II 
Calendar No. 105 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2997 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JULY 10, 2009 
Received; read twice and placed on the calendar 
AN ACT 
Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, 
Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies 
programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, 
and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any 
money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for Ag-
riculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administra-
tion, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes, 
namely: 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
TITLE I 
AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS 
PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND MARKETING 
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Secretary 
of Agriculture, $5,285,000: Provided, That not to exceed 
$11,000 of this amount shall be available for official recep-
tion and representation expenses, not otherwise provided 
for, as determined by the Secretary. 
OFFICE OF TRIBAL RELATIONS 
For necessary expenses of the Office of Tribal Rela-
tions, $1,000,000, to support communication and con-
sultation activities with Federally Recognized Tribes, as 
well as other requirements established by law. 
EXECUTIVE OPERATIONS 
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ECONOMIST 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Chief 
Economist, $13,032,000 (reduced by $50,000). 
NATIONAL APPEALS DIVISION 
For necessary expenses of the National Appeals Divi-
sion, $15,289,000. 
OFFICE OF BUDGET AND PROGRAM ANALYSIS 
For necessary expenses of the Office of Budget and 
Program Analysis, $9,436,000. 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY 
For necessary expenses of the Office of Homeland Se-
curity, $2,494,000. 
OFFICE OF ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH 
For necessary expenses of the Office of Advocacy and 
Outreach, $3,000,000. 
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Chief In-
formation Officer, $61,579,000 (reduced by $2,000,000) 
(reduced by $1,000,000) (reduced by $10,038,000). 
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Chief Fi-
nancial Officer, $6,466,000: Provided, That no funds 
made available by this appropriation may be obligated for 
FAIR Act or Circular A–76 activities until the Secretary 
has submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of 
both Houses of Congress and the Committee on Oversight 
and Government Reform of the House of Representatives 
a report on the Department’s contracting out policies, in-
cluding agency budgets for contracting out. 
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CIVIL 
RIGHTS 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Civil Rights, $888,000. Office of Civil Rights 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
For necessary expenses of the Office of Civil Rights, 
$23,922,000. 
AGRICULTURE BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AND RENTAL 
PAYMENTS 
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) 
For payment of space rental and related costs pursu-
ant to Public Law 92–313, including authorities pursuant 
to the 1984 delegation of authority from the Adminis-
trator of General Services to the Department of Agri-
culture under 40 U.S.C. 486, for programs and activities 
of the Department which are included in this Act, and for 
alterations and other actions needed for the Department 
and its agencies to consolidate unneeded space into con-
figurations suitable for release to the Administrator of 
General Services, and for the operation, maintenance, im-
provement, and repair of Agriculture buildings and facili-
ties, and for related costs, $326,982,000 (reduced by 
$500,000), to remain available until expended, of which 
$224,401,000 (reduced by $500,000) shall be available for 
payments to the General Services Administration for rent; 
of which $13,500,000 for payment to the Department of 
Homeland Security for building security activities; and of 
which $89,081,000 for buildings operations and mainte-
nance expenses: Provided, That the Secretary can use up 
to $69,000,000 of these funds to cover shortfalls incurred 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
ment and for general administration, security, repairs and 
alterations, and other miscellaneous supplies and expenses 
not otherwise provided for and necessary for the practical 
and efficient work of the Department: Provided, That this 
appropriation shall be reimbursed from applicable appro-
priations in this Act for travel expenses incident to the 
holding of hearings as required by 5 U.S.C. 551–558: Pro-
vided further, That of the amount appropriated, 
$13,000,000 is for stabilization and reconstruction activi-
ties to be carried out under the authority provided by title 
XIV of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 
3101 et seq.) and other applicable laws. 
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR 
CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS 
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Assistant 
Secretary for Congressional Relations to carry out the pro-
grams funded by this Act, including programs involving 
intergovernmental affairs and liaison within the executive 
branch, $3,968,000: Provided, That these funds may be 
transferred to agencies of the Department of Agriculture 
funded by this Act to maintain personnel at the agency 
level: Provided further, That no funds made available by 
this appropriation may be obligated after 30 days from 
the date of enactment of this Act, unless the Secretary 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00006
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
has notified the Committees on Appropriations of both 
Houses of Congress on the allocation of these funds by 
USDA agency: Provided further, That no other funds ap-
propriated to the Department by this Act shall be available 
to the Department for support of activities of congres-
sional relations. 
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS 
For necessary expenses of the Office of Communica-
tions, $9,722,000. 
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL 
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector 
General, including employment pursuant to the Inspector 
General Act of 1978, $88,781,000 (increased by 
$500,000), including such sums as may be necessary for 
contracting and other arrangements with public agencies 
and private persons pursuant to section 6(a)(9) of the In-
spector General Act of 1978, and including not to exceed 
$125,000 for certain confidential operational expenses, in-
cluding the payment of informants, to be expended under 
the direction of the Inspector General pursuant to Public 
Law 95–452 and section 1337 of Public Law 97–98. 
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the General 
Counsel, $43,601,000. 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00007
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR RESEARCH, 
EDUCATION AND ECONOMICS 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Under 
Secretary for Research, Education and Economics, 
$620,000. 
ECONOMIC RESEARCH SERVICE 
For necessary expenses of the Economic Research 
Service, $82,478,000 (increased by $50,000). 
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS SERVICE 
For necessary expenses of the National Agricultural 
Statistics Service, $161,830,000, of which up to 
$37,908,000 shall be available until expended for the Cen-
sus of Agriculture. 
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Agricultural Research 
Service and for acquisition of lands by donation, exchange, 
or purchase at a nominal cost not to exceed $100, and 
for land exchanges where the lands exchanged shall be of 
equal value or shall be equalized by a payment of money 
to the grantor which shall not exceed 25 percent of the 
total value of the land or interests transferred out of Fed-
eral 
ownership, 
$1,155,568,000 
(increased 
by 
$2,000,000): Provided, That appropriations hereunder 
shall be available for the operation and maintenance of 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00008
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
aircraft and the purchase of not to exceed one for replace-
ment only: Provided further, That appropriations here-
under shall be available pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2250 for 
the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings and 
improvements, but unless otherwise provided, the cost of 
constructing any one building shall not exceed $375,000, 
except for headhouses or greenhouses which shall each be 
limited to $1,200,000, and except for 10 buildings to be 
constructed or improved at a cost not to exceed $750,000 
each, and the cost of altering any one building during the 
fiscal year shall not exceed 10 percent of the current re-
placement value of the building or $375,000, whichever 
is greater: Provided further, That the limitations on alter-
ations contained in this Act shall not apply to moderniza-
tion or replacement of existing facilities at Beltsville, 
Maryland: Provided further, That appropriations here-
under shall be available for granting easements at the 
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center: Provided further, 
That the foregoing limitations shall not apply to replace-
ment of buildings needed to carry out the Act of April 
24, 1948 (21 U.S.C. 113a): Provided further, That funds 
may be received from any State, other political subdivi-
sion, organization, or individual for the purpose of estab-
lishing or operating any research facility or research 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00009
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
project of the Agricultural Research Service, as authorized 
by law. 
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES 
For acquisition of land, construction, repair, improve-
ment, extension, alteration, and purchase of fixed equip-
ment or facilities as necessary to carry out the agricultural 
research programs of the Department of Agriculture, 
where not otherwise provided, $35,000,000, to remain 
available until expended. 
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND 
AGRICULTURE 
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES 
For payments to agricultural experiment stations, for 
cooperative forestry and other research, for facilities, and 
for 
other 
expenses, 
$708,004,000 
(increased 
by 
$3,519,000), as follows: to carry out the provisions of the 
Hatch Act of 1887 (7 U.S.C. 361a–i), $215,000,000; for 
grants for cooperative forestry research (16 U.S.C. 582a 
through a–7), $28,000,000; for payments to eligible insti-
tutions (7 U.S.C. 3222), $48,000,000, provided that each 
institution receives no less than $1,000,000; for special 
grants (7 U.S.C. 450i(c)), $70,676,000; for competitive 
grants on improved pest control (7 U.S.C. 450i(c)), 
$15,945,000; for competitive grants (7 U.S.C. 450(i)(b)), 
$210,000,000 (increased by $3,000,000), to remain avail-
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00010
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
Veterinary Stockpile, up to $1,500,000 in the scrapie pro-
gram for indemnities, up to $1,000,000 for wildlife serv-
ices methods development, up to $1,000,000 of the wildlife 
services operations program for aviation safety, and up to 
25 percent of the screwworm program shall remain avail-
able until expended: Provided further, That no funds shall 
be used to formulate or administer a brucellosis eradi-
cation program for the current fiscal year that does not 
require minimum matching by the States of at least 40 
percent: Provided further, That this appropriation shall be 
available for the operation and maintenance of aircraft 
and the purchase of not to exceed four, of which two shall 
be for replacement only: Provided further, That, in addi-
tion, in emergencies which threaten any segment of the 
agricultural production industry of this country, the Sec-
retary may transfer from other appropriations or funds 
available to the agencies or corporations of the Depart-
ment such sums as may be deemed necessary, to be avail-
able only in such emergencies for the arrest and eradi-
cation of contagious or infectious disease or pests of ani-
mals, poultry, or plants, and for expenses in accordance 
with sections 10411 and 10417 of the Animal Health Pro-
tection Act (7 U.S.C. 8310 and 8316) and sections 431 
and 442 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7751 and 
7772), and any unexpended balances of funds transferred 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00017
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
for such emergency purposes in the preceding fiscal year 
shall be merged with such transferred amounts: Provided 
further, That appropriations hereunder shall be available 
pursuant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the repair and alter-
ation of leased buildings and improvements, but unless 
otherwise provided the cost of altering any one building 
during the fiscal year shall not exceed 10 percent of the 
current replacement value of the building. 
In fiscal year 2010, the agency is authorized to collect 
fees to cover the total costs of providing technical assist-
ance, goods, or services requested by States, other political 
subdivisions, domestic and international organizations, 
foreign governments, or individuals, provided that such 
fees are structured such that any entity’s liability for such 
fees is reasonably based on the technical assistance, goods, 
or services provided to the entity by the agency, and such 
fees shall be credited to this account, to remain available 
until expended, without further appropriation, for pro-
viding such assistance, goods, or services. 
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES 
For plans, construction, repair, preventive mainte-
nance, environmental support, improvement, extension, al-
teration, and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities, as 
authorized by 7 U.S.C. 2250, and acquisition of land as 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00018
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
authorized by 7 U.S.C. 428a, $4,712,000, to remain avail-
able until expended. 
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE 
MARKETING SERVICES 
For necessary expenses of the Agricultural Marketing 
Service, $90,848,000: Provided, That this appropriation 
shall be available pursuant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the 
alteration and repair of buildings and improvements, but 
the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year 
shall not exceed 10 percent of the current replacement 
value of the building. Fees may be collected for the cost 
of standardization activities, as established by regulation 
pursuant to law (31 U.S.C. 9701). 
LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 
Not to exceed $64,583,000 (from fees collected) shall 
be obligated during the current fiscal year for administra-
tive expenses: Provided, That if crop size is understated 
and/or other uncontrollable events occur, the agency may 
exceed this limitation by up to 10 percent with notification 
to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of 
Congress. 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00019
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
FUNDS FOR STRENGTHENING MARKETS, INCOME, AND 
SUPPLY (SECTION 32) 
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) 
Funds available under section 32 of the Act of Au-
gust 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), shall be used only for com-
modity program expenses as authorized therein, and other 
related operating expenses, including not less than 
$20,000,000 for replacement of a system to support com-
modity purchases, except for: (1) transfers to the Depart-
ment of Commerce as authorized by the Fish and Wildlife 
Act of August 8, 1956; (2) transfers otherwise provided 
in this Act; and (3) not more than $20,056,000 for formu-
lation and administration of marketing agreements and 
orders pursuant to the Agricultural Marketing Agreement 
Act of 1937 and the Agricultural Act of 1961. 
PAYMENTS TO STATES AND POSSESSIONS 
For payments to departments of agriculture, bureaus 
and departments of markets, and similar agencies for 
marketing activities under section 204(b) of the Agricul-
tural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1623(b)), 
$1,334,000. 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00020
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
GRAIN INSPECTION, PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS 
ADMINISTRATION 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Grain Inspection, 
Packers and Stockyards Administration, $41,964,000: 
Provided, That this appropriation shall be available pursu-
ant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the alteration and repair 
of buildings and improvements, but the cost of altering 
any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed 
10 percent of the current replacement value of the build-
ing. 
LIMITATION ON INSPECTION AND WEIGHING SERVICES 
EXPENSES 
Not to exceed $42,463,000 (from fees collected) shall 
be obligated during the current fiscal year for inspection 
and weighing services: Provided, That if grain export ac-
tivities require additional supervision and oversight, or 
other uncontrollable factors occur, this limitation may be 
exceeded by up to 10 percent with notification to the Com-
mittees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress. Of-
fice of the Under Secretary for Food Safety For necessary 
expenses of the Office of the Under Secretary for Food 
Safety, $622,000. 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00021
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE 
For necessary expenses to carry out services author-
ized by the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry 
Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection 
Act, including not to exceed $50,000 for representation 
allowances and for expenses pursuant to section 8 of the 
Act approved August 3, 1956 (7 U.S.C. 1766), 
$1,018,520,000; and in addition, $1,000,000 may be cred-
ited to this account from fees collected for the cost of lab-
oratory accreditation as authorized by section 1327 of the 
Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 
(7 U.S.C. 138f): Provided, That no fewer than 120 full- 
time equivalent positions shall be employed during fiscal 
year 2010 for purposes dedicated solely to inspections and 
enforcement related to the Humane Methods of Slaughter 
Act: Provided further, That of the amount available under 
this heading, $3,000,000 shall be obligated to maintain 
the Humane Animal Tracking System as part of the Pub-
lic Health Data Communication Infrastructure System: 
Provided further, That this appropriation shall be available 
pursuant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the alteration and 
repair of buildings and improvements, but the cost of al-
tering any one building during the fiscal year shall not 
exceed 10 percent of the current replacement value of the 
building. 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00022
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR FARM AND 
FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES 
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Under 
Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, 
$662,000. 
FARM SERVICE AGENCY 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) 
For necessary expenses of the Farm Service Agency, 
$1,253,777,000 (reduced by $5,000,000): Provided, That 
the Secretary is authorized to use the services, facilities, 
and authorities (but not the funds) of the Commodity 
Credit Corporation to make program payments for all pro-
grams administered by the Agency: Provided further, That 
other funds made available to the Agency for authorized 
activities may be advanced to and merged with this ac-
count. 
STATE MEDIATION GRANTS 
For grants pursuant to section 502(b) of the Agricul-
tural Credit Act of 1987, as amended (7 U.S.C. 5101– 
5106), $4,000,000. 
GRASSROOTS SOURCE WATER PROTECTION PROGRAM 
For necessary expenses to carry out wellhead or 
groundwater protection activities under section 1240O of 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00023
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839bb–2), 
$5,000,000, to remain available until expended. 
DAIRY INDEMNITY PROGRAM 
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) 
For necessary expenses involved in making indemnity 
payments to dairy farmers and manufacturers of dairy 
products under a dairy indemnity program, such sums as 
may be necessary, to remain available until expended: Pro-
vided, That such program is carried out by the Secretary 
in the same manner as the dairy indemnity program de-
scribed in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and 
Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropria-
tions Act, 2001 (Public Law 106–387, 114 Stat. 1549A– 
12). 
AGRICULTURAL CREDIT INSURANCE FUND PROGRAM 
ACCOUNT 
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) 
For gross obligations for the principal amount of di-
rect and guaranteed farm ownership (7 U.S.C. 1922 et 
seq.) and operating (7 U.S.C. 1941 et seq.) loans, Indian 
tribe land acquisition loans (25 U.S.C. 488), boll weevil 
loans (7 U.S.C. 1989), direct and guaranteed conservation 
loans (7 U.S.C. 1924 et seq.), and Indian highly 
fractionated land loans (25 U.S.C. 488), to be available 
from funds in the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund, as 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00024
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
follows: farm ownership loans, $1,892,990,000, of which 
$1,500,000,000 shall be for unsubsidized guaranteed 
loans and $392,990,000 shall be for direct loans; oper-
ating loans, $1,994,467,000, of which $1,150,000,000 
shall be for unsubsidized guaranteed loans, $144,467,000 
shall be for subsidized guaranteed loans and $700,000,000 
shall be for direct loans; Indian tribe land acquisition 
loans, $3,940,000; conservation loans, $150,000,000, of 
which $75,000,000 shall be for guaranteed loans and 
$75,000,000 shall be for direct loans; Indian highly 
fractionated land loans, $10,000,000; and for boll weevil 
eradication program loans, $100,000,000: Provided, That 
the Secretary shall deem the pink bollworm to be a boll 
weevil for the purpose of boll weevil eradication program 
loans. 
For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, including 
the cost of modifying loans as defined in section 502 of 
the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as follows: farm 
ownership loans, $21,584,000, of which $5,550,000 shall 
be for unsubsidized guaranteed loans, and $16,034,000 
shall be for direct loans; operating loans, $80,402,000, of 
which $26,910,000 shall be for unsubsidized guaranteed 
loans, $20,312,000 shall be for subsidized guaranteed 
loans, and $33,180,000 shall be for direct loans; conserva-
tion loans, $1,343,000, of which $278,000 shall be for 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00025
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
guaranteed loans, and $1,065,000 shall be for direct 
loans; and Indian highly fractionated land loans, 
$793,000. 
In addition, for administrative expenses necessary to 
carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs, 
$326,093,000 
(reduced 
by 
$519,000), 
of 
which 
$318,173,000 (reduced by $519,000) shall be transferred 
to and merged with the appropriation for ‘‘Farm Service 
Agency, Salaries and Expenses’’. 
Funds appropriated by this Act to the Agricultural 
Credit Insurance Program Account for farm ownership, 
operating and conservation direct loans and guaranteed 
loans may be transferred among these programs: Pro-
vided, That the Committees on Appropriations of both 
Houses of Congress are notified at least 15 days in ad-
vance of any transfer. 
RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY 
For necessary expenses of the Risk Management 
Agency, $80,325,000: Provided, That the funds made 
available under section 522(e) of the Federal Crop Insur-
ance Act (7 U.S.C. 1522(e)) may be used for the Common 
Information Management System: Provided further, That 
not to exceed $1,000 shall be available for official recep-
tion and representation expenses, as authorized by 7 
U.S.C. 1506(i). 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00026
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS
HR 2997 PCS
by this Act, shall be available for obligation or expenditure 
through a reprogramming of funds which— 
(1) creates new programs; 
(2) eliminates a program, project, or activity; 
(3) increases funds or personnel by any means 
for any project or activity for which funds have been 
denied or restricted; 
(4) relocates an office or employees; 
(5) reorganizes offices, programs, or activities; 
or 
(6) contracts out or privatizes any functions or 
activities presently performed by Federal employees; 
unless the Committees on Appropriations of both 
Houses of Congress are notified 15 days in advance 
of such reprogramming of funds. 
(b) None of the funds provided by this Act, or pro-
vided by previous Appropriations Acts to the agencies 
funded by this Act that remain available for obligation or 
expenditure in the current fiscal year, or provided from 
any accounts in the Treasury of the United States derived 
by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded 
by this Act, shall be available for obligation or expenditure 
for activities, programs, or projects through a reprogram-
ming of funds in excess of $500,000 or 10 percent, which- 
ever is less, that: (1) augments existing programs, 
VerDate Nov 24 2008 
22:15 Jul 10, 2009
Jkt 079200
PO 00000
Frm 00067
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H2997.PCS
H2997
hsrobinson on PROD1PC76 with BILLS