'house report 111 105 from the u.s. government publishing office 111th congress report house of representatives 1st session 111 105',
'making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending september 30, 2009, and for other purposes may 12, 2009. committed to',
'the committee of the whole house on the state of the union and ordered to be printed mr. obey, from',
'the committee on appropriations, submitted the following r e p o r t together with additional views to accompany h.r.',
'2346 the committee on appropriations submits the following report in explanation of the accompanying bill making supplemental appropriations for the',
'fiscal year ending september 30, 2009, and for other purposes. contents page number bill report title i defense matters 2',
'2 title ii military construction, foreign operations and other matters: chapter 1 agriculture 28 34 chapter 2 commerce and justice',
'29 34 chapter 3 energy 30 36 chapter 4 general government 31 36 chapter 5 homeland security 31 37 chapter',
'6 interior and environment 32 37 chapter 7 health and human services 34 38 chapter 8 legislative branch 36 40',
'chapter 9 military construction 37 41 chapter 10 state, foreign operations, and related programs 40 45 title iii general provisions,',
'this act 66 68 title i defense matters department of defense overview committee recommendation the recommended supplemental appropriations for the',
'department of defense are intended for ongoing military and intelligence operations in support of overseas contingency operations oco . the',
'committees recommendations in this title are based on the budget request, formal hearings, and numerous briefings and are intended to',
'address high priority needs of the united states military and intelligence communities. in some cases, the committee has reduced or',
'eliminated funding for certain activities that cannot be obligated and/or executed in a timely fashion; or which involve new policy',
'and program decisions that should be addressed in the regular authorization and appropriations bills for fiscal year 2010. the committee',
'has also increased funding for a number of programs. committee imperatives include additional resources for military pay requirements including compensation',
'for stop loss; enhancing research into the treatment of traumatic brain injury and psychological health issues that have arisen in',
'the conflicts in afghanistan and iraq; providing required transportation assets to include logistics and support equipment essential to projecting united',
'states military power; and providing for equipment lost in combat operations. overall, the committees recommendations in title i total $81,299,388,000',
'and are structured to maximize support to our men and women in uniform. they meet important force protection, equipment and',
'personnel needs, while fully funding the operational requirements to conduct oco. a summary of the recommendations is provided in the',
'following pages. committee account recommendation military personnel 17,943,914,000 operation and maintenance 33,788,567,000 procurement 23,045,559,000 research, development, test and evaluation 721,930,000',
'revolving and management funds 846,726,000 other department of defense programs 7,403,792,000 transfer authority the committee recommendation does not increase general',
'transfer authority gta as the need for additional gta is unclear at this time. the budget request proposed an additional',
'$1,500,000,000 of gta, for a total in fiscal year 2009 of $5,600,000,000. the maximum amount of gta that has been',
'used in a single year by the department over the last four years is $3,448,000,000 and therefore $5,600,000,000 appears to',
'be excess to historical need. additionally, the department requested $4,000,000,000 of transfer authority for the funds provided in this title.',
'again, based on historic requirements, the committee reduces this amount to a total of $2,000,000,000. the committee is concerned that',
'the department has become overly reliant on reprogrammings and transfer authority. however, the committee recognizes that the department of defense',
'may have to manage additional military personnel costs during the remainder of this fiscal year. accordingly, the committee will reevaluate',
'the possibility of providing additional gta in conference with the senate to help address emerging needs. classified annex the committees',
'recommendations for intelligence activities are published in a separate and detailed classified annex. the intelligence community, department of defense and',
'other organizations are expected to fully comply with the recommendations and directions in the classified annex accompanying this act. reporting',
'requirements the committee directs the secretary of defense to provide a report to the congressional defense committees within 30 days',
'of enactment of this act on the allocation of the funds within the accounts listed in this title. the secretary',
'shall submit updated reports 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter until funds listed in this title are',
'no longer available for obligation. the committee directs that these reports shall include: a detailed accounting of obligations and expenditures',
'of appropriations provided in this title by program and subactivity group for the continuation of military operations in iraq and',
'afghanistan and a listing of equipment procured using funds provided in this title. the committee expects that, in order to',
'meet unanticipated requirements, the department of defense may need to transfer funds within these appropriation accounts for purposes other than',
'those specified in this report. the committee directs the department of defense to follow normal prior approval reprogramming procedures should',
'it be necessary to transfer funding between different appropriations accounts in this title. additionally, the committee directs that the department',
'continue to report incremental contingency operations costs for operation iraqi freedom and operation enduring freedom on a monthly basis in',
'the cost of war execution report as required by department of defense financial management regulation, chapter 23, volume 12. the',
'department is encouraged to do supplementary reporting via the contingency operations status of funds report, but shall not terminate or',
'replace the cost of war execution report. further, the committee directs that the reporting requirements of section 9010 of public',
'law 109 289, the department of defense appropriations act, 2007, regarding military operations and stability in iraq shall apply to',
'the funds appropriated in this act. further, section 609 of division l of public law 110 161 shall also apply',
'to the funds appropriated in this act. iraq and afghanistan security forces funds the committee wishes to clarify that, pursuant',
'to section 1512 and section 1513 of the national defense authorization act of fiscal year 2008 public law 110 181',
', the secretary of defense shall, not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, submit to',
'the congressional defense committees, a report summarizing the details of any obligation or transfer of funds from the iraq security',
'forces fund and the afghanistan security forces fund during that fiscal quarter. equipment and readiness the committee has increased funding',
'above the budget request for the assets required to project united states military power including an additional $2,245,200,000 for c',
'17 aircraft and an additional $904,200,000 for c 130j aircraft variants. the committee has also provided for additional helicopters including',
'$175,000,000 above the request for h 1 aircraft to replace combat losses and $90,000,000 for additional ch 47 aircraft. the',
'committee recommendation funds additional equipment to project combat power including $432,700,000 for additional ah 64 apache helicopter modifications and $243,600,000',
'for bradley fighting vehicles. the committee has provided $190,000,000 above the budget request for additional mq 9 reaper and mq',
'1 predator unmanned aerial vehicles. in addition, funding is provided for additional force protection requirements providing $2,150,000,000 above the budget',
'request to purchase additional lightweight mine resistant ambush protected vehicles for deployment to afghanistan. defense health program overview the committee',
'recommends an appropriation of $1,097,297,000 for the defense health program. the funding contained in this title will provide medical and',
'dental services to active duty forces, mobilized reserve components, and their family members, as they support operation iraqi freedom and',
'operation enduring freedom. the funding also provides for costs associated with the treatment of combat related injuries. the committee recommendation',
'provides $168,000,000 for research and development of combat related medical care, treatment for psychological health and traumatic brain injury and',
'combat casualty care including orthopedic research and regenerative medicine. yellow ribbon the committee recommendation includes $238,479,000 for the yellow ribbon',
'reintegration program, which will provide information, services, referral and proactive outreach programs to reserve component servicemembers and their families throughout',
'all phases of the deployment cycle. military personnel the committee recommends an additional appropriation of $17,943,914,000 for military personnel, as',
'shown below: in thousands of dollars budget committee request recommended military personnel, army ba 1: pay and allowances of officers',
'basic pay 1,211,678 1,211,678 retired pay accrual 274,287 274,287 basic allowance for housing 302,627 302,627 basic allowance for subsistence 43,987',
'43,987 incentive pays 13,188 13,188 special pays 263,375 247,000 hardship duty pay deferred from 7,560 base to oco hostile fire',
'pay deferred from base 4,744 to oco retention bonus excess to 28,679 requirement allowances 68,778 68,778 separation pay 22,612 22,612',
'social security tax 92,693 92,693 total ba 1 2,293,225 2,276,850 ba 2: pay and allowances of enlisted personnel basic pay',
'2,478,940 2,478,940 retired pay accrual 552,332 552,332 basic allowance for housing 1,070,269 1,070,269 incentive pays 26,865 26,865 special pays 1,213,374',
'928,784 hardship duty pay deferred from 45,000 base to oco hostile fire pay deferred from base 16,277 to oco enlistment',
'bonus excess to 36,200 requirement enlistment bonus anniversary 81,700 payments enlistment bonus residual payments. 75,300 reenlistment bonus excess to 152,667',
'requirement allowances 301,146 301,146 separation pay 89,259 89,259 social security tax 189,823 189,823 total ba 2 5,922,008 5,637,418 ba 4:',
'subsistence of enlisted personnel basic allowance for subsistence 520,905 520,905 subsistence in kind 986,145 986,145 total ba 4 1,507,050 1,507,050',
'ba 5: permanent change of station travel operational travel 82,714 82,714 rotational travel 68,271 68,271 total ba 5 150,985 150,985',
'ba 6: other military personnel costs interest in uniformed service 21,780 21,780 savings death gratuities 71,000 71,000 unemployment benefits 65,334',
'65,334 reserve income replacement 8,200 8,200 sgli extra hazard payments 155,524 155,524 total ba 6 321,838 321,838 undistributed adjustment year',
'of 1,030,500 execution rate changes total military personnel, army 10,195,106 10,924,641 military personnel, navy ba 1: pay and allowances of',
'officers basic pay 263,985 263,985 retired pay accrual 67,109 67,109 basic allowance for housing 87,995 87,995 basic allowance for subsistence',
'8,896 8,896 incentive pays 1,110 1,110 special pays 25,690 29,335 hardship duty pay deferred from 1,463 base to oco imminent',
'danger pay deferred from 2,182 base to oco allowances 15,251 15,251 separation pay 6 6 social security tax 20,195 20,195',
'total ba 1 490,237 493,882 ba 2: pay and allowances of enlisted personnel basic pay 310,721 310,721 retired pay accrual',
'79,966 79,966 basic allowance for housing 158,257 158,257 incentive pays 539 539 special pays 92,732 100,132 hardship duty pay deferred',
'from base 7,400 to oco allowances 29,212 29,212 separation pay 3,578 3,578 social security tax 23,770 23,770 total ba 2',
'698,775 706,175 ba 4: subsistence of enlisted personnel basic allowance for subsistence 35,127 35,127 subsistence in kind 12,766 12,766 total',
'ba 4 47,893 47,893 ba 5: permanent change of station accession travel 4,855 4,855 operational travel 26,222 26,222 rotational travel',
'28,096 28,096 separation travel 2,919 2,919 total ba 5 62,092 62,092 ba 6: other military personnel costs death gratuities 2,600',
'2,600 unemployment benefits 18,244 18,244 reserve income replacement 50 50 sgli extra hazard payments 34,891 34,891 total ba 6 55,785',
'55,785 undistributed adjustment year of 351,000 execution rate changes total military personnel, navy 1,354,782 1,716,827 military personnel, marine corps ba',
'1: pay and allowances of officers basic pay 97,044 97,044 retired pay accrual 22,989 22,989 basic allowance for housing 32,756',
'32,756 basic allowance for subsistence 3,530 3,530 special pays 49,906 50,175 hardship duty pay deferred from base 269 to oco',
'allowances 8,445 8,445 social security tax 7,423 7,423 total ba 1 222,093 222,362 ba 2: pay and allowances of enlisted',
'personnel basic pay 482,113 482,113 retired pay accrual 121,588 121,588 basic allowance for housing 123,749 123,749 special pays 210,228 212,830',
'hardship duty pay deferred from base 2,602 to oco allowances 46,656 46,656 separation pay 2,953 2,953 social security tax 36,758',
'36,758 total ba 2 1,024,045 1,026,647 ba 4: subsistence of enlisted personnel basic allowance for subsistence 54,056 54,056 total ba',
'4 54,056 54,056 ba 5: permanent change of station accession travel 4,010 4,010 operational travel 51,356 51,356 total ba 5',
'55,366 55,366 ba 6: other military personnel costs death gratuities 3,400 3,400 unemployment benefits 24,500 24,500 sgli extra hazard payments',
'36,519 36,519 total ba 6 64,419 64,419 undistributed adjustment year of 155,000 execution rate changes total military personnel, marine corps',
'1,419,979 1,577,850 military personnel, air force ba 1: pay and allowances of officers basic pay 190,254 190,254 retired pay accrual',
'40,144 40,144 basic allowance for housing 59,781 59,781 basic allowance for subsistence 7,514 7,514 special pays 15,425 23,636 hostile fire',
'pay deferred from base 6,670 to oco hardship duty pay deferred from base 1,541 to oco allowances 6,831 6,831 social',
'security tax 14,555 14,555 total ba 1 334,504 342,715 ba 2: pay and allowances of enlisted personnel basic pay 480,101',
'480,101 retired pay accrual 101,302 101,302 basic allowance for housing 175,182 175,182 special pays 53,841 93,284 hostile fire pay deferred',
'from base 31,855 to oco hardship duty pay deferred from base 7,588 to oco allowances 22,457 22,457 separation pay 4,818',
'4,818 social security tax 36,728 36,728 total ba 2 874,429 913,872 ba 4: subsistence of enlisted personnel basic allowance for',
'subsistence 39,590 39,590 subsistence in kind 69,864 69,864 total ba 4 109,454 109,454 ba 5: permanent change of station operational',
'travel 5,790 5,790 total ba 5 5,790 5,790 ba 6: other military personnel costs unemployment benefits 16,573 16,573 sgli extra',
'hazard payments 49,804 49,804 total ba 6 66,377 66,377 undistributed adjustment year of 345,000 execution rate changes total military personnel,',
'air force 1,390,554 1,783,208 reserve personnel, army ba 1: unit and individual training pay group a training 15 days &',
'116,901 116,901 drills 24/48 special training 167,254 167,254 total ba 1 284,155 284,155 undistributed adjustment year of 97,000 execution rate',
'changes total reserve personnel, army 284,155 381,155 reserve personnel, navy ba 1: unit and individual training school training 5,166 5,166',
'special training 33,805 33,805 administration and support 507 507 total ba 1 39,478 39,478 total reserve personnel, navy 39,478 39,478',
'reserve personnel, marine corps ba 1: unit and individual training pay group a training 15 days & 8,662 8,662 drills',
'24/48 special training 20,517 20,517 total ba 1 29,179 29,179 total reserve personnel, marine corps 29,179 29,179 reserve personnel, air',
'force ba 1: unit and individual training special training 16,943 16,943 total ba 1 16,943 16,943 total reserve personnel, air',
'force 16,943 16,943 national guard personnel, army ba 1: unit and individual training pay group a training 15 days &',
'538,586 487,726 drills 24/48 grow the army 50,860 special training 330,947 330,947 administration and support 569,800 116,600 enlistment bonus excess',
'to 88,600 requirement enlistment bonus anniversary 123,900 payments enlistment bonus residual payments. 240,700 total ba 1 1,439,333 935,273 undistributed adjustment',
'year of 438,000 execution rate changes total national guard personnel, army 1,439,333 1,373,273 national guard personnel, air force ba 1:',
'unit and individual training special training 17,860 17,860 total ba 1 17,860 17,860 undistributed adjustment year of 83,500 execution rate',
'changes total national guard personnel, air 17,860 101,360 force transfer of funds to military personnel the committee recommendation includes a',
'general provision, section 10013, which provides for the transfer of $150,600,000 from multiple army procurement accounts in the department of',
'defense appropriations act, 2009 public law 110 329, division c , and the other procurement, army account in the department',
'of defense appropriations act, 2008 public law 110 116, division a to the military personnel, army; reserve personnel, army; and',
'national guard personnel, army accounts. the transfer is required to meet identified shortfalls due to personnel over strength and rate',
'changes. army and army national guard bonuses of the $1,161,912,000 requested in the fiscal year 2009 overseas contingency operations supplemental',
'for recruiting and retention activities of the active duty army and army national guard, the committee provides only $334,146,000: $28,679,000',
'to support the retention of active duty army officers, $188,867,000 to support the recruiting and retention of active duty army',
'enlisted personnel, and $116,600,000 to support the recruiting and retention of army national guard personnel. the committee recommendation eliminates all',
'residual and anniversary payments, because the committee views these items as more appropriately funded in the base bill. furthermore, the',
'committee recommendation reduces the amount available for new bonuses to reflect the fact that the active army and army national',
'guard have reduced their overall accession missions from 80,000 to 66,500 personnel and 65,000 to 56,000 personnel, respectively. operation and',
'maintenance the committee recommends an additional appropriation of $33,788,567,000 for operation and maintenance accounts, as shown below: in thousands of',
'dollars committee 0 1 budget request recommended operation and maintenance, army 135 additional activities 13,024,499 12,740,961 hire iraqis to perform',
'contract 111,121 services. hire iraqis to perform logcap 138,296 subsistence costs 34,121 136 commanders emergency response 453,000 453,000 program. total',
'ba 1 13,477,499 13,193,961 421 servicewide transportation 50,197 246,282 increased cost of route to 196,085 afghanistan. 9999 other programs 591,705',
'584,460 classified adjustment 7,245 total ba 4 641,902 830,742 total operation and maintenance, 14,119,401 14,024,703 army operation and maintenance, navy',
'1a1a mission and other flight 574,597 562,720 operations. hire iraqis to perform contract 1,277 services. s 3 isr detachment 10,600',
'1a2a fleet air training 9,194 9,194 1a3a aviation technical data & 3,744 3,744 engineering services. 1a4a air operations and safety',
'6,992 6,992 support. 1a4n air systems support 16,722 14,157 hire iraqis to perform contract 2,565 services. 1a5a aircraft depot maintenance',
'53,317 53,317 1b1b mission and other ship 224,172 224,172 operations. 1b2b ship operations support & 13,140 13,140 training. 1b4b ship',
'depot maintenance 155,123 155,123 1b5b ship depot operations support 125 125 1c1c combat communications 7,196 7,196 1c2c electronic warfare 57,523',
'57,523 1c4c warfare tactics 5,661 5,661 1c5c operational meteorology and 5,953 5,953 oceanography. 1c6c combat support forces 638,709 633,769 hire',
'iraqis to perform contract 4,940 services. 1c7c equipment maintenance 108 108 1cch combatant commanders core 1,278 1,278 operations. 1ccm combatant',
'commanders direct 13,751 13,751 mission support. 1d3d in service weapons systems 23,995 23,995 support. 1d4d weapons maintenance 64,188 64,188 1d7d',
'other weapon systems support 7,738 7,738 bsm1 sustainment, restoration and 12,887 12,887 modernization. bss1 base operating support 148,102 148,102 total',
'ba 1 2,044,215 2,024,833 2a1f ship prepositioning and surge 9,618 9,618 2c1h fleet hospital program 1,514 1,514 2c3h coast guard',
'support 131,547 131,547 total ba 2 142,679 142,679 3b1k specialized skill training 36,384 36,384 total ba 3 36,384 36,384 4a1m',
'administration 1,257 1,257 4a2m external relations 162 162 4a4m military manpower and personnel 2,220 2,220 management. 4a5m other personnel support',
'851 851 4a6m servicewide communications 7,546 7,546 4b1n servicewide transportation 73,762 73,762 4b3n acquisition and program 11,213 11,213 management. 4b7n',
'space and electronic warfare 1,057 1,057 systems. 4c1p naval investigative service 25,768 22,993 cno nodal analysis 2,775 9999 other programs',
'43,002 43,002 total ba 4 166,838 164,063 total operation and maintenance, 2,390,116 2,367,959 navy operation and maintenance, marine corps 1a1a',
'operational forces 731,707 712,646 hire iraqis to perform contract 3,995 services. intelligence equipment readiness 1,941 angel fire 13,125 1a2a field',
'logistics 120,593 120,593 1a3a depot maintenance 108,600 108,600 1b1b maritime prepositioning 5,942 5,942 total ba 1 966,842 947,781 3b4d training',
'support 60,000 60,000 total ba 3 60,000 60,000 4a3g servicewide transportation 64,000 76,300 increased cost of route to 12,300 afghanistan.',
'total ba 4 64,000 76,300 total operation and maintenance, 1,090,842 1,084,081 marine corps operation and maintenance, air force 011a primary',
'combat forces 1,091,423 1,091,423 011b primary combat weapons 35,340 35,340 011c combat enhancement forces 442,514 442,514 011d air operations training',
'41,984 41,984 011e combat communications 567,503 551,503 air force dcgs 16,000 011m depot maintenance 457,219 457,219 011z base support 633,119',
'583,091 unjustified growth 50,028 012a global c3i and early warning 116,948 116,948 012b navigation/weather support 9,784 9,784 012c other combat',
'ops spt programs 252,481 252,481 012e management/operational hq 133,718 130,149 hire iraqis to perform contract 3,569 services. 012f tactical intel',
'and other special 881 881 activities. 013a launch facilities 5,700 5,700 013b launch vehicles 40 40 013c space control systems',
'4,407 4,407 013d satellite systems 1,602 1,602 013e other space operations 24,502 24,502 013r sustainment, restoration and 4,989 4,989 modernization.',
'013z base support 14,509 14,509 total ba 1 3,838,663 3,769,066 021a airlift operations 1,514,035 1,514,035 021b airlift operations c3i 37,755',
'37,755 021d mobilization preparedness 115,681 115,681 021m depot maintenance 65,329 65,329 021r sustainment, restoration and 1,164 1,164 modernization. 021z base',
'support 5,504 5,504 total ba 2 1,739,468 1,739,468 031b recruit training 2,748 2,748 031z base support 683 683 032a specialized',
'skill training 1,036 1,036 032b flight training 141 141 032c professional development 1,155 1,155 education. 032d training support 660 660',
'032r facilities sustainment, 106 106 restoration & modernization. 032z base support 5,164 5,164 total ba 3 11,693 11,693 041a logistics',
'operations 226,025 226,025 041b technical support activities 18,958 18,958 041c servicewide transportation 133,824 150,655 increased cost of route to 16,831',
'afghanistan. 041z base support 23,100 23,100 042a administration 4,532 4,532 042b servicewide communications 51,912 51,912 042c personnel program 775 775',
'042g other servicewide activities 75,482 75,482 042h other personnel support 2,630 2,630 042z base support 7,890 7,890 043a security programs',
'152,283 127,747 classified adjustment 24,536 044a international support 6,796 6,796 total ba 4 704,207 696,502 total operation and maintenance, 6,294,031',
'6,216,729 air force operation and maintenance, defense wide 10 joint chiefs of staff 25,000 10,000 combatant commanders initiative 15,000 fund',
'program reduction. xx special operations command 1,448,401 1,448,401 170 defense media activity 11,185 11,185 100 defense contract audit agency 7,600',
'7,600 220 defense contract management 15,000 15,000 agency. 120 defense human resources activity 7,300 7,300 130 defense information systems 118,705',
'118,705 agency. 150 defense legal services agency 82,626 58,600 office of military commission 24,026 210 department of defense education 682,740',
'807,840 agency. family advocacy program 125,100 230 defense security cooperation 1,430,000 1,040,000 agency. coalition support funds 240,000 lift and sustain',
'150,000 xx defense threat reduction agency. 15,200 15,200 270 office of the secretary of 96,472 96,472 defense. xx national guard',
'border security 350,000 350,000 xx other programs 1,377,254 1,367,398 program adjustment 9,856 total operation and maintenance, 5,667,483 5,353,701 defense wide',
'operation and maintenance, army reserve 113 echelons above brigade 7,831 7,831 121 force readiness operations 27,200 13,500 support. tuition assistance',
'13,700 122 land forces systems readiness 29,600 29,600 131 base operations support 46,286 46,286 434 recruiting and advertising 4,100 4,100',
'total operation and maintenance, 115,017 101,317 army reserve operation and maintenance, navy reserve 1a1a mission and other flight 9,769 9,769',
'operations. 1a3a intermediate maintenance 21 21 1a5a aircraft depot maintenance 2,329 2,329 1b1b mission and other ship 1,251 0 operations.',
'unjustified fuel cost increase 1,251 1c1c combat communications 1,460 1,460 1c6c combat support forces 8,830 8,830 bssr base operating support',
'1,909 1,909 total operation and maintenance, 25,569 24,318 navy reserve operation and maintenance, marine corps reserve 1a1a operating forces 30,775',
'30,775 total operation and maintenance, 30,775 30,775 marine corps reserve operation and maintenance, air force reserve 011a primary combat forces',
'7,424 7,424 011g mission support operations 27,175 27,175 total operation and maintenance, 34,599 34,599 air force reserve operation and maintenance,',
'army national guard 111 maneuver units 48,172 48,172 116 aviation assets 58,367 58,367 131 base operations support 22,000 22,000 135',
'additional activities 74,860 49,907 unjustified growth for 24,953 acceleration of grow the army. total operation and maintenance, 203,399 178,446 army',
'national guard iraq freedom fund iraq freedom fund 415,000 365,000 guantanamo bay 50,000 total iraq freedom fund 415,000 365,000 afghanistan',
'security forces fund afghanistan security forces fund 3,606,939 3,606,939 pakistan counterinsurgency fund pakistan counterinsurgency fund. 400,000 400,000 total pakistan counterinsurgency',
'400,000 400,000 fund contract services in iraq and afghanistan the committee is concerned with the growth of service contracts to',
'support the operations in iraq and afghanistan, as well as the departments inability to provide details on service contracts as',
'requested in past years. according to the departments monthly report on the cost of contingency operations, the obligations for miscellaneous',
'service contracts increased 276 percent between fiscal year 2007 and fiscal year 2008; from $2,500,000,000 to $9,400,000,000. in addition, the',
'department of defense maintained level funding of $5,400,000,000 for the army managed logistics civil augmentation program logcap . the department',
'of defense has indicated a need for approximately $25,000,000,000 of operation and maintenance funding for contracted services in support of',
'operation iraqi freedom and operation enduring freedom during fiscal year 2009. this includes $10,800,000,000 for miscellaneous contract services and $6,300,000,000',
'for the logcap contract. in january 2009, the commanding general, multi national force iraq, issued a memorandum with the subject',
'line: increased employment of iraqi citizens through command contracts. the memorandum directed employment of iraqis rather than u.s. or third',
'country nationals by awarding contracts for services in iraq to iraqis. the memo stated employment of iraqis not only saves',
'money but it also strengthens the iraqi economy and helps eliminate the root causes of the insurgency poverty and lack',
'of economic opportunity. the memorandum set a goal of . . . decreasing the overall number of contractors by five',
'percent each quarter while also increasing the percentage of iraqis employed. the memorandum further stated . . . i direct',
'commanders at all levels to make cost reduction and employment of iraqis a priority. however, the supplemental budget request does',
'not reflect this direction. the committee recommends adjustments totaling $299,883,000 to reflect the reduced cost of replacing five percent of',
'u.s. and third country nationals with iraqis in the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2009 for the portion',
'of miscellaneous service contracts, logcap contracts and contractor subsistence costs that support operation iraqi freedom. the committee further recommends that',
'the department adopt a similar policy for the employment of afghani nationals rather than u.s. or third country nationals for',
'services in afghanistan. reporting of contractors the committee remains concerned about the continued lack of transparency and accountability with regard',
'to contractors serving in both theaters of operation iraq and afghanistan . the department of defense has deployed and employed',
'hundreds of thousands of contractors in iraq, afghanistan and other united states central command uscentcom areas of responsibility aor .',
'over the past several years the number of contractors has steadily increased, but with the anticipated drawdown from iraq, uscentcom',
'plans to reduce the overall number of contractors in iraq by five percent each quarter while also increasing the percentage',
'of iraqis employed. however, the fiscal year 2009 supplemental budget request does not reflect funding of these plans nor does',
'it provide an explanation as to how uscentcom will execute these plans. the committee directs that upon enactment of this',
'act, the secretary of defense shall commence monthly reporting to the committees on appropriations of both the house of representatives',
'and the senate on the number of contractors in the uscentcom aor that shall include the following information: the number',
'of u.s. citizen contractors in iraq the number of third country national contractors in iraq the number of local/host country',
'national contractors in iraq the number of u.s. citizen contractors in afghanistan the number of third country national contractors in',
'afghanistan the number of local/host country national contractors in afghanistan the number of u.s. citizen contractors in other uscentcom locations',
'the number of third country national contractors in other uscentcom locations the number of local/host country national contractors in other',
'uscentcom locations how uscentcom intends to achieve the stated goal of a five percent reduction in the number of contractors',
'in iraq each quarter this report shall also include a percentage determination of the type of contract service provided as',
'follows: construction base support translators or interpreters transportation security communications support other transportation costs into afghanistan transporting supplies and equipment',
'into afghanistan using supply routes through pakistan has become more dangerous and congested. on april 3, 2009, the commander, united',
'states central command, announced a new northern overland supply route into afghanistan. approximately 43 percent of the overland transportation will',
'come through the new supply route, and the remainder of ground transported material will continue to be shipped through pakistan.',
'the benefits of the new route include overall safety and stress relief on the northern pakistani route. however, the new',
'route is significantly more expensive. when the new supply route was announced, the supplemental request was complete; therefore, the cost',
'of the new route was not reflected in the request. the committee recommends adjustments totaling $225,200,000 to reflect the increased',
'cost of transportation along the new supply route. commanders emergency response program the committee is disappointed that poor management and',
'oversight continue to permit waste and abuse of the commanders emergency response program cerp . a draft report by the',
'government accountability office gao highlights a concern about cerp raised by the committee in 2008: the inadequate training provided to',
'combat personnel who execute and oversee this program. the gao found that key cerp personnel at headquarters, units and provincial',
'reconstruction teams in afghanistan receive little or no training prior to deployment. also, most personnel responsible for awarding and overseeing',
'cerp contracts valued at $500,000 or less received little or no training prior to deployment and, once deployed, received a',
'one hour briefing, which did not provide detailed information on the individuals duties. therefore, the committee directs the secretary of',
'defense to transmit to the congressional defense committees, not later than 90 days after enactment of this act, a report',
'on training provided for members of the united states armed forces deploying to afghanistan and iraq on the use of',
'funds under the commanders emergency response program. the report shall include the following: a description of training on the process',
'of choosing projects to be carried out under cerp currently provided to members of the armed forces, both pre deployment',
'and in theater; a description of training on carrying out required follow up assessments or quality control measures for in',
'progress or completed projects carried out under cerp; and measures to improve training or to provide additional information for personnel',
'deploying to afghanistan, or already in afghanistan, to assist them in planning, carrying out, inspecting, or carrying out follow up',
'assessments of cerp projects. the committee is also concerned that, while the u.s. troop presence in iraq is no longer',
'open ended, it is unclear whether the department will similarly curtail cerp funding. therefore, the committee directs the secretary of',
'defense, not later than 45 days after enactment of this act, to transmit to the congressional defense committees a timeline',
'for reducing and eventually phasing out the commanders emergency response program in iraq. guantanamo bay detainees the committee has not',
'provided $50,000,000 requested to support implementation of a future decision by the administration on the disposition of individuals currently detained',
'at the guantanamo bay naval base. at this time, the department of defense is awaiting a decision on the future',
'of the detention facility at guantanamo bay naval base, which is currently under review by an administration task force. once',
'a decision has been made, the committee expects the department to report on its plan for implementation and submit a',
'reprogramming request for any funds it requires to relocate detainees from the guantanamo bay naval base, to relocate military and',
'support forces associated with detainee operations, and to close detainee facilities. pakistan counterinsurgency fund the committee recommendation includes $400,000,000, as',
'requested by the administration, for a counterinsurgency fund under the authority of the secretary of defense, with the concurrence of',
'the secretary of state. the committee is providing the initial funding for counterinsurgency activities for pakistani security forces within the',
'department of defense appropriations in fiscal year 2009 and provides an additional $400,000,000 in the department of state appropriations. the',
'committee has taken this action in response to the request of the secretary of defense in his april 30, 2009',
'testimony before the senate appropriations committee. the committee intends that the authority provided in the account to the secretary of',
'defense shall expire concurrent with the expiration of funds and such authority shall be assumed by the secretary of state',
'in subsequent fiscal years. family advocacy program the committee recommendation includes a total of $739,582,000 for family advocacy programs to',
'provide counseling and family assistance including child psychologists, and other intervention efforts. the committee recommends $125,100,000 above the request in',
'order to enhance the activities of the family advocacy program and provide for children and families managing the difficult challenges',
'of military service. the funding provided is for, but not limited to, child care, counseling, spouse certification and licensure, and',
'joint family assistance centers. funding is also available for the warrior family community partnership to provide assistance to all soldiers',
'and families. the committee understands and is concerned about the growing need for family members to have access to professional',
'counseling and services to help alleviate the mental stresses associated with deployments. the activities provide programs, products and services to',
'help mitigate the disruption and stress in the military family when a servicemember is deployed, killed or seriously wounded. combat',
'uniforms in the course of visits to military installations throughout conus and overseas, the committee has conducted an extensive review',
'of the equipment needed by service members engaged in combat operations. from discussions with senior enlisted personnel at fort benning,',
'the committee understands that soldiers deployed to afghanistan have serious concerns about the concurrent combat uniform which they indicate provides',
'ineffective camouflage given the environment in afghanistan. accordingly, the committee directs that within the funding made available in this title,',
'the department of defense provide combat uniforms to personnel deployed to afghanistan with a camouflage pattern that is suited to',
'the environment of afghanistan. procurement the committee recommends an additional appropriation of $23,045,559,000 for procurement, as shown below: in thousands',
'of dollars committee p 1 budget request recommended aircraft procurement, army 11 uh 60 blackhawk myp 81,400 81,400 8 ch',
'47 helicopter myp 120,000 210,000 provides funding for three 90,000 additional ch 47 aircraft for expanded aviation requirements in overseas',
'contingency operations 18 guardrail mods mip 39,700 39,700 20 ah 64 mods 354,360 787,060 provides funding for conversion 432,700 of',
'one army national guard ah 64a battalion from a to d model aircraft 22 ch 47 cargo helicopter mods 9,760',
'9,760 myp . 32 ase infrared countermeasures 132,800 132,800 35 aircrew integrated systems 3,584 3,584 36 air traffic control 21,000',
'21,000 total aircraft procurement, army 762,604 1,285,304 missile procurement, army 5 hellfire system summary 228,430 208,430 aligns production scheduling and',
'20,000 capacity. 6 javelin aaws m system summary. 119,327 99,327 aligns production scheduling and 20,000 capacity. 7 tow 2 system',
'summary 349,684 299,684 aligns production scheduling and 50,000 capacity. 8 guided mlrs rocket gmlrs 69,700 69,700 total missile procurement, army',
'767,141 677,141 procurement of weapons and tracked combat vehicles w&tcv , army 4 stryker vehicle 112,734 451,134 provides funding to',
'procure 225 338,400 stryker medical evacuation vehicles and 35 engineer squad vehicles 10 bradley program mod 541,000 784,600 provides funding',
'in support of 243,600 bradley fighting vehicle reset requirements 12 improved recovery vehicle m88a2 236,800 236,800 hercules . 15 m1',
'abrams tank mod 378,000 346,500 aligns funding with overseas 31,500 contingency operations requirements 16 abrams upgrade program 100,000 100,000 20',
'm240 medium machine gun 7.62mm 22,837 22,837 31 common remotely operated weapons 279,500 279,500 station crows . 36 m2 50',
'cal machine gun mods 12,500 12,500 total procurement of w&tcv, army 1,683,371 2,233,871 procurement of ammunition, army 1 ctg, 5.56mm,',
'all types 3,000 3,000 2 ctg, 7.62mm, all types 8,600 8,600 4 ctg, .50 cal, all types 56,600 56,600 6',
'ctg, 30mm, all types 10,000 10,000 7 ctg, 40mm, all types 25,750 25,750 16 proj 155mm extended range xm982. 35,000',
'35,000 17 modular artillery charge system 20,000 20,000 macs , all types. 23 shoulder launched munitions, all 20,000 20,000 types.',
'24 rocket, hydra 70, all types 26,000 26,000 25 demolition munitions, all types. 525 525 26 grenades, all types 10,000',
'10,000 28 simulators, all types 3,000 3,000 30 non lethal ammunition, all types 1,800 1,800 39 conventional munitions 9,800 9,800',
'demilitarization, all types. total procurement of ammunition, 230,075 230,075 army other procurement, army 1 tactical trailers/dolly sets 107,426 107,426 2',
'semi trailers, flatbed: 60,686 60,686 4 hi mob multi purp whld veh 842,456 842,456 hmmwv . 5 family of medium',
'tactical veh 574,121 574,121 fmtv . 7 family of heavy tactical 967,221 967,221 vehicles fhtv . 9 armored security vehicles',
'asv . 137,583 137,583 10 mine protection vehicle family 704,956 704,956 12 truck, tractor, line haul, m915/ 5,548 5,548 m916.',
'13 hvy expanded mobile tactical 351,296 351,296 truck xt service program. 14 hmmwv recapitalization program 119,781 119,781 15 modification of',
'in service 441,000 441,000 equipment. 18 heavy armored sedan 1,700 1,700 19 passenger carrying vehicles 8,350 8,350 20 nontactical vehicles,',
'other 50 50 23 win t ground forces tactical 400,590 400,590 network. 28 navstar global positioning 5,800 5,800 system space',
'. 31 global brdcst svc gbs 2,400 2,400 xx sincgars ground 100,000 0 47 radio, improved hf cots family 170,700',
'170,700 50 tsec army key mgt sys akms 140 140 51 information system security 110,332 110,332 program issp. 55 world',
'wide technical control 298,400 298,400 improvement program. 56 information systems 100,120 100,120 62 all source analysis sys asas 21,200 21,200',
'mip . 65 tactical unmanned aerial sys 236,780 316,780 tuas mip . provides funding for one quick 80,000 reaction capability.',
'66 small unmanned aerial system 27,547 27,547 suas . 72 trojan mip 24,700 24,700 75 sequoyah foreign language 19,687 0',
'translation system. requirement being met with 19,687 available funding. 77 lightweight counter mortar radar 34,500 25,900 adjusted requirement 8,600 78',
'warlock 354,500 354,500 79 counterintelligence/security 169,799 169,619 countermeasures. classified adjustment 180 83 night vision devices 82,500 82,500 88 counter rocket,',
'artillery & 157,700 157,700 mortar c ram . 89 base expeditionary targeting and 280,500 280,500 surveillance system. 90 artillery accuracy',
'equipment 4,500 4,500 93 profiler 1,600 1,600 94 mod of in svc equip firefinder 11,053 11,053 radars . 95 force',
'xxi battle cmd brigade & 135,000 135,000 below fbcb2 . 104 fire support c2 family 10,800 10,800 107 air &',
'msl defense planning & 3,932 3,932 control system amd pcs . 108 knight family 54,000 54,000 110 automatic identification 3,000',
'3,000 technology. 111 tc aims ii 1,000 0 reduced requirement 1,000 116 single army logistics enterprise 4,900 0 sale .',
'fielding delayed 4,900 118 mounted battle command on the 18,000 18,000 move mbcotm . 121 automated data processing equip. 72,856',
'51,700 funding provided supports 21,156 overseas contingency operations requirements 122 css communications 48,254 41,554 reduced requirement 6,700 xx other programs',
'573 573 133 tactical bridging 96,000 96,000 136 grnd standoff mine detection 146,240 146,240 system gstamids . 137 explosive ordnance',
'disposal 700 700 equipment. 141 laundries, showers and latrines. 2,200 2,200 xx land warrior 700 700 149 cargo aerial del',
'& personnel 8,700 8,700 parachute system. 151 items less than $5m eng spt 5,929 5,929 153 distribution systems, petroleum 4,600',
'4,600 & water. 155 combat support medical 2,934 2,934 156 mobile maintenance equipment 2,689 2,689 systems. 158 grader, road mtzd,',
'hvy, 6x4 7,514 7,514 cce . 163 loaders 21,650 21,650 165 tractor, full tracked 13,088 13,088 168 high mobility engineer',
'excavator 27,250 27,250 hmee family of systems 174 generators and associated equip. 17,000 17,000 175 rough terrain container handler 20,200',
'40,200 rtch . transfer from all terrain 20,000 lifting army system. 176 all terrain lifting army system. 21,000 1,000 transfer',
'to rough terrain 20,000 container handler. 177 combat training centers support. 40,700 40,700 178 training devices, nonsystem 22,741 22,741 185',
'rapid equipping soldier support 305,200 305,200 equipment. 186 physical security systems opa3 25,000 25,000 190 building, pre fab, relocatable 40,000',
'40,000 total other procurement, army 8,121,572 8,039,349 aircraft procurement, navy 10 uh 1y/ah 1z 102,400 277,400 procure seven additional combat',
'175,000 loss replacement aircraft. 12 mh 60s myp 46,100 46,100 32 av 8 series 40,580 40,580 33 f 18 series',
'32,834 26,434 excessive idecm delivery time 6,400 34 h 46 series 18,300 18,300 36 h 53 series 16,920 16,920 xx',
'p 3 series 100,000 wing kits 100,000 50 special project aircraft 84,645 0 excessive delivery time 84,645 55 common ecm',
'equipment 163,390 163,390 59 v 22 tilt/rotor acft osprey 1,830 0 non emergency modification 1,830 60 spares and repair parts',
'16,000 2,800 excess initial spares funding 13,200 61 common ground equipment 78,000 0 non emergency trainer 78,000 procurement. total aircraft',
'procurement, navy 600,999 691,924 weapons procurement, navy 10 hellfire 27,500 27,500 28 first destination transportation 1,905 0 excess funding 1,905',
'29 small arms and weapons 4,198 4,198 36 marine corps tactial unmanned 65,937 0 aerial system. aligns shadow uav tdcl',
'upgrade 65,937 with army plan. total weapons procurement, navy 99,540 31,698 procurement of ammo, navy & marine corps 1 general',
'purpose bombs 30,359 30,359 3 airborne rockets, all types 24,899 24,899 7 air expendable countermeasures 16,200 16,200 11 other ship',
'gun ammunition 907 907 12 small arms & landing party ammo. 1,205 1,205 13 pyrotechnic and demolition 351 351 15',
'small arms ammunition 34,902 34,902 16 linear charges, all types 12,819 12,819 17 40 mm, all types 25,129 25,129 18',
'60mm, all types 20,197 20,197 19 81mm, all types 42,275 42,275 20 120mm, all types 34,310 34,310 22 grenades, all',
'types 16,066 16,066 23 rockets, all types 5,380 5,380 24 artillery, all types 63,752 63,752 26 demolition munitions, all types.',
'13,533 13,533 27 fuze, all types 4,477 4,477 28 non lethals 2,158 2,158 total procurement of ammo, navy 348,919 348,919',
'& marine corps other procurement, navy 40 surtass 2,500 0 non emergency modification 2,500 43 shipboard iw exploit 14,400 14,400',
'56 matcals 59,243 0 non emergency modification/grow 59,243 the force. 66 gccs m equipment tactical/mobile 7,350 7,350 67 common imagery',
'ground surface 24,518 0 systems. non emergency tes upgrades 24,518 76 ship communications automation 7,600 6,350 excessive growth 1,250 116',
'explosive ordnance disposal 29,460 29,460 equip. 123 construction & maintenance equip 33,000 33,000 125 tactical vehicles 1,823 1,823 135 command',
'support equipment 13,482 13,482 140 operating forces support 5,220 0 equipment. non emergency equipment 5,220 141 c4isr equipment 3,000 3,000',
'143 physical security equipment 63,230 63,230 total other procurement, navy 264,826 172,095 procurement, marine corps 1 aav7a1 pip 37 37',
'4 lav pip 158,590 158,590 8 155mm lightweight towed howitzer 69,000 69,000 9 high mobility artillery rocket 34,830 34,830 system.',
'10 weapons and combat vehicles 10,829 10,829 under $5 million. 11 modular weapon system 1,739 1,739 12 modification kits 83,894',
'83,894 13 weapons enhancement program 32,461 32,461 15 javelin 35,548 35,548 18 modification kits 62,698 62,698 19 unit operations center',
'29,334 29,334 20 repair and test equipment 46,145 46,145 21 combat support system 1,648 1,648 23 items under $5 million',
'comm & 2,282 2,282 elec . 24 air operations c2 systems 1,064 1,064 25 radar systems 19,520 19,520 26 fire',
'support system 3,005 3,005 27 intelligence support equipment 68,770 68,770 30 night vision equipment 48,883 48,883 31 common computer resources',
'58,903 42,703 reduction of account for base 16,200 bill items. 32 command post systems 14,517 14,517 33 radio systems 45,675',
'45,675 34 comm switching & control systems 16,400 16,400 38 5/4t truck hmmwv myp 153,180 153,180 39 motor transport modifications',
'15,855 15,855 40 medium tactical vehicle 29,891 29,891 replacement. 41 logistics vehicle system rep 23,814 23,814 42 family of tactical',
'trailers 4,060 4,060 44 items less than $5 million 1,389 1,389 45 environmental control equip 4,619 4,619 assort. 46 bulk',
'liquid equipment 3,962 3,962 47 tactical fuel systems 11,436 11,436 48 power equipment assorted 25,377 25,377 49 amphibious support equipment',
'545 545 50 eod systems 110,680 110,680 51 physical security equipment 160,070 47,870 reduced by amount of gboss 112,200 reprogramming',
'program complete. 53 material handling equip 59,593 59,593 55 field medical equipment 11,243 11,243 56 training devices 50,927 50,927 57',
'container family 1,079 1,079 58 family of construction equipment 105,990 105,990 59 family of internally 12,000 12,000 transportable vehicles itv',
'. 61 rapid deployable kitchen 1,287 1,287 62 items less than $5 million 617 617 63 spares and repair parts',
'5,000 5,000 total procurement, marine corps 1,638,386 1,509,986 aircraft procurement, air force 4 f 22a 600,000 600,000 xx c 17a',
'2,245,200 provides for 8 c 17 aircraft 2,245,200 xx c 130 904,200 provides for 3 mc 130j, 3 hc 904,200',
'130j, and 5 c 130j. 20 c 12 a 45,000 45,000 29 mq 9 uav 195,858 305,858 provides for mq',
'9 reaper 110,000 aircraft. 36 f 16 63,200 63,200 39 c 5 104,800 59,800 provides funding for c 5a 45,000',
'defensive systems and only four laircm systems due to inability of air force to install within the next 12 months',
'42 c 17a 230,200 0 provides no funding for laircm 230,200 systems due to inability of air force to install',
'within the next 12 months 52 c 12 89,000 111,500 c 12 modifications transferred 45,000 from line 89. pricing correction',
'on sensor 22,500 kits. 56 c 130 189,910 118,410 provides funding for only 11 71,500 laircm systems due to inability',
'of air force to install within the next 12 months 60 darp 6,250 6,250 66 rq 4 uav mods 32,000',
'0 groundbased radar for beale 32,000 does not deliver until 2012 . 69 mq 1 mods 49,500 49,500 70 mq',
'9 mods 114,700 32,700 waas/gorgon stare unjustified 82,000 request. xx common support equipment 6,250 ten cots aircraft air 6,250 conditioning',
'systems for mobility aircraft in the centcom aor 89 other production charges 641,000 573,000 transfer c 12 modifications to 45,000',
'line 52. classified adjustment 23,000 92 darp 17,400 17,400 total aircraft procurement, air 2,378,818 5,138,268 force missile procurement, air force',
'xx predator hellfire missile 57,416 57,416 total, missile procurement, air 57,416 57,416 force procurement of ammunition, air force 1 rockets',
'5,600 5,600 2 cartridges 21,884 21,884 3 practice bombs 21,200 21,200 4 general purpose bombs 36,700 36,700 5 joint direct',
'attack munition 85,400 85,400 7 explosive ordnance disposal 3,000 3,000 eod . 12 fuzes 6,800 6,800 13 small arms 3,100',
'3,100 total procurement of ammunition, 183,684 183,684 air force other procurement, air force xx passenger carrying vehicles 0 0 transferred',
'from opaf, other 12,555 programs. extremely low fy08 and fy09 12,555 execution. 2 medium tactical vehicle 15,000 0 extremely low',
'fy08 and fy09 15,000 execution. 4 security and tactical vehicles 17,500 0 extremely low fy08 and fy09 17,500 execution. 5',
'fire fighting/crash rescue 9,566 0 vehicles. extremely low fy08 and fy09 9,566 execution. 7 runway snow remov and cleaning 1,544',
'1,544 equipment. xx other programs 12,555 0 transferred to opaf, passenger 12,555 carrying vehicles. 12 intelligence comm equipment 6,570 6,570',
'14 national airspace system 19,100 19,100 15 theater air control systems 4,540 4,540 improvement. 16 weather observation forecast 2,780 2,780',
'25 c3 countermeasures 1,600 1,600 29 base info infrastructure 20,000 0 combat information system 20,000 unjustified request . 30 uscentcom',
'8,100 8,100 42 radio equipment 7,000 7,000 46 comm elect mods 6,415 6,415 47 night vision goggles 18,128 18,128 50',
'base procured equipment 3,500 3,500 54 items less than $5,000,000 20,000 20,000 60 defense space reconnaissance 52,000 52,000 program. xx',
'other programs 1,609,055 1,594,484 classified adjustment 14,571 total other procurement, air 1,834,953 1,745,761 force procurement, defense wide xx other programs',
'183,071 183,071 69 sof ordnance replenishment 1,000 1,000 71 communications equipment and 3,100 3,100 electronics. 72 sof intelligence systems 8,100',
'8,100 95 sof operational enhancements 1,797 4,797 tactical combat casualty care 3,000 equipment. total procurement, defense wide 197,068 200,068 national',
'guard and reserve equipment account national guard and reserve 500,000 equipment account. ah 64 apache modifications the committee is aware',
'that the army has ah 64a apache helicopter battalions in the army national guard that are not funded for modernization',
'to the ah 64d, longbow ii configuration. the ah 64a helicopter is considered to be non deployable for overseas contingency',
'operations due to its obsolete technology. the committee is also aware that certain ah 64a battalions were scheduled to receive',
'new production aircraft from the armed reconnaissance helicopter program which was terminated on october 16, 2008. in order to modernize',
'these army national guard battalions and to increase the number of critical army aviation assets which are available for combat',
'deployment, the committee recommendation includes an increase of $432,700,000. the funding increase provides for modernization of 24 ah 64a aircraft',
'to ah 64d longbow ii configuration. the funding also provides for a crew trainer and modernized fire control radar. stryker',
'vehicle the committee recommendation includes an increase of $338,400,000 to purchase additional stryker vehicles. the committee is aware that the',
'army has diverted production of funded ambulance and engineer squad vehicles to support the fielding of a theater provided equipment',
'stryker brigade combat team set in afghanistan. the committee is aware of the excellent performance of stryker vehicles in combat',
'operations and supports the establishment of a stryker vehicle set in afghanistan. however, the committee is also aware of the',
'need for stryker ambulances to replace vietnam era m113 ambulances in certain brigade combat teams. accordingly, the committee recommendation includes',
'an additional $338,400,000 to fund the procurement of 225 stryker ambulances and 35 engineer squad vehicles. single channel ground and',
'airborne radio system sincgars the budget request for supplemental funding for overseas contingency operations includes $100,000,000 for 5,771 sincgars radios,',
'plus software, engineering support and logistical support. the sincgars vhf fm radio system provides the primary means of communications for',
'command and control for combat, combat support and combat service support units in the army. the committee understands that the',
'additional funding proposed in the budget request will increase total funding that is available for sincgars to a level sufficient',
'to procure radios up to the army acquisition objective of 581,000 radios. additionally, it will fund sufficient radios and installation',
'kits for a radio in every vehicle to counter potential incidents of fratricide, and enhance situational awareness. the committee supports',
'the army goals for tactical radios and has been a strong supporter of funding for sincgars radios in prior supplemental',
'and base budget requests. however, the committee expressed concerns in the explanatory statement accompanying the department of defense appropriations act',
'for fiscal year 2009, over the armys management of contracts to achieve the army acquisition objective. the explanatory statement directed',
'that none of the funds provided in the act could be used for procurement of sincgars radios until the secretary',
'of defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that any such procurement of sincgars radios will utilize full and open',
'competition that will provide best value for army radio requirements including consideration of multi band, jtrs capable solutions. however, the',
'army justification material and subsequent discussions have failed to explain the army acquisition objective of 581,000 radios considering the recent',
'announcement that the army would not increase the number of brigade combat teams from 45 to 48. accordingly, the committee',
'recommendation provides no funding for sincgars radios. rapid equipping force the committee recommendation provides $305,000,000 for the rapid equipping force',
'ref , as proposed in the budget request. the committee agrees with the army vice chief of staffs characterization of',
'the ref as a national treasure and strongly believes the ref should be included as a permanent part of the',
'armys budgetary structure. the committee commends the army for including $99,000,000 in the request for rapid equipping force funding for',
'counter sniper and soldier wearable acoustic targeting sniper systems. this amount should satisfy numerous emergency requests from forward deployed and',
'forward deploying units, and begins to address frustrations expressed by the committee over the lack of responsiveness by the armys',
'acquisition process in fielding this life saving equipment. the committee directs the army to provide an acquisition objective and basis',
'of issue plan for both vehicular and soldier wearable sniper detection equipment within 60 days of enactment of this act.',
'if shortfalls still exist, the committee expects the army to reprogram the necessary funds to accommodate the shortfalls. p 3',
'wing kits the navys fleet of p 3 orion aircraft is flying missions in support of overseas contingency operations. the',
'navy has grounded 39 of the aircraft as a result of a wing fatigue failure due to age and heavy',
'use. the recommendation provides $100,000,000 to procure replacement wing kits to return the grounded aircraft to service as soon as',
'possible. c 17 globemaster iii the committee recommendation includes $2,245,200,000 for the procurement of eight c 17 globemaster iii aircraft.',
'the c 17 is the workhorse of the theater, flying fifty percent of all sorties for the united states transportation',
'command over the last 24 months. these missions range from airdrops for troops in forward locations to aeromedical evacuation of',
'servicemembers from theater back to the united states. while the aircraft is designed to fly 1,000 hours per year over',
'30 years, over the last ten years the c 17 fleet has averaged 1,250 hours per aircraft with some aircraft',
'flying in excess of 2,400 hours in a single year. this heavy usage is reducing the expected service life of',
'the aircraft. the aircraft included in the recommendation will alleviate some of these issues by introducing new aircraft into the',
'inventory. further, the committee is concerned that a decision on the continuation of the c 17 program was announced prior',
'to the completion of the mobility capability and requirements study mcrs , which will address the needs of the department',
'of defense in 2016. since the last mcrs in 2005, several changes have occurred that would change previous requirements to',
'include the growth of ground forces, the increased size and use of special operations forces, additional use of the c',
'17 in an intra theater role, and the stand up of a new combatant command united states africa command. it',
'seems more prudent to continue the c 17 program until the results of the study are announced later this year.',
'additionally, the air force is encouraged to work with congress and the reserve component to replace aging c 5a aircraft',
'with c 17 aircraft. while there are concerns that reserve component aircraft are not utilized at the same rate as',
'aircraft assigned to air mobility command, the committee believes that the air force can develop plans to work with the',
'reserve component to address some of these issues i.e. active association with guard units . f 18 aircraft the committee',
'believes the department of defense and the congress must seriously come to grips with the looming shortfall in navy tactical',
'aircraft. last year, the fiscal year 2009 defense appropriations conference report noted the navy faced a growing strike fighter shortfall',
'due to the aging of the tactical aircraft fleet and the fact that the f 35 joint strike fighter program',
'will not begin to deliver carrier aircraft in significant quantities for years to come. at that time the navy identified',
'a shortfall of approximately 69 aircraft. thus, the conference report encouraged the navy to budget for a third multi year',
'procurement of f 18 aircraft beginning in fiscal year 2010. more recent analysis has identified a department of the navy',
'strike fighter shortfall in excess of 200 aircraft. unfortunately the navy plans to fund the procurement of only nine f',
'18 aircraft in fiscal year 2010, with no indication given as to its outyear plans. the committee believes that the',
'most cost effective approach to address the navys tactical fighter shortfall is to purchase additional f 18 aircraft under a',
'multi year procurement program. moreover, the committee is concerned by the departments apparent lack of a plan for maintaining a',
'sufficiently robust domestic strike fighter industrial base in the near term. accordingly, the committee encourages the department of defense to',
'continue to explore initiating an f 18 aircraft multi year program as soon as possible to mitigate the strike fighter',
'shortfall. national guard and reserve equipment the national guard and reserve traditionally receive less than a proportionate share of funding',
'to resource the equipment needs of the reserve forces. as a result, the committee recommends funding for the national guard',
'and reserve forces as discussed below. the committee recommendation for the national guard and reserve equipment account is $500,000,000. of',
'that amount, $300,000,000 is for the army national guard; $50,000,000 for the air national guard; $75,000,000 for the u.s. army',
'reserve; $25,000,000 for the navy reserve; $25,000,000 for the marine corps reserve; and $25,000,000 for the air force reserve to',
'meet urgent equipment needs that may arise this fiscal year. this funding will allow the guard and reserve components to',
'procure high priority equipment that may be used by these units for both their combat missions and their missions in',
'support of the state governors. research, development, test and evaluation the committee recommends an additional appropriation of $721,930,000 for research,',
'development, test and evaluation, as shown below: in thousands of dollars committee r 1 budget request recommended research, development, test',
'& evaluation, army 61 soldier support and 6,944 6,944 survivability. 93 night vision systems sdd 64,500 64,500 134 exploitation of',
'foreign items 390 390 162 information systems security 1,900 1,900 program. total research, development, 73,734 73,734 test & evaluation, army',
'research, development, test & evaluation, navy 91 v 22a 3,900 0 non emergency development effort 3,900 122 intelligence engineering 1,850',
'0 cno nodal analysis 1,850 180 marine corps communications 8,700 0 systems. non emergency development effort 8,700 202 manned reconnaissance',
'systems 8,855 0 excessive delivery time 8,855 xx other programs 121,231 96,231 total research, development, 144,536 96,231 test & evaluation,',
'navy research, development, test & evaluation, air force xx other programs 108,259 92,574 total research, development, 108,259 92,574 test &',
'evaluation, air force research, development, test & evaluation, defense wide 23 special operations technology 0 2,000 development. freeze dried platelet',
'& plasma 2,000 development. 124 wounded ill and injured senior 15,645 15,645 oversight committee staff office 139 general support to',
'usd 17,250 11,500 intelligence . program adjustment 5,750 xx other programs 2,001 0 program adjustment 2,001 210 defense joint 1,545',
'1,545 counterintelligence activities. xx other programs 446,927 428,701 program adjustment 18,226 total research, development, 483,368 459,391 test & evaluation, defense',
'wide national polar orbiting operational environmental satellite system the committee remains concerned about the projected availability of the national polar',
'orbiting operational environmental satellite system npoess program to deliver operational weather data. the committee has not observed the department of',
'defense, the air force, or the executive committee tri agency partners providing a clear path ahead to remedy the chronic',
'problems plaguing this important acquisition program. therefore, the committee directs the department of defense executive agent for space in consultation',
'with the national oceanic and atmospheric administration noaa and the national aeronautics and space administration nasa to evaluate restructure options',
'and how each would affect operations requiring operational weather data as well as the impacts to civil forecasting and climate',
'research. the committee further directs the office of the secretary of defense, cost analysis improvement group, in consultation with noaa',
'and nasa, to perform an independent cost analysis of all of the recommended programmatic and acquisition alternatives. the cost analysis',
'should reflect the 80/20 budgeting profile recommended by several independent assessments, as applicable. the results of this direction shall be',
'reported to the committees on appropriations of both the house of representatives and the senate within 90 days of enactment',
'of this act. revolving and management funds defense working capital funds the committee recommends an additional appropriation of $846,726,000 for',
'the defense working capital fund accounts. this supports funding of $443,200,000 for the defense working capital fund, army, to restock',
'spare and repair parts essential to the operational readiness of the army and $403,526,000 for the defense working capital fund,',
'defense wide, for contingency operations costs for the defense information systems agency and the defense logistics agency. other department of',
'defense programs defense health program the committee recommends an additional appropriation of $1,097,297,000 for the defense health program, as shown',
'below: in thousands of dollars budget committee request recommended defense health program operation and maintenance 845,508 845,508 in house care',
'178,828 178,828 private sector care 579,243 579,243 consolidated health care 68,196 68,196 information management/it 5,700 5,700 education and training 9,119',
'9,119 base operations and communications 4,422 4,422 procurement 30,185 50,185 rehabilitation equipment 20,000 research, development, test & evaluation 33,604 201,604',
'psychological health and traumatic brain 100,000 injury orthopedic research 68,000 traumatic brain injury and psychological health research one of the',
'alarming features of modern warfare is the increasing occurrence of traumatic brain injury. department of defense estimates indicate that among',
'servicemembers returning from deployment during the period from october 1, 2001 through december 31, 2008, there were 42,600 diagnosed cases',
'of post traumatic stress disorder ptsd . also, during the period from october 2003 through december 2008, there were 58,257',
'servicemembers treated for traumatic brain injury tbi . military health system data also show an increase in the prevalence of',
'ptsd and psychological issues, resulting from traumatic events and injuries, among troops returning from iraq and afghanistan. americas armed forces',
'in iraq and afghanistan have sustained repeated attacks from weapons such as rocket propelled grenades, improvised explosive devices and land',
'mines. servicemembers suffering from brain injuries from these devices require specialized care from providers experienced in treating tbi in its',
'various severities. exposure to these incidents and to the stressors that inevitably accompany them has a dramatic effect on the',
'overall physical and psychological health of our deployed troops. these injuries degrade the quality of life for soldiers and their',
'families as well as military readiness. the growing number of soldiers with tbi and psychological health issues is a challenge',
'for the military health system, and the committee finds that the level of assessment and standard of care provided for',
'military servicemembers is in need of enhancement. accordingly, the committee recommendation includes $100,000,000 for traumatic brain injury and psychological health',
'peer reviewed and/or competitively awarded research, development, test and evaluation. of the funds provided, the committee recommends the following uses',
'identified below but does not limit the areas in which research should be continued and conducted. the funding provided will',
'continue the efforts of the departments counseling, suicide prevention, tele health and risk reduction for servicemembers and their families. the',
'committee has also learned through hearings and travel to various installations that there is a population of soldiers that do',
'not respond to traditional methods of care for certain traumatic brain injuries. the committee believes that these are areas where',
'alternative and holistic medicine therapies should be explored by the department. therefore, the funding will be used to leverage and',
'accelerate programs that identify alternative and holistic medicine to treat psychological health and tbi, such as immersive virtual reality therapies,',
'simulation coaching and software, and additional alternative therapies using secure social networks, pet therapies, art/music/recreation therapies, environmental engineering therapies including',
'lighting, sunlight, space design, and human factors. funding shall be used to continue to establish prevention strategies focused on programs',
'that have proven results in the field of psychological health and to establish early clinical and treatment procedures. the funding',
'provided for tbi and psychological health is to validate emergent approaches and technologies and to accelerate on going programs for',
'early diagnosis, assessment and treatment of tbi and psychological health, including spinal cord injury and complementary and alternative medicine. orthopedic',
'research serious limb trauma, vascular injuries, major limb tissue damage, and blood flow disruption contribute heavily to united states military',
'casualties in iraq and afghanistan. department of defense estimates indicate that nearly two thirds of injuries sustained in combat in',
'iraq and afghanistan are musculoskeletal. indeed, extremity injuries are the most prevalent injury, and amputations following battlefield injury now occur',
'at twice the rate as in past wars. understanding how to treat and facilitate rapid recovery from orthopedic injuries should',
'be one of the top priorities for the military health system. accordingly, the committee provides $68,000,000 for orthopedic and other',
'trauma research, treatment, procedures and rehabilitation including regenerative medicine. this funding will continue and expand the existing orthopedic trauma research',
'program, amputee rehabilitation and reset research, and restoration of function. rehabilitation equipment the committee provides $20,000,000 to procure equipment for',
'rehabilitation facilities currently under construction. the equipment will enable continued state of the art care for soldiers with various types',
'of injuries to recover to their full potential and return to a more normal way of life. sharing of electronic',
'records the committee continues to recognize that support of the wounded warrior program initiatives is critical to improve and support',
'traumatic brain injury tbi diagnosis and treatment. the committee recognizes that support for these programs is essential and needs to',
'be consistent between federal agencies. the committee continues to support the efforts of the department of defense to work with',
'the department of veterans affairs to determine whether current efforts can be expanded into a joint, comprehensive tbi program. vision',
'center of excellence the committee understands that the department is currently determining the proper location for the center of excellence',
'as part of the consolidation of national capitol region facilities. the committee directs that within 60 days of enactment of',
'this act the department report on the status of this process and costs that would be associated with the establishment',
'of this center. drug interdiction and counter drug activities, defense the committee recommends an additional appropriation of $137,198,000 for drug',
'interdiction and counter drug activities, as shown below: in thousands of dollars committee budget request recommended drug interdiction and counter',
'drug activities, defense afghanistan 57,308 57,308 pakistan 25,800 25,800 other nations 58,090 54,090 tajikistan 18,940 18,940 turkmenistan 2,850 2,850 kyrgyzstan',
'21,520 21,520 kazakhstan 10,580 10,580 uzbekistan 4,000 0 other regional support 200 200 total drug interdiction and 141,198 137,198 counter',
'drug activities, defense. uzbekistan the fiscal year 2009 supplemental request contains $4,000,000 for a border crossing facility between uzbekistan and',
'afghanistan. the committee believes that this request is premature as the department has just begun preliminary investigations with the government',
'of uzbekistan on site location; therefore, no funding has been provided for the facility construction. joint improvised explosive device defeat',
'fund the committee recommends an additional appropriation of $1,316,746,000 for the joint improvised explosive device defeat fund, as shown below:',
'in thousands of dollars committee budget request recommended joint improvised explosive device defeat fund attack the network 499,830 499,830 defeat',
'the device 607,389 457,389 poor budget execution 150,000 train the force 333,527 333,527 staff and infrastructure 26,000 26,000 total joint',
'improvised explosive 1,466,746 1,316,746 device defeat fund defeat the device the congress has long supported a robust program for the',
'joint improvised explosive device defeat organization jieddo . for fiscal year 2009, in the supplemental appropriations act, 2008, p.l. 110',
'252 the congress made $2,000,000,000 available for jieddo including $950,000,000 for activity related to defeat the device. the committee recommends',
'an additional $1,316,746,000 for jieddo in this bill, of which $457,389,000 is available to continue defeat the device efforts. however,',
'the committee understands that none of the $950,000,000 included in the supplemental appropriations act, 2008, has yet been obligated. accordingly,',
'the recommendation in this bill is a reduction of $150,000,000 from the request. mine resistant ambush protected vehicle fund the',
'committee recommends an additional appropriation of $4,843,000,000 for the mine resistant ambush protected vehicle fund. mine resistant ambush protected all',
'terrain vehicles the committee recommendation provides $4,843,000,000 for mine resistant ambush protected all terrain vehicles m atvs , an increase',
'of $2,150,000,000 and 800 vehicles above the request. the department requested $2,693,000,000 for 1,000 vehicles, but indicated that the requirement',
'was much greater. m atvs are urgently needed to protect servicemembers against improvised explosive devices and other threats in afghanistan.',
'these new, lightweight mraps operate better than current vehicles in the close urban environments and challenging terrain of afghanistan. office',
'of the inspector general the committee recommends an additional appropriation of $9,551,000 for the office of the inspector general. general',
'provisions, this title title i contains several general provisions, many of which extend or modify war related authorities included in',
'previous acts. a brief description of the recommended provisions follows: section 10001 provides that funds made available in this title',
'are in addition to amounts appropriated or made available for the department of defense for fiscal year 2009. including transfer',
'of funds section 10002 provides special transfer authority for funds made available in this title for the department of defense.',
'section 10003 provides for the obligation and expenditure of funds related to activities pursuant to section 504 a 1 of',
'the national security act of 1947. including transfer of funds section 10004 provides for transfers from the defense cooperation account.',
'section 10005 provides that for construction projects in iraq and afghanistan funded with operation and maintenance funds, supervisory and administrative',
'costs may be obligated when the contract is awarded. including rescissions section 10006 provides for a two year period of',
'availability for the iraq security forces fund and the afghanistan security forces fund. section 10007 provides authority to use operation',
'and maintenance appropriations to purchase items having an investment item unit cost of not more than $250,000, or upon determination',
'by the secretary of defense that the operational requirements of a commander of a combatant command engaged in contingency operations',
'overseas can be met, funds may be used to purchase items having an investment item unit cost of not more',
'than $500,000. section 10008 authorizes the secretary of defense to accept contributions of funds from any person, foreign government, or',
'international organization to carry out the commanders emergency response program in iraq or afghanistan. section 10009 provides funds for the',
'military spouse career transition assistance internship program. including transfer of funds section 10010 provides the authority for an air safety',
'system for the kyrgyz republic. section 10011 provides for the procurement of passenger motor vehicles for use by military and',
'civilian employees of the department of defense in iraq and afghanistan. rescissions section 10012 rescinds $2,859,392,000 in unobligated balances from',
'multiple operation and maintenance accounts and $150,608,000 in unobligated balances from various research, development, test and evaluation accounts: 2009 appropriations:',
'operation and maintenance, army: fuel $352,359,000 operation and maintenance, navy: fuel 881,481,000 operation and maintenance, marine corps: fuel 54,466,000 operation',
'and maintenance, air force: fuel 925,203,000 operation and maintenance, defense wide: fuel 81,135,000 classified 5,000,000 operation and maintenance, army reserve:',
'fuel 23,338,000 operation and maintenance, navy reserve: fuel 62,910,000 operation and maintenance, marine corps reserve: fuel 1,250,000 operation and maintenance,',
'air force reserve: fuel 163,786,000 operation and maintenance, army national guard: fuel 57,819,000 operation and maintenance, air national guard: fuel',
'250,645,000 research, development, test and evaluation, navy: fuel 30,510,000 research, development, test and evaluation, air force: fuel 15,098,000 c sar',
'x rdt&e 100,000,000 2008 appropriations: research, development, test and evaluation, navy: classified $5,000,000 including transfer of funds section 10013 provides',
'for the transfer of $150,600,000 from various army procurement accounts to army, army reserve, and army national guard personnel accounts,',
'as follows: to military personnel, army, 2009 $100,600,000 reserve personnel, army, 2009 41,000,000 national guard, personnel, army, 2009 9,000,000 from',
'aircraft procurement, army, 2009/2011 common ground equipment 11,000,000 airborne avionics 11,600,000 from procurement of ammunition, army, 2009/2011 cartridge, tank, 120mm,',
'all types 46,800,000 signals, all types 50,100,000 mine, clearing charge, all types 2,000,000 ammo components renovation 8,200,000 from other procurement,',
'army, 2008/2010 combat identification 4,100,000 satellite terminal, emut 4,500,000 smoke and obscurant family 8,000,000 heaters and environmental control units 4,300,000',
'rescission section 10014 rescinds $181,500,000 in unobligated balances from operation and maintenance, defense wide for intelligence activities: 2009 appropriations: operation',
'and maintenance, defense wide: intelligence activities $181,500,000 including transfer of funds section 10015 provides for retroactive stop loss payments. section',
'10016 provides authority to retire certain aircraft. section 10017 prohibits obligation or expenditure of funds contrary to the provisions of',
'section 814 of the national defense authorization act, fiscal year 2007 public law 109 364 . section 10018 prohibits the',
'use of funds available in this act for the department of defense to finance projects denied by the congress in',
'the fiscal year 2008 or fiscal year 2009 department of defense appropriations acts. section 10019 prohibits the obligation or expenditure',
'of funds in this or any other act to establish a permanent base in iraq or to exercise control over',
'iraqi oil resources. section 10020 prohibits the obligation of expenditure of funds in this or any other act to establish',
'a permanent base in afghanistan. section 10021 requires a report on troop drawdown status. title ii military construction, foreign operations,',
'and other matters chapter 1 agriculture department of agriculture foreign agricultural service public law 480 title ii grants the bill',
'provides a total of $500,000,000 for public law 480 title ii grants for fiscal year 2009 for urgent humanitarian food',
'assistance. the program provides direct donations of u.s. agricultural commodities for emergency relief and development. the bill recognizes that the',
'global financial crisis and world wide recession are worsening food emergencies in many countries, consequently reducing the worlds ability to',
'respond. therefore, the bill provides an increase above the 2008 appropriated level to enhance available resources in order to meet',
'the needs of unanticipated food aid emergencies. general provisions, this chapter the bill includes language to facilitate recovery activities under',
'the emergency conservation program. the bill includes language to provide additional loan authority under the agricultural credit insurance fund program.',
'chapter 2 commerce and justice department of commerce national oceanic and atmospheric administration consistent with the direction contained in title',
'i, the committee directs the department of commerce through the national environmental satellite data and information service nesdis to evaluate',
're structure options of the national polar orbiting operational environmental satellite system npoess and how each option would affect operational',
'weather data and how it is employed by the civil community for severe weather, flood, and fire emergencies, and for',
'research and monitoring climate change. nesdis is directed to employ nasa cost analysis capabilities, in consultation with the office of',
'the secretary of defense osd , cost analysis improvement group caig , to perform an independent cost analysis of all',
'of the recommended programmatic and acquisition alternatives, and should reflect the 80/20 budgeting profile recommended by several independent assessments, as',
'applicable. the results of this direction shall be reported to the committees on appropriations of the house of representatives and',
'the senate within 90 days of enactment of this act. department of justice legal activities salaries and expenses, general legal',
'activities the committee recommendation includes $1,648,000, as requested, for the criminal division to supplement existing iraq training and assistance provided',
'to investigators, prosecutors, judges and other parts of the iraqi criminal justice system. salaries and expenses, united states attorneys the',
'committee recommendation includes $5,000,000, as requested, for the united states attorneys for extraordinary litigation expenses associated with terrorism prosecutions of',
'national importance. national security division salaries and expenses the committee recommendation includes $1,389,000, as requested, for the national security division',
'nsd . these funds will allow nsd to continue to provide prosecutorial support for the trials of suspected terrorists. bureau',
'of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives salaries and expenses the committee recommendation includes $4,000,000, as requested, for the bureau of',
'alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives atf . these funds will allow atf to deploy explosive enforcement officers to iraq on',
'a rotational basis in order to provide training to u.s. government employees and contractors on post blast investigation and render',
'safe procedures for improved explosives devices. federal prison system salaries and expenses the committee recommendation includes $5,038,000 for the federal',
'prison system, as requested, to continue counter terrorism activities that have been funded in previous war supplemental appropriations acts. these',
'activities include monitoring and translating the communications of incarcerated terrorists and disseminating information to law enforcement agencies, as appropriate. general',
'provision, this chapter including rescission the committee recommendation includes the following general provision for this chapter: section 20201 rescinds $3,000,000',
'appropriated to the departments office of inspector general in chapter 2 of title i, public law 110 252, and reappropriates',
'these funds to extend their availability. chapter 3 energy department of energy energy programs strategic petroleum reserve transfer of funds',
'the committee recommends an additional $21,585,723 for strategic petroleum reserve, to be derived by transfer from the spr petroleum account,',
'the same as the request. this will allow the department of energy doe to transfer unobligated balances from the spr',
'petroleum account to the strategic petroleum reserve account to address a backlog of key operations and maintenance activities that were',
'deferred to fund immediate cleanup in the aftermath of hurricanes gustav and ike. continued deferral of these maintenance activities will',
'hinder does ability to respond to an oil supply disruption. atomic energy defense activities national nuclear security administration defense nuclear',
'nonproliferation the committee recommends an additional $55,000,000 for defense nuclear nonproliferation. this amount is provided for the international nuclear materials',
'protection and cooperation program to fund new nuclear security opportunities to counter emerging threats in russia and other countries of',
'concern. the committees recommendation is $34,500,000 less than the request of $89,500,000 for defense nuclear nonproliferation. the committee does not',
'include the request of $34,500,000 for the disablement and dismantlement of north koreas plutonium program. the recent breakdown of cooperation',
'in spent fuel disposition in the democratic peoples republic of korea, including the expulsion of u.s. workers on this program,',
'has made the request unnecessary at this time. should the u.s. regain cooperation with north korea, and work resume, the',
'department may submit a reprogramming request for these activities. chapter 4 general government executive office of the president and funds',
'appropriated to the president national security council salaries and expenses the committee recommends $2,936,000 for salaries and expenses of the',
'national security council nsc , as requested by the president. the committee understands that these funds will be used for',
'additional staff and support costs to improve the capability of the nsc to support the president in addressing critical national',
'security concerns. chapter 5 homeland security department of homeland security federal emergency management agency firefighter assistance grants the committee recommendation',
'includes a provision allowing the administrator of united states fire administration to waive certain requirements of section 34 of the',
'federal fire control and prevention and control act of 1974 safer for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 and clarifies that',
'grants may be for hiring, rehiring, or retaining firefighters. general provisions, this chapter the committee recommendation includes a jones act',
'waiver for the drydock alabama. the committee recommendation includes a jones act waiver for the vessel maryland independence. chapter 6',
'interior and environment department of the interior department wide programs wildland fire management including transfer of funds the committee recommends',
'$50,000,000, as requested, for wildfire suppression and emergency rehabilitation activities of the department of the interior, available only if other',
'available funds will be exhausted imminently and the house and senate committees on appropriations are notified in writing. if it',
'enhances the efficiency or effectiveness of federal wildland fire suppression activities, the secretary of the interior may transfer any of',
'these funds to the secretary of agriculture for similar activities. the committee notes that it is difficult to predict wildfire',
'suppression needs this early in the season. if the 2009 fire season is like the past three seasons, models and',
'experience indicate that existing available funds will not be sufficient to cover costs. department of agriculture forest service wildland fire',
'management including transfer of funds the committee recommends $200,000,000, as requested, for wildfire suppression and emergency rehabilitation activities of the',
'forest service, available only if other available funds will be exhausted imminently and the house and senate committees on appropriations',
'are notified in writing. if it enhances the efficiency or effectiveness of federal wildland fire suppression activities, the secretary of',
'agriculture may transfer not more than $50,000,000 of these funds to the secretary of the interior for similar activities. the',
'committee notes that it is difficult to predict wildfire suppression needs this early in the season. if the 2009 fire',
'season is like the past three seasons, models and experience indicate that existing available funds will not be sufficient to',
'cover costs. chapter 7 health and human services department of health and human services office of the secretary public health',
'and social services emergency fund including transfer of funds the committee recommends $1,850,000,000, to remain available until expended, to ensure',
'that the department of health and human services hhs and other federal agencies have the necessary resources to respond to',
'the emerging outbreaks of swine influenza a h1n1 in the united states, protect the public health, and accelerate efforts to',
'prepare for a potential global influenza pandemic. the president requested $1,500,000,000 for these activities through the executive office of the',
'president. the department of homeland security dhs has declared a public health emergency as a result of the confirmed cases',
'of human to human transmission of influenza a h1n1 infections in the u.s. moreover, on april 29, 2009, the world',
'health organization raised the level of alert for a global pandemic to phase 5, which is a strong signal that',
'a pandemic is imminent. a potential influenza pandemic poses a major threat to the nations public health, security, and economy',
'at a time when the nation is beginning to see some signs of economic recovery. the congressional budget office has',
'estimated that an influenza pandemic could cause a decline in the u.s. gross domestic product of between one and 4.25',
'percent depending on the severity of the pandemic. the funds provided in this bill to boost the nations defenses will',
'help ameliorate morbidity and mortality associated with the worst case scenarios of an influenza pandemic, thereby reducing the potential economic',
'burden. while the u.s. has made significant progress in preparing for a potential influenza pandemic since 2005, the country is',
'nevertheless not fully prepared. once a pandemic begins, time is a critical factor in the production and delivery of vaccines',
'and other medical countermeasures required to mitigate the pandemic. lessons learned from past influenza pandemics indicate that influenza can strike',
'a community, affect many individuals, and then appear to go away, only to come back to strike the community months',
'later. within the total provided, the committee recommends $1,300,000,000 in flexible resources to be used to address this emerging situation',
'and the potential spread of this outbreak. these resources may be used to replenish and supplement federal stockpiles of antivirals,',
'medical supplies, and personal protective equipment, such as masks, respirators, gloves, and gowns, to treat and protect the public, including',
'frontline public health and emergency responders; develop and purchase an h1n1 vaccine; support disease surveillance, diagnostic tests, and public health',
'response capabilities; develop more effective and robust community mitigation strategies; and assist international efforts to stem this outbreak. the committee',
'includes bill language that permits the transfer of funds within hhs and to other federal agencies to meet the purposes',
'of this act. prior to transferring funds to other federal agencies, the hhs secretary must notify the committees on appropriations',
'of the house of representatives and the senate of any such transfer and the planned uses of the funds. within',
'the total provided, the committee recommends that no less than $200,000,000 shall be transferred to the centers for disease control',
'and prevention cdc . cdc is the lead federal agency at hhs involved with detecting, preparing for, and responding to',
'infectious disease outbreaks. this funding will be used for an array of pandemic influenza preparedness and response activities, including u.s.',
'and global disease detection and surveillance, laboratory capacity and research, diagnostic capabilities, risk communication, rapid response, enhanced staffing of quarantine',
'stations at domestic and international ports of entry, rapid and safe distribution of medical treatments and vaccines from the strategic',
'national stockpile, guidance development, and assistance to state and local public health departments. also within the total provided, the committee',
'recommends no less than $350,000,000 for upgrading state and local preparedness and response capacity. the january 2009 assessment of states',
'operating plans to combat pandemic influenza: report to the homeland security council, submitted by former hhs secretary michael o. leavitt',
'and former dhs secretary michael chertoff, identified significant pandemic planning gaps at state and local levels. these gaps include: ensuring',
'continuity of public health functions, particularly in the event of staff shortages due to illness and disruptions in support services',
'that an influenza pandemic may produce; developing effective and efficient community mitigation strategies; accommodating surge in healthcare demand and fatalities;',
'and, integrating emergency medical services systems into pandemic preparedness plans. furthermore, according to reports from state and local public health',
'officials, the public health infrastructure at state and local levels has been challenged by the economic downturn with an estimated',
'11,000 public health job losses over the past year due to state revenue shortfalls. these funds will be used to',
'support the state and local infrastructure that is critical to preparedness and response, such as workforce, laboratory capacity, disease surveillance',
'activities, public communications, and community mitigation guidance, and to address other remaining preparedness challenges. the committee commends cdcs response to',
'the outbreaks in mexico and the u.s., but is aware of reports that cdc did not recognize the initial h1n1',
'outbreaks quickly enough. moreover, concerns have been raised about whether suspected case samples from other countries are processed by cdc',
'expeditiously. the committee requests that the secretary of hhs, together with the director of the cdc, examine hhs response to',
'the early stages of the h1n1 outbreak in mexico and the laboratory confirmation process to ascertain whether improvements are needed',
'in its current disease detection policies and procedures. hhs should submit a report to the committees on appropriations of the',
'house of representatives and the senate no later than 90 days after the enactment of this act. the committee directs',
'the secretary of hhs to provide monthly reports to the committees on appropriations of the house of representatives and the',
'senate updating the status of actions taken and funds obligated in this and previous appropriations bills for pandemic influenza preparedness',
'activities. these reports should be provided no later than 15 days after the end of each month. further, the secretary',
'shall include appropriations provided in this act when preparing the semi annual report to congress on influenza pandemic preparedness spending.',
'general provision, this chapter the committee recommendation includes the following general provision for this chapter: section 20701 includes a technical',
'correction to the omnibus appropriations act, 2009 public law 111 8 to permit payment of increased bonus payments to states',
'for foster care children adoptions as authorized under the fostering connections to success and increasing adoptions act of 2008 public',
'law 110 351 . chapter 8 legislative branch capitol police general expenses the committee recommendation includes $71,606,000 for the u.',
's. capitol police to acquire a modernized digital radio system. this is the same amount included in the presidents submission',
'to congress and requested by the chief of police in his letter to the committee dated march 17, 2009. the',
'current uscp radio system is over 25 years old and is degrading rapidly. in addition, this system is not encrypted',
'and is therefore inadequate given the known security threats to the congress. the committee also notes that this new radio',
'system has been in development for several years. the current system design and the cost estimates have been refined with',
'the help of the government accountability office gao and the committees own investigative staff. the bill includes language which requires',
'the chief of police to submit obligation plans to the house and senate committees on appropriations prior to obligating any',
'of these funds. the final obligation plan should include a firm cost estimate as well as details regarding the procurement',
'strategy to be employed by the uscp in acquiring the new system. the chief has previously testified that the procurement',
'system will award funding through a fair and competitive process open to all potential bidders. the naval system commands navair',
'unit, which has substantial experience with large communication projects, will assist the uscp in management of this project. the committee',
'is appreciative of the assistance provided by the gao to the capitol police in the design of the new radio',
'system. to ensure the project is executed as successfully as possible, the committee requests that gao continue to monitor the',
'progress of this project on the committees behalf, and, as needed, provide technical assistance to uscp in carrying out its',
'responsibilities. gao support should include overseeing navairs efforts and identifying any significant issues or risks that could prevent the acquired',
'radio system from meeting the operational needs of the department within its estimated cost and schedule. chapter 9 military construction',
'department of defense update to grow the army stationing plan. the secretary of defense announced on april 6, 2009 that',
'the army would halt the planned increase in the number of active army brigade combat teams bcts at 45, versus',
'the 48 end state bcts envisioned in the grow the army stationing plan released in december 2007, while still increasing',
'end strength to the planned target of 547,000. this decision renders the december 2007 plan obsolete and likely will have',
'a major impact on the armys military construction program. the committee therefore directs the army to provide the committees on',
'appropriations of both houses of congress with a full update of the december 2007 plan, using the same format as',
'the original, no later than july 31, 2009. the committee additionally directs the army to report to the same committees',
'on any previously appropriated military construction or family housing projects that are no longer necessary or are reduced in scope',
'as a result of the decision announced by the secretary no later than may 22, 2009. report on compliance with',
'codes and specifications. the committee is concerned by reports of faulty and sometimes life threatening work performed on facilities used',
'by u.s. forces in iraq and afghanistan. the committee directs the army to report to the committees on appropriations of',
'both houses of congress on the application of u.s. building codes and specifications to military construction projects overseen by the',
'gulf region division of the army corps of engineers, and how such application compares to construction performed under logcap or',
'work performed on existing facilities used by u.s. forces. this report shall describe the specific basis of the codes, specifications,',
'and safety standards used, the procedures by which projects are inspected and certified, and the means of enforcing contractor compliance.',
'this report shall be submitted no later than september 30, 2009. counter ied roads in afghanistan. beginning with fiscal year',
'2007, congress has appropriated approximately $440,000,000 in military construction funds for road construction projects to reduce both the incidence and',
'lethality of improvised explosive device ied attacks in afghanistan. the justification material submitted with the request states that asphalt roads',
'are credited with a reduction of ied placement of up to 90 percent. in house report 110 60, the committee',
'directed u.s. central command centcom to provide a detailed assessment of the effectiveness of asphalt roads to counter ieds no',
'later than october 1, 2009. the committee reaffirms the importance of this report, which may be submitted in classified form,',
'and directs centcom to provide this report by the specified date. military construction, army including rescission the committee recommends $1,407,231,000',
'for military construction, army instead of $1,229,731,000 as requested by the administration. the committee also recommends a rescission of $142,500,000',
'from a prior year appropriation due to the cancellation of military construction projects in iraq. the funds are provided as',
'follows: request recommendation location project description $000 $000 co: fort carson child development center 11,200 11,200 co: fort carson child',
'development center 11,500 11,500 ky: fort knox cdc connector 1,100 1,100 nc: fort bragg warrior in transition complex 88,000 88,000',
'tx: fort bliss child development center 4,700 4,700 additional funds . tx: fort bliss child development center 3,900 3,900 additional',
'funds . tx: fort bliss child development center 4,700 4,700 additional funds . tx: fort bliss child development center 14,200',
'14,200 tx: fort hood warrior in transition complex 64,000 64,000 tx: fort sam houston warrior in transition complex 87,000 87,000',
'va: fort belvoir warrior in transition complex 76,000 76,000 wa: fort lewis warrior in transition complex 110,000 110,000 afghanistan: airborne',
'troop housing, phase 1 of 4 5,600 5,600 afghanistan: airborne troop housing, phase 2 4 16,800 afghanistan: altimur troop housing',
'3,500 3,500 afghanistan: bagram ab sof alpha ramp facilities 10,800 10,800 afghanistan: bagram ab power plant expansion 33,000 33,000 afghanistan:',
'bagram ab drainage system, phase 1 18,500 afghanistan: bagram ab troop housing, phase 2 of 4 20,000 20,000 afghanistan: bagram',
'ab troop housing, phase 3 4 40,000 afghanistan: garmsir medical facility 2,000 2,000 afghanistan: helmand brigade headquarters 7,800 7,800 afghanistan:',
'joyce troop housing, phase 1 of 4 5,200 5,200 afghanistan: joyce troop housing, phase 2 4 15,600 afghanistan: kandahar troop',
'housing, phase 1 of 3 8,700 8,700 afghanistan: kandahar troop housing, phase 2 3 17,400 afghanistan: kandahar south park drainage,',
'phase 1 16,500 16,500 afghanistan: kandahar utilities, phase 1 27,000 27,000 afghanistan: kandahar medical facility 1,950 1,950 afghanistan: kandahar rotary',
'wing ramps and taxiway, 49,000 49,000 phase 2. afghanistan: kandahar command & control headquarters 23,000 23,000 facility. afghanistan: maywand troop',
'housing, phase 1 of 4 10,800 10,800 afghanistan: maywand troop housing, phase 2 4 32,400 afghanistan: maywand rotary wing ramps',
'and taxiway, 26,000 26,000 phase 1. afghanistan: maywand fuel distribution system 8,000 8,000 afghanistan: shank fuel distribution system 8,000 8,000',
'afghanistan: shank troop housing, phase 1 of 4 7,800 7,800 afghanistan: shank troop housing, phase 2 4 23,400 afghanistan: shank',
'aviation hangar & maintenance 11,200 11,200 facilities. afghanistan: shank brigade headquarters 7,800 7,800 afghanistan: shank rotary wing ramps and taxiways,',
'24,000 24,000 phase 2. afghanistan: sharana aviation hangar & maintenance 11,200 11,200 facilities. afghanistan: sharana rotary wing ramps and taxiways,',
'39,000 39,000 phase 1. afghanistan: sharana rotary wing ramps and taxiways, 29,000 29,000 phase 2. afghanistan: tarin kowt rotary wing',
'ramps and taxiways, 26,000 26,000 phase 1. afghanistan: tarin kowt fuel distribution system 8,000 8,000 afghanistan: tombstone/bastion role 2 medical',
'facility 4,200 4,200 afghanistan: tombstone/bastion troop housing, phase 1 of 4 8,700 8,700 afghanistan: tombstone/bastion troop housing, phase 2 4',
'26,100 afghanistan: tombstone/bastion troop housing, phase 2 of 5 5,200 5,200 afghanistan: tombstone/bastion troop housing, phase 3 5 15,600 afghanistan:',
'tombstone/bastion rotary wing ramps and taxiways, 49,000 49,000 phase 2. afghanistan: tombstone/bastion aviation hangar & maintenance 11,200 11,200 facilities. afghanistan:',
'tombstone/bastion brigade headquarters 7,800 7,800 afghanistan: tombstone/bastion fuel distribution system 8,000 8,000 afghanistan: wolverine troop housing, phase 1 of 4',
'8,900 8,900 afghanistan: wolverine troop housing, phase 2 4 26,700 afghanistan: various locations cied road, kapisa supply route 68,000 63,000',
'germany: ansbach child development center storck 9,800 9,800 barracks . germany: ansbach child development center 13,300 13,300 katterbach . germany:',
'landstuhl child youth services center 5,500 5,500 italy: vicenza child youth services center 12,000 12,000 netherlands: schinnen child development center',
'emma 11,400 11,400 mine . worldwide: unspecified planning and design 81,081 68,081 total 1,229,731 1,407,231 troop housing, afghanistan. the administration',
'requested $84,400,000 to provide site preparation and foundations for containerized troop housing at various locations in afghanistan. in nearly all',
'cases, the funds requested do not provide the full amount of the projected housing requirement, but only fund the initial',
'phase. the committee is concerned that this approach will result in an inadequate and inequitable distribution of temporary housing facilities.',
'the committee has therefore included an additional $214,000,000 to provide the full cost of the projected need. military construction, navy',
'and marine corps the committee recommends $235,881,000 for military construction, navy and marine corps instead of $239,031,000 as requested by',
'the administration. the funds are provided as follows: request recommendation location project description $000 $000 ca: camp pendleton child development',
'center 15,420 15,420 ca: camp pendleton marine resource and recovery 24,990 24,990 center. ca: camp pendleton wounded warrior battalion hq',
'9,900 9,900 dc: washington navy yard child development center 9,340 9,340 hi: pearl harbor ns child development center 32,280 32,280',
'md: annapolis nsa child development center 9,720 9,720 expansion. md: patuxent river nas child development center 13,150 13,150 md: patuxent',
'river nas child development center 3,850 3,850 addition. nc: camp lejeune child development center 13,970 13,970 nc: camp lejeune marine',
'resource and recovery 24,960 24,960 center. nc: camp lejeune wounded warrior battalion hq 3,601 3,601 nc: new river mcas child',
'development center 2,670 2,670 addition. sc: parris island mcrd child development center 14,670 14,670 va: little creek nab child development',
'center 15,360 15,360 va: quantico mcb child development center 17,440 17,440 wa: whidbey island nas child development center 13,560 13,560',
'worldwide: unspecified planning and design 14,150 11,000 total 239,031 235,881 military construction, air force including rescission the committee recommends $279,120,000',
'for military construction, air force instead of $280,970,000 as requested by the administration. the committee also recommends a rescission of',
'$30,000,000 from a prior year appropriation due to the cancellation of a military construction project in iraq. the funds are',
'provided as follows: request recommendation location project description $000 $000 afghanistan: bagram ab cas apron 32,000 32,000 afghanistan: kandahar strategic',
'airlift apron 84,000 84,000 afghanistan: tarin kowt airlift apron 9,400 9,400 afghanistan: tarin kowt runway 18,500 18,500 afghanistan: tombstone/bastion cas',
'apron 43,000 43,000 afghanistan tombstone/bastion fuels operation & storage 2,250 2,250 afghanistan: tombstone/bastion expand munitions storage area 51,000 51,000 germany:',
'spangdahlem ab child development center 11,400 11,400 qatar: al udeid ab temporary west munitions storage 15,500 15,500 area. worldwide: unspecified',
'planning and design 13,920 12,070 total 280,970 279,120 military construction, defense wide the committee recommends a total of $1,086,968,000 for',
'military construction, defense wide. within this total, the committee provides $30,000,000 for a national security agency nsa data center at',
'camp williams, instead of $181,500,000 as requested by the administration. the committee is concerned that this unauthorized project, which was',
'proposed only after the office of management and budget recently rejected the original leased facility plan, has not been fully',
'scoped. the funds requested are only a small portion of the current estimated cost of the project, which is $1,781,000,000.',
'it is unwise to commit taxpayer funds to construction of a project of this magnitude without further review and consultation,',
'and therefore the committee recommends funding for the planning and design of this project only. the committee directs nsa to',
'seek funds for the construction of this facility through the regular military construction authorization and appropriation process. within the total,',
'the committee also recommends $1,056,968,000 for military hospital construction. the committee remains concerned about the large backlog of recapitalization of',
'medical treatment facilities across the department of defense. several hospitals are decades old and do not meet current standards for',
'medical care. along with the funds provided for child care facilities and warrior transition programs in this bill, these funds',
'will further the committees commitment to maintaining a high quality of life for the armed forces. the bill includes language',
'requiring the secretary of defense to submit an expenditure plan for these funds no later than 30 days after the',
'enactment of this act. north atlantic treaty organization security investment program the committee recommends $100,000,000 for the north atlantic treaty',
'organization security investment program as requested by the administration. department of defense base closure account 2005 the committee recommends $263,300,000',
'for department of defense base closure account 2005 as requested by the administration. the amount provided fully funds the administrations',
'request to expedite medical facility construction at bethesda and fort belvoir and provide enhancements at bethesda. general provisions, this chapter',
'the committee does not recommend a provision proposed by the administration to amend section 2805 of title 10, united states',
'code, to increase the spending limit on the use of operation and maintenance funds for unspecified minor construction. the committee',
'does not recommend a provision proposed by the administration to amend section 2808 of the military construction authorization act for',
'fiscal year 2004 to allow the department to exceed the fiscal year 2009 limitation on use of contingency construction authority.',
'chapter 10 state, foreign operations, and related programs introduction the committee recommendation provides for department of state and foreign operations',
'a total of $9,870,466,000, which is $3,022,322,000 above the request. department of state administration of foreign affairs diplomatic and consular',
'programs including transfer of funds the committee recommendation includes $1,016,215,000 for diplomatic and consular programs, to support operations and security',
'requirements for afghanistan, pakistan, and iraq; and to address increased requirements for global activities, which is $421,900,000 above the request.',
'within the amount provided, $403,983,000 is for worldwide security protection. funds made available under the heading are to be allocated',
'as follows and are subject to the terms and conditions of section 21002 a and b concerning allocations and notifications:',
'diplomatic and consular programs budget authority in thousands of dollars subtotal, supplemental committee activity fy2009 request recommendation afghanistan operations state',
'72,656 123,900 169,800 worldwide security protection 194,444 101,545 121,545 operations other agencies 0 137,600 157,600 subtotal, afghanistan 267,100 363,045 448,945',
'pakistan operations 18,134 36,462 36,462 worldwide security protection 31,625 9,078 9,078 subtotal, pakistan 49,759 45,540 45,540 iraq operations 866,632 120,000',
'220,000 worldwide security protection 767,050 30,000 266,000 subtotal, iraq 1,633,682 150,000 486,000 global operations 0 28,370 28,370 worldwide security protection',
'1,117,000 7,360 7,360 subtotal, d&cp 1,117,000 35,730 35,730 total, diplomatic and consular programs 3,067,541 594,315 1,016,215 subtotal, operations 957,422 446,332',
'612,632 subtotal, worldwide security protection 2,110,119 147,983 403,983 afghanistan. the recommendation includes $448,945,000 for the diplomatic and security operations in',
'afghanistan, which is $85,900,000 above the request. within the total, $121,545,000 is for worldwide security protection. within the $169,800,000 provided',
'for operations is funding to support the ongoing civilian staffing surge in afghanistan, including the requested 170 additional united states',
'direct hire personnel in kabul; 251 new temporary federal appointments for expanded provincial reconstruction teams prts and other regional/provincial engagement',
'teams; and 106 locally engaged staff to augment mission personnel in kabul and at the provincial and local levels. funds',
'also will be used to provide essential life support services, annualize staffing costs supported through the fiscal year 2008 supplemental,',
'and cover travel and training expenses for embassy and prt personnel. in addition, the recommendation for operations includes $33,000,000, which',
'is $10,900,000 above the request, for enhancing the missions public diplomacy efforts in seven key afghanistan provinces and kabul. the',
'funds provided will support at least 10 new american direct hire positions. specific projects include establishing up to 10 american',
'corners and 10 internet access training programs; training of afghan media staff; outreach/media tours; english language training programs; university journalism',
'programs; provincial level public diplomacy grants; and the development of linkages between universities in afghanistan and the united states. the',
'committee understands that research shows that radio is the dominant medium for news in the afghanistan pakistan border region and',
'that, with the exception of voice of americas voa radio deewa and a few other international broadcasters, much of the',
'radio broadcasting to this region is done by extremists. for this reason, the committee recommendation includes $10,900,000 above the request',
'for public diplomacy activities in afghanistan for the purpose of expanding radio broadcasting to this critical region. the committee also',
'includes language directing the transfer of the funds to the international broadcasting operations account of the broadcasting board of governors.',
'the committee intends the funds to be used to expand radio deewas daily broadcasts from six to nine hours and',
'to launch a six hour radio free europe/radio liberty rfe/rl azadi deewa program stream. funds may also be used to',
'establish capacity to send headlines and breaking news to listeners via mobile phones and to enhance security for rfe/rls kabul',
'bureau. the recommendation for afghanistan operations also includes sufficient funding for operation and maintenance of the aviation support program for',
'embassy and prt personnel that was initiated last year with funds made available in the supplemental appropriations act, 2008 public',
'law 110 252 . within the $121,545,000 provided for worldwide security protection in afghanistan, the recommendation includes the amounts requested',
'for the security requirements for opening a regional embassy office in herat, including physical security, a guard force, protective details,',
'and a quick reaction force team; additional staff to support the increased number of prt and embassy mission personnel; additional',
'security protective specialists to provide for direct oversight of private security contractors; physical security upgrades in kabul and at prt',
'sites; and the training and administrative support necessary to accommodate the increased number of personnel being sent to afghanistan. this',
'training is mandatory for all personnel in afghanistan and pakistan. the committee urges that priority be given to hiring the',
'new agents and security protective specialists needed to provide oversight of contract security personnel in afghanistan. the committee believes that',
'establishing clear operational procedures for, and providing rigorous oversight of, private security contractors is essential to ensuring safe and effective',
'security operations in afghanistan. finally, the recommendation includes $157,600,000, and authority for the secretary of state to transfer funds to',
'other united states government agencies, for a surge in civilian experts in the areas of agriculture, justice including drug enforcement',
', customs and border management, health, finance, and aviation. these funds will support an estimated 59 existing personnel, initially funded',
'in the fiscal year 2008 emergency supplemental, and up to 73 new positions in afghanistan in order to further the',
'missions civilian capacity and facilitate operations to stabilize communities at the provincial level and strengthen the government of afghanistan. the',
'committee expects that with respect to the interagency funds described above, the spending plan required in section 21003 of this',
'chapter will be developed in consultation with the heads of the relevant federal agencies. the committee further expects that priority',
'in the allocation of these funds will be given to those agencies and activities with existing personnel in afghanistan. the',
'recommendation includes $20,000,000 above the request in order to ensure that the department of state has sufficient resources into fiscal',
'year 2010 to support these personnel and activities. pakistan. the committee recommendation includes $45,540,000 for the diplomatic and security operations',
'in pakistan, which is the same as the request. within the total for pakistan, $9,078,000 is for worldwide security protection.',
'of the amount provided, $36,462,000 is for diplomatic operations in pakistan, including $5,562,000 to hire additional locally engaged staff; annualize',
'new staff supported through the fiscal year 2008 supplemental; and support increased travel and training expenses. also, $30,900,000 is provided',
'to enhance public diplomacy efforts in pakistan to counter violent extremism and expand the missions engagement with the pakistani people.',
'in addition to supporting four new public diplomacy positions, the funds will be used to expand english language programs, enhance',
'communications and journalism training, support book translation, increase television and radio programming targeted to youth, and augment support of moderate',
'local programs and organizations. the committee recommendation also includes an estimated $9,078,000 for worldwide security protection to protect civilian diplomatic',
'and development personnel from the growing security threats in pakistan. within the amount provided, $3,200,000 is for expanded requirements for',
'ongoing operations in islamabad, peshawar, karachi, and lahore; and $5,878,000 is for the support of two protective security teams in',
'peshawar, including salary, training, equipment, travel and insurance costs. iraq. the committee recommendation includes $486,000,000 for the diplomatic and security',
'operations of the united states mission in iraq, which is $336,000,000 above the request. within the total, an estimated $220,000,000',
'is for worldwide security protection. the recommendation includes sufficient funds to cover diplomatic operations in iraq at least through the',
'first quarter of 2010 in order to facilitate support for operations as the mission transitions both to an annualized funding',
'cycle and to a more regular diplomatic and development program. the funding provided is for the civilian mission basic operations,',
'logistics and other support activities, security requirements, and prt operations. the committee understands that a substantial portion of the funds',
'requested are for anticipated lease costs of facilities supporting the united states mission in iraq. the committee requests that the',
'secretary of state prepare and submit to the committees on appropriations a report on the facilities lease plan not later',
'than 90 days after enactment of this act. the report should include a description of the facilities to be leased,',
'a justification of the lease requirement or purpose, and the annual cost and duration of each lease. on january 23,',
'2009, the government of iraq announced that they would not issue a new operating license to one of the three',
'vendors providing security services in iraq. therefore, a portion of the funds available for worldwide security protection are for costs',
'associated with transitioning the current worldwide personal protective service wpps baghdad and al hillah task orders to new vendors. funds',
'also will be used to meet the increased security force costs and complete physical security upgrades due to the international',
'zone transition in baghdad. global operations. the committee recommendation includes $28,370,000 for ongoing operations of the department of state, which',
'is the same as the request. included is: $7,270,000 for the office of the coordinator for counterterrorism; and $8,500,000 for',
'support of expanded diplomatic activities, including of the new deputy secretary of state for resources and management, the special representative',
'to afghanistan and pakistan, the special envoy to the middle east, the special envoy for climate change, the special envoy',
'for north korea, the united states ambassador to the united nations, the envoy to the international somali peacekeeping and development',
'meeting and activities associated with the international contact group on piracy. funds will support 65 domestic positions, including information technology',
'and communications equipment. the department of state shall provide an annual report to the committees on appropriations accounting for the',
'staff positions and resources dedicated to supporting special envoys, special representatives, coordinators, and similar positions. any transfer of these positions',
'to other bureaus and offices, or any reorganization affecting these positions, shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of',
'the committees on appropriations. finally, $7,360,000 is included within funds available for worldwide security protection for the life safety program.',
'funds will support personnel, equipment, travel and software necessary for the protection of diplomatic security personnel and the conduct of',
'counterinsurgency actions in afghanistan and pakistan. office of inspector general including transfer of funds the committee recommendation includes $17,123,000 for',
'office of inspector general, which is $9,922,000 above the request. language is included transferring $7,201,000 to the special inspector general',
'for afghanistan reconstruction sigar to augment the sigars oversight capabilities, as requested. with these additional funds, the total available to',
'the sigar in fiscal year 2009 is $23,201,000. within the amount provided for sigar, $4,300,000 is for personnel compensation for',
'an additional 31 professional positions and nine locally employed staff; $2,200,000 is for travel and transportation, including housing costs and',
'capital security cost sharing icass charges for 25 staff at embassy kabul; and $700,000 is for other rent, communications, utilities',
'expenses, and contractual services. the recommendation also includes language extending to the sigar the temporary hiring authority of section 3161',
'of title 5 of the united states code. this authority has been utilized extensively by both the department of state',
'and the special inspector general for iraq reconstruction. the recommendation also includes $9,922,000 to continue and augment the oversight activities',
'of the office of inspector general in the middle east and south asia regions. in addition, section 21004 of this',
'chapter transfers $1,000,000 from funds made available under the economic support fund heading to the office of inspector general for',
'oversight of activities in the west bank, gaza and the surrounding region. the committee expects that priority in the allocation',
'of the additional funds be given to expanding oversight of activities in pakistan. the committee recommendation includes significant new operations',
'and assistance funding for afghanistan and pakistan, both of which are challenging areas to conduct diplomatic and development activities. for',
'this reason, and in addition to the funding in this chapter for the various inspectors general, language is included under',
'the heading requiring the inspector general of the united states department of state and the broadcasting board of governors, the',
'special inspector general for iraq reconstruction, the sigar, and the inspector general of the united states agency for international development',
'usaid to continue to coordinate and integrate the programming of funds made available in fiscal year 2009 for oversight of',
'programs in afghanistan, pakistan and iraq. the language also directs the secretary of state to submit to the committees on',
'appropriations, not later than 30 days after completion, the annual comprehensive audit plan for southwest asia developed by the southwest',
'asia joint planning group in accordance with section 842 of public law 110 181. embassy security, construction, and maintenance the',
'bill includes $989,628,000 for urgent embassy security, construction, and maintenance costs, which is $90,900,000 above the request. the committee understands',
'the importance of providing safe and secure facilities for civilian diplomatic and development personnel to live and work. this is',
'especially important in high threat environments, such as afghanistan and pakistan. the committee has an obligation to take all reasonable',
'steps to protect civilian employees who are posted to these high threat areas, including the replacement of unsafe, unsecure, and',
'outdated diplomatic facilities. for this reason, the committee recommendation includes the full amount requested for the projects in afghanistan and',
'pakistan. the committee urges the department of state to ensure that both office and housing plans accommodate the surge in',
'civilian personnel under the recently announced strategy for afghanistan and pakistan. the committee is concerned that current plans may not',
'take into account fully the facilities requirements of the presidents revised strategy for the region. the committee notes that failure',
'to adjust to changing staffing requirements in iraq, led to costly modifications to the new embassy compound nec in baghdad',
'and does not want to see this pattern repeated. the committee directs that the secretary of state ensure that the',
'spending plan required in section 21003 include detailed information about facilities plans in afghanistan and pakistan and how the plans',
'are integrated into the current and long term staffing strategy. the funds made available under the heading for afghanistan and',
'pakistan are to be allocated as follows and are subject to the terms and conditions of section 21002 a and',
'b concerning allocations and notifications: embassy security, construction and maintenance budget authority in thousands of dollars fy2009 country/city subtotal supplemental',
'committee fy2009 request recommendation afghanistan housing 41,300 0 0 office annex building 156,300 0 0 land acquisition and smdp 0',
'87,028 87,028 total, afghanistan 197,600 87,028 87,028 pakistan, islamabad land acquisition and smdp 47,000 0 0 permanent housing 0 161,500',
'161,500 new office building, nob/chancery 0 405,000 405,000 new office annex, nox 0 111,000 111,000 marine security guard quarters, msgq',
'0 5,000 5,000 general service office, gso building 0 18,000 18,000 tdy quarters 0 36,000 36,000 subtotal, islamabad 47,000 736,500',
'736,500 pakistan, peshawar land acquisition, nob 49,000 0 0 housing and unclassified operations 0 40,100 40,100 office space 0 0',
'90,900 subtotal, peshawar 49,000 40,100 131,000 pakistan, lahore land acquisition 0 29,600 29,600 subtotal, lahore 0 29,600 29,600 global mobile',
'mail screening units 0 5,500 5,500 total, escm 293,600 898,728 989,628 afghanistan. the committee recommendation includes $87,028,000 for the acquisition',
'of a 30 to 40 acre site adjacent to the kabul embassy compound, which is the same as the request.',
'currently, there are 394 occupants in both permanent and temporary housing in kabul. the request for property acquisition is part',
'of a multi year construction program to provide safe and secure work environments and housing for a projected 616 diplomatic',
'and development personnel in kabul. the committee believes that the challenging security situation in afghanistan warrants the provision of these',
'funds at this time. pakistan. the committee recommendation includes $897,100,000 for the renovation and construction of facilities in pakistan, which',
'is $90,900,000 above the request. due to the deteriorating security environment in pakistan, the committee concurs in the request for',
'a major upgrade of facilities in islamabad, peshawar, and lahore. for islamabad, the recommendation includes $736,500,000 for the renovation/replacement of',
'the existing chancery new office building to accommodate approximately 645 personnel; $111,000,000 for the construction of a new annex to',
'accommodate an estimated 330 personnel; $108,000,000 for an estimated 156 units of permanent nec housing; and $112,500,000 for construction of',
'temporary duty quarters, united states marine corps security barracks, and general office facilities. for peshawar, the recommendation includes $131,000,000 for',
'the renovation and construction of a nec, including onsite housing, which is $90,900,000 above the request. in addition, the committee',
'understands that the department of state plans to use $49,000,000 of the funds made available under this heading in the',
'department of state, foreign operations and related programs appropriations act, 2009 division h of public law 111 8 for the',
'land acquisition for the peshawar nec. currently, housing and office facilities in peshawar are separate and diplomatic and development personnel',
'have to commute to work each day in an increasingly unsafe environment. the committee recommendation is sufficient to fully fund',
'both phases i and ii of the project, which will combine housing and office space at the same secure site.',
'having all funding upfront should expedite completion of all work on this project, thereby shortening the time it will take',
'for providing safe and secure facilities for diplomatic and development staff. for lahore, the recommendation includes $29,600,000 for the acquisition,',
'mitigation, and development of sites for the future construction of new consulate facilities. global activities. the committee recommendation includes $5,500,000',
'for the deployment of additional mail screening units to protect united states government employees at various high risk diplomatic posts.',
'these are stand alone, removable specially equipped facilities, located near compound perimeters and close to the entrance of local mail.',
'to date, 114 mobile screening units have been deployed worldwide. the department of state estimates the additional funds will enable',
'the deployment of another 73 units at high threat posts. international organizations contributions for international peacekeeping activities the committee recommendation',
'includes $836,900,000 for contributions for international peacekeeping activities cipa , which is the same as the request. the committee directs',
'that none of the funding provided is intended to be used for so called pre helms/biden related arrears. the committee',
'directs that to the maximum extent possible the department of state should use the additional resources provided to pay down',
'most urgent arrearages and mission shortfalls. the committee urges the department of state to give priority funding consideration for the',
'united nations peacekeeping mission in central african republic and chad minurcat and the united nations mission in the democratic republic',
'of the congo monuc during allocation of resources. the committee has not included transfer language requested by the administration for',
'support of a logistics package for the african union mission in somalia amisom . the committee does not support the',
'transfer of funds from treaty based united nations peacekeeping missions funded within the cipa account to the voluntary peacekeeping activities',
'funded in the peacekeeping operations pko account. the committee has included additional resources in pko for amisom. united states agency',
'for international development funds appropriated to the president operating expenses the committee recommendation includes $152,600,000 for operating expenses, which is',
'the same as the request. of the total, $140,000,000 is for afghanistan operations; $7,600,000 is for pakistan operations; and $5,000,000',
'is for west bank and gaza operations. this funding is intended to support the civilian surge capacity that is needed',
'to implement additional programs, and security requirements for these efforts. capital investment fund the committee recommendation includes $48,500,000 for capital',
'investment fund, which is the same as the request. of the total, not more than $19,870,000 is for icass charges;',
'and $10,200,000 is for the establishment of the enterprise disaster recovery project. in addition, $18,430,000 is provided to support office',
'needs related to the staffing increases supported through the development leadership initiative. the committee has prioritized increased staffing for usaid.',
'this funding is intended to begin efforts to provide adequate office space in ethiopia, nigeria, thailand, jordan, peru, and el',
'salvador for new employees. usaid is directed to provide a spending plan to the committees on appropriations prior to obligation',
'of these funds. office of inspector general the committee recommendation includes $3,500,000 for office of inspector general, which is $3,500,000',
'above the request. these funds are intended to support increased program oversight in afghanistan and pakistan. in addition, language included',
'under the economic support fund heading transfers $2,000,000 to the office of inspector general for oversight of usaid activities in',
'the west bank and gaza. the committee recommendation includes significant new operations and assistance funding for afghanistan and pakistan, both',
'of which are challenging areas to conduct diplomatic and development activities. for this reason, the committee directs the usaid inspector',
'general to work with the inspector general of the united states department of state and the broadcasting board of governors,',
'the special inspector general for iraq reconstruction, and the sigar to coordinate and integrate the programming of funds made available',
'in fiscal year 2009 for oversight of programs in afghanistan, pakistan and iraq. bilateral economic assistance funds appropriated to the',
'president global health and child survival the committee recommendation includes $300,000,000 for global health and child survival, which is $300,000,000',
'above the request. of the total, $200,000,000 is provided to support global efforts to track, contain, and slow the spread',
'of the h1n1 virus in developing countries. it is critical that the united states government response not only address immediate',
'issues domestically, but it should also include efforts to slow the outbreaks where they are occurring. these funds should be',
'used to monitor and trace the virus in developing countries, support provision of medications to treat viral infections as well',
'as secondary bacterial infections, inform the general public about the risk associated with the virus, implement vaccination programs, and expand',
'hospital infection control programs in countries most impacted by the virus. the committee expects to be consulted before the spending',
'plan required by section 21003 of this chapter is finalized. the committee recommendation also includes language providing authority to the',
'president to use funding under the global health and child survival, development assistance, economic support fund, and millennium challenge corporation',
'headings to combat a h1n1 influenza pandemic, if he determines that the human to human transmission of the h1n1 influenza',
'virus is efficient and sustained, and is spreading internationally. this is the highest threat level of the world health organizations',
'global influenza preparedness plan. the office of management and budget should request reimbursement of any funds used from these accounts',
'in the event that the president exercises this authority. additionally, $100,000,000 is provided for an additional united states contribution to',
'the global fund to fight aids, tuberculosis and malaria, which is $100,000,000 above the request. this additional funding shall be',
'used to fill any 2009 shortfall. international disaster assistance the committee recommendation includes $200,000,000 for international disaster assistance, which is',
'the same as the request. these additional funds are needed to respond to increased insecurity, armed conflict and weather complications',
'in africa, including somalia, ethiopia, the democratic republic of the congo, and zimbabwe. funds also will help address growing needs',
'in the middle east, and central and south asia, particularly pakistan, tajikistan, and kyrgyzstan. the committee remains concerned about restrictions',
'on humanitarian space in somalia and limited humanitarian access to those most in need. the administration should work with regional',
'partners to ensure safe access for humanitarian operations. the committee notes its concern over the loss of life and the',
'limited humanitarian assistance provided for civilians affected by the conflict in sri lanka. the committee urges the secretary of state',
'to continue to press the government of sri lanka to comply with international humanitarian law and allow full humanitarian access',
'by humanitarian assistance and independent monitors including journalists in both the no fire zones and internally displaced persons camps. the',
'committee urges usaid and the department of state to ensure the provision of humanitarian assistance to those displaced in sri',
'lanka. in addition, the committee encourages the secretary of state to support, through other relevant assistance accounts, programs that increase',
'and integrate the participation of tamils in sri lankan society and foster reconciliation between ethnic tamil and sinhalese communities. economic',
'support fund including transfer of funds the committee recommendation includes $2,907,500,000 for economic support fund, which is $33,000,000 above the',
'request. funds made available under the heading are to be allocated as follows and are subject to the terms and',
'conditions of section 21002 a and b concerning allocations and notifications: economic support fund budget authority in thousands of dollars',
'subtotal, supplemental committee country fy2009 request recommendation africa kenya\1\ 25,000 18,000 somalia 20,250 10,000 sudan 253,550 15,000 zimbabwe 41,000 45,000',
'28,000 east asia and pacific burma 20,300 13,000 13,000 north korea 15,000 95,000 0 near east iraq 102,500 449,000 449,000',
'egypt 200,000 50,000 jordan 363,547 100,000 west bank and gaza 225,000 556,000 556,000 south and central asia afghanistan 1,187,000 839,000',
'839,000 pakistan 575,000 429,500 529,500 other countries impacted by the global financial crisis 448,000 300,000 total 3,028,147 2,874,500 2,907,500 \1\funding',
'of $38,000,000 for kenya was requested under the development assistance heading. africa kenya. the committee recommendation includes $18,000,000 for kenya,',
'which is $20,000,000 below the request. this funding should support efforts to strengthen local governance capacity and civil society, expand',
'constitutional reform efforts, provide economic opportunities for youth, and continue peace and reconciliation programs following the post election violence. somalia.',
'the committee recommendation includes $10,000,000 for somalia, which is $10,000,000 above the request. in order to address the piracy in',
'the seas off the coast of somalia, the committee believes that more needs to be done to restore peace and',
'security to somalia. the committee intends that these funds will be used to provide economic opportunity and livelihoods to youth,',
'and to support capacity building of government institutions and civil society organizations in order to promote good governance. sudan. the',
'committee recommendation includes $15,000,000 for southern sudan, which is $15,000,000 above the request. this funding should support efforts to expand',
'livelihood programs in southern sudan and to support implementation of the comprehensive peace agreement. zimbabwe. the committee recommendation includes $28,000,000',
'for zimbabwe, which is $17,000,000 below the request. this funding should support efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, processes, and systems;',
'provide economic opportunity for youth; and strengthen civil society. east asia and pacific burma. the committee recommendation includes $13,000,000 for',
'assistance for burma, which is the same as the request. within the amount provided, $10,000,000 is for continuing humanitarian assistance',
'inside burma that was begun in response to cyclone nargis that devastated parts of burma in may 2008. the committee',
'expects that the assistance will be delivered through nongovernmental organization partners already operating or recently working in burma. the committee',
'directs the department of state and usaid to ensure that no assistance flows to or through the burmese government, its',
'bureaucracy, or regime affiliated organizations, such as government organized nongovernmental organizations. the committee expects this assistance to be delivered to',
'those affected by the cyclone without either discriminating based on ethnicity or religion, or supporting reconstruction projects that use forced',
'labor. the committee recommendation also includes $3,000,000 to stabilize funding for humanitarian activities for burmese refugees, migrants in thailand, and',
'internally displaced persons. these funds are in addition to $15,000,000 made available for humanitarian activities along the border in the',
'department of state, foreign operations and related programs appropriations act, 2009 public law 111 8 . north korea. given the',
'april 5, 2009 missile launch by north korea in contravention of united nations security council resolution 1718, the foreign ministers',
'april 14, 2009 announcement that the government is pulling out of the six party negotiations and restoring the operation of',
'the nuclear facilities which had been disabled, and the continued detainment of two united states journalists, the committee recommendation does',
'not include the $95,000,000 requested for energy assistance for north korea. the committee, however, still strongly supports the denuclearization of',
'the korean peninsula and the six party talk framework. the committee will consider providing such assistance in the future if',
'north korea returns to the negotiating table and is abiding by agreements reached under the six party talks. near east',
'iraq. the committee recommendation includes $449,000,000 for iraq, which is the same as the request. the committee intends that not',
'less than $7,000,000 of the funds made available for democracy activities in iraq be for the ongoing activities and programs',
'in iraq of the united states institute of peace. the committee is concerned about the treatment of women in iraq,',
'and urges the department of state and usaid to continue efforts to encourage the incorporation of women in stabilizing iraq',
'and creating its government institutions. the committee is also concerned about the plight of women and religious minorities, particularly iraqi',
'christians, amongst displaced and refugee populations and urges that programs of support for displaced and refugee populations take into account',
'the needs of religious minorities. the committee continues all previous terms and conditions for assistance to iraq, including the requirement',
'for matching contributions. egypt. the committee recommendation includes $50,000,000 for egypt, which is $50,000,000 above the request. priority should be',
'given to support for economic development programs in the sinai. jordan. the committee recommendation includes $100,000,000 for jordan, which is',
'$100,000,000 above the request. the committee is concerned about the impact of the global financial crisis on jordans economy and',
'notes jordans continued support for iraqi refugees. west bank and gaza. the committee recommendation includes not more than $556,000,000 for',
'economic and humanitarian assistance for the west bank and gaza, which is the same as the request. of the sums',
'provided, not more than $200,000,000 is available for cash transfer assistance to the palestinian authority in the west bank. the',
'committee continues the prohibition on salaries for personnel of the palestinian authority located in gaza. the committee provides $188,000,000 for',
'economic assistance to the west bank for programs that rebuild critical infrastructure, restore essential services, support economic growth and private',
'enterprise development and strengthen local governance capacity. not more than $156,000,000 is provided for humanitarian assistance to gaza and $12,000,000',
'is for humanitarian assistance to the west bank. the committee continues a prohibition on any assistance in this act from',
'being provided to hamas or any entity effectively controlled by hamas and further requires that no assistance may be provided',
'to a power sharing government of which hamas is a member unless the president certifies that such government, including all',
'of its ministers or such equivalent, has publicly accepted and is complying with the principles of section 620k b 1',
'a and b of the foreign assistance act of 1961, as amended. the committee also continues all terms and conditions',
'of division h of public law 111 8 with respect to assistance for the west bank and gaza. south and',
'central asia afghanistan. the committee recommendation includes $839,000,000 for afghanistan, which is the same as the request. the committee supports',
'the need for a comprehensive and multi faceted approach to stabilizing afghanistan and defeating al qaeda that includes the involvement',
'of multiple united states government agencies. given the broad nature of the interventions outlined in this act, coordination across united',
'states agencies as well as with bilateral and multilateral donors will be critical. afghanistan reconstruction trust fund artf /national solidarity',
'program nsp . the committee recommendation includes funding to continue to leverage other international donor resources through the artf. not',
'less than $70,000,000 shall be provided to the nsp to support small scale development initiatives, which is $50,000,000 above the',
'request. agriculture. in order to cement advances in rule of law and security, economic opportunity must be assured to the',
'people of afghanistan. the committee recommendation includes $85,000,000 for agriculture programs. these funds should be used to support a multi',
'faceted program that addresses short term food security needs as well as medium and long term efforts to support the',
'development of the agricultural sector. programs should be well coordinated with alternative development and economic growth programs to ensure a',
'coordinated strategy across the country. alternative development. the committee recommendation includes $55,000,000 for alternative development programs. these programs should focus',
'on areas with significant poppy production, and investments in the agriculture sector should be leveraged in order to develop a',
'comprehensive rural development strategy. economic growth. the committee recommendation includes $200,000,000 for economic growth activities. this funding should be used',
'to provide economic opportunities to men, women and youth; support vocational training programs to expand opportunities for unemployed youth and',
'entrepreneurs; support microfinance programs, including for women; and provide capacity building support to government of afghanistan ministries. elections. the committee',
'recommendation includes $25,000,000 to support free and fair elections in afghanistan. this funding fulfills the commitment made by the secretary',
'of state at the afghanistan donors pledging conference. usaid should ensure that steps are taken to enhance the participation of',
'women in the elections preparations and implementation plans. governance and civil society capacity building. the committee recommendation includes $115,000,000 for',
'governance and capacity building programs. of funds provided, $30,000,000 shall be provided to small, local, and women led nongovernmental organizations',
'to build their capacity and provide services to vulnerable women and girls. this funding also will be used to build',
'the capacity of local, provincial and national governments to serve the needs of the afghan people. funding should also be',
'used to strengthen civil society organizations, including women led organizations, to hold the government accountable at all levels. the committee',
'is concerned about continued reports of corruption at every level of the afghan government. the department of state is directed',
'to update the committees on appropriations on steps that are taken by the government of afghanistan to fight corruption among',
'key power brokers and improve accountability. provincial reconstruction teams. the committee recommendation includes $159,000,000 for prts in afghanistan. small grant',
'activity coordinated through the prts should be integrated into the overall united states government strategy in coordination with the government',
'of afghanistan to reduce duplication of effort. a portion of this funding will be implemented through usaids office of transition',
'initiatives. rule of law. the committee recommendation includes $20,000,000 for rule of law programs. this funding should be used to',
'support judicial training, legal education, and programs to improve womens access to justice. women and girls. the committee is deeply',
'concerned about recent violations of the rights of women and girls in afghanistan. the secretary of state is directed to',
'develop a strategy for improving the security and lives of women and girls in afghanistan. this strategy should include efforts',
'to increase womens participation in the political process so that their perspective is reflected in any final political agreement in',
'afghanistan. the strategy should include specific actions that will be taken to strengthen the afghan legal system to ensure that',
'womens rights are protected and respected. the strategy should be provided to the committees on appropriation not later than 180',
'days after enactment of this act. usaid and the department of state should include consideration of the special needs of',
'women and girls in program development and implementation. in particular, economic growth programs should include a special focus on women',
'owned and operated enterprises, including micro, small and medium sized enterprises. programs should also seek to expand womens property rights,',
'increase access to financial services and credit, and eliminate other legal barriers that impede womens ability to earn a livelihood.',
'finally, technical assistance, training and capacity building for indigenous civil society organizations that advocate for womens rights, including the prevention',
'of gender based violence, should be expanded. pakistan. the committee recommendation includes $529,500,000 for pakistan, which is $100,000,000 above the',
'request. the committee recognizes the difficult economic, security and governance challenges confronting pakistan and therefore is bringing forward $100,000,000 in',
'economic assistance requested in the presidents fiscal year 2010 budget in order to help pakistan address the urgent economic situation',
'facing the country. assistance is provided to improve the access and quality of public education in pakistan, including teacher training,',
'school construction, and vocational training. the committee intends for the assistance provided to support activities to increase agricultural production and',
'improve food security as well as to support micro, small and medium enterprise programs and support for displaced populations. usaid',
'is encouraged to support programs that improve pakistans transportation infrastructure. assistance is also provided to strengthen governance at the national,',
'provincial and district level, including for the parliament, the independent media and the judiciary. the committee urges the department of',
'state and usaid to work with pakistani authorities and civil society to establish strong transparency and accountability measures for the',
'expenditure of donor funds, including the establishment of independent audit and inspector general offices. a portion of the funds may',
'be used as budget support in order to assist the government of pakistan in meeting the reforms required by the',
'international monetary funds imf standby agreement and to minimize the impact of these reforms on the pakistani people. the committee',
'understands that budget support will be used to support specific programs, including the benazir income support program, electricity to schools',
'and hospitals, school construction, teacher training, and infrastructure to improve agriculture. the committee directs that a bilateral agreement be in',
'place prior to the provision of any direct budget support and that such agreement be structured to provide maximum accountability',
'and oversight, including conditions for disbursements of funds and detailed monitoring and reporting requirements. funds should be deposited in a',
'separate, traceable account with the government of pakistan and be allocated toward operations in specific sectors. the secretary of state',
'is directed to consult with the committees on appropriations prior to the provision of any budget support, including on the',
'amounts, uses and oversight of such funds as well as on the bilateral agreement. other assistance to developing countries affected',
'by the global financial crisis. the committee recommendation includes $300,000,000 for assistance to developing countries affected by the global financial',
'crisis, which is $148,000,000 below the request. section 21007 requires these funds to be provided only to those countries that:',
'have a 2007 per capita gross national income of $3,705 or less; have seen a contraction in predicted growth rates',
'of 2% or more since 2007; and demonstrate consistent improvement on the democracy and governance indicators as measured by the',
'millennium challenge corporation 2009 country scorebook. these funds should be implemented through established programs that address the special needs of',
'the poorest of the poor and should have implementation timelines not to exceed 18 months. these programs should provide basic',
'health care and education services; provide basic livelihood support to those most impacted by the crisis; support infrastructure projects that',
'will directly impact future economic development, such as electricity programs; provide technical assistance in essential areas; and provide basic private',
'sector liquidity to vulnerable populations. the following countries should receive priority consideration: el salvador, ghana, guatemala, haiti, indonesia, liberia, mongolia,',
'mozambique, tanzania, and zambia. the department of state and usaid are directed to consult with the committees on appropriations not',
'later than 45 days after enactment of this act on implementation of this program, including on the transfer of funds',
'to the overseas private investment corporation and to the development credit authority. assistance for europe, eurasia and central asia the',
'committee recommendation includes $242,500,000 for assistance for europe, eurasia and central asia, which is the same as the request. the',
'committee provided $365,000,000 in the disaster relief and recovery supplemental appropriations act, 2008 division b; public law 110 329 .',
'the committee notes that with the addition of funds made available by this act, the united states pledge of $1,000,000,000,',
'for georgia, made on october 22, 2008 has been fulfilled. department of state international narcotics control and law enforcement the',
'committee recommendation includes $483,500,000 for international narcotics control and law enforcement activities, which is $94,000,000 above the request. iraq. the',
'committee recommendation provides $20,000,000 for iraq, which is the same as the request. within the amount provided, funds are available',
'for judicial training and security, rule of law advisors and to transition responsibility for the development of iraqi police from',
'the department of defense to the department of state. the committee directs that not more than $3,000,000 is available for',
'program development and support activities. pakistan. the committee recommendation provides $65,500,000 for pakistan, which is the same as the request.',
'within the amount provided, funds are available to expand aviation support for tactical counternarcotics, law enforcement, and border security operations',
'of the frontier corps. additionally, the committee recommendation provides funding to continue operations and support police training and activities in',
'the north west frontier province and the federally administered tribal areas. the committee intends that funds may be used for',
'a new police training center and for upgrades to current police training locations and equipment, to include providing fully armored',
'vehicles. the committee directs that not more than $5,000,000 is available for program development and support activities. afghanistan. the committee',
'recommendation provides $129,000,000 for afghanistan, which is the same as the request, for strengthening the criminal justice system, providing training,',
'and improving infrastructure and equipment. within the total, the committee supports funding for justice sector reform to advance the institutional',
'capacity and professionalism of justice institutions. the committee also includes funding for prison facility improvements and internal prison management of',
'afghanistans most insecure prisons; specifically, funding is provided to rebuild, equip, operate, maintain, and provide training for staff at pol',
'i charki prison. additionally, the committee provides funding, as requested, for the good performers initiative to sustain so called high',
'impact development assistance and eradication efforts and provide incentives to farmers, communities, and provinces that demonstrate resolve in fighting criminal',
'drug activities. the committee directs that not more than $5,000,000 is available for program development and support activities. mexico. the',
'committee recommendation provides $160,000,000 for mexico, which is $94,000,000 above the request. the committee supports the aggressive action that the',
'government of mexico has taken and strongly supports mexico in its war against organized crime and drug trafficking along our',
'shared border. the committee is concerned about reports of firearms flowing across the border which contributes to the increased level',
'of violence and strongly supports a coordinated security strategy to address the mutual concerns between the united states and mexico.',
'in order to facilitate and sustain the difficult task undertaken by the mexican government, the committee is accelerating the provision',
'of merida program funding. in addition to the $66,000,000 requested for the purchase of three uh 60 black hawk transport',
'helicopters for the secretariat of public security ssp , the committee is providing an additional $94,000,000 in incle funding and',
'$310,000,000 in fmf funding. the additional incle funding for mexico is intended for such items as forensics and nonintrusive inspection',
'equipment, computers, training and fixed and rotary wing aircraft. the committee notes that the provision of such additional equipment in',
'an expedited fashion will greatly assist the mexican government by enhancing the ability of the federal police force to conduct',
'law enforcement, counternarcotics, and counterterrorism operations throughout mexico, particularly where drug trafficking organizations are challenging the mexican authorities for control',
'of major cities, including those on the united states mexico border. additionally, the committee has provided legislative language to ensure',
'the expeditious delivery of this equipment to mexico and directs the department of state to use all means necessary to',
'ensure the prompt delivery of equipment. the committee remains concerned with reports of corruption and human rights violations committed by',
'some elements of federal and local police and military personnel. the committee expects that none of these funds will be',
'used to repress the political opposition. the committee urges the continuation of justice sector and institutional reforms to ensure greater',
'respect for human rights and rule of law. the committee directs that not more than $8,000,000 is available for program',
'development and support activities. the committee directs that pursuant to section 21003 of this act, the department of state shall',
'provide a spending plan not later than 45 days after enactment of this act. west bank and gaza. the committee',
'recommendation includes $109,000,000 for assistance for west bank and gaza, which is the same as the request. within the amount',
'provided, $106,000,000 is for ongoing support for training of vetted units of the palestinian national security forces, presidential guard, and',
'civil defense first responders. additionally, there is $3,000,000 to provide law enforcement related training and non lethal equipment to enhance',
'border integrity along the gaza border. the committee directs that not more than $1,000,000 is available for program development and',
'support activities. nonproliferation, anti terrorism, demining and related programs the committee recommendation includes $98,500,000 for nonproliferation, anti terrorism, demining and',
'related programs, which is $23,500,000 below the request. within the total, $73,500,000 is provided for the nonproliferation disarmament fund ndf',
', which is $23,500,000 below the request, for nuclear dismantlement and related activities, as well as for border security equipment,',
'training, and program management to prevent smuggling of illicit goods into gaza. within the total, $11,000,000 is to support training',
'of iraqi national police in vip protection, and to continue export control and border security activities and the tip pisces',
'terrorist interdiction program in iraq; $12,000,000 is to continue in country support for the protection of afghan president karzai; and',
'$2,000,000 is for training of the pakistani federal investigative agencys antiterrorist team. migration and refugee assistance the committee recommendation includes',
'$343,000,000 for migration and refugee assistance, which is $50,000,000 above the request. the funds provided are necessary to respond to',
'urgent humanitarian requirements to assist refugees and internally displaced persons in iraq, jordan, syria, the west bank and gaza, lebanon,',
'afghanistan, pakistan, africa and burmese refugees in asia. funds also will help respond to urgent food pipeline breaks in refugee',
'feeding operations, particularly in africa. the committee is aware of abiding concerns over whether the united nations relief and works',
'agency unrwa is taking all possible steps to prevent its funds from supporting terrorists and other extremists, particularly in the',
'west bank and gaza, and is operating in an open and transparent manner. the committee notes that the department of',
'state and unrwa have taken steps to improve both the vetting of staff and beneficiaries and financial accountability and transparency.',
'in an effort to ensure continued progress, section 21004 b requires that the secretary of state prepare and submit to',
'the committees on appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this act, an accountability report on whether unrwa',
'is: 1 continuing to utilize operations support officers in the west bank and gaza to inspect unrwa installations and report',
'any inappropriate use; 2 acting swiftly in dealing with staff or beneficiary violations of its own policies including the policies',
'on neutrality and impartiality of employees and the legal requirements under section 301 c of the foreign assistance act of',
'1961; 3 taking necessary and appropriate measures to ensure it is operating in full compliance with the conditions of section',
'301 c of the foreign assistance act of 1961; 4 continuing to report every six months to the department of',
'state on actions it has taken to ensure conformance with the conditions of section 301 c of the foreign assistance',
'act of 1961; 5 taking steps to improve the transparency of all educational materials and supplemental educational materials currently in',
'use in unrwa administered schools; 6 continuing to use supplemental curriculum materials in unrwa supported schools and summer camps designed',
'to promote tolerance, non violent conflict resolution and human rights; 7 not engaging in operations with financial institutions or entities',
'of any kind in violation of relevant united states law and is enhancing its transparency and financial due diligence and',
'diversifying its banking operations in the region; and 8 in compliance with the united nations board of auditors biennial audit',
'requirements and is implementing the board of auditors recommendations in a timely fashion. the committee recommendation also includes language, section',
'21004 a , limiting to $119,000,000 the amount of funding provided in this chapter that can be made available to',
'unrwa for activities in the west bank and gaza. international security assistance funds appropriated to the president peacekeeping operations the',
'committee recommendation includes $80,000,000 for peacekeeping operations pko , which is $30,000,000 above the request. the committee recommendation does not',
'include the requested transfer authority to allow funds to be shifted between the cipa account and the pko account. democratic',
'republic of the congo drc . the committee recommendation includes $10,000,000 for the drc, which is the same as the',
'request, for training costs and procurement of equipment to support a professional rapid reaction force. the committee recognizes that the',
'united states plays an important role in training and professionalizing foreign security forces around the world. united states training promotes',
'high quality, standardized training in operating procedures, code of conduct, ethics standards, and human and civil rights. the committee notes',
'that such training is critical to eliminating the mistreatment and violence that occurs to those in need of protection. furthermore,',
'the committee is gravely concerned that the violence against women and girls in the drc continues and urges the department',
'of state to focus training on how to prevent and respond to gender based violence against women and girls. the',
'committee directs that any training of a rapid reaction force provided with the use of pko funding from this or',
'prior acts, shall ensure that all members and units be trained in the fundamental principles of respect for human rights',
'and protection of civilians with a focus on the prevention of rape and other sexual abuse. the committee is concerned',
'that donors have not developed a coordinated security sector reform effort in the drc. in order to ensure continued funding',
'of this effort, the department of state is directed to report to the committees on appropriations on steps taken to',
'put in place a coordinated strategy that is supported by the government of the drc and by other donors. the',
'department of state is directed to consult with the committees on appropriations prior to the obligation of these funds. somalia.',
'the committee recommendation includes $70,000,000 for somalia, which is $30,000,000 above the request. the funding is intended for somalia security',
'sector reform, logistical support and facilities for the expanded african union mission in somalia amisom , and raising amisom to',
'united nations peacekeeping operational standards. international military education and training the committee recommendation includes $2,000,000 for international military education and',
'training, which is the same as the request. these funds are intended to normalize training of officers for iraqi security',
'forces. foreign military financing program the committee recommendation includes $1,349,000,000 for foreign military financing program fmf , which is $1,250,600,000',
'above the request. the committee directs that pursuant to section 21003 of this act the department of state shall provide',
'a spending plan not later than 45 days after enactment of this act. mexico. the committee recommendation includes $310,000,000 for',
'mexico, which is $310,000,000 above the request. the committee strongly supports mexico in its war against organized crime and drug',
'trafficking and supports a coordinated security strategy to address mutual concerns. within the amount provided, funds are available to expand',
'aviation support for mexico. in support of a continued cooperative partnership with mexico, the committee recommendation provides funding for the',
'final three surveillance planes casa 235 and for medium lift maritime transport helicopters hh 60 . the committee notes that',
'the provision of such additional equipment in an expedited fashion will greatly assist the mexican government by enhancing the air',
'transport ability and maritime aerial surveillance of the mexican navy semar to conduct counternarcotics, and counterterrorism operations. the committee has',
'provided legislative language to ensure the expeditious delivery of this equipment to mexico and directs the departments of state and',
'defense to use all means necessary to ensure the prompt delivery of equipment provided for in this act and any',
'equipment, technical assistance, and training provided in prior acts. lebanon. the committee recommendation includes $74,000,000 for lebanon, which is $24,400,000',
'below the request. the recommendation directs that no military assistance may be made available for obligation until the secretary of',
'state reports to the committees on appropriations on the vetting procedures in place to determine eligibility to participate in united',
'states training and assistance programs funded under this account. the committee further directs the secretary of state to report on',
'the procedures in place to ensure that no funds are provided to any individuals or organizations that have any known',
'links to terrorist organizations including hezbollah, and mechanisms to monitor the use of the appropriated funds. the committee directs that',
'the department of state consult with the committees on appropriations prior to the obligation of funds provided for assistance for',
'lebanon in this act. advanced security assistance to near east countries. the committee hopes that a combination of engagement and',
'diplomatic pressure, including sanctions, will produce constructive results toward iran suspending its nuclear program. yet, the committee notes that, despite',
'three sets of united nations security council sanctions as well as united states and european measures against irans financial system,',
'irans policy toward its neighbors remains one of obfuscation, antagonism, and delay. the committee believes that in order to provide',
'a counterbalance to irans hegemonic ambitions in the region, irans continued support for terrorism through its proxies, hamas and hezbollah,',
'and irans pursuit of nuclear weapons, the united states must make every effort to improve the defense capabilities of our',
'key allies in the region. therefore, the committee recommendation provides forward funding for a portion of security assistance for jordan,',
'egypt, and israel. these funds are not in addition to the presumed fiscal year 2010 request. the committee intends that',
'the forward funding of bilateral security assistance should be used to sustain the long term obligations to protect our fundamental',
'interests in the region and advance our common goals. jordan. the committee recommendation includes $150,000,000 for jordan, which is $150,000,000',
'above the request. the committee notes that jordan plays a critical role in supporting peace and security in the middle',
'east and strongly supports efforts to improve jordanian security. egypt. the committee recommendation includes $260,000,000 in fmf grants for egypt,',
'which is $260,000,000 above the request, and which shall be transferred to an interest bearing account for egypt in the',
'federal reserve bank of new york within 30 days of enactment of this act. the committee believes that continued military',
'cooperation between egypt and the united states remains in the national security interests of both countries. israel. the committee recommendation',
'includes $555,000,000 in fmf grants for israel, which shall be available within 30 days of enactment of this act. the',
'recommendation represents a portion of the $2,775,000,000 agreed upon in the memorandum of understanding between the united states and israel',
'and requested in the administrations fiscal year 2010 request. the balance of $2,220,000,000 will be addressed in the fiscal year',
'2010 bill. the committee remains committed to helping israel maintain its qualitative military edge which is critical for its security.',
'the committee also recommends that to the extent that the government of israel requests that fmf grant funds for israel',
'be used for such purposes, and as agreed by the united states and israel, funds may be made available for',
'advanced weapons systems, of which $145,965,000 shall be available for the procurement in israel of defense articles and defense services,',
'including research and development. pakistan counterinsurgency capability fund including transfer of funds the committee recommendation includes $400,000,000 for a new',
'pakistan counterinsurgency capability fund pccf account that uses existing department of state authorities. the president requested this $400,000,000 within the',
'department of defense appropriations section of the supplemental request. the committee believes that the pccf should be considered within the',
'context of the department of state appropriations, as the secretary of state is the principal adviser to the president on',
'foreign policy matters. the committee notes that such a request for training for pakistan, or any other nation where we',
'have a national security interest, must be considered within the context of department of state policy guidance, applicable governing authorities',
'and appropriations. the committee also notes that the department of defense will be responsible for the delivery of such assistance.',
'this fund will be used to support counterinsurgency efforts of pakistani security forces, and, on an exceptional basis, irregular security',
'forces to provide equipment, support, and training to help pakistan defeat the extremist networks that are operating within its territory.',
'the committee expects the department of state to consult closely on the use of the new account to ensure that',
'the funds are obligated and expended in a timely way. general provisions, this chapter the committee recommendation does not include',
'a provision proposed in the supplemental request to make foreign assistance funds for burma and afghanistan in this act available',
'notwithstanding any other provision of law. the recommendation does include a limited notwithstanding authority for burma in this act under',
'the economic support fund heading and a limited notwithstanding authority for zimbabwe in section 21010. the committee recommendation includes the',
'following general provisions for this chapter: extension of authorities section 21001 extends certain authorities necessary to expend department of state',
'and foreign assistance funds. allocations section 21002 requires that funds in the specified accounts shall be allocated as indicated in',
'the respective tables in this explanatory statement. any change to these allocations shall be subject to the regular notification procedures',
'of the committees on appropriations. spending plan and notification procedures section 21003 requires the secretary of state to provide detailed',
'spending plans to the committees on appropriations on the uses of funds appropriated in this chapter. these funds are also',
'subject to the regular notification procedures of the committees on appropriations. unrwa accountability including transfer of funds section 21004 includes',
'several accountability measures with respect to humanitarian and project assistance to the west bank and gaza. first, section 21004 a',
'places a limitation of $119,000,000 on the amount of funds appropriated under the migration and refugee assistance heading in this',
'chapter that may be made available to unrwa for the west bank and gaza. second, section 21004 b requires the',
'secretary of state to prepare and submit an unrwa accountability report to the committees on appropriations. finally, section 21004 c',
'transfers $1,000,000 of the funds made available under the economic support fund heading to the inspector general of the department',
'of state and broadcasting board of governors for oversight of the funds made available to the west bank and gaza',
'and the surrounding region. women and girls in afghanistan section 21005 sets terms and conditions for assistance for afghanistan related',
'to women and girls. somalia section 21006 establishes funding levels for somalia and requires a report on maritime security. the',
'committee notes that the gulf of aden is one of the worlds busiest shipping lanes, with an estimated 20,000 ships',
'passing through its waters annually. this fact, combined with a failed state in somalia, make the waters of the gulf',
'prone to pirate attacks. it is critical that this issue be addressed by providing greater security in the sea as',
'well as securing peace and stability in somalia. the committee recommendation includes $70,000,000 under the peacekeeping operations heading for support',
'for the amisom mission and includes $10,000,000 under the economic support fund heading for somalia for economic growth and governance',
'programs. in addition, the committee has directed the department of state to provide a report on the feasibility of creating',
'an indigenous maritime capability to combat piracy in the gulf of aden and the indian ocean in bill language. assistance',
'for developing countries impacted by the global financial crisis including transfer of funds section 21007 sets country eligibility criteria for',
'funds provided under the economic support fund heading for countries impacted by the global financial crisis and provides transfer authority.',
'evaluating afghan and pakistani conduct and commitment section 21008 requires that the president report to congress on whether the governments',
'of afghanistan and pakistan are demonstrating the necessary commitment, capability, conduct and unity of purpose to warrant the continuation of',
'the presidents policy announced on march 27, 2009. prohibition on assistance to hamas section 21009 prohibits assistance to hamas or',
'any entity controlled by hamas but does allow assistance to be provided for a power sharing government if the president',
'certifies that such government, including all of its ministers or other officials of such equivalent rank and stature, have publicly',
'accepted and are complying with section 620k b 1 a and b of the foreign assistance act of 1961, as',
'amended. the committee believes that a public acceptance should be an acceptance in writing by such government and its ministers.',
'the section also establishes certain reporting requirements on the secretary of state, in the event the president issues the certification',
'described in subsection 21009 b . terms and conditions section 21010 establishes that unless designated otherwise in this chapter, the',
'terms and conditions contained in the department of state, foreign operations, and related programs appropriations act, 2009 division h of',
'public law 111 8 shall apply to funds appropriated by this chapter, except sections 7070 e , with respect to',
'funds made available for macroeconomic growth assistance for zimbabwe, and 7042 a and c . title iii general provisions, this',
'act the committee recommendation includes the following bill wide general provisions: section 30001 requires the president to submit a plan',
'regarding the proposed disposition of detention facilities at u.s. naval station, guantanamo bay, cuba. section 30002 establishes the period of',
'availability for obligation of appropriations provided in this act. section 30003 designates appropriations in the bill as being either for',
'overseas deployments and other activities or as emergency, pursuant to the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2010.',
'section 30004 provides that this act may be referred to as the supplemental appropriations act, 2009. information required by house',
'rules changes in the application of existing law pursuant to clause 3 f 1 of rule xiii of the rules',
'of the house of representatives, the following statements are submitted describing the effect of provisions in the accompanying bill that',
'directly or indirectly change the application of existing law: the bill includes several appropriations that are not authorized by law',
'and as such may be construed as legislative in nature. the bill includes provisions which place limitations on the use',
'of funds in the bill or change existing limitations and which might under some circumstances be construed as changing the',
'application of existing law. title i language is included that provides for the transfer of funds under the heading operation',
'and maintenance, navy to be transferred to the united states coast guard. language is included under operation and maintenance, defense',
'wide which makes available not to exceed $10,000,000 that may be used for the combatant commanders initiative fund; provides $810,000,000,',
'to remain available until expended, for payments to certain governments for logistical and other military support to united states military',
'operations; provides that such payments shall be based on certain documentation; and requires notification of the congressional defense committees; provides',
'$10,000,000 for emergencies and extraordinary expenses provided that the secretary certifies that such payments are necessary for confidential military purposes;',
'and provides $350,000,000 for counter narcotics and other activities including assistance to other federal agencies on the united states border',
'with mexico, including authority to transfer up to $100,000,000 to other federal appropriations accounts. language has been included under iraq',
'freedom fund that provides up to $350,000,000 to remain available for transfer until september 30, 2010 for rapid response to',
'unforeseen, immediate warfighter needs for iraq, afghanistan, and other geographic areas in which combat or direct combat support operations for',
'iraq and afghanistan occur in order to minimize casualties and ensure mission success for operation iraqi freedom and operation enduring',
'freedom; provides that such funds may be transferred to various appropriations; provides for the authority to transfer funds back to',
'the fund; provides that the transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority; provides up to $15,000,000 to',
'transport the remains of service members killed in combat operations; provides that these funds are available for transfer to any',
'other appropriations account of the department of defense to accomplish that purpose; provides for the authority to transfer funds back',
'to the fund; and provides that the transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority. language is included',
'under afghanistan security forces fund that provides $3,606,939,000 to remain available until september 30, 2010; and provides for notifications to',
'congress of any transfer or obligation of these funds. language is included that establishes the pakistan counterinsurgency fund and provides',
'$400,000,000 to the secretary of defense to provide assistance to the security forces of pakistan including the provision of equipment,',
'supplies, services, training, facility and infrastructure repair, renovation, and construction to improve the counterinsurgency capability of pakistans security forces. language',
'is included that provides $500,000,000 for the national guard and reserve equipment account. language is included that provides $4,843,000,000 to',
'the mine resistant ambush protected vehicle fund established in public law 110 116. language is included that provides that the',
'funds made available in this title are in addition to the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the department',
'of defense for fiscal year 2009. language is included that provides transfer authority for funds made available in this act',
'for the department of defense. language is included that provides for the obligation of funds pursuant to section 504 a',
'1 of the national security act of 1947 50 u.s.c. 414 a 1 . language is included that provides in',
'fiscal year 2009, the secretary of defense may transfer amounts in or credited to the defense cooperation account; provides the',
'availability of such funds; and requires a report to the congress of such transfers made pursuant to any transfer. language',
'is included that permits supervision and administrative costs associated with a construction project funded with appropriations available for operation and',
'maintenance and executed in direct support of the overseas contingency operations only in iraq and afghanistan may be obligated at',
'the time a construction contract is awarded. language is included that provides for rescissions from certain programs. language is included',
'that provides for two year period of availability for the iraq security forces fund and the afghanistan security forces fund;',
'and provides funds may not be obligated or transferred from those funds until fifteen days after the date on which',
'the secretary of defense notifies congressional defense committees in writing of the details of the proposed obligation or transfer. language',
'is included that provides the authority to use operation and maintenance appropriations to purchase items having an investment item unit',
'cost of not more than $250,000, or upon determination by the secretary of defense that the operational requirements of a',
'commander of a combatant command engaged in contingency operations overseas can be met, funds may be used to purchase items',
'having an investment item unit cost of not more than $500,000. language is included that authorizes the secretary of defense',
'to accept contributions of funds from any person, foreign government, or international organization to carry out the commanders emergency response',
'program in iraq or afghanistan. language is included that provides funds for the military spouse career transition assistance internship program.',
'language is included that provides the authority for an air safety system for the kyrgyz republic. language is included that',
'provides for the procurement of passenger motor vehicles for use by military and civilian employees of the department of defense',
'in iraq and afghanistan. language is included that provides for the transfer of funds between procurement and military personnel accounts.',
'language is included that provides for retroactive stop loss payments. language is included that allows for retirement of certain aircraft.',
'language is included that prohibits paying award fees contrary to section 814 of the national defense authorization act, 2007. language',
'is included that prohibits the department of defense from using funds provided in this title to finance programs or activities',
'denied by congress in fiscal years 2008 or 2009 appropriations or to initiate a procurement or research, development, test and',
'evaluation new start program without prior written notification to the congressional defense committees. language is included that prohibits the establishment',
'of permanent bases in iraq and prohibits united states control over iraqi oil resources. language is included that prohibits the',
'establishment of permanent bases in afghanistan. language is included that requires the secretary of defense to report on the iraq',
'troop drawdown status, the troop draw down goals, and the drawdown timetables quarterly to the committees on appropriations of both',
'the house of representatives and the senate. title ii language is included to allow funds previously appropriated to the emergency',
'conservation program to be available for expenses related to recovery efforts in response to natural disasters. language is included to',
'provide additional loan authority under the agricultural credit insurance fund program. language is included under strategic petroleum reserve providing for',
'the transfer of funds from the spr petroleum account to the strategic petroleum reserve account for purposes of facilities development,',
'operations and maintenance and management activities associated with deferred maintenance. language is included that permits the administrator of the united',
'states fire administration to waive certain subsections of the federal firefighter hiring program, commonly called safer, in fiscal years 2009',
'and 2010, which will expand the use of safer funds to rehiring and retaining firefighters. language is included that provides',
'a waiver to the jones act for the drydock alabama. language is included that provides a waiver to the jones',
'act for the vessel maryland independence. language is included under the public health and social services emergency fund stating that,',
'notwithstanding section 496 b of the public health service act, funds provided may be used for the construction or renovation',
'of privately owned facilities for the production of pandemic flu vaccine and other biologics, where the secretary of hhs finds',
'such a contract necessary to secure sufficient supplies of such vaccines or biologics. in various places in chapter 10, the',
'committee recommendation continues the prior year practice of designating amounts within appropriation accounts for assistance for certain countries and/or for',
'particular activities and programs. language is included under diplomatic and consular programs designating funding for worldwide security protection and authorizing',
'certain transfers to other federal departments or agencies. language is included under office of inspector general designating funding and transfer',
'authority, extending special hiring authority to the special inspector general for afghanistan reconstruction, providing for coordination of oversight programs of',
'various inspectors general in pakistan, iraq and afghanistan, and requiring the submission to the committees on appropriations of the middle',
'east and south asia audit plan pursuant to section 842 of p.l. 110 181. language is included under embassy security,',
'construction, and maintenance designating funding for secure facilities and housing in afghanistan and pakistan, and for mobile mail screening units.',
'language is included under operating expenses for the united states agency for international development designating funding for oversight programs in',
'afghanistan and pakistan. language is included under economic support fund designating funding levels for certain programs and countries; providing transfer',
'authority of funds available for west bank and gaza; setting a funding ceiling on cash transfer assistance to the palestinian',
'authority; and providing notwithstanding authority for certain humanitarian assistance inside burma to those affected by cyclone nargis. language is included',
'under assistance for europe, eurasia and central asia requiring prior consultation before the funds made available may be obligated. language',
'is included under international narcotics control and law enforcement providing notwithstanding authority from certain reporting requirements; reducing the regular notification',
'requirement to 5 days and requiring prior consultation before obligating funding in the chapter for mexico; and requiring a report',
'on use of assistance for training palestinian security forces. language is included under nonproliferation, anti terrorism, demining, and related programs',
'allowing funding for the nonproliferation and disarmament fund to be used for weapons destruction and includes a prior consultation provision',
'on the use of funds. language is included under foreign military financing program providing notwithstanding authority from certain reporting and',
'notification requirements for assistance in the chapter for mexico; and requiring a report on the eligibility of lebanons security forces',
'to receive equipment and training. language has been included for department of state international security assistance creating a new appropriations',
'account, pakistan counterinsurgency capability fund, which provides $400,000,000, to become available on september 30, 2009, to build and maintain the',
'counterinsurgency capability of pakistani security forces. language is included similar to that carried in prior years, waiving prior authorization requirements',
'for the expenditure of funds by the department of state. language is included in chapter 10 similar to that carried',
'in prior years, regarding certain funding allocations specified in the report accompanying this act. language is included setting a limitation',
'on funding available in the act for unwra, requiring the secretary of state to submit a report regarding unwra accountability,',
'and transferring funds to the office of inspector general of the department of state for oversight of programs and activities',
'in the west bank and gaza. language is included requiring the secretary of state to report on the feasibility of',
'creating an indigenous maritime capability off the coast of the horn of africa to combat piracy. language is included establishing',
'criteria for the provision of assistance to countries impacted by the global financial crisis and allowing for certain transfers of',
'funds. language is included making certain findings regarding conditions in afghanistan and pakistan and requiring the submission of a report',
'to the committees on appropriations. language is included prohibiting assistance to hamas and conditioning assistance to a power sharing government',
'that complies with section 620k b 1 a & b and establishing certain secretary of state reporting requirements. language is',
'included stating that the terms and conditions of division h of public law 111 8 shall apply to the funds',
'made available in chapter 10, unless otherwise specified. title iii language is included that requires the president to submit a',
'plan regarding the proposed disposition of the detention facilities at u.s. naval station, guantanamo bay, cuba. language is included in',
'various accounts that provides for the availability of certain funds for a period in excess of one year. language is',
'included designating certain funds as being for overseas deployments and other activities pursuant to the fy2010 concurrent resolution on the',
'budget that may be construed as legislative in nature. language is included designating certain funds as necessary to meet emergency',
'needs pursuant to the fy2010 concurrent resolution on the budget that may be construed as legislative in nature. transfer of',
'funds pursuant to clause 3 f 2 of rule xiii of the rules of the house of representatives, the following',
'is submitted describing the transfer of funds provided in the accompanying bill: title i language has been included in operation',
'and maintenance, navy which provides for the transfer of funds to the coast guard. language has been included in operation',
'and maintenance, defense wide which provides for reimbursement to pakistan, jordan and other key cooperating nations, and to other federal',
'departments or agencies for border related activities. language has been included in iraq freedom fund which provides for the transfer',
'of funds to other appropriations accounts of the department of defense for immediate warfighter needs to minimize casualties, and to',
'transfer remains of deceased service members. language has been included in afghanistan security forces fund which provides for the transfer',
'of funds for the purposes of providing assistance to the security forces of afghanistan. language has been included in pakistan',
'counterinsurgency fund which provides for the transfer of funds for the purpose of providing assistance to the security forces of',
'pakistan. language has been included in drug interdiction and counter drug activities which provides for the transfer of funds to',
'other appropriation accounts of the department of defense for military personnel of the reserve components, for operations and maintenance, procurement,',
'and for research, development, test and evaluation. language has been included in mine resistant ambush protected vehicle fund which provides',
'for the transfer of funds to procure, sustain, transport, and field mine resistant ambush protected vehicles. language has been included',
'in general provisions, which provides a specified amount of transfer authority for funds made available in title i. language has',
'been included in general provisions, which provides for the transfer of limited funds from the defense cooperation account. language has',
'been included in general provisions, which provides for the transfer of funds from operation and maintenance, defense wide to the',
'u.s. department of state for air traffic control in the kyrgyz republic. language has been included in general provisions, which',
'provides for the transfer of funds from various army procurement accounts to army, army reserve, and army national guard personnel',
'accounts. language has been included in general provisions, which provides for retroactive stop loss payments. title ii language is included',
'under strategic petroleum reserve authorizing the transfer of $21,585,723 from the spr petroleum account to the strategic petroleum reserve account.',
'language is in included under department of the interior, department wide programs, wildland fire management authorizing the transfer of up',
'to $50,000,000 to department of agriculture, forest service, wildland fire management. language is included under department of agriculture, forest service,',
'wildland fire management authorizing the transfer not more than $50,000,000 to department of the interior, department wide programs, wildland fire',
'management. language is included under the public health and social services emergency fund transferring no less than $350,000,000 to the',
'centers for disease control and prevention. language is included under the public health and social services emergency fund permitting the',
'transfer of funds not specifically designated to other appropriation accounts of the department of health and human services and to',
'other federal agencies to be used for the pandemic influenza preparedness and response and to the fund authorized by section',
'319f 2 of the public health service act. language is included under diplomatic and consular programs authorizing the transfer of',
'up to $157,600,000 to other appropriations of federal departments or agencies for operations in and assistance for civilian staff in',
'afghanistan. language is included under diplomatic and consular programs authorizing the transfer of $10,900,000 to international broadcasting operations. language is',
'included under department of state, office of inspector general authorizing the transfer of $7,201,000 to the special inspector general for',
'afghanistan reconstruction. language is included under economic support fund authorizing the transfer of $2,000,000 to united states agency for international',
'development, office of inspector general. language is included under a new heading, pakistan counterinsurgency capability fund, authorizing the transfer of',
'an unspecified amount to the department of defense or other federal departments or agencies. language is included under the general',
'provisions authorizing the transfer of up to $29,000,000 from economic support fund to development credit authority. language is included under',
'the general provisions authorizing the transfer of up to $20,000,000 from economic support fund to overseas private investment corporation program',
'account. rescissions pursuant to clause 3 f 2 of rule xiii of the rules of the house of representatives, the',
'following table is submitted describing the rescissions recommended in the accompanying bill: rescissions recommended in the bill department/activity rescissions department',
'of defense, iraq security forces fund $1,000,000,000 department of defense, afghanistan security forces fund. 125,000,000 department of defense, research, development,',
'test and evaluation, navy, 2008/2009 5,000,000 department of defense, operation and maintenance, army, 2009 352,359,000 department of defense, operation and',
'maintenance, navy, 2009 881,481,000 department of defense, operation and maintenance, marine corps, 2009 54,466,000 department of defense, operation and maintenance,',
'air force, 2009 925,203,000 department of defense, operation and maintenance, defense wide, 2009 267,635,000 department of defense, operation and maintenance,',
'army reserve, 2009 23,338,000 department of defense, operation and maintenance, navy reserve, 2009 62,910,000 department of defense, operation and maintenance,',
'marine corps reserve, 2009 1,250,000 department of defense, operation and maintenance, air force reserve, 2009 163,786,000 department of defense, operation',
'and maintenance, army national guard, 2009 57,819,000 department of defense, operation and maintenance, air national guard, 2009 250,645,000 department of',
'defense, research, development, test and evaluation, navy, 2009/2010 30,510,000 department of defense, research, development, test and evaluation, air force, 2009/2010',
'115,098,000 department of agriculture, unobligated balances from the rural development mission area discretionary programs 71,270,000 department of justice, unobligated balances',
'from the office of inspector general 3,000,000 department of defense, for military construction, army, in public law 110 252 142,500,000',
'department of defense, appropriated for military construction, air force, in public law 110 252 30,000,000 appropriations not authorized by law',
'pursuant to clause 3 f 1 of rule xiii of the rules of the house of representatives, the following table',
'lists the appropriations in the accompanying bill which are not authorized by law: dollars in thousands appropriations agency/program last year',
'of authorization in last year of apropriations authorization level authorization in this bill department of defense military personnel, army 2009',
'\1\ $36,382,736 $10,924,641 military personnel, navy 2009 \1\ 24,037,553 1,716,827 military personnel, marine corps 2009 \1\ 11,792,974 1,577,850 military personnel,',
'air force 2009 \1\ 25,103,789 1,783,208 reserve personnel, army 2009 \1\ 3,904,296 381,155 reserve personnel, navy 2009 \1\ 1,855,968 39,478',
'reserve personnel, marine corps 2009 \1\ 584,910 29,179 reserve personnel, air force 2009 \1\ 1,423,676 16,943 national guard personnel, army',
'2009 \1\ 6,616,220 1,373,273 national guard personnel, air force 2009 \1\ 2,741,768 101,360 operation and maintenance, army 2009 $31,251,702 31,207,243',
'14,024,703 operation and maintenance, navy 2009 34,850,310 34,410,773 2,367,959 operation and maintenance, marine corps 2009 5,604,254 5,519,232 1,084,081 operation and',
'maintenance, air force 2009 35,454,487 34,865,964 6,216,729 operation and maintenance, defense wide 2009 25,948,864 25,939,466 5,353,701 operation and maintenance, army',
'reserve 2009 2,642,341 2,628,896 101,317 operation and maintenance, navy reserve 2009 1,311,085 1,308,141 24,318 operation and maintenance, marine corps 2009',
'213,131 212,487 30,775 reserve operation and maintenance, air force reserve 2009 3,150,692 3,018,151 34,599 operation and maintenance, army national 2009',
'5,893,546 5,858,303 178,446 guard iraq freedom fund 2008 365,000 afghanistan security forces fund 2009 2,000,000 2,000,000 3,606,939 pakistan counterinsurgency fund',
'none n/a n/a 400,000 aircraft procurement, army 2009 4,848,835 4,900,835 1,285,304 missile procurement, army 2009 2,207,460 2,185,060 677,141 procurement of',
'weapons and tracked combat 2009 3,516,398 3,169,128 2,233,871 vehicles, army procurement of ammunition, army 2009 2,280,791 2,287,398 230,075 other procurement,',
'army 2009 11,143,076 10,684,014 8,039,349 aircraft procurement, navy 2009 14,557,874 14,141,318 691,924 weapons procurement, navy 2009 3,553,282 3,29z972 31,698 procurement',
'of ammunition, navy and marine 2009 1,110,012 1,085,158 348,919 corps other procurement, navy 2009 5,463,565 5,250,627 172,095 procurement, marine corps',
'2009 1,486,189 1,376,917 1,509,986 aircraft procurement, air force 2009 12,826,858 13,112,617 5,138,268 missile procurement, air force 2009 5,496,219 5,442,428 57,416',
'procurement of ammunition, air force 2009 911,278 859,466 183,684 other procurement, air force 2009 16,087,887 16,025,569 1,745,761 procurement, defense wide',
'2009 3,382,628 3,306,269 200,068 national guard & reserve equipment account 2009 800,000 750,000 500,000 research, development, test and evaluation, 2009',
'10,943,840 12,060,111 73,734 army research, development, test and evaluation, 2009 19,345,603 19,764,276 96,231 navy research, development, test and evaluation, 2009',
'26,289,508 27,084,340 92,574 air force research, development, test and evaluation, 2009 20,942,729 21,423,338 459,391 defense wide defense working capital fund',
'2009 198,150 846,726 defense health program, operation and 2009 24,966,917 25,825,832 1,097,297 maintenance drug interdiction and counter drug 2009 1,060,463',
'1,096,743 137,198 activities, defense joint improvised explosive device defeat 2009 200,000 1,316,746 fund mine resistant ambush protection vehicle 2009 4,843,000',
'fund office of the inspector general 2009 273,845 271,845 9,551 department of justice department of justice, national security none n/a',
'n/a 1,389,000 division, salaries and expenses department of energy department of energy, strategic petroleum none n/a n/a 21,585,723 reserve national',
'nuclear security administration, 2009 1,895,261,000 1,969,358,000 55,000,000 nonproliferation department of defense military construction, army 2009 5,060,698 4,872,648 1,407,231 military construction,',
'navy and marine corps 2009 3,340,169 3,613,369 235,881 military construction, air force 2009 1,117,746 1,297,746 279,120 military construction, defense wide',
'2009 1,584,469 3,145,204 1,086,968 nato security investment program 2009 230,867 230,867 100,000 base realignment and closure, 2005 2009 9,065,386 8,765,613',
'263,300 department of state/administration of 2003 5,290,390,000 5,874,914,000 2,022,966,000 foreign affairs department of state/international 2003 1,529,702,000 1,672,000,000 836,900,000 organizations operating',
'expenses of the united states 1987 387,000,000 340,600,000 152,600,000 agency for international development capital investment fund none n/a n/a 48,500,000',
'operating expenses of the united states 1987 $21,750,000 $21,000,000 3,500,000 agency for international development inspector general global health and child',
'survival see note population population population 200,000,000 below 1987 ; health $290,000,000 ; $234,625,000 ; and disease health and health',
'and prevention disease disease 1987 ; child prevention prevention survival fund $180,000,000 ; $166,762,000 ; 1987 child survival child survival',
'fund fund international disaster assistance see note 1987 25,000,000 70,000,000 200,000,000 below development credit authority none n/a n/a 29,000,000 by',
'transfer development credit authority administrative none n/a n/a 1,500,000 expenses economic support fund 1987 3,800,000,000 3,555,000,000 3,307,500,000 assistance for eastern',
'europe, eurasia and 1993 410,000,000 417,000,000 242,500,000 central asia see note below international narcotics control and law 1994 171,500,000 100,000,000',
'483,500,000 enforcement nonproliferation, anti terrorism, demining 2003 226,200 n/a 98,500,000 and related programs see note below migration and refugee assistance',
'2003 820,000,000 543,000,000 823,900,000 peacekeeping operations 1999 83,000,000 76,500,000 80,000,000 international military education and 2003 85,000,000 79,480,000 2,000,000 training foreign',
'military financing 2003 4,107,000,000 6,104,632,000 1,349,000,000 pakistan counterinsurgency capability fund none n/a n/a 400,000,000 \1\the fy2009 national defense authorization act',
'authorizes $124,791,336,000 for military personnel. note: the bill includes several transfers of funds which may or may not be specifically',
'authorized in law. note: programs recommended herein under global health and child survival were last authorized under a different account',
'structure than that recommended in this bill; the account structure included a number of functional accounts, as described above. microenterprise',
'programs were reauthorized in 2004, covering the period through 2009. note: programs recommended herein under international disaster assistance account was',
'formerly called the international disaster and famine assistance account and was last authorized under that account name. note: programs recommended',
'herein under assistance for eastern europe, eurasia, and central asia are a combination of the programs previously funded under the',
'headings assistance for eastern europe and the baltic states and assistance for the independent states of the former soviet union.',
'the programs of the former assistance for eastern europe and the baltic states account were last authorized in the support',
'for east european democracy seed act of 1989; however, these funds were authorized for discrete programs and not for the',
'account as a whole. in fiscal year 1991, the first general appropriations act after enactment of the seed act included',
'$369,675,000 for this account. note: programs recommended herein under nonproliferation, anti terrorism, demining, and related programs include some major programs',
'for which authorizations of appropriations were provided for fiscal year 2002; these programs include $73,000,000 authorized for antiterrorism assistance and',
'$142,000,000 authorized for nonproliferation activities. in addition, some programs now in this account were previously in accounts which had authorizations',
'of appropriations in prior years. comparison with the budget resolution section 308 a 1 a of the congressional budget act',
'requires the report accompanying a bill providing new budget authority to contain a statement comparing the levels in the bill',
'to the sub allocations submitted under section 302 b of the act for the most recently agreed to concurrent resolution',
'on the budget for the applicable fiscal year. that information is provided in the following table headed comparison of reported',
'bill to section 302 b sub allocations. all appropriations in this bill are designated either as being for overseas deployments',
'and other activities under section 423 a of s. con. res. 13 111th congress , the concurrent resolution on the',
'budget for fy2010, or as necessary to meet emergency needs under section 423 b of the budget resolution. up to',
'$90.475 billion in appropriations designated under 423 a for overseas deployments and other activities is counted for the purposes of',
'section 302 of the budget act, with a mechanism in place for the budget committee to make an offsetting adjustment',
'to those allocations. anything above the $90.475 billion cap does not count for the purposes of section 302. pursuant to',
'section 423 b , amounts designated as emergency all appropriations in chapters 6, 7, and 8 also do not count',
'against section 302 allocations. comparison of reported bill to section 302 b suballocations in millions of dollars this bill plus',
'amounts in bill amounts in bill this bill plus section 302 b previously enacted designated as overseas designated as emergency',
'previously enacted allocations\3\ amounts\1\ deployments sec. needs sec. 423 b \2\ amounts, less sec. subcommittee 423 a 423 a and',
'sec. 423 b ba outlays ba outlays ba outlays ba outlays ba outlays agriculture 20,956 21,682 571 156 71 4',
'20,456 21,530 20,623 22,000 commerce, justice, science 57,669 57,376 20 6 3 2 57,652 57,372 56,858 57,000 defense 569,037 549,994',
'85,767 25,210 1,125 355 484,395 525,139 487,737 525,250 energy and water development 33,316 32,384 77 14 0 0 33,239 32,270',
'33,265 32,825 financial services 22,700 22,890 3 0 0 0 22,697 22,890 21,900 22,900 interior/environment 27,829 28,879 0 0 250',
'220 27,579 28,659 27,867 28,630 labor, hhs, education 154,105 152,317 0 0 1,850 559 152,255 151,758 152,643 152,000 legislative 4,474',
'4,334 0 0 72 4 4,402 4,330 4,404 4,340 military construction/veterans 76,063 66,906 3,373 25 173 0 72,863 66,881 72,729',
'66,890 state/foreign operations 46,090 38,171 9,470 1,929 0 0 36,620 36,242 36,620 36,000 toal discretionary 1,012,239 974,833 99,281 27,340 800',
'422 912,158 947,071 914,646 947,835 \1\previously enacted amounts excludes amounts designated as emergencies under section 301 b 2 of the',
'fy 2009 concurrent budget resolution s. con. res. 70 . these amounts do not count against the section 302 b',
'allocations. \2\sections 423 a and 423 b of the fy 2010 concurrent budget resolution s. con. res. 13 . these',
'amounts do not count against the section 302 b allocations. \3\as approved by the committee on appropriations on july 8,',
'2008. five year outlay projections in compliance with section 308 a 1 b of the congressional budget act, the following',
'table contains five year projections associated with the budget authority provided in the accompanying bill: millions budget authority, 2009 $96,717',
'outlays: 2009 27,621 2010 36,129 2011 19,969 2012 8,216 2013 and future years 4,399 assistance to state and local governments',
'in accordance with section 308 a 1 c of the congressional budget act, the financial assistance to state and local',
'governments is as follows: millions budget authority $660 fiscal year 2009 outlays resulting therefrom 197 constitutional authority pursuant to clause',
'3 d 1 of rule xiii of the rules of the house of representatives, the following statement cites the specific',
'powers granted in the constitution to enact the law proposed by this bill: the committee on appropriations bases its authority',
'to report this legislation from clause 7 of section 9 of article i of the constitution of the united states',
'of america which states: no money shall be drawn from the treasury but in consequence of appropriations made by law',
'. . . appropriations contained in this act are made pursuant to this specific power granted by the constitution. statement',
'of general performance goals and objectives pursuant to clause 3 c 4 of rule xiii of the rules of the',
'house of representatives, the following is a statement of general performance goals and objectives for which this measure authorizes funding:',
'the committee on appropriations considers program performance, including a programs success in developing and attaining outcome related goals and objectives,',
'in developing funding recommendations. disclosure of earmarks the following table is submitted in compliance with clause 9 of rule xxi,',
'and lists the congressional earmarks as defined in paragraph e of clause 9 contained in the bill or in this',
'report. neither the bill nor the report contain any limited tax benefits or limited tariff benefits as defined in paragraphs',
'f or g of clause 9 of rule xxi. title ii military construction, foreign operations, and other matters agency account',
'project amount requester coast guard general provision concerning a certificate of bonner, jo documentation for the drydock alabama coast guard',
'general provision concerning a certificate of ruppersberger, c.a. dutch documentation for the vessel maryland independence compliance with rule xiii, cl.',
'3 e ramseyer rule in compliance with clause 3 e of rule xiii of the rules of the house of',
'representatives, changes in existing law made by the bill, as reported, are shown as follows existing law proposed to be',
'omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is proposed',
'is shown in roman : section 132 of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2004 sec. 132. limitation',
'on retiring c 5 aircraft. a limitation. the secretary of the air force may not proceed with a decision to',
'retire c 5a aircraft from the active inventory of the air force in any number that would reduce the total',
'number of such aircraft in the active inventory below 112 until 1 the air force has modified a c 5a',
'aircraft to the configuration referred to as the reliability enhancement and reengining program rerp configuration, as planned under the c',
'5 system development and demonstration program as of may 1, 2003; and 2 the director of operational test and evaluation',
'of the department of defense a conducts an operational evaluation of that aircraft, as so modified; and b provides to',
'the secretary of defense and the congressional defense committees an operational assessment. b operational evaluation. an operational evaluation for purposes',
'of paragraph 2 a of subsection a is an evaluation, conducted during operational testing and evaluation of the aircraft, as',
'so modified, of the performance of the aircraft with respect to reliability, maintainability, and availability and with respect to critical',
'operational issues. c operational assessment. an operational assessment for purposes of paragraph 2 b of subsection a is an operational',
'assessment of the program to modify c 5a aircraft to the configuration referred to in subsection a 1 regarding both',
'overall suitability and deficiencies of the program to improve performance of the c 5a aircraft relative to requirements and specifications',
'for reliability, maintainability, and availability of that aircraft as in effect on may 1, 2003. division f of the omnibus',
'appropriations act, 2009 division f departments of labor, health and human services, and education, and related agencies appropriations act, 2009',
'title ii department of health and human services administration for children and families children and families services programs for carrying',
'out, except as otherwise provided, the runaway and homeless youth act, the developmental disabilities assistance and bill of rights act,',
'the head start act, the child abuse prevention and treatment act, sections 310 and 316 of the family violence prevention',
'and services act, the native american programs act of 1974, title ii of the child abuse prevention and treatment and',
'adoption reform act of 1978 adoption opportunities , sections 330f and 330g of the public health service act phs act',
', the abandoned infants assistance act of 1988, sections 261 and 291 of the help america vote act of 2002,',
'part b 1 of title iv and sections 413, 1110, and 1115 of the social security act; for making payments',
'under the community services block grant act csbg act , sections 439 i , 473b, and 477 i of the',
'social security act, and the assets for independence act; and for necessary administrative expenses to carry out such acts and',
'titles i, iv, v, x, xi, xiv, xvi, and xx of the social security act, the act of july 5,',
'1960, the low income home energy assistance act of 1981, title iv of the immigration and nationality act, section 501',
'of the refugee education assistance act of 1980, and section 505 of the family support act of 1988, $9,301,111,000, of',
'which $36,500,000, to remain available through september 30, 2010, shall be for grants to states for adoption incentive payments, as',
'authorized by section 473a of the social security act and may be made for adoptions completed before september 30, 2009:',
'provided, that without regard to the fiscal year limitations set forth in section 473a of the social security act, from',
'the amounts appropriated herein, the secretary shall pay adoption incentives for fiscal year 2008 in the same manner as such',
'incentives were awarded in fiscal year 2008 for the previous fiscal year: provided further, that $7,112,786,000 shall be for making',
'payments under the head start act, of which $2,000,000, to remain available through september 30, 2010, shall be designated to',
'fund section 657b: provided further, that $746,000,000 shall be for making payments under the csbg act: provided further, that not',
'less than $10,000,000 shall be for section 680 3 b of the csbg act: provided further, that in addition to',
'amounts provided herein, $5,762,000 shall be available from amounts available under section 241 of the phs act to carry out',
'the provisions of section 1110 of the social security act: provided further, that to the extent community services block grant',
'funds are distributed as grant funds by a state to an eligible entity as provided under the csbg act, and',
'have not been expended by such entity, they shall remain with such entity for carryover into the next fiscal year',
'for expenditure by such entity consistent with program purposes: provided further, that the secretary of health and human services shall',
'establish procedures regarding the disposition of intangible assets and program income that permit such assets acquired with, and program income',
'derived from, grant funds authorized under section 680 of the csbg act to become the sole property of such grantees',
'after a period of not more than 12 years after the end of the grant period for any activity consistent',
'with section 680 a 2 a of the csbg act: provided further, that intangible assets in the form of loans,',
'equity investments and other debt instruments, and program income may be used by grantees for any eligible purpose consistent with',
'section 680 a 2 a of the csbg act: provided further, that these procedures shall apply to such grant funds',
'made available after november 29, 1999: provided further, that funds appropriated for section 680 a 2 of the csbg act',
'shall be available for financing construction and rehabilitation and loans or investments in private business enterprises owned by community development',
'corporations: provided further, that $47,688,000 shall be for a compassion capital fund to provide grants to charitable organizations to emulate',
'model social service programs and to encourage research on the best practices of social service organizations: provided further, that $17,410,000',
'shall be for activities authorized by the help america vote act of 2002, of which $12,154,000 shall be for payments',
'to states to promote access for voters with disabilities, and of which $5,256,000 shall be for payments to states for',
'protection and advocacy systems for voters with disabilities: provided further, that $94,659,000 shall be for making competitive grants to provide',
'abstinence education as defined by section 510 b 2 of the social security act to adolescents, and for federal costs',
'of administering the grants: provided further, that grants under the immediately preceding proviso shall be made only to public and',
'private entities which agree that, with respect to an adolescent to whom the entities provide abstinence education under such grants,',
'the entities will not provide to that adolescent any other education regarding sexual conduct, except that, in the case of',
'an entity expressly required by law to provide health information or services the adolescent shall not be precluded from seeking',
'health information or services from the entity in a different setting than the setting in which abstinence education was provided:',
'provided further, that information provided through such competitive grants for abstinence education shall be scientifically accurate and shall comply with',
'section 317p c 2 of the phs act: provided further, that within amounts provided herein for abstinence education for adolescents,',
'up to $10,000,000 may be available for a national abstinence education campaign: provided further, that in addition to amounts provided',
'herein for abstinence education for adolescents, $4,455,000 shall be available from amounts available under section 241 of the phs act',
'to carry out evaluations including longitudinal evaluations of adolescent pregnancy prevention approaches: provided further, that up to $2,000,000 shall be',
'for improving the public assistance reporting information system, including grants to states to support data collection for a study of',
'the systems effectiveness: provided further, that $16,910,000 shall be used for the projects, and in the amounts, specified under the',
'heading children and families services programs in the explanatory statement described in section 4 in the matter preceding division a',
'of this consolidated act . roll call votes taken in committee as required by clause 3 b of rule xiii,',
'following are the results of the roll call votes taken during committee consideration of the bill. roll call no. 1',
'date: may 7, 2009 measure: supplemental appropriations act, 2009 motion by: mr. lewis description: to amend the amendment offered by',
'mr. obey to revise the language in title i for the pakistan counterinsurgency fund such that the resulting language would',
'match that proposed in the request. result: rejected, 22 yeas to 36 nays. members voting yea members voting nay mr.',
'aderholt mr. bishop mr. alexander mr. boyd mr. bonner mr. chandler mr. calvert mr. davis mr. carter ms. delauro mr.',
'cole mr. dicks mr. crenshaw mr. edwards mr. culberson mr. farr mrs. emerson mr. fattah mr. frelinghuysen mr. hinchey ms.',
'granger mr. honda mr. kingston mr. israel mr. kirk mr. jackson mr. latham ms. kaptur mr. latourette mr. kennedy mr.',
'lewis ms. kilpatrick mr. rehberg ms. lee mr. rogers mrs. lowey mr. simpson ms. mccollum mr. tiahrt mr. mollohan mr.',
'wolf mr. moran mr. young mr. murtha mr. obey mr. olver mr. pastor mr. price mr. rodriguez mr. rothman ms.',
'roybal allard mr. ruppersberger mr. ryan mr. salazar mr. schiff mr. serrano mr. visclosky ms. wasserman schultz roll call votes',
'taken in committee as required by clause 3 b of rule xiii, following are the results of the roll call',
'votes taken during committee consideration of the bill. roll call no. 2 date: may 7, 2009 measure: supplemental appropriations act,',
'2009 motion by: mr. tiahrt description: an amendment to permanently prohibit funds from being used for the transfer or release',
'of individuals detained at guantanamo bay, cuba into the united states. result: rejected, 21 yeas to 36 nays. members voting',
'yea members voting nay mr. aderholt mr. bishop mr. alexander mr. boyd mr. calvert mr. chandler mr. carter mr. davis',
'mr. cole ms. delauro mr. crenshaw mr. dicks mr. culberson mr. edwards mrs. emerson mr. farr mr. frelinghuysen mr. fattah',
'ms. granger mr. hinchey mr. kingston mr. honda mr. kirk mr. israel mr. latham mr. jackson mr. latourette ms. kaptur',
'mr. lewis mr. kennedy mr. rehberg ms. kilpatrick mr. rogers ms. lee mr. simpson mrs. lowey mr. tiahrt ms. mccollum',
'mr. wolf mr. mollohan mr. young mr. moran mr. murtha mr. obey mr. olver mr. pastor mr. price mr. rodriguez',
'mr. rothman ms. roybal allard mr. ruppersberger mr. ryan mr. salazar mr. schiff mr. serrano mr. visclosky ms. wasserman schultz',
'roll call votes taken in committee as required by clause 3 b of rule xiii, following are the results of',
'the roll call votes taken during committee consideration of the bill. roll call no. 3 date: may 7, 2009 measure:',
'supplemental appropriations act, 2009 motion by: mr. rogers description: an amendment to add $200,000,000 in funding for various federal and',
'local law enforcement and border security programs to combat drug cartels and border violence, to be offset by a reduction',
'in funds in the global health and child survival, economic support fund, and the nonproliferation, anti terrorism, demining programs accounts.',
'result: rejected, 22 yeas to 35 nays. members voting yea members voting nay mr. aderholt mr. bishop mr. alexander mr.',
'boyd mr. bonner mr. chandler mr. calvert mr. davis mr. carter ms. delauro mr. cole mr. dicks mr. crenshaw mr.',
'edwards mr. culberson mr. farr mrs. emerson mr. fattah mr. frelinghuysen mr. hinchey ms. granger mr. honda mr. kingston mr.',
'israel mr. kirk mr. jackson mr. latham ms. kaptur mr. latourette mr. kennedy mr. lewis ms. kilpatrick mr. rehberg ms.',
'lee mr. rogers mrs. lowey mr. simpson mr. mollohan mr. tiahrt mr. moran mr. wolf mr. murtha mr. young mr.',
'obey mr. olver mr. pastor mr. price mr. rodriguez mr. rothman ms. roybal allard mr. ruppersberger mr. ryan mr. salazar',
'mr. schiff mr. serrano mr. visclosky ms. wasserman schultz roll call votes taken in committee as required by clause 3',
'b of rule xiii, following are the results of the roll call votes taken during committee consideration of the bill.',
'roll call no. 4 date: may 7, 2009 measure: supplemental appropriations act, 2009 motion by: mr. frelinghuysen description: an amendment',
'to strike various rescissions of funds provided in the fy 2009 defense appropriations act for fuel costs and other programs',
'proposed in the bill. result: rejected, 22 yeas to 35 nays. members voting yea members voting nay mr. aderholt mr.',
'bishop mr. alexander mr. boyd mr. bonner mr. chandler mr. calvert mr. davis mr. carter ms. delauro mr. cole mr.',
'dicks mr. crenshaw mr. edwards mr. culberson mr. farr mrs. emerson mr. fattah mr. frelinghuysen mr. hinchey ms. granger mr.',
'honda mr. kingston mr. israel mr. kirk mr. jackson mr. latham mr. kennedy mr. latourette ms. kilpatrick mr. lewis ms.',
'lee mr. rehberg mrs. lowey mr. rogers ms. mccollum mr. simpson mr. mollohan mr. tiahrt mr. moran mr. wolf mr.',
'murtha mr. young mr. obey mr. olver mr. pastor mr. price mr. rodriguez mr. rothman ms. roybal allard mr. ruppersberger',
'mr. ryan mr. salazar mr. schiff mr. serrano mr. visclosky ms. wasserman schultz roll call votes taken in committee as',
'required by clause 3 b of rule xiii, following are the results of the roll call votes taken during committee',
'consideration of the bill. roll call no. 5 date: may 7, 2009 measure: supplemental appropriations act, 2009 motion by: mr.',
'wolf description: an amendment to prohibit funds to transfer or release individuals detained at guantanamo bay, cuba into the united',
'states prior to october 1, 2009, and to require certain plans to be submitted to the congress regarding the proposed',
'disposition of such individuals and the costs associated with the closure of guantanamo bay. result: rejected, 20 yeas to 32',
'nays. members voting yea members voting nay mr. alexander mr. bishop mr. bonner mr. boyd mr. calvert mr. chandler mr.',
'carter mr. davis mr. cole ms. delauro mr. crenshaw mr. edwards mr. culberson mr. farr mrs. emerson mr. fattah mr.',
'frelinghuysen mr. hinchey ms. granger mr. israel mr. kingston mr. kennedy mr. latham ms. kilpatrick mr. latourette ms. lee mr.',
'lewis mrs. lowey mr. rehberg ms. mccollum mr. rogers mr. mollohan mr. simpson mr. moran mr. tiahrt mr. murtha mr.',
'wolf mr. obey mr. young mr. olver mr. pastor mr. price mr. rodriguez mr. rothman ms. roybal allard mr. ruppersberger',
'mr. ryan mr. salazar mr. schiff mr. serrano mr. visclosky ms. wasserman schultz additional views by messrs. lewis, young, rogers,',
'wolf, kingston, frelinghuysen, tiahrt, wamp, latham, aderholt, emerson, granger, simpson, culberson, kirk, crenshaw, rehberg, carter, alexander, calvert, bonner, latourette, and',
'cole the fiscal year 2009 supplemental appropriations bill to address our continuing efforts in the global war on terror was',
'largely developed in the bipartisan tradition that has been the hallmark of defense related appropriations bills. the nation remains committed',
'to maintaining the successes our brave troops and other deployed personnel have achieved in iraq. at the same time we',
'must ask them to continue their sacrifices in afghanistan and elsewhere. we as a committee have a responsibility to those',
'brave individuals to ensure that they have the resources they need when they need them. despite our concerns with the',
'manner in which this bill was considered by the full committee, including the failure of the committee to adopt amendments',
'that would have improved the bill, we support moving this bill forward so that our brave men and women engaged',
'in the global war on terror have the resources they need to be successful. defense funding we believe the defense',
'section of this bill is a good product that provides the needed resources for the department of defense and the',
'warfighter. in total, it provides $84.5 billion for the remaining fiscal year 2009 requirements for military operations in afghanistan and',
'iraq. it was put together in the defense subcommittees strong tradition of bi partisanship and comity. in addition to personnel',
'and operations, the bill provides the warfighter with the tools needed to do their job. specifically, it provides $4.9 billion',
'for 1,800 mrap all terrain vehicles. these new, lighter variants are specifically designed for the more rugged terrain in afghanistan.',
'the bill also provides $2.25 billion for 8 c 17s and $904 million for 11 c 130js. these two planes',
'are performing the vast majority of our strategic and infra theater airlift, many flying well beyond their expected annual average',
'flight hours. funds are also included for f 22s, strykers, psychological health and traumatic brain injury research, national guard and',
'reserve equipment, and family advocacy programs. despite the bi partisan nature of the defense mark, an amendment was offered by',
'ranking member young in full committee. the amendment struck the general provision which rescinded $3.0 billion dollars in non emergency',
'fiscal year 2009 funds, and instead transferred these unspent fiscal year 2009 funds to purchase 280 additional mrap atvs, 3',
'additional c 17s, 4 additional c 130js, and provided just over $1.4 billion to help address the departments $2.5 billion',
'military personnel fiscal year 2009 shortfall, which had not been addressed in the chairmans mark. a substitute amendment to the',
'young amendment was offered by chairman murtha which simply spent $2.5 billion in new emergency funds to address the military',
'personnel shortfall. despite being accepted, the murtha substitute amendment did not, however, strike the provision rescinding the $3.0 billion from',
'base fiscal year 2009 funds. in other words, the defense fiscal year 2009 baseline was still reduced by $3.0 billion;',
'a reduction that will likely carry forward into the fiscal year 2010 allocation. in an attempt to correct this omission,',
'the frelinghuysen amendment moved to simply strike that rescission. unfortunately that amendment, which would have preserved fiscal year 2009 defense',
'funding for use by the department to address billions of dollars in valid unfunded defense requirements, was defeated on a',
'party line vote of 22 35. of equal concern to those of us who supported the frelinghuysen amendment, is that',
'some in the majority may use this $3 billion cut made to the fiscal year 2009 defense funding in this',
'bill as a justification to make a permanent $3 billion cut to the defense spending when the fiscal year 2010',
'allocation for the defense bill is built. we continue to oppose this provision and the unjustified reduction to the defense',
'allocation despite valid and critical unfunded requirements. we fear that these cuts may be a preview of things to come',
'in the fy 2010 appropriations process based on the trends in spending we have seen under the democrat majority as',
'indicated in the following chart. no plan for closing guantanamo the bill chairman obey presented to the committee did not',
'include $80 million requested by the administration related to closing the guantanamo bay detention facility. we believe the chairman was',
'fully justified in not providing these funds, as the administration has not provided the congress with a clear plan of',
'how the facility will wind down, and most importantly, what will be done with the detainees. we as committee republicans',
'are particularly concerned about inadequate planning and unacceptable security risks should detainees be released in the u.s. or transferred here',
'for trial or further detention. the detainees include individuals that participated in the planning and execution of terrorist attacks upon',
'america, including 9/11, the attack on the uss cole, and the u.s. embassy bombings in nairobi and dar es salaam.',
'the detainees in question include the following individuals who have been identified as the to 10 dangerous terrorists currently housed',
'at guantanamo bay. while the bill does not provide any additional funding to close guantanamo, the majority has not required',
'any planning and consultation with congress, and has done nothing to prevent the departments of defense and justice from continuing',
'ongoing shutdown activities without further congressional oversight. right now, the department of justice is leading three interagency task forces using',
'existing funds. one of these task forces is reviewing and making recommendations on whether to prosecute, transfer or release each',
'individual at guantanamo. that effort began immediately with the signature of the executive order on january 22, and continues today',
'with no requirement for congressional review or input. during consideration of the bill, ranking member frank wolf offered an amendment',
'that would have placed a moratorium on releasing or transferring any guantanamo detainees to the u.s. until the administration submits',
'a plan for the disposition of each detainee, including how security risks will be addressed, and a certification of the',
'consent of governors and state legislatures. in addition, the amendment would have required detailed analysis and justification for the full',
'costs of closing guantanamo, including the potentially enormous costs of trying and detaining individuals in the u.s., and any financial',
'arrangements with other countries agreeing to accept detainees. unfortunately, the wolf amendment was defeated on a party line vote of',
'20 32. instead, the committee adopted a watered down version of the language, that only requires the administration to report',
'on what they have done after the fact. before congress gets this report detainees may already be transferred to detention',
'centers in the u.s., or even released at large into u.s. communities. in addition, an amendment was offered by representative',
'tiahrt to simply prohibit the use of funds to transfer or release guantanamo detainees to the u.s. again, this amendment',
'was defeated on a party line vote 21 36. foreign terrorists trained to carry out mass casualty attacks cannot be',
'released in the united states. they also should not be transferred for detention or trial here, nor should they be',
'released abroad, without intensive congressional involvement to ensure maximum security and consideration of local concerns. by failing to adopt these',
'amendments, we believe the congress is withdrawing from participation in arriving at the best policies or how to deal with',
'detainees, and rubber stamping the administrations ongoing plan to release trained terrorists outright if that is what is necessary to',
'close guantanamo by the arbitrary date of january 22, 2010. forward funding fiscal year 2010 state and foreign assistance requirements',
'the state foreign operations chapter of this bill raises some serious concerns about the democrats ability to live by the',
'budgetary principles they espouse. the bill provides $2.6 billion more than the president requested in supplemental funding for the state',
'department and foreign assistance. this amounts to a 44 percent increase over the request. it is difficult to find an',
'explanation for this increase other than that the majority is attempting to offload these items in order to make headroom',
'for other needs in the fiscal year 2010 bill. this offloading of future needs onto this emergency bill is done',
'unabashedly, as the committee report contains numerous statements that clearly indicate the intention to fund items that are not needed',
'until fiscal year 2010. is this forward funding necessary when the presidents fiscal year 2010 budget already requests a 42',
'percent increase for state and international programs? we see absolutely no justification for the majority to use this emergency wartime',
'supplemental to forward fund international programs so that they do not have to compete for resources in fiscal year 2010',
'like all other discretionary programs. complicating a critical counterinsurgency effort the administration requested $400 million in this bill for a',
'pakistan counterinsurgency capability fund pccf to be funded through the defense department. this fund will support training and equipment for',
'the pakistan military and security forces to bolster their counterinsurgency efforts. defense secretary gates has noted that the pccf will',
'be a vital element of the presidents new afghanistan pakistan strategy.\1\ secretary gates has gone even further by stating that',
'the defense department needs the pccf to address the unique and urgent circumstances we face in pakistan for dealing with',
'a challenge that simultaneously requires wartime and peacetime capabilities.\2\ general petraeus and the u.s. ambassador on the ground have also',
'asked for this authority. \1\secretary gates testimony submitted to the senate appropriations committee, april 30, 2009. \2\ibid. we objected to',
'the chairmans original mark which included pccf in the state department, instead of the defense department as requested, and as',
'a result, chairman obey offered an amendment in committee markup. unfortunately, the chairmans amendment missed the mark. instead of having',
'the defense department oversee the pccf, the chairmans amendment, as passed in committee, serves to do nothing more than complicate',
'the implementation of this critical counterinsurgency effort. the bill now provides fy09 funds through the defense department, as requested, and',
'also includes advanced funds, not to be available until the last day of fy09. the intent behind this is to',
'take a proven defense department program and instead require the funds to pass through the state department first creating an',
'unnecessary layer of bureaucracy and likely delay in funding for this critical activity. why should the committee pre judge whether',
'this shift to the state department is advisable in an fy09 emergency spending bill. instead we believe this change, which',
'is contrary to the administrations own fy10 budget request, should instead be fully vetted as part of the fy10 process.',
'chairman obey has committed to completing appropriations bills on time this fiscal year, a goal we fully support. if that',
'is the case, the committee will have ample time to debate the fy10 defense and state foreign operations bills. in',
'addition, the state department has over $1 billion it still has not spent for assistance to pakistan, and some of',
'those funds date back to fy07. this raises serious concerns about the state departments ability to execute the pccf quickly',
'and efficiently. moreover, it is unclear what value, if any, the state department can bring to the urgent requirement of',
'strengthening the pakistan military, especially when the defense department will actually implement the aid. it is clear, however, that a',
'new front in the war against terrorism has opened in pakistan, and we must not hamstring the defense departments flexibility',
'to work with pakistans military to address this growing threat. our belief is shared by the administration, which is why',
'ranking member lewis offered an amendment to fund the pccf within the defense department as requested by the administration in',
'both their fy09 supplemental request and their fy10 budget request. unfortunately that amendment was rejected on a party line vote',
'of 22 36. we continue to believe that the placement of the pccf within the state department in fy10 is',
'both premature and ill advised. funds to combat drug smuggling and border violence we are baffled that the supplemental includes',
'$470 million to help mexican authorities counter the growing influence and violence of their drug cartels, but provides nothing to',
'our federal, state and local law enforcement and border security agencies to address this threatening issue on u.s. soil. we',
'were disappointed that the rogers amendment was defeated on a party line vote. that amendment would have provided $200 million',
'in critical resources to u.s. law enforcement agencies to address the mexican drug war spilling over to our side of',
'the border. the amendment was carefully offset with a mere 6.6% reduction in unrequested foreign assistance and would have left',
'in place over $2.8 billion in emergency foreign aid. we believe that the ongoing bloodshed in mexico and the very',
'real threat of spillover violence to u.s. cities is one of the most pressing homeland security matters facing our nation.',
'estimates are that over 7,000 people have been murdered in mexico as a result of the ongoing drug war between',
'cartels and mexican authorities since january 2008. spillover violence connected to drug activity has been documented in georgia, alabama, and',
'arizona. this is not to mention that ninety percent of the cocaine coming into the u.s., which causes incalculable damage',
'to our country and our families, enters the united states via mexico. unfortunately this pending supplemental bill provides no resources',
'to address this emerging threat, with the exception of a national guard contingency fund, the uses of which are unclear,',
'and an unrelated immigrant resettlement program that hardly constitutes counterdrug efforts. the rogers amendment would have met identified operational needs',
'for our law enforcement and border agencies, including the dea, the u.s. marshals service, and u.s. attorneys offices, and advanced',
'interdiction and investigation efforts at the department of homeland security by the border patrol, u.s. coast guard, and immigration and',
'customs enforcements border enforcement and interdiction units. the amendment also included critical funding for local law enforcement activities, including operation',
'stonegarden. we are disappointed that the majority rejected this amendment on a party line vote of 22 35. potential changes',
'to the committees longstanding traditional practices we are all proud members of the appropriations committee. many of us have served',
'on this committee for more than 30 years. we were all drawn to this committee because we firmly believe that',
'the work of this committee is one of the most important responsibilities vested in the united states congress by the',
'constitution. equally important, the committees longstanding tradition of collegiality, comity and bi partisanship ensured that this important work was done',
'in a fashion that enabled the committee to produce the best result possible for the american people. over our years',
'of service, we have seen this committee tackle some of the most difficult and controversial issues faced by the nation,',
'issues on which members often held principled but differing views. in the past, it had been a point of pride',
'to the committee membership that regardless of which party controlled the gavel, even on the most controversial issues, each committee',
'member was allowed the opportunity to offer his amendment freely, have his voice heard, and have his amendment voted on',
'directly. if during the course of committee debate, the committee membership determined that an alternative amendment was preferable, that alternative',
'was developed based on bi partisan negotiations with the goal of securing a compromise that was satisfactory to all interested',
'parties. if agreement was not possible, the committee member was allowed a free and fair vote on his amendment. this',
'trust and confidence that the members prerogative to offer and debate their amendments in a fair and open process has',
'also enabled our very capable professional staff on both sides of the aisle to freely share information with one another',
'in an attempt to forge compromise where possible, and where not, to fully inform the members for the committees debate.',
'all of these factors have been both reflections and hallmarks of the very best traditions of this committee. these traditions',
'stressed due consideration of every members voice in an informal and collegial legislative process rather the unnecessary parliamentary gamesmanship that',
'has so often plagued other committees. it is only because of this open and informal collegial process that the committee',
'has been able to successfully complete its enormous workload in an expeditious fashion and produce legislation reflecting the best interests',
'of the country. many of us have been concerned for some time that the committees longstanding traditions were not being',
'followed. last weeks full committee markup of the supplemental indicates that the committee may be on the cusp of abandoning',
'those traditions and practices that have distinguished this committee from all others in the congress. during the supplemental markup, the',
'chairman stated that he wanted to see amendments in advance of their consideration. however, when we shared those amendments as',
'a courtesy with the majority, they chose to use our courtesy against us to engage in parliamentary maneuvers which thwarted',
'our members from having votes on their amendments. this unfortunately was not the first time this has occurred. as a',
'result of this parliamentary gamesmanship, many of us have been reluctant to freely share our amendments with the majority in',
'advance of the markup due to a lack of confidence in our ability to be able to freely offer those',
'amendments at the markup. we find this trend deeply regrettable. we hope that moving forward this situation can be reversed.',
'we share the majoritys goal to complete our work expeditiously and in regular order. we believe that moving toward a',
'more formal legislative process in committee will likely hinder the committees ability to complete its important work quickly. like the',
'chairman, we fervently hope that fiscal year 2010 will not represent the fourth year in a row that the committee',
'has failed to consider its bills in regular order. we hope that as we begin consideration of our important work',
'the committee will return to the open and collegial legislative process that all members can trust will protect their right',
'to have their views and ideas considered. it is our belief that failure to do so not only does a',
'tremendous disservice to all committee members, but to the fine traditions of the committee itself, and ultimately the american public.',
'despite our concerns with the manner in which this bill was considered by the committee and the failure of the',
'committee to adopt the amendments we offered, we support moving this bill forward so that our brave men and women',
'engaged in the global war on terror have the resources they need to be successful. jerry lewis. harold rogers. jack',
'kingston. todd tiahrt. tom latham. jo ann emerson. michael simpson. mark kirk. bill young. frank wolf. rodney p. frelinghuysen. zach',
'wamp. robert b. aderholt. kay granger. john culberson. ander crenshaw. dennis rehberg. rodney alexander. jo bonner. tom cole. john carter.',
'ken calvert. steven latourette. additional views of todd tiahrt when approaching vital national security issues, congress has historically acted in',
'a prudent, bipartisan manner to ensure that the interests of the american people are protected. unfortunately, in a straight party',
'line vote, democrats rejected my amendment to prevent terrorists currently held at guantanamo bay, cuba, from coming to the united',
'states. more concerning was the constant belittling of the importance of this debate by the majority. whether or not terrorists',
'are brought to the united states is indeed an important debate, and our constituents deserve to know where we stand.',
'as the peoples representatives, it is our job to stand up to the administration and honor their wish that terrorists',
'not be brought to the united states. i applaud the committee for removing the $80 million requested by the administration',
'for an indeterminate plan to bring an undefined number of terrorists to the united states and close the detention facility',
'at guantanamo bay. nothing in this bill, however, will prevent the administration from releasing terrorists in americas neighborhoods. unless congress',
'takes preventive actions, the obama administration will bring dangerous terrorists to our shores. i do not want terrorists to come',
'to fort leavenworth, kansas, or any american town. bringing detainees to fort leavenworth would conflict with its primary mission of',
'being the educational center of the army and is impractical from a facilities and logistical perspective. most importantly, it would',
'place the citizens of leavenworth, johnson county, and the greater kansas city metro area at unnecessary risk. it is ironic',
'that as the department of homeland security works hard to prevent terrorists from crossing our borders; our own government would',
'bring proven terrorists directly to our streets. the obama administration has already authorized the release of 30 detainees from guantanamo',
'bay to the united states. dennis blair, the director of national intelligence, has said further that these terrorists should receive',
'welfare benefits: if we are to release them in the united states, we need some sort of assistance for them',
'to start a new life. you cant just put them on the street. one of those terrorists currently at guantanamo',
'bay is abu zubaydah. he was an operations planner and senior facilitator for al qaeda operatives. he arranged for terrorists',
'to travel from afghanistan to chechnya and bosnia in the late 1990s and oversaw training camps in afghanistan between 1995',
'and 2000. zubaydah was plotting an attack in israel at the time of his capture. also held at guantanamo bay',
'is ramzi binalshibh, a key facilitator of the attacks of september 11, 2001. he tried and failed to obtain a',
'visa to enter the united states to take part as a pilot hijacker. he wasnt dissuaded from his goal and',
'at the time of his arrest he was plotting to hijack and crash aircraft into heathrow airport in london. khalid',
'sheikh mohammed has been held at guantanamo bay since september 2006. the mastermind of the september 11th attacks and a',
'senior al qaeda leader, mohammed first proposed that horrific plot to osama bin laden in 1996. he is also responsible',
'for several other horrifying plots such as: the virtually simultaneous in flight bombings of 12 commercial airliners flying routes between',
'asia and the united states, the bali nightclub bombings, the failed bombing of american airlines flight 63, and the murder',
'of daniel pearl. at the time of his capture in 2003, he was plotting further attacks against the united states',
'and united kingdom. these are just three of the terrorists the obama administration wants to bring here. today there are',
'241 hardened terrorists who have killed and/or plotted to kill americans being held at guantanamo bay. these terrorists are among',
'the most dangerous people in the world. during the debate there were arguments that the detainees housed at guantanamo bay',
'are not really terrorists, but innocent civilians. it is dangerous not to understand that these are unrepentant terrorists determined to',
'pursue their long held violent goals. we know that over 60 of the detainees already released from guantanamo bay have',
'returned to a life of terrorism, such as maulvi abdul ghaffar. he was captured in early 2002 and held at',
'guantanamo bay for eight months. upon his release, ghaffar became the talibans regional commander in uruzgan and helmand provinces, carrying',
'out attacks on u.s. and afghan forces. in september, saeed shihri was responsible for an attack on the u.s. embassy',
'in yemen that killed nearly a dozen people. this was barely a year after he was released from guantanamo bay.',
'abdallah salih al ajmi, a kuwaiti, was repatriated from guantanamo in 2005, and transferred into kuwaiti custody. after he was',
'acquitted of terrorism charges in kuwait, he committed a successful suicide attack in mosul, iraq on march 25, 2008. ibrahim',
'shafir sen was transferred from guantanamo bay to turkey in november 2003. in january 2008, ibrahim shafir sen was arrested',
'in van, turkey, and charged as the leader of an active al qaida cell. make no mistake, the detainees at',
'guantanamo bay are terrorists who whole heartedly believe it is their duty to bring harm to americans. we have treated',
'them humanely, better even than american criminals, and built state of the art facilities to house, feed, care for and',
'even try them in military tribunals. there are no facilities in the united states that meet the standards at guantanamo',
'bay, even if americans wanted to have terrorists in their neighborhoods. bringing terrorists to the united states will place our',
'people and communities at risk. i hope congress reconsiders this action and places appropriate restrictions on the administration to prevent',
'terrorists from being brought and released into the united states. todd tiahrt.',