTCs to a self-sustaining business model as originally envisioned. Within available funds 

for concentrating solar power research, development, and demonstration, $5,000,000 is provided for 

competitively selected projects focused on advanced thermal desalination techniques. Within available 

funds, the conferees include $10,000,000 for research and development to support inherently scalable 

production methods such as solution processing, roll-to-roll manufacturing, the science of inherent material 

stability, and ultrahigh efficiency through tandem manufacturing. 

Wind Energy.-Within available funds, the agreement provides $10,000,000 for distributed wind 

and not less than $10,000,000 for existing national-level offshore wind test facilities. The agreement 

provides not less than $30,000,000 for the National Wind Technology Center, which shall include the 

development of a large-scale research platform to support next-generation wind energy science and 

manufacturing and systems integration of multiple energy generation, consumption, and storage 

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technologies with the grid. The Department is directed to support the advancement of innovative 

technologies for offshore wind development, including freshwater, deep water, shallow water, and 

transitional depth installations. Further, the Department is directed to support innovative offshore wind 

demonstration projects, including efforts to optimize development, design, construction methods, testing 

plans, and economic value proposition. The agreement provides $10,000,000 for a competitively awarded 

solicitation for additional project development for offshore wind demonstration projects. The Department is 

also directed to support the deployment and testing of scale floating wind turbines designed to reduce 

energy costs. Within available funds, the agreement provides not less than $30,000,000 for the Department 

to prioritize early-stage research on materials and manufacturing methods and advanced components that 

will enable accessing high-quality wind resources, on development that will enable these technologies to 

compete in the marketplace without the need for subsidies, and on activities that will accelerate 

fundamental offshore-specific research and development, such as those that target technology and 

deployment challenges unique to U.S. waters. 

Water Pawer.-Within available funds, the agreement provides $70,000,000 for marine and 

hydrokinetic technology research, development, and deployment activities, including research into 

mitigation of marine ecosystem impacts of these technologies. The Department is directed to continue 

development of the open-water wave energy test facility with previously provided funds. Within available 

funds, the agreement provides $30,000,000 for a balanced portfolio of competitive solicitations to support 

industry- and university-led research, development, and deployment of marine and hydrokinetic 

technologies; and support wave, ocean current, tidal and in-river energy conversion components and 

systems across the high- and low-technology readiness spectrum to increase energy capture, reliability, 

survivability, and integration into local or regional grids for lower costs and to assess and monitor 

environmental effects. Within this amount, the agreement provides not less than $8,000,000 to support 

collaborations between universities, Marine Renewable Energy Centers, and the national laboratories and 

not less than $5,000,000 to prioritize infrastructure needs at the marine and hydrokinetic technology testing 

sites operated by the Marine Renewable Energy Centers. In addition, the Department is directed to continue 

its coordination with the U.S. Navy on marine energy technology development for national security 

applications at the Wave Energy Test Site and other locations. 

Within available funds, $35,000,000 is provided for conventional hydropower and pumped storage 

activities, including $6,600,000 for the purposes of section 242 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The 

agreement provides $5,000,000 for a competitive funding opportunity for industry-led research, 

development, and deployment of cross-cutting energy converter technologies for run-of-river and tailrace 

applications to better utilize underdeveloped low-head and other hydropower resources. 

Geothermal Technologies.-Within available funds, the agreement provides $6,000,000 for 

Systems Analysis. The Department is directed to continue its efforts to identify prospective geothermal 

resources in areas with no obvious surface expressions. 

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY 

Advanced Manufacturing.-The agreement provides not less than $4,205,000 for improvements in 

the steel industry; $20,000,000 for process-informed science, design, and engineering of materials and 

devices operating in harsh environments; $5,000,000 for research into the materials and manufacturing 

process development of high-strength, light-weight nano-crystalline metal alloys; and $5,000,000 for 

process-informed catalyst science to direct chemical reactions in full-scale industrial manufacturing 

processes and to develop new industrial product applications. Within available funds, $132,000,000 is for 

Advanced Manufacturing Research and Development Facilities, of which $42,000,000 is for three Clean 

Energy Manufacturing Innovation (CEMI) Institutes, $25,000,000 is for the Manufacturing Demonstration 

Facility (MDF) and Carbon Fiber Technology Facility, $20,000,000 is for the Energy-Water Desalination 

Hub, and $25,000,000 is for the Critical Materials Hub. Within funds for the MDF, $5,000,000 is for the 

development of additive systems and automation technologies that have the potential to deposit multiple 

materials allowing for hybrid material solutions that enhance performance in extreme environments and 

enable precise property profiles. The Department is directed to further foster the partnership between the 

national laboratories, universities, and industry to use bio-based thermoplastics composites, such as microand nano-cellulosic materials, and large-area 3-D printing to overcome challenges to the cost and 

deployment of building, transportation, and energy technologies. 

Within available funds, the agreement includes $20,000,000 to support the development of 

additive manufacturing involving nanocellulosic feedstock materials made from forest products to 

overcome challenges to the cost and deployment of building, transportation, and energy technologies. The 

agreement also includes $20,000,000 for a competitive solicitation to accelerate development of 

manufacturing processes needed for clean energy materials to go from discovery to scale-up with the goal 

oflowering battery energy storage costs and spurring job creation. The conferees include $10,000,000 for 

district heating and directs the Department to collaborate with industry on the potential energy efficiency 

and energy security gains to be realized with district energy systems. The conferees also include 

$10,000,000 to support research and development efforts to improve the efficiency of drying processes. 

Building Technologies.-The agreement provides $28,000,000 for Residential Buildings 

Integration, $39,000,000 for Commercial Buildings Integration, $95,000,000 for Emerging Technologies, 

and $50,000,000 for Equipment and Buildings Standards. Within available funds, $7,000,000 is for the 

Building Energy Codes program to provide assistance to States and to organizations that develop model 

codes and standards to improve building resilience as well as efficiency. 

Within funds for Emerging Technologies, not less than $18,000,000 is for HV AC & Refrigeration 

R&D; $14,000,000 is for Building Envelope; and $30,000,000 is for building-grid integration R&D 

consistent with a transactive energy system, including development of advanced transactive control 

methodologies, field validation and testing in existing buildings, continuation of the Building-to-Grid 

Integration Demonstration, and coordination with Electricity Delivery transactive energy system activities. 

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Within available funds for transactive controls, $5,000,000 is to continue promoting regional 

demonstrations of new, utility-led, residential Connected Communities advancing smart grid systems. The 

agreement also provides $20,000,000, within available funds, for research, development, and market 

transformation programs on energy efficiency efforts related to the direct use of natural gas in residential 

applications, including gas heat pump heating and water heating, on-site combined heat and power, and 

natural gas appliance venting. In addition, the conferees include $5,000,000 for novel earlier-stage 

research, development, and demonstration of technologies to advance energy efficient, high-rise CrossLaminated Timber building systems. The Department is directed to support university research, in 

partnership with the national laboratories, for developing, building, and evaluating Cross-Laminated 

Timber wall systems for embodied energy content, operating energy efficiency, wall moisture profiles, 

structural connector durability, and health monitoring sensors. The agreement provides $2,500,000 for the 

Solar Decathlon. 

Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs.-The Department is directed to make $500,000 

available to current Weatherization Assistance Program grant recipients via the Weatherization Innovation 

Pilot Program to develop and implement strategies to treat harmful substances, including vermiculite. The 

Department is directed to provide a briefing to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress on the kinds of information that is collected from grantees and the potential for collecting 

additional information that discusses the kinds of structural deficiencies that make homes ineligible for the 

program. The Department is also directed to begin tracking the occurrence of window replacements, which 

supports the reduction of lead-based paint hazards in homes. 

Strategic Programs.-Within available funds, $2,500,000 is for the Energy Transition Initiative to 

support ongoing initiatives to address high energy costs, reliability, and inadequate infrastructure 

challenges faced by island and remote communities. The Department is directed to support initiatives for 

building cost-effective, resilient energy infrastructure on island and remote communities, including in 

Alaska, the Caribbean, Hawaii, New England, and elsewhere. 

CYBERSECURITY, ENERGY SECURITY, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE 

The conferees provide $120,000,000 for Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency 

Response. 

Within available funds, $10,000,000 is for research and development on concepts to simplify and 

isolate automated systems and remove vulnerabilities that could allow unauthorized access to the grid 

through digital software systems and $10,000,000 is for the DarkNet project to explore opportunities for 

getting the nation's critical infrastructure off the Internet and shielding the nation's electricity infrastructure 

from disruptive cyber penetration. 

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ELECTRICITY DELIVERY 

The conferees provide $156,000,000 for Electricity Delivery. 

Within Resilient Distribution Systems, the agreement provides $7,000,000 for university-based 

research and development of sensing, intelligent machines in the Internet of Things and their integration in 

the utility grid and $5,000,000 to develop high fidelity sensors and use data analytics to improve operations 

in steady-state and under extreme conditions, and to continue early-stage research to develop low-cost, 

printable sensors that can predict the health of critical equipment in the electric delivery system. 

Within Energy Storage, the Department is directed to continue to support development of an 

operational energy storage test facility capable of performance-driven data in a utility environment. The 

Department's storage research, development, and deployment efforts shall support nationwide efforts to 

improve grid resiliency, reliability, and security, empower consumers, and increase integration of a broad 

range of generation sources. 

Within Transformer Resilience and Advanced Components, the Department is directed to continue 

to support research and development for advanced components and grid materials for low-cost, power flow 

control devices, including both solid state and hybrid concepts that use power electronics to control 

electromagnetic devices and enable improved controllability, flexibility, and resiliency. 

The Department is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act a report describing the activities and costs 

necessary to achieve a North American grid model. Within available funds, the Department may build upon 

existing tools and modeling work done at the Department to explore a shared modeling platform across the 

national laboratories. The Department is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both 

Houses of Congress not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act a report on the potential of 

dynamic line rating systems to address transmission congestion management and improve grid reliability 

and resiliency. 

NUCLEAR ENERGY 

The conferees provide $1,326,090,000 for Nuclear Energy. 

Nuclear Energy Enabling Technologies.-Within available funds for Crosscutting Technology 

Development, $10,000,000 is for work on advanced sensors and instrumentation and $10,000,000 is for 

hybrid energy systems. The agreement provides $44,000,000 for the Nuclear Science User Facilities, of 

which $8,000,000 is for nuclear energy computation system and support; $31,000,000 for Nuclear Energy 

Advanced Modeling and Simulation, of which $3,000,000 is for MW-scale reactor modeling and 

simulation; and $27,585,000 for the Energy Innovation Hub for Modeling and Simulation. 

Reactor Concepts Research and Development.-Within available funds, $100,000,000 is for 

Advanced Small Modular Reactor Research and Development to support technical, first-of-its-kind 

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engineering and design and regulatory development of next generation light water and non-light water 

small modular reactors, including $10,000,000 for seismic analysis; $111,500,000 is for Advanced Reactor 

Technologies, of which $34,000,000 is for fuel and graphite qualification; $22,000,000 is to complete the 

federal share of the two performance-based advanced reactor concepts; and $20,000,000 is for MW-scale 

reactor research and development. Within available funds, the agreement provides $30,000,000 for the 

Transformational Challenge Reactor to apply existing program capabilities to shape a new approach to 

reactor design, manufacturing, licensing, and operation. Not later than 90 days after the enactment of this 

Act, the Department shall provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a 

report that describes the cost and schedule profile for achieving demonstration, key technical challenges, 

and planned coordination with industry and the national laboratories. The agreement provides $65,000,000 

for research and development to support efforts to develop a versatile fast test reactor. The conferees 

include $47,000,000 for the Light Water Reactor Sustainability program. Funding above the budget request 

is provided for this activity as a priority. 

Fuel Cycle Research and Development.-The agreement provides $125,000,000 for the Advanced 

Fuels program and $38,000,000 for Material Recovery and Waste Form Development, of which $7,000,000 

is for joint fuel cycle studies and up to $20,000,000 is for highly enriched uranium recovery preparation 

and testing to support needs for high assay low enriched uranium. The Department is directed to provide to 

the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress not later than 180 days after the enactment 

of this Act a report describing a plan and cost profile for developing high assay low enriched uranium. 

The agreement provides $63,915,000 for Used Nuclear Fuel Disposition R&D. In lieu of Senate 

report direction, the agreement includes $22,500,000 for Integrated Waste Management System activities 

and no further direction. 

Radiological Facilities Management.-The agreement includes $20,000,000 for continued safe 

operation and maintenance of Oak Ridge National Laboratory hot cells. 

Idaho Facilities Management.-The agreement provides $288,000,000 for INL Operations and 

Infrastructure to support the MFC and ATR Five Year Plan to increase reliability and sustainability. 

Idaho Sitewide Safeguards and Security.-Within available funds, the agreement includes 

$10,000,000 to construct a protective forces building at the ATR complex that will meet the needs for 

expanded protective force and security operations under the Department's new Design Basis Threat but that 

will not exceed a total project cost of$10,000,000. 

FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 

The conferees provide $740,000,000 for Fossil Energy Research and Development. 

The agreement does not support the closure of any National Energy Technology Laboratory 

(NETL) sites and provides no funds to plan, develop, implement, or pursue the consolidation or closure of 

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any of the NETL sites. The agreement includes funding for the Department's National Carbon Capture 

Center consistent with the cooperative agreement and fiscal year 2018. 

Coal Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Power Systems.-The Department is directed to use 

funds from Coal CCS and Power Systems for both coal and natural gas research and development as it 

determines to be merited, as long as such research does not occur at the expense of coal research and 

development. The agreement includes $25,000,000 to continue to support the solicitation for two largescale pilots that focus on transformational coal technologies that represent a new way to convert energy to 

enable a step change in performance, efficiency, and the cost of electricity compared to today's 

technologies. Such technologies include thermodynamic improvements in energy conversion and heat 

transfer, such as pressurized oxygen combustion and chemical looping, and improvements in carbon 

capture systems technology. In making the awards for large-scale pilots, the Department should prioritize 

entities that have previously received funding for these technologies at the lab and bench scale. The 

agreement provides $2,000,000 for Hybrid Carbon Conversion activities. Within available funds, the 

agreement provides not less than $30,000,000 for a new solicitation for Front-End Engineering and Design 

(FEED) studies of two commercial-scale carbon capture power projects for retrofit at an existing coal plant 

and for a coal or natural gas plant that generates carbon dioxide suitable for utilization or storage. A FEED 

study shall incorporate work from feasibility studies and testing to provide specific project definition, 

detailed design, scopes of work, material purchasing and construction schedules, cost for project execution, 

and subsurface, structural, and environmental permitting requirements. 

The Department is directed to continue to carry out external activities for advanced coal 

processing research and development, including advancing early-stage research for converting coal pitch 

and coal to carbon fiber and other value-added products for alternative uses of coal. 

Within Carbon Storage, the agreement provides $12,000,000 for Carbon Use and Reuse to 

continue research and development activities to support valuable and innovative uses for carbon and 

$55,000,000 for Storage Infrastructure. The Department is directed to fulfill prior commitments to the 

Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships (RCSPs). In lieu of Senate report direction, the agreement 

provides not less than $20,000,000 for a competitive solicitation to fulfill the goals of the RCSPs and not 

less than $30,000,000 to continue the four-phase CarbonSAFE initiative. The Department is directed to 

work collaboratively with the RCSPs and other stakeholders to develop a storage roadmap through 2025 to 

identify the knowledge gaps and technology and policy developments that are needed to close those gaps. 

Within Advanced Energy Systems, the agreement provides $30,000,000 for Solid Oxide Fuel 

Cells. Within available funds for Advanced Energy Systems, the agreement provides $37,000,000 for 

transformative power generation to improve the efficiency, reliability, and flexible operations of both new 

and existing plants. The Department is directed to focus on advanced coal technologies that are applicable 

to retrofit technologies and modular coal technologies that are capable of distributed generation, represent 

maximum efficiency improvements over the current average fleet, incorporate advanced emissions control 

systems, and are economically competitive. 

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Within Cross Cutting Research, the agreement provides $20,000,000 for the Advanced 

Ultrasupercritical Program. 

Within NETL Coal Research and Development, the agreement provides $18,000,000 for the 

Department to continue its external agency activities to develop and test advanced separation technologies 

and accelerate the advancement of commercially viable technologies for the recovery of rare earth elements 

and minerals from U.S. coal and coal byproduct sources. The Department is expected to support pilot-scale 

and experimental activities for near-term applications. 

Within Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) Generation, the agreement provides 

$16,700,000 to complete the necessary design and construction of the 10-MW pilot facility, and conduct 

the necessary testing, including long-duration testing for the facility. The agreement also includes an 

additional $5,730,000 for competitively-awarded research and development activities, coordinated with 

EERE and NE, to advance the use of supercritical power cycles. 

Natural Gas Technologies.-The agreement provides $5,200,000 to continue the Risk Based Data 

Management System (RBDMS) to support a cloud-based application and necessary cybersecurity 

initiatives. Funding shall support the continued integration ofFracFocus and RBDMS for improved public 

access to State oil and gas related data, as well as for State regulatory agencies to support electronic 

permitting for operators, eForms for improved processing time for new permits, operator training from the 

improved FracFocus 3.2 after enhancements are implemented, and miscellaneous reports such as 

"Produced Water Report: Current and Future Beneficial Uses Report". 

The agreement provides $20,000,000 for Methane Hydrate Activities, $10,000,000 for 

Environmentally Prudent Development, $10,000,000 for Emissions Mitigation from Midstream 

Infrastructure, and $5,000,000 for Emissions Quantification from Natural Gas Infrastructure. 

Within available funds, the Department shall deliver to the Committees on Appropriations of both 

Houses of Congress a study on the potential for natural gas demand response across energy sectors and 

geographic regions no later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. This study shall include 

a description and quantification of potential natural gas and energy savings and load shifting; the costs and 

benefits associated with those savings, including avoided energy costs, reduced market price volatility, 

improved electric and gas system reliability, deferred or avoided pipeline or utility capital investment, and 

air emissions reductions; an identification of geographic areas that would benefit most from implementing 

demand response measures for natural gas infrastructure; and a description of existing and emerging 

technologies that can be used for demand response in the natural gas sector, as well as best practices for 

developing a strategy for deployment of those technologies in the natural gas sector. 

Unconventional Technologies.-Within available funds, the agreement provides $13,500,000 for 

research to better understand reservoirs and to improve low recovery factors from unconventional natural 

gas and oil wells and $13,500,000 for continued research toward enhanced recovery technologies in shale 

oil, low permeability reservoirs, residual oil zone reservoirs, fractured reservoirs, and conventional oil 

reservoirs. The Department shall solicit, award and manage these research projects on a nationwide basis 

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directly with researchers from universities and not-for-profit research organizations. The projects may 

include research projects to improve environmental mitigation, water quality and treatment, infrastructure 

technology, as well as the societal impacts of unconventional shale plays. These awards shall identify ways 

to improve existing technologies, encourage prudent development, provide cost-effective solutions, and 

develop a better understanding of these reservoirs' resource potential. The agreement includes not less than 

$15,000,000 for the Unconventional Field Test Sites. When issuing funding for research into the 

exploration for and development of emerging unconventional oil and gas reservoirs, the Department shall 

direct future allocations to projects in locations geologically representative of the unconventional reservoir 

of interest. The agreement provides not less than $2,500,000 for further research on multipronged 

approaches for characterizing the constituents of and managing the cleaning of water produced during the 

extraction of oil and natural gas. Within available funds, the Department is directed to partner with research 

universities engaged in the study of characterizing, cleaning, treating, and managing produced water and 

who are willing to engage through public-private partnerships with the energy industry to develop and 

assess commercially viable technology to achieve the same. 

The Department is directed to identify the federal agencies with jurisdictional oversight of 

establishing an ethane storage and distribution hub in central Appalachia and to coordinate with the liaisons 

of those agencies to streamline the permitting application and approval process. The Department is directed 

to brief the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on its findings and 

recommendations once complete. 

The Department is directed to continue its research partnership with the Department of 

Transportation on the crude oil characterization study to improve the safety of crude oil transported by rail. 

The agreement provides $1,500,000 to continue this study. ' 

NAVAL PETROLEUM AND OIL SHALE RESERVES 

The agreement provides $10,000,000 for the operation of the Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale 

Reserves. 

STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE 

The agreement provides $235,000,000 for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Funding above the 

budget request is to address facilities development and operations, including physical security and cavern 

integrity, and to maintain 1,000,000 barrels of gasoline blendstock in the Northeast Gasoline Supply 

Reserve. The agreement includes legislative language regarding a drawdown and sale of oil and use of 

proceeds in fiscal year 2019. 

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SPR PETROLEUM ACCOUNT 

The agreement provides $10,000,000 for the SPR Petroleum Account to pay for the costs of 

certain statutorily-mandated crude oil sales. 

NORTHEAST HOME HEATING OIL RESERVE 

The agreement provides $10,000,000 for the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve. 

ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION 

The conferees provide $125,000,000 for the Energy Information Administration. 

NON-DEFENSE ENVIRONMENT AL CLEANUP 

The conferees provide $310,000,000 for Non-Defense Environmental Cleanup. 

Small Sites.-Within amounts for Small Sites cleanup, $35,000,000 shall be for Lawrence 

Berkeley National Laboratory, $10,000,000 shall be for Oak Ridge activities, $45,000,000 shall be for 

Moab, $20,456,000 shall be for Brookhaven National Laboratory to continue removal of the High Flux 

Beam Reactor stack, and no further direction. If any of the funding for Brookhaven is in excess of needs 

such sums shall be applied to other Small Site cleanup activities. 

URANIUM ENRICHMENT DECONTAMINATION AND DECOMMISSIONING FUND 

The conferees provide $841,129,000 for activities funded from the Uranium Enrichment 

Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund. 

Portsmouth-The conferees includes $60,000,000 above the budget request for Portsmouth 

cleanup, which is equivalent to the amount of proceeds that the Department planned to generate through 

bartering arrangements in order to fund additional cleanup in fiscal year 2019. The Department shall not 

barter, transfer, or sell uranium in order to generate additional funding for Portsmouth cleanup that is in 

excess of the amount of funding provided in this Act. 

SCIENCE 

The conferees provide $6,585,000,000 for the Office of Science. 

The agreement provides $4,000,000, to be funded from across all Office of Science programs, to 

support the Distinguished Scientist Program, as authorized in section 5011 of Public Law 110---69. The 

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Department is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress not 

later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act a plan that responds to the recommendations of the 

National Academies study "Opportunities in Intense Ultrafast Lasers, Towards the Brightest Light". 

Advanced Scientific Computing Research.-Within available funds, the agreement provides 

$140,000,000 for the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility, $200,000,000 for the Oak Ridge Leadership 

Computing Facility, $105,000,000 for the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center at 

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, $10,000,000 for the Computational Sciences Graduate Fellowship 

program, and $85,000,000 for ESnet. The agreement provides $75,667,000 for Computational Partnerships 

(SciDAC). Within funds for SciDAC, up to $13,000,000 is to support work on artificial intelligence and big 

data focused on the development of algorithms and methods to identify new ways of extracting information 

from data generated at the Office of Science's large user facilities or validating use of machine learning in 

the Office of Science's program's scientific simulations. This is the only funding recommended within the 

Office of Science that shall be available for this work. Further, none of the funding is available for clinical 

trials or therapeutics. The Department is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both 

Houses of Congress not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act a briefing on its plan for 

implementing this artificial intelligence and big data initiative. 

Basic Energy Sciences (BES) .-The agreement provides not less than $135,000,000 for the 

Nanoscale Science Research Centers. The agreement includes not less than $505,000,000 for facilities 

operations at the five BES light sources to adequately invest in the recapitalization of key instruments and 

infrastructure, and in staff and other resources necessary to deliver critical scientific capabilities to users, 

and no further direction. The Department is directed to submit as part of its fiscal year 2020 budget 

submission a plan for the buildout of additional beamlines to fully leverage the capabilities of the NSLS-II. 

The Department is directed to resume annual or at minimum, biennial, Implementation Grant solicitations 

for EPSCoR. In addition, the Department is directed to submit to the Committees on Appropriations of both 

Houses of Congress not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act a report that provides a plan for 

future EPSCoR solicitations. The agreement provides $282,000,000 for the high-flux neutron sources 

which will allow for both Spallation Neutron Source and High Flux Isotope Reactor to proceed with the 

most critical deferred repairs, replace outdated instruments, and make essential machine improvements. 

The agreement provides not less than $19,100,000 for Other Project Costs, of which $6,000,000 is for the 

High Energy Upgrade at LCLS-11, $6, I 00,000 is for LCLS-11, $2,000,000 is for the Advanced Light 

Source Upgrade, and $5,000,000 is for the Second Target Station. The Department is directed to proceed 

with the upgrade of existing user facilities and major construction projects for new user facilities in a 

manner consistent with the June 2016 BESAC recommendations and subsequent Departmental reviews and 

findings related to these projects. Further, the Department is directed to follow the Department of Energy 

Order 413.3B project management reporting requirements for these projects and provide project data sheets 

for those projects in the budget submission. Within available funds, the agreement provides $26,000,000 

for exascale systems. The Department is directed to continue its partnership with qualified institutions of 

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higher education in support of energy research activities related to enhanced efficiency in energy 

conversion and utilization, including emergent polymer optoelectronic technologies. 

Biological and Environmental Research (BER) .-The following is the only direction provided for 

BER. The Department is directed to give priority to optimizing the operation of BER user facilities. In 

addition, the Department is directed to maintain Genomic Science as a top priority. Within available funds, 

the agreement provides $100,000,000 for the four Bioenergy Research Centers, $90,000,000 for 

Foundational Genomics Research, $34,908,000 for Biomolecular Characterization and Imaging Science, 

and $70,000,000 for the Joint Genome Institute. Within available funds, $10,000,000 is to begin the 

establishment of a national microbiome database. 

Within available funds, not less than $40,000,000 is for Terrestrial Ecosystem Science, of which 

not less than $10,000,000 is for NGEE-Arctic, $5,800,000 is for NGEE-Tropics, $8,300,000 is for the 

SPRUCE field site, $6,800,000 is for the Watershed Function Science Focus Area, and $5,700,000 is for 

Ameriflux Long-Term Earth Systems Observations. Within available funds, not less than $22,143,000 is 

for Subsurface Biogeochemical Research, including not less than $3,000,000 to support ongoing research 

and discovery related to mercury biogeochemical transformations in the environment. Within available 

funds, the agreement provides $97,000,000 for Earth and Environmental Systems Modeling. The 

Department is directed to expend funds for earth system modeling, and regional and global analysis. 

Further, the Department is directed to make land-energy interactions, land biogeochemistry, uncertainty 

quantification, and model evaluation a priority within the regional and global modeling activities and 

continue to support performance optimization of coupled systems for execution on high performance and 

exascale systems. The agreement provides $15,000,000 for exascale computing. The agreement provides 

$45,000,000 for the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, $68,000,000 for the Atmospheric 

Radiation Measurement (ARM) User Facility, and $17,500,000 to replace the ARM mobile unit. 

Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) .-The following is the only direction for FES. The agreement 

provides $286,704,000 for burning plasma science foundations, $61,246,000 for burning plasma science 

long pulse, and $84,050,000 for discovery plasma science. Within available funds, the agreement provides 

$18,000,000 for High Energy Density Laboratory Plasmas and $25,000,000 for Scientific Discovery 

through Advanced Computing. Within available funds, the agreement includes $5,000,000 to provide 

upgrades to the Safety and Tritium Applied Research Facility and not less than $7,000,000 for the 

Materials Plasma Exposure eXperiment. The agreement provides $132,000,000 for the U.S. contribution to 

the ITER project and no further direction. The Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee is directed to 

work with the Office of Nuclear Energy to review establishing a reactor concepts research, development, 

and deployment activity. The Department is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of 

both Houses of Congress not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act a briefing on a 

recommendation, which if supported, will include a technical plan, program and eligibility requirements, 

and funding profile for future fiscal years. 

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High Energy Physics.-Within available funds, the agreement provides $15,000,000 for PIP-II; 

$6,250,000 for ongoing efforts for commissioning and initial operation of the camera for the Large 

Synoptic Survey Telescope Camera; $10,000,000 to continue the upgrade of FACET II; $105,000,000 for 

the HL-LHC Upgrade Projects; and $22,450,000 to complete the dark energy and dark matter experiments, 

of which $5,450,000 is for DESI and $14,450,000 is for LUX ZEPLIN. 

Nuclear Physics.-Within available funds, the agreement provides $11,500,000 for the Stable 

Isotope Production Facility, $6,600,000 for the Gamma-Ray Energy Tracking Array, and $5,660,000 for 

the Super Pioneering High Energy Nuclear Interaction Experiment. The Department is directed to give 

priority to optimizing the operations for the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider, the Continuous Electron Beam 

Accelerator Facility, the Argonne Tandem Linac Accelerator System, and the Brookhaven Linac Isotope 

Producer Facility. 

Workforce Development.-Within available funds, the agreement provides $10,300,000 for the 

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship and $3,500,000 for the Graduate Student Research Program. 

Science Laboratories lnfrastructure.-The Office of Science is directed to work with the Office of 

Nuclear Energy to demonstrate a commitment to operations and maintenance of nuclear facilities at Oak 

Ridge National Laboratory that support multiple critical missions. 

ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY-ENERGY 

The conferees provide $366,000,000 for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. 

The Department is directed to continue to spend funds provided on research and development and 

program direction. The Department shall not use any appropriated funds to plan or execute the termination 

of ARP A-E. In addition, the Department is directed to disburse funds appropriated for ARP A-E on 

eligible projects within a reasonable time period, consistent with past practices. 

TITLE 17 INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM 

The conferees provide $33,000,000 for administrative expenses for the Title 17 Innovative 

Technology Loan Guarantee Program. This amount is offset by estimated revenues of$15,000,000, 

resulting in a net appropriation of$18,000,000. The Department shall not use funds to plan, develop, 

implement, or pursue the elimination of the Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program. 

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES MANUFACTURING LOAN PROGRAM 

The conferees provide $5,000,000 for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan 

Program. 

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TRIBAL ENERGY LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM 

The conferees provide $1,000,000 for the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program. 

OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS 

The conferees provide $18,000,000 for the Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. 

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION 

The agreement provides $165,858,000 for Departmental Administration. 

Control Points.-In lieu of House and Senate direction on control points, the agreement includes 

six reprogramming control points in this account to provide flexibility in the management of support 

functions. The Other Departmental Administration activity includes Management, Project Management 

Oversight and Assessments, Chief Human Capital Officer, Office of Technology Transitions, Office of 

Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, General Counsel, Office of Policy, International Affairs, 

and Public Affairs. The Department is directed to continue to submit a budget request that proposes a 

separate funding level for each of these activities. The agreement does not adopt the proposal to transfer 

staff from the applied energy offices to International Affairs. Within International Affairs, the agreement 

includes $2,000,000 for the Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation and 

$4,000,000 for the U.S.-Israel Center of Excellence in Energy, Engineering and Water Technology, which 

were previously funded in the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy account. 

Chief Information Officer.-To enhance the accountability for management of cyber resources, 

the agreement consolidates cybersecurity funding under the Office of the Chieflnformation Officer. The 

recommendation includes $131,624,000, including $96,793,000 as requested within Departmental 

Administration and $34,831,000 as requested for CyberOne activities within the DOE working capital 

fund. Within this amount, not less than $71,501,000 shall be for cybersecurity and secure information. 

Nuclear Power Plant Closings.-Prior to the opening of a permanent repository or monitored 

retrievable storage for spent nuclear fuel, power plant sites serve as de facto storage facilities for this 

nuclear waste. When a plant closes, onsite storage of spent nuclear fuel can be a factor affecting 

redevelopment of the location. The Department is directed to submit to the Committees on Appropriations 

of both Houses of Congress not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act a study on existing 

public and private resources and funding for which municipalities where a nuclear power plant is 

decommissioned, in the process of decommissioning, or plans to shut down within 3 years of enactment of 

this Act and contains nuclear waste within its boundaries may be eligible. 

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Radium Contamination-The Department shall review the details of any facility of the Nevada 

System of Higher Education, as defined by the State of Nevada, that is contaminated with radium to 

determine whether the Department has a legal liability or authorization for remediation of such facility. 

Energy Technology Commercialization Fund.- In making awards from the Energy Technology 

Commercialization Fund established under section lOOl(e) of the Energy Policy Act of2005 (42 U.S.C. 

1639l(e)), the requirements for matching funds shall be determined by the Secretary of Energy in 

accordance with section 988 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 16352). 

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 

The agreement provides $51,330,000 for the Office of the Inspector General. 

ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES 

NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 

The conferees provide $15,228,618,000 for the National Nuclear Security Administration 

(NNSA). The conferees include funding for the NNSA's institutional plant projects in the agreement and 

direct the NNSA to expedite reports that account for site indirect overhead and administrative costs as 

directed by the Congress. 

The NNSA Act clearly lays out the functions of the NNSA and gives the Administrator authority 

over, and responsibility for, those functions. While the NNSA may expend funds to study its organizational 

structure, no funds shall be used to reorganize or reclassify any of those functions specified in the NNSA 

Act. 

WEAPONS ACTIVITIES 

The conferees provide $11,100,000,000 for Weapons Activities. The agreement directs the use of 

$13,080,000 in unexpended prior-year balances to offset fiscal year 2019 needs. 

When proposing new or modified nuclear weapons activities, the Department shall ensure 

adherence to the requirements of 50 U.S.C. 2529, including requesting a single dedicated line item for such 

activities. The NNSA is directed to comply with the direction in the House report regarding the W76-2 

Modification Program. 

IWIW78 Life Extension Program.-In lieu oflanguage in the House report on the W78 Life 

Extension Program (LEP), the NNSA is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both 

Houses of Congress, not later than 60 days after the of enactment of this Act and prior to commencement of 

phase 6.2, a report that provides the rationale for an insensitive-high explosive (IHE)-based system, an 

updated estimate of the cost and schedule for warhead development and production, and a rough order of 

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magnitude cost and schedule comparison of the differences between the requested IW and a W76 LEP-like 

refurbishment of the W78. Further, the NNSA shall initiate an independent review by the Office of Cost 

Estimating and Program Evaluation ( CEPE) of the analysis of alternatives process conducted as part of the 

life extension study of the W78 to assess objectivity, thoroughness, and adherence to the Government 

Accountability Office recommended best practices, in accordance with current NNSA policy. 

Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this Act, the NNSA shall provide to the Committees 

on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report that includes the following: (1) the results of the 

CEPE review; (2) a cost and schedule estimate to refurbish the W78 warhead in a manner similar to the 

W76 LEP; (3) a cost estimate for any needed upgrades to Department of Defense facilities to fully satisfy 

safety requirements for handling conventional high explosives; (4) impacts to the IW/W78 LEP if pit 

production targets are not met; and (5) the certification strategy for the IW/W78 LEP that addresses issues 

raised by the JASONs group in its review of certification risks for an IW with IHE and remanufactured pits. 

Domestic Uranium Enrichment.-ln lieu of House or Senate language, the conferees direct the 

NNSA to ensure that there is a credible plan to complete adequate research, development, and 

demonstration prior to making a decision on domestic uranium enrichment for national security purposes 

and to focus efforts on work that will provide information to support that decision. No funds are provided 

for downblending highly enriched uranium. Funds at the requested level for downblending are included in 

the Tritium Sustainment account. 

Plutonium Pit Production Project.-The conferees include $75,000,000 to commence a new 

project to meet the NNSA's plutonium pit production targets, of which $11,000,000 shall be for the 

subproject to re-categorize the Radiological Laboratory Utility Office Building (RLUOB) to a hazard 

category-3 facility and $6,177,000 shall be for the subproject for the second phase of work to reconfigure 

the PF-4 facility. The NNSA is directed to budget for capital improvements and equipment installations to 

meet plutonium pit production targets, including the RLUOB re-categorization and the PF-4 phase 2 

subprojects, as subprojects within the Plutonium Pit Production Project and to budget for operational 

expenses to meet plutonium pit production targets within Plutonium Sustainment Operations in future 

budget requests. Not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the NNSA shall provide to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report on the current scope, costs, and 

schedule required to meet its plutonium mission targets and shall submit a project data sheet for the 

Plutonium Pit Production Project in its fiscal year 2020 budget submission. 

Science.-Within amounts for Academic Alliances and Partnerships, $20,000,000 shall be for the 

Minority Serving Institution Partnerships Program, within which $2,000,000 shall be for Tribal Colleges 

and Universities. The conferees include $50,000,000 for the Advanced Sources and Detectors Major Item 

of Equipment (MIE) and supporting research activities. The NNSA is directed to submit a project data 

sheet for the Advanced Sources and Detectors MIE in its fiscal year 2020 budget request. Funds for high 

energy density grants are included within the Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) and High Yield program. 

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Inertial Confinement Fusion and High Yield.-Within amounts for ICF, $344,000,000 shall be for 

the National Ignition Facility, $80,000,000 shall be for OMEGA, $63,100,000 shall be for the Z Facility, 

and $7,000,000 shall be for the Naval Research Laboratory. Within available amounts, funds are provided 

for target research, development, and production. Not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the 

NNSA shall provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report on the 

impacts to the ICF program of shifting to a full-cost recovery model for the National Ignition Facility. No 

further direction is provided. 

Advanced Simulation and Computing.-Within amounts for Advanced Simulation and Computing, 

$163,000,000 shall be for the exascale initiative, $20,000,000 shall be for advanced memory technology 

research, and $13,000,000 shall be for work on integrating artificial intelligence approaches into 

mechanistic modeling and prediction. 

Advanced Manufacturing Development.-Within amounts provided for Process Technology 

Development, the agreement includes $5,000,000 to modernize and upgrade legacy applications at weapons 

production facilities. 

Infrastructure and Operations.-The conferees include funding above the budget request within 

Maintenance and Repair and Recapitalization to address the significant backlog of deferred maintenance at 

the NNSA's sites. Within amounts for Recapitalization, $22,500,000 shall be for recapitalization of the 

MESA silicon fab facility as requested and $10,000,000 shall be to advance plans for the Tritium 

Production Capability Project. 

Chemistry and Metallurgy Research (CMR) Building Replacement Project.-The conferees 

include the subproject funding requested to re-categorize the RLUOB to a hazard category-3 facility and 

for the second phase of work to reconfigure the PF-4 facility within the Plutonium Pit Production Project 

and direct the NNSA to request funds by these subprojects within the Plutonium Pit Production Project in 

future budget submissions. 

DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION 

(INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) 

The conferees provide $1,949,000,000 for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation. The agreement 

rescinds $19,000,000 from unexpended prior-year balances and directs the use of$25,000,000 in prior-year 

balances from nonproliferation construction to offset fiscal year 2019 needs. The agreement includes a 

provision that directs the use of $25,000,000 for design activities for the dilute and dispose strategy for 

plutonium disposition and a provision that prohibits the use of funds for construction and procurement 

activities for the Surplus Plutonium Disposition project. 

Global Material Security.-Within amounts for Domestic Radiological Security, the conferees 

provide $12,000,000 to improve capabilities to train first responders and other experts in nuclear 

operations, safeguards, cyber, and emergency response. 

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Material Management and Minimization.-The NNSA shall discontinue requesting funds in this 

account for HEU Reactor Conversion in its fiscal year 2020 budget request and is directed to request funds 

for these activities within Laboratory and Partnership Support and Nonproliferation Fuel Development as 

provided in the conference agreement. Within amounts for Laboratory and Partnership Support, 

$15,000,000 shall be for technical support of global and industry partners that are seeking to minimize the 

use of highly-enriched uranium in the production ofMo-99 and $20,000,000 shall be to support the 

competitively-awarded funding opportunity to expedite the establishment of a stable domestic source of 

Mo-99 that was directed in the fiscal year 2018 Act. 

In lieu of language in the House report, the conferees include funding within Material Disposition 

for design, planning, and other supporting activities for the dilute and dispose strategy for plutonium 

disposition. 

Nonproliferation and Arms Control.-In lieu oflanguage in the Senate report, the NNSA shall 

provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress, not later than 45 days after the 

enactment of this Act, a briefing on international efforts to monitor global technology supply chains and 

implement robust export controls to prevent nuclear proliferation. 

MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility, SRS.-In lieu oflanguage in the House and Senate reports, the 

conferees include funds for the project consistent with the amounts and uses authorized by the National 

Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. 

Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development (DNN R&D).-Within amounts for 

Nonproliferation Fuels Development, $ I 0,000,000 shall be for the national laboratories to develop highdensity low-enriched fuels that could replace highly enriched uranium for naval applications. 

In lieu of the prohibition on the use of funds to convert the Advanced Test Reactor (A TR) and the 

High Flux Isotope Research Reactor (HFIR) in the House report, the NNSA shall provide to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress not later than 90 days after the enactment of 

this Act a report on the total estimated costs to convert ATR, HFIR, TREAT, and any other reactor 

currently planned for conversion through the U.S. High Performance Research Reactor Program. The 

report shall include a multi-year funding plan and schedule through completion for each separate reactor 

conversion and the estimates shall include sufficient contingency to account for any remaining 

programmatic and technical risks associated with the fuel development activities. 

NAVAL REACTORS 

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 

The conferees provide $1,788,618,000 for Naval Reactors. The agreement includes a provision to 

transfer $85,500,000 to Nuclear Energy for operations and maintenance of the Advanced Test Reactor. 

Within funds for Naval Reactors Research and Development, $2,000,000 is for planning, preparation, and 

shipments of nuclear materials to support a pilot project on ZIRCEX. 

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FEDERAL SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The conferees provide $410,000,000 for the federal salaries and expenses of the Office of the 

NNSA Administrator. 

ENVIRONMENT AL AND OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES 

DEFENSE ENVIRONMENT AL CLEANUP 

{INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUNDS) 

The conferees provide $6,028,600,000 for Defense Environmental Cleanup. The conferees include 

a rescission of $4,600,000 in unexpended prior-year balances from the Hexavalent Chromium Pump and 

Treatment Facility project and direct the use of$7,577,000 in prior-year balances from the Savannah River 

Site to offset fiscal year 2019 needs. The Department is directed to submit its fiscal year 2020 budget 

request consistent with the budget structure for the Waste Treatment Plant in this Act. 

In lieu of the direction in the House and Senate reports, no funds are provided within the Richland 

or Office of River Protection control points for the Test Bed Initiative, consistent with the budget request. 

Not later than 60 days after the enactment of this Act, the Department shall submit to the Committees on 

Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report on the Test Bed Initiative that includes expected costs 

and implementation schedule, impacts on the 2016 Consent Decree and Tri-Party Agreement, any 

necessary regulatory or permit changes, any necessary National Environmental Policy Act analysis, any 

necessary changes on site infrastructure, and plans for storage and disposal of waste generated through this 

initiative. If the Department requests funds for the Initiative in future budget submissions, such funds shall 

be requested within the Office of River Protection in a new, separate control point. 

Richland.-Within amounts for Richland, the conferees include $2,000,000 above the budget 

request for maintenance and repair ofB Reactor and additional amounts above the budget request for 

cleanup of the 324 Building, Plutonium Finishing Plant, and K-West facility; interim stabilization of 

PUREX Tunnel #2; and site-wide infrastructure. Also within amounts for Richland, no funding shall be 

available to carry out activities relating to single-shell tank stabilization or tank farm activities outside of 

site-wide infrastructure activities. Within amounts for Central Plateau Remediation, $8,500,000 shall be for 

the Hazardous Materials Management and Emergency Response facilities. 

Technology Development and Deployment.-Within the amounts provided for Technology 

Development and Deployment, not less than $5,000,000 shall be for work on qualification, testing, and 

research to advance the state of the art of containment ventilation systems and the Department shall take the 

necessary steps to implement and competitively award a cooperative university affiliated research center 

for that purpose; $5,000,000 shall be for the National Spent Fuel Program at Idaho National Laboratory to 

address activities recommended by the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board as directed in the House 

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report; $5,000,000 shall be for independent review, analysis, and applied research to support cost-effective, 

risk-informed cleanup decision-making; and no further direction. 

OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES 

The conferees provide $860,292,000 for Other Defense Activities and include the use of 

$2,000,000 in unexpended prior-year balances to offset fiscal year 2019 needs. The agreement includes 

$12,000,000 above the budget request for targeted investments to defend the U.S. energy sector against the 

evolving threat of cyber and other attacks in support of the resiliency of the nation's electric grid and 

energy infrastructure. 

The conferees are concerned with the recently issued Order 140.1, Interface with the Defense 

Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), and the potential impacts on the ability of the DNFSB to carry 

out its Congressionally-mandated responsibilities. Not later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act, the 

Department shall provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a briefing on 

how the Order differs from the previous Manual, how the Department plans to incorporate concerns from 

the DNFSB and the public, and the Department's plans to implement the Order across the organization. 

POWER MARKETING ADMINISTRATIONS 

No funds are recommended to divest transmission assets of the Power Marketing Administrations 

(PMA). The conferees remind the Department of the prohibition on studying transfer of PMA assets in 

Public Law 99-349. 

Organizational Reporting-The Department recently announced a change in organizational 

structure moving the point of reporting for the PMAs to the Assistant Secretary for Electricity from the 

Deputy Secretary. The Committee has heard concerns that the realignment may indicate an intention to 

change the substantive relationship between the Department and each PMA, including actions related to 

PMA leadership decisions, use of the PMAs and their resources, and ratemaking; the Committee does not 

support such a change. The PMAs have unique statutory requirements, and the Committee expects the 

Department to adhere to and not expand upon those requirements. 

BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION FUND 

The agreement provides no appropriation for the Bonneville Power Administration, which derives 

its funding from revenues deposited into the Bonneville Power Administration Fund. 

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SOUTHEASTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION 

The agreement provides a net appropriation of$0 for the Southeastern Power Administration. 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SOUTHWESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION 

The agreement provides a net appropriation of$10,400,000 for the Southwestern Power 

Administration. To ensure sufficient authority to meet purchase power and wheeling needs, the agreement 

includes $40,000,000 above the level credited as offsetting collections by the Congressional Budget Office. 

The Department is directed to continue working with the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress to provide necessary information to address this scoring issue for future fiscal years. 

CONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, WESTERN AREA POWER 

ADMINISTRATION 

The agreement provides a net appropriation of$89,372,000 for the Western Area Power 

Administration. To ensure sufficient authority to meet purchase power and wheeling needs, the agreement 

includes $45,442,000 above the level credited as offsetting collections by the Congressional Budget Office. 

The Department is directed to continue working with the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress to provide necessary information to address this scoring issue for future fiscal years. 

FALCON AND AMISTAD OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE FUND 

The agreement provides a net appropriation of $228,000 for the Falcon and Amistad Operating 

and Maintenance Fund. The agreement includes the use of $2,500,000 in prior-year balances. The 

agreement includes legislative language authorizing the acceptance and use of contributed funds in fiscal 

year 2019 for operating, maintaining, repairing, rehabilitating, replacing, or upgrading the hydroelectric 

facilities at the Falcon and Amistad Dams. 

Concerns persist that additional infrastructure investments are necessary at the Falcon and 

Amistad dams. Western is directed to coordinate with the International Boundary and Water Commission 

to determine a plan for addressing any needed improvements and brief the Committees on Appropriations 

of both Houses of Congress not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act on progress towards 

finalizing a plan. 

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FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The agreement provides $369,900,000 for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). 

Revenues for FERC are set to an amount equal to the budget authority, resulting in a net appropriation of 

$0. 

FERC shall require the licensee of Oroville Dam to request the United States Society on Dams to 

nominate independent consultants to prepare a level 2 risk analysis, consistent with the Commission's 

guidelines, for use in conducting the next Part 12 safety review of Oroville Dam, currently scheduled for 

2019. FERC shall ensure the independence of the nominated consultants from the licensee. 

GENERAL PROVISIONS-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) 

The conferees include a modified provision prohibiting the use of funds provided in this title to 

initiate requests for proposals, other solicitations, or arrangements for new programs or activities that have 

not yet been approved and funded by the Congress; requires notification or a report for certain funding 

actions; prohibits funds to be used for certain multi-year "Energy Programs" activities without notification; 

and prohibits the obligation or expenditure of funds provided in this title through a reprogramming of funds 

except in certain circumstances. 

The conferees include a provision authorizing intelligence activities of the Department of Energy 

for purposes of section 504 of the National Security Act of 1947. 

The conferees include a provision prohibiting the use of funds in this title for capital construction 

of high hazard nuclear facilities, unless certain independent oversight is conducted. 

The conferees include a provision prohibiting the use of funds in this title to approve critical 

decision-2 or critical decision-3 for certain construction projects, unless a separate independent cost 

estimate has been developed for that critical decision. 

The conferees include a provision on the Department of Energy's Working Capital Fund. 

The conferees include a provision prohibiting funds in the Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation 

account for certain activities and assistance in the Russian Federation. 

The conferees include a provision regarding management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. 

The conferees include a provision regarding authority to release refined petroleum product from 

the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. 

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

ENERGY PROGRAMS 

ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY 

Sustai nab 1 e Transportat 1 on 

Vehicle technologies 

Bioenergy technologies. 

Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. 

Subtotal, Sustainable Transportation. 

Renewable Energy 

Solar energy. 

Wind energy 

Water power 

Geothermal technologies. 

Subtotal, Renewable Energy 

Energy Efficiency: 

Advanced manufacturing. 

Building technologies 

Federal energy management program 

Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs: 

Weatherizati on: 

Weatheri zat ion assistance program 

Training and technical assistance. 

Subtotal, Weatherization. 

State Energy Program Grants 

Subtotal, weatherization and Intergovernmental 

Program 

Sub to ta 1 , Energy Efficiency. 

Corporate Support: 

Facilities and infrastructure: 

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 

Program direction. 

Strategic programs. 

Subtotal, Corporate Support. 

TOTAL, ENERGY EFFICENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY. 

ELECTRICITY DELIVERY AND ENERGY RELIABILITY 

Research and development 

Transmission Reliability 

Resi 1 i ent Di stri buti on Systems. 

Cyber security for energy de 1 i very systems. 

Energy storage. 

Transformer resilience and advanced components 

Subtota 1 , Research and deve 1 opment 

Transmission Permitting and Technical Assistance. 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

337,500 

221,545 

115,000 

------------

674,045 

241,600 

92,000 

105,000 

80,906 

------------

519,506 

305,000 

220,727 

27,000 

248,000 

3,000 

------------

251,000 

55,000 

------------

306,000 

------------ 858, 727 

92,000 

162,500 

15,000 

269,500 

2,321,778 

39,000 

38,000 

75,829 

41,000 

7,000 

200,829 

7,000 

FY 2019 

Request 

68,500 

37,000 

58,000 

------------

163,500 

67,000 

33,000 

45,000 

30,000 

------------

175,000 

75,000 

57,000 

10,000 

------------

------------

142,000 

90,000 

125,110 

215,110 

695,610 

Conference 

344,000 

226,000 

120,000 

------------

690,000 

246,500 

92,000 

105,000 

84,000 

------------ 527,500 

320,000 

226,000 

30,000 

254,000 

3,000 

------------

257,000 

55,000 

------------

312,000 

------------

888,000 

97,000 

162,500 

14,000 

273,500 

2,379,000 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Infrastructure security and energy restoration 

Program direction. 

TOTAL, ELECTRICITY DELIVERY AND ENERGY RELIABILITY 

CYBERSECURITY, ENERGY SECURITY, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE 

Cybersecurity for energy delivery systems. 

Infrastructure security and energy res to ration 

Program direction 

TOTAL, CYBERSECURITY, ENERGY SECURITY, AND 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE, 

ELECTRICITY DELIVERY 

Transmission reliability. 

Resi 1 i ent di stri buti on systems. 

Energy storage 

Transformer resi 1 i ence and advanced components 

Transmission permitting and technical assistance. 

Program direction 

TOTAL, ELECTRICITY DELIVERY, 

NUCLEAR ENERGY 

Research and development 

Integrated university program. 

STEP R&D 

Nuclear energy enabling technologies 

Reactor concepts RD&D, 

Fuel eye le research and development. 

Internal i anal nuclear energy cooperation. 

Subtotal, Research and development. 

Infrastructure: 

Radial ogi cal facilities management: 

Space and defense infrastructure. 

Research reactor infrastructure. 

Subtotal , Radio 1 og i cal facilities management 

INL facilities management: 

INL operations and infrastructure. 

Construction: 

16-E-2DO Sample preparation laboratory, 

Subtotal, !NL facilities management. 

Subtotal, Infrastructure 

Idaho si tewi de safeguards and security. 

Program direction. 

TOTAL, NUCLEAR ENERGY, 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

12,000 

28,500 

248,329 

5,000 

5,000 

159,000 

237,000 

260,056 

3,000 

669,056 

20,000 

9,000 

-----------· 

29,000 

288,000 

6,000 

294,000 

323,000 

133,DOO 

80,00D 

1,205,056 

FY 2019 

Request 

70,000 

18,000 

7,800 

95,800 

13,000 

10,000 

8,000 

5,000 

6,000 

19,309 

61,309 

116,000 

163,000 

60,000 

2,5DD 

341,500 

9,000 

------------

9,000 

204,000 

204,0DO 

213,000 

136,090 

66,5DD 

757,090 

Conference 

89,500 

19,000 

11,500 

120,000 

39,000 

40,000 

46,000 

7,000 

7,000 

17, OOD 

156,000 

5,000 

5,000 

152,585 

323,500 

263,915 

3,000 

753,000 

20,000 

9,000 

-------·----

29,000 

288,000 

30,000 

318,000 

347,000 

146,090 

80,000 

1 , 326,090 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

FY 2019 

Request Conference 

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 

Coal CCS and Power Systems 

Carbon Capture. 

Carbon Storage 

Advanced Energy Systems 

Cross Cutting Research 

NETL Coal Research and Development. 

STEP (Supercritical CO2). 

Transformational Coal Pilots 

Subtotal, Coal CCS and Power Systems 

Natural Gas Technologies: 

Research 

Un convent i anal foss 1 l energy tech no 1 ogi es from 

petroleum - oil technologies 

Program direction. 

Special recruitment programs. 

NETL Research and Operations. 

NETL Infrastructure 

TOTAL, FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. 

NAVAL PETROLEUM AND OIL SHALE RESERVES 

Use of prior year balances .. 

TOTAL, NAVAL PETROLEUM AND OIL SHALE RESERVES. 

STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE 

STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE. 

Sale of crude oil. 

Use of sale proceeds 

TOTAL, STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE 

SPR PETROLEUM ACCOUNT 

SPR Petroleum Account. 

TOTAL, SPR PETROLEUM ACCOUNT 

NORTHEAST HOME HEATING OIL RESERVE 

NORTHEAST HOME HEAT! NG OIL RESERVE. 

Use of prior year balances 

TOTAL, NORTHEAST HOME HEATING OIL RESERVE 

ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION 

NON -DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP 

Fast Flux Test Reactor Facility (WA). 

Gaseous Diffusion Pl ants. 

100,671 

98,096 

112,000 

58,350 

53,000 

24,000 

35,000 ------------

481,117 

50,000 

40,000 

60,000 

700 

50,000 

45,000 ------------

726,817 __________ :;::;: 

20,200 

-15,300 ------------

4,900 

252,000 

-350,000 

350,000 

------------

252,000 

8,400 

------------

8,400 

10,000 

-3,500 

6,500 

125,000 

2,240 

101,304 

20,000 

20,000 

135,000 

78,300 

65,000 

25,000 

------------

343,300 

5,500 

14,000 

61,070 

200 

40,000 

38,000 ------------

502,070 

------------

20,550 

-10, 550 ------------

10,000 

175,105 

-300,000 

------------

-124, 895 

------------

10,000 

10,000 

115,035 

2,240 

100,575 

100,671 

98,096 

129,683 

56,350 

54,000 

22,430 

25,000 ------------

486,230 

51,000 

46,000 

61,070 

700 

50,000 

45,000 

------------

740,000 

------------

10,000 

------------

10,000 

235,000 

-300,000 

300,000 ------------

235,000 

10,000 

------------

10,000 

10,000 

10,000 

125,000 

2,240 

101,304 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Small sites 

West Valley Demonstration Project 

TOTAL, NON-DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP 

URANIUM ENRICHMENT DECONTAMINATION 

AND DECOMMISSIONING FUND 

Oak Ridge 

Nuclear faci 1 i ty D&D, Paducah. 

Portsmouth: 

Nuclear facility D&D, Portsmouth. 

Construction: 

15-U-408 On-site waste disposal facility, 

Portsmouth 

Total, Portsmouth 

Pension and community and regulatory support. 

Title X uranium/thorium reimbursement program 

TOTAL, UED&D FUND. 

SCIENCE 

Advanced sci ent i fi c computing research. 

Construction: 

17-SC-20 SC Exascale Computing Project 

Subtotal, Advanced scientific computing 

research 

Basic energy sciences: 

Research 

Construction: 

13-SC-10 LINAC coherent light source II, SLAG. 

18-SC-10 APS Upgrade, ANL. 

18-SC-11 Spa 11 at ion Neutron Source Proton Power 

Upgrade (PPU), ORNL 

18-SC-12 Advanced Light Source Upgrade (ALS-U), 

LBNL .. 

18-SC-13 LINAC coherent light source II HE, SLAG 

19-SC-14 Second Target Station, ORNL. 

Subtotal, Construction. 

Subtotal, Basic energy sc, ences. 

Biological and environmental research. 

Fusion energy sciences: 

Research 

Construct 1 on: 

14-SC-60 ITER. 

Subtotal, Fusion energy sciences. 

High energy physics· 

Research 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

119,856 

75,000 

298,400 

194,673 

205,530 

342,389 

38,882 

------------ 381,271 

22,794 

35, 732 

------------ 840,000 

------------

605,000 

205,000 

------------

810,000 

1,744,900 

192,100 

93,000 

36,000 

16,000 

8,000 

------------

345,100 

------------

2,090,000 

673,000 

410,111 

122,000 

------------ 532,111 

767,600 

FY 2019 

Request 

55,031 

60,554 

218,400 

151,039 

202,581 

306,931 

41,168 

------------

348,099 

21,030 

30,000 

------------

752,749 

------------

666,304 

232,706 

------------

899,010 

1,635,700 

139,300 

60,000 

10,000 

5,000 

------------

214,300 

------------ 1,850,000 

500,000 

265,000 

75,000 

------------ 340,000 

627,000 

Conference 

131,456 

75,000 

310,000 

195,000 

206,000 

366,931 

41,168 

------------ 408,099 

21,030 

11,000 

------------

841,129 

===-----==== 

702,794 

232,706 

------------

935,500 

1,757,700 

129,300 

130,000 

60,000 

60,000 

28,000 

1,000 

------------ 408,300 

------------

2,166,000 

705,000 

432,000 

132,000 

------------

564,000 

800,000 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Construction: 

11-SC-40 Long baseline neutrino facility/ deep 

underground neutrino experiment, FNAL. 

11-SC-41 Muon to electron convers1on experiment, 

FNAL. 

18-SC-42 PIP-II, FNAL 

Subtotal, Construction 

Subtotal, High energy physics 

Nuclear physics: 

Operat i ans and maintenance. 

Construction: 

14-SC-50 Facility for rare isotope beams, 

Michigan State University. 

Subtotal, Nuclear physics 

Workforce deve 1 opment for teachers and sci ent 1 sts. 

Science laboratories infrastructure: 

Infrastructure support: 

Payment in lieu of taxes. 

Oak Ridge landlord. 

Facilities and infrastructure 

Oak Ridge nuclear operations 

Subtotal, Infrastructure support 

Construction: 

19-SC-71 Science User Support Center, 8NL. 

19-SC-72 Electrical Capacity and Distribution 

Capability' ANL. 

19-SC-73 Translational Research Capability, ORNL 

19-SC-74 BioEPIC Building, LBNL 

18-SC-71 Energy Sciences Capability, PNNL. 

17-SC-71 Integrated Engineering Research Center, 

FNAL 

17-SC-73 Core Facility Revitalization, BNL 

15-SC-78 Integrative genomics building, L8NL 

15-SC-76 Materials design laboratory, ANL. 

Subtotal, Construction: 

Subtotal, Science laboratories 

infrastructure. 

Safeguards and security. 

Science program direction 

TOTAL, SCIENCE. 

NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL 

ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY-ENERGY 

ARPA-E proiects. 

Program direction. 

TOTAL, ARPA-E. 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

95,000 

44,400 

1,000 

140,400 

908,000 

586,800 

97,200 

684,000 

19,500 

1,713 

6,382 

70,347 

26,000 

------------

104,442 

20,000 

20,000 

30,000 

38,350 

44,500 

152,850 

257,292 

103,000 

183,000 

6,259,903 

324,064 

29,250 

353,314 

FY 2019 

Request 

113,000 

30,000 

143,000 

770,000 

525,000 

75,000 

600,000 

19,000 

1,513 

6,434 

30,724 

10,000 

------------

48,671 

2,000 

20,000 

4,000 

5,000 

13,632 

13,549 

20,000 

78,181 

126,852 

106,110 

180,000 

5,390,972 

90,000 

Conference 

130,000 

30,000 

20,000 

180,000 

980,000 

615,000 

75,000 

690,000 

22,500 

1,713 

6,434 

45,543 

26,000 

------------

79,690 

7,000 

30,000 

25,000 

5,000 

24,000 

20,000 

42,200 

153,200 

232,890 

106,110 

183,000 

6,585,000 

334,750 

31,250 

366,000 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts ,n thousands) 

TITLE 17 - INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN GUARANTEE PGM 

Admi ni strati ve expenses. 

Offsetting collection. 

Rescission 

TOTAL, TITLE 17 - INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY LOAN 

GUARANTEE PROGRAM 

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES MANUFACTURING LOAN PGM 

Admi ni strati ve expenses 

TOTAL, ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES 

MANUFACTURING LOAN PROGRAM 

TRIBAL ENERGY LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM 

Administrative expenses 

Rescission. 

TOTAL, TRIBAL ENERGY LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM. 

OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS 

Indian energy program. 

Prag ram Direction. 

TOTAL, OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY POLICY AND 

PROGRAMS 

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION 

Admi ni strati ve operati ans: 

Salaries and expenses 

Office of the Secretary: 

Program d 1 rect ion 

Chief Financial Officer 

Chief Information Officer. 

Office of Indian energy policy and programs. 

Congressional and intergovernmental affairs. 

Economic impact and diversity 

Other Departmental Admi ni strati on 

Subtotal, Salaries and expenses. 

Subtotal , Admi ni strati ve operat i ans. 

Strategic partnership projects 

Subtotal, Departmental administration. 

Use of prior-year balances 

Funding from other defense act i vi ti es 

Total, Departmental administration (gross). 

Miscellaneous revenues. 

TOTAL, DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION (net). 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

33,000 

-10,000 

23,000 

5,000 

5,000 

1,000 

1,000 

5,300 

48,484 

126,274 

18,000 

6,200 

10,169 

174,225 ------------

388,652 

------------ 388,652 

40,000 

428,652 

-143, 000 

285,652 

-96,000 

189,652 

FY 2019 

Request 

10,000 

-15,000 

-240,000 

-245,000 

1,000 

1,000 

-8,500 

-8, 500 

5,395 

48,912 

96,793 

10,005 

6,212 

10,005 

173,901 

------------ 351,223 

------------ 351,223 

40,000 

391 , 223 

-2, 000 

-153,689 

235,534 

-96,000 

139,534 

Conference 

33,000 

-15,000 

18,000 

5,000 

5,000 

1,000 

1,000 

13,200 

4,800 

18,000 

5,395 

48,912 

131,624 

6,200 

10,169 

173,247 ------------

375,547 

------------

375,547 

40,000 

415,547 

-2,000 

-151 ,689 

261,858 

-96,000 

165,858 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 

Office of the inspector general 

TOTAL, ENERGY PROGRAMS 

ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES 

NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 

WEAPONS ACTIVITIES 

Directed stockpi 1 e work, 

B61 Life extension program 

W76 Life extension program. 

W88 Alteration program. 

W80-4 Life extension program 

IW-1 

W76-2 Modification program. 

Stockpile systems: 

B61 Stockpile systems. 

W76 Stockpile systems. 

W78 Stockpile systems. 

W80 Stockpile systems 

B83 Stockpile systems 

W87 Stockpile systems. 

W88 Stockpile systems. 

Subtotal , Stockpile systems. 

Weapons dismantlement and disposition 

Stockpile services: 

Production support, 

Research and Development support. 

Rand D certification and safety. 

Management, technology, and production. 

Subtotal, Stockp1 le systems 

Strategic materials: 

Uranium sustainment 

Plutonium sustainment; 

Plutonium sustainment ope rat i ans. 

Plutonium pit product 1 on project 

Subtotal, Plutonium sustainment. 

Tr, ti um sustainment. 

Lithium sustainment. 

Domestic uranium enrichment. 

Strategic materials sustainment. 

Subtotal, Strategic materials. 

Subtotal, Directed stockpile work. 

Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E): 

Science: 

Advanced cert i fi cation 

Primary assessment technologies 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

49,000 

12,918,049 

788,572 

224,134 

332,292 

399,090 

59, 729 

51,400 

60,100 

80,087 

35,762 

83,2DO 

131,576 

-----------

501,854 

56,000 

485,400 

31,150 

196,840 

285,400 

------------

998,790 

24,000 

210,367 

------------

210,367 

198,152 

60,000 

216,196 

------------

708,715 

------------ 4,009,447 

57,710 

89,313 

FY 2019 

Request 

51,330 

8,512,504 

794,049 

48,888 

304,285 

654,766 

53,000 

65,000 

64,547 

94,300 

81,329 

80,204 

35,082 

83,107 

180,913 

------------

619,482 

56,000 

512,916 

38,129 

216,582 

300,736 

------------

1,068,363 

87,182 

361,282 

------------

361,282 

205,275 

29,135 

100,704 

218,794 

------------

1,002,372 

------------

4,666,205 

57,710 

95,057 

Conference 

51,330 

13,472,407 

794,049 

48,888 

304,285 

654,766 

53,000 

65,000 

64,547 

84,300 

81,329 

SD, 204 

35,082 

83,107 

170,913 

------------

599,482 

56,000 

510,000 

36,150 

201 , 840 

300, 736 

1 , 048 ,726 

87,182 

286,282 

75,000 

------------

361,282 

290,275 

29,135 

50,000 

216,196 

------------

1,034,070 

------------

4,658,266 

57,710 

89,313 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Dynamic materials properties. 

Advanced radiography. 

Secondary assessment technologies. 

Academic alliances and partnerships 

Enhanced capabilities for subcritical 

experiments 

Subtotal , Science. 

Engineering 

Enhanced surety, 

Weapons system engineering assessment technology 

Nuclear survi vabi l 1 ty 

Enhanced survei 11 ance 

Stockpile responsiveness. 

Subtotal, Engineering 

Inertial confinement fusion ignition and 

high yield· 

Ignition and other stockpile programs. 

Ignition. 

Support of other stockpile programs 

Diagnostics, cryogenics and experi menta 1 

support. 

Pulsed power inertial confinement fusion. 

Joint program in high energy density 

laboratory plasmas .. 

Facility operations and target production. 

Subtotal, Inertial confinement fusion 

ignition and high yield. 

Advanced si mu lat ion and computing: 

Advanced s i mu lat ion and computing 

Construction: 

18-D-67D Exascale class computer cooling 

equipment, LANL 

18-D-620 Exascale computing facility 

modernization project, LLNL, 

Subtotal, Construction 

Subtotal , Advanced si mu lat 1 on, Computing 

and Construction. 

Advanced manufactur1 ng deve 1 opment: 

Additive manfacturi ng. 

Component manufacturing development. 

Process technology development. 

Subtotal, Advanced manufacturing development. 

Subtotal, RDT&E. 

Infrastructure and Operations: 

Operations of faci 1 i ties, 

Safety and environmental ope rat i ans. 

Maintenance and repair of facilities. 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

120,000 

37,600 

76,833 

52,963 

40,105 

474,524 

39,717 

23,029 

45,230 

45,147 

30,000 

183,123 

79,575 

23,565 

77,915 

7,596 

9,492 

346,791 

------------

544,934 

721 , 244 

22,000 

3,000 

------------ 25,000 

------------

746,244 

12,000 

38,644 

34,896 

------------

85,540 

------------

2,034,365 

848,470 

110,000 

515,138 

FY 2019 

Request 

131,000 

32,544 

77,553 

53,364 

117,632 

564,860 

43,226 

27,536 

48,230 

58,375 

34,000 

211,367 

22,434 

17,397 

51,453 

8,310 

319,333 

------------

418,927 

656,401 

24,000 

23,000 

------------

47,000 

------------

703,401 

17,447 

48,477 

30,914 

------------

96,838 

-----------

1,995,393 

891 , 000 

115,000 

365,000 

Conference 

120,000 

32,544 

77,553 

53,364 

50,000 

------------

480,484 

39,717 

23,029 

48,230 

45,147 

34,000 

------------

190,123 

101,140 

77,915 

6,596 

8,492 

350,791 

------------

544,934 

670,119 

24,000 

23,000 ------------

47,000 

------------

717,119 

12,000 

38,644 

30,914 

------------

81,558 

------------

2,014,218 

870,000 

110,000 

515,000 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Recap1 tali zat ion: 

Infrastructure and safety. 

Capability based investments 

Subtotal, Recapitalization 

Construct 1 on: 

19-D-670 138kV Power Transmission System 

Replacement, NNSS. 

18-D-680 Material staging facility, PX. 

18-D-660 Fi re station, Y-12. 

18-D-650 Tritium production capability, SRS. 

18-D-690 Lithium production capability, Y-12. 

17 -D-640 U1 a complex enhancements project, NNSA 

17-D-630 Electrical distribution system, LLNL. 

16-D-515 Albuquerque Complex proiect 

15-D-613 Emergency Operations Center, Y-12. 

07 -D-220 Radioactive l i quid waste treatment 

facility, LANL .. 

07-D-220-04 TRU liquid waste facility, 

LANL 

06-D-141 Uranium Processing Facility, Y-12 

Chemistry and metallurgy replacement (CMRR): 

04-D-125 Chemistry and metallurgy replacement 

project, LANL. 

04-D-125-04 RLUOB equipment installation, phase 2. 

04-D-125-05 PF-4 equipment installation. 

Subtotal, CMRR. 

Subtotal, Construction. 

Subtotal, Infrastructure and Operations 

Secure transportation asset: 

Opera ti ans and equipment 

Program direction 

Subtotal, Secure transportation asset. 

Defense nuclear security: 

Defense nuclear security. 

Security improvements program. 

Construction: 

17 -D- 71 O West end protected area reduction 

project, Y-12 

Subtotal, Defense nuclear security. 

Information technology and cyber security 

Legacy contractor pensi ans 

Use of prior year balances 

TOTAL, WEAPONS ACTIVITIES 

DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION 

Global material security: 

International nuclear security 

Domestic radiologic security 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

482,661 

130,000 

612,661 

5,200 

28,000 

5,000 

22,100 

6,000 

98,000 

7,000. 

2,100 

17,895 

663,000 

127,025 

50,214 

177,239 

1,031,534 

3, 117 ,803 

185,568 

105,600 

291,168 

686,977 

30,000 

53,600 

770,577 

186,728 

232,050 

10,642,138 

46,339 

110,433 

FY 2019 

Request 

431,631 

109,057 

540,688 

6,000 

27,000 

19,000 

53,000 

47,953 

703,000 

235,095 

235,095 

1,091,048 

3,002,736 

176,617 

102,022 

278,639 

690,638 

690,638 

221,175 

162,292 

11,017,078 

46,339 

90,764 

Conference 

450,000 

109,057 

559,057 

24,000 

19,000 

20,000 

47,953 

703,000 

219,842 

219,842 

1 , 033 ,795 

3,087,852 

176,617 

102,022 

278,639 

690,638 

690,638 

221,175 

162,292 

-13,080 

11,100,000 

46,339 

127,433 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Internati anal radi ol ogi c security 

Nuclear smuggling detection 

Subtotal, Global material security. 

Material management and mini mi zat ion: 

Conversion 

Nuclear material removal. 

Material disposition. 

Laboratory and partnership support. 

Subtotal, Material management and minimization 

Nonproliferation and arms control. 

Defense nuclear nonproliferation R&D: 

Proliferation detection. 

Nuc 1 ear detonation detection. 

Nonpro l iferat 1 on fuels development. 

Subtotal, Defense nuclear nonproliferation R&D. 

Nonproliferation construction 

99-D-143 Mixed Oxide (MOX) Fuel Fabrication 

Facility' SRS. 

18-D-150 Surplus plutonium disposition project, 

Subtotal , Non proliferation construction. 

Legacy contractor pensi ans. 

Nuclear counterterrori sm and incident response. 

Use of prior-year balances. 

Subtotal, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation 

Rescission 

TOTAL, DEFENSE NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION. 

NAVAL REACTORS 

Naval reactors development 

Co 1 um bi a - cl ass reactor sys terns deve 1 opment 

S8G Prototype refueling. 

Naval reactors operations and infrastructure, 

Construction 

19-D-930 KS Overhead Piping .. 

17-D-911 BL Fire System Upgrade. 

15-D-904 NRF Overpeck Storage Expansion 3. 

15-D-903 KL Fire System Upgrade. 

14-D-901 Spent fuel handl i ng recapitalization 

project, NRF. 

Subtotal, Construction. 

Program direction. 

TOTAL, NAVAL REACTORS 

SRS 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

78,907 

154,429 

------------

390,108 

32,925 

183,669 

92,000 

------------ 308,594 

134,703 

278,255 

195,749 

82,500 

------------ 556,504 

335,000 

------------

335,000 

40,950 

282,360 

------------ 2,048,219 

-49,000 

------------

1 , 999,219 

473,065 

156,700 

250,000 

466,884 

13,700 

15,000 

197,000 

------------

225, 700 

47,651 

1,620,000 

------------

FY 2019 

Request 

59,576 

140,429 

------------

337,108 

98,300 

32,925 

200,869 

------------ 332,094 

129,703 

273,200 

182,895 

------------ 456,095 

220,000 

59,000 

------------

279,000 

28,640 

319,185 

-19,000 

------------ 1,862,825 

1,862,825 

514,951 

138,000 

250,000 

525, 764 

10,994 

13,200 

287,000 

------------

311,194 

48, 709 

------------

1,788,618 

------------

Conference 

78,907 

154,429 

------------

407,108 

32,925 

225,869 

35,000 

------------ 293,794 

129,703 

281,521 

195,749 

98,300 

------------ 575,570 

220,000 

------------ 220,000 

28,640 

319,185 

-25,000 

---- ------- 1,949,000 

-19,000 

------------

1,930,000 

514,951 

138,000 

250,000 

525,764 

10,994 

13,200 

287,000 

------------

311,194 

48,709 

1 , 788,618 

------------
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FEDERAL SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

407,595 

TOTAL, NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. 14,668,952 

DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP 

Closure sites administration 

Rich land 

River corridor and other cleanup operati ans 

Central plateau remediation. 

RL Community and regulatory support 

Construction: 

18-D-404 WESF Modifications and capsule storage. 

Subtotal, Richland 

Office of River Protection: 

Waste treatment and immobilization plant 

commiss1oning. 

Rad liquid tank waste stabilization and disposition. 

Construction 

15-D-409 Low activity waste pretreatment system 

01-D-16 A-D Waste treatment and immobilization 

pl ant. 

18-D-16 Waste treatment and immobilization 

LBLI Direct feed LAW. 

01-D-16 D High-level waste facility. 

01 -D-16 E Pretreatment facility 

Total, Construction. 

Subtotal, Office of River Protection. 

Idaho National Laboratory: 

Idaho cleanup and waste disposition 

Idaho community and regulatory support. 

ID Excess facilities D&D. 

Total, Idaho National Laboratory 

NNSA sites and Nevada offsi tes: 

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. 

Separati ans Process Research Unit. 

Nevada. 

Sandia National Laboratory .. 

Los Alamos National Laboratory 

LLNL Excess facilities D&D 

Total, NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites. 

Oak Ridge Reservation: 

OR Nuclear facility D&D. 

U233 disposition program. 

OR Cleanup and disposition 

Construction: 

pl ant 

17-D-401 On-site waste disposal facility .. 

14-D-403 Outfall 200 mercury treatment facility 

Subtotal, Construction 

4,889 

183,692 

662,879 

10,121 

6,500 

------------

863,192 

8,000 

719,000 

93,000 

630,000 

75,000 

35,000 

------------ 833,000 

------------

1 , 560,000 

420,000 

4,071 

10,000 

------------

434,071 

1,175 

4,800 

60,136 

2,600 

220,000 

100,000 

------------

388,711 

118,203 

50,311 

71,000 

10,000 

17,100 

27,100 

FY 2019 

Request 

422,529 

15,091,050 

4,889 

89,577 

562,473 

5,121 

1,000 

------------

658,171 

15,000 

677,460 

56,053 

675,000 

15,000 

------------

746,053 

------------

1 , 438,513 

346,026 

3,200 

------------

349,226 

1,704 

15,000 

60,136 

2,600 

191,629 

-----------

271 , 069 

90,221 

45,000 

67,000 

5,000 

11,274 

16,274 

Conference 

410,000 

15,228,618 

4,889 

193,692 

660,358 

10,121 

1,000 

------------

865,171 

15,000 

771,947 

56,053 

655,000 

60,000 

15,000 

------------

786,053 

------------

1 , 573,000 

420,000 

3,200 

10,000 

------------

433,200 

1,704 

15,000 

60,136 

2,600 

220,000 

25,000 

------------

324,440 

189,000 

52,300 

74,000 

10,000 

76,000 

86,000 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

OR Community & regulatory support. 

OR Technology development and deployment. 

OR Excess facilities D&D. 

Total, Oak Ridge Reservation. 

Savannah River Site: 

SR Site risk management ope rat i ans 

SR Community and regulatory support. 

SR Radioactive liquid tank waste stabilization 

disposition. 

Construction: 

19-D-701 SR Security system replacement. 

18-D-402 Saltstone disposal unit #819. 

18-D-402 Emergency Operations Center 

Replacement, SR. 

and 

17-0-402 Saltstone disposal Unit #7, SRS. 

05-D-405 Salt waste processing facility, SRS 

Subtotal, Construction 

Total, Savannah River Site. 

Waste Isa lat ion Pilat Pl ant: 

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. 

Construction: 

15-D-411 Safety significant confinement 

ventilation system, WIPP 

15-0-412 Exhaust shaft, WIPP. 

Total, Waste isolation pilot plant. 

Program ct i rect ion. 

Program support 

Safeguards and Security. 

Technology development. 

Excess facilities 

Use of prior year balances. 

Subtotal, Defense Envi ran mental Cleanup. 

Re sci ssi on. 

TOTAL, DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN UP. 

OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES 

Environment, heal th, safety and security: 

Environment, health, safety and security. 

Program direction 

Subtotal, Environment, Health, safety and security 

Independent enterprise assessments: 

Independent enterprise assessments, 

Program direction. 

Subtotal, Independent enterprise assessments. 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

5,605 

3,000 

125,000 

----------

400,219 

482,96D 

11,249 

637,105 

500 

500 

30,000 

150,000 

------------

181,000 

------------

1,312,314 

270,971 

86,000 

19,600 

376,571 

300,000 

14,979 

298,102 

35,000 

5,988,048 

5,988,048 

130,693 

68,253 

------------

198,946 

24,068 

50,863 

74,931 

FY 2019 

Request 

4,711 

3,0DD 

------------

226,206 

517,436 

4,749 

805,686 

37,450 

1,259 

41,243 

65,000 

------------

144,952 

------------

1,472,823 

311,695 

84,212 

1,000 

396,907 

300,000 

12,979 

324,434 

25,000 

150,000 

5,630,217 

5,630,217 

135,194 

70,653 

------------

205,847 

24,068 

52,702 

------------

76,770 

Conference 

5,700 

3,000 

------------

410,000 

489,460 

11,249 

696,869 

10,000 

7,577 

1,259 

41,243 

130,000 

------------ 190,079 

------------

1,387,657 

311,695 

84,212 

1,000 

396,907 

298,500 

12,979 

304,434 

25,000 

-7 ,577 

6,028,600 

-4,600 

6,024,000 

133,839 

69,000 

------------

202,839 

24,068 

52,702 

------------

76,770 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Specialized security activities 

Office of Legacy Management: 

Legacy management 

Program direction. 

Subtotal, Office of Legacy Management, 

Defense related admi ni strati ve support 

Office of hearings and appeals. 

Use of prior year balances. 

TOTAL, OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES, 

DEFENSE NUCLEAR WASTE DISPOSAL, 

TOTAL, ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES. 

POWER MARKETING ADMINISTRATIONS (1) 

SOUTHEASTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION 

Operation and maintenance: 

Purchase power and wheeling. 

Prag ram d 1 rect ion 

Subtotal, Operation and maintenance. 

Less alternative financing (PPW), 

Offsetting collections (for PPW) 

Offsetting collections (PD), 

TOTAL, SOUTHEASTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION, 

SOUTHWESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION 

Operation and maintenance: 

Operating expenses. 

Purchase power and wheeling. 

Program direction. 

Construction 

Subtotal, Operation and maintenance. 

Less alternative financing (for O&M) 

Less alternative financing (for PPW) 

Less alternative financing (Const), 

Offsetting collections (PD), 

Offsetting collections (for O&M). 

Offsetting collections (for PPW), 

Use of prior year balances. 

TOTAL, SOUTHWESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION. 

WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION 

Operation and maintenance: 

Construction and rehabilitation. 

Operation and maintenance. 

Purchase power and wheeling, 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

262,912 

137,674 

16,932 

154,606 

143,000 

5,605 

840,000 

21,497,000 

66,070 

6,379 

72,449 

-15,070 

-51 ,000 

-6,379 

16,680 

50,000 

31,335 

14,932 

------------

112,947 

-9,042 

-10,000 

-9,417 

-16,035 

-2,853 

-40,000 

-14,200 

------------ 11,400 

52,272 

72,407 

498,072 

FY 2019 

Request 

254,378 

140,575 

18,302 

158,877 

153,689 

5,739 

-2,000 

853,300 

30,000 

21,604,567 

73,184 

6,500 

79,684 

-13,824 

-59,360 

-6,500 

17,006 

93,000 

32,995 

16,875 

------------ 159,876 

-8,894 

-10,000 

-12, 180 

-29,695 

-5,707 

-83,000 

------------ 10,400 

32,632 

77,056 

567,362 

Conference 

266,378 

140,575 

18,302 

158,877 

151,689 

5,739 

-2,000 

860,292 

22,112,910 

68,824 

6,500 

75,324 

-13,824 

-55,000 

-6,500 

17,006 

60,000 

32,995 

16,875 

------------ 126,876 

-8,894 

-10,000 

-12, 180 

-29,695 

-5,707 

-50,000 

------------

10,400 

32,632 

77,056 

486,396 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Program direction. 

Subtotal, Operation and maintenance 

Less alternative financing (for O&M) 

Less alternative financing (for Construction). 

Less alternative financing (for Program Dir.) 

Less alternative financing (for PPW) .. 

Offsetting collections (for program direction). 

Offsetting collections (for O&M). 

Offsetting collections (PL 108-477, P.L 109-103) 

Offsetting collections (PL. 98-381) 

Use of prior-year balances 

TOTAL, WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION 

FALCON AND AMISTAD OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE FUND 

Operation and maintenance 

Off sett mg co 11 ect ions. 

Less alternative financing. 

Use of prior-year balances 

TOTAL, FALCON AND AMISTAD O&M FUND. 

TOTAL, POWER MARKETING ADMINISTRATIONS. 

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION 

Federal Energy Regulatory Cammi ssi on .. 

FERG revenues 

Total, FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION. 

General Provi si ans 

Title III Rescissions: 

Northeast gasoline supply reserve sale 

Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude oil sale 

Strategic Petroleum Reserve use of sale proceeds 

Total, General Provisions 

GRAND TOTAL, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. 

(Total amount appropriated) 

(Rescissions). 

SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS 

Energy efficiency and renewable energy .. 

Electricity delivery and energy reliability. 

Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response 

El ectri city deli very 

Nuclear energy, 

Fossil Energy Research and Development 

Naval Petroleum & Oil Shale Reserves. 

Strategic petroleum reserve 

SPR Petroleum Account. 

Northeast home heating oi 1 reserve. 

Energy Information Administration. 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

235,722 

858,473 

-5,068 

-40,500 

-38,398 

-289,072 

-116,050 

-13, 854 

-209,000 

-9,306 

-43,853 

93,372 

5,048 

-3,948 

-872 

228 

105,000 

367,600 

-367,600 

FY 2019 

Request 

238,483 

915,533 

-7, 758 

-27 ,077 

-39, 136 

-260, 954 

-150, 761 

-25,009 

-306,408 

-9,058 

89,372 

5,329 

-4,979 

-122 

228 

100,000 

369,900 

-369,900 

- 71,000 

-15,000 

15,000 

-71, 000 

Conference 

238,483 

834,567 

- 7,758 

-27 ,077 

-39, 136 

-260,954 

-150 ,761 

-25,009 

-225, 442 

-9,058 

89,372 

4,440 

-1,340 

-372 

-2,500 

228 

100,000 

369,900 

-369,900 

34,520,049 30,146,071 35,685,317 

(34,569,049) (30,394,571) (35,708,917) 

(-49,000) (-248,500) (-23,600) 

2,321 ,778 

248,329 

1,205,056 

726,817 

4,900 

252,000 

8,400 

6,500 

125,000 

695,610 

95,800 

61,309 

757,090 

502,070 

10,000 

-124,895 

10,000 

115,035 

2,379,000 

120,000 

156,000 

1,326,090 

740,000 

10,000 

235,000 

10,000 

10,000 

125,000 
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

(Amounts 1n thousands) 

Non-Defense Env1 ronmental Cleanup 

Uranium enrichment D&D fund. 

Science 

Nuclear Waste Disposal 

Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. 

Title 17 Innovative technology loan guarantee program 

Advanced technology vehicles manufacturing loan pgm 

Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee program. 

Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs. 

Departmental administration. 

Office of the Inspector General 

Atomic energy defense activities: 

National Nuclear Security Administration: 

Weapons activities. 

Defense nuclear nonproliferation. 

Naval reactors 

Federal Salaries and Expenses 

Subtotal, Nati anal Nuclear Security Admi n 

Defense env1 ronmental cleanup 

Other defense activities. 

Defense nuclear waste disposal 

Total, Atomic Energy Defense Activities 

Power marketing administrations (1) · 

Southeastern Power Administration. 

Southwestern Power Administration. 

Western Area Power Admi ni strati on. 

Fa 1 con and Ami stad aper at 1 ng and maintenance fund. 

Total, Power Marketing Administrations 

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: 

Salaries and expenses. 

Revenues. 

General Provi si ans 

Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude oil sale 

Strategic Petroleum Reserve use of sale proceeds 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

298,400 

840,000 

6,259,903 

353,314 

23,000 

5,000 

1,000 

189,652 

49,000 

10,642,138 

1,999,219 

1,620,000 

407,595 

------------

14,668,952 

5,988,048 

840,000 

------------

21,497,000 

11,400 

93,372 

228 

------------

105,000 

367,600 

-367,600 

FY 2019 

Request 

218,400 

752,749 

5,390,972 

90,000 

-245, ODO 

1, ODO 

-8,500 

139,534 

51,330 

11,017,078 

1 , 862,825 

1,788,618 

422,529 

-----------

15,091,050 

5,630,217 

853,300 

30,000 

------------

21 , 604,567 

10,400 

89,372 

228 

------------ 100,000 

369,900 

-369,900 

- 71,000 

-15,000 

15,000 

Tota 1 Summary of Accounts, Department of Energy. 34,520,049 30,146,071 

1 / Totals include alternative financing costs, 

reimbursable agreement fund1 ng, and power purchase 

and wheeling expenditures Offsetting collection 

totals reflect funds collected for annual 

expenses, including power purchase and wheeling 

Conference 

310,000 

841,129 

6,585,000 

366,000 

18,000 

5, ODO 

1,000 

18,000 

165,858 

51,330 

11,100,000 

1,930,000 

1,788,618 

410,000 

------------

15,228,618 

6,024,000 

860,292 

------------

22,112,910 

10,400 

89,372 

228 

------------ 100,000 

369,900 

-369,900 

35,685,317 
TITLE IV- INDEPENDENT AGENCIES 

The budget request proposes to eliminate the Delta Regional Authority, Denali Commission, and 

Northern Border Regional Commission. The budget requests funding to conduct closeout of the agencies 

in fiscal year 2019. Because Congress strongly opposes the termination of these agencies, the agreement 

includes funding to continue their activities. The Administration shall continue all activities funded by this 

Act as well as follow directive language included in this report. No funds shall be used for the planning of 

or implementation of termination of these agencies. 

APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION 

The conferees provide $165,000,000 for the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). 

The agreement includes the following direction in lieu of all direction included in the House and 

Senate reports. 

To diversify and enhance regional business development, $10,000,000 is provided to continue the 

program of high-speed broadband deployment in distressed counties within the Central Appalachian region 

that have been most negatively impacted by the downturn in the coal industry. This funding shall be in 

addition to the 30 percent directed to distressed counties. 

Within available funds, $73,000,000 is provided for base funds and $50,000,000 is for the 

POWER Initiative to support communities, primarily in Appalachia, that have been adversely impacted by 

the closure of coal-powered generating plants and a declining coal industry by providing resources for 

economic diversification, job creation, job training, and other employment services. 

Within available funds, not less than $16,000,000 is provided for a program of industrial site and 

workforce development in Southern and South Central Appalachia, focused primarily on the automotive 

supplier sector and the aviation sector. Up to $13,500,000 of that amount is provided for activities in 

Southern Appalachia. The funds shall be distributed to States that have distressed counties in Southern and 

South Central Appalachia using the ARC Area Development Formula. 

Within available funds, the agreement provides $16,000,000 for a program ofbasic infrastructure 

improvements in distressed counties in Central Appalachia. Funds shall be distributed according to ARC's 

distressed counties formula and shall be in addition to the regular allocation to distressed counties. 

In addition, the ARC is directed to engage in a partnership with a rural consortium that includes 

academic entities, rural health care providers, and economic development entities in order to develop 

information and data on overall agricultural and human health issues, how economic distress can be 

overcome through addressing these issues, and strategies for implementing solutions. The ARC is directed 

to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress not later than one year after 

the enactment of this Act a report describing activities in support of this effort. 

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DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The conferees provide $31,000,000 for the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board. The conferees 

include a provision that prohibits implementation of any reform or reorganization plan, including the plan 

announced on August 15, 2018, unless that plan is specifically authorized in law. 

DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The conferees provide $25,000,000 for the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). 

Within available funds, the agreement provides not less than $10,000,000 for flood control, basic 

public infrastructure development, and transportation improvements, which shall be allocated separate from 

the State formula funding method. The agreement does not include a statutory waiver with regard to DRA's 

priority of funding. The DRA is further directed to focus on activities relating to basic public infrastructure 

and transportation infrastructure before allocating funding toward other priority areas. 

DENALI COMMISSION 

The conferees provide $15,000,000 for the Denali Commission. 

NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION 

The conferees provide $20,000,000 for the Northern Border Regional Commission. 

Within available funds, not less than $4,000,000 is provided for initiatives that seek to address the 

decline in forest-based economies throughout the region. The agreement includes legislative language 

regarding the management of the Northern Border Regional Commission in fiscal year 2019. 

SOUTHEAST CRESCENT REGIONAL COMMISSION 

The conferees provide $250,000 for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission. 

NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The Commission's mission is to ensure the safety and security of the nation's use of nuclear 

power and nuclear materials and protect the workers and public who use and benefit from these materials 

and facilities. The agreement provides $898,350,000 for Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Commission) 

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salaries and expenses. This amount is offset by estimated revenues of$770,477,000, resulting in a net 

appropriation of$127,873,000. The agreement includes $10,300,000 for activities related to the 

development ofregulatory infrastructure for advanced nuclear reactor technologies and $16,080,000 for 

international activities, which are not subject to the Commission's general fee recovery collection 

requirements. The agreement directs the use of$20,000,000 in prior-year unobligated balances. 

The agreement includes the following direction in lieu of all direction included in the House and 

Senate reports: 

Nuclear Reactor Safety.-The agreement includes $469,767,000 for Nuclear Reactor Safety. This 

control point includes the Commission's Operating Reactors and New Reactors business lines. 

Integrated University Program.-The agreement includes $15,000,000 for the Integrated 

University Program. Of this amount, $5,000,000 is to be used for grants to support projects that do not 

align with programmatic missions but are critical to maintaining the discipline of nuclear science and 

engineering. 

Nuclear Materials and Waste Safety.-The agreement includes $108,609,000 for Nuclear 

Materials and Waste Safety. Included within this control point are the Fuel Facilities, Nuclear Material 

Users, and Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation business lines. 

Decommissioning and Low-Level Waste.-The agreement includes $25,393,000 for 

Decommissioning and Low-Level Waste. 

Corporate Support.-The agreement includes $299,581,000 for Corporate Support. The 

agreement provides, within available funds, not more than $9,500,000 for the salaries, travel, and other 

support costs for the Office of the Commission. These salaries and expenses shall include only salaries and 

benefit and travel costs, and are not to include general, administrative, or infrastructure costs. The use and 

expenditure of these funds shall be jointly managed through majority vote of the Commission. The 

Commission shall continue to include a breakout and explanation of the Commission salaries and expenses 

in its annual budget requests. If the Commission wishes to change the composition of the funds in future 

years, it must do so in an annual budget request or through a reprogramming. 

Budget Execution Plan.-The Commission shall provide a specific budget execution plan to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress not later than 30 days after the enactment of 

this Act. The plan shall include details at the product line level within each of the control points. 

Unobligated Balances from Prior Appropriations.-The Commission carries unobligated balances 

from appropriations received prior to fiscal year 2018. The agreement requires the use of $20,000,000 of 

these balances, derived from fee-based activities. The Commission is directed to apply these savings in a 

manner that continues to ensure the protection of public health and safety and maintains the effectiveness 

of the current inspection program. Because the Commission has already collected fees corresponding to 

these activities in prior years, the agreement does not include these funds within the fee base calculation for 

determining authorized revenues and does not provide authority to collect additional offsetting receipts for 

their use. Any remaining unobligated balances carried forward from prior years are subject to the 

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reprogramming guidelines in section 402 of the Act, and shall only be used to supplement appropriations 

consistent with those guidelines. 

Rulemaking.-The Commission shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses 

of Congress a list of all rulemaking activities planned, to include their priority, schedule, and actions taken 

to adhere to the backfit rule, in the annual budget request and the semi-annual report to Congress on 

licensing and regulatory activities. 

Transformation Initiative.-The Transformation Initiative is intended to enhance the 

Commission's ability to evaluate and regulate new and novel technologies - such as accident tolerant fuels, 

new materials and new manufacturing approaches, big data, digital instrumentation and controls, and small 

modular and advanced reactor designs - that will challenge the Commission's current regulatory 

framework. In future budget requests, the Commission is directed to include concrete proposals developed 

under the Initiative and to reflect savings achieved from their implementation. 

Accident Tolerant Fuels.-Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 

Commission shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a plan 

describing the Commission's activities with respect to the testing of materials, the development of 

consensus standards, and the validation of computer codes and how these activities will be integrated with 

the work of external organizations. The plan shall describe how the Advanced Test Reactor, the Transient 

Reactor Test Facility, and the Halden Reactor support these efforts. 

Digital Instrumentation and Control.-Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this 

Act, the Commission shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a 

report describing approaches to permitting the use of digital instrumentation and control in safety 

applications outside of the nuclear industry. The report shall discuss whether the permitting approaches 

used in non-nuclear applications would be acceptable in nuclear applications, and if not, explain why not. 

Reporting Requirements.-The agreement directs the Commission to continue to provide to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a quarterly report on licensing goals and rightsizing commitments, as described in the explanatory statement for Public Law 114-113. 

(dollars in thousands) 

Nuclear Reactor Safety 

Integrated University Program 

Nuclear Materials And Waste Safety 

Decommissioning And Low-Level Waste 

Corporate Support 

Use Of Prior-Year Balances 

Total, Nuclear Regulatory Commission 

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Conference 

469,767 

15,000 

108,609 

25,393 

299,581 

-20,000 

898,350 
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL 

The agreement includes $12,609,000 for the Office oflnspector General in the Nuclear Regulatory 

Commission. This amount is offset by revenues of$10,355,000, for a net appropriation of$2,254,000. 

The agreement includes $1,103,000 to provide inspector general services for the Defense Nuclear 

Facilities Safety Board. 

NUCLEAR WASTE TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The conferees provide $3,600,000 for the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. 

GENERAL PROVISIONS-INDEPENDENT AGENCIES 

The conferees include a provision instructing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on responding 

to congressional requests for information. 

The conferees include a provision relating to reprogramming. 

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TITLE V-GENERAL PROVISIONS 

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 

The conferees include a provision relating to lobbying restrictions. 

The conferees include a provision relating to transfer authority. No additional transfer authority is 

implied or conveyed by this provision. For the purposes of this provision, the term "transfer" shall mean the 

shifting of all or part of the budget authority in one account to another. In addition to transfers provided in 

this Act or other appropriations Acts, and existing authorities, such as the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. 1535), 

by which one part of the United States Government may provide goods or services to another part, the Act 

allows transfers using Section 4705 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2745) and 15 U.S.C. 638 

regarding SBIR/STTR. 

The conferees include a provision prohibiting funds to be used in contravention of the executive 

order entitled "Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income 

Populations." 

The conferees include a provision prohibiting the use of funds to establish or maintain a computer 

network unless such network blocks the viewing, downloading, and exchanging of pornography, except for 

law enforcement investigation, prosecution, or adjudication activities. 

The conferees include a provision providing for an additional amount for the Bureau of 

Reclamation. 

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DIVISION A, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

TITLE I - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - CIVIL 

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 

Corps of Engineers - Civil 

Investigations .............................. . 

Construction ..................................... . 

Mississippi River and Tributaries .................... . 

Operation and Maintenance ............................ . 

Regulatory Program ................................ . 

Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program 

( FUSRAP) ........................................ . 

Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies ................ . 

Expenses ............................................. . 

Office of Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil 

Works) ............................................. . 

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund ........................ . 

Inland Waterways Trust Fund .......................... . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

123,000 

2,085,000 

425,000 

3,630,000 

200,000 

139,000 

35,000 

185,000 

5,000 

FY 2019 

Request 

82,000 

871 , 733 

244,735 

2,076,733 

200,000 

120,000 

27,000 

187,000 

5,000 

965,132 

5,250 

House 

129,200 

2,323,000 

430,000 

3,821,000 

200,000 

150,000 

35,000 

184,770 

5,000 

Senate 

123,000 

2,148,000 

350,000 

3,740,000 

200,000 

120,000 

35,000 

193,000 

5,000 

Conference 

125,000 

2,183,000 

368,000 

3,739,500 

200,000 

150,000 

35,000 

193,000 

5,000 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

+2,000 

+98,000 

-57,000 

+109,500 

+11 , 000 

+8,000 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------

Total , title I, Department of Defense - Civil .. . 

Appropriations ............................. . 

6,827,000 

(6,827,000) 

4,784,583 7,277,970 

(4,784,583) (7,277,970) 

6,914,000 6,998,500 +171 , 500 

(6,914,000) (6,998,500) (+171,500) 
DIVISION A, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

FY 2019 

Request House Senate Conference 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

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TITLE II - DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 

Central Utah Project 

Central Utah Project Completion Account .............. . 

Bureau of Reclamation 

Water and Related Resources .......................... . 

Central Valley Project Restoration Fund .............. . 

California Bay-Delta Restoration ..................... . 

Policy and Administration ............................ . 

Total, Bureau of Reclamation ..................... . 

Total, title II, Department of the Interior .... . 

Appropriations ............................. . 

TITLE III - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY 

Energy Programs 

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ............... . 

Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability .......... . 

Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response 

Electricity Delivery ................................. . 

10,500 7,983 15,000 15,000 15,000 +4,500 

1 , 332, 124 891 , 017 1 , 381 , 992 1,395,000 1,391,992 +59,868 

41,376 62,008 62,008 62,008 62,008 +20,632 

37,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 -2,000 

59,000 61,000 61,000 61,000 61,000 +2,000 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

1 , 469,500 

1 , 480,000 

( 1 , 480 , 000) 

2,321,778 

248,329 

1,049,025 

1,057,008 

(1,057,008) 

695,610 

95,800 

61,309 

1,540,000 

1,555,000 

(1,555,000) 

2,081,640 

147,000 

176,000 

1,553,008 

1 , 568,008 

( 1 , 568,008) 

2,322,000 

260,000 

1,550,000 

1,565,000 

( 1 , 565,000) 

2,379,000 

120,000 

156,000 

+80,500 

+85,000 

(+85,000) 

+57,222 

-248,329 

+120,000 

+156,000 
DIVISION A, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

FY 2019 

Request House Senate Conference 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Nuclear Energy ....................................... . 

Defense function ................................. . 

Subtotal ..................................... . 

Fossil Energy Research and Development ............... . 

Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves ............... . 

Strategic Petroleum Reserve ...................... . 

Sale of crude oil ................................ . 

Use of sale proceeds ............................. . 

Subtotal ....................................... . 

SPR Petroleum Account ................................ . 

Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve ................... . 

Energy Information Administration .................... . 

Non-defense Environmental Cleanup .................... . 

Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning 

Fund .............................. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 

Science ............................ . 

Nuclear Waste Disposal ............................... . 

Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy ............. . 

Title 17 Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program. 

Offsetting collection ............................ . 

1,072,056 

133,000 

621,000 

136,090 

1,200,000 

146,090 

1,073,000 

133,000 

1,180,000 

146,090 

+107,944 

+13,090 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------

1,205,056 

726,817 

4,900 

252,000 

-350,000 

350,000 

757,090 

502,070 

10,000 

175,105 

-300,000 

1,346,090 

785,000 

10,000 

252,000 

-300,000 

300,000 

1,206,000 

727,000 

10,000 

175,105 

-350,000 

350,000 

1,326,090 

740,000 

10,000 

235,000 

-300,000 

300,000 

+121 , 034 

+13,183 

+5, 100 

-17,000 

+50,000 

-50,000 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

252,000 

8,400 

6,500 

125,000 

298,400 

840,000 

6,259,903 

353,314 

33,000 

-10,000 

-124,895 

10,000 

115,035 

218,400 

752,749 

5,390,972 

90,000 

10,000 

-15,000 

252,000 

10,000 

10,000 

125,000 

240,000 

870,000 

6,600,000 

190,000 

325,000 

32,000 

-15,000 

175,105 

8,400 

10,000 

125,000 

353,240 

840,818 

6,650,000 

375,000 

33,000 

-15,000 

235,000 

10,000 

10,000 

125,000 

310,000 

841,129 

6,585,000 

366,000 

33,000 

-15,000 

-17, 000 

+1 ,600 

+3,500 

+11 ,600 

+1 , 129 

+325,097 

+12,686 

-5,000 
DIVISION A, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

FY 2019 

Request House Senate Conference 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------

Rescission ............................. ··········· 

Subtotal ..................................... . 

Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loans 

program ............................................ . 

Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program ................. . 

Re sci ssi on ......................................... . 

Subtotal ......................................... . 

Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs .......... . 

Departmental Administration .......................... . 

Miscellaneous revenues ........................... . 

Net appropriation ............................ . 

Office of the Inspector General ...................... . 

Total, Energy programs ......................... . 

Atomic Energy Defense Activities 

National Nuclear Security Administration 

Weapons Activities ................................... . 

-240,000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

23,000 -245,000 17,000 18,000 18,000 -5,000 

5,000 1,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 

1 , 000 1 , 000 1,000 1 , 000 

-8,500 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

1,000 -8,500 1,000 1,000 1,000 

18,000 18,000 +18,000 

285,652 235,534 275,524 266,000 261,858 -23,794 

-96,000 -96,000 -96,000 -96,000 -96,000 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

189,652 139,534 179,524 170,000 165,858 -23,794 

49,000 51,330 51,330 51 , 330 51 , 330 +2,330 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

12,918,049 8,512,504 13,421,584 13,325,893 13,472,407 +554,358 

10,642, 138 11 , 017, 078 11 , 224,000 10,850,000 11 , 100, 000 +457,862 
DIVISION A, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation ..................... . 

Rescission ....................................... . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

2,048,219 

-49,000 

FY 2019 

Request 

1 , 862,825 

House 

1,902,000 

Senate 

1,902,000 

Conference 

1,949,000 

-19,000 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

-99,219 

+30,000 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------

Subtotal .................... ,.,················· 

Naval Reactors ....................................... . 

Federal Salaries and Expenses ........................ . 

Total, National Nuclear Security Administration. 

Environmental and Other Defense Activities 

Defense Environmental Cleanup ........................ . 

Res c i s s i on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Subtotal ..................................... . 

Other Defense Activities ..................... . 

Defense nuclear waste disposal ....................... . 

Total, Environmental and Other Defense Activities. 

Total, Atomic Energy Defense Activities ......... 

1,999,219 1,862,825 1,902,000 1,902,000 1,930,000 -69,219 

1 , 620,000 1,788,618 1,788,618 1,620,000 1,788,618 +168,618 

407,595 422,529 398,529 408,000 410,000 +2,405 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------

14,668,952 

5,988,048 

5,988,048 

840,000 

6,828,048 

21,497,000 

15,091 , 050 

5,630,217 

5,630,217 

853,300 

30,000 

- - - - - - - - -

6,513,517 

21,604,567 

15,313,147 

5,759,220 

5,759,220 

870,300 

30,000 

---------

6,659,520 

21,972,667 

14,780,000 

5,988,000 

5,988,000 

840,000 

6,828,000 

21,608,000 

15,228,618 

6,028,600 

-4,600 

------ - --

6,024,000 

860,292 

6,884,292 

22,112,910 

+559,666 

+40,552 

-4,600 

- -- ----

+35,952 

+20,292 

+56,244 

+615,910 
DIVISION A, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Power Marketing Administrations /1 

Operation and maintenance, Southeastern Power 

Administration .................................. . 

Offsetting collections ......................... . 

Subtotal ................................... . 

Operation and maintenance, Southwestern Power 

Admi ni st ration ..................................... . 

Offsetting collections ......................... . 

Subtotal ................................... . 

Construction, Rehabilitation, Operation and 

Maintenance, Western Area Power Administration ..... . 

Offsetting collections ......................... . 

Subtotal ................................... . 

Falcon and Amistad Operating and Maintenance Fund. 

Offsetting collections ........................ . 

Subtotal ..................................... . 

Total, Power Marketing Administrations ..... . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

6,379 

-6,379 

30,288 

-18,888 

FY 2019 

Request 

6,500 

-6,500 

45,802 

-35,402 

House 

6,500 

-6,500 

45,802 

-35,402 

Senate 

6,500 

-6,500 

29,802 

-19,402 

Conference 

6,500 

-6,500 

45,802 

-35,402 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

+121 

-121 

+15,514 

-16,514 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

11 , 400 10,400 10,400 10,400 10,400 -1, 000 

223,276 265, 142 265, 142 222, 142 265,142 +41 ,866 

-129,904 -175, 770 -175, 770 -132, 770 -175,770 -45,866 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

93,372 89,372 89,372 89,372 89,372 -4,000 

4,176 5,207 5,207 5,207 1,568 -2,608 

-3,948 -4,979 -4,979 -4,979 -1, 340 +2,608 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

228 228 228 228 228 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

105,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 -5,000 
DIVISION A, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 

Salaries and expenses ................................ . 

Revenues applied ..................................... . 

General Provisions 

Title III Rescissions: 

Northeast gasoline supply reserve sale ............... . 

Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude oil sale ........... . 

Strategic Petroleum Reserve use of sale proceeds ..... . 

Total, General Pro vi si ans .......................... . 

Total, title III, Department of Energy ........ .. 

Appropriations ............................. . 

Rescissions ................................ . 

TITLE IV - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES 

Appalachian Regional Commission .................. . 

Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board .............. . 

Delta Regional Authority ............................. . 

Denali Commission .................................... . 

Northern Border Regional Commission .................. . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

367,600 

-367,600 

34,520,049 

(34,569,049) 

(-49,000) 

155,000 

31,000 

25,000 

30,000 

15,000 

FY 2019 

Request 

369,900 

-369,900 

- 71 , 000 

-15,000 

15,000 

- 71 , 000 

30,146,071 

(30,394,571) 

(-248,500) 

152,000 

31,243 

2,500 

7,300 

850 

House 

369,900 

-369,900 

35,494,251 

(35,494,251) 

155,000 

31,243 

15,000 

15,000 

12,000 

Senate 

369,900 

-369,900 

35,033,893 

(35,033,893) 

155,000 

31 , 000 

25,000 

15,000 

20,000 

Conference 

369,900 

-369,900 

35,685,317 

(35,708,917) 

(-23,600) 

165,000 

31,000 

25,000 

15,000 

20,000 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

+2,300 

-2,300 

+1 , 165, 268 

(+1,139,868) 

(+25,400) 

+10, 000. 

-15,000 

+5,000 
DIVISION A, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Southeast Crescent Regional Commission ............... . 

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: 

Salaries and expenses ............................ . 

Revenues ......................................... . 

Rescission ....................................... . 

Subtotal ................................. . 

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

Revenues ......................................... . 

Subtotal ..................................... . 

Total, Nuclear Regulatory Commission ....... . 

Appropriations ......................... . 

Rescissions ........................ . 

Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board ................. . 

Total , title IV, Independent agencies ............ . 

Appropriations ............................... . 

Rescissions .................................. . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

250 

909,137 

-779,768 

-68 

129,301 

12,859 

-10,555 

2,304 

131,605 

(131,673) 

(-68) 

3,600 

---------

391 ,455 

(391,523) 

(-68) 

FY 2019 

Request 

958,050 

-805,019 

153,031 

12,609 

-10,355 

2,254 

155,285 

(155,285) 

3,600 

352,778 

(352,778) 

House 

250 

953,050 

-763,640 

189,410 

12,609 

-10,355 

2,254 

191,664 

(191,664) 

3,600 

423,757 

(423,757) 

Senate 

898,350 

-794,219 

104,131 

12,609 

-10, 355 

2,254 

106,385 

(106,385) 

3,600 

355,985 

(355,985) 

Conference 

250 

898,350 

-770,477 

127,873 

12,609 

-10,355 

2,254 

130, 127 

(130,127) 

3,600 

389,977 

(389,977) 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

-10,787 

+9,291 

+68 

-1 , 428 

-250 

+200 

-50 

-1 , 478 

( -1 , 546) 

(+68) 

-1 , 478 

( -1, 546) 

(+68) 
DIVISION A, ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

TITLE V - GENERAL PROVISIONS 

Title V Additional Appropriation ..................... . 

Total, Title V, General Provisions ............. . 

Grand total .................................... . 

Appropriations ............................. . 

Rescissions ................................ . 

1/ Totals adjusted to net out alternative financing 

costs, reimbursable agreement funding, and power 

purchase and wheeling expenditures. Offsetting 

collection totals only reflect funds collected 

for annual expenses, excluding power purchase 

wheeling 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

43,218,504 

(43,267,572) 

( -49, 068) 

FY 2019 

Request 

36,340,440 

(36,588,940) 

(-248,500) 

House 

44,750,978 

(44,750,978) 

Senate 

43,871,886 

(43,871,886) 

Conference 

21,400 

21 , 400 

44,660, 194 

(44,683,794) 

(-23,600) 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

+21 ,400 

+21 ,400 

+1 , 441 , 690 

(+1,416,222) 

(+25,468) 
DIVISION B-LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

The following is an explanation of the effects of Division B, which makes appropriations for the 

Legislative Branch for fiscal year 2019. Unless otherwise noted, reference to the House and 

Senate reports are to House Report 115-696 and Senate Report 115-274. The language included 

in these reports should be complied with and carry the same emphasis as the language included 

in the explanatory statement, unless specifically addressed to the contrary in this explanatory 

statement. While repeating some report language for emphasis, this explanatory statement does 

not intend to negate the language referred to above unless expressly provided herein. 

Reprogramming Guidelines: It is expected that all agencies notify the Committees on 

Appropriations of the House and the Senate of any significant departures from budget plans 

presented to the Committees in any agency's budget justifications. In particular, agencies funded 

through this bill are required to notify the Committees prior to each reprogramming of funds in 

excess of the lesser of 10 percent or $750,000 between programs, projects or activities, or in 

excess of $750,000 between object classifications (except for shifts within the pay categories, 

object class 11, 12, and 13 or as further specified in each agency's respective section). This 

includes cumulative reprogrammings that together total at least $750,000 from or to a particular 

program, activity, or object classification as well as reprogramming full time equivalents (FTE) 

or funds to create new organizational entities within the agency or to restructure entities which 

already exist. The Committees desire to be notified of reprogramming actions which involve 

less than the above-mentioned amounts if such actions would have the effect of changing an 

agency's funding requirements in future years or if programs or projects specifically cited in the 

Committees' reports are affected. 

Inspector General Budgets: The conferees believe it is important to ensure independence 

between Legislative Branch Inspectors General (IG) and their respective reporting agencies and 

expect to see a separate section in each agency's fiscal year 2020 budget justification reflecting a 

detailed budget request for the agency's IG Office. Additionally, the conferees direct each IG to 

keep the Committees fully apprised of its funding needs, and the conferees direct each agency 

not to interfere with or require approval for such communications. 

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TITLE I 

SENATE 

The agreement includes $934,666,642 for Senate operations. This item relates solely to the 

Senate, and is in accordance with long practice under which each body determines its own 

housekeeping requirements and the other concurs without intervention. 

Senate Employees' Child Care Center (SECCC): In lieu of language included in Senate Report 

115-274, the agreement directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the 

current operations of the SECCC. GAO must receive input from related constituencies including 

SECCC Board Members and the Executive Director. GAO shall conduct a study and provide its 

findings to the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Rules and Administration no 

later than 180 days after enactment of this act. The study shall: examine the current statutory 

impediments to and feasibility of incorporating the SECCC into either the office of the Sergeant 

at Arms or the office of the Secretary of the Senate; the current costs to operate the facility, 

including capital, operating, salaries, benefits and other expenses and how those might convey to 

one of the Senate entities named; investigate the creation and operation of a revolving fund by 

which tuition and other payments may be received; detail the best method of dissolving the 

50l(c)(3) that currently runs the SECCC; and recommend a personnel process to govern hires, 

transfers, promotions, and approvals for training. The study should also include an accounting of 

the SECCC's requirements to maintain certification and licensing as a certified and/or accredited 

child care and child development facility in the District of Columbia. That accounting should 

also include any requirements for insurance or other liability protections for the staff or the 

facility. The study should disclose all costs associated with the operation of the center that are 

currently incurred by the SECCC, the Architect of the Capitol, the Senate Sergeant at Arms, and 

the Secretary of the Senate. When developing its findings, the Committee strongly encourages 

GAO to consider the structure and capacity of child care facilities that serve employees of other 

Legislative Branch agencies, the House of Representatives, and Executive Branch agencies. The 

conferees further direct the Comptroller General to brief the Committee on Rules and 

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Administration not later than 90 days after enactment on preliminary findings of the Comptroller 

General's evaluation, with the report to follow at a date to be determined at the time of the 

briefing. 

In lieu oflanguage included in Senate Report 115-274, the agreement includes the following: 

Senate Staff Compensation Review: Ensuring Senate staff compensation is competitive and fair 

is critical to attracting and retaining highly-qualified staff. The Secretary of the Senate is 

directed to conduct a review, or contract with an independent external entity to conduct a review, 

of the salaries and benefits of staff employed by Senators' offices and Senate Committees to 

evaluate the extent to which Senate staff receive similar pay for similar work, both internally and 

externally to the Senate. The review must consider job responsibilities, experience, and outside 

qualifications, including education, for such comparisons. Providing such compensation data is 

strictly voluntary for any Senator's office or Senate Committee, and any such office may direct 

that its data be excluded from any data provided for the review. The review should note how 

many offices, in the aggregate, chose not to participate. The Secretary, or contracting entity, 

must also take all reasonable and necessary steps to ensure that the data gathered is securely 

protected and kept confidential. The Committee directs that such a review be started, or 

contracted out, within 12 months of enactment and that a report summarizing such review be 

submitted, within 18 months of enactment, to the Committee on Appropriations and upon request 

to any Senator. Such report must provide summaries of such comparisons and exclude any 

information that could be used to identify any individual, any Senators' office, any Committee, 

or any other entity of the Senate, similar to reports published in 2001 and 2006. 

Senate Intern Compensation: The agreement reiterates directives included in Senate Report 115-

274 related to Senate Intern Compensation and notes that $5,000,000 is provided for such 

purpose. 

Death Gratuity: Consistent with tradition, the agreement provides $174,000 to the widow of 

Senator John Sidney McCain III. 

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Administrative Provisions 

The agreement provides for unspent amounts remaining in Senators' Official Personnel and 

Office Expense Account to be used for deficit or debt reduction; amends the Federal Election 

Campaign Act relating to electronic filings; and extends the authority as provided for in section 

21 ( d) of Senate Resolution 64 of the 113th Congress, as amended by section 178 of Public Law 

114-223. 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

The agreement includes $1,232,663,035 for House operations. This item relates solely to the 

House, and is in accordance with long practice under which each body determines its own 

housekeeping requirements and the other concurs without intervention. 

Chief Administrative Office 

House Campus Food Service: The conferees commend the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) 

for the addition of several branded options to the House campus and encourage the CAO to 

continue exploring opportunities to add more. 

Members Dining Room (MDR): Dating back to 1858, the MDR has provided a social space 

where Members meet with one another and with their constituents. This is a unique and special 

experience for visitors of all ages. There have been ongoing concerns over the years regarding 

improvements to food service and quality in the MDR. The conferees direct the Chief 

Administrative Officer to explore applying the branded option concept to the dining room in an 

effort to provide consistent service, better food selection, and quality food to Members and their 

guests. 

The CAO is to report back to the appropriate stakeholders regarding options and timelines within 

90 days. 

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Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House 

Funding: The House Office of Legislative Counsel (HOLC) staffing has not increased 

proportionally to meet Member expectations for drafting assistance. The HOLC has recently 

experienced a loss of key personnel, including to the executive branch. While the current 

Legislative Counsel is to be commended for his strategic management approach and successful 

recruitment of talented personnel, the HOLC needs additional resources to hire and retain 

additional attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff. An additional $2,000,000 is provided 

so that HOLC will be better positioned over the long-term to meet its statutory responsibility and 

support Members and staff throughout the legislative process. The conferees specifically expect 

HOLC to ensure the availability of drafting assistance to Members, committees and leadership 

offices when legislative activity is expected or legislative deadlines are approaching. 

Paid Internships: The conferees believe that House internships should be available to the 

broadest possible pool of candidates who have the ability and interest to serve. Unpaid 

internships can be an impediment to otherwise qualified candidates who cannot independently 

afford to work without pay. One important step to expanding the opportunity for public service 

within the House is to provide interns financial compensation via a salary. 

The underlying bill provides up to $20,000 per Member office for the sole purpose of paid 

internships. The paid internship positions shall not count against the number of employees who 

may be employed by a Member of the House under 2 U.S.C. 5321. The Committee on House 

Administration will promulgate rules and regulations on the implementation of this new 

authority. 

Administrative Provisions 

The agreement provides for unspent amounts remaining in Members' Representational 

Allowances account to be used for deficit or debt reduction; prohibits the delivery of bills and 

resolutions; prohibits the delivery of printed copies of the Congressional Record; places a 

limitation on amount available to lease vehicles; places a limitation on print copies of the U.S. 

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Code; prohibits delivery of reports of disbursements, daily calendars, and the Congressional 

Pictorial Directory; repeal of authorizations for former Speakers; and transfer authority. 

JOINT ITEMS 

JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE 

The agreement includes $4,203,000 for salaries and expenses. 

JOINT COMMITTEE ON TAXATION 

The agreement includes $11,169,000 for salaries and expenses. 

OFFICE OF THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN 

The agreement includes $3,798,000. 

OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The agreement includes $1,486,000 for salaries and expenses. 

CAPITOL POLICE 

SALARIES 

The agreement includes $374,804,000 for salaries of the Capitol Police (USCP). The increase 

includes necessary half year funds to provide full year funding for those sworn hired from fiscal 

year 2018 funding to staff the House Garage Security initiative and limited prescreening; half 

year funding to fully fund 48 civilian positions hired from fiscal year 2018 funding that will 

replace positions currently staffed by sworn officers, who will be redeployed to meet critical 

mission requirements and provide immediate personnel utility; and additional half year funds in 

fiscal year 2019 for the hiring of 72 sworn and 21 civilian positions for additional sworn 

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prescreeners at office buildings and the implementation of enhanced screening at the Capitol 

Visitor Center, as well as one position for the USCP Office of Inspector General. No more than 

$43,668,000 is recommended for overtime in fiscal year 2019. This provides for approximately 

665,000 hours of additional duty. 

Risk-Based Protections for Members of Congress: As highlighted by the 2017 shooting in 

Alexandria, Virginia, evolving threats to Congress include the physical targeting of Members of 

Congress. In addition to securing the Capitol campus, the conferees find that ensuring the 

continuity of government must include protecting the physical security of Members. This bill 

includes $1,000,000 to enhance Member security outside of the Capitol campus in the National 

Capital Region, as warranted by risk-based analyses. Such funds may be used to reimburse local 

law enforcement and/or support additional dignitary protection teams to be assigned on a flexible 

and dynamic basis. The conferees further expect the USCP to adopt Inspector General 

recommendations on improving the effectiveness of USCP units, including those other than the 

Uniformed Services Bureau, to better position the USCP to expand off-campus security for 

Members. The USCP is directed to report to the Committees within 90 days of enactment on 

plans for utilizing the increased funding for off-campus Member security in the National Capital 

Region, including cost estimates for expanding such efforts. The USCP is also directed to 

include in such report a recommendation to the Committees on specific features of such events 

that may warrant a threat assessment. Such recommendation should be made in a format that 

could better inform Members and staff of events that may need to be alerted to the USCP. 

Use of Grounds: The conferees understand the need to maintain safety and order on the Capitol 

grounds and the USCP is commended for their efforts. Given the family-style neighborhood that 

the Capitol shares with the surrounding community the conferees continue to instruct the Capitol 

Police to forebear enforcement of 2 U.S.C. 1963 ("an act to protect the public property, turf, and 

grass of the Capitol Grounds from injury") and the Traffic Regulations for the United States 

Capitol Grounds when encountering snow sledders on the grounds. 

Horse Mounted Unit: For a period oftime prior to fiscal year 2006 the USCP operated a sixperson Horse Mounted Unit (HMU). The non-personnel start-up costs and annual operating 

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budget required to have a dedicated USCP HMU at this time would take resources away from 

USCP priorities. However, some believe that having a HMU occasionally patrol the Capitol 

campus could be beneficial both from an aesthetic and security perspective. The USCP is 

directed to provide a report to the Committees within 90 days of enactment that explores the 

possibility of entering into a memorandum of understanding with the United States Park Police 

(USPP) and the Metropolitan Police Department to provide HMU support around the Capitol 

campus. The report must address all aspects of such MOU, including any anticipated direct costs 

and any reimbursement payments. The report must also provide a detailed analysis of the 

security improvements that could be made under such an MOU, including accounting for the 

potential frequency of USPP and MPD HMU presence on the campus. 

USCP Office of Inspector General: The agreement includes funds to support not less than six 

FTEs within the USCP Office of Inspector General. 

GENERAL EXPENSES 

The agreement includes $81,504,000 for general expenses of the Capitol Police. 

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The agreement includes $6,332,670 for salaries and expenses. 

Compliance and Training Additional Resources: The conferees recognize the continued work on 

reforming the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the process by which harassment 

and discrimination are reported in the workplace. In support of the ongoing CAA reform efforts 

and the increasing role and expectations of the Office of Compliance (OOC) including training 

of Legislative Branch offices and agencies, which includes the addition of the Library of 

Congress earlier this year, the agreement provides an additional $1,373,670 above the fiscal year 

2018 enacted level. 

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CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The agreement includes $50,737,000 for salaries and expenses. 

Responsiveness to Congress: The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provides Congress with 

estimates and analyses which can play an influential role in the legislative process. The conferees 

support the CBO's initiatives to improve responsiveness to Congress. To better understand the 

needs of the agency with respect to these initiatives, the conferees request additional details and 

plans for current and future efforts. Specifically, the conferees request information pertaining to 

the allocation of time and resources spent on formal cost estimates versus informal cost estimates 

and an update on the agency's plans to enhance the tracking of this information. 

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL 

The agreement includes $733,745,000 for the activities of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). 

Office oflnspector General (OIG): Within funds provided the conferees direct the AOC OIG to 

employ not fewer than 14 full-time equivalent positions during fiscal year 2019. 

CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATIONS 

The agreement includes $103,962,000 for Capital Construction and Operations. 

With respect to operations and projects, the following is agreed to: 

Operating Budget: 

Total, Capital Construction and Operations 

CAPITOL BUILDING 

$103,962,000 

$103,962,000 

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The agreement includes $43,992,000, for maintenance, care, and operation of the Capitol, of 

which $17,344,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2023. 

With respect to operations and projects, the following is agreed to: 

Operating Budget: 

Project Budget: 

Security Improvements, House Chamber, USC 

Senate Reception Room Restoration and Conservation, USC 

Fire Alarm System Upgrade, USC 

Conservation of Fine and Architectural Art 

Minor Construction 

Total, Capitol Building 

CAPITOL GROUNDS 

$26,648,000 

4,857,000 

4,363,000 

2,525,000 

599,000 

5,000,000 

17,344,000 

$43,992,000 

The agreement includes $16,761,000 for the care and improvements of the grounds surrounding 

the Capitol, House and Senate office buildings, and the Capitol Power Plant, of which 

$5,519,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2023. 

With respect to operations and projects, the following is agreed to: 

Operating Budget: 

Project Budget: 

Light Pole Structural Repairs and Improvements, Phase III-VI 

Minor Construction 

Total, Capitol Grounds 

HOUSE OFFICE BUILDINGS 

$11,242,000 

2,519,000 

3,000,000 

5,519,000 

$16,761,000 

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The agreement includes $197,098,000 for the care and maintenance of the House Office 

Buildings, of which $65,552,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2023 and 

$62,000,000 shall remain available until expended. 

Operating Budget: 

Project Budget: 

Garage Interior Rehabilitation, Phase IV, RHOB 

Security Enhancements, Phase IV and V, HOB 

CAO Project Support 

Restoration & Renovation, CHOB 

Minor Construction 

House Office Buildings (base program) 

House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund 

Total, House Office Buildings 

$59,546,000 

32,721,000 

22,171,000 

3,660,000 

62,000,000 

7,000,000 

127,552,000 

$187,098,000 

10,000,000 

$197,098,000 

This item relates solely to the House and is in accordance with long practice under which each 

body determines its own housekeeping requirements, and the other concurs without intervention. 

Cannon Tunnel Improvements: The tunnel connecting the Cannon House Office Building and 

the Capitol Building is the path many visitors travel in route to visiting the Capitol. The current 

condition of the Cannon tunnel is that of a basement ambience. Furthermore the tunnel is subject 

to leaks which have recently caused the tunnel to be closed. The Architect of the Capitol, in 

consultation with the Clerk of the House, is directed to develop a comprehensive plan to enhance 

the tunnel. The plan should include cost estimates, timeline, and renderings to improve the 

welcoming experience as visitors make their way to the Capitol. 

Capitol South Metro Station Arrival Area: The conferees recognize the symbolism of the Capitol 

complex to our nation and around the world. A desire exists to make improvements to the 

welcoming experience as visitors arrive at the campus. The Architect of the Capitol is directed to 

further study, evaluate, and develop designs for the transformation of First Street, SE into a more 

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welcoming environment with specific improvements targeted to creating a safe and secure arrival 

area at the Capitol South Metro station. 

SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS 

The agreement includes $93,562,000 for the maintenance, care and operation of the Senate 

Office Buildings, of which $31,162,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2023. 

Operating Budget: $62,400,000 

Project Budget: 

Emergency Generator Replacement, HSOB 850,000 

Fire Alarm Upgrade, DSOB 606,000 

Exterior Envelope Repair & Restoration, Phases IV and V, RSOB 24,706,000 

Minor Construction 5,000,000 

31,162,000 

Total, Senate Office Buildings $93,562,000 

This item relates solely to the Senate and is in accordance with long practice under which each 

body determines its own housekeeping requirements, and the other concurs without intervention. 

CAPITOL POWER PLANT 

In addition to the $9,000,000 made available from receipts credited as reimbursements to this 

appropriation, the agreement includes $114,050,000 for maintenance, care and operation of the 

Capitol Power Plant, of which $31,362,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2023. 

With respect to operations and projects, the following is agreed to: 

Operating Budget: 

Project Budget: 

Cooling Tower Renovation and Electrical Upgrades, Phase IV 

Tunnel Waterproofing, Y Tunnel 

$91,688,000 

21,215,000 

4,709,000 

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Switchgear B & Pump Replacement, RPR, Phase VI 

Condenser Water Pump and HV AC Replacement, RPR, Phase VII 

Minor Construction 

Subtotal, Capitol Power Plant 

Offsetting Collections 

Total, Capitol Power Plant 

LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 

724,000 

714,000 

4,000,000 

31,362,000 

$123,050,000 

(9,000,000) 

$114,050,000 

The agreement includes $68,525,000 for Library of Congress Buildings and Grounds, of which 

$40,403,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2023. 

With respect to operations and projects, the following is agreed to: 

Operating Budget: 

Project Budget: 

North Exit Stair B, Phase II, TJB 

Emergency Lighting System Upgrade, TJB 

Book Conveyor System Removal and In-Fill, JMMB 

Exterior Masonry and Envelope Repairs, TJB 

Fire Alarm and Audibility Upgrade, JMMB 

ESPC Management Program, LBG 

National Library Service Relocation Design 

Minor Construction 

Total, Library Buildings and Grounds 

$28,122,000 

18,090,000 

7,490,000 

4,762,000 

2,149,000 

1,622,000 

1,790,000 

2,000,000 

2,500,000 

40,403,000 

$68,525,000 

CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND SECURITY 

The agreement includes $57,714,000 for Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security, of 

which $31,777,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2023. 

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With respect to operations and projects, the following is agreed to: 

Operating Budget: $25,937,000 

Project Budget: 

Chiller Replacement and Chilled Water System Expansion, Phase I, ACF 15,477,000 

Barrier Lifecycle and Perimeter Security Kiosk Replacement, Phase III 8,300,000 

South Door Screening Center Design and Initial Construction, USC 

Minor Construction 

Total, Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security 

3,000,000 

5,000,000 

31,777,000 

$57,714,000 

Alternate Computing Facility (ACF): The conferees direct the AOC to develop and present a 

multi-year strategic plan for the use of the ACF and associated costs estimates to meet the plan. 

The conferees direct the AOC to work with their stakeholders and Committees of jurisdiction 

when developing the plan. Additionally, as part of the analysis for developing the strategic plan 

the AOC is directed to work with the Uptime Institute or equivalent certifying authority to have a 

third-party assessment of the data center at the ACF. 

BOTANIC GARDEN 

The agreement includes $14,759,000 for salaries and expenses for the Botanic Garden, of which 

$3,559,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2023. 

With respect to operations and projects, the following is agreed to: 

Operating Budget: 

Project Budget: 

Security Upgrade, BGC 

Minor Construction 

Total, Botanic Garden 

$11,200,000 

959,000 

2,600,000 

3,559,000 

$14,759,000 

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CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER 

The agreement includes $23,322,000 for the Capitol Visitor Center. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 

The agreement prohibits payments of bonuses to contractors behind schedule or over budget; 

prohibits expenditure of funds for scrims for projects performed by the Architect of the Capitol; 

allows interagency transfers of funds to support the security needs of Congress; amends the small 

purchase threshold; authorizes details of employees; and authorizes employees to accept 

reimbursement of expenses for attending meetings and other functions in an official capacity. 

Acceptance a/Travel Expenses.from Non-Federal Sources: The Architect of the Capitol is 

directed to update its Ethics Order to incorporate this new authority as well as including the 

requirement applicable to executive branch agencies that the Architect of the Capitol submit 

semi-annual reports on all expenses paid in amounts greater than $250. 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The agreement includes $474,052,000 in direct appropriations and authority to spend receipts of 

$6,000,000, for a total of $480,052,000. 

This amount includes $2,383,000 for the Veterans History Project and $8,653,000 for the 

Teaching with Primary Sources program. 

Visitor Experience: The vision for the Visitor Experience enhancements at the Library of 

Congress' Thomas Jefferson Building has strong support in Congress. By expanding, 

revitalizing, and better showcasing the Library's available programs and historical artifacts, the 

Visitor Experience will capitalize on investments in the Library while also opening up the 

Library's treasures to more visitors from across the United States and the world. To date, 

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$10,000,000 of taxpayer money has been appropriated and a commitment of $10,000,000 in 

private donations for this public/private partnership initiative has been secured. The preliminary 

cost estimate provided by the Library of Congress for this project is $60,000,000. 

The conferees believe a substantial down payment for this initiative has been invested which 

demonstrates the robust support and commitment of Congress. While one third of the funding 

for this initiative has been secured, routine budget justification materials, such as a detailed cost 

estimate, design, and timeline are still under development at the Library. As directed in Public 

Law 115-141 and its accompanying explanatory statement, the Committees on Appropriations of 

the House and Senate look forward to receiving and reviewing a comprehensive Visitor 

Experience plan, which will provide the basis for appropriation of further project funding and 

ensure taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely. 

Ultimately this project has the potential to transform the way in which the collection and story of 

the world's largest library is shared with millions of people for decades to come. The conferees 

applaud the forward thinking vision of the Visitor Experience concept and look forward to 

continuing Congress' partnership with the Library of Congress to make this concept a reality. 

Preservation: The Library utilizes multiple preservation strategies to extend the life of its vast 

collections for future generations to enjoy, including building and operating climate-controlled 

storage facilities, preparing new acquisitions for commercial binding and shelving, 

deacidification, and digital reformatting. The conferees support the Library's preservation 

efforts and direct the Library to continue funding for ongoing preservation activities at not less 

than the current level for each ongoing preservation strategy. 

National Film and Sound Recording Preservation Programs: As noted in the Senate Report 

115-274, the conferees expect that the Library will provide support to these programs. 

COPYRIGHT OFFICE 

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SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The agreement includes $43,589,000 in direct appropriations to the Copyright Office which fully 

funds the agency's amended request. An additional $45,490,000 is made available from receipts 

for salaries and expenses and $4,328,000 is available from prior year unobligated balances, for a 

total of $93,407,000. 

CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The agreement includes $125,688,000 for salaries and expenses. 

Technology Assessment Study: The Committees have heard testimony on, and received dozens 

of requests advocating for restoring funding to the Office of Technology Assessment, and more 

generally on how Congress equips itself with the deep technical advice necessary to understand 

and tackle the growing number of science and technology policy challenges facing our country. 

The conferees direct the Congressional Research Service (CRS) to engage with the National 

Academy of Public Administration or a similar external entity to produce a report detailing the 

current resources available to Members of Congress within the Legislative Branch regarding 

science and technology policy, including the GAO. This study should also assess the potential 

need within the Legislative Branch to create a separate entity charged with the mission of 

providing nonpartisan advice on issues of science and technology. Furthermore, the study should 

also address if the creation of such entity duplicates services already available to Members of 

Congress. CRS should work with the Committees in developing the parameters of the study and 

once complete, the study should be made available to relevant oversight Committees. 

BOOKS FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The agreement includes $52,783,000 for salaries and expenses. 

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION 

The agreement includes a provision regarding reimbursable and revolving funds. 

GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 

CONGRESSIONAL PUBLISHING 

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 

The agreement includes $79,000,000 for authorized publishing, printing and binding for the 

Congress. 

National Library Services: The conferees are encouraged with the progress to-date on the 

relocation of the Library of Congress's (LOC) National Library Services division to a location 

within Government Publishing Office (GPO) owned office space. The conferees have provided 

the Architect of the Capitol $2,000,000 for design and initial construction. GPO is directed to 

help facilitate this move which the conferees believe is beneficial for both GPO and LOC. 

Budget Justifications: GPO routinely utilizes carryover balances from previous fiscal years to 

complete major initiatives and other services required by Congress. While the conferees support 

this efficient use of funds for these efforts, the conferees direct GPO to include such planned 

spending for future fiscal years in its agency budget justifications. This will ensure that all future 

project and other spending planning by GPO will be transparent and justified to the Congress. 

PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAMS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 

The agreement includes $32,000,000. 

GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 

BUSINESS OPERATIONS REVOL YING FUND 

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The agreement includes $6,000,000. 

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The agreement includes $589,749,653 in direct appropriations for salaries and expenses of the 

Government Accountability Office (GAO). In addition, $35,900,000 is available from offsetting 

collections, for a total of $625,649,653. 

This level of funding will enable GAO to hire an additional 50 FTE compared to both the fiscal 

year 2018 funding level and the request level. Added to GAO's ongoing hiring plan, total 

staffing levels will increase by 130 FTE compared to the fiscal year 2018 level. 

Technology Assessment: There is general support in Congress to bolster capacity of and enhance 

access to quality, independent science and technological expertise. Since 2002, GAO has 

provided direct support to Congress in the area of technology assessment through objective, 

rigorous, and timely assessments of emerging science and technologies. The Center for Science, 

Technology, and Engineering (CSTE) within GAO has developed such a capacity, providing 

wide-ranging technical expertise across all of GA O's areas of work. However, because the scope 

of technological complexities continues to grow significantly, the conferees seek opportunities to 

expand technology assessment capacity within the Legislative Branch. 

The conferees encourage GAO to reorganize its technology and science function by creating a 

new more prominent office within GAO. GAO is directed to provide the Committees a detailed 

plan and timeline describing how this new office can expand and enhance GA O's capabilities in 

scientific and technological assessments. This plan should be developed in consultation with 

internal stakeholders of the Legislative Branch such as congressional staff and Members of 

Congress in addition to external stakeholders, including nonprofit organizations and subject 

matter experts knowledgeable in the field of emerging and current technologies. Further, such a 

plan should include a description of the revised organizational structure within GAO, provide 

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potential cost estimates as necessary, and analyze the following issues: the appropriate scope of 

work and depth of analysis; the optimum size and staff skillset needed to fulfill its mission; the 

opportunity and utility of shared efficiencies within GAO; and the opportunities to increase 

GAO's engagement and support with Congress. GAO is directed to submit this report to the 

Committees within 180 days of enactment. 

USCP Mandatory Retirement Age: The conferees direct the Government Accountability Office 

to provide a written report to the Committees within one year of enactment on the feasibility and 

impact of permanently raising the USCP sworn employee mandatory retirement age from 57 

years of age to 60 years of age. The report should address the young and vigorous law 

enforcement standard; the potential impact to benefits afforded to USCP sworn employees under 

the Capitol Police Retirement Act, the Social Security benefit, the Federal Employees Retirement 

System benefit, and the Thrift Savings Plan annuity; the long-term financial impact on the USCP 

if enacted; and provide benchmark data against other Federal law enforcement agencies to ensure 

Federal law enforcement parity for the USCP will not be impacted should the mandatory 

retirement age be raised to 60 years of age. In addition, in consultation with the Office of 

Personnel Management, the Government Accountability Office should provide amendment 

language to the Capitol Police Retirement Act for such a change to be made and validate that the 

"young and vigorous" basis of CPRA mandatory age retirement requirements is acceptable for 

the entire federal workforce given present-day health and wellness standards. 

OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND 

The agreement includes $5,600,000. 

Mission: The conferees applaud the Open World Leadership Center (OWLC) as it enters its 

twentieth year of operation. The highlight of OWLC's accomplishments has been the 

engagement of program participants with United States Government officials, including 

Members of Congress, which helps to improve the image of the United States in countries where 

leaders have limited direct interface with Americans and our values. 

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The political landscape around the world is constantly shifting, and Congress's needs for 

dialogue with leaders around the world who shape America's image in their own countries is 

increasing. The conferees look forward to the OWLC being a continued and potentially growing 

resource for the initiation and ongoing means of dialogue with emerging legislatures and/or 

countries undergoing governmental transition. The conferees direct OWLC to collaborate with 

its current Board of Directors as well as Congressional stakeholders to present a report outlining 

potential ways in which OWLC can meet its mission in an evolving world. 

JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND 

DEVELOPMENT 

The agreement includes $430,000. 

TITLE II - GENERAL PROVISIONS 

The agreement continues provisions related to maintenance and care of private vehicles; fiscal 

year limitations; rates of compensation and designation; consulting services; costs of the 

LB FMC; limitation on transfers; guided tours of the Capitol; and includes provisions related to 

limitation on telecommunications equipment procurement; prohibition on certain operational 

expenses; plastic waste reduction; agency cost of living adjustments; and adjustments to 

compensation. 

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DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

TITLE I - LEGISLATIVE BRANCH 

SENATE 

Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members 

of Congress ....................................... . 

Expense allowances: 

Vice President ................................... . 

President Pro Tempore of the Senate .............. . 

Majority Leader of the Senate .................... . 

Minority Leader of the Senate .................... . 

Majority Whip of the Senate ...................... . 

Minority Whip of the Senate ...................... . 

President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the Senate ..... . 

Chairman of the Majority Conference Committee .... . 

Chairman of the Minority Conference Committee .... . 

Chairman of the Majority Policy Committee ........ . 

Chairman of the Minority Policy Committee ........ . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

19 

38 

40 

40 

10 

10 

15 

5 

5 

5 

5 

FY 2019 

Request 

19 

38 

40 

40 

10 

10 

15 

5 

5 

5 

5 

House 

19 

38 

40 

40 

10 

10 

15 

5 

5 

5 

5 

Senate 

19 

38 

40 

40 

10 

10 

15 

5 

5 

5 

5 

Conference 

174 

19 

38 

40 

40 

10 

10 

15 

5 

5 

5 

5 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

+174 

------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Subtotal, expense allowances ................... . 192 192 192 192 192 

Representation Allowances for the Majority and 

Minority Leaders ................................... . 28 28 28 28 28 

------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total, Expense allowances and representation ... . 220 220 220 220 220 
DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Salaries, Officers and Employees 

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

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

Office of the President Pro Tempore Emeritus ......... . 

Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders ......... . 

Offices of the Majority and Minority Whips ........... . 

Committee on Appropriations .......................... . 

Conference committees ................................ . 

Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the 

Majority and the Conference of the Minority ........ . 

Policy committees .................................... . 

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

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

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

Offices of the Secretaries for the Majority and 

Minority ........................................... . 

Agency contributions and related expenses ........... . 

Total, Salaries, officers and employees ........ . 

Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate 

Salaries and expenses ................................ . 

Office of Senate Legal Counsel 

Salaries and expenses ................................ . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

2,417 

723 

309 

5,256 

3,359 

15,142 

3,316 

817 

3,386 

437 

25,132 

78,565 

1,810 

54,198 

194,867 

6,115 

1,147 

FY 2019 

Request 

2,484 

744 

319 

5,400 

3,455 

15,496 

3,408 

843 

3,482 

475 

26,315 

85,321 

1,900 

64,076 

213,718 

6,278 

1,176 

House 

2,484 

744 

319 

5,400 

3,455 

15,496 

3,408 

843 

3,482 

475 

26,315 

85,321 

1,900 

64,076 

213,718 

6,278 

1,176 

Senate 

2,417 

723 

309 

5,256 

3,359 

15,142 

3,316 

817 

3,386 

462 

25,783 

82,684 

1,810 

59,912 

205,376 

6,115 

1,147 

Conference 

2,484 

744 

319 

5,400 

3,455 

15,496 

3,408 

843 

3,482 

475 

26,315 

84, 157 

1,900 

59,912 

208,390 

6,278 

1,176 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

+67 

+21 

+10 

+144 

+96 

+354 

+92 

+26 

+96 

+38 

+1, 183 

+5,592 

+90 

+5,714 

+13,523 

+163 

+29 
DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, 

Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and 

Secretaries for the Majority and Minority of the 

Senate: Expense allowances ........................ . 

Contingent Expenses of the Senate 

Inquiries and investigations ......................... . 

Expenses of United States Senate Caucus on 

International Narcotics Control .................... . 

Secretary of the Senate ............................. . 

Financial Management Information System Modernization. 

Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate ........ . 

Miscellaneous i terns .................................. . 

Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense 

Account ............................................ . 

Official Mail Costs 

Expenses ............................................. . 

Total, Contingent expenses of the Senate ....... . 

Adjustment for House amount assumed for Senate ....... . 

Total, Senate .................................. . 

(Discretionary) .............................. . 

(Mandatory) .................................. . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

28 

133,265 

508 

7,036 

3,500 

130,076 

18,870 

424,000 

300 

717,555 

919,932 

(919,932) 

FY 2019 

Request 

28 

135,799 

520 

10,036 

126,595 

20,871 

474,556 

300 

768,677 

990,097 

(990,097) 

House 

28 

135,799 

520 

10,036 

126,595 

20,871 

474,556 

300 

768,677 

-1,765 

988,332 

(988,332) 

Senate 

28 

133,265 

508 

7,036 

3,000 

126,595 

20,871 

429,000 

300 

720,575 

933,461 

(933,461) 

Conference 

28 

133,265 

508 

7,036 

3,000 

126,595 

18,871 

429,000 

300 

718,575 

934,841 

(934,667) 

(174) 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

-500 

-3,481 

+1 

+5,000 

+1 ,020 

+14,909 

(+14,735) 

(+174) 
DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of 

Congress (FY2018, PL 115-141 Sec. 7 (b)) .............. . 

Salaries and Expenses 

House Leadership Offices 

Office of the Speaker ................................ . 

Office of the Majority Floor Leader .................. . 

Office of the Minority Floor Leader .................. . 

Office of the Majority Whip .......................... . Office of the Minority Whip .......................... . 

Republican Conference ................................ . 

Democratic Caucus .................................... . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

174 

6,645 

2,180 

7,114 

1,887 

1,460 

1,505 

1,487 

FY 2019 

Request 

6,645 

2,180 

7,114 

1,887 

1,460 

1,505 

1,487 

House 

7,124 

2,643 

7,752 

2,197 

1,700 

2,187 

1,776 

Senate Conference 

7,124 7,124 

2,643 2,643 

7,752 7,752 

2,197 2,197 

1,700 1,700 

2,187 2,187 

1,776 1,776 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

-174 

+479 

+463 

+638 

+310 

+240 

+682 

+289 

------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Subtotal, House Leadership Offices ............. . 

Members' Representational Allowances 

Including Members' Clerk Hire, Official 

Expenses of Members, and Official Mail 

Expenses ............................................. . 

Intern Allowance 

Payments for Intern Compensation ..................... . 

22,278 22,278 25,379 

562,632 573,630 573,630 

25,379 25,379 +3, 101 

573,630 573,630 +10,998 

8,800 +8,800 
DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Committee Employees 

Standing Committees, Special and Select ............... 

Committee on Appropriations (including studies and 

investigations) ..................................... 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

127,053 

23,226 

FY 2019 

Request 

126,903 

23,113 

House 

127,903 

23,113 

Senate 

127,903 

23,113 

Conference 

127,903 

23,113 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

+850 

-113 

------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Subtotal, Committee employees ................... 150,279 150,016 151,016 151,016 151,016 +737 

Salaries, Officers and Employees 

Office of the Cl erk ................................... 27,945 28,305 28,305 28,305 28,305 +360 

Office of the Sergeant at Arms ........................ 20,505 18,773 18,773 18,773 18,773 -1, 732 

Office of the Chief Admi ni strati ve Officer ............ 132,865 152,558 148,058 148,058 148,058 +15, 193 

Office of the Inspector General ....................... 4,968 5,019 5,019 5,019 5,019 +51 

Office of General Counsel ............................. 1,492 1,502 1,502 1,502 1,502 +10 

Office of the Parliamentarian ......................... 2,037 2,026 2,026 2,026 2,026 -11 

Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the House ....... 3,209 3,327 3,327 3,327 3,327 +118 

Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House ........ 9,937 9,925 9,937 9,937 11,937 +2,000 

Office of Interparliamentary Affairs .................. 814 814 814 814 814 

Other authorized employees ............................ 584 584 584 584 584 

------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Subtotal, Salaries, officers and employees ...... 204,356 222,833 218,345 218,345 220,345 +15,989 
DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Allowances and Expenses 

Supplies, materials, administrative costs and Federal 

tort claims ........................................ . 

Official mail for committees, leadership offices, 

and admi ni strati ve offices of the House ............ . 

Government cont ri but ions ............................. . 

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery ............ . 

Transition activities ................................ . 

Wounded Warrior program .............................. . 

Office of Congressional Ethics ...................... . 

Miscellaneous i terns .................................. . 

Subtotal, Allowances and expenses .............. . 

Adjustment for Senate amount assumed for House ....... . 

Total, House of Representatives (discretionary). 

Total, House of Representatives (mandatory) ..... 

JOINT ITEMS 

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

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

FY 2018 

Enacted 

3,625 

190 

233,040 

16,186 

2,273 

2,750 

1,670 

720 

FY 2019 

Request 

3,625 

190 

260,000 

16,186 

3,000 

2,750 

1,741 

722 

House 

525 

190 

239,000 

16,186 

3,000 

3,000 

1,670 

722 

-- - - --- - - -- - - - - - --- - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - - -- - 260,454 

1,199,999 

174 

4,203 

11,169 

288,214 

1,256,971 

4,203 

11,169 

264,293 

1,232,663 

4,203 

11,169 

Senate 

525 

190 

239,000 

16,186 

3,000 

3,000 

1,670 

722 

Conference 

525 

190 

228,200 

16,186 

3,000 

3,000 

1,670 

722 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

-3, 100 

-4,840 

+727 

+250 

+2 

-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - --- - - -- - -- - - -- - - -- - - - -

264,293 253,493 -6,961 

230 

------------- ------------- -------------- 1,232,893 

4,203 

11 , 169 

1,232,663 

4,203 

11,169 

+32,664 

-174 
DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

Office of the Attending Physician 

Medical supplies, equipment, expenses, and allowances. 

Office of Congressional Accessibility Services 

Salaries and expenses ................................ . 

Total, Joint items ............................. . 

CAPITOL POLICE 

Salaries .............................................. 

General expenses ...................................... 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

3,838 

1,444 

20,654 

351,700 

74,800 

FY 2019 

Request 

3,798 

1,486 

20,656 

374,804 

81,554 

House 

3,798 

1,486 

20,656 

374,804 

81,554 

Senate 

3,798 

1,486 

20,656 

371,483 

81,554 

Conference 

3,798 

1,486 

20,656 

374,804 

81,504 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

-40 

+42 

+2 

+23,104 

+6,704 

------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total, Capitol Police ........................... 426,500 456,358 456,358 453,037 456,308 +29,808 

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE 

Salaries and expenses ................................. 4,959 4,553 5,410 6,333 6,333 +1 ,374 

CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE 

Salaries and expenses ................................. 49,945 50,737 50,737 50,295 50,737 +792 
DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL (AOC) 

Capital Construction and Operations .................. . 

Capitol building ..................................... . 

Capitol grounds ...................................... . 

Senate office buildings .............................. . 

House of Representatives buildings: 

House office buildings ........................... . 

House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund 

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

Offsetting collections ........................... . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

93,478 

45,300 

13,333 

101,614 

197,294 

10,000 

115,694 

-9,000 

FY 2019 

Request 

103,962 

46,154 

17,978 

80,535 

180,098 

10,000 

127,980 

-9,000 

House 

103,712 

44,379 

16,261 

80,535 

187,098 

10,000 

127,980 

-9,000 

Senate 

101,382 

39,318 

16,160 

92,918 

187,098 

10,000 

106,827 

-9,000 

Conference 

103,962 

43,992 

16,761 

93,562 

187,098 

10,000 

123,050 

-9,000 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

+10,484 

-1 ,308 

+3,428 

-8,052 

-10, 196 

+7,356 

------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Subtotal, Capitol Power Pl ant .................. . 106,694 118,980 118,980 97,827 114,050 +7,356 

Library buildings and grounds ........................ . 74,873 113,427 70,201 64,126 68,525 -6,348 

Capitol police buildings, grounds and security ....... . 34,249 59,309 52,542 54,680 57,714 +23,465 

Botanic Garden ....................................... . 13,800 14,659 14,759 14,560 14,759 +959 

Capitol Visitor Center ............................... . 21,470 23,322 23,322 23,055 23,322 +1 ,852 

------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total, Architect of the Capitol ................ . 712,105 768,424 721,789 701,124 733,745 +21 ,640 
DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 

Salaries and expenses ................................ . 

Authority to spend receipts ...................... . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

477,017 

-6,350 

FY 2019 

Request 

475,196 

-6,000 

House 

493,818 

-6,000 

Senate Conference 

474,429 480,052 

-6,000 -6,000 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

+3,035 

+350 

------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Subtotal, Salaries and expenses ................ . 

Copyright Office, Salaries and expenses .............. . 

Authority to spend receipts ...................... . 

Prior year unobl i gated balances .................. . 

Subtotal, Copyright Office ..................... . 

Congressional Research Service, Salaries and expenses. 

Books for the blind and physically handicapped, 

Salaries and expenses .............................. . 

Total, Library of Congress ..................... . 

470,667 469,196 487,818 468,429 474,052 +3,385 

72,011 86,438 93,407 92,462 93,407 +21 ,396 

-41, 305 -43,464 -45,490 -45,490 -45,490 -4, 185 

-2,260 -4,328 -4,328 -4,328 -4,328 -2,068 

------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- 28,446 

119,279 

51,498 

669,890 

38,646 

113,621 

51,192 

======= 

672,655 

43,589 

125,688 

52,783 

709,878 

42,644 

123,828 

52,521 

687,422 

43,589 

125,688 

52,783 

696,112 

+15,143 

+6,409 

+1 ,285 

+26,222 
DIVISIDN B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 

Congressional publishing ........................... . 

Public Information Programs of the Superintendent of 

Documents, Salaries and expenses ................... . 

Government Publishing Office Business Operations 

Revolving Fund ................................... . 

Total, Government Publishing Office 

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE 

Salaries and expenses ................................ . 

Offsetting collections ........................... . 

Total, Government Accountability Office ........ . 

OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND 

Payment to the Open World Leadership Center (OWLC) 

Trust Fund ......................................... . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

79,528 

29,000 

8,540 

117,068 

602 ,717 

-23,800 

578,917 

5,600 

FY 2019 

Request 

79,000 

32,000 

6,000 

117,000 

640,301 

-24,200 

616,101 

5,800 

House 

79,000 

32,000 

6,000 

117,000 

602,717 

-23,800 

======= 

578,917 

5,600 

Senate 

79,000 

32,000 

6,000 

117,000 

625,650 

-35,900 

======= 

589,750 

5,600 

Conference 

79,000 

32,000 

6,000 

117,000 

625,650 

-35,900 

589,750 

5,600 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

-528 

+3,000 

-2,540 

-68 

+22,933 

-12, 100 

+10, 833 
DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE 

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT 

Stennis Center for Public Service .................... . 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 

Scorekeeping adjustment (CBO estimate) 1 / ............ . 

OTHER APPROPRIATIONS 

FURTHER ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 

DISASTER RELIEF REQUIREMENTS ACT, 2018 

Government Accountability Office, Salaries and 

expenses (FY2018 PL115-123, Title IX) (emergency) .. . 

Total, Other Appropriations .................... . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

430 

-2,000 

14,000 

14,000 

FY 2019 

Request 

430 

House 

430 

-2,000 

Senate Conference 

430 430 

-2,000 -2,000 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

-14,000 

-14,000 
DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

OTHER SCOREKEEPING ADJUSTMENTS 

Copyright Office additional spending authority 

(CBO estimate) ..................................... . 

GPO unobligated balances transferred to Business 

Operations Revolving Fund (reappropriation) 

(CBO estimate) ..................................... . 

AOC House Office Buildings Fund (PL114-254) 

(CBO estimate) ..................................... . 

Office of Compliance Settlements and Awards 

(CBO estimate) ..................................... . 

Less emergency appropriations ........................ . 

Grand total (including scorekeeping adjustments) 

Discretionary ................................ . 

Mandatory ................................... . 

1/ FY 2018 is Div 0, Sec.101 (a)(9) of Public Law 

115-56 and Sec.7(a) of Public Law 115-141 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

-4,000 

-14,000 

4,700,173 

( 4 , 699 , 999) 

(174) 

FY 2019 

Request 

2,000 

20,000 

-7,000 

1,000 

4,975,782 

(4,975,782) 

House 

-7,000 

1,000 

4,879,770 

(4,879,770) 

Senate 

-7,000 

1,000 

4,790,001 

(4,790,001 ) 

Conference 

-7,000 

1,000 

4,836,175 

( 4 , 836 , 001 ) 

(174) 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

-3,000 

+1 ,000 

+14,000 

+136,002 

(+136,002) 
DIVISION B--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

(Amounts in thousands) 

RECAPITULATION 

Senate .............................................. . 

House of Representatives (discretionary) ............. . 

House of Representatives (mandatory) ................ . 

Joint Items .......................................... . 

Capitol Police ....................................... . 

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

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

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

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

Government Publishing Office ....................... . 

Government Accountability Office ..................... . 

Open World Leadership Center ......................... . 

Stennis Center for Public Service .................... . 

Administrative Provisions 1/ ......................... . 

Other Scorekeeping adjustments ....................... . 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

919,932 

1,199,999 

174 

20,654 

426,500 

4,959 

49,945 

712,105 

669,890 

117,068 

578,917 

5,600 

430 

-2,000 

-4,000 

FY 2019 

Request 

990,097 

1,256,971 

20,656 

456,358 

4,553 

50,737 

768,424 

672,655 

117,000 

616,101 

5,800 

430 

16,000 

House 

988,332 

1,232,663 

20,656 

456,358 

5,410 

50,737 

721,789 

709,878 

117,000 

578,917 

5,600 

430 

-2,000 

-6,000 

Senate 

933,461 

1,232,893 

20,656 

453,037 

6,333 

50,295 

701,124 

687,422 

117,000 

589,750 

5,600 

430 

-2,000 

-6,000 

Conference 

934,841 

1,232,663 

20,656 

456,308 

6,333 

50,737 

733,745 

696,112 

117,000 

589,750 

5,600 

430 

-2,000 

-6,000 

Conference 

vs. Enacted 

+14,909 

+32,664 

-174 

+2 

+29,808 

+1 ,374 

+792 

+21 ,640 

+26,222 

-68 

+10,833 

-2,000 

------------- -----------== ------------- -------====== -----------== =-----======== 

Grand total .................................... . 

Discretionary ................................ . 

Mandatory ................................... . 

Other Appropriations (emergency) ............... . 

1/ FY 2018 is Div D, Sec.101(a)(9) of Public Law 

115-56 and Sec.7(a) of Public Law 115-141 

4,700,173 4,975,782 

(4,699,999) (4,975,782) 

(174) 

14,000 

4,879,770 4,790,001 4,836,175 +136,002 

(4,879,770) (4,790,001) (4,836,001) (+136,002) 

(174) 

-14,000 
DIVISION C -- MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

The following is an explanation of the effects of Division C, which makes 

appropriations for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies for fiscal year 

2019. Unless otherwise noted, reference to the House and Senate reports are to House Report 

115-673 and Senate Report 115-269. The language set forth in House Report 115-673 and Senate 

Report 115-269 should be complied with and carry the same emphasis as the language included 

in the joint explanatory statement, unless specifically addressed to the contrary in this joint 

explanatory statement. While repeating some report language for emphasis, this joint explanatory 

statement does not intend to negate the language referred to above unless expressly provided 

herein. In cases in which the House or the Senate has directed the submission of a report, such 

report is to be submitted to both Houses of Congress. House or Senate reporting requirements 

with deadlines prior to, or within 15 days after enactment of this Act shall be submitted no later 

than 60 days after enactment of this Act. All other reporting deadlines not specifically directed 

by this joint explanatory statement are to be met. 

TITLE I 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

Bid Savings.- Cost variation notices required by 10 U.S.C. 2853 continue to 

demonstrate the Department of Defense (DOD) continues to have bid savings on previously 

appropriated military construction projects. Therefore, the conference agreement includes 

rescissions to the Air Force, Army National Guard, Homeowners Assistance Program, the 

NATO Security Investment Program and Navy and Marine Corps Family Housing 

accounts. The Secretary of Defense is directed to continue to submit 1002 reports on military 

construction bid savings at the end of each fiscal quarter to the Committees. 

Incremental Funding.-- In general, the conferees support full funding for military 

construction projects if they are executable. However, it continues to be the practice of the 

Committees to provide incremental funding for certain large projects to enable the services to 

more efficiently allocate military construction dollars among projects that can be executed in the 

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year of appropriation. Therefore, the conference agreement includes 9 projects that have been 

incrementally funded, however the full authorization of the projects will be provided in the 

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. 

Facilities Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (FSRM).-The Department of 

Defense is directed to continue describing on form 1390 the backlog ofFSRM requirements at 

installations with future construction projects. For troop housing requests, form 1391 should 

describe any FSRM conducted in the past two years. Likewise, future requirements for 

unaccompanied housing at the corresponding installation should be included. Additionally, the 

forms should include English equivalent measurements for projects presented in metric 

measurement. Rules for funding repairs of facilities under the Operation and Maintenance 

accounts are described below: 

(1) components of the facility may be repaired by replacement. Such replacement can be up to 

current standards or codes; 

(2) interior arrangements and restorations may be included as repair; 

(3) additions, new facilities, and functional conversions must be performed as military 

construction projects. Such projects may be done concurrently with repair projects as long as the 

final conjunctively funded project is a complete and usable facility; and 

(4) the appropriate service secretary shall notify the appropriate committees 21 days prior to 

carrying out any repair project with an estimated cost in excess of $7,500,000. The Committees 

strongly encourage the services and defense agencies to indicate the plant replacement value of 

the facility to be repaired on each such notification. 

Enhancingforce protection and security on military installations.-In collaboration with 

the House Armed Services Committee, the conference agreement includes section 132 which 

provides $50,000,000 to each of the military construction accounts for Navy and Marine Corps 

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and the Air Force to help alleviate deficiencies in access control points, air traffic control towers, 

fire stations, and AT/FP deficiencies across the enterprise. There has been much concern on 

both sides of the aisle that these types of military construction projects continually fall short of 

securing funding in a fiscal year due to higher priorities within the Services. Each Service 

Secretary is directed to submit a spend plan for the additional funds no later than 30 days after 

enactment of this Act to the congressional defense committees. 

Cell Site Simulators.-The conferees are concerned with the potential threat of cell site 

simulators located near DOD facilities. Therefore, the conferees direct the Secretary of Defense 

to submit to the congressional defense committees within 180 days of enactment of this Act a 

full accounting of cell site simulators detected near DOD facilities during the three year period 

ending on the date of enactment of this Act. The report should also include the actions taken by 

the Secretary to protect personnel of the Department, their families, and facilities of the 

Department from foreign powers using such technology to conduct surveillance. 

US Army Corps of Engineers restructuring (USACE).-- On July 30, 2018, the Secretary 

of Defense approved a Secretary of the Army memorandum identifying specific actions the 

Army will take in support of the Administration's proposed reorganization of USACE's Civil 

Works Program. The reorganization includes taking the Civil Works program out of the Army 

Corps of Engineers with navigation going to the Department of Transportation for infrastructure 

grants and the remaining accounts to the Department of Interior. 

The conferees are perplexed as to why there was no notification or discussion with 

Members of Congress and Committees staffs on an action of this magnitude that crosses multiple 

subcommittees' jurisdiction. This type of proposal, as the Department is well aware, will require 

legislative language which has not been proposed or requested to date. The conferees are 

opposed to the reorganization as it could ultimately have impacts for implementation of the 

Military Construction, BRAC and Family Housing programs. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY 

The conference agreement provides $1,021,768,000 for Military Construction, Army. 

Within this amount, the agreement provides $110,068,000 for study, planning, design, architect 

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and engineer services, and host nation support. The agreement also provides an additional 

$10,000,000 above the request to supplement unspecified minor military construction. 

Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant.- Consistent with the direction in the Senate Report 

115-269, the conferees direct the Army to continue its remediation and evaluations at the former 

Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, comply with applicable regulations and permit 

requirements, and work with regulatory agencies to ensure all response sites are remediated to 

applicable and approved standards. The Army should continue to communicate with Sunflower 

Redevelopment, LLC and conduct regular stakeholder meetings and monthly conference calls to 

address questions or issues related to cleanup and redevelopment. 

Badger Army Ammunition Plant.- Consistent with the direction in the Senate Report 

115-269, the conferees direct the Army to continue to test, using both aggregate and chemicalspecific methods, for emerging contaminants subject to an EPA Health Advisory Level at the 

former Badger Army Ammunition Plant, in nearby surface waters, and in drinking water in 

affected surrounding communities. The Army is directed to provide to local stakeholders the 

results of that testing and, if testing results show threats to human health, a plan to remediate the 

contamination, including dedicated funding resources, schedule, and specific actions. 

Conveyance of property.-The conferees note that the Army is proposing to convey 17 .1 

acres of land known as Shenandoah Square and the 126 existing housing units to raise capital to 

improve other military housing owned by private entities. Under the proposed action, the 

existing 126 housing units would be demolished to allow for the construction of high-density 

residential housing. The residents have expressed concern about the displacement from 

Shenandoah Square as it is in one of the most expensive housing markets in the country and the 

uncertainty about the affordability of new potential housing on the site. Therefore, the conferees 

urge the Department of the Army to explore all possible alternatives to a conveyance of 

Shenandoah Square, including a sublease of the property to an entity that can better develop 

affordable housing on the property. 

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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NA VY AND MARINE CORPS 

The conference agreement provides $2,118,619,000 for Military Construction, Navy and 

Marine Corps. Within this amount, the conference agreement provides $185,542,000 for study, 

planning, design, architect and engineer services. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE 

The conference agreement provides $1,440,323,000 for Military Construction, Air Force. 

Within this amount, the conference agreement provides $206,577,000 for study, planning, 

design, architect and engineer services. 

Little Rock Air Force Base.-As described in the Senate report 115-269, the conferees 

direct the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report coordinated with the Army Corps of 

Engineers no later than 90 days after enactment of this Act providing the status on the cancelled 

runway project at Little Rock AFB and the replacement project, including what happened to the 

funding used for the original contract, a justification for the increase in cost for the new project, 

if any of the completed work from the cancelled project is salvageable, how the Air Force is 

resolving the issues that led to contract termination and ensuring, to the extent possible, that they 

are not repeated in follow-on contracts, and how and when a future project will be funded. 

Additionally, the conferees direct the Air Force to appoint a senior official who shall be 

responsible for the project and will provide quarterly project updates to the congressional 

defense committees. 

Air Force Weapons Storage Facility Reprogramming. -On July 9, 2018, the 

Department of Defense sent the Committees a reprogramming request that included source funds 

from a cancelled prior year project, which the conferees had each rescinded in their respective 

bills. The conferees recognize the importance of the Weapons Storage Facility (WSF) 

modernization program, but are concerned that the Department has potentially developed 

improper and unnecessary requirements that are leading to execution delays and cost overruns 

against an already strained military construction budget. This has resulted in schedule delays to 

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follow on projects, which also may experience similar challenges unless corrective action is 

taken. The conferees encourage the Department to sufficiently solicit and incorporate input from 

all stakeholders in developing requirements, to include the Air Force Strategic Deterrence and 

Nuclear Integration directorate, and further encourage the Air Force to incorporate lessons 

learned from prior Navy WSF modernization efforts. The conferees direct the Department to 

provide quarterly briefings to update the Committees on status, requirements changes, and 

timeline updates for current and future projects associated with the WSF modernization program. 

The conferees urge the Department to expeditiously seek alternative funding sources for the 

current reprogramming from unobligated balances or bid savings to avoid further execution 

delays. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE 

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 

The conference agreement provides $2,550,728,000 for Military Construction, DefenseWide. Within this amount, the conference agreement provides $192,345,000 for study, planning, 

design, architect and engineer services. 

Parking issues at DOD facilities.-- The conferees are concerned that Military 

Construction budget constraints are negatively affecting the ability of the Department of Defense 

to address urgent parking requirements at certain U.S. military installations. The lack of parking 

is a safety issue and a detriment to the well-being of employees, both civilian and military. The 

conferees are concerned that the Department does not have a coherent strategy to address the 

growing parking requirements at installations that have seen significant growth. For example, 

Fort Meade, which already was home to the National Security Agency, became the headquarters 

of the newly formed U.S. Cyber Command in 2010. By 2011, the Defense Information Systems 

Agency, which handles the Pentagon's IT and communications needs, had moved onto the base. 

In 2005, the base had just over 33,500 employees. Today, it has about 57,000, more than double 

the number of workers at the Pentagon. As a result of this growth, parking at Fort Meade has 

become a serious issue. Therefore, the conferees direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to the 

Committees with the fiscal year 2020 military construction budget request: an updated list of 

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unfunded requirements for parking facilities, access control points, and road construction at 

DOD facilities that have serious parking, access, and road congestion issues. Finally, the 

Secretary is further directed to submit, with the fiscal year 2020 military construction budget 

request, a list of how those requirements will be incorporated into their construction requests for 

fiscal years 2021 through 2025. 

MIT/Lincoln Labs. -The conferees have incrementally funded the Air Force 

MIT/Lincoln Lab project commensurate with the outlay rate of funds for fiscal year 2019 as 

reflected in budget documents. While the conference agreement does not provide full funding 

for this project, the conferees-strongly support MIT/Lincoln Labs mission and its completion. 

The conferees fully expect the Air Force to continue to prioritize funding for this project in 

executable increments. 

Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) .-The conference 

agreement provides $193,390,000 for ERCIP, an increase of $43,390,000 over the budget 

request to fund the top six unfunded requirements of the program for energy resilience. Also, an 

additional $5,000,000 is provided under the Defense-Wide planning and design account 

specifically for ERCIP. The Secretary of Defense is directed to submit to the congressional 

defense committees a spend plan for the additional ERCIP funds, to include the planning and 

design funds, no later than 30 days after enactment of this Act. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 

The conference agreement provides $190,122,000 for Military Construction, Army 

National Guard. Within this amount, the conference agreement provides $16,622,000 for study, 

planning, design, architect and engineer services. The conference agreement also provides an 

additional $10,000,000 above the budget request to supplement unspecified minor military 

construction. 

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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL GUARD 

The conference agreement provides $129,126,000 for Military Construction, Air National 

Guard. Within this amount, the conference agreement provides $18,500,000 for study, planning, 

design, architect and engineer services. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY RESERVE 

The conference agreement provides $64,919,000 for Military Construction, Army 

Reserve. Within this amount, the conference agreement provides $5,855,000 for study, planning, 

design, architect and engineer services. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY RESERVE 

The conference agreement provides $43,065,000 for Military Construction, Navy 

Reserve. Within this amount, the conference agreement provides $4,695,000 for study, planning, 

design, architect and engineer services. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE RESERVE 

The conference agreement provides $38,063,000 for Military Construction, Air Force 

Reserve. Within this amount, the conference agreement provides $4,055,000 for study, planning, 

design, architect and engineer services. 

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM 

The conference agreement provides $171,064,000 for the North Atlantic Treaty 

Organization Security Investment Program. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE ACCOUNT 

The conference agreement provides $342,000,000 for the Department of Defense Base 

Closure Account, an increase of $74,462,000 above the request. The additional funding is for 

the Department to accelerate environmental remediation at installations closed under previous 

Base Realignment and Closure rounds. 

Navy Clean Up Cost.-The conference report provides an additional $60,462,000 for the 

Navy to accelerate environmental remediation at installations closed under previous Base 

Closure and Realignment rounds. Furthermore, the Navy shall provide to the Committees a 

spend plan for these additional funds no later than 30 days after enactment of this Act. 

Perjluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) and Perjluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA).-The 

conference report provides $14,000,000 in additional funds for identification, mitigation, and 

clean-up costs across the Department of Defense for PFOS and PFOA. DOD is directed to 

submit a spend plan for these additional funds to the Committees no later than 30 days after 

enactment of this Act. 

Demolition of Previous BRAC Facilities.-The conferees are concerned that the 

Department of Defense does not have an adequate plan for demolishing previous BRAC sites. 

For example, the Ontario International Airport was the Ontario Air National Guard Station that 

was established in 1949. This facility remained in operation for decades, assisting training and 

support for the Korean, Vietnam, and countless other wars and conflicts. In 1997, the facility was 

closed, yet the old site has sat largely unchanged for 20 years due to the environmental hazards 

of demolition. The conferees urge the Department to dedicate funds to demolish BRAC facilities 

and turn the land over to the local community as quickly as possible. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

FAMILY HOUSING 

Item of Interest 

Military family housing units. --The conferees are concerned for the well-being of 

servicemembers and their families residing in on-post military housing with regard to their 

exposure to toxic levels of lead based paint. It has been reported that installations around the 

country possess housing units that contain lead based paint levels exceeding the federal threshold 

for acceptable levels and could have grave implications on servicemembers and their families' 

health. In addition, the conferees are interested in what steps the Department is taking for 

oversight of DOD privatized family housing. Therefore, the conferees direct the DOD Inspector 

General to conduct an investigation and submit a report to the congressional defense committees 

on toxic lead levels at military housing on all installations no later than 90 days after the 

enactment of this Act. 

FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY 

The conference agreement provides $330,660,000 for Family Housing Construction, 

Army. 

FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY 

The conference agreement provides $376,509,000 for Family Housing Operation and 

Maintenance, Army. 

FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NA VY AND MARINE CORPS 

The conference agreement provides $104,581,000 for Family Housing Construction, 

Navy and Marine Corps. 

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FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NA VY AND MARINE CORPS 

The conference agreement provides $314,536,000 for Family Housing Operation and 

Maintenance, Navy and Marine Corps. 

FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE 

The conference agreement provides $78,446,000 for Family Housing Construction, Air 

Force. 

FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE 

The conference agreement provides $317,274,000 for Family Housing Operation and 

Maintenance, Air Force. 

FAMILY HOUSING OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE 

The conference agreement provides $58,373,000 for Family Housing Operation and 

Maintenance, Defense-Wide. 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND 

The conference agreement provides $1,653,000 for the Department of Defense Family 

Housing Improvement Fund. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND 

The conference agreement provides $600,000 for the Department of Defense Military 

Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 

(Including Transfers and Rescissions of Funds) 

The conference agreement includes section IOI limiting the use of funds under a costplus-a-fixed-fee contract. 

The conference agreement includes section 102 allowing the use of construction funds in 

this title for hire of passenger motor vehicles. 

The conference agreement includes section 103 allowing the use of construction funds in 

this title for advances to the Federal Highway Administration for the construction of access 

roads. 

The conference agreement includes section 104 prohibiting construction of new bases in 

the United States without a specific appropriation. 

The conference agreement includes section 105 limiting the use of funds for the purchase 

of land or land easements that exceed 100 percent of the value. 

The conference agreement includes section 106 prohibiting the use of funds, except funds 

appropriated in this title for that purpose, for family housing. 

The conference agreement includes section 107 limiting the use of minor construction 

funds to transfer or relocate activities. 

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The conference agreement includes section 108 prohibiting the procurement of steel 

unless American producers, fabricators, and manufacturers have been allowed to compete. 

The conference agreement includes section 109 prohibiting the use of construction or 

family housing funds to pay real property taxes in any foreign nation. 

The conference agreement includes section 110 prohibiting the use of funds to initiate a 

new installation overseas without prior notification. 

The conference agreement includes section 111 establishing a preference for American 

architectural and engineering services for overseas projects. 

The conference agreement includes section 112 establishing a preference for American 

contractors in United States territories and possessions in the Pacific and on Kwajalein Atoll and 

in countries bordering the Arabian Gulf. 

The conference agreement includes section 113 requiring congressional notification of 

military exercises when construction costs exceed $100,000. 

The conference agreement includes section 114 allowing funds appropriated in prior 

years for new projects authorized during the current session of Congress. 

The conference agreement includes section 115 allowing the use of expired or lapsed 

funds to pay the cost of supervision for any project being completed with lapsed funds. 

The conference agreement includes section 116 allowing military construction funds to 

be available for five years. 

The conference agreement includes section 117 allowing the transfer of funds from 

Family Housing Construction accounts to the Family Housing Improvement Program. 

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The conference agreement includes section 118 allowing transfers to the Homeowners 

Assistance Fund. 

The conference agreement includes section 119 limiting the source of operation and 

maintenance funds for flag and general officer quarters and allowing for notification by 

electronic medium. The provision also requires an annual report on the expenditures of each 

quarters. 

The conference agreement includes section 120 extending the availability of funds in the 

Ford Island Improvement Account. 

The conference agreement includes section 121 allowing the transfer of expired funds to 

the Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Construction, Defense account. 

The conference agreement includes section 122 restricting the obligation of funds for 

relocating an Army unit that performs a testing mission. 

The conference agreement includes section 123 allowing for the reprogramming of 

construction funds among projects and activities subject to certain criteria. 

The conference agreement includes section 124 prohibiting the obligation or expenditure 

of funds provided to the Department of Defense for military construction for projects at 

Arlington National Cemetery. 

The conference agreement includes section 125 providing additional construction funds 

for various Military Construction accounts. 

The conference agreement includes section 126 rescinding funds from prior 

Appropriation Acts from various accounts. 

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The conference agreement includes section 127 defining the congressional defense 

committees. 

The conference agreement includes section 128 prohibiting the use of funds in this Act to 

close or realign Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The provision is intended to prevent the 

closure or realignment of the installation out of the possession of the United States, and maintain 

the Naval Station's long-standing regional security and migrant operations missions. 

The conference agreement includes section 129 restricting funds in the Act to be used to 

consolidate or relocate any element of Air Force Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational 

Repair Squadron Engineer until certain conditions are met. 

The conference agreement includes section 130 providing additional funds for land 

acquisition and Defense Access Roads for Arlington Cemetery. 

The conference agreement includes section 131 directing all amounts appropriated to 

"Military Construction, Army", "Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps", "Military 

Construction, Air Force", and "Military Construction, Defense-Wide" accounts be immediately 

available and allotted for the full scope of authorized projects. 

The conference agreement includes section 132 providing additional funds for antiterrorism and force protection at military installations. 

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MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

ALABAMA 

ARMY 

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT 

WEAPON MAINTENANCE SHOP .. 

ALASKA 

AIR FORCE 

EIELSON AFB 

F-35 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE UNIT ADMIN FACILITY ..... 

F -35 CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS MAINTENANCE FACILITY .. 

F-35A CATM RANGE. 

F-35A SCHOOL AGE FACILITY .............. . 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

CLEAR AFS 

LONG RANGE DISCRIM RADAR SYS COMPLEX PHASE 2. 

FORT GREELY 

MISSILE FIELD #1 EXPANSION ....................... . 

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON 

OPERATIONS FACILITY REPLACEMENT .................. . 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON 

UNITED STATES PROPERTY & FISCAL OFFICE ......... . 

ARIZONA 

AIR FORCE 

LUKE AFB 

F -35A AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE UNIT FACILITY .. 

F - 35A SQUAD OPS #6 ....................... . 

ARKANSAS 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

LITTLE ROCK AFB 

HYDRANT FUEL SYSTEM ALTERATIONS .......... . 

CALIFORNIA 

ARMY 

FORT IRWIN 

MULTI PURPOSE RANGE COMPLEX ....................... . 

NAVY 

CAMP PENDLETON 

AAV-ACV MAINTENANCE & WAREHOUSE FACILITY ......... . 

ELECTRICAL UPGRADES .......................•....... 

FULL MOTION TRAINER FACILITY ..................... . 

POTABLE WATER DISTRIBUTION IMPROVEMENTS .......... . 

CORONADO 

CMV-226 AIRFIELD IMPROVEMENTS ..... 

LEMOORE 

F -35 MAINTENANCE HANGAR ................ . 

MIRAMAR 

AIRFIELD SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS ...... . 

F-35 VERTICAL LANDING PADS AND TAXIWAY .. 

POINT MUGU 

DIRECTED ENERGY SYSTEMS INTERGRATION LAB. 

SAN DIEGO 

HARBOR DRIVE SWITCHING STATION ................... . 

PIER 8 REPLACEMENT ............................... . 

SAN NICOLAS ISLAND 

MISSILE ASSEMBLY BUILD & HIGH EXPLOSIVE MAGAZINE .. 

SEAL BEACH 

CAUSEWAY, BOAT CHANNEL & TURNING BASIN .... DEFENSE-WIDE 

CAMP PENDLETON 

SOF EOD FACILITY • WEST .................... . 

SOF HUMAN PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTER-WEST .... . 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

5,200 

6,800 

15,500 

19,000 

22,500 

174,000 

8,000 

14,000 

27,000 

23,000 

17 .coo 

14,000 

29,000 

49,410 

4,020 

10,670 

47,230 

77,780 

112,690 

11,500 

20,480 

22,150 

48,440 

108.100 

31,010 

117,830 

3,547 

9,049 

HOUSE 

5,200 

6,800 

15,500 

19,000 

22,500 

130,000 

14,000 

27,000 

23,000 

17,000 

14,000 

29,000 

49,410 

4,020 

10,670 

47,230 

77,760 

112,690 

11,500 

20,480 

22,150 

48,440 

48,747 

31,010 

117,830 

3,547 

9,049 

SENATE 

5,200 

6,800 

15,500 

19,000 

22,500 

174,000 

8,000 

14,000 

27,000 

23,000 

17,000 

14,000 

29,000 

49,410 

4,020 

10,670 

47,. 230 

77,780 

112,690 

11,500 

20,480 

22,150 

46,440 

106,100 

31,010 

60,000 

3,547 

9,049 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

5,200 

6,800 

15,500 

19,000 

22,500 

174,000 

8,000 

14,000 

27,000 

23,000 

17,000 

14,000 

29,000 

49,410 

4,020 

10,670 

47,230 

77,780 

112,690 

11,500 

20,480 

22,150 

48,440 

48,747 

31,010 

117,830 

3,547 

9,049 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

( AMOUNTS IN THOUSANOS) 

CORONADO 

SOF ATC APPLIED INSTRUCTION FACILITY ........•.... 

SOF ATC TRAINING FACILITY ...................... 

SOF CLOSE QUARTERS COMBAT FACILITY ................ 

SOF NSWG-1 OPERATIONS SUPPORT FACILITY. 

DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION DEPOT-TRACY 

MAIN ACCESS CONTROL POINT UPGRADES ... 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD 

CHANNEL ISLANDS ANGS 

CONSTRUCT C-130J FLIGHT SIMULATOR FACILITY ... 

ARMY RESERVE 

BARSTOW 

ECS MODIFIED TEMF I WAREHOUSE .......... ··········· NAVY RESERVE 

SEAL BEACH 

RESERVE TRAINING CENTER ........................... 

COLORADO 

ARMY 

FORT CARSON 

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP .... ······················ DEFENSE -WIDE 

FORT CARSON 

SDF HUMAN PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTER .......•..... 

SOF MOUNTAINEERING FACILITY ...............•... 

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 

NAVY 

NAVAL OBSERVATORY 

MASTER TIME CLOCKS & OPERATIONS FACILITY. 

FLORIDA 

NAVY 

MAYPORT 

LCS OPERATIONAL TRAINING FACILITY ADDITION ........ 

LCS SUPPORT FACILITY ........................... 

AIR FORCE 

EGLIN AFB 

F-35A INTEGRATED TRNG CENTER ACADEMICS BLDG ..•. 

F • 35A STUDENT DORMITORY I I. . ····· ............ MACDILL AFB 

KC135 BEDDOWN ADD FLIGHT SIMULATOR TRAINING. 

GEORGIA 

ARMY 

FORT GORDON 

CYBER INSTRUCTIONAL FAC AND NETWORK CTR . 

NAVY RESERVE 

BENNING 

RESERVE TRAINING CENTER ................ . . . . . . . . . . ' 

HAWAII 

ARNY 

FORT SHAFTER 

COMMAND AND CONTROL FACILITY, !NCR 4 ............ 

NAVY 

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM 

DRYDOCK WATERFRONT FACILITY ..... .................. KANEOHE BAY 

CORROSION CONTROL HANGAR ........ ................. PEARL CITY 

WATER TRANSMISSION LINE ......... 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD 

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM 

CONSTRUCT AOOITION TO F-22 LO/CRF 63408 ........... 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

14,819 

18,329 

12,768 

25,172 

18,800 

8,000 

34,000 

21,740 

77,000 

15,297 

9,000 

115,600 

29,110 

82,350 

34,863 

28,000 

3,100 

99,000 

13,630 

105,000 

45,000 

66,100 

78,320 

17,000 

HOUSE 

14,819 

18,329 

12,768 

25,172 

18,800 

8,000 

34,000 

21,740 

77,000 

15,297 

9,000 

60,000 

29,110 

82,350 

34,863 

28,000 

3,100 

99,000 

13,630 

95,000 

45,000 

66,100 

78,320 

17,000 

SENATE 

14,819 

18,329 

12,768 

25,172 

18,800 

8,000 

34,000 

21,740 

77,000 

15,297 

9,000 

40,000 

29,110 

82,350 

34,863 

28,000 

3,100 

99,000 

13,630 

105,000 

45,000 

66,100 

78,320 

17,000 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

14,819 

18,329 

12,768 

25,172 

18,800 

8,000 

34,000 

21,740 

77,000 

15,297 

9,000 

40,000 

29,110 

82,350 

34,863 

28,000 

3,100 

99,000 

13,630 

105,000 

45,000 

66,100 

78,320 

17,000 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

ILLINOIS 

ARMY NA TI ONAL GUARD 

MARSEILLES 

AUTOMATED RECORD FI RE RANGE .................. . 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD 

GREATER PEORIA REGIONAL AIRPORT 

CONSTRUCT NEW FIRE CRASH/RESCUE STATION ... 

INDIANA 

ARMY 

CRANE ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT 

RAILCAR HOLDING AREA ........................ . 

AIR FORCE RESERVE 

GRISSOM ARB ADD/ALTER AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ...... . 

KENTUCKY 

ARMY 

FORT CAMPBELL 

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP ................. . 

FORT KNOX 

DIGITAL AIR/GROUND INTEGRATION RANGE ............. . 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

FORT CAMPBELL 

FT CAMPBELL MIDDLE SCHOOL. . . . . . . ........ . 

SOF AIR/GROUND INTEG. URBAN LIVE FIRE RANGE ...... . 

SOF LOGISTICS SUPPORT OPERATIONS FACILITY ........ . 

SOF MUL Tl-USE HELICOPTER TRAINING FACILITY .. 

LOUISIANA 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD 

NEW ORLEANS 

NORTHCOM CONSTRUCT ALERT APRON ................. . 

MAINE 

NAVY 

KITTERY 

ORY DOCK #1 SUPERFLOOO BASIN •.................. , .. 

EXTEND PORTAL CRANE RAIL ........................ .. 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

KITTERY 

CONSOLIDATED WAREHOUSE REPLACEMENT ............... . 

MARYLAND 

AIR FORCE 

JOINT BASE ANDREWS 

PAR RELOCATE HAZ CARGO PAD AND EOD RANGE .... . 

PRESIDENTIAL AIRCRAFT RECAP COMPLEX, INC. 2 ... . 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

FORT MEADE 

MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS WAREHOUSE FACILITY .... 

NSAW RECAPITALIZE BUILDING #2 INC 4 ........ . 

NSAW RECAPITALIZE BUILDING #3 INC 1 .............. . 

MASSACHUSETTS 

AIR FORCE 

HANSCOM AFB 

MIT-LINCOLN LABORATORY (WEST LAB CSL/MIF) ........ . 

MINNESOTA 

AIR FORCE RESERVE 

MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL !AP 

SMALL ARMS RANGE. 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

5,000 

9,000 

16,000 

12,100 

32,000 

26,000 

62,634 

9,091 

5,435 

5,138 

15,000 

109,960 

39,725 

11,600 

37,000 

154,000 

30,000 

218,000 

99,000 

225,000 

9,000 

HOUSE 

5,000 

9,000 

16,000 

12,100 

32,000 

26,000 

62,634 

9,091 

5,435 

5,138 

15,000 

51,639 

39,725 

11,600 

37,000 

123,116 

30,000 

218,000 

99,000 

40,000 

9,000 

SENATE 

5,000 

9,000 

16,000 

12,100 

32,000 

26,000 

62,634 

9,091 

5,435 

5,138 

15,000 

109,960 

39,725 

11,600 

37,000 

129,116 

30,000 

218,000 

99,000 

90,000 

9,000 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

5,000 

9,000 

16,000 

12,100 

32,000 

26,000 

62,634 

9,091 

5,435 

5,138 

15,000 

109,960 

39,725 

11,600 

37,000 

129,116 

30,000 

218,000 

99,000 

90,000 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

MISSISSIPPI 

AIR FORCE RESERVE 

KEESLER AFB 

AEROMEDICAL STAGING SQUADRON FACILITY ......... . 

MISSOURI 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

ST LOUIS 

NEXT NGA WEST (N2W) COMPLEX PHASE 1 INC. 2. 

NEXT NGA WEST (N2W) COMPLEX PHASE 2 INC. 1 

MONTANA 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 

MALTA 

NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER ...........•..... 

NEBRASKA 

AIR FORCE 

OFFUTT AFB 

PARKING LOT, USSTRATCOM ...........•............... 

NEVADA 

AIR FORCE 

CREECH AFB 

MQ-9 CPIP GCS OPERATIONS FACILITY ........ . 

MQ-9 CPIP OPERATIONS & COMMAND CENTER FAC .... . 

NELLIS AFB 

CRH SIMULATOR .................. , ............ . 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 

NORTH LAS VEGAS 

NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER .. , ............ . 

NEW HAMPSHIRE 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 

PEMBROKE 

NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER .......... . 

NEW JERSEY 

ARMY 

PICATINNY ARSENAL 

MUNITIONS DISASSEMBLY COMPLEX ............ . 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST 

HOT CARGO HYDRANT SYSTEM REPLACEMENT ............. . 

NEW MEXICO 

ARMY 

WHITE SANDS 

INFORMATION SYSTEMS FACILITY ..................... . 

AIR FORCE 

HOLLOMAN AFB 

MQ-9 FTU OPS FACILITY. 

NEW YORK 

ARMY 

U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY 

ENGINEERING CENTER. 

PARKING STRUCTURE ......... . 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD 

FRANCIS S. GABRESKI AIRPORT 

SECURITY FORCES/COMM. TRAINING FACILITY ........ . 

AIR FORCE RESERVE 

NIAGARA FALLS !AP 

PHYSICAL FITNESS CENTER ...... . 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

4,550 

213,600 

110,000 

15,000 

9,500 

28,000 

31,000 

5,900 

32,000 

12,000 

41,000 

10,200 

40,000 

85,000 

95,000 

65,000 

20,000 

14,000 

HOUSE 

4,550 

173,400 

110,000 

15,000 

9,500 

28,000 

31,000 

5,900 

32,000 

12,000 

41,000 

10,200 

40,000 

85,000 

95,000 

65,000 

20,000 

14,000 

SENATE 

4,550 

181,600 

110,000 

15,000 

9,500 

28,000 

31,000 

5,900 

32,000 

12,000 

41,000 

10,200 

40,000 

85,000 

95,000 

65,000 

20,000 

14,000 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

4,550 

181,000 

110,000 

15,000 

9,500 

28,000 

31,000 

5,900 

32,000 

12,000 

41,000 

10,200 

40,000 

85,000 

95,000 

65,000 

20,000 

14,000 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

NORTH CAROLI NA 

ARMY 

FORT BRAGG 

DINING FACILITY ............................. . 

NAVY 

CHERRY POINT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION 

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ...... . 

FLIGHTLINE UTILITY MODERNIZATION .. 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

FORT BRAGG 

SOF REPLACE TRAINING MAZE ANO TOWER ...... . 

SOF SERE RESISTANCE TRAINING LAB. COMPLEX .. 

NEW RIVER 

AMB CARE CENTER/DENTAL CLINIC REPLACEMENT. 

NORTH DAKOTA 

AIR FORCE 

MINOT AFB 

CONSOLIDATED HELO/TRF OPS/AMU ANO ALERT FACILITY .. 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 

FARGO 

NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER .... 

OHIO 

AIR FORCE 

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB 

AOAL INTELLIGENCE PRODUCTION COMPLEX (NASIC) ..... . 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 

CAMP RAVENNA 

AUTOMATEO MULTIPURPOSE MACHINE GUN RANGE ......... . 

OKLAHOMA 

AIR FORCE 

ALTUS AFB 

KC·46A FTU/FTC SIMULATOR FACILITY PHASE 3 ........ . 

TINKER AFB 

KC-46A DEPOT FUEL MAINTENANCE HANGAR ............. . 

KC·46A DEPOT MAINTENANCE HANGAR ..............•.. 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

MCALESTER 

BULK DIESEL SYSTEM REPLACEMENT ................... . 

PENNSYLVANIA 

NAVY 

PHILADELPHIA 

SUBMARINE PROPULSOR MANUFACTURING SUPPORT FACILITY 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD 

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP 

REPLACE OPERATIONS TRAINING/DINING HALL. 

NAVY RESERVE 

PITTSBURGH 

RESERVE TRAINING CENTER • PITTSBURGH, PA ......... . 

SOUTH CAROLINA 

ARMY 

FORT JACKSON 

TRAINEE BARRACKS COMPLEX 3, PHASE 2 .............. . 

NAVY 

BEAUFORT 

RECYCLING/HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY ............... . 

PARRIS ISLAND 

RANGE IMPROVEMENTS & MODERNIZATION, PHASE 2 ...... . 

AIR FORCE 

SHAW AFB 

CP!P MQ-9 MCE GROUP ..... . 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

10,000 

133,970 

106,860 

12,109 

20,257 

32,580 

66,000 

32,000 

116,100 

7,400 

12,000 

85,000 

81,000 

7,000 

71,050 

8,000 

52,000 

9,517 

35,190 

53,000 

HOUSE 

10,000 

60,000 

55,000 

12,109 

20,257 

32,580 

66,000 

32,000 

61,000 

7,400 

12,000 

85,000 

81,000 

7,000 

71,050 

8,000 

52,000 

9,517 

35,190 

53,000 

SENATE 

10,000 

60,000 

106,860 

12,109 

20,257 

32,580 

66,000 

32,000 

116,100 

7,400 

12,000 

85,000 

81,000 

7,000 

71,050 

8,000 

52,000 

9,517 

35,190 

53,000 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

10,000 

60,000 

55,000 

12,109 

20,257 

32,580 

66,000 

32,000 

61,000 

7,400 

12,000 

85,000 

81,000 

7,000 

71,050 

8,000 

52,000 

9,517 

35,190 

53,000 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

SOUTH DAKOTA 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 

RAPID CITY 

NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER. 

TEXAS 

ARMY 

FORT BLISS 

SUPPLY SUPPORT ACTIVITY .......................... . 

AIR FORCE 

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO 

BMT RECRUIT DORMITORY 6 .......•................... 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO 

ENERGY AEROSPACE OPERATIONS FACILITY ........... . 

RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT 

GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE ......... , ........... . 

AIR FORCE RESERVE 

FORT WORTH 

MUNITIONS TRAINING/ADMIN FACILITY ................ . 

UTAH 

NAVY 

HILL AFB 

05 MISSILE MOTOR RECEIPT/STORAGE FACILITY ..... . 

VIRGINIA 

NAVY 

PORTSMOUTH 

SHIPS MAINTENANCE FACILITY .. 

QUANTICO 

TBS FIRE STATION .. 

DEFENSE-WI OE 

DAM NECK 

SOF MAGAZINES. 

FORT A.P. HILL 

TRAINING CAMPUS ... 

FORT BELVOIR 

HUMAN PERFORMANCE TRAINING CENTER. 

HUMPHREYS ENGINEER CENTER 

MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLY FACILITY .. 

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS 

FUEL FACILITIES REPLACEMENT. . . . ............. . 

GROUND VEHICLE FUELING FACILITY REPLACEMENT ... . 

PENTAGON 

EXTERIOR INFRASTRUC. & SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS .. . 

NORTH VILLAGE VACP & FENCING ..................... . 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD 

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS 

CONSTRUCT CYBER OPS FACILITY ..............•....... 

WASHINGTON 

NAVY 

BANGOR 

PIER AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY ... 

WHIDBEY ISLAND 

FLEET SUPPORT FACILITY ......... . 

NEXT GENERATION JAMMER FACILITY .. 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD 

REFUELING FACILITY .. 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

15,000 

24,000 

25,000 

10,200 

71,500 

3,100 

105,520 

26,120 

21,980 

8,959 

11,734 

6,127 

20,257 

6,900 

5,800 

23,650 

12,200 

10,000 

88,960 

19,450 

7,930 

26,200 

I' 

HOUSE 

15,000 

24,000 

25,000 

10,200 

71,500 

3,100 

55,000 

26,120 

8,959 

11,734 

6,127 

20,257 

6,900 

5,800 

23,650 

12,200 

10,000 

88,960 

19,450 

7,930 

26,200 

SENATE 

15,000 

24,000 

25,000 

10,200 

71,500 

3,100 

105,520 

26,120 

8,959 

11,734 

6,127 

20,257 

6,900 

5,800 

23,650 

12,200 

10,000 

88,960 

19,450 

7,930 

26,200 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

15,000 

24,000 

25,000 

10,200 

71,500 

55,000 

26,120 

8,959 

11,734 

6,127 

20,257 

6,900 

5,800 

23,650 

12,200 

10,000 

88,960 

19,450 

7,930 

26,200 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

( AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

WISCONSIN 

ARMY RESERVE 

FORT MCCOY 

TRANSIENT TRAINING BARRACKS ..... 

BAHAMAS 

NAVY 

ANDROS ISLAND 

AUTEC AUSTERE QUARTERS. 

BAHRAIN ISLAND 

NAVY 

SW ASIA 

FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY & TOC ..........•....... 

BELGIUM 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

CHIEVRES AB 

EUROPE WEST DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE ..... . 

CONUS CLASSIFIED 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

CLASSIFIED LOCATION 

BATTALION COMPLEX, PHASE 2 ....................... . 

GERMANY 

ARMY 

EAST CAMP GRAFENWOEHR 

MISSION TRAINING COMPLEX ......................... . 

NAVY 

PANZER KASERNE 

MARFOREUR HQ MODERNIZATION AND EXPANSION ......... . 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

BAUHHOLDER 

SOF JOINT PARACHUTE RIGGING FACILITY ............. . 

KAISERLAUTERN AB 

KAISERSLAUTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL .... 

RHINE ORONANCE BARRACKS 

MEDICAL CENTER REPLACEMENT INC. 8 ............... . 

WIESBADEN 

CLAY KASERNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.. . . .......... . 

GUAM 

NAVY 

JOINT REGION MARIANAS 

ACE GYM & DINING .. 

EARTH COVERED MAGAZINES .. 

MACHINE GUN RANGE. 

ORDNANCE OPS ...... 

UNACCOMPANIED ENLISTED HOUSING .. 

AIR FORCE 

JOINT REGION MARIANAS 

HAYMAN MUNITIONS STORAGE IGLOOS MSA 2 .... 

GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA 

NAVY 

GUANTANAMO BAY 

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY .. 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

GUANTANAMO BAY 

WORKING DOG TREATMENT FACILITY REPLACEMENT. 

( 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

23,000 

31,050 

26,340 

14,305 

49,222 

31,000 

43,950 

11,504 

99,955 

319,589 

56,046 

27,910 

52,270 

141,287 

22,020 

36,170 

9,800 

85,000 

9,080 

HOUSE 

23,000 

31,050 

26,340 

14,305 

49,222 

31,000 

43,950 

11,504 

99,955 

319,589 

56,048 

27,910 

52,270 

70,000 

22,020 

36,170 

9,800 

85,000 

9,060 

SENATE 

23,000 

31,050 

26,340 

14,305 

49,222 

31,000 

43,950 

11,504 

99,955 

319,589 

56,048 

27,910 

52,270 

50,000 

22,020 

36,170 

9,800 

85,000 

9,080 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

23,000 

31,050 

26,340 

14,305 

49,222 

31,000 

43,950 

11,504 

99,955 

319,589 

56,048 

27,910 

52,270 

50,000 

22,020 

36,170 

9,800 

85,000 

9,080 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

ARMY 

SOTO CANO AB 

BARRACKS ... 

HONDURAS 

JAPAN 

NAVY 

KADENA AB 

TACTICAL OPERATIONS CENTER ...•.................... 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

CAMP MCTUREOUS 

BECHTEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ........................ . 

IWAKUNI 

FUEL PIER ........................................ . 

KADENA AB 

TRUCK UNLOAD FACILITIES .......................... . 

YOKOSUKA 

KINNICK HIGH SCHOOL ........................... . 

KOREA 

ARMY 

CAMP TANGO 

COMMAND AND CONTROL FACILITY ... 

KUWAIT 

ARMY 

CAMP ARIFJAN 

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP .... 

MARIANA ISLANDS 

AIR FORCE 

TINIAN 

APR CARGO PAD WITH TAXIWAY EXTENSION ........... . 

APR MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FACILITY .......... . 

QATAR 

AIR FORCE 

AL UDEID 

FLIGHTLINE SUPPORT FACILITIES ................. . 

PERSONNEL DEPLOYMENT PROCESSING FACILITY ...... . 

UNITED KINGDOM 

AIR FORCE 

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH 

F-35A 6 BAY HANGAR ........................ . 

F-35A ADAL CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS MX ............. . 

F - 35A ADAL PARTS STORE ................•........•.. 

F-35A AGE FACILITY ............................... . 

F-35A DORM ....................................... . 

F-35A FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE DOCK 2 BAY ......... . 

F-35A PARKING APRON .............................. . 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

CROUGHTON RAF 

AMBULATORY CARE CENTER ADDITION/ ALTERATION ..... 

WORLDWIDE CLASSIFIED 

AIR FORCE 

CLASSIFIED LOCATION 

TACMOR - UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT. 

NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM. 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

21,000 

9,049 

94,851 

33,200 

21,400 

170,386 

17,500 

44,000 

46,000 

4,700 

30,400 

40,000 

39,036 

9,204 

13,926 

12,449 

29,541 

16,880 

27,431 

10,000 

18,000 

171,064 

HOUSE 

21,000 

9,049 

94,851 

33,200 

21,400 

40,000 

17,500 

44,000 

46,000 

4,700 

30,400 

40,000 

39,036 

9,204 

13,926 

12,449 

29,541 

16,880 

27,431 

18,000 

171,064 

SENATE 

21,000 

9,049 

94,851 

33,200 

21,400 

60,000 

17,500 

44,000 

46,000 

4,700 

39,036 

9,204 

13,926 

12,449 

29,541 

16,880 

27,431 

18,000 

171,064 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

21,000 

9,049 

94,851 

33,200 

21,400 

40,000 

17,500 

44,000 

46,000 

4,700 

39,036 

9,204 

13,926 

12,449 

29,541 

16,880 

27,431 

18,000 

171,064 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANOS) 

WORLDWIDE UNSPECIFIED 

ARMY 

HOST NATION SUPPORT .... 

MINOR CONSTRUCTION .. 

PLANNING AND DESIGN. 

PLANNING AND DESIGN. 

NAVY 

PLANNING AND DESIGN .......................... . 

MINOR CONSTRUCTION ................................. . 

AIR FORCE 

PLANNING AND DESIGN ... . 

MINOR CONSTRUCTION ... . 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

CONTINGENCY CONSTRUCTION. 

ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CONSERVATION INVESTMENT 

PROGRAM ... 

PLANNING AND DESIGN 

DEFENSE WI DE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... , . , ...... . 

ERCIP ...............•............................. 

DEFENSE HEAL TH AGENCY ....................•........ 

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY .•............•. 

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ......................... . 

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY ........................... . 

SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND ....................... . 

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICE .....•............. 

SUBTOTAL, PLANNING ANO DESIGN ................... .. 

UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 

DEFENSE WIDE ..................................•... 

DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY ........................•.... 

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ......................... . 

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY ........................... . 

SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND ....................... . 

THE JOINT STAFF .................................. . 

SUBTOTAL, UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION ......... . 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 

PLANNING AND DESIGN. 

MINOR CONSTRUCTION. 

AIR NATIONAL GUARD 

PLANNING AND DESIGN ................................ . 

MINOR CONSTRUCTION ................................. . 

ARMY RESERVE 

PLANNING AND DESIGN .. 

MINOR CONSTRUCTION .. 

NAVY RESERVE 

PLANNING AND DESIGN ............... . 

MINOR CONSTRUCTION. 

AIR FORCE RESERVE 

PLANNING AND DESIGN. 

MINOR CONSTRUCTION .. 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

34,000 

72,000 

71,068 

5,000 

185,542 

28,579 

206,577 

38,500 

10,000 

150,000 

14,300 

10,000 

55,699 

496 

42,705 

14,184 

55,925 

2,036 

------------- 195,345 

3,000 

5,000 

17,366 

10,000 

13,642 

12,479 

------------- 61,487 

16,622 

18,100 

18,500 

23,626 

5,855 

2,064 

4,695 

3,000 

4,055 

3,358 

HOUSE SENATE 

34,000 34,000 

72,000 82,000 

71,068 71,068 

5,000 5,000 

185,542 185,542 

28,579 28,579 

206,577 206,577 

38,500 38,500 

165,000 195,000 

14,300 14,300 

10,000 10,000 

55,699 55,699 

496 496 

42,705 42,705 

14,184 14,184 

55,925 55,925 

2,036 2,036 

------------- ------------- 195,345 195,345 

3,000 3,000 

5,000 5,000 

17,366 17,366 

10,000 10,000 

13,642 13,642 

12,479 12,479 

------------- ------------- 61,487 61,487 

16,622 16,622 

18.100 28.100 

18,500 18,500 

23,626 33,626 

5,855 5,855 

2,064 2,064 

4,695 4,695 

3,000 3,000 

4,055 4,055 

3,358 3,358 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

34,000 

82,000 

71,068 

5,000 

185,542 

28,579 

206,577 

38,500 

193,390 

14,300 

15,000 

55,699 

496 

42,705 

6,184 

55,925 

2,036 

------------- 192,345 

3,000 

5,000 

17,366 

10,000 

13,642 

12,479 

------------- 61,487 

16,622 

28,100 

18,500 

23,626 

5,855 

2,064 

4,695 

3,000 

4,055 

3,358 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

( AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

FAMILY HOUSING, ARMY 

WISCONSIN 

FORT MCCOY 

FAMILY HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION (7 uni ts) ........ . 

PUERTO RICO 

FORT BUCHANAN 

FAMILY HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCITON (26 UNITS) ....... . 

KOREA 

CAMP WALKER - DAEGU 

FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION (90 UNITS) 

CAMP HUMPHRIES 

FAMILY HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION .................. . 

ITALY 

VICENZA 

FAMILY HOUSING NEW CONSTRUCTION (111 UNITS) ....... 

GERMANY 

BAUMHOLDER 

CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS (72 UNITS) ............. . 

PLANNING AND DESIGN .............................. . 

SUBTOTAL, CONSTRUCTION ............................. . 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

UTILITIES ACCOUNT.. . ....................... . 

SERVICES ACCOUNT ................................ . 

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT. . . . . . . • . . . . . . . ............ . 

MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT .... ' ...... . 

FURNISHINGS ACCOUNT ................................ . 

LEASING. . ..................................... . 

MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY. . . . . . . . ........ . 

PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT COSTS .............. . 

SUBTOTAL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE .... . 

FAMILY HOUSING, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS 

GUAM 

NSA ANDERSON 

REPLACEMENT HOUSING PHASE III .................... . 

JAPAN 

IWAKUNI 

CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS (44 UNITS) ............. . 

PLANNING AND DESIGN ..........................•........ 

SUBTOTAL, CONSTRUCTION ............................. . 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

UTILITIES ACCOUNT .................................. . 

SERVICES ACCOUNT. . . . . ............ . 

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT. . . ................... . 

MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT ...................... . 

FURNISHINGS ACCOUNT............ . ........ . 

LEASING ..................... , , , , , , , · · · · · · · · · · · 

MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY ....................... . 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

6,200 

26,000 

68,000 

85,000 

95,134 

32,000 

18,326 

------------- 330,660 

57,872 

10,502 

36,302 

408 

15,842 

161,252 

75,530 

18,801 

------------- 376,509 

83,441 

16,638 

4,502 

------------- 104,581 

60,252 

16,261 

50,870 

148 

16,395 

62,515 

86,328 

HOUSE 

6,200 

26,000 

68,000 

85,000 

95,134 

32,000 

18,326 

------------- 330,660 

57,872 

10,502 

36,302 

408 

15,842 

161,252 

75,530 

18,801 

•••••••••••• I 

376,509 

83,441 

16,638 

4,502 

------------- 104,581 

60,252 

16,261 

50,870 

148 

16,395 

62,515 

86,328 

SENATE 

6,200 

26,000 

68,000 

85,000 

95,134 

32,000 

18,326 

------------- 330,660 

57,872 

10,502 

36,302 

408 

15,842 

161,252 

75,530 

18,801 

------------- 376,509 

83,441 

16,638 

4,502 

------------- 104,581 

60,252 

16,261 

50,870 

148 

16,395 

62,515 

86,328 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

6,200 

26,000 

68,000 

85,000 

95,134 

32,000 

18,326 

------------- 330,660 

57,872 

10,502 

36,302 

408 

15,842 

161,252 

75,530 

18,801 

------------- 376,509 

83,441 

16,638 

4,502 

------------- 104,581 

60,252 

16,261 

50,870 

148 

16,395 

62,515 

86,328 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT COSTS ........................ . 

SUBTOTAL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ............. . 

FAMILY HOUSING, AIR FORCE 

JAPAN 

KADENA 

CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS (130 UNITS) ............ . 

UNITED KINGDOM 

RAF LAKENHEATH 

CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS .............. . 

PLANNING AND DESIGN .. 

SUBTOTAL, CONSTRUCTION ..... . 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

UTILITIES ACCOUNT. . . ........ . 

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT ......... . 

SERVICES ACCOUNT ................. . 

FURN I SH I NGS ACCOUNT .................... . 

MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT .............................. . 

LEASING ................................. , .......... . 

MAINTENANCE ................................ , ....... . 

PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT COSTS ............... , ........ . 

SUBTOTAL , OPERA TI ON AND MAINTENANCE ......... . 

FAMILY HOUSING, DEFENSE-WIDE 

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY 

UTILITIES. . . . . . . . . . ....... , .... . 

FURNISHING............. . .... , ... , .... . 

LEASING .......................... . 

MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY .. 

DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY 

UTILITIES ..... . 

FURNISHINGS ................. . 

LEASING ...... . 

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 

UTILITIES ...... . 

FURNISH! NGS ................................... . 

SERVICES ..... , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. , ......... . 

MANAGEMENT ....................................... . 

MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY ................ . 

SUBTOTAL, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ...... . 

DOD MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND ... 

DOD FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND .. 

BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE 

BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACCOUNT. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY ............. . 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ... . 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE. . . . . . . ...... , , . 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD .. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR NATIONAL GUARD .... . 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY RESERVE ..... , ........ . 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

21,767 

314,536 

72,129 

3,118 

3,199 

78,446 

48,566 

54,423 

13,669 

30,645 

2,171 

15,832 

129,763 

22,205 

317,274 

106 

416 

13,046 

121 

4,100 

643 

38,232 

9 

1 

2 

155 

1,542 

58,373 

600 

1,653 

267,538 

HOUSE 

21,767 

314,536 

72.129 

3,118 

3,199 

78,446 

48,566 

54,423 

13,669 

30,645 

2,171 

15,832 

129,763 

22,205 

317,274 

106 

416 

13,046 

121 

4,100 

643 

38,232 

9 

1 

2 

155 

1,542 

58,373 

600 

1,653 

322,390 

44,100 

317,800 

144,450 

11,000 

62,000 

23,000 

SENATE 

21,767 

314,536 

72,129 

3,118 

3,199 

78,446 

48,566 

54,423 

13,669 

30,645 

2,171 

15,832 

129,763 

22,205 

317,274 

106 

416 

13,046 

121 

4,100 

643 

38,232 

9 

1 

2 

155 

1,542 

58,373 

600 

1,653 

277,538 

77,600 

244,400 

118,516 

22,000 

11,100 

10,000 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

21,767 

314,536 

72,129 

3,118 

3,199 

78,446 

48,566 

54,423 

13,669 

30,645 

2,171 

15,832 

129,763 

22,205 

317,274 

106 

416 

13,046 

121 

4,100 

643 

38,232 

9 

1 

2 

155 

1,542 

58,373 

600 

1,653 

342,000 

94,100 

196,850 

118,450 

22,000 

54,000 

23,000 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE RESERVE .. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION - ENHANCING FORCE PROTECTION AND 

SAFETY ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS (SEC. 132). 

DEFENSE ACCESS ROAOS PROGRAM (SEC. 131) 

RESCISSIONS FROM PRIOR YEAR UNOBLIGATED BALANCES 

AIR FORCE. 

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD (RESCISSION). 

42 USC 3374 (SEC. 126). 

NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM. 

FAMILY HOUSING, NAVY AND MARINE CORPS (RESCISSION). 

BUDGET 

REQUEST HOUSE 

84,800 

150,000 

-31, 158 

-15, 000 

-25,000 

SENATE 

14,400 

30,000 

-31, 158 

-10, 000 

-2, 138 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

84,800 

100,000 

30,000 

-31, 158 

-10,000 

-15, 333 

-25,000 

-2, 138 
TITLE II 

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 

VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION 

COMPENSATION AND PENSIONS 

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 

The conference agreement provides $109,017,152,000 for Compensation and Pensions in 

advance for fiscal year 2020. Of the amount provided, not more than $18,047,000 is to be 

transferred to General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) and 

Information Technology Systems for reimbursement of necessary expenses in implementing 

provisions of title 38. The conference agreement also provides $2,994,366,000 for fiscal year 

2019 in addition to the advance appropriation provided last year. 

READJUSTMENT BENEFITS 

The conference agreement provides $14,065,282,000 for Readjustment Benefits in 

advance for fiscal year 2020. 

VETERANS INSURANCE AND INDEMNITIES 

The conference agreement provides $111,340,000 for Veterans Insurance and 

Indemnities in advance for fiscal year 2020. 

VETERANS HOUSING BENEFIT PROGRAM FUND 

The conference agreement provides such sums as may be necessary for costs associated 

with direct and guaranteed loans for the Veterans Housing Benefit Program Fund. The 

conference agreement limits obligations for direct loans to not more than $500,000 and provides 

that $200,612,000 shall be available for administrative expenses. 

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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT 

The conference agreement provides $39,000 for the cost of direct loans from the 

Vocational Rehabilitation Loans Program Account, plus $396,000 to be paid to the appropriation 

for General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration. The conference agreement 

provides for a direct loan limitation of $2,037,000. 

NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNT 

The conference agreement provides $1,163,000 for administrative expenses of the Native 

American Veteran Housing Loan Program Account. 

GENERAL OPERA TING EXPENSES, VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION 

The conference agreement provides $2,956,316,000 for General Operating Expenses, 

Veterans Benefits Administration and, of the amount provided, not to exceed 10 percent is 

available for obligation until September 30, 2020. The conference agreement provides 

$87,407,000 above the request to manage disability claims and appeals backlogs and the intent of 

the conference agreement is that these additional funds be used for the Veterans Claims Intake 

Program; additional claims and appellate staff; increased staff for the Vocational Rehabilitation 

and Employment program; and overtime payments, as necessary. 

Claims prioritization. - As indicated in the House report, VA is urged to prioritize the 

most vulnerable veterans, such as those who are elderly or in poor health, for initial claims 

processing and claims appeals. 

Medical disability exams. - As described in the Senate report, VA is directed to ensure 

that any non-VA physician contracted to conduct medical disability examinations have a current 

unrestricted license to practice as a physician, and is not barred from practicing in any State, the 

District of Columbia, or a Commonwealth, Territory, or possession of the United States. 

Equitable relief - As described in the House report, the Secretary is directed to continue 

to grant or extend equitable relief to eligible veterans initially deemed eligible in instances of 

administrative error. 

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VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION 

MEDICAL SERVICES 

The conference agreement provides $51,411,165,000 in advance for fiscal year 2020 for 

Medical Services and makes $1,500,000,000 of the advance available through fiscal year 2021. 

The conference agreement also provides $750,000,000 for fiscal year 2019 in addition to the 

advance appropriation provided last year and includes bill language requiring the Secretary to 

ensure that sufficient amounts are available for the acquisition of prosthetics designed 

specifically for female veterans. 

Opioid abuse. - The conference agreement provides $348,000,000 for opioid treatment 

and prevention programs and $52,025,000 to continue to implement opioid safety initiatives 

outlined as part of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, as well as to develop 

programs aimed at ensuring that non-VA providers treating veterans through community care 

programs are informed and in compliance with all VA standards for opioid safety and 

prescription guidelines. The conference agreement also includes $270,000,000 for the Office of 

Rural Health's Rural Health Initiative, which funds several pilot projects aimed at treating and 

preventing opioid abuse, including projects focused on alternatives to opioid-centered pain 

management in rural, highly rural, and remote areas; and $54,337,000 for the Justice Outreach 

Homeless Prevention program within the VA's Veterans Homelessness Programs which among 

other things ensures that veterans encountered by police, in jails or courts, have timely access to 

substance abuse treatment or prevention programs and services. 

The conferees direct VA to ensure that all clinicians, including pharmacists, receive 

guidance on assessing the risks and benefits of critical drug interactions with opioids when a 

pharmacist overrides such interaction under section 913 of Public Law 114-98. The conferees 

urge VA to ensure that all VA providers who prescribe opioids consistently use the Opioid 

Therapy Risk Report tool under the Opioid Safety Initiative, including prior to initiating opioid 

therapy, to ensure safe prescribing, and to help prevent diversion, abuse, and double-prescribing. 

Moreover, VA should further improve the timeliness of data available in the tool to allow realtime access to data on a patient who was prescribed opioid therapy by another facility, in another 

State, or by mail order to prevent overprescribing and abuse potential. As noted in the House 

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report, VA is urged to assist the two States that have not installed the technology to exchange 

data from their State prescription drug monitoring boards with VA. The conferees urge robust 

implementation ofVA's plan to expand the scope ofresearch, education, delivery, and 

integration of Complementary and Integrative Health into the health care services. In addition, 

the conferees urge VA to prioritize continued implementation of the reforms made to the patient 

advocacy program as required by the Jason Simcakoski Memorial and Promise Act (Title IX, 

Public Law 114-98). Furthermore, VA is urged to implement recent GAO recommendations to 

improve oversight of the controlled substance inspection program and to document its progress; 

as well as Office of the Inspector General recommendations, including ensuring that community 

care providers review the safe opioid prescribing guidelines and Opioid Safety Initiative 

protocols and implementing a process to provide community care providers a complete up-todate list of medications and medical history of the veteran during non-VA care consults. The 

conferees also direct the Department to create an opioid abuse healthcare kit for community 

healthcare providers and ensure completion of a continuing medication course in pain 

management by providers at VA health facilities. Lastly, all directives contained in House 

Report 115-673 and Senate Report 115-269 not specifically addressed above shall be complied 

with. 

Mental health. - The conference agreement provides $8,618,628,000 for mental health 

programs and includes $206,128,000 for suicide prevention outreach, an increase of $16,128,000 

above the request. To best meet the needs of veterans seeking assistance, the conferees instruct 

the Secretary to make any necessary improvements to Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) operations 

including, but not limited to, ensuring appropriate staffing for call centers and back-up centers, 

providing necessary training for VCL staff, and ensuring that staff are able to appropriately and 

effectively respond to the needs of veterans needing assistance. The conferees also direct the 

Secretary to provide the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a report, no 

later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, which contains an update detailing findings on the 

outcomes and efficacy of the VCL from the Veterans Crisis Line Study Act of 2017. In addition, 

the conferees urge VA to increase support for primary care-mental health integration and 

recovery models, expand telemental health services, build on success of evidence-based 

psychotherapy initiatives, and guide treatment decisions by measuring the outcomes of 

interventions. 

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National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. - The conference agreement 

provides $40,000,000 for the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD). 

The conferees direct the Department to submit to the Committees on Appropriations of both 

Houses of Congress, no later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, an assessment of the 

additional full time staff needed to carry out the priorities of the NCPTSD, as described in the 

congressional budget justification, as well as a hiring plan, and a plan for ensuring that all 

community care mental health providers receive information about NCPTSD and its consultation 

program. 

Inpatient substance abuse. - As indicated in the House report, VA is urged to focus on 

reducing the burdensome wait times for veterans seeking inpatient substance abuse treatment. 

Non-citizen veteran outreach. - As stated in the House report, VA is urged to conduct 

more aggressive outreach to at-risk, non-citizen veterans to offer mental health counseling and 

other early intervention drug and alcohol services. 

Licensed professional mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists. - As 

stated in the Senate report, VA is directed to work with the Office of Personnel Management to 

create an Occupational Series for Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselors and Marriage 

and Family Therapists and to create a staffing plan to fill such open positions and assess 

shortages. 

Homeless assistance programs. -The conference agreement provides $1,818,534,000 for 

homeless assistance programs, which includes $380,000,000 for the homeless supportive 

services for low income veterans and families, a level which is $60,000,000 above the request. 

Additionally, the agreement includes $54,337,000 for Justice Outreach Homeless Prevention 

Program, $5,000,000 above the request. The conferees expect the Department to dedicate 

funding for VA' s Homeless Assistance Programs consistent with the increases described in this 

agreement and with Congressional Justifications which were transmitted with the fiscal year 

2019 budget request and not to divert the resources to other areas. The conferees direct that 

notification should be provided to the Committees of any reprogramming of funding provided 

for Homeless Assistance Programs. Lastly, all directives contained in House Report 115-673 

and Senate Report 115-269 not specifically addressed above shall be complied with. 

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Veteran Homelessness in the Greater Los Angeles Region. - As indicated in the Senate 

report, VA is directed to provide a report outlining the cost and feasibility of contracting with 

local community-based agencies and non-profit organizations to provide additional case 

management services in regions where the Department does not meet the recommended 25: 1 

case management staffing ratio. 

Construction assistance for nonprofit organizations. - As described in the House report, 

VA is urged to assess the possibility of assisting nonprofit organizations with capital costs 

related to the construction of new housing units for homeless veterans on non-VA property, 

particularly those utilizing Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs 

Supportive Housing (HUD-V ASH) vouchers. 

Rural healthcare. - The conference agreement provides $270,000,000 for the Office of 

Rural Health (ORH) and the Rural Health Initiative, which is $20,000,000 above the President's 

request, and VA is encouraged to use some of these additional funds to increase the number of 

Rural Health Resource Centers as a means of increasing access to care for veterans in rural areas. 

In addition, VA is encouraged to expand evidence-based home-based primary care programs to 

additional American Indian reservations and other rural areas. Increased access also requires a 

sufficient number of healthcare providers and the conferees are concerned about the ability of 

VA to adequately recruit and retain sufficient numbers of these providers in rural areas. As such, 

VA is urged to adopt the recommendations in GAO report GA0-18-124 and encouraged to 

consider the expanded use of doctors of osteopathic medicine, physician assistants, and nurse 

practitioners to help address any rural health provider gap. Any such gap may be further 

mitigated through the use of telehealth for medical services. As indicated in the Senate report, 

the Secretary is directed to sustain continuity of care for rural veterans through provider 

agreements, based on previous models such as the Access Received Closer to Home program, to 

ensure veterans do not experience a lapse in existing healthcare access during the transition to 

the new community care program and any resulting integrated networks. Also, as indicated in 

the Senate report, the conference agreement directs no less than $4,000,000 to continue a pilot 

program to train veterans in agricultural vocations, while also tending to behavioral and mental 

health needs with behavioral healthcare services and treatments from licensed providers at no 

fewer than three locations. To further support veterans in rural areas, the conferees urge the VA 

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to increase accessibility in rural communities to the Community Clergy Training to Support 

Rural Veterans Mental Health Initiative. The Department is also encouraged to improve 

partnerships with local faith-based organizations, as well as the Department of Defense, in 

conjunction with the ''Strong Bonds'' program. 

Telemedicine. -The conference agreement includes $30,000,000 above the budget 

request for telehealth capabilities and this additional funding should be used to further expand 

telehealth capacity and services in rural and remote areas. To better assess VA's efforts 

regarding the use of telehealth capabilities, the conferees direct VA to provide a report to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress, no later than January 31, 2019, 

specifying measures the Department is taking to expand telehealth and telemental health 

capabilities in rural areas, particularly regions with limited broadband access. The report should 

also include information on any ongoing collaboration between VA and other Federal agencies 

to target remote and rural areas to maximize coverage. 

Readjustment counseling service. - In Public Law 115-141, the Consolidated 

Appropriations Act of 2018, the Department was provided $2,500,000 and directed to develop a 

program to partner with organizations that provide outdoor experiences for veterans as part of a 

continuum of care to treat combat-related injuries. The conferees direct the Department to 

provide an update on the status of this program to the Committees on Appropriations of both 

Houses of Congress no later than 30 days after enactment of this Act. 

Utilization of healthcare services by veterans in the Commonwealth of the Northern 

Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Freely Associated States. - As described in 

the Senate report, VA is directed to provide to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses 

of Congress a strategic plan to implement and improve the utilization of healthcare services for 

veterans in outlying areas through piloting the expansion of health services via telehealth or other 

community care providers. 

Women's health. -The conferees note that the number of female veterans continues to 

increase. In response to this growth the conference agreement provides $521,352,000, 

$10,000,000 above the request, for gender-specific care and for the continuing redesign ofVA's 

women's healthcare delivery system and facilities to ensure women receive equitable, timely, 

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and high-quality care. This includes privacy and environment of care issues for female veterans 

as highlighted in a 2016 GAO report. As described in the Senate report, VA is directed to submit 

a report on retrofitting facilities to eliminate barriers to care for women veterans to the 

Committees on Appropriations and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of both Houses of 

Congress within 180 days of enactment of this Act. The conferees also continue to urge VA to 

ensure the gender-specific health needs of female veterans are met and continue its efforts to 

expand access to care for female veterans in areas such as obstetrics and gynecological care, 

treatment for gender-specific conditions and diseases, and female veteran suicide. The conferees 

strongly believe that in order to ensure that female veterans needs are met VA must make the 

hiring of more female healthcare professionals a top priority. Therefore, the conferees reiterate 

the guidance provided in House Report 115-673 directing VA to provide statistics on female 

healthcare professionals at the Department. 

Intimate partner violence program. - As described in the Senate report, VA is directed to 

fully resource the VA Intimate Partner Violence Program at $17,000,000 in fiscal year 2019 and 

include it as a program of interest with budget detail in the justifications accompanying the fiscal 

year 2020 budget submission. 

Breast cancer screening guidelines. - The conferees support the Department's effort to 

ensure that the breast cancer screening guidelines are consistent with the private sector, and the 

Committees will continue to monitor the Department's implementation of its policy to offer 

mammograms to female veterans starting at age 40. The Department should closely follow 

ongoing debate as the scientific community reaches a consensus on breast cancer screening and 

mammography coverage to provide veterans the best care possible. The bill language that was 

included in the House bill stands to ensure VA maintains this policy through fiscal year 2024. 

Rare cancers. - The conferees direct VA to assess options for modifying the December 

2017 collaboration agreement between VA, the Department of Defense, and the National Cancer 

Institute to include collaboration on rare cancers. The conferees also encourage VA to fund 

research in delivering treatments for rare cancers that take a platform-agnostic approach to 

developing new therapeutics. 

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Colorectal cancer screening. - The conferees are dismayed by VA's failure to comply 

with the direction in the fiscal year 2018 Joint Explanatory Statement to offer all seven colorectal 

cancer screening strategies recommended as A-rated modalities by the United States Preventive 

Services Task Force (USPTF) and adopted by the National Committee for Quality Assurance 

Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set measures. While VA endorsed six screening 

strategies, it declined to endorse stool DNA screening, a widely used screening strategy. This 

makes VA an outlier within the medical community and the growth in community care will 

widen the gap between the screening tools used by VA and non-VA providers. To ensure the 

inclusion of this critical tool in the fight against cancer in veterans, the conferees direct VA to 

endorse all seven modalities for colorectal cancer screening. 

Home dialysis. - Approximately 20,000 veterans with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) 

receive their dialysis care from a VA Center, either directly or via contract with a dialysis 

provider. The Committee directs that the VA provide a report on how many patients receive 

home dialysis via peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis, if the number of patients has 

increased over the past 5 years, and if the VA has set any use increase targets for home dialysis 

use among its ESRD patients. 

National Intrepid Center of Excellence Satellite Strategic Basing. - As described in the 

Senate report, VA is directed to study the value and merit to establishing a joint Department of 

Defense/Department of Veteran Affairs National Intrepid Center of Excellence Intrepid Spirit 

Center that serves both the active duty and veteran populations for the mutual benefit and growth 

in treatment and care for traumatic brain injury. The study will be reported to the Committees on 

Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 180 days after enactment of this Act. 

Long-term care. -The conference agreement provides $9,024,330,000 as requested for 

long-term care, of which $6,168,524,000 is for institutional care and $2,855,806,000 is for noninstitutional care.· 

Caregivers program. - The conferees believe that VA will incur obligations for the 

caregivers program totaling at least $865,000,000 in fiscal year 2019. Costs could be higher than 

this level depending on the implementation of new requirements in recently passed legislation. 

VA is directed to provide quarterly projections and monthly expenditure reports for the 

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caregivers program to the Committees. If VA does not obligate this amount of funding for 

caregivers based on quarterly projections, the Department is directed to report the rationale for 

the discrepancy to the Committees. No later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 

the Department is instructed to provide a report on the number of coordinators of caregiver 

support services at each VA medical center, the number of staff assigned to appeals for the 

program at each medical center, and a determination by the Secretary of the appropriate staff-toparticipant ratio for the program. 

Hospice care for veterans. - As noted in the House and Senate reports, the conferees 

view the implementation of hospice care protocols tailored to the unique end-of-life care needs 

of combat veterans as potentially beneficial for Vietnam-era veterans, as well as for Afghanistan, 

Iraq, and Syria veterans in the future. Therefore, the conference agreement includes $1,000,000 

for the implementation of a pilot program to develop the techniques, best practices and support 

mechanisms to serve these veterans. As part of this pilot program, VA is encouraged to engage 

non-profit hospice and palliative care providers with Vietnam veteran-centric programs. The 

conferees also direct VA to provide the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 

Congress a report, not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, on the status of the pilot 

program. 

Nursing home quality ratings. - To ensure transparency and accountability for veterans 

and their families in regard to nursing home care, the conferees direct VA to publish annually the 

quality of care rating assigned by the Department to each of its nursing homes and contracted 

community nursing homes. 

Call routing. - The conferees are concerned by reports that veterans calling their 

community-based outpatient clinics (CBOC) to make an appointment are sometimes 

automatically routed to central call centers at VA medical centers with no follow-up by the 

CBOCs after the initial call. As a result, veterans may feel the need to physically visit the CBOC 

just to make an appointment. This is an unreasonable burden and may result in veterans not 

pursuing the care that they need. The conferees believe that our veterans deserve timely access 

to healthcare services and should be able to make their medical appointments via telephone. 

Therefore, the conferees urge the VA to ensure that VA phone systems allow veterans to call 

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their local CBOC directly for appointments at those facilities rather than having their calls routed 

to a call center. The conferees further direct VA to provide to the Committees on Appropriations 

of both Houses of Congress a report, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, which 

explains the Department's guidance on call routing of the scheduling of appointments. 

Advanced practice registered nurses. - As stated in the House report, the Secretary is 

urged to work with facilities that have not yet implemented VA's final rule granting full practice 

authority to advanced practice registered nurses to ensure quick implementation. 

Physician assistants. -As stated in the Senate report, VA is directed to accelerate the 

rollout of competitive pay for physician assistants and develop a plan on how to better utilize the 

Health Professional Scholarship Program and Education Debt Reduction Program. 

Proposed prosthetics services regulation. - The conferees support a veteran's right to 

obtain prosthetic and rehabilitative items as medical services from the best possible source and 

look forward to a rule that will not limit a veteran's choice. 

Historically Black Colleges and Universities medical research programs. - As indicated 

in the House report, VA is directed to take concrete steps to improve its ongoing commitment to, 

and partnership with, minority health professions schools. 

Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) affiliations with VA healthcare facilities. - As noted in 

the House report, the Secretary is urged to develop a plan to expand local VA medical facilities' 

participation with HSI medical schools. The conferees direct the Department to provide a report 

on its efforts not later than 30 days after enactment of this Act. 

National Veteran Sports Program. -The conference agreement provides $23,825,000 for 

the National Veterans Sports Program, with $2,000,000 designated for veterans monthly 

assistance allowances; $15,000,000 for the Adaptive Sports Grants Program (ASGP); and 

$6,825,000 for the support of national veterans sports and special events programs like the 

Paralympics. The funding for the ASGP is an increase of $6,000,000 over the fiscal year 2018 

level and $7,000,000 over the request. Given the promising results reported using equine 

therapy for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder, $1,500,000 within the ASGP total is 

provided for equine therapy, an increase of $500,000 over the fiscal year 2018 level. As stated in 

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Senate Report 115-269 the conferees request that the Department provide a feasibility 

assessment for the cost of expanding the grant program to include recreational and lifelong 

sports, such as open ocean swimming, surfing, outrigger canoeing, hunting, and fishing, as well 

as any legal barriers to expansion. 

Burn pits. - The conference agreement provides $5,000,000 for Veterans Health 

Administration clinical proposals, developed in conjunction with research, focusing on postdeployment health for veterans exposed to airborne hazards and open bum pits. In addition, the 

Secretary is directed to provide an assessment of the process for informing veterans through VA 

and community care providers about the Airborne Hazards and Open Bum Pit Registry and their 

eligibility for registering. 

Burn Pits Center of Excellence. - The conferees are aware that VA currently runs an 

Airborne Hazards Center of Excellence (AHCE) at the War Related Illness and Injury Study 

Center. The AHCE was established in 2013 to provide an objective and comprehensive 

assessment of veterans' cardiopulmonary function, military and non-military exposures, and 

health-related symptoms for those with airborne hazard concerns. In addition, the AHCE 

conducts clinical and translational research and actively develops and delivers new educational 

content to healthcare providers, veterans and other stakeholders. In order to better prevent, 

diagnose, mitigate, and treat conditions related to exposure to bum pits, as well as to leverage 

expertise in airborne hazards, the conferees have provided an additional $5,000,000 for the 

Center to develop a concentration in bum pit study and research. Furthermore, to fully recognize 

the importance of this new mission and incorporate the expansion into the Center's overarching 

expertise in Airborne Hazards, the Department is directed to rename the Center to the Airborne 

Hazards and Bum Pits Center of Excellence. To the maximum extent practicable, the 

Department should collaborate with the Department of Defense, institutions of higher education, 

and other appropriate public and private entities (including international entities) to carry out 

responsibilities and activities of this Center of Excellence. Additionally, the conferees direct the 

Department to report back to the Committees on Appropriations no later than 120 days after 

enactment of this Act progress made in establishing this enhanced center of excellence. 

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Headache Centers of Excellence. - In fiscal year 2018, VA was provided $10,000,000 in 

Public Law 115-141, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, for the establishment of 

Headache Centers of Excellence. The conferees direct the Department to provide an update on 

the status of these Centers to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no 

later than 30 days after enactment of this Act. 

MEDICAL COMMUNITY CARE 

The conference agreement provides $10,758,399,000 in advance fiscal year 2020 funding 

for Medical Community Care, with $2,000,000,000 available until September 30, 2021. 

The conference agreement provides an additional $1,000,000,000 above the fiscal year 

2019 advance appropriation for the Medical Community Care account. This level is 

$500,000,000 more than was requested by the Administration and these funds are available for 

unanticipated costs in VA's traditional community care programs, as well as for requirements 

resulting from the passage of the MISSION Act. As a result of the MISSION Act, the conferees 

note that as early as May 2019 the Choice program, currently funded with direct spending, will 

be streamlined and consolidated with VA's traditional discretionary community care programs. 

Although the administration indicated a significant portion of the costs were assumed in the 

President's Budget request, it has not provided a funding estimate for the consolidated program. 

Ultimately, the timing of consolidation and any change in cost is dependent on the issuance of 

regulations that will outline the new program structure. As a result, the conferees direct the 

Department to provide monthly reports to the Committees identifying obligations for the Medical 

Community Care program against available appropriations, as well as anticipated funding needs 

based on the developing program structure. 

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND COMPLIANCE 

The conference agreement provides $7,239,156,000 in advance for fiscal year 2020 for 

Medical Support and Compliance and makes $100,000,000 of the advance funding available 

through fiscal year 2021. The bill also includes Sec. 236, which rescinds $211,000,000 of fiscal 

year 2019 funds previously appropriated for this account. 

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MEDICAL FACILITIES 

The conference agreement provides $6,141,880,000 in advance for fiscal year 2020 for 

Medical Facilities, as well as $90,180,000 in fiscal year 2019 funding, which is in addition to the 

advance funding provided last year. Of the advance funding, $250,000,000 is made available 

through fiscal year 2021. 

Facility expansion. - Given the current co-location of VA clinics on some military 

installations, such as at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii and Joint Base Elmendorf in 

Alaska, and the likely benefits to VA of expanding this model to other military installations, VA 

is directed, as described in the House report, to complete a study on the potential benefits of 

placing VA clinics on military installations located in areas with high veteran populations and 

where nearby VA infrastructure is overburdened. 

MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH 

The conference agreement provides $779,000,000 for Medical and Prosthetic Research, 

available until September 30, 2020 and includes a proviso making $27,000,000 of these funds 

available through fiscal year 2023. Bill language is included to ensure that the Secretary 

allocates adequate funding for prosthetic research specifically for female veterans and for toxic 

exposures. 

VA/Department of Energy computing collaboration. - Of the amount provided for 

Medical and Prosthetics Research, $27,000,000 is for VA's collaboration with the Department of 

Energy (DOE) via a long-term inter-agency agreement to leverage DOE's next generation 

artificial intelligence, big data, and high-performance computing technologies, as well as multimodal diagnostics and data integration, in order to develop specific precision medicine 

applications. 

VA cancer moonshot contribution. - As indicated in the Senate report, the Department is 

directed to include skin cancer as a subject of its efforts to provide targeted cancer treatments to 

veterans through genomic science. 

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Center of Excellence for Research on Returning War Veterans. - The House report 

directed VA to provide a report based on initial concerns regarding the potential impact that 

moving the Posttraumatic-stress Residential Rehabilitation Program might have on the Waco 

Center of Excellence for Research on Returning War Veterans. Those concerns have been 

adequately addressed by information provided subsequently in an independent assessment, and a 

report from VA on this issue is no longer required. 

Public-private partnerships. - The conferees urge VA to expedite consideration of 

proposals for public-private partnerships to leverage co-location of VA and university 

biomedical scientists engaged in multidisciplinary research. 

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION 

The conference agreement provides $315,836,000 for the National Cemetery 

Administration (NCA). Of the amount provided, not to exceed 10 percent is available until 

September 30, 2020. 

DEPARTMENTAL ADMINISTRATION 

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 

The conference agreement provides $355,897,000 for General Administration. Of the 

amount provided, not to exceed 10 percent is available for obligation until September 30, 2020. 

The conference agreement continues to include bill language permitting the transfer of funds 

from this account to General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration. 

The conference agreement provides funding for General Administration in the amounts 

specified below: 

Office 

Office of the Secretary 

Office of General Counsel 

Office of Management 

Office of Human Resources 

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($ in thousands of dollars) 

15,079 

99,675 

63,402 

62,172 
Office of Enterprise Integration 

Office of Ops, Security and Preparedness 

Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs 

Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs 

Office of Acquisition Logistics and Construction 

27,967 

22,547 

12,663 

5,900 

46,492 

The Secretary may alter these allocations if the Committees have been notified and 

written approval is provided. 

Additional budgetary information. - As described in the House report, VA is directed to 

include in its budget justification materials a table for each account that shows a five-year 

funding history, for requested and enacted levels. 

Financial management system. -The conference agreement includes $10,800,000 in this 

account, in addition to amounts provided in the Information Technology Systems account, for 

the development of a new financial management system. While the conferees do not question 

the need for a new financial management system, VA's record of previous failures in developing 

such a system support the need for rigorous oversight of this program. As part of this oversight, 

VA is directed to provide quarterly reports that include obligations, broken down by 

appropriated, franchise, and other accounts. These reports should also include the development 

of an integrated master schedule and dashboard, life cycle costs, staffing, and schedule. In 

addition, VA is directed to conduct end-user surveys in a timeframe and with a content identified 

by the conferees. 

Contractor accountability. For contracts over $500,000,000 whenever the Secretary 

provides a Show Cause Notice to a contracted service provider that establishes that the contractor 

did not cure the conditions endangering performance under the subject contract within the time 

frame prescribed in the Cure Notice, which necessitates a termination for default, VA must 

submit to the Committees on Appropriations and the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the 

Senate and the House of Representatives notification of issuance of each Show Cause Notice. At 

a minimum, the notification should include: (1) an explanation of the reasons for providing such 

notice; (2) a description of the effect of the contractor failure, including with respect to cost, 

schedule, and requirements; (3) a description of the actions taken by the Secretary to mitigate 

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such failure (other than issuance of the cure notice); and, (4) a description of the actions taken by 

the contractor to address such failure. 

Prompt payments. - The conferees are concerned that VA is not paying small businesses 

in a timely manner. Small business vendors depend on timely payments to pay for their services, 

pay their employees, and conduct business that they have agreed to perform for VA. Therefore, 

the conferees urge the Department to ensure that payments are made to small businesses 

promptly. 

Medical Care Collections Fund. - The conferees are aware that the Department continues 

to struggle with collections of third-party billings, which has impacted revenue in the Medical 

Care Collections Fund. The Department has indicated that it will take action by the end of fiscal 

year 2018 to address this long-standing problem. The conferees direct VA to report to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress no later than 60 days after enactment 

of this Act on how the Department is complying with directives regarding third-party billing 

contained in Public Laws 114-113 and 115-141. 

Debts incurred by individuals. - The Department is directed, within 180 days of 

enactment of this Act, to develop a means to track and monitor information on the age and 

amount of debts owed by individuals to the United States as a result of those individuals' 

participation in a VA-administered benefits program; whether such debts are the result of delays 

in VA processing of changes to beneficiary status or other VA actions; and whether such debts 

are disputed by those individuals. Further, VA is directed to submit a report describing the plan 

no later than 90 days after it is developed. 

Inconsistencies in contracting policy after the Kingdomware decision. -In Public Law 

115-96 VA was urged to issue additional guidance to provide a standard set of criteria for 

contracting officers to evaluate veteran-owned providers' capabilities and to take steps to 

ensure their implementation consistently across the VISNs, in alignment with the GAO's 

recommendations, especially about option years. The conferees have learned that VA has still 

not issued guidance and again urge VA to provide additional guidance. 

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BOARD OF VETERANS APPEALS 

The conference agreement provides $174,748,000 for the Board of Veterans Appeals, of 

which not to exceed 10 percent shall remain available until September 30, 2020. 

Appeals reform. - As VA has made progress in reducing the backlog of initial disability 

claims, there has been an increase in the number of appeals. Reforming the appeals process is 

critical in addressing this increase and requires the commitment of sufficient resources. As such, 

the Board of Veterans Appeals is urged, as described in the House report, to commit the 

necessary resources to reduce the backlog of appeals. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS 

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 

The conference agreement provides $4,103,000,000 for Information Technology (IT) 

Systems. The conference agreement identifies separately in bill language the funding available 

for pay and associated costs ($1,199,220,000); operations and maintenance ($2,523,209,000); 

and systems development ($380,571,000). The conference agreement makes not to exceed 3 

percent of pay and associated costs funding available until the end of fiscal year 2020; not to 

exceed 5 percent of operations and maintenance funding available until the end of fiscal year 

2020; and all IT systems development funding available until the end of fiscal year 2020. 

The conference agreement includes $32,013,000 in information technology funding for 

the Veterans Benefits Management System that processes disability claims; $9,505,000 for the 

Board of Veterans Appeals claims appeals modernization effort; $72,821,000 for development of 

a new VA financial management system; and $22,081,000 for replacement of the NCA burial 

operations support system. 

The conference agreement continues language permitting funding to be transferred 

among the three IT subaccounts, subject to approval from the Committees. 

The conference agreement continues language providing that funding may be transferred 

among development projects or to new projects subject to the Committees' approval. 

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The conference agreement continues language indicating that no development project 

may be increased or decreased by more than $1,000,000 prior to receiving approval of the 

Committees or a period of 30 days has elapsed. 

The conference agreement provides funding for IT development for the projects and in 

the amounts specified in the following table: 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 

($ in thousands of dollars) 

Clinical Applications Amount 

A Access and Billing 5,891 

B My Healthe Vet 10,300 

C Health Data Interoperability 13,000 

D Registries 3,288 

Subtotal Clinical Applications 32,479 

Health Management Platform 

A Digital Health Platform 15,682 

B Community Care 25,303 

C Patient Record System 14,300 

D Purchased Care 9,076 

E Telehealth 6,030 

Subtotal Health Management Platform 70,391 

Benefits Systems 

A Benefits Appeals 2,500 

B Education Benefits 37,830 

C Veterans Customer Experience 47,564 

D Veterans Benefits Management 10,000 

E Benefits Systems 31,721 

Subtotal Benefits Systems 129,615 

Memorial Affairs 

A Memorials Automation 18,800 

Subtotal Memorial Affairs 18,800 

Other IT Systems 

A Human Resources 12,600 

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B Financial and Acquisition Management Modernization 65,971 

Subtotal Other IT Systems 78,571 

6 Cyber Security 17,000 

7 Information/Infrastructure Management 

A Data Integration and Management 33,715 

Subtotal Information/Infrastructure Management 33,715 

8 Total IT Development 380,571 

This table is intended to serve as the Department's approved list of development projects; 

any requested changes are subject to reprogramming requirements. 

Cybersecurity implementation. - As stated in the House report, VA is urged to ensure that 

patient records being transferred from DOD to VA have the same level of security and data-level 

protections as provided by the Department of Defense. 

Appointment scheduling. - The conferees understand that the new electronic health 

record (EHR) contract includes an appointment scheduling system component that will be rolled 

out across the VA network in conjunction with the EHR system over a ten-year time period. 

While supportive of the implementation of a single EHR that includes all elements, including 

appointment scheduling, the conferees are disturbed that some regions of the country will not 

benefit from the scheduling system for a decade. An improved scheduling system must be one of 

VA's top priorities to address the continuing problem of delayed appointments. The conferees 

urge VA to consider alternatives that would permit all regions of the country to receive the 

benefits of a modem scheduling system in advance of the nationwide EHR system roll-out. The 

conferees understand that VA may consider decoupling the scheduling system from the rest of 

the EHR implementation, permitting its nationwide implementation far sooner. If that alternative 

is not adopted, VA is encouraged to consider implementing the commercial off-the-shelf 

scheduling solutions it is currently piloting. If evaluations of these pilots indicate that they 

provide significant interim or long-term benefits, the conferees urge their expansion to additional 

geographic areas. The conferees direct VA to report within 90 days of enactment of this Act 

whether it has decided to separate the scheduling component within the EHR contract and 

implement it separately on a faster track. If the Department declines to take this action, the 

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conferees direct the agency to notify the Committees within 150 days of enactment of this Act of 

its alternative plans to accelerate nationwide implementation of an improved scheduling system. 

VETERANS ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD 

The conference agreement provides $1,107,000,000 for activities related to the 

development and rollout of a new VA EHR, the associated contractual costs, and the salaries and 

expenses of employees hired under titles 5 and 38, United States Code. The funding amount is 

$100,000,000 below the request based on the Department's assertion that it could accommodate 

such a decrement with no adverse impact to program cost, schedule, or performance. Also, 

because this is a very substantial new effort and the timing of obligation of funding is uncertain, 

the conference agreement makes these funds available for three years. Of the amount provided, 

not less than $412,000,000 is for improvement or establishment of infrastructure associated with 

the program. Additionally, the conference agreement includes bill language requiring the 

approval of the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress before any funds may 

be used to deviate from the deployment schedules provided to those committees by VA. 

Given the potential resistance from some users in adopting a new electronic health record 

system, the conferees direct VA to focus sufficient resources and attention on the challenge of 

change management during deployment. The conferees further direct VA to: maintain clear and 

agreed-upon metrics and goals with the DOD in regard to electronic health record 

interoperability and establish clear timeframes for meeting those goals; update the VA/DOD 

Interagency Program Office guidance to reflect agreed-upon metrics and goals; and ensure 

clinician feedback is sought and considered as the EHR system is modernized. 

Quarterly reporting. - The conferees continue to direct GAO to perform quarterly 

performance reviews of the VA electronic health record deployment to keep the Committees on 

Appropriations of both Houses of Congress apprised ofVA's progress. The conferees also 

continue to include bill language directing VA to provide quarterly updates on the status of the 

electronic health record program. VA is directed to provide obligations, expenditures, and 

deployment implementation by facility. The conferees also continue to include bill language 

directing that these funds are available only to the Office of the Deputy Secretary. 

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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL 

The conference agreement provides $192,000,000 for the Office of Inspector General. Of 

the amount provided, not to exceed 10 percent is available for obligation until September 30, 

2020. 

Community Living Centers (CLC). - The conferees direct the VA Office of Inspector 

General to conduct an inspection of VA CLCs and report on best practices from VA and/or 

private sector that would improve the performance of VA CLCs that perform poorly on VA's 

ranking system. 

Washington DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center. -The conferees urge the Inspector 

General to dedicate all necessary resources to provide rigorous oversight of the Washington, DC, 

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, a facility that has been plagued with management problems. 

CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS 

The conference agreement provides $1,127,486,000 for Construction, Major Projects. 

The conference agreement makes this funding available for five years, except that $480,000,000 

is made available until expended of which $400,000,000 shall be available for seismic 

improvement projects and seismic program management activities, including for projects that 

would otherwise be funded by other VA accounts. The bill includes language that, 

notwithstanding title 38, seismic funding shall be available for the completion of both new and 

existing seismic projects. 

The conference agreement funds the following items as requested in the budget 

submission: 

Construction, Major Projects 

Location and Description 

Veterans Health Administration (VHA): 

St. Louis, MO: medical facility improvements 

and cemetery expansion 

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($ in thousands of dollars) 

34,400 
Canandaigua, NY: construction and renovation 

Dallas, TX: spinal cord injury facility 

North Chicago, IL: renovate building #4 

Oklahoma City, OK: new surgical intensive care unit 

Advance Planning and Design Fund: various locations 

Asbestos: various locations 

Major Construction Staff: various locations 

Hazardous Waste: various locations 

Judgment Fund: various locations 

Non-Dept. Fed. Entity Project Management Support 

Seismic Corrections: various locations 

Total, VHA 

National Cemetery Administration (NCA): 

Ohio Western Reserve, OH: gravesite expansion 

Great Lakes, MI: gravesite expansion 

Cape Canaveral, FL: gravesite expansion 

Advance Planning and Design Fund 

NCA Land Acquisition Fund 

Total, NCA 

General Admin.: 

Staff Offices Advance Planning Fund 

Total, Construction Major Projects 

CONSTRUCTION, MINOR PROJECTS 

190,000 

135,686 

6,000 

10,800 

95,000 

15,000 

27,500 

26,200 

25,000 

38,700 

400,000 

1,004,286 

29,000 

35,200 

38,000 

10,000 

5,000 

117,200 

6,000 

1,127,486 

The conference agreement provides $649,514,000 for Construction, Minor Projects. The 

conference agreement makes this funding available for five years. 

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GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES 

The conference agreement provides $150,000,000 for Grants for Construction of State 

Extended Care Facilities, to remain available until expended. 

GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF VETERANS CEMETERIES 

The conference agreement provides $45,000,000 for Grants for Construction of Veterans 

Cemeteries, to remain available until expended. 

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ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 

(Including Transfers and Rescissions of Funds) 

The conference agreement includes section 201 allowing for the transfer of funds among 

the three mandatory accounts. 

The conference agreement includes section 202 allowing for the transfer of funds among 

the four medical accounts. 

The conference agreement includes section 203 allowing salaries and expenses funds to 

be used for related authorized purposes. 

The conference agreement includes section 204 restricting the accounts that may be used 

for the acquisition of land or the construction of any new hospital or home. 

The conference agreement includes section 205 limiting the use of funds in the Medical 

Services account only for entitled beneficiaries unless reimbursement is made to the Department. 

The conference agreement includes section 206 allowing for the use of certain mandatory 

appropriations accounts for payment of prior year accrued obligations for those accounts. 

The conference agreement includes section 207 allowing the use of appropriations 

available in this title to pay prior year obligations. 

The conference agreement includes section 208 allowing the Department to use surplus 

earnings from the National Service Life Insurance Fund, the Veterans' Special Life Insurance 

Fund, and the United States Government Life Insurance Fund to administer these programs. 

The conference agreement includes section 209 allowing the Department to cover the 

administrative expenses of enhanced-use leases and provides authority to obligate these 

reimbursements in the year in which the proceeds are received. 

The conference agreement includes section 210 limiting the amount of reimbursement the 

Office of Resolution Management, the Office of Employment Discrimination Complaint 

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Adjudication, the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, and the Office of 

Diversity and Inclusion can charge other offices of the Department for services provided. 

The conference agreement includes section 211 requiring the Department to collect thirdparty payer information for persons treated for a non-service-connected disability. 

The conference agreement includes section 212 allowing for the use of enhanced-use 

leasing revenues for Construction, Major Projects and Construction, Minor Projects. 

The conference agreement includes section 213 outlining authorized uses for Medical 

Services funds. 

The conference agreement includes section 214 allowing for funds deposited into the 

Medical Care Collections Fund to be transferred to the Medical Services and Medical 

Community Care accounts. 

The conference agreement includes section 215 which allows Alaskan veterans to use 

medical facilities of the Indian Health Service or tribal organizations. 

The conference agreement includes section 216 permitting the transfer of funds from the 

Department of Veterans Affairs Capital Asset Fund to the Construction, Major Projects and 

Construction, Minor Projects accounts and makes those funds available until expended. 

The conference agreement includes section 217 requiring the Secretary to submit 

financial status quarterly reports for each of the Administrations in the Department. The specific 

data requested is similar to that requested in the fiscal year 2017 conference report. 

The conference agreement includes section 218 requiring the Department to notify and 

receive approval from the Committees of any proposed transfer of funding to or from the 

Information Technology Systems account and limits the aggregate annual increase in the account 

to no more than 10 percent of the funding appropriated to the account in this Act. 

The conference agreement includes section 219 providing up to $301,578,000 of fiscal 

year 2019 funds for transfer to the Joint DOD-VA Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. 

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Additional funding may be transferred from these accounts upon written notification to the 

Committees. A proviso with similar authority in Public Law 115-141 is repealed by this section. 

The conference agreement includes section 220 which permits $307,609,000 of fiscal 

year 2020 medical care funding provided in advance to be transferred to the Joint DOD-VA 

Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. 

The conference agreement includes section 221 which authorizes transfers from the 

Medical Care Collections Fund to the Joint DOD-VA Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. 

The conference agreement includes section 222 which transfers at least $15,000,000 from 

VA medical accounts to the DOD-VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund. 

The conference agreement includes section 223 prohibiting funds available to the 

Department in this or any other Act from being used to replace the current system by which 

VISNs select and contract for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment. 

The conference agreement includes section 224 requiring that the Department notify the 

Committees of bid savings in a major construction project of at least $5,000,000, or 5 percent, 

whichever is less, 14 days prior to the obligation of the bid savings and describe their anticipated 

use. 

The conference agreement includes section 225 which prohibits VA from increasing the 

scope of work for a major construction project above the scope specified in the original budget 

request unless the Secretary receives approval from the Committees. 

The conference agreement includes section 226 requiring a quarterly report from each 

VBA regional office on pending disability claims, both initial and supplemental; error rates; the 

number of claims processing personnel; corrective actions taken; training programs; and review 

team audit results. It also requires a quarterly report on the number of appeals pending at the 

Veterans Benefits Administration and the Board of Veterans Appeals. 

The conference agreement includes section 227 requiring VA to notify the Committees 

15 days prior to any staff office relocations within VA of25 or more full-time-equivalent staff. 

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The conference agreement includes section 228 requiring the Secretary to report to the 

Committees each quarter about any single national outreach and awareness marketing campaign 

exceeding $2,000,000. 

The conference agreement includes section 229 permitting the transfer to the Medical 

Services account of fiscal year discretionary 2019 funds appropriated in this Act or available 

from advance fiscal year 2019 funds already appropriated, except for funds appropriated to 

General Operating Expenses, VBA, to address possible unmet, high priority needs in Medical 

Services. Such unanticipated demands may result from circumstances such as a greater than 

projected number of enrollees or higher intensity of use of benefits. Any such transfer requires 

the approval of the Committees. 

The conference agreement includes section 230 permitting the transfer of funding 

between the General Operating Expenses, Veterans Benefits Administration account and the 

Board of Veterans Appeals account if necessary to permit the hiring of staffing at the appropriate 

stage of the appeals process to address mounting claims appeals workload. Any such transfer 

requires the approval of the Committees. 

The conference agreement includes section 231 prohibiting the Secretary from 

reprogramming funds in excess of $7,000,000 among major construction projects or programs 

unless the reprogramming is approved by the Committees. 

The conference agreement includes section 232 mandating certain professional standards 

for the veterans crisis hotline and requiring a study to assess its effectiveness. 

The conference agreement includes section 233 restricting funds from being used to close 

certain medical facilities in the absence of a national realignment strategy. 

The conference agreement includes section 234 prohibiting the use of funds, from the 

period October 1, 2018 through January 1, 2024, in contravention ofVHA's May 10, 2017 

guidelines on breast cancer screening. 

The conference agreement includes section 235 allowing the use of Medical Services 

funding for assisted reproductive technology treatment and adoption reimbursement for veterans 

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and their spouses if the veteran has a service-connected disability that results in being unable to 

procreate without such fertility treatment. 

The conference agreement includes section 236, which rescinds $211,000,000 of 

previously appropriated advance fiscal year 2019 funds from the Medical Support and 

Compliance account. 

The conference agreement includes section 23 7 prohibiting any funds from being used in 

a manner that is inconsistent with statutory limitations on outsourcing. 

The conference agreement includes section 238 pertaining to exceptions for Indian- or 

Native Hawaiian-owned businesses contracting with VA. 

The conference agreement includes section 239 directing the elimination over a series of 

years of the use of social security numbers in VA programs. 

The conference agreement includes section 240 referencing the provision in the 2017 

Appropriations Act pertaining to certification of marriage and family therapists. 

The conference agreement includes section 241, which prohibits funds from being used 

to transfer funding from the Filipino Veterans Equity Compensation Fund to any other VA 

account. 

The conference agreement includes section 242 permitting funding to be used in fiscal 

years 2019 and 2020 to carry out and expand the child care pilot program authorized by section 

205 of Public Law 111-163. 

The conference agreement includes section 243 which includes a reference to a provision 

in the 2017 Appropriations Act identifying information which may be used to verify the status of 

coastwise merchant seamen who served during World War II for the purposes of eligibility for 

medals, ribbons, or other military decorations. 

The conference agreement includes section 244 permitting the Secretary to use 

appropriated funds to ensure particular ratios of veterans to full-time employment equivalents 

within any VA program of rehabilitation. 

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The conference agreement includes section 245 prohibiting VA from using funds to enter 

into an agreement to resolve a dispute or claim with an individual that would restrict the 

individual from speaking to members of Congress or their staff on any topic, except those 

required to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or the conduct of foreign affairs. 

The conference agreement includes section 246 referencing language in the 2017 

Appropriations Act requiring certain data to be included in budget justifications for major 

construction projects. 

The conference agreement includes section 24 7 prohibiting the use of canines in VA 

research unless: the scientific objectives of the study can only be met by using canines; the study 

has been directly approved by the Secretary; and the study is consistent with the revised VA 

canine research policy document released in December 2017. 

The conference agreement includes section 248 providing $2,000,000,000 to be available 

until expended for VA infrastructure needs, of which $800,000,000 is for Medical Facilities for 

non-recurring maintenance; $300,000,000 is for Major Construction; $150,000,000 is for Minor 

Construction; and $750,000,000 is for seismic improvement projects and seismic project 

management activities. This funding is not made available until VA provides and the 

Committees approve a detailed expenditure plan. 

The conference agreement includes section 249 prohibiting the use of funds to deny the 

Inspector General timely access to information, unless a provision of law expressly refers to the 

Inspector General and expressly limits such access. 

The conference agreement includes section 250 directing VA to submit a plan to reduce 

the chances that clinical mistakes by VA employees will result in adverse events that require 

institutional or clinical disclosures. 

The conference agreement includes section 251 prohibiting funding from being used in a 

manner that would increase wait times for veterans at medical facilities. 

The conference agreement includes section 252 prohibiting the use of funds in fiscal year 

2019 to convert any program which received specific purpose funds in fiscal year 2018 to a 

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general purpose-funded program without the approval of the Committees on Appropriations of 

both Houses of Congress at least 30 days prior to any such action. 

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TITLE III 

RELATED AGENCIES 

AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The conference agreement includes $104,000,000 for Salaries and Expenses of the 

American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), an increase of $28,900,000 above the 

budget request to support the Commission's unfunded requirements for high priority projects. 

Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 

Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress a spend plan detailing the use of 

these funds. 

FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS ACCOUNT 

The conference agreement includes such sums as necessary for the Foreign Currency 

Fluctuations Account. However, due to favorable exchange rates, no funds are expected to be 

required in fiscal year 2019. 

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The conference agreement includes $34,955,000 for Salaries and Expenses for the United 

States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Public Law 114-113 provided planning and 

design funds for a feasibility study that has yet to be completed. In addition, the Committees 

received a letter that GSA is moving to another direction for a courthouse and therefore the 

conference agreement does not include funding for a new courthouse, as requested at this time. 

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE--CIVIL 

CEMETERIAL EXPENSES, ARMY 

SALARIES AND EXPENSES 

The conference agreement includes $80,800,000 for Cemeterial Expenses, Army -

Salaries and Expenses. Within that amount, up to $15,000,000 in funding is available until 

September 30, 2021. 

CONSTRUCTION 

The conference agreement provides $33,600,000 for planning and design and 

construction of Southern Expansion to remain available until expended. 

Arlington National Cemetery Southern Expansion.-The conference agreement 

provides $33,600,000 for all activities, including construction of the Southern Expansion. The 

conferees note that the project is expected to cost upwards of$350,000,000 has an estimated 

completion date of 2025, adds 37 acres ofland, and will extend the cemetery's life into the 

2050s. While the conferees strongly support extending the life of the cemetery, there are 

concerns that the proposed expansion lacks proper planning. For example the Committees were 

initially told that the Southern Expansion would cost $274,000,000 however, now it appears 

that estimate was vastly underestimated. Therefore, no later than 180 days after enactment of 

this Act the conferees direct the Army to provide a comprehensive plan that includes cost 

estimate and construction schedule. Furthermore, after this reporting requirement is met the 

Army shall provide quarterly updates until this project is completed. 

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ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME 

TRUST FUND 

The conference agreement includes a total of $64,300,000 for the Armed Forces 

Retirement Home (AFRH), as requested, but does not provide the funds in the manner 

requested. The agreement directs that $42,300,000 be derived from the Trust Fund and 

$22,000,000 be provided from the General Fund to support AFRH operations. 

Trust Fund Solvency.-There continues to be a belief that both legislative and 

administrative actions are necessary to improve Trust Fund solvency, eliminate AFRH's reliance 

on the General Fund, and maintain the high-quality services provided to AFRH residents. While 

there is still concern about the path forward, DOD is directed to continue working with AFRH to 

take appropriate administrative action and to develop and submit proposed authorizing language 

that addresses the issue of Trust Fund solvency. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION 

The conference agreement includes section 301 allowing Arlington National Cemetery to 

deposit and use funds derived from concessions. 

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TITLE IV 

OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS 

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

The conference agreement includes title IV, Overseas Contingency Operations, for 

military construction projects related to the Global War on Terrorism and the European 

Deterrence/Reassurance Initiative. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, ARMY 

The conference agreement includes $192,250,000 for "Military Construction, Army", for 

planning and design and construction in support of Overseas Contingency Operations and the 

European Deterrence/Reassurance Initiative. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, NA VY AND MARINE CORPS 

The conference agreement includes $227,320,000 for "Military Construction, Navy and 

Marine Corps", for planning and design and construction in support of Overseas Contingency 

Operations and the European Deterrence/Reassurance Initiative. 

MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE 

The conference agreement includes $414,800,000 for "Military Construction, Air Force", 

for planning and design and construction in support of Overseas Contingency Operations and the 

European Deterrence/Reassurance Initiative. 

so 
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, DEFENSE-WIDE 

The conference agreement includes $87,050,000 for "Military Construction, DefenseWide", for planning and design and construction in support of Overseas Contingency Operations 

and the European Deterrence/Reassurance Initiative. 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 

The conference agreement includes section 401 which provides the contingent emergency 

designation for the Overseas Contingency Operations accounts. 

The conference agreement includes section 402 which requires the Department of 

Defense to provide a future year defense program for European Deterrence/Reassurance 

Initiative to the congressional defense committees. 

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OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS 

( AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) 

BULGARIA 

ARMY 

NEVO SELO FOS 

EDI: AMMUNITION HOLDING AREA .... ·················· 

GERMANY 

AIR FORCE 

RAMSTEIN AB 

EDI: KMC DABS-FEV/RH STORAGE WAREHOUSES .. 

GREECE 

NAVY 

SOUDA BAY 

EDI: JOINT MOBILITY PROCESSING CENTER ..... 

EDI: MARATHI LOGISTICS SUPPORT CENTER ... .......... 

GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA 

ARMY 

GUANTANAMO BAY 

oco: HIGH VALUE DETENTION FACILITY ................ 

ITALY 

NAVY 

SIGONELLA 

EDI: P-BA TAXIWAY ............. .................... 

NORWAY 

AIR FORCE 

RYGGE 

EDI: CONSTRUCT TAXIWAY ............................ 

POLAND 

ARMY 

POWIDZ AB 

EDI: AMMUNITION STORAGE FACILITY .... ' ............. EDI: BULK FUEL STORAGE ............................ 

EDI: RAIL EXTENSION & RAILHEAD .................. 

ZAGAN TRAINING AREA 

EDI: RAIL EXTENSION AND RAILHEAD .......•.... , ..... 

EDI: STAGING AREA ...................... 

EDI: STAGING AREA. . . . . . . . . ' . ' . . . ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

DRAWSKO POMORSKI 

EDI: STAGING AREA .............. ············· ..... 

QATAR 

AIR FORCE 

AL UDEID 

OCO: FLIGHTLINE SUPPORT FACILITIES ................ 

OCO: PERSONNEL DEPLOYMENT PROCESSING FCILITY ...... 

DEFENSE-WI OE 

AL UDEID 

OCO: TRANS - REG! ONAL LOGISTICS COMPLEX. 

ROMANIA 

ARMY 

MI HAIL KOGALNICEANU FOS 

EDI: EXPLOSIVES & AMMO LOAD/UNLOAD APRON .•..... 

SLOVAKIA 

AIR FORCE 

MALACKY 

EDI: REGIONAL MUNITIONS STORAGE AREA •.. ........... 

BUOGET 

REQUEST 

5,200 

119,000 

41,650 

6,200 

69,000 

66,050 

13,800 

52,000 

21,000 

14,000 

6,400 

51,000 

60,000 

21,651 

59,000 

HOUSE SENATE 

5,200 5,200 

119,000 119,000 

41,650 41,650 

6,200 6,200 

69,000 

66,050 66,050 

13,800 13,800 

52,000 52,000 

21,000 21,000 

14,000 14,000 

6,400 6,400 

34,000 34,000 

17,000 17,000 

29,000 

40,000 

60,000 60,000 

21,651 21,651 

59,000 59,000 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

5,200 

119,000 

41,650 

6,200 

66,050 

13,800 

52,000 

21,000 

14,000 

6,400 

34,000 

17,000 

30,400 

40,000 

60,000 

21,651 

59,000 
OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS 

( AMOUNTS IN THOUSANOS) 

SPAIN 

NAVY 

ROTA 

EDI: PORT OPERATIONS FACILITIES .. ........... , ····· 

UNITED KINGDOM 

NAVY 

LOSSIEMOUTH 

EDI: P-8 BASE IMPROVEMENTS ....... ·············· 

AIR FORCE 

RAF FAIRFORD 

EDI: CONSTRUCT DABS-FEV STORAGE ........ 

EDI: MUNITIONS HOLDING AREA .•. 

ESTONIA 

DEFENSE-WIDE 

UNSPECIFIED LOCATIONS 

EDI: SOF OPERATIONS FACILITY .... ' . . . . . . . . . EDI: SOF TRAINING FACILITY ............. . . . . . ' . . . . 

WORLDWIDE UNSPECIFIED 

ARMY 

EDI: PLANNING AND DESIGN ...•...................... 

NAVY 

EDI: PLANNING AND DESIGN ..... ............. 

AIR FORCE 

EDI: PLANNING & DESIGN FUNDS. ······· ........ 

DEFENSE -WI DE 

EDI: PLANNING AND DESIGN., ........................ 

EDI: PLANNING AND DESIGN .......................... 

BUDGET 

REQUEST 

21,590 

79,130 

87,000 

19,000 

6,100 

9,600 

20,999 

12,700 

48,000 

7,100 

4,250 

HOUSE 

21,590 

79,130 

87,000 

19,000 

6,100 

9,600 

20,999 

12,700 

48,000 

7,100 

4,250 

SENATE 

21,590 

79,130 

87,000 

19,000 

6,100 

9,600 

20,999 

12,700 

48,000 

7,100 

4,250 

CONFERENCE 

AGREEMENT 

21,590 

79,130 

87,000 

19,000 

6,100 

9,600 

20,999 

12,700 

46,600 

7,100 

4,250 
TITLE V 

GENERAL PROVISIONS 

The conference agreement includes section 501 prohibiting the obligation of funds in this 

Act beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided. 

The conference agreement includes section 502 prohibiting the use of the funds in this 

Act for programs, projects, or activities not in compliance with Federal law relating to risk 

assessment, the protection of private property rights, or unfunded mandates. 

The conference agreement includes section 503 encouraging all Departments to expand 

their use of "E-Commerce." 

The conference agreement includes section 504 specifying the congressional committees 

that are to receive all reports and notifications. 

The conference agreement includes section 505 prohibiting the transfer of funds to any 

instrumentality of the United States Government without authority from an appropriations Act. 

The conference agreement includes section 506 prohibiting the use of funds for a project 

or program named for a serving Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner of the United 

States House of Representatives. 

The conference agreement includes section 507 requiring all reports submitted to 

Congress to be posted on official web sites of the submitting agency. 

The conference agreement includes section 508 prohibiting the use of funds to establish 

or maintain a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing, downloading, and 

exchanging of pornography, except for law enforcement investigation, prosecution, or 

adjudication activities. 

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The conference agreement includes section 509 prohibiting the use of funds for the 

payment of first-class air travel by an employee of the executive branch. 

The conference agreement includes section 510 prohibiting the use of funds in this Act 

for any contract where the contractor has not complied with E-Verify requirements. 

The conference agreement includes section 511 prohibiting the use of funds in this Act by 

the Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs for the purchase or lease of a 

new vehicle except in accordance with Presidential Memorandum-Federal Fleet Performance, 

dated May 24, 2011. 

The conference agreement includes section 512 prohibiting the use of funds in this Act 

for the renovation, expansion, or construction of any facility in the continental United States for 

the purpose of housing any individual who has been detained at the United States Naval Station, 

Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 

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DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

TITLE I - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 

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

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

Hurricane Supplemental (P.L. 115-123) (Emergency). 

Total ........................................ . 

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

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

Additional Funds (P.L. 115-96) (Emergency) ....... . 

Total ............................................ . 

Total, Active components ..................... . 

Military Construction, Army National Guard ........... . 

Hu.rricane Supplemental (P.L. 115-123) (Emergency). 

Subtotal ....................................... . 

Military Construction, Air National Guard ............ . 

Military Construction, Army Reserve .................. . 

Military Construction, Navy Reserve .................. . 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

E·nacted 

923,994 

1,553,275 

201,636 

FY 2019 

Request 

1,011,768 

2,543,189 

House 

1,001,768 

2,100,298 

Senate 

1,021,768 

2,222,522 

Conference 

Agreement 

1,021,768 

2,118,619 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

+97,774 

+565,344 

-201 ,636 

Conference 

vs Request 

+10,000 

-424,570 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- 1,754,911 2,543,189 2,100,298 2,222,522 2,118,619 +363,708 -424,570 

1,543,558 1,725,707 1,454,723 1,495,423 1,440,323 -103, 235 -285,384 

2,811,513 2,693,324 2,465,738 2,575,938 2,550,728 -260,785 -142, 596 

200,000 -200,000 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- 3,011,513 2,693,324 2,465,738 2,575,938 2,550,728 -460,785 -142 ,596 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --.l;----------- ----------------------------

7,233,976 7,973,988 7,022,527 7,315,651 7,131,438 -102, 538 -842,550 

220,652 180,122 180,122 190,122 190,122 -30,530 +10,000 

519,345 -519,345 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- 739,997 180,122 180,122 190,122 190,122 -549,875 +10,000 

171,491 129,126 129,126 139,126 129, 126 -42,365 

83,712 64,919 64,919 64,919 64,919 -18,793 

95,271 43,065 43,065 43,065 43,065 -52,206 
DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

Military Construction, Air Force Reserve ............. . 

Total, Reserve components ........................ . 

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment 

Program ............................................ . 

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

Total, Military Construction ................... . 

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

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

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

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Navy and 

Marine Corps ....................................... . 

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

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Air Force .. . 

Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide 

Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund. 

DoD Military Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund .. . 

Total, Family Housing .......................... . 

ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS 

Military Construction, Air Force (Sec. 126) 

(rescission) ....................................... . 

( _j') 

'" ) 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

73,535 

FY 2019 

Request 

50,163 

House 

50, 163 

Senate 

50,163 

Conference 

Agreement 

38,063 

Conference 

vs En1;1cted 

-35,472 

Conference 

vs Request 

-12, 100 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- 1,164,006 467,395 467,395 487,395 465,295 -698,711 -2,100 

177,932 171,064 171,064 171,064 1 ?.1 , 064 -6,868 

310,000 267,538 322,390 277,538 342,000 +32,000 +74,462 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- 8,885,914 8,879,985 7,983,376 8,251,648 8,109, 797 -776,117 -770, 188 

182,662 330,660 330,660 330,660 330,660 +147,998 

348,907 376,509 376,509 376,509 376,509 +27,602 

83,682 104,581 104,581 104,581 104,581 +20,899 

328,282 314,536 314,536 314,536 314,536 -13,746 

85,062 78,446 78,446 78,446 78,446 -6,616 

318,324 317,274 317,274 317,274 317,274 -1,050 

59,169 58,373 58,373 58,373 58,373 -796 

2,726 1,653 1,653 1,653 1,653 -1 ,073 

623 600 600 600 600 -23 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- 1,409,437 1,582,632 1,582,632 1,582,632 1,582,632 +173, 195 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ----------------------------

-31,158 -31,158 -31,158 -31,158 -31,158 
\ 

DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

Military Construction, Army (Sec. 125) ............... . 

Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps (Sec. 

125) ............................................... . 

Military Construction, Air National Guard (Sec. 125) .. 

Military Construction, Army National Guard (Sec. 125). 

Military Construction, Air National Guard (Sec. 125) .. 

Military Construction, Army Reserve (Sec. 125) ....... . 

NATO Security Investment Program (Sec. 126) 

( rescission) ....................................... . 

42 USC 3374 (Sec. 126) ............................... . 

Military Construction, Air Force (Sec. 125) ......... .. 

Military Construction, Air Force Reserve (Sec. 125) .. . 

NATO Security Investment Program (Sec. 126) .......... . 

Family Housing Construction, Army (Sec. 126) ......... . 

Family Housing Construction, Navy and Marine Corps 

(Sec. 126) ......................................... . 

Defense Access Roads Program (Sec. 130) .............. . 

Military Construction - Enhancing Force Protection and 

Safety on Military Installations (Sec. 132) ........ . 

Military Construction, Army National Guard ........... . 

Total, Administrative Provisions ................. . 

Appropriations ............................... . 

Rescissions .................................. . 

Total, title I, Department of Defense ........ . 

Appropriations ........................... . 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

93,800 

202,130 

52,000 

113,500 

76,000 

-25,000 

138,100 

64,100 

-18, 000 

20,000 

716,630 

(759,630) 

(-43,000) 

11,011,981 

( 1 0 , 134,000) 

FY 2019 

Request 

10,462,617 

(10,462,617) 

House 

44,100 

317,800 

11,000 

62,000 

23,000 

-25,000 

-15,000 

144,450 

84,800 

150,000 

765,992 

(837,150) 

( - 71 , 158) 

10,332,000 

( 10 , 403, 158) 

Senate 

77,600 

244,400 

22,000 

11 , 100 

10,000 

118,516 

14,400 

-2, 138 

30,000 

-10, 000 

======= 

484,720 

(528,016) 

(-43,296) 

10,319,000 

(10,362,296) 

Conference 

Agreement 

94,100 

196,850 

22,000 

54,000 

23,000 

-25,000 

-15,333 

118,450 

84,800 

-2, 138 

30,000 

100,000 

-10, 000 

======= 

639,571 

(723,200) 

(-83,629) 

10,332,000 

(10,415,629) 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

+300 

-5,280 

-52,000 

-91 ,500 

+54,000 

-53,000 

-15,333 

-19, 650 

+20,700 

+18,000 

-2, 138 

+10,000 

+100,000 

-10,000 

======== 

-77,059 

(-36,430) 

(-40,629) 

-679,981 

(+281 ,629) 

Conference 

vs Request 

+94, 100 

+196,850 

+22,000 

+54,000 

+23,000 

-25,000 

-15,333 

+118,450 

+84,800 

-2, 138 

+30,000 

+100,000 

-10, 000 

======== 

+639,571 

(+723,200) 

(-83,629) 

-130, 617 

( -46, 988) 
DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

Rescissions .............................. . 

Emergency appropriations ................. . 

Total, title I less emergency 

appropriations ....................... . 

TITLE II - DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 

Veterans Benefits Administration 

Compensation and pensions: 

Advance from prior year .......................... . 

Current year request ............................. . 

Subtotal, current year ....................... . 

Advance appropriation, FY 2020 ................... . 

Readjustment benefits: 

Advance from prior year .......................... . 

Subtotal ..................................... . 

Advance appropriation, FY 2020 ................... . 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

(-43,000) 

(920,981) 

10,091,000 

( 90 , 119 , 449) 

90,119,449 

95,768,462 

( 13 ,708 , 648) 

----------

13 ,708 ,648 

11,832,175 

FY 2019 

Request 

10,462,617 

(95,768,462) 

1,410,332 

----------

97, 178,794 

107, 119, 807 

( 11 , 832,175) 

----------

11 ,832,175 

14,065,282 

House 

(-71,158) 

10,332,000 

(95,768,462) 

1,410,332 

----------

97,178,794 

107,119, 807 

(11,832,175) 

----------

11,832,175 

14,065,282 

Senate 

(-43,296) 

10,319,000 

(95,768,462) 

1,410,332 

----------

97, 178,794 

107,119,807 

(11,832,175) 

----------

11 , 832, 175 

14,065,282 

Conference 

Agreement 

(-83,629) 

10,332,000 

(95,768,462) 

2,994,366 

----------

98,762,828 

109, 017, 152 

(11,832,175) 

----------

11,832,175 

14,065,282 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

( -40, 629) 

(-920,981) 

+241 ,000 

(+5,649,013) 

+2,994,366 

----------

+8,643,379 

+13,248,690 

(-1,876,473) 

----------

-1,876,473 

+2,233,107 

Conference 

vs Request 

(-83,629) 

-130,617 

+1,584,034 

----------

+1,584,034 

+1,897,345 
DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

Veterans insurance and indemnities: 

Advance from prior year .......................... . 

Current year request ............................. . 

Subtotal ..................................... . 

Advance appropriation, FY 2020 ................... . 

Veterans housing benefit program fund: 

(Limitation on direct loans) ..................... . 

Administrative expenses .......................... . 

Vocational rehabilitation loans program account ...... . 

(Limitation on direct loans) ..................... . 

Administrative expenses .......................... . 

Native American veteran housing loan program account .. 

General operating expenses, VBA ...................... . 

Total, Veterans Benefits Administration ........ . 

Appropriations ............................. . 

Advance appropriations, FY 2020 ............ . 

Advances from prior year appropriations .... . 

(fu 

(// 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

(107,899) 

12,439 

FY 2019 

Request 

(109,090) 

House 

(109,090) 

Senate 

(109,090) 

Conference 

Agreement 

(109,090) 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

(+1,191) 

-12, 439 

Conference 

vs Request 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- 120,338 109,090 109,090 109,090 109,090 -11 , 248 

109,090 111,340 111,340 111,340 111 , 340 +2,250 

(500) (500) (500) (500) (500) 

178,626 200,612 200,612 200,612 200,612 +21 ,986 

30 39 39 39 39 +9 

(2,356) (2,037) (2,037) (2,037) (2,037) (-319) 

395 396 396 396 396 +1 

1,163 1,149 1,149 1,163 1,163 +14 

2,910,000 2,868,909 2,922,000 2,956,316 2,956,316 +46,316 +87,407 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- 110,812,380 125,777,866 125,830,957 125,865,287 129,346,666 +18,534,286 +3,568,800 

( 3 , 102 , 653) (4,481,437) (4,534,528) (4,568,858) (6,152,892) (+3,050,239) (+1,671 ,455) 

(107,709,727) (121,296,429) ( 121 , 296 , 429) (121,296,429) (123,193,774) (+15,484,047) (+1 ,897,345) 

--===--------- --============ =----------=== ============-- --============ ===========================: 

(103,935,996) (107,709,727) (107,709,727) (107,709,727) (107,709,727) (+3,773,731) 

--===--------- ---=-=-======= =----------==- ============-- -============= =============: ______________ 
DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

Veterans Health Administration 

Medical services: 

Advance from prior year .......................... . 

Current year request ............................. . 

Hurricane Supplemental (P.L. 115-123) (Emergency). 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

(44,886,554) 

1,962,984 

11,075 

FY 2019 

Request 

( 49 , 161 , 165) 

House 

(49,161,165) 

2,000 

Senate 

( 49 , 161 , 165) 

750,000 

Conference 

Agreement 

(49,161,165) 

750,000 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

(+4,274,611) 

-1,212,984 

-11,075 

Conference 

vs Request 

+750,000 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ----------------------------

Subtotal ..................................... . 46,860,613 49, 161 , 165 49,163,165 49,911 , 165 49,911 , 165 +3,050,552 +750,000 

Advance appropriation, FY 2020 ................... . 49, 161 , 165 48,747,988 48,765,988 51,411,165 51,411,165 +2,250,000 +2,663,177 

Medical community care: 

Advance from prior year .......................... . (9,409,118) (8,384,704) (8,384,704) (8,384,704) (8,384,704) (-1,024,414) 

Current year request ............................. . 419,176 -419,176 

4/13/2018 Budget Amendment ....................... . 500,000 500,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 +1 ,000,000 +500,000 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- Subtotal ..................................... . 9,828,294 8,884,704 8,884,704 9,384,704 9,384,704 -443,590 +500,000 

Advance appropriation, FY 2020 ................... . 8,384,704 14,419,786 14,401,786 10,758,399 10,758,399 +2,373,695 -3,661,387 

Choice Fund .......................................... . 1,900,000 -1 ,900,000 

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DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

Medical support and compliance: 

Advance from prior year .......................... . Current year request ............................. . 

Hurricane Supplemental (P.L. 115-123) (Emergency). 

Subtotal ..................................... . 

Advance appropriation, FY 2020 ................... . 

Medical facilities: 

Advance from prior year ............ •\• ............ . 

Current year request ............................. . 

Hurricane Supplemental (P.L. 115-123) (Emergency). 

Subtotal ..................................... . 

Advance appropriation, FY 2020 ................... . 

Medical and prosthetic research ...................... . 

Medical care cost recovery collections: 

Offsetting collections ........................... . 

Appropriations (indefinite) ...................... . 

Subtotal ....................................... . 

DoD-VA Joint Medical Funds (transfers out) ........... . 

DoD-VA Joint Medical Funds (by transfer) ............. . 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

(6,654,480) 

100,000 

3,209 

---------

6,757,689 

7,239,156 

(5,434,880) 

707,000 

75,108 

---------

6,216,988 

5,914,288 

722,262 

-2,507,000 

2,507,000 

(-297,137) 

(297,137) 

FY 2019 

Request 

( 7 , 239 , 156) 

7,239,156 

7,106, 150 

(5,914,288) 

5,914,288 

5,276,676 

727,369 

-3,590,000 

3,590,000 

(-301,578) 

(301,578) 

House 

(7,239,156) 

7,239,156 

7,106,150 

(5,914,288) 

5,914,288 

5,276,676 

732,262 

-3,590,000 

3,590,000 

(-306,378) 

(306,378) 

Senate 

(7,239,156) 

7,239, 156 

7,239,156 

(5,914,288) 

211,000 

6,125,288 

6,141,880 

779,000 

-3,590,000 

3,590,000 

(-301,578) 

(301,578) 

Conference 

Agreement 

( 7, 239, 156) 

7,239,156 

7,239,156 

(5,914,288) 

90, 180 

6,004,468 

6,141,880 

779,000 

-3,590,000 

3,590,000 

( -301, 578) 

(301,578) 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

(+584,676) 

-100, 000 

-3,209 

--------

+481 ,467 

(+479,408) 

-616,820 

-75,108 

--------

-212,520 

+227,592 

+56,738 

-1,083,000 

+1,083,000 

(-4,441) 

(+4,441) 

Conference 

vs Request 

+133,006 

+90, 180 

+90, 180 

+865,204 

+51 ,631 
DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

DoD-VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund (Transfer 

out) ............................................... . 

DoD-VA Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund (by 

transfer) .......................................... . 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

(-15,000) 

(15,000) 

FY 2019 

Request 

(-15,000) 

(15,000) 

House Senate 

(-15,000) ( -15, 000) 

(15,000) (15,000) 

Conference 

Agreement 

(-15,000) 

(15,000) 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

Conference 

vs Request 

------======== ========------ -======-=----- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- Total, Veterans Health Administration .......... . 74,700,127 78,677,969 76,784,862 78,290,600 78,169,780 +3,469,653 -508, 189 

Appropriations ............................. . (3,911,422) (3,127,369) (1,234,262) (2,740,000) (2,619,180) (-1,292,242) ( -508, 189) 

(By transfer) .............................. . (312,137) (316,578) (321,378) (316,578) (316,578) (+4,441) 

Advance appropriations, FY 2020 ............ . (70,699,313) (75,550,600) (75,550,600) (75,550,600) (75,550,600) (+4,851,287) 

Advances from prior year appropriations ........ . (66,385,032) (70,699,313) (70,699,313) (70,699,313) (70,699,313) (+4,314,281) 

National Cemetery Administration 

National Cemetery Administration ...................... 306,193 315,836 315,836 315,836 315,836 +9,643 

Departmental Administration 

General administration ................................ 335,891 367,629 346,091 365,976 355,897 +20,006 -11 , 732 

Board of Veterans Appeals ............................. 161,048 174,748 174,748 174,748 174,748 +13,700 

Information technology systems ........................ 4,055,500 4,184,571 4,103,000 4,184,571 4,103,000 +47,500 -81, 571 

Veterans Electronic Health Record ..................... 782,000 1,207,000 1,207,000 800,000 1,107,000 +325,000 -100,000 

Office of Inspector General ........................... 164,000 172,054 172,054 192,000 192,000 +28,000 +19,946 

Construction, major projects .......................... 512,430 1,127,486 1 , 127,486 1,127,486 1 , 127,486 +615,056 

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DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

Construction, minor projects ......................... . 

Hurricane Supplemental (P.L. 115-123) (Emergency). 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

342,570 

4,088 

FY 2019 

Request 

706,889 

House Senate 

649,514 706,889 

Conference 

Agreement 

649,514 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

+306,944 

-4,088 

Conference 

vs Request 

-57,375 

------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ----------------------------

Subtotal ....................................... . 

Grants for construction of State extended care 

facilities ......................................... . 

Grants for the construction of veterans cemeteries ... . 

Total, Departmental Administration ............... . 

Administrative Provisions 

Mandatory disability exams language (Sec. 256) ....... . 

Medical services (Sec. 237) (rescission) ............. . 

MISSION Act programs ................................. . 

Medical Support and Compliance (Sec. 236) (rescission) 

Infrastructure Initiative (Sec. 248) ................. . 

Construction, major projects: 

Sec. 243(a) rescission ........................... . 

Sec. 243(b) reappropriation ...................... . 

{ 

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\ 

346,658 

110,000 

45,000 

======= 

6,512,527 

25,000 

-751 ,000 

2,000,000 

-10, 000 

10,000 

706,889 

150,000 

45,000 

======= 

8,135,377 

649,514 

150,000 

45,000 

======= 

7,974,893 

1,138,000 

2,000,000 

706,889 

150,000 

45,000 

======= 

7,746,670 

-211,000 

2,000,000 

649,514 

150,000 

45,000 

======= 

7,904,645 

-211,000 

2,000,000 

+302,856 

+40,000 

+1,392, 118 

-25,000 

+751 ,000 

-211 ,000 

+10,000 

-10, 000 

-57,375 

-230,732 

-211,000 

+2,000,000 
DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

Sec. 243(c) rescission ........................... . 

Sec. 243(d) reappropriation ...................... . 

Total. Administrative Provisions ............... . 

{Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

-410,000 

410,000 

--------

1,274,000 

FY 2019 

Request House 

3,138,000 

Senate 

1,789,000 

Conference 

Agreement 

1,789,000 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Total, title II ................................ . 

Appropriations ............................. . 

Reappropriations ........................... . 

Emergency appropriations ................... . 

Rescissions ................................ . 

(By transfer) .............................. . 

Advance Appropriations, FY 2020: 

Mandatory ................................. 

Discretionary ............................. 

Advances from prior year appropriations: 

Mandatory ..................................... 

Discretionary ................................. 

(Limitation on direct loans) .................... 

Discretionary ................................... 

Advances from prior year less FY 2020 advances 

193,605,227 

(15,853.707) 

(420,000) 

{93,480) 

( -1 , 171 , 000) 

(312,137) 

(107,709,727) 

{70,699,313) 

(103,935,996) 

(66,385,032) 

(2,856) 

(85,883,061) 

(-4,314,281) 

212,907,048 

(16,060,019) 

(316,578) 

(121,296,429) 

(75,550,600) 

(107,709,727) 

(70,699,313) 

(2,537) 

(90,200,287) 

(-4,851 ,287) 

214,044,548 214,007,393 217,525,927 

(17,197,519) (17,371,364) (18,992,553) 

( -211 , 000) ( -211 , 000) 

(321,378) (316,578) (316,578) 

(121,296,429) (121,296,429) (123,193,774) 

(75,550,600) (75,550,600) {75,550,600) 

(107,709,727) (107,709,727) (107,709,727) 

(70,699,313) {70,699,313) (70,699,313) 

(2,537) (2,537) (2,537) 

(91,337,787) (91,300,632) (91,337,787) 

(-4,851 ,287) (-4,851 ,287) (-4,851,287) 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

+410,000 

-410,000 

--------

+515,000 

Conference 

vs Request 

+1 ,789,000 

+23,920,700 +4,618,879 

(+3,138,846) (+2,932,534) 

(-420,000) 

(-93,480) 

(+960,000) (-211,000) 

(+4,441) 

{+15,484,047) {+1,897,345) 

( +4, 851 , 287) 

( +3 .773 .731) 

{+4,314,281) 

(-319) 

(+5,454,726) (+1, 137,500) 

(-537,006) 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- Net discretionary ........................... (81,475,300) (85,349,000) (86,486,500) (86,449,345) (86,486,500) (+5,011 ,200) (+1, 137,500) 
DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

Mandatory ....................................... 

Advances from prior year less FY 2020 advances 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

(107,722,166) 

(-3, 773,731) 

FY 2019 

Request 

(122,706,761) 

(-13,586,702) 

House 

(122,706,761) 

(-13,586,702) 

Senate 

(122,706,761) 

(-13,586,702) 

Conference 

Agreement 

( 126 , 188, 140) 

( -15, 484,047) 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

(+18,465,974) 

(-11, 710,316) 

Conference 

vs Request 

(+3,481,379) 

( -1 , 897,345) 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- Net mandatory ............................... 

Total mandatory and discretionary ...... . 

TITLE III - RELATED AGENCIES 

American Battle Monuments Commission 

Salaries and expenses ................................ . 

Total, American Battle Monuments Commission .... . 

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims 

Salaries and expenses ................................ . 

(Transfer out) ................................... . 

Department of Defense - Civil 

Cemeterial Expenses, Army 

Salaries and expenses ................................ . 

r-

(103,948,435) 

185,423,735 

79,000 

7~,000 

33,600 

80,800 

( 1 09 , 120 , 059) 

194,469,059 

75,100 

75,100 

107,455 

( - 72,500) 

70,800 

( 1 09 , 120 , 059) 

195,606,559 

75,100 

75,100 

33,600 

70,800 

(109,120,059) 

195,569,404 

81,000 

81,000 

34,955 

80,800 

(110,704,093) 

197, 190, 593 

104,000 

104,000 

34,955 

80,800 

(+6,755,658) (+1,584,034) 

+11,766,858 +2,721,534 

----------------------------

+25,000 

+25,000 

+1 ,355 

+28,900 

+28,900 

-72,500 

(+72,500) 

+10,000 
DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

Construction ......................................... . 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

167,000 

FY 2019 

Request House Senate 

73,855 56,600 

Conference 

Agreement 

33,600 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

-133, 400 

Conference 

vs Request 

+33,600 

-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- ---------------------------- Total, Cemeterial Expenses, Army ............... . 

Armed Forces Retirement Home - Trust Fund 

Operation and maintenance ............................ . 

Capital program ...................................... . 

Payment from General Fund ............................ . 

Total, Armed Forces Retirement Home ............ . 

Total, title III ............................. . 

TITLE IV - OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS 

Overseas Contingency Operations 

Army .......................... · .. ····················· Navy ................................................. . 

Air Force ............................................ . 

Defense-Wide ......................................... . 

··-....__ 

f 

l 

Subtotal ..................................... . 

247,800 

41,300 

1,000 

22,000 

64,300 

424,700 

130,400 

13,390 

275,522 

22,400 

441,712 

70,800 

41,300 

1,000 

22,000 

64,300 

317,655 

69,000 

60,000 

129,000 

144,655 

41,300 

1,000 

22,000 

64,300 

317,655 

137,400 

41,300 

1,000 

22,000 

64,300 

317,655 

69,000 

60,000 

129,000 

114,400 

41,300 

1,000 

22,000 

64,300 

317,655 

60,000 

60,000 

-133, 400 +43,600 

-107 ,045 

-130,400 

-13,390 

-275,522 -69,000 

+37,600 

--------

-381 ,712 -69,000 
DIVISION C, MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND RELATED 

AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2019 

European Deterrence/ Reassurance Initiative 

Army ................................................. . 

Navy ................................................. . 

Air Force ............................................ . 

Defense-Wide ......................................... . 

Subtotal ......................................... . 

Total, title IV .................................... . 

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Grand total ..................................... 

Appropriations .............................. 

Reappropriations ............................ 

Rescissions ................................. 

Advance appropriations, FY 2020 ............. 

Overseas contingency operations ............. 

Advances from prior year appropriations ......... 

(By transfer) ................................... 

(Transfer out) .................................. 

(Limitation on direct loans) .................... 

(Amounts in thousands) 

FY 2018 

Enacted 

15,700 

19,858 

270,830 

1,900 

-------

308,288 

======= 

750,000 

205,791,908 

(26,412,407) 

(420,000) 

(-1 ,214,000) 

(178,409,040) 

(750,000) 

(170,321,028) 

(312,137) 

(-312, 137) 

(2,856) 

FY 2019 

Request 

192,250 

227,320 

345,800 

27,050 

-------

792,420 

======= 

921,420 

224,608,740 

(26,840,291) 

(196,847,029) 

(921,420) 

(178,409,040) 

(316,578) 

(-389,078) 

(2,537) 

House 

261,250 

227,320 

345,800 

87,050 

-------

921,420 

======= 

921,420 

225,615,623 

(27,918,332) 

(-71,158) 

(196,847,029) 

(921,420) 

(178,409,040) 

(321,378) 

(-321 ,378) 

(2,537) 

Senate 

192,250 

227,320 

345,800 

27,050 

-------

792,420 

======= 

921,420 

225,565,468 

(28,051,315) 

(-254,296) 

(196,847,029) 

(921,420) 

(178,409,040) 

(316,578) 

(-316,578) 

(2,537) 

Conference 

Agreement 

192,250 

227,320 

414,800 

27,050 

861,420 

======= 

921,420 

229,097,002 

(29,725,837) 

(-294,629) 

(198,744,374) 

(921,420) 

(178,409,040) 

(316,578) 

(-316,578) 

(2,537) 

Conference 

vs Enacted 

+176,550 

+207,462 

+143,970 

+25,150 

--------

+553, 132 

======== 

+171 ,420 

+23,305,094 

(+3,313,430) 

(-420,000) 

(+919,371) 

(+20,335,334) 

(+171 ,420) 

(+8,088,012) 

(+4,441) 

(-4,441) 

(-319) 

Conference 

vs Request 

+69,000 

+69,000 

+4,488,262 

(+2,885,546) 

(-294,629) 

(+1,897,345) 

(+72,500)