S.965 - U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007110th Congress (2007-2008)
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Hide Overview| Sponsor: | Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] (Introduced 03/22/2007) |
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| Committees: | Senate - Appropriations |
| Committee Reports: | S. Rept. 110-37 |
| Latest Action: | Senate - 03/22/2007 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 83. (All Actions) |
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Placed on Calendar Senate (03/22/2007)
[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. 965 Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)]
Calendar No. 83
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 965
[Report No. 110-37]
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 22, 2007
Mr. Byrd, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the following
original bill, which was read twice and placed on the calendar
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A BILL
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the
Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2007, and for other purposes, namely:
TITLE I
GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
CHAPTER 1
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Foreign Agricultural Service
public law 480 title ii grants
For an additional amount for ``Public Law 480 Title II Grants'',
during the current fiscal year, not otherwise recoverable, and
unrecovered prior years' costs, including interest thereon, under the
Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, for
commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under title
II of said Act, $475,000,000, to remain available until expended.
GENERAL PROVISION--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 1101. There is hereby appropriated $82,000,000 to reimburse
the Commodity Credit Corporation for the release of eligible
commodities under section 302(f)(2)(A) of the Bill Emerson Humanitarian
Trust Act (7 U.S.C. 1736f-1): Provided, That any such funds made
available to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation shall only be
used to replenish the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust.
CHAPTER 2
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
General Administration
office of the inspector general
For an additional amount for ``Office of the Inspector General'',
$500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
Legal Activities
salaries and expenses, general legal activities
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses, General Legal
Activities'', $4,093,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
salaries and expenses, united states attorneys
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses, United States
Attorneys'', $5,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
United States Marshals Service
salaries and expenses, united states marshals service
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses, United States
Marshals Service'', $25,000,000, to remain available until September
30, 2008.
National Security Division
Salaries and Expenses
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses,'' $1,736,000,
to remain available until September 30, 2008.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
salaries and expenses
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'',
$348,260,000, of which $338,260,000 is to remain available until
September 30, 2008 and $10,000,000 is to remain available until
expended to implement corrective actions in response to the findings
and recommendations in the Department of Justice Office of Inspector
General report entitled, ``A Review of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation's Use of National Security Letters''.
Drug Enforcement Administration
salaries and expenses
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'',
$25,100,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
salaries and expenses
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'', $4,000,000,
to remain available until September 30, 2008.
Federal Prison System
salaries and expenses
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'',
$17,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
CHAPTER 3
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE--MILITARY
MILITARY PERSONNEL
Military Personnel, Army
For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Army'',
$8,870,270,000.
Military Personnel, Navy
For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Navy'',
$1,100,410,000.
Military Personnel, Marine Corps
For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Marine Corps'',
$1,495,827,000.
Military Personnel, Air Force
For an additional amount for ``Military Personnel, Air Force'',
$1,218,587,000.
Reserve Personnel, Army
For an additional amount for ``Reserve Personnel, Army'',
$147,244,000.
Reserve Personnel, Navy
For an additional amount for ``Reserve Personnel, Navy'',
$77,523,000.
Reserve Personnel, Air Force
For an additional amount for ``Reserve Personnel, Air Force'',
$9,073,000.
National Guard Personnel, Army
For an additional amount for ``National Guard Personnel, Army'',
$474,978,000.
National Guard Personnel, Air Force
For an additional amount for ``National Guard Personnel, Air
Force'', $41,533,000.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Operation and Maintenance, Army
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Army'',
$20,373,379,000.
Operation and Maintenance, Navy
(including transfer of funds)
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Navy'',
$4,865,003,000, of which $120,293,000 shall be transferred to Coast
Guard, ``Operating Expenses'', for reimbursement for activities in
support of activities requested by the Navy.
Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Marine
Corps'', $1,101,594,000.
Operation and Maintenance, Air Force
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Air
Force'', $6,685,881,000.
Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Defense-
Wide'', $2,790,669,000, of which--
(1) not to exceed $25,000,000 may be used for the Combatant
Commander Initiative Fund, to be used in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom; and
(2) not to exceed $200,000,000, to remain available until
expended, may be used for payments to reimburse Pakistan,
Jordan, and other key cooperating nations, for logistical,
military, and other support provided to United States military
operations, notwithstanding any other provision of law:
Provided, That such payments may be made in such amounts as the
Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of
State, and in consultation with the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget, may determine, in his discretion, based
on documentation determined by the Secretary of Defense to
adequately account for the support provided, and such
determination is final and conclusive upon the accounting
officers of the United States, and 15 days following
notification to the appropriate congressional committees:
Provided further, That the Secretary of Defense shall provide
quarterly reports to the congressional defense committees on
the use of funds provided in this paragraph.
Operation and Maintenance, Army Reserve
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Army
Reserve'', $74,049,000.
Operation and Maintenance, Navy Reserve
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Navy
Reserve'', $111,066,000.
Operation and Maintenance, Marine Corps Reserve
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Marine
Corps Reserve'', $13,591,000.
Operation and Maintenance, Air Force Reserve
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Air Force
Reserve'', $10,160,000.
Operation and Maintenance, Army National Guard
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Army
National Guard'', $83,569,000.
Operation and Maintenance, Air National Guard
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance, Air
National Guard'', $38,429,000.
Afghanistan Security Forces Fund
For an additional amount for ``Afghanistan Security Forces Fund'',
$5,906,400,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
Iraq Security Forces Fund
For an additional amount for ``Iraq Security Forces Fund'',
$3,842,300,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
Iraq Freedom Fund
(including transfer of funds)
For an additional amount for ``Iraq Freedom Fund'', $455,600,000,
to remain available for transfer until September 30, 2008.
Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund
For an additional amount for ``Joint Improvised Explosive Device
Defeat Fund'', $2,432,800,000, to remain available until September 30,
2009.
PROCUREMENT
Aircraft Procurement, Army
For an additional amount for ``Aircraft Procurement, Army'',
$619,750,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Missile Procurement, Army
For an additional amount for ``Missile Procurement, Army'',
$111,473,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Procurement of Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles, Army
For an additional amount for ``Procurement of Weapons and Tracked
Combat Vehicles, Army'', $3,400,315,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2009.
Procurement of Ammunition, Army
For an additional amount for ``Procurement of Ammunition, Army'',
$681,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Other Procurement, Army
For an additional amount for ``Other Procurement, Army'',
$10,589,272,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Aircraft Procurement, Navy
For an additional amount for ``Aircraft Procurement, Navy'',
$963,903,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Weapons Procurement, Navy
For an additional amount for ``Weapons Procurement, Navy'',
$163,813,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Procurement of Ammunition, Navy and Marine Corps
For an additional amount for ``Procurement of Ammunition, Navy and
Marine Corps'', $159,833,000, to remain available until September 30,
2009.
Other Procurement, Navy
For an additional amount for ``Other Procurement, Navy'',
$722,506,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Procurement, Marine Corps
For an additional amount for ``Procurement, Marine Corps'',
$1,703,389,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Aircraft Procurement, Air Force
For an additional amount for ``Aircraft Procurement, Air Force'',
$1,431,756,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Missile Procurement, Air Force
For an additional amount for ``Missile Procurement, Air Force'',
$78,900,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Procurement of Ammunition, Air Force
For an additional amount for ``Procurement of Ammunition, Air
Force'', $6,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Other Procurement, Air Force
For an additional amount for ``Other Procurement, Air Force'',
$1,972,131,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
Procurement, Defense-Wide
For an additional amount for ``Procurement, Defense-Wide'',
$903,092,000, to remain available until September 30, 2009.
National Guard and Reserve Equipment
For an additional amount for ``National Guard and Reserve
Equipment'', $1,000,000,000, to remain available until September 30,
2009.
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army
For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test and
Evaluation, Army'', $125,576,000, to remain available until September
30, 2008.
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Navy
For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test and
Evaluation, Navy'', $308,212,000, to remain available until September
30, 2008.
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Air Force
For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test and
Evaluation, Air Force'', $233,869,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2008.
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide
For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Test and
Evaluation, Defense-Wide'', $522,804,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2008.
REVOLVING AND MANAGEMENT FUNDS
National Defense Sealift Fund
For an additional amount for ``National Defense Sealift Fund'',
$5,000,000.
Defense Working Capital Funds
For an additional amount for ``Defense Working Capital Funds'',
$1,315,526,000.
OTHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROGRAMS
Defense Health Program
For an additional amount for ``Defense Health Program'',
$2,466,847,000; of which $2,277,147,000 shall be for operation and
maintenance; of which $118,000,000, to remain available for obligation
until September 30, 2009, shall be for Procurement; and of which
$71,700,000, to remain available for obligation until September 30,
2008, shall be for Research, development, test and evaluation.
Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense
(including transfer of funds)
For an additional amount for ``Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug
Activities, Defense'', $254,665,000, to remain available until
expended: Provided, That these funds may be used only for such
activities related to Afghanistan and Central Asia: Provided further,
That the Secretary of Defense may transfer such funds only to
appropriations for military personnel; operation and maintenance;
procurement; and research, development, test and evaluation: Provided
further, That the funds transferred shall be merged with and be
available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the
appropriation to which transferred: Provided further, That the transfer
authority provided in this paragraph is in addition to any other
transfer authority available to the Department of Defense: Provided
further, That upon a determination that all or part of the funds
transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes
provided herein, such amounts may be transferred back to this
appropriation.
RELATED AGENCY
Intelligence Community Management Account
For an additional amount for ``Intelligence Community Management
Account'', $71,726,000.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 1301. Appropriations provided in this chapter are available
for obligation until September 30, 2007, unless otherwise provided in
this chapter.
(transfer of funds)
Sec. 1302. Upon his determination that such action is necessary in
the national interest, the Secretary of Defense may transfer between
appropriations up to $3,500,000,000 of the funds made available to the
Department of Defense in this title: Provided, That the Secretary shall
notify the Congress promptly of each transfer made pursuant to the
authority in this section: Provided further, That the authority
provided in this section is in addition to any other transfer authority
available to the Department of Defense and is subject to the same terms
and conditions as the authority provided in section 8005 of the
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2007 (Public Law 109-289; 120
Stat. 1257), except for the fourth proviso: Provided further, That
funds previously transferred to the ``Joint Improvised Explosive Device
Defeat Fund'' and the ``Iraq Security Forces Fund'' under the authority
of section 8005 of Public Law 109-289 and transferred back to their
source appropriations accounts shall not be taken into account for
purposes of the limitation on the amount of funds that may be
transferred under section 8005.
Sec. 1303. Funds appropriated in this chapter, or made available by
the transfer of funds in or pursuant to this chapter, for intelligence
activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the Congress for
purposes of section 504(a)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
U.S.C. 414(a)(1)).
Sec. 1304. None of the funds provided in this chapter may be used
to finance programs or activities denied by Congress in fiscal years
2006 or 2007 appropriations to the Department of Defense or to initiate
a procurement or research, development, test and evaluation new start
program without prior written notification to the congressional defense
committees.
Sec. 1305. During fiscal year 2007, the Secretary of Defense may
transfer not to exceed $6,300,000 of the amounts in or credited to the
Defense Cooperation Account, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2608, to such
appropriations or funds of the Department of Defense as he shall
determine for use consistent with the purposes for which such funds
were contributed and accepted: Provided, That such amounts shall be
available for the same time period as the appropriation to which
transferred: Provided further, That the Secretary shall report to the
Congress all transfers made pursuant to this authority.
Sec. 1306. (a) Authority to Provide Support.--Of the amount
appropriated by this title under the heading, ``Drug Interdiction and
Counter-Drug Activities, Defense'', not to exceed $60,000,000 may be
used for support for counter-drug activities of the Governments of
Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan: Provided, That such support
shall be in addition to support provided for the counter-drug
activities of such Governments under any other provision of the law.
(b) Types of Support.--
(1) Except as specified in subsection (b)(2) of this
section, the support that may be provided under the authority
in this section shall be limited to the types of support
specified in section 1033(c)(1) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105-85, as
amended by Public Laws 106-398, 108-136, and 109-364) and
conditions on the provision of support as contained in section
1033 shall apply for fiscal year 2007.
(2) The Secretary of Defense may transfer vehicles,
aircraft, and detection, interception, monitoring and testing
equipment to said Governments for counter-drug activities.
Sec. 1307. (a) From funds made available for operations and
maintenance in this title to the Department of Defense, not to exceed
$456,400,000 may be used, notwithstanding any other provision of law,
to fund the Commander's Emergency Response Program, for the purpose of
enabling military commanders in Iraq and Afghanistan to respond to
urgent humanitarian relief and reconstruction requirements within their
areas of responsibility by carrying out programs that will immediately
assist the Iraqi and Afghan people.
(b) Quarterly Reports.--Not later than 15 days after the end of
each fiscal year quarter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report regarding the source of funds
and the allocation and use of funds during that quarter that were made
available pursuant to the authority provided in this section or under
any other provision of law for the purposes of the programs under
subsection (a).
Sec. 1308. During fiscal year 2007, supervision and administration
costs associated with projects carried out with funds appropriated to
``Afghanistan Security Forces Fund'' or ``Iraq Security Forces Fund''
in this chapter may be obligated at the time a construction contract is
awarded: Provided, That for the purpose of this section, supervision
and administration costs include all in-house Government costs.
Sec. 1309. Section 1005(c)(2) of the National Defense Authorization
Act, Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364) is amended by striking
``$310,277,000'' and inserting ``$376,446,000''.
Sec. 1310. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made
available by this or any other Act shall be obligated or expended by
the United States Government for a purpose as follows:
(1) To establish any military installation or base for the
purpose of providing for the permanent stationing of United
States Armed Forces in Iraq.
(2) To exercise United States control over any oil resource
of Iraq.
Sec. 1311. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used
in contravention of the following laws enacted or regulations
promulgated to implement the United Nations Convention Against Torture
and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (done at
New York on December 10, 1984):
(1) Section 2340A of title 18, United States Code;
(2) Section 2242 of the Foreign Affairs Reform and
Restructuring Act of 1998 (division G of Public Law 105-277;
112 Stat. 2681-822; 8 U.S.C. 1231 note) and regulations
prescribed thereto, including regulations under part 208 of
title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, and part 95 of title 22,
Code of Federal Regulations; and
(3) Sections 1002 and 1003 of the Department of Defense,
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in
the Gulf of Mexico, and Pandemic Influenza Act, 2006 (Public
Law 109-148).
Sec. 1312. Section 9007 of Public Law 109-289 is amended by
striking ``20'' and inserting ``287''.
Sec. 1313. Inspection of Military Medical Treatment Facilities,
Military Quarters Housing Medical Hold Personnel, and Military Quarters
Housing Medical Holdover Personnel.l (a) Periodic Inspection
Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall inspect each facility of the
Department of Defense as follows:
(A) Each military medical treatment facility.
(B) Each military quarters housing medical hold
personnel.
(C) Each military quarters housing medical holdover
personnel.
(2) Purpose.--The purpose of an inspection under this
subsection is to ensure that the facility or quarters concerned
meets acceptable standards for the maintenance and operation of
medical facilities, quarters housing medical hold personnel, or
quarters housing medical holdover personnel, as applicable.
(b) Acceptable Standards.--For purposes of this section, acceptable
standards for the operation and maintenance of military medical
treatment facilities, military quarters housing medical hold personnel,
or military quarters housing medical holdover personnel are each of the
following:
(1) Generally accepted standards for the accreditation of
non-military medical facilities, or for facilities used to
quarter individuals with medical conditions that may require
medical supervision, as applicable, in the United States.
(2) Standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).
(c) Additional Inspections on Identified Deficiencies.--
(1) In general.--In the event a deficiency is identified
pursuant to subsection (a) at a facility or quarters described
in paragraph (1) of that subsection--
(A) the commander of such facility or quarters, as
applicable, shall submit to the Secretary a detailed
plan to correct the deficiency; and
(B) the Secretary shall reinspect such facility or
quarters, as applicable, not less often than once every
180 days until the deficiency is corrected.
(2) Construction with other inspections.--An inspection of
a facility or quarters under this subsection is in addition to
any inspection of such facility or quarters under subsection
(a).
(d) Reports on Inspections.--A complete copy of the report on each
inspection conducted under subsections (a) and (c) shall be submitted
in unclassified form to the applicable military medical command and to
the congressional defense committees.
(e) Report on Standards.--In the event no standards for the
maintenance and operation of military medical treatment facilities,
military quarters housing medical hold personnel, or military quarters
housing medical holdover personnel exist as of the date of the
enactment of this Act, or such standards as do exist do not meet
acceptable standards for the maintenance and operation of such
facilities or quarters, as the case may be, the Secretary shall, not
later than 30 days after that date, submit to Congress a report setting
forth the plan of the Secretary to ensure--
(1) the adoption by the Department of standards for the
maintenance and operation of military medical facilities,
military quarters housing medical hold personnel, or military
quarters housing medical holdover personnel, as applicable,
that meet--
(A) acceptable standards for the maintenance and
operation of such facilities or quarters, as the case
may be; and
(B) standards under the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990; and
(2) the comprehensive implementation of the standards
adopted under paragraph (1) at the earliest date practicable.
Sec. 1314. From funds made available for the ``Iraq Security Forces
Fund'' for fiscal year 2007, up to $155,500,000 may be used,
notwithstanding any other provision of law, to provide assistance, with
the concurrence of the Secretary of State, to the Government of Iraq to
support the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of militias
and illegal armed groups.
Sec. 1315. Revision of United States Policy on Iraq. (a)
Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Congress and the American people will continue to
support and protect the members of the United States Armed
Forces who are serving or have served bravely and honorably in
Iraq.
(2) The circumstances referred to in the Authorization for
Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public
Law 107-243) have changed substantially.
(3) United States troops should not be policing a civil
war, and the current conflict in Iraq requires principally a
political solution.
(4) United States policy on Iraq must change to emphasize
the need for a political solution by Iraqi leaders in order to
maximize the chances of success and to more effectively fight
the war on terror.
(b) Prompt Commencement of Phased Redeployment of United States
Forces From Iraq.--
(1) Transition of mission.--The President shall promptly
transition the mission of United States forces in Iraq to the
limited purposes set forth in paragraph (2).
(2) Commencement of phased redeployment from iraq.--The
President shall commence the phased redeployment of United
States forces from Iraq not later than 120 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, with the goal of redeploying, by
March 31, 2008, all United States combat forces from Iraq
except for a limited number that are essential for the
following purposes:
(A) Protecting United States and coalition
personnel and infrastructure.
(B) Training and equipping Iraqi forces.
(C) Conducting targeted counter-terrorism
operations.
(3) Comprehensive strategy.--Paragraph (2) shall be
implemented as part of a comprehensive diplomatic, political,
and economic strategy that includes sustained engagement with
Iraq's neighbors and the international community for the
purpose of working collectively to bring stability to Iraq.
(4) Reports required.--Not later than 60 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days
thereafter, the President shall submit to Congress a report on
the progress made in transitioning the mission of the United
States forces in Iraq and implementing the phased redeployment
of United States forces from Iraq as required under this
subsection, as well as a classified campaign plan for Iraq,
including strategic and operational benchmarks and projected
redeployment dates of United States forces from Iraq.
(c) Benchmarks for the Government of Iraq.--
(1) Sense of congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(A) achieving success in Iraq is dependent on the
Government of Iraq meeting specific benchmarks, as
reflected in previous commitments made by the
Government of Iraq, including--
(i) deploying trained and ready Iraqi
security forces in Baghdad;
(ii) strengthening the authority of Iraqi
commanders to make tactical and operational
decisions without political intervention;
(iii) disarming militias and ensuring that
Iraqi security forces are accountable only to
the central government and loyal to the
constitution of Iraq;
(iv) enacting and implementing legislation
to ensure that the energy resources of Iraq
benefit all Iraqi citizens in an equitable
manner;
(v) enacting and implementing legislation
that equitably reforms the de-Ba'athification
process in Iraq;
(vi) ensuring a fair process for amending
the constitution of Iraq so as to protect
minority rights; and
(vii) enacting and implementing rules to
equitably protect the rights of minority
political parties in the Iraqi Parliament; and
(B) each benchmark set forth in subparagraph (A)
should be completed expeditiously and pursuant to a
schedule established by the Government of Iraq.
(2) Report.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 60 days thereafter, the
Commander, Multi-National Forces-Iraq shall submit to Congress
a report describing and assessing in detail the current
progress being made by the Government of Iraq in meeting the
benchmarks set forth in paragraph (1)(A).
CHAPTER 4
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE ACTIVITIES
National Nuclear Security Administration
defense nuclear nonproliferation
For an additional amount for ``Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation'',
$63,000,000.
CHAPTER 5
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
United States Customs and Border Protection
salaries and expenses
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'',
$140,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
air and marine interdiction, operations, maintenance, and procurement
For an additional amount for ``Air and Marine Interdiction,
Operations, Maintenance, and Procurement'', for air and marine
operations on the Northern Border and the Great Lakes, including the
final Northern Border air wing, $75,000,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2008.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
salaries and expenses
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'',
$20,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
Transportation Security Administration
aviation security
For an additional amount for ``Aviation Security'', $660,000,000;
of which $600,000,000 shall be for procurement and installation of
checked baggage explosives detection systems, to remain available until
expended; and $60,000,000 shall be for air cargo security, to remain
available until September 30, 2008.
federal air marshals
For an additional amount for ``Federal Air Marshals'', $15,000,000,
to remain available until September 30, 2008.
Preparedness
management and administration
For an additional amount for ``Office of the Chief Medical
Officer'' for nuclear preparedness and other activities, $18,000,000,
to remain available until September 30, 2008.
infrastructure protection and information security
For an additional amount for ``Infrastructure Protection and
Information Security'' for chemical site security activities,
$18,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
administrative and regional operations
For an additional amount for ``Administrative and Regional
Operations'' for necessary expenses related to title V of the Homeland
Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq. (as amended by section 611
of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (6 U.S.C.
701 note; Public Law 109-295))), $20,000,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2008: Provided, That none of the funds available under
this heading may be obligated until the Committees on Appropriations of
the Senate and the House of Representatives receive and approve a plan
for expenditure.
state and local programs
For an additional amount for ``State and Local Programs'',
$850,000,000; of which $190,000,000 shall be for port security pursuant
to section 70107(l) of title 46 United States Code; $625,000,000 shall
be for intercity rail passenger transportation, freight rail, and
transit security grants; and $35,000,000 shall be for regional grants
and technical assistance to high risk urban areas for catastrophic
event planning and preparedness: Provided, That none of the funds made
available under this heading may be obligated for such regional grants
and technical assistance until the Committees on Appropriations of the
Senate and the House of Representatives receive and approve a plan for
expenditure: Provided further, That funds for such regional grants and
technical assistance shall remain available until September 30, 2008.
emergency management performance grants
For an additional amount for ``Emergency Management Performance
Grants'' for necessary expenses related to the Nationwide Plan Review,
$100,000,000.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
For an additional amount for expenses of ``United States
Citizenship and Immigration Services'' to address backlogs of security
checks associated with pending applications and petitions, $30,000,000,
to remain available until September 30, 2008: Provided, That none of
the funds made available under this heading shall be available for
obligation until the Secretary of Homeland Security, in consultation
with the United States Attorney General, submits to the Committees on
Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan to
eliminate the backlog of security checks that establishes information
sharing protocols to ensure United States Citizenship and Immigration
Services has the information it needs to carry out its mission.
Science and Technology
research, development, acquisition, and operations
For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, Acquisition,
and Operations'' for air cargo research, $15,000,000, to remain
available until expended.
Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
research, development, and operations
For an additional amount for ``Research, Development, and
Operations'' for non-container, rail, aviation and intermodal radiation
detection activities, $39,000,000, to remain available until expended.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 1501. None of the funds provided in this Act, or Public Law
109-295, shall be available to carry out section 872 of Public Law 107-
296.
Sec. 1502. Section 550 of the Department of Homeland Security
Appropriations Act, 2007 (6 U.S.C. 121 note) is amended by adding at
the end the following:
``(h) This section shall not preclude or deny any right of any
State or political subdivision thereof to adopt or enforce any
regulation, requirement, or standard of performance with respect to
chemical facility security that is more stringent than a regulation,
requirement, or standard of performance issued under this section, or
otherwise impair any right or jurisdiction of any State with respect to
chemical facilities within that State, unless there is an actual
conflict between this section and the law of that State.''.
CHAPTER 6
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Military Construction, Army
For an additional amount for ``Military Construction, Army'',
$1,261,390,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008: Provided,
That such funds may be obligated and expended to carry out planning and
design and military construction projects not otherwise authorized by
law: Provided further, That of the funds provided under this heading,
$280,300,000 shall not be obligated or expended until the Secretary of
Defense certifies that none of the funds are to be used for the purpose
of providing facilities for the permanent basing of U.S. military
personnel in Iraq.
Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps
For an additional amount for ``Military Construction, Navy and
Marine Corps'', $347,890,000, to remain available until September 30,
2008: Provided, That such funds may be obligated and expended to carry
out planning and design and military construction projects not
otherwise authorized by law.
Military Construction, Air Force
For an additional amount for ``Military Construction, Air Force'',
$34,700,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008: Provided,
That such funds may be obligated and expended to carry out planning and
design and military construction projects not otherwise authorized by
law.
CHAPTER 7
DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Administration of Foreign Affairs
diplomatic and consular programs
For an additional amount for ``Diplomatic and Consular Programs'',
$815,796,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008, of which
$70,000,000 for World Wide Security Upgrades is available until
expended: Provided, That of the funds appropriated under this heading,
not more than $20,000,000 shall be made available for public diplomacy
programs: Provided further, That prior to the obligation of funds
pursuant to the previous proviso, the Secretary of State shall submit a
report to the Committees on Appropriations describing a comprehensive
public diplomacy strategy, with goals and expected results, for fiscal
years 2007 and 2008: Provided further, That within 15 days of enactment
of this Act, the Office of Management and Budget shall apportion
$15,000,000 from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by
chapter 8 of title II of division B of Public Law 109-148 under the
heading ``Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service'' for
emergency evacuations: Provided further, That of the amount made
available under this heading for Iraq, not to exceed $20,000,000 may be
transferred to, and merged with, funds in the ``Emergencies in the
Diplomatic and Consular Service'' appropriations account, to be
available only for emergency evacuations and terrorism rewards.
office of inspector general
For an additional amount for ``Office of Inspector General'',
$36,500,000, to remain available until December 31, 2008: Provided,
That of the funds appropriated under this heading, not less than
$1,500,000 shall be made available for activities related to oversight
of assistance furnished for Iraq and Afghanistan with funds
appropriated in this Act and in prior appropriations Acts: Provided
further, That $35,000,000 of these funds shall be transferred to the
Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction for reconstruction
oversight.
educational and cultural exchange programs
For an additional amount for ``Educational and Cultural Exchange
Programs'', $25,000,000, to remain available until expended.
International Organizations
contributions to international organizations
For an additional amount for ``Contributions to International
Organizations'', $59,000,000, to remain available until September 30,
2008.
contributions for international peacekeeping activities
For an additional amount for ``Contributions for International
Peacekeeping Activities'', $200,000,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2008.
RELATED AGENCY
Broadcasting Board of Governors
international broadcasting operations
For an additional amount for ``International Broadcasting
Operations'' for activities related to broadcasting to the Middle East,
$10,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
United States Agency for International Development
child survival and health programs fund
For an additional amount for ``Child Survival and Health Programs
Fund'', $161,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008:
Provided, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds made
available under the heading ``Millennium Challenge Corporation'' and
``Global HIV/AIDS Initiative'' in prior Acts making appropriations for
foreign operations, export financing and related programs may be made
available to combat the avian influenza, subject to the regular
notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.
international disaster and famine assistance
For an additional amount for ``International Disaster and Famine
Assistance'', $187,000,000, to remain available until expended:
Provided, That of the funds appropriated under this heading, not less
than $65,000,000 shall be made available for assistance for internally
displaced persons in Iraq, not less than $18,000,000 shall be made
available for emergency shelter, fuel and other assistance for
internally displaced persons in Afghanistan, not less than $10,000,000
shall be made available for assistance for northern Uganda, not less
than $10,000,000 shall be made available for assistance for eastern
Democratic Republic of the Congo, and not less than $10,000,000 shall
be made available for assistance for Chad.
operating expenses of the united states agency for international
development
For an additional amount for ``Operating Expenses of the United
States Agency for International Development'', $5,700,000, to remain
available until September 30, 2008.
operating expenses of the united states agency for international
development office of inspector general
For an additional amount for ``Operating Expenses of the United
States Agency for International Development Office of Inspector
General'', $4,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008:
Provided, That of the funds appropriated under this heading, not less
than $3,000,000 shall be made available for activities related to
oversight of assistance furnished for Iraq with funds appropriated in
this Act and in prior appropriations Acts, and not less than $1,000,000
shall be made available for activities related to oversight of
assistance furnished for Afghanistan with funds appropriated in this
Act and in prior appropriations Acts.
OTHER BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Economic Support Fund
For an additional amount for ``Economic Support Fund'',
$2,602,200,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008: Provided,
That of the funds appropriated under this heading that are available
for assistance for Iraq, not less than $100,000,000 shall be made
available to the United States Agency for International Development for
continued support for its Community Action Program in Iraq, of which
not less than $5,000,000 shall be made available for the fund
established by section 2108 of Public Law 109-13: Provided further,
That of the funds appropriated under this heading that are available
for assistance for Afghanistan, not less than $10,000,000 shall be made
available to the United States Agency for International Development for
continued support for its Afghan Civilian Assistance Program: Provided
further, That of the funds appropriated under this heading, not less
than $6,000,000 shall be made available for assistance for elections,
reintegration of ex-combatants, and other assistance to support the
peace process in Nepal: Provided further, That of the funds
appropriated under this heading, not less than $3,200,000 shall be made
available, notwithstanding any other provision of law, for assistance
for Vietnam for environmental remediation of dioxin storage sites and
to support health programs in communities near those sites: Provided
further, That funds made available pursuant to the previous proviso
should be matched, to the maximum extent possible, with contributions
from other governments, multilateral organizations, and private
sources: Provided further, That of the funds made available under this
heading, not less than $6,000,000 shall be made available for typhoon
reconstruction assistance for the Philippines: Provided further, That
of the funds made available under this heading, not less than
$110,000,000 shall be made available for assistance for Pakistan, of
which not less than $5,000,000 shall be made available for political
party development and election monitoring activities: Provided further,
That of the funds appropriated under this heading, not less than
$2,000,000 shall be made available to support the peace process in
northern Uganda: Provided further, That of the funds made available
under the heading ``Economic Support Fund'' in Public Law 109-234 for
Iraq to promote democracy, rule of law and reconciliation, $2,000,000
should be made available for the United States Institute of Peace for
programs and activities in Afghanistan to remain available until
September 30, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States
For an additional amount for ``Assistance for Eastern Europe and
the Baltic States'', $214,000,000, to remain available until September
30, 2008, for assistance for Kosovo.
Democracy Fund
For an additional amount for ``Democracy Fund'', $465,000,000, to
remain available until September 30, 2008: Provided, That of the funds
appropriated under this heading, not less than $385,000,000 shall be
made available for the Human Rights and Democracy Fund of the Bureau of
Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Department of State, for democracy,
human rights, and rule of law programs in Iraq: Provided further, That
prior to the initial obligation of funds made available under this
heading for Iraq for the Political Participation Fund or the National
Institutions Fund, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the
Committees on Appropriations describing a comprehensive, long-term
strategy, with goals and expected results, for strengthening and
advancing democracy in Iraq: Provided further, That of the funds
appropriated under this heading, not less than $5,000,000 shall be made
available for media and reconciliation programs in Somalia.
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement
(including rescission of funds)
For an additional amount for ``International Narcotics Control and
Law Enforcement'', $210,000,000, to remain available until September
30, 2008.
Of the amounts made available for procurement of a maritime patrol
aircraft for the Colombian Navy under this heading in Public Law 109-
234, $13,000,000 are rescinded.
Migration and Refugee Assistance
For an additional amount for ``Migration and Refugee Assistance'',
$143,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008: Provided,
That of the funds appropriated under this heading, not less than
$65,000,000 shall be made available for assistance for Iraqi refugees
including not less than $5,000,000 to rescue Iraqi scholars, and not
less than $18,000,000 shall be made available for assistance for Afghan
refugees.
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund
For an additional amount for ``United States Emergency Refugee and
Migration Assistance Fund'', $55,000,000, to remain available until
expended.
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs
For an additional amount for ``Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism,
Demining and Related Programs'', $27,500,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
International Affairs Technical Assistance Program
For an additional amount for ``International Affairs Technical
Assistance'', $2,750,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
MILITARY ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
Foreign Military Financing Program
For an additional amount for ``Foreign Military Financing
Program'', $220,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008,
for assistance for Lebanon.
Peacekeeping Operations
(including transfer of funds)
For an additional amount for ``Peacekeeping Operations'',
$323,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008, of which up
to $128,000,000 may be transferred, subject to the regular notification
procedures of the Committees on Appropriations, to ``Contributions to
International Peacekeeping Activities'', to be made available,
notwithstanding any other provision of law, for assessed costs of
United Nations Peacekeeping Missions: Provided, That of the funds
appropriated under this heading, not less than $45,000,000 shall be
made available, notwithstanding section 660 of the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961, for assistance for Liberia for security sector reform.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
authorization of funds
Sec. 1701. Funds appropriated by this title may be obligated and
expended notwithstanding section 10 of Public Law 91-672 (22 U.S.C.
2412), section 15 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956
(22 U.S.C. 2680), section 313 of the Foreign Relations Authorization
Act, Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995 (22 U.S.C. 6212), and section 504(a)(1)
of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 414(a)(1)).
extension of availability of funds
Sec. 1702. Section 1302(a) of Public Law 109-234 is amended by
striking ``one additional year'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``two
additional years''.
extension of oversight authority
Sec. 1703. Section 3001(o)(1)(B) of the Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and
Afghanistan, 2004 (Public Law 108-106; 117 Stat. 1238; 5 U.S.C. App.,
note to section 8G of Public Law 95-452), as amended by section 1054(b)
of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2007 (Public Law 109-364; 120 Stat. 2397) and section 2 of the Iraq
Reconstruction Accountability Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-440), is
amended by inserting ``or fiscal year 2007'' after ``fiscal year
2006''.
debt restructuring
Sec. 1704. Amounts appropriated for fiscal year 2007 for
``Bilateral Economic Assistance--Department of the Treasury--Debt
Restructuring'' may be used to assist Liberia in retiring its debt
arrearages to the International Monetary Fund, the International Bank
for Reconstruction and Development, and the African Development Bank.
jordan
(including transfer of funds)
Sec. 1705. Of the funds appropriated by this Act for assistance for
Iraq under the heading ``Economic Support Fund'' that are available to
support Provincial Reconstruction Team activities, up to $100,000,000
may be transferred to, and merged with, funds appropriated by this Act
under the headings ``Foreign Military Financing Program'' and
``Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs'' for
assistance for Jordan: Provided, That funds transferred pursuant to
this section shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of
the Committees on Appropriations.
lebanon
Sec. 1706. Prior to the initial obligation of funds made available
in this Act for assistance for Lebanon under the headings ``Foreign
Military Financing Program'' and ``Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism,
Demining and Related Programs'', the Secretary of State shall certify
to the Committees on Appropriations that all practicable efforts have
been made to ensure that such assistance is not provided to or through
any individual, or private or government entity, that advocates, plans,
sponsors, engages in, or has engaged in, terrorist activity: Provided,
That this section shall be effective notwithstanding section 534(a) of
Public Law 109-102, which is made applicable to funds appropriated for
fiscal year 2007 by the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, as
amended.
human rights and democracy fund
Sec. 1707. The Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human
Rights and Labor shall be responsible for all policy, funding, and
programming decisions regarding funds made available under this Act and
prior Acts making appropriations for foreign operations, export
financing and related programs for the Human Rights and Democracy Fund
of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor.
inspector general oversight of iraq and afghanistan
Sec. 1708. (a) In General.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Inspector
General of the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of
Governors (referred to in this section as the ``Inspector General'')
may use personal services contracts to engage citizens of the United
States to facilitate and support the Office of the Inspector General's
oversight of programs and operations related to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Individuals engaged by contract to perform such services shall not, by
virtue of such contract, be considered to be employees of the United
States Government for purposes of any law administered by the Office of
Personnel Management. The Secretary of State may determine the
applicability to such individuals of any law administered by the
Secretary concerning the performance of such services by such
individuals.
(b) Conditions.--The authority under paragraph (1) is subject to
the following conditions:
(1) The Inspector General determines that existing
personnel resources are insufficient.
(2) The contract length for a personal services contractor,
including options, may not exceed 1 year, unless the Inspector
General makes a finding that exceptional circumstances justify
an extension of up to 2 additional years.
(3) Not more than 20 individuals may be employed at any
time as personal services contractors under the program.
(c) Termination of Authority.--The authority to award personal
services contracts under this section shall terminate on December 31,
2008. A contract entered into prior to the termination date under this
paragraph may remain in effect until not later than December 31, 2009.
(d) Other Authorities Not Affected.--The authority under this
section is in addition to any other authority of the Inspector General
to hire personal services contractors.
funding tables
Sec. 1709. (a) Funds provided in this Act for the following
accounts shall be made available for programs and countries in the
amounts contained in the respective tables included in the report
accompanying this Act:
``Diplomatic and Consular Programs''.
``Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs''.
``International Disaster and Famine Assistance''.
``Economic Support Fund''.
``Assistance for Eastern Europe and Baltic States''.
``Democracy Fund''.
``Migration and Refugee Assistance''.
``Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related
Programs''.
``Peacekeeping Operations''.
(b) Any proposed increases or decreases to the amounts contained in
the tables in the accompanying report shall be subject to the regular
notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations and section
634A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
benchmarks for certain reconstruction assistance for iraq
Sec. 1710. (a) Benchmarks.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, fifty percent of the funds appropriated by this Act for assistance
for Iraq under the headings ``Economic Support Fund'' and
``International Narcotics and Law Enforcement'' shall be withheld from
obligation until the President certifies to the Committees on
Appropriations and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees
on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives
that the Government of Iraq has--
(1) enacted a broadly accepted hydro-carbon law that
equitably shares oil revenues among all Iraqis;
(2) adopted legislation necessary for the conduct of
provincial and local elections, taken steps to implement such
legislation, and set a schedule to conduct provincial and local
elections;
(3) reformed current laws governing the de-Baathification
process to allow for more equitable treatment of individuals
affected by such laws;
(4) amended the Constitution of Iraq consistent with the
principles contained in Article 137 of such constitution; and
(5) allocated and begun expenditure of $10,000,000,000 in
Iraqi revenues for reconstruction projects, including delivery
of essential services, on an equitable basis.
(b) Exemptions.--The requirement to withhold funds from obligation
pursuant to subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to funds made
available under the heading ``Economic Support Fund'' that are
administered by the United States Agency for International Development
for continued support for the Community Action Program, assistance for
civilian victims of the military operations, and the Community
Stabilization Program in Iraq, or for programs and activities to
promote democracy, governance, human rights, and rule of law.
(c) Report.--At the time the President certifies to the Committees
on Appropriations and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the
Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives that the Government of Iraq has met the benchmarks
described in subsection (a), the President shall submit to such
Committees a report that contains a detailed description of the
specific actions that the Government of Iraq has taken to meet each of
the benchmarks referenced in the certification.
relief for iraqi, hmong and other refugees who do not pose a threat to
the united states
Sec. 1711. (a) Amendment to Authority to Determine the Bar to
Admission Inapplicable.--Section 212(d)(3)(B)(i) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(3)(B)(i)) is amended to read as
follows: ``The Secretary of State, after consultation with the Attorney
General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the Secretary of
Homeland Security, after consultation with the Secretary of State and
the Attorney General, may determine in such Secretary's sole
unreviewable discretion that subsection (a)(3)(B) shall not apply with
respect to an alien within the scope of that subsection, or that
subsection (a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) shall not apply to a group. Such a
determination shall neither prejudice the ability of the United States
Government to commence criminal or civil proceedings involving a
beneficiary of such a determination or any other person, nor create any
substantive or procedural right or benefit for a beneficiary of such a
determination or any other person. Notwithstanding any other provision
of law (statutory or non-statutory), including but not limited to
section 2241 of title 28, or any other habeas corpus provision, and
sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, no court shall have jurisdiction
to review such a determination or revocation except in a proceeding for
review of a final order of removal pursuant to section 242 and only to
the extent provided in section 242(a)(2)(D). The Secretary of State may
not exercise the discretion provided in this clause with respect to an
alien at any time during which the alien is the subject of pending
removal proceedings under section 1229a of title 8.''.
(b) Automatic Relief for the Hmong and Other Groups That do Not
Pose a Threat to the United States.--Section 212(a)(3)(B) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)) is amended--
(1) in clause (vi) in the matter preceding section (I), by
striking ``As'' and inserting ``Except as provided in clause
(vii), as''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new clause:
``(vii) Notwithstanding clause (vi), for
purposes of this section the Hmong, the
Montagnards, the Karen National Union/Karen
Liberation Army (KNU/KNLA), the Chin National
Front/Chin National Army (CNF/CNA), the Chin
National League for Democracy (CNLD), the Kayan
New Land Party (KNLP), the Arakan Liberation
Party (ALP), the Mustangs, the Alzados, and the
Karenni National Progressive Party shall not be
considered to be a terrorist organization on
the basis of any act or event occurring before
the date of enactment of this section. Nothing
in this subsection may be construed to alter or
limit the authority of the Secretary of State
and Secretary of Homeland Security to exercise
their discretionary authority pursuant to
212(d)(3)(B)(i) (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(3)(B)(i)).''.
(c) Duress Exception.--Section 212(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI)) is
amended by adding ``other than an act carried out under duress'' after
``act'' and before ``that the actor knows''.
(d) Technical Correction.--Section 212(a)(3)(B)(ii) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(ii)) is amended
by striking ``Subclause (VII)'' and inserting ``Subclause (IX)''.
(e) Regulations.--Section 212(d)(3)(B) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(3)(B)) is amended by adding the
following subsection:
``(iii) Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
the Department of Homeland Security and
Secretary of State shall each publish in the
Federal Register regulations establishing the
process by which the eligibility of a refugee,
asylum seeker, or individual seeking to adjust
his immigration status is considered eligible
for any of the exceptions authorized by clause
(i), including a timeline for issuing a
determination.''.
(f) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect on the date of enactment of this section, and these amendments
and sections 212(a)(3)(B) and 212(d)(3)(B) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B) and 1182(d)(3)(B)), as amended
by these sections, shall apply to--
(1) removal proceedings instituted before, on, or after the
date of enactment of this section; and
(2) acts and conditions constituting a ground for
inadmissibility, excludability, deportation, or removal
occurring or existing before, on, or after such date.
spending plan and notification procedures
Sec. 1712. Not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act the
Secretary of State shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations a
report detailing planned expenditures for funds appropriated under the
headings in this chapter, except for funds appropriated under the
headings ``International Disaster and Famine Assistance'', ``Office of
the United States Agency for International Development Inspector
General'', and ``Office of the Inspector General'': Provided, That
funds appropriated under the headings in this chapter, except for funds
appropriated under the headings named in this section, shall be subject
to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on
Appropriations.
TITLE II
KATRINA RECOVERY, VETERANS' CARE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL PROVISION--THIS CHAPTER
emergency forestry conservation reserve program
Sec. 2101. Section 1231(k)(2) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16
U.S.C. 3831(k)(2)) is amended by striking ``During calendar year 2006,
the'' and inserting ``The''.
CHAPTER 2
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Office of Justice Programs
state and local law enforcement assistance
For an additional amount for ``State and Local Law Enforcement
Assistance'', for discretionary grants authorized by subpart 2 of part
E, of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of
1968, notwithstanding the provisions of section 511 of said Act,
$170,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008: Provided,
That of the amount made available under this heading, $70,000,000 shall
be for local law enforcement initiatives in the gulf coast region
related to the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, of which no
less than $55,000,000 shall be for the State of Louisiana: Provided
further, That of the amount made available under this heading,
$100,000,000 shall be for reimbursing State and local law enforcement
entities for security and related costs, including overtime, associated
with the 2008 Presidential Candidate Nominating Conventions, of which
$50,000,000 shall be for the city of Denver, Colorado and $50,000,000
shall be for the city of St. Paul, Minnesota: Provided further, That
the Department of Justice shall report to the Committees on
Appropriations of the House and the Senate on a quarterly basis on the
expenditure of the funds provided in the previous proviso.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
operations, research, and facilities
For an additional amount for ``Operations, Research, and
Facilities'', for necessary expenses related to fisheries disasters,
$165,900,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008: Provided,
That of the amount provided under this heading, the National Marine
Fisheries Service shall cause $60,400,000 to be distributed among
eligible recipients of assistance for the commercial fishery failure
designated under section 312(a) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1861a(a)) and declared by
the Secretary of Commerce on August 10, 2006: Provided further, That of
the amount provided under this heading, $105,500,000 shall be for
necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita on shrimp and fishing industries.
procurement, acquisition, and construction
For an additional amount for ``Procurement, Acquisition and
Construction'', for necessary expenses related to disaster response and
preparedness of the Gulf of Mexico coast, $6,000,000, to remain
available until September 30, 2008.
fisheries disaster mitigation fund
For an additional amount for a ``Fisheries Disaster Mitigation
Fund'', $50,000,000, to remain available until expended for use in
mitigating the effects of commercial fisheries failures and fishery
resource disasters as determined under the Magnuson Stevens Act (16
U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) or the Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act (16
U.S.C. 4101 et seq.): Provided, That the Secretary of Commerce shall
obligate funds provided under this heading according to the Magnuson
Stevens Conservation Act, as amended, the Interjurisdictional Fisheries
Act, as amended, or other Acts as the Secretary determines to be
appropriate.
GENERAL PROVISION--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 2201. Up to $48,000,000 of amounts made available to the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Public Law 109-148 and
Public Law 109-234 for emergency hurricane and other natural disaster-
related expenses may be used to reimburse hurricane-related costs
incurred by NASA in fiscal year 2005.
CHAPTER 3
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE--CIVIL
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Corps of Engineers--Civil
construction
For an additional amount for ``Construction'' for necessary
expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and other
hurricanes of the 2005 season, $150,000,000, to remain available until
expended, which may be used to continue construction of projects
related to interior drainage for the greater New Orleans metropolitan
area.
operation and maintenance
For an additional amount for ``Operation and Maintenance'' to
dredge navigation channels related to the consequences of Hurricane
Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $3,000,000, to remain
available until expended.
flood control and coastal emergencies
For an additional amount for ``Flood Control and Coastal
Emergencies'', as authorized by section 5 of the Act of August 18, 1941
(33 U.S.C. 701n), for necessary expenses relating to the consequences
of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and for other purposes, $1,557,700,000,
to remain available until expended: Provided, That $1,300,000,000 of
the amount provided may be used by the Secretary of the Army to carry
out projects and measures to provide the level of protection necessary
to achieve the certification required for the 100-year level of flood
protection in accordance with the national flood insurance program
under the base flood elevations in existence at the time of
construction of the enhancements for the West Bank and Vicinity and
Lake Ponchartrain and Vicinity, Louisiana, projects, as described under
the heading ``Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies'', in chapter 3 of
Public Law 109-148: Provided further, That $150,000,000 of the amount
provided may be used to support emergency operations, repairs and other
activities in response to flood, drought and earthquake emergencies as
authorized by law: Provided further, That $107,700,000 of the amount
provided may be used to implement the projects for hurricane storm
damage reduction, flood damage reduction, and ecosystem restoration
within Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson Counties, Mississippi
substantially in accordance with the Report of the Chief of Engineers
dated December 31, 2006, and entitled ``Mississippi, Coastal
Improvements Program Interim Report, Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson
Counties, Mississippi'': Provided further, That projects authorized for
implementation under this Chief's report shall be carried out at full
Federal expense, except that the non-Federal interests shall be
responsible for providing any lands, easements, rights-of-way, disposal
areas, and relocations required for construction of the project and for
all costs associated with operation and maintenance of the project:
Provided further, That any project using funds appropriated under this
heading shall be initiated only after non-Federal interests have
entered into binding agreements with the Secretary requiring the non-
Federal interests to pay 100 percent of the operation, maintenance,
repair, replacement, and rehabilitation costs of the project and to
hold and save the United States free from damages due to the
construction or operation and maintenance of the project, except for
damages due to the fault or negligence of the United States or its
contractors.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation
water and related resources
For an additional amount for ``Water and Related Resources'',
$18,000,000, to remain available until expended for drought assistance:
Provided, That drought assistance may be provided under the Reclamation
States Drought Emergency Act or other applicable Reclamation
authorities to assist drought plagued areas of the West.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 2301. The Secretary is authorized and directed to reimburse
local governments for expenses they have incurred in storm-proofing
pumping stations, constructing safe houses for operators, and other
interim flood control measures in and around the New Orleans
metropolitan area, provided the Secretary determines those elements of
work and related expenses to be integral to the overall plan to ensure
operability of the stations during hurricanes, storms and high water
events and the flood control plan for the area.
Sec. 2302. The limitation concerning total project costs in section
902 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, as amended (33
U.S.C. 2280), shall not apply during fiscal year 2008 to any water
resources project for which funds were made available during fiscal
year 2007.
Sec. 2303. (a) The Secretary of the Army is authorized and directed
to utilize funds remaining available for obligation from the amounts
appropriated in chapter 3 of Public Law 109-234 under the heading
``Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies'' for projects in the greater
New Orleans metropolitan area to prosecute these projects in a manner
which promotes the goal of continuing work at an optimal pace, while
maximizing, to the greatest extent practicable, levels of protection to
reduce the risk of storm damage to people and property.
(b) The expenditure of funds as provided in subsection (a) may be
made without regard to individual amounts or purposes specified in
chapter 3 of Public Law 109-234.
(c) Any reallocation of funds that are necessary to accomplish the
goal established in subsection (a) are authorized. Reallocation of
funds in excess of $250,000,000 or 50 percent, whichever is less, of
the individual amounts specified in chapter 3 of Public Law 109-234
require notifications of the House and Senate Committees on
Appropriation.
CHAPTER 4
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Disaster Loans Program Account
(including transfer of funds)
For an additional amount for ``Disaster Loans Program Account'' for
administrative expenses to carry out the disaster loan program,
$25,069,000, to remain available until expended, which may be
transferred to and merged with ``Small Business Administration,
Salaries and Expenses''.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 2401. Economic Injury Disaster Loans. (a) Definitions.--In
this section--
(1) the term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of
the Small Business Administration;
(2) the term ``covered small business concern'' means a
small business concern--
(A) that is located in any area in Louisiana or
Mississippi for which the President declared a major
disaster because of Hurricane Katrina of 2005 or
Hurricane Rita of 2005;
(B) that has not more than 50 full-time employees;
and
(C) that--
(i)(I) suffered a substantial economic
injury as a result of Hurricane Katrina of 2005
or Hurricane Rita of 2005, because of a
reduction in travel or tourism to the area
described in subparagraph (A); and
(II) demonstrates that, during the 1-year
period ending on August 28, 2005, not less than
45 percent of the revenue of that small
business concern resulted from tourism or
travel related sales; or
(ii)(I) suffered a substantial economic
injury as a result of Hurricane Katrina of 2005
or Hurricane Rita of 2005; and
(II) operates in a parish or county for
which the population on the date of enactment
of this Act, as determined by the
Administrator, is not greater than 75 percent
of the population of that parish or county
before August 28, 2005, based on the most
recent United States population estimate
available before August 28, 2005;
(3) the term ``major disaster'' has the meaning given that
term in section 102 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122); and
(4) the term ``small business concern'' has the meaning
given that term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 632).
(b) Appropriation.--
(1) In general.--There are appropriated, out of any money
in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $25,000,000 to the
Administrator, which, except as provided in paragraph (2) or
(3), shall be used for loans under section 7(b)(2) of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636(b)(2)) to covered small business
concerns.
(2) Administrative expenses.--Of the amounts made available
under paragraph (1), not more than $8,750,000 may be
transferred to and merged with ``Salaries and Expenses'' to
carry out the disaster loan program of the Small Business
Administration.
(3) Other uses of funds.--The Administrator may use amounts
made available under paragraph (1) for other purposes
authorized for amounts in the ``Disaster Loans Program
Account'' or transfer such amounts to and merge such amounts
with ``Salaries and Expenses'', if--
(A) such amounts are--
(i) not obligated on the later of 5 months
after the date of enactment of this Act and
August 29, 2007; or
(ii) necessary to provide assistance in the
event of a major disaster; and
(B) not later than 5 days before any such use or
transfer of amounts, the Administrator provides written
notification of such use or transfer to the Committee
on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
Sec. 2402. Other Programs. (a) HUBZones.--Section 3(p) of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(p)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``or'';
(B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(F) an area in which the President has declared a
major disaster (as that term is defined in section 102
of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122)) as a result of
Hurricane Katrina of August 2005 or Hurricane Rita of
September 2005, during the time period described in
paragraph (8).''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(8) Time period.--The time period for the purposes of
paragraph (1)(F)--
``(A) shall be the 2-year period beginning on the
later of the date of enactment of this paragraph and
August 29, 2007; and
``(B) may, at the discretion of the Administrator,
be extended to be the 3-year period beginning on the
later of the date of enactment of this paragraph and
August 29, 2007.''.
(b) Relief From Test Program.--Section 711(d) of the Small Business
Competitive Demonstration Program Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 644 note) is
amended--
(1) by striking ``The Program'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Program''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Exception.--
``(A) In general.--The Program shall not apply to
any contract related to relief or reconstruction from
Hurricane Katrina of 2005 or Hurricane Rita of 2005
during the time period described in subparagraph (B).
``(B) Time period.--The time period for the
purposes of subparagraph (A)--
``(i) shall be the 2-year period beginning
on the later of the date of enactment of this
paragraph and August 29, 2007; and
``(ii) may, at the discretion of the
Administrator, be extended to be the 3-year
period beginning on the later of the date of
enactment of this paragraph and August 29,
2007.''.
CHAPTER 5
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Federal Emergency Management Agency
disaster relief
For an additional amount for ``Disaster Relief'' for necessary
expenses under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency
Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.), $4,310,000,000, to remain
available until expended.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 2501. (a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, including any agreement, the Federal share of assistance,
including direct Federal assistance, provided for the States of
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas in connection with
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita under sections 403, 406, 407, and 408 of
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42
U.S.C. 5170b, 5172, 5173, and 5174) shall be 100 percent of the
eligible costs under such sections.
(b) Applicability.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Federal
share provided by subsection (a) shall apply to disaster
assistance applied for before the date of enactment of this
Act.
(2) Limitation.--In the case of disaster assistance
provided under sections 403, 406, and 407 of the Robert T.
Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, the
Federal share provided by subsection (a) shall be limited to
assistance provided for projects for which applications have
been prepared for the Federal Emergency Management Agency
before the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 2502. (a) Section 2(a) of the Community Disaster Loan Act of
2005 (Public Law 109-88; 119 Stat. 2061) is amended by striking ``:
Provided further, That notwithstanding section 417(c)(1) of the
Stafford Act, such loans may not be canceled''.
(b) Chapter 4 of title II of the Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane
Recovery, 2006 (Public Law 109-234; 120 Stat. 471) is amended under the
heading ``Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program Account'' under the
heading ``Federal Emergency Management Agency'' under the heading
``Department of Homeland Security'', by striking ``Provided further,
That notwithstanding section 417(c)(1) of such Act, such loans may not
be canceled:''.
Sec. 2503. Section 2401 of the Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane
Recovery, 2006 (Public Law 109-234; 120 Stat. 460) is amended by
striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``24 months''.
CHAPTER 6
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
wildland fire management
(including transfer of funds)
For an additional amount for ``Wildland Fire Management'',
$100,000,000, to remain available until expended, for urgent wildland
fire suppression activities: Provided, That such funds shall only
become available if funds previously provided for wildland fire
suppression will be exhausted imminently and the Secretary of the
Interior notifies the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations in
writing of the need for these additional funds: Provided further, That
such funds are also available for repayment to other appropriations
accounts from which funds were transferred for wildfire suppression.
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
resource management
For an additional amount for ``Resource Management'' for the
detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds, including
the investigation of morbidity and mortality events, targeted
surveillance in live wild birds, and targeted surveillance in hunter-
taken birds, $7,398,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
National Park Service
operation of the national park system
For an additional amount for ``Operation of the National Park
System'' for the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild
birds, including the investigation of morbidity and mortality events,
$525,000, to remain available until September 30, 2008.
historic preservation fund
For an additional amount for the ``Historic Preservation Fund'' for
necessary expenses related to the consequences of Hurricane Katrina and
other hurricanes of the 2005 season, $15,000,000, to remain available
until September 30, 2008: Provided, That the funds provided under this
heading shall be provided to the State Historic Preservation Officer,
after consultation with the National Park Service, for grants for
disaster relief in areas of Louisiana impacted by Hurricanes Katrina or
Rita: Provided further, That grants shall be for the preservation,
stabilization, rehabilitation, and repair of historic properties listed
in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, for
planning and technical assistance: Provided further, That grants shall
only be available for areas that the President determines to be a major
disaster under section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief
and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5122(2)) due to Hurricanes
Katrina or Rita: Provided further, That individual grants shall not be
subject to a non-Federal matching requirement: Provided further, That
no more than 5 percent of funds provided under this heading for
disaster relief grants may be used for administrative expenses.
United States Geological Survey
surveys, investigations, and research
For an additional amount for ``Surveys, Investigations, and
Research'' for the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza in
wild birds, including the investigation of morbidity and mortality
events, targeted surveillance in live wild birds, and targeted
surveillance in hunter-taken birds, $5,270,000, to remain available
until September 30, 2008.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
national forest system
For an additional amount for ``National Forest System'' for the
implementation of a nationwide initiative to increase protection of
national forest lands from foreign drug-trafficking organizations,
including funding for additional law enforcement personnel, training,
equipment and cooperative agreements, $12,000,000, to remain available
until expended.
wildland fire management
(including transfer of funds)
For an additional amount for ``Wildland Fire Management'',
$400,000,000, to remain available until expended, for urgent wildland
fire suppression activities: Provided, That such funds shall only
become available if funds provided previously for wildland fire
suppression will be exhausted imminently and the Secretary of
Agriculture notifies the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations
in writing of the need for these additional funds: Provided further,
That such funds are also available for repayment to other appropriation
accounts from which funds were transferred for wildfire suppression.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 2601. (a) For fiscal year 2007, payments shall be made from
any revenues, fees, penalties, or miscellaneous receipts described in
sections 102(b)(3) and 103(b)(2) of the Secure Rural Schools and
Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-393; 16 U.S.C.
500 note), not to exceed $100,000,000, and the payments shall be made,
to the maximum extent practicable, in the same amounts, for the same
purposes, and in the same manner as were made to States and counties in
2006 under that Act.
(b) There is appropriated $425,000,000 to be used to cover any
shortfall for payments made under this section.
(c) Titles II and III of Public Law 106-393 are amended, effective
September 30, 2006, by striking ``2006'' and ``2007'' each place they
appear and inserting ``2007'' and ``2008'', respectively.
Sec. 2602. Disaster relief funds from Public Law 109-234, 120 Stat.
418, 461, (June 30, 2006), chapter 5, ``National Park Service--Historic
Preservation Fund,'' for necessary expenses related to the consequences
of Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes of the 2005 season, may be
used to reconstruct destroyed properties that at the time of
destruction were listed in the National Register of Historic Places and
are otherwise qualified to receive these funds: Provided, That the
State Historic Preservation Officer certifies that, for the community
where that destroyed property was located, that the property is iconic
to or essential to illustrating that community's historic identity,
that no other property in that community with the same associative
historic value has survived, and that sufficient historical
documentation exists to ensure an accurate reproduction.
CHAPTER 7
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
disease control, research and training
For an additional amount for ``Department of Health and Human
Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Disease Control,
Research and Training'', to carry out section 501 of the Federal Mine
Safety and Health Act of 1977 and section 6 of the Mine Improvement and
New Emergency Response Act of 2006, $13,000,000 for research to develop
mine safety technology, including necessary repairs and improvements to
leased laboratories: Provided, That progress reports on technology
development shall be submitted to the House and Senate Committees on
Appropriations and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and
Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Education and Labor of the
House of Representatives on a quarterly basis: Provided further, That
the amount provided under this heading shall remain available until
September 30, 2008.
Administration for Children and Families
low-income home energy assistance
For an additional amount for ``Low-Income Home Energy Assistance''
under section 2604(a) through (d) of the Low-Income Home Energy
Assistance Act of 1981 (42 U.S.C. 8623(a) through (d)), $320,000,000.
For an additional amount for ``Low-Income Home Energy Assistance''
under section 2604(e) of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of
1981 (42 U.S.C. 8623(e)), $320,000,000.
Office of the Secretary
public health and social services emergency fund
(including transfer of funds)
For an additional amount for ``Public Health and Social Services
Emergency Fund'' to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic,
$820,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That this
amount shall be for activities including the development and purchase
of vaccine, antivirals, necessary medical supplies, diagnostics, and
other surveillance tools: Provided further, That products purchased
with these funds may, at the discretion of the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, be deposited in the Strategic National Stockpile:
Provided further, That notwithstanding section 496(b) of the Public
Health Service Act, funds may be used for the construction or
renovation of privately owned facilities for the production of pandemic
vaccine and other biologicals, where the Secretary finds such a
contract necessary to secure sufficient supplies of such vaccines or
biologicals: Provided further, That funds appropriated herein may be
transferred to other appropriation accounts of the Department of Health
and Human Services, as determined by the Secretary to be appropriate,
to be used for the purposes specified in this sentence.
covered countermeasure process fund
For carrying out section 319F-4 of the Public Health Service Act
(42 U.S.C. 247d-6e) to compensate individuals for injuries caused by
H5N1 vaccine, in accordance with the declaration regarding avian
influenza viruses issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services
on January 26, 2007, pursuant to section 319F-3(b) of such Act (42
U.S.C. 247d-6d(b)), $50,000,000, to remain available until expended.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Higher Education
For an additional amount under part B of title VII of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (``HEA'') for institutions of higher education
(as defined in section 102 of that Act) that are located in an area in
which a major disaster was declared in accordance with section 401 of
the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
related to hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico in calendar year 2005,
$30,000,000: Provided, That such funds shall be available to the
Secretary of Education only for payments to help defray the expenses
(which may include lost revenue, reimbursement for expenses already
incurred, and construction) incurred by such institutions of higher
education that were forced to close, relocate or significantly curtail
their activities as a result of damage directly caused by such
hurricanes and for payments to enable such institutions to provide
grants to students who attend such institutions for academic years
beginning on or after July 1, 2006: Provided further, That such
payments shall be made in accordance with criteria established by the
Secretary and made publicly available without regard to section 437 of
the General Education Provisions Act, section 553 of title 5, United
States Code, or part B of title VII of the HEA.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 2701. Section 105(b) of title IV of division B of Public Law
109-148 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence:
``With respect to the program authorized by section 102 of this Act,
the waiver authority in subsection (a) of this section shall be
available until the end of fiscal year 2008.''
(including rescission)
Sec. 2702. (a) From unexpended balances of the amounts made
available in the 2001 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for
Recovery from and Response to Terrorist Attacks on the United States
(Public Law 107-38) for the Employment Training Administration,
Training and Employment Services under the Department of Labor,
$3,589,000 are rescinded.
(b) For an additional amount for the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention for carrying out activities under section 5011(b) of the
Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act to Address Hurricanes in the
Gulf of Mexico and Pandemic Influenza, 2006 (Public Law 109-148),
$3,589,000.
Sec. 2703. Notwithstanding section 2002(c) of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1397a(c)), funds made available under the heading
``Social Services Block Grant'' in division B of Public Law 109-148
shall be available for expenditure by the States through the end of
fiscal year 2008.
Sec. 2704. Elimination of Remainder of SCHIP Funding Shortfalls for
Fiscal Year 2007. (a) Elimination of Remainder of Funding Shortfalls,
Tiered Match, and Other Limitation on Expenditures.--Section 2104(h) of
the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397dd(h)), as added by section
201(a) of the National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006 (Public
Law 109-482), is amended--
(1) in the heading for paragraph (2), by striking
``remainder of reduction'' and inserting ``part''; and
(2) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
``(4) Additional amounts to eliminate remainder of fiscal
year 2007 funding shortfalls.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall allot to
each remaining shortfall State described in
subparagraph (B) such amount as the Secretary
determines will eliminate the estimated shortfall
described in such subparagraph for the State for fiscal
year 2007.
``(B) Remaining shortfall state described.--For
purposes of subparagraph (A), a remaining shortfall
State is a State with a State child health plan
approved under this title for which the Secretary
estimates, on the basis of the most recent data
available to the Secretary as of the date of the
enactment of this paragraph, that the projected federal
expenditures under such plan for the State for fiscal
year 2007 will exceed the sum of--
``(i) the amount of the State's allotments
for each of fiscal years 2005 and 2006 that
will not be expended by the end of fiscal year
2006;
``(ii) the amount of the State's allotment
for fiscal year 2007; and
``(iii) the amounts, if any, that are to be
redistributed to the State during fiscal year
2007 in accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2).
``(C) Appropriation; allotment authority.--For the
purpose of providing additional allotments to remaining
shortfall States under this paragraph there is
appropriated, out of any funds in the Treasury not
otherwise appropriated, such sums as are necessary for
fiscal year 2007.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Section 2104(h) of such Act (42 U.S.C.
1397dd(h)) (as so added), is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``subject to paragraph
(4)(B) and'';
(2) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``subject to paragraph
(4)(B) and'';
(3) in paragraph (5)(A), by striking ``and (3)'' and
inserting ``(3), and (4)''; and
(4) in paragraph (6)--
(A) in the first sentence_
(i) by inserting ``or allotted'' after
``redistributed''; and
(ii) by inserting ``or allotments'' after
``redistributions''; and
(B) by striking ``and (3)'' and inserting ``(3),
and (4)''.
(c) General Effective Date; Applicability.--Except as otherwise
provided, the amendments made by this section take effect on the date
of enactment of this Act and apply without fiscal year limitation.
Sec. 2705. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services shall not, prior to the date
that is 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, take any
action to finalize, or otherwise implement provisions--
(1) contained in the proposed rule published on January 18,
2007, on pages 2236 through 2258 of volume 72, Federal Register
(relating to parts 433, 447, and 457 of title 42, Code of
Federal Regulations) or any other rule that would affect the
Medicaid program established under title XIX of the Social
Security Act or the State Children's Health Insurance Program
established under title XXI of such Act in a similar manner; or
(2) restricting payments for graduate medical education
under the Medicaid program.
(b) Increase in Basic Rebate for Single Source Drugs and Innovator
Multiple Source Drugs.--Section 1927(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1396r-8(c)(1)(B)(i)) is amended--
(1) in subclause (IV), by striking ``and'' after the
semicolon;
(2) in subclause (V)--
(A) by inserting ``and before April 1, 2007,''
after ``1995,''; and
(B) by striking the period and inserting ``; and'';
and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(VI) after March 31, 2007, is 20
percent.''.
Sec. 2706. (a) For grant years beginning in 2006-2007, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services may waive the requirements of,
with respect to Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas and any
eligible metropolitan area in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and
Texas, the following sections of the Public Health Service Act:
(1) Section 2612(e)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 300ff-
21(b)(1)).
(2) Section 2617(b)(7)(E) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 300ff-
27(b)(7)(E)).
(3) Section 2617(d) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 300ff-27(d)),
except that such waiver shall apply so that the matching
requirement is reduced to $1 for each $4 of Federal funds
provided under the grant involved.
(b) If the Secretary of Health and Human Services grants a waiver
under subsection (b), the Secretary--
(1) may not prevent Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and
Texas or any eligible metropolitan area in Louisiana,
Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas from receiving or utilizing, or
both, funds granted or distributed, or both, pursuant to title
XXVI of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300ff-11 et
seq.) because of the failure of Louisiana, Mississippi,
Alabama, and Texas or any eligible metropolitan area in
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas to comply with the
requirements of the sections listed in paragraphs (1) through
(3) of subsection (a);
(2) may not take action due to such noncompliance; and
(3) shall assess, evaluate, and review Louisiana,
Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas or any eligible metropolitan
area's eligibility for funds under such title XXVI as if
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas or such eligible
metropolitan area had fully complied with the requirements of
the sections listed in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection
(a).
(c) For grant years beginning in 2008, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Alabama, and Texas and any eligible metropolitan area in Louisiana,
Mississippi, Alabama, and Texas shall comply with each of the
applicable requirements under title XXVI of the Public Health Service
Act (42 U.S.C. 300ff-11 et seq.).
CHAPTER 8
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
Capitol Power Plant
For an additional amount for ``Capitol Power Plant'', $25,000,000,
for emergency utility tunnel repairs and asbestos abatement, to remain
available until September 30, 2011: Provided, That the Architect of the
Capitol may not obligate any of the funds appropriated under this
heading without approval of an obligation plan by the Committees on
Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'' of the
Government Accountability Office, $374,000, to remain available until
expended.
CHAPTER 9
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Military Construction, Air Force Reserve
(including rescission of funds)
For an additional amount for ``Military Construction, Air Force
Reserve'', $3,096,000, to remain available until September 30, 2011:
Provided, That such funds may be obligated and expended to carry out
planning and design and military construction projects not otherwise
authorized by law.
Of the funds appropriated for ``Military Construction, Air Force
Reserve'' under Public Law 109-114, $3,096,000 are hereby rescinded.
Department of Defense Base Closure Account, 2005
For deposit into the Department of Defense Base Closure Account
2005, established by section 2906(a)(1) of the Defense Base Closure and
Realignment Act of 1990 (10 U.S.C. 2687 note), $3,136,802,000, to
remain available until expended.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Health Administration
medical services
For an additional amount for ``Medical Services'', $454,131,000, to
remain available until expended, of which $50,000,000 shall be for the
establishment of new Level I comprehensive polytrauma centers;
$9,440,000 shall be for the establishment of polytrauma residential
transitional rehabilitation programs; $20,000,000 shall be for
additional transition caseworkers; $30,000,000 shall be for substance
abuse treatment programs; $20,000,000 for readjustment counseling;
$10,000,000 shall be for blind rehabilitation services; $100,000,000
shall be for enhancements to mental health services; $8,000,000 shall
be for polytrauma support clinic teams; $5,356,000 for additional
polytrauma points of contacts; and $201,335,000 shall be for treatment
of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans.
medical administration
For an additional amount for ``Medical Administration'',
$250,000,000, to remain available until expended.
medical facilities
For an additional amount for ``Medical Facilities'', $595,000,000,
to remain available until expended, of which $45,000,000 shall be used
for facility and equipment upgrades at the Department of Veterans
Affairs polytrauma rehabilitation centers and the polytrauma network
sites; and $550,000,000 shall be for non-recurring maintenance as
identified in the Department of Veterans Affairs Facility Condition
Assessment report: Provided, That the amount provided under this
heading for non-recurring maintenance shall be allocated in a manner
outside of the Veterans Equitable Resource Allocation and specific to
the needs and geographic distribution of Operation Enduring Freedom and
Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans: Provided further, That within 30 days
of enactment of this Act the Secretary shall submit to the Committees
on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress an expenditure plan for
non-recurring maintenance prior to obligation.
medical and prosthetic research
For an additional amount for ``Medical and Prosthetic Research'',
$30,000,000, to remain available until expended, which shall be used
for research related to the unique medical needs of returning Operation
Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans.
Departmental Administration
general operating expenses
For an additional amount for ``General Operating Expenses'',
$46,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the hiring and
training of new pension and compensation claims processing personnel.
information technology systems
For an additional amount for ``Information Technology Systems'',
$36,100,000, to remain available until expended, of which $20,000,000
shall be for information technology support and improvements for
processing of OIF/OEF veterans benefits claims, including making
electronic DOD medical records available for claims processing and
enabling electronic benefits applications by veterans; $1,000,000 shall
be for the digitization of benefits records; and $15,100,000 shall be
for electronic data breach and remediation and prevention.
construction, minor projects
For an additional amount for ``Construction, Minor Projects'',
$355,907,000, to remain available until expended, of which $36,000,000
shall be for construction costs associated with the establishment of
polytrauma residential transitional rehabilitation programs.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 2901. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of
the funds in this or any other Act shall be used to downsize staff or
to close, realign or phase out essential services at Walter Reed Army
Medical Center until equivalent medical facilities at the Walter Reed
National Military Medical Center at Naval Medical Center, Bethesda,
Maryland, and/or the Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Community Hospital have
been constructed and equipped, and until the Secretary of Defense has
certified in writing to the Congress that:
(1) the new facilities at Walter Reed National Military
Medical Center at Bethesda and/or the Fort Belvoir Community
Hospital are complete and fully operational, and
(2) replacement medical facilities at Walter Reed National
Military Medical Center at Bethesda have adequate capacity to
meet both the existing and projected demand for complex medical
care and services, including outpatient and medical hold
facilities, for combat veterans and other military personnel.
(b) Not later than 30 days after enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Appropriations
of the Senate and House of Representatives a report and proposed
timetable outlining the Department's plan to transition patients, staff
and medical services to the new facilities at Bethesda and Fort Belvoir
without compromising patient care, staffing requirements or facility
maintenance at the Walter Reed Medical Center.
(c) To ensure that the quality of care provided by the Military
Health System is not diminished during this transition, the Walter Reed
Army Medical Center shall be adequately funded, to include necessary
renovation and maintenance of existing facilities, to continue the
maximum level of inpatient and outpatient services.
Sec. 2902. Within existing funds appropriated to Departmental
Administration, General Operating Expenses for fiscal year 2007, and
within 30 days after enactment of this Act, the Department of Veterans
Affairs shall contract with the National Academy of Public
Administration for the purpose of conducting an independent study and
analysis of the organizational structure, management and coordination
processes, including Seamless Transition, utilized by the Department of
Veterans affairs to:
(1) provide health care to active duty and veterans of
Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
(2) provide benefits to veterans of Operation Enduring
Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sec. 2903. The Director of the Congressional Budget Office shall,
not later than November 15, 2007, submit to the Committees on
Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report
projecting appropriations necessary for the Departments of Defense and
Veterans Affairs to continue providing necessary health care to
veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The projections
should span several scenarios for the duration and number of forces
deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, and more generally, for the long-term
health care needs of deployed troops engaged in the global war on
terrorism over the next ten years.
CHAPTER 10
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
federal-aid highways
emergency relief program
(including rescission of funds)
For an additional amount for the Emergency Relief Program as
authorized under section 125 of title 23, United States Code,
$388,903,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of the
unobligated balances of funds apportioned to each State under chapter 1
of title 23, United States Code, $388,903,000 are rescinded: Provided
further, That such rescission shall not apply to the funds distributed
in accordance with sections 130(f) and 104(b)(5) of title 23, United
States Code; sections 133(d)(1) and 163 of such title, as in effect on
the day before the date of enactment of Public Law 109-59; and the
first sentence of section 133(d)(3)(A) of such title: Provided further,
That section 4103 of title III of this Act shall not apply to the first
proviso under this paragraph.
Federal Transit Administration
formula grants
For an additional amount to be allocated by the Secretary to
recipients of assistance under chapter 53 of title 49, United States
Code, directly affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, $75,000,000,
for the operating and capital costs of transit services, to remain
available until expended: Provided, That the Federal share for any
project funded from this amount shall be 100 percent.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
For an additional amount for the Office of Inspector General, for
the necessary costs related to the consequences of Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita, $5,000,000, to remain available until expended.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 3001. Notwithstanding part 750 of title 23, Code of Federal
Regulations (or a successor regulation), if permitted by State law, a
nonconforming sign that is or has been damaged, destroyed, abandoned,
or discontinued as a result of a hurricane that is determined to be an
act of God (as defined by State law) may be repaired, replaced, or
reconstructed if the replacement sign has the same dimensions as the
original sign, and said sign is located within a State found within
Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV or VI. The provisions of
this section shall cease to be in effect twenty-four months following
the date of enactment of this Act.
Sec. 3002. Section 21033 of the Continuing Appropriations
Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law 109-289, as amended by
Public Law 110-5) is amended by adding after the third proviso: ``:
Provided further, That notwithstanding the previous proviso, except for
applying the 2007 Annual Adjustment Factor and making any other
specified adjustments, public housing agencies that are eligible for
assistance under section 901 in Public Law 109-148 (119 Stat. 2781)
shall receive funding for calendar year 2007 based on the amount such
public housing agencies were eligible to receive in calendar year
2006''.
TITLE III
OTHER MATTERS
CHAPTER 1
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
salaries and expenses
For an additional amount for ``Salaries and Expenses'' of the Farm
Service Agency, $75,000,000, to remain available until expended:
Provided, That this amount shall only be available for the
modernization and repair of the computer systems used by the Farm
Service Agency (including all software, hardware, and personnel
required for modernization and repair): Provided further, That of this
amount $27,000,000 shall be made available 60 days after the date on
which the Farm Service Agency submits to the Committee on
Appropriations of the Senate, the Committee on Appropriations of the
House of Representatives, and the Government Accountability Office a
spending plan for the funds.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
(rescission)
Sec. 3101. Of the unobligated balances of funds made available
pursuant to section 298(a) of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C.
2401G(a)), $75,000,000 are rescinded.
Sec. 3102. (a) Section 1237A(f) of the Food Security Act of 1985
(16 U.S.C. 3837a(f)) is amended in the first sentence by striking
``fair market value of the land less the fair market value of such land
encumbered by the easement'' and inserting ``fair market value of the
land as determined in accordance with the method of valuation used by
the Secretary as of January 1, 2003''.
(b) Section 1238I(c)(1) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C.
3838i(c)(1)) is amended by inserting at the end the following:
``(C) Valuation.--The Secretary shall determine
fair market value under this paragraph in accordance
with the method of valuation used by the Secretary as
of January 1, 2003.''.
Sec. 3103. Subsection (b)(1) of section 313A of the Rural
Electrification Act shall not apply in the case of a cooperative lender
that has previously received a guarantee under section 313A and such
additional guarantees shall not exceed the amount provided for in
Public Law 110-5.
CHAPTER 2
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 3201. Section 20314 of the Continuing Appropriations
Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law 109-289, as amended by
Public Law 110-5) is amended by striking ``Resources.'' and inserting
in lieu thereof: ``Resources: Provided, That $22,762,000 of the amount
provided be for geothermal research and development activities.''.
Sec. 3202. Hereafter, federal employees at the National Energy
Technology Laboratory shall be classified as inherently governmental
for the purpose of the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998
(31 U.S.C. 501 note).
Sec. 3203. Prohibition on Certain Uses of Funds by BPA. None of the
funds made available under this or any other Act shall be used during
fiscal year 2007 to make, or plan or prepare to make, any payment on
bonds issued by the Administrator of the Bonneville Power
Administration (referred in this section as the ``Administrator'') or
for an appropriated Federal Columbia River Power System investment, if
the payment is both--
(1) greater, during any fiscal year, than the payments
calculated in the rate hearing of the Administrator to be made
during that fiscal year using the repayment method used to
establish the rates of the Administrator as in effect on
October 1, 2006; and
(2) based or conditioned on the actual or expected net
secondary power sales receipts of the Administrator.
CHAPTER 3
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 3301. The structure of any of the offices or components within
the Office of National Drug Control Policy shall remain as they were on
October 1, 2006. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made
available in the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law
110-5) may be used to implement a reorganization of offices within the
Office of National Drug Control Policy without the explicit approval of
the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and
the Senate.
Sec. 3302. Funds made available in section 21075 of the Continuing
Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 110-5) shall be made
available to a 501(c)(3) entity: (1) with a wide anti-drug coalition
network and membership base, and one with a demonstrated track record
and specific expertise in providing technical assistance, training,
evaluation, research, and capacity building to community anti-drug
coalitions; (2) with authorization from Congress, both prior to fiscal
year 2007, and in fiscal years 2008 through 2012, to perform the duties
described in subsection (1) of this section; and (3) that has
previously received funding from Congress, including through a
competitive process as well as direct funding, for providing the duties
described in subsection (1) of this section: Provided, That funds
appropriated in section 21075 shall be obligated within sixty days
after enactment of this Act.
Sec. 3303. Funds made available under section 613 of Public Law
109-108 (119 Stat. 2338) for Nevada's Commission on Economic
Development shall be made available to the Nevada Center for
Entrepreneurship and Technology (CET).
Sec. 3304. From the amount provided by section 21067 of the
Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 110-5), the
National Archives and Records Administration may obligate monies
necessary to carry out the activities of the Public Interest
Declassification Board.
Sec. 3305. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made
available in section 21063 of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution,
2007 (Public Law 110-5) for the ``General Services Administration, Real
Property Activities, Federal Buildings Fund'', may be obligated for
design, construction, or acquisition until the House and Senate
Committees on Appropriations approve a revised detailed plan, by
project, on the use of such funds: Provided, That the new plan shall
include funding for completion of courthouse construction projects
which received funding in fiscal year 2006 above a level of $5,000,000:
Provided further, That such plan shall be provided by the Administrator
of the General Services Administration to the House of Representatives
and the Senate Committees on Appropriations within seven days of
enactment.
Sec. 3306. Notwithstanding the notice requirement of the
Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary,
the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act,
2006, 119 Stat. 2509 (Public Law 109-115), as continued in section 104
of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 110-5),
the District of Columbia Courts may reallocate not more than $1,000,000
of the funds provided for fiscal year 2007 under the Federal Payment to
the District of Columbia Courts for facilities among the items and
entities funded under that heading for operations.
Sec. 3307. (a) Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in coordination with the
Securities and Exchange Commission and in consultation with the
Departments of State and Energy, shall prepare and submit to the Senate
Committee on Appropriations, the House of Representatives Committee on
Appropriations, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and the House
Foreign Affairs Committee an unclassified report, suitable to be made
public, that contains the names of (1) all companies trading in
securities that are registered under section 12 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 781) which either directly or through a
parent or subsidiary company, including partly-owned subsidiaries,
conduct business operations in Sudan relating to natural resource
extraction, including oil-related activities and mining of minerals;
and (2) the names of all other companies, which either directly or
through a parent or subsidiary company, including partly-owned
subsidiaries, conduct business operations in Sudan relating to natural
resource extraction, including oil-related activities and mining of
minerals. The reporting provision shall not apply to companies
operating under licenses from the Office of Foreign Assets Control or
otherwise expressly exempted under United States law from having to
obtain such licenses in order to operate in Sudan.
(b) Not later than 20 days after enactment, the Secretary of the
Treasury shall inform the aforementioned committees of Congress of any
statutory or other legal impediments to the successful completion of
this report.
(c) Not later than 45 days following the submission to Congress of
the list of companies conducting business operations in Sudan relating
to natural resource extraction required above, the General Services
Administration shall determine whether the United States Government has
an active contract for the procurement of goods or services with any of
the identified companies, and provide notification to the appropriate
committees of Congress of the companies, nature of the contract, and
dollar amounts involved.
(including rescission)
Sec. 3308. (a) Of the funds provided for the General Services
Administration, ``Office of Inspector General'' in section 21061 of the
Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law
109-289, as amended by Public Law 110-5), $8,000,000 are rescinded.
(b) For an additional amount for the General Services
Administration, ``Office of Inspector General'', $8,000,000, to remain
available until September 30, 2008.
Sec. 3309. Section 21073 of the Continuing Appropriations
Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 110-5) is amended by adding a new
subsection (j) as follows:
``(j) Notwithstanding section 101, any appropriation or funds made
available to the District of Columbia pursuant to this division for
`Federal Payment for Foster Care Improvement in the District of
Columbia' shall be available in accordance with an expenditure plan
submitted by the Mayor of the District of Columbia not later than 60
days after the enactment of this section which details the activities
to be carried out with such Federal Payment.''.
CHAPTER 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 3401. Any unobligated balances remaining from prior
appropriations for United States Coast Guard, ``Retired Pay'' shall
remain available until expended in the account and for the purposes for
which the appropriations were provided, including the payment of
obligations otherwise chargeable to lapsed or current appropriations
for this purpose.
Sec. 3402. Integrated Deepwater System. (a) Competition for
Acquisition and Modification of Assets.--
(1) In general.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall
utilize full and open competition for any contract entered into
after the date of enactment of this Act that provides for the
acquisition or modification of assets under, or in support of,
the Integrated Deepwater System Program of the Coast Guard.
(2) Exceptions.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to the
following:
(A) The acquisition or modification of the
following asset classes for which assets of the class
and related systems and components under the Integrated
Deepwater System are under a contract for production:
(i) National Security Cutter;
(ii) Maritime Patrol Aircraft;
(iii) Deepwater Command, Control,
Communications, Computer, Intelligence,
Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR)
System; and
(iv) HC-130J Fleet Introduction.
(B) The modification of any legacy asset class
under the Integrated Deepwater System Program being
performed by a Coast Guard entity.
(b) Chair of Product and Oversight Teams.--The Commandant of the
Coast Guard shall assign an appropriate officer or employee of the
Coast Guard to act as chair of each of the following:
(1) Each integrated product team under the Integrated
Deepwater System Program.
(2) Each higher-level team assigned to the oversight of a
product team referred to in paragraph (1).
(c) Life-cycle Cost Estimate.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard
may not enter into a contract for lead asset production under the
Integrated Deepwater System Program until the Commandant obtains an
independent estimate of life-cycle costs of the asset concerned.
(d) Review of Acquisitions and Major Design Changes.--
(1) In general.--With the exception of assets covered under
(a)(2) of this section, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may
not carry out an action described in paragraph (2) unless an
independent third party with no financial interest in the
development, construction, or modification of any component of
the Integrated Deepwater System Program, selected by the
Commandant for purposes of the subsection, determines that such
action is advisable.
(2) Covered Actions.--The actions described in the
paragraph are as follows:
(A) The acquisition or modification of an asset
under the Integrated Deepwater System Program.
(B) The implementation of a major design change for
an asset under the Integrated Deepwater System Program.
(e) Linking of Award Fees to Successful Acquisition Outcomes.--The
Commandant of the Coast Guard shall require that all contracts under
the Integrated Deepwater System Program that provide award fees link
such fees to successful acquisition outcomes (which shall be defined in
terms of cost, schedule, and performance).
(f) Contractual Agreements.--
(1) In general.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard may not
award or issue any contract, task or delivery order, letter
contract modification thereof, or other similar contract, for
the acquisition or modification of an asset under the
Integrated Deepwater System Program unless the Coast Guard and
the contractor concerned have formally agreed to all terms and
conditions.
(2) Exception.--A contract, task or delivery order, letter
contract, modification thereof, or other similar contract
described in paragraph (1) may be awarded or issued if the head
of contracting activity of the Coast Guard determines that a
compelling need exists for the award or issue of such
instrument.
(g) Designation of Technical Authority.--The Commandant of the
Coast Guard shall designate the Assistant Commandant of the Coast Guard
for Engineering and Logistics as the technical authority for all
engineering, design, and logistics decisions pertaining to the
Integrated Deepwater System Program.
(h) Report on Personnel Required for Acquisition Management.--Not
later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the Committees on
Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives; the
Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation of the Senate; and
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report on the resources (including training, staff,
and expertise) required by the Coast Guard to provide appropriate
management and oversight of the Integrated Deepwater System Program.
(i) Comptroller General Report on Progress.--Not later than 60 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the
United States shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the
Senate and the House of Representatives; the Committee on Commerce,
Science and Transportation of the Senate; and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a
report describing and assessing the progress of the Coast Guard in
complying with the requirements of this section.
Sec. 3403. None of the funds provided in this Act or any other Act
may be used to alter or reduce operations within the Civil Engineering
Program of the Coast Guard nationwide, including the civil engineering
units, facilities, design and construction centers, maintenance and
logistics command centers, the Coast Guard Academy and the Coast Guard
Research and Development Center, except as specifically authorized by a
statute enacted after the date of enactment of this Act.
CHAPTER 5
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 3501. Section 20515 of the Continuing Appropriations
Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law 109-289, as amended by
Public Law 110-5) is amended by inserting before the period: ``; and of
which, not to exceed $143,628,000 shall be available for contract
support costs under the terms and conditions contained in Public Law
109-54''.
Sec. 3502. Section 20512 of the Continuing Appropriations
Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law 109-289, as amended by
Public Law 110-5) is amended by inserting after the first dollar
amount: ``, of which not to exceed $7,300,000 shall be transferred to
the `Indian Health Facilities' account; the amount in the second
proviso shall be $18,000,000; the amount in the third proviso shall be
$525,099,000; the amount in the ninth proviso shall be $269,730,000;
and the $15,000,000 allocation of funding under the eleventh proviso
shall not be required''.
Sec. 3503. Section 20501 of the Continuing Appropriations
Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law 109-289, as amended by
Public Law 110-5) is amended by inserting after $55,663,000: ``of which
$13,000,000 shall be for Save America's Treasures''.
Sec. 3504. Of the funds made available to the United States Fish
and Wildlife Service for fiscal year 2007 under the heading ``Land
Acquisition'', not to exceed $1,980,000 may be used for land
conservation partnerships authorized by the Highlands Conservation Act
of 2004.
Sec. 3505. The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
shall grant to the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) such
sums as were directed in fiscal year 2005 and fiscal year 2006 for the
On-Farm Assessment and Environmental Review program: Provided, That not
less than 95 percent of funds made available shall be used by WERF to
award competitively a contract to perform the program's environmental
assessments: Provided further, That WERF shall not retain more than 5
percent of such sums for administrative expenses.
CHAPTER 6
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
national institute of allergy and infectious diseases
(transfer of funds)
Of the amount provided by the Continuing Appropriations Resolution,
2007 for ``National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases'',
$49,500,000 shall be transferred to ``Public Health and Social Services
Emergency Fund'' to carry out activities relating to advanced research
and development as provided by section 319L of the Public Health
Service Act.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
(transfer of funds)
Sec. 3601. Section 20602 of the Continuing Appropriations
Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law 109-289, as amended by
Public Law 110-5) is amended by inserting the following after
``$5,000,000'': ``(together with an additional $7,000,000 which shall
be transferred by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation as an
authorized administrative cost)''.
Sec. 3602. Section 20625(b)(1) of the Continuing Appropriations
Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law 109-289, as amended by
Public Law 110-5) is amended by--
(1) striking ``$7,172,994,000'' and inserting
``$7,176,431,000'';
(2) amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
``(A) $5,454,824,000 shall be for basic grants
under section 1124 of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), of which up to $3,437,000
shall be available to the Secretary of Education on
October 1, 2006, to obtain annually updated
educational-agency-level census poverty data from the
Bureau of the Census;''; and
(3) amending subparagraph (C) to read as follows:
``(C) not to exceed $2,352,000 may be available for
section 1608 of the ESEA and for a clearinghouse on
comprehensive school reform under part D of title V of
the ESEA;''.
Sec. 3603. (a) From the amounts available for Department of
Education, Safe Schools and Citizenship Education as provided by the
Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, $321,500,000 shall be
available for Safe and Drug-Free Schools State Grants and $247,335,000
shall be available for Safe and Drug-Free Schools National Programs.
(b) Of the amount available for Safe and Drug-Free National
Programs, not less than $25,000,000 shall be for competitive grants to
local educational agencies to address youth violence and related
issues.
(c) The competition under subsection (b) shall be limited to local
educational agencies that operate schools currently identified as
persistently dangerous under section 9532 of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Sec. 3604. The provision in the first proviso under the heading
``Rehabilitation Services and Disability Research'' in the Department
of Education Appropriations Act, 2006, relating to alternative
financing programs under section 4(b)(2)(D) of the Assistive Technology
Act of 1998 shall not apply to funds appropriated by the Continuing
Appropriations Resolution, 2007.
(transfer of funds)
Sec. 3605. Notwithstanding sections 20639 and 20640 of the
Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, as amended by section 2 of
the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 110-
5), the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for National and
Community Service may transfer an amount of not more than $1,360,000
from the account under the heading ``National and Community Service
Programs, Operating Expenses'' under the heading ``Corporation for
National and Community Service'', to the account under the heading
``Salaries and Expenses'' under the heading ``Corporation for National
and Community Service''.
Sec. 3606. Section 1310.12(a) of title 45 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (October 1, 2004) shall be effective 30 days after
enactment of this Act except that any vehicles in use to transport Head
Start children as of January 1, 2007, shall not be subject to a
requirement under that part regarding rear emergency exit doors for two
years after the date of enactment.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall revise the
allowable alternate vehicle standards described in that part 1310 (or
any corresponding similar regulation or ruling) to exempt from Federal
seat spacing requirements and supporting seating requirements related
to compartmentalization any vehicle used to transport children for a
Head Start program if the vehicle meets federal motor vehicle safety
standards for seating systems, occupant crash protection, seat belt
assemblies, and child restraint anchorage systems consistent with that
part 1310 (or any corresponding similar regulation or ruling). Such
revision shall be made in a manner consistent with the findings of the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pursuant to its study
on occupant protection on Head Start transit vehicles, related to the
Government Accountability Office report GAO-06-767R.
(including rescission)
Sec. 3607. (a) From the amounts made available by the Continuing
Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 109-289, as amended by the
Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 110-5))
for the Office of the Secretary, General Departmental Management under
the Department of Health and Human Services, $1,000,000 are rescinded.
(b) For the activities carried out by the Secretary of Education
under section 3(a) of Public Law 108-406 (42 U.S.C. 15001 note),
$1,000,000.
(including rescission)
Sec. 3608. (a) From the amounts made available by the Continuing
Appropriations Resolution, 2007 for ``Department of Education, Student
Aid Administration'', $2,000,000 are rescinded.
(b) For an additional amount for ``Department of Education, Higher
Education'' under part B of title VII of the Higher Education Act of
1965 which shall be used to make a grant to the University of Vermont
for the Educational Excellence Program, $2,000,000.
Sec. 3609. Section 1820 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1395i-4) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new
subsection:
``(j) Delta Health Initiative.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to award a
grant to the Delta Health Alliance, a nonprofit alliance of
academic institutions in the Mississippi Delta region, to
solicit and fund proposals from local governments, hospitals,
health care clinics, academic institutions, and rural public
health-related entities and organizations for research
development, educational programs, health care services, job
training, planning, construction, and the equipment of public
health-related facilities in the Mississippi Delta region.
``(2) Federal interest in property.--With respect to funds
used under this subsection for construction or alteration of
property, the Federal interest in the property shall last for a
period of 1 year following completion or until the Federal
Government is compensated for its proportionate interest in the
property if the property use changes or the property is
transferred or sold, whichever time period is less. At the
conclusion of such period, the Notice of Federal Interest in
such property shall be removed.
``(3) Authorization of appropriations.--There are
authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to
carry out this subsection in fiscal year 2007 and in each of
the five succeeding fiscal years.''.
CHAPTER 7
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 3701. Section 2(c) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations
Act, 1993 (2 U.S.C. 121d(c)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(3) The Secretary of the Senate may transfer from the
fund to the Senate Employee Child Care Center proceeds from the
sale of holiday ornaments by the Senate Gift Shop for the
purpose of funding necessary activities and expenses of the
Center, including scholarships, educational supplies, and
equipment.''.
(including rescission)
Sec. 3702. (a) Of the funds provided for the ``Capitol Guide
Service and Special Services Office'' in section 20703(a) of the
Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (as added by section 2 of
the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 110-
5)), $3,500,000 are rescinded.
(b) For an additional amount for ``Capitol Guide Service and
Special Services Office'', $3,500,000, to remain available until
September 30, 2008.
CHAPTER 8
GENERAL PROVISION--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 3801. Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
appropriations made by Public Law 110-5, or any other Act, which the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs contributes to the Department of Defense/
Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund under
the authority of section 8111(d) of title 38, United States Code, shall
remain available until expended for any purpose authorized by section
8111 of title 38, United States Code.
CHAPTER 9
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
consultation requirement
Sec. 3901. Of the funds provided in the Revised Continuing
Appropriations Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 110-5) for the United
States-China Economic and Security Review Commission, $1,000,000 shall
be available for obligation only in accordance with a spending plan
submitted to and approved by the Committees on Appropriations which
addresses the recommendations of the Government Accountability Office's
audit of the Commission.
technical amendment
Sec. 3902. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law,
subsection (c) under the heading ``Assistance for the Independent
States of the Former Soviet Union'' in Public Law 109-102, shall not
apply to funds appropriated by the Continuing Appropriations
Resolution, 2007 (Public Law 109-289, division B) as amended by Public
Laws 109-369, 109-383, and 110-5.
(b) Section 534(k) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and
Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 (Public Law 109-102) is
amended, in the second proviso, by inserting after ``subsection (b) of
that section'' the following: ``and the requirement that a majority of
the members of the board of directors be United States citizens
provided in subsection (d)(3)(B) of that section''.
(c) Subject to section 101(c)(2) of the Continuing Appropriations
Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law 109-289, as amended by
Public Law 110-5), the amount of funds appropriated for ``Foreign
Military Financing Program'' pursuant to such Resolution shall be
construed to be the total of the amount appropriated for such program
by section 20401 of that Resolution and the amount made available for
such program by section 591 of the Foreign Operations, Export
Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 (Public Law
109-102) which is made applicable to the fiscal year 2007 by the
provisions of such Resolution.
CHAPTER 10
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight
salaries and expenses
(including transfer of funds)
For an additional amount to carry out the Federal Housing
Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, $4,800,000, to
remain available until expended, to be derived from the Federal Housing
Enterprises Oversight Fund and to be subject to the same terms and
conditions pertaining to funds provided under this heading in Public
Law 109-115: Provided, That not to exceed the total amount provided for
these activities for fiscal year 2007 shall be available from the
general fund of the Treasury to the extent necessary to incur
obligations and make expenditures pending the receipt of collections to
the Fund: Provided further, That the general fund amount shall be
reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year so as to
result in a final appropriation from the general fund estimated at not
more than $0.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS CHAPTER
Sec. 4001. Hereafter, funds limited or appropriated for the
Department of Transportation may be obligated or expended to grant
authority to a Mexican motor carrier to operate beyond United States
municipalities and commercial zones on the United States-Mexico border
only to the extent that--
(1) granting such authority is first tested as part of a
pilot program;
(2) such pilot program complies with the requirements of
section 350 of Public Law 107-87 and the requirements of
section 31315(c) of title 49, United States Code, related to
pilot programs; and
(3) simultaneous and comparable authority to operate within
Mexico is made available to motor carriers domiciled in the
United States.
Sec. 4002. Section 21033 of the Continuing Appropriations
Resolution, 2007 (division B of Public Law 109-289, as amended by
Public Law 110-5) is amended by adding after the second proviso: ``:
Provided further, That paragraph (2) under such heading in Public Law
109-115 (119 Stat. 2441) shall be funded at $149,300,000, but
additional section 8 tenant protection rental assistance costs may be
funded in 2007 by using unobligated balances, notwithstanding the
purposes for which such amounts were appropriated, including recaptures
and carryover, remaining from funds appropriated to the Department of
Housing and Urban Development under this heading, the heading ``Annual
Contributions for Assisted Housing'', the heading ``Housing Certificate
Fund'', and the heading ``Project-Based Rental Assistance'' for fiscal
year 2006 and prior fiscal years: Provided further, That paragraph (3)
under such heading in Public Law 109-115 (119 Stat. 2441) shall be
funded at $47,500,000: Provided further, That paragraph (4) under such
heading in Public Law 109-115 (119 Stat. 2441) shall be funded at
$5,900,000: Provided further, That paragraph (5) under such heading in
Public Law 109-115 (119 Stat. 2441) shall be funded at $1,281,100,000,
of which $1,251,100,000 shall be allocated for the calendar year 2007
funding cycle on a pro rata basis to public housing agencies based on
the amount public housing agencies were eligible to receive in calendar
year 2006, and of which up to $30,000,000 shall be available to the
Secretary to allocate to public housing agencies that need additional
funds to administer their section 8 programs, with up to $20,000,000 to
be for fees associated with section 8 tenant protection rental
assistance''.
Sec. 4003. The dates for subsidy reductions and demonstrations for
discontinuance of reductions in operating subsidy under the new
operating fund formula, pursuant to HUD regulations at 24 CFR 990.230,
shall be moved forward so that the first demonstration date for asset
management compliance shall be September 1, 2007, and reductions in
subsidy for calendar year 2007 shall be limited to the 5 percent amount
referred to in such regulations. Any public housing agency that has
filed information to demonstrate compliance on or prior to April 15,
2007 shall be permitted to re-file the same or different information to
demonstrate such compliance on or before September 1, 2007.
CHAPTER 11
GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS ACT
availability of funds
Sec. 4101. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall
remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless
expressly so provided herein.
emergency designation for title i
Sec. 4102. Amounts provided in title I of this Act are designated
as emergency requirements pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95
(109th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal
year 2006.
emergency designation for title ii
Sec. 4103. Amounts provided in title II of this Act are designated
as emergency requirements pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95
(109th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal
year 2006.
TITLE IV--EMERGENCY FARM RELIEF
SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Emergency Farm Relief Act of
2007''.
SEC. 402. DEFINITIONS.
In this title:
(1) Additional coverage.--The term ``additional coverage''
has the meaning given the term in section 502(b)(1) of the
Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1502(b)(1)).
(2) Applicable crop.--The term ``applicable crop'' means 1
or more crops planted, or prevented from being planted, during,
as elected by the producers on a farm, 1 of--
(A) the 2005 crop year;
(B) the 2006 crop year; or
(C) that part of the 2007 crop year that takes
place before the end of the applicable period.
(3) Applicable period.--The term ``applicable period''
means the period beginning on January 1, 2005 and ending on
February 28, 2007.
(4) Disaster county.--The term ``disaster county'' means--
(A) a county included in the geographic area
covered by a natural disaster declaration; and
(B) each county contiguous to a county described in
subparagraph (A).
(5) Hurricane-affected county.--The term ``hurricane-
affected county'' means--
(A) a county included in the geographic area
covered by a natural disaster declaration related to
Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Wilma, or
a related condition; and
(B) each county contiguous to a county described in
subparagraph (A).
(6) Insurable commodity.--The term ``insurable commodity''
means an agricultural commodity (excluding livestock) for which
the producers on a farm are eligible to obtain a policy or plan
of insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C.
1501 et seq.).
(7) Livestock.--The term ``livestock'' includes--
(A) cattle (including dairy cattle);
(B) bison;
(C) poultry;
(D) sheep;
(E) swine; and
(F) other livestock, as determined by the
Secretary.
(8) Natural disaster declaration.--The term ``natural
disaster declaration'' means a natural disaster declared by the
Secretary during the applicable period under section 321(a) of
the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C.
1961(a)).
(9) Noninsurable commodity.--The term ``noninsurable
commodity'' means a crop for which the producers on a farm are
eligible to obtain assistance under section 196 of the Federal
Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7333).
(10) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Agriculture.
Subtitle A--Agricultural Production Losses
SEC. 411. CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall use such sums as are necessary
of funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to make emergency
financial assistance authorized under this section available to
producers on a farm that have incurred qualifying losses described in
subsection (c).
(b) Administration.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary shall make assistance available under this section in
the same manner as provided under section 815 of the
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106-
387; 114 Stat. 1549A-55), including using the same loss
thresholds for quantity and economic losses as were used in
administering that section, except that the payment rate shall
be 55 percent of the established price, instead of 65 percent.
(2) Noninsured producers.--For producers on a farm that
were eligible to acquire crop insurance for the applicable
production loss and failed to do so or failed to submit an
application for the noninsured assistance program for the loss,
the Secretary shall make assistance in accordance with
paragraph (1), except that the payment rate shall be 20 percent
of the established price, instead of 50 percent.
(c) Qualifying Losses.--Assistance under this section shall be made
available to producers on farms, other than producers of sugar beets,
that incurred qualifying quantity or quality losses for the applicable
crop due to damaging weather or any related condition (including losses
due to crop diseases, insects, and delayed harvest), as determined by
the Secretary.
(d) Quality Losses.--
(1) In general.--In addition to any payment received under
subsection (b), the Secretary shall use such sums as are
necessary of funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to make
payments to producers on a farm described in subsection (a)
that incurred a quality loss for the applicable crop of a
commodity in an amount equal to the product obtained by
multiplying--
(A) the payment quantity determined under paragraph
(2);
(B)(i) in the case of an insurable commodity, the
coverage level elected by the insured under the policy
or plan of insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance
Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.); or
(ii) in the case of a noninsurable commodity, the
applicable coverage level for the payment quantity
determined under paragraph (2); by
(C) 55 percent of the payment rate determined under
paragraph (3).
(2) Payment quantity.--For the purpose of paragraph (1)(A),
the payment quantity for quality losses for a crop of a
commodity on a farm shall equal the lesser of--
(A) the actual production of the crop affected by a
quality loss of the commodity on the farm; or
(B)(i) in the case of an insurable commodity, the
actual production history for the commodity by the
producers on the farm under the Federal Crop Insurance
Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.); or
(ii) in the case of a noninsurable commodity, the
established yield for the crop for the producers on the
farm under section 196 of the Federal Agriculture
Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7333).
(3) Payment rate.--
(A) In general.--For the purpose of paragraph
(1)(B), the payment rate for quality losses for a crop
of a commodity on a farm shall be equal to the
difference between (as determined by the applicable
State committee of the Farm Service Agency)--
(i) the per unit market value that the
units of the crop affected by the quality loss
would have had if the crop had not suffered a
quality loss; and
(ii) the per unit market value of the units
of the crop affected by the quality loss.
(B) Factors.--In determining the payment rate for
quality losses for a crop of a commodity on a farm, the
applicable State committee of the Farm Service Agency
shall take into account--
(i) the average local market quality
discounts that purchasers applied to the
commodity during the first 2 months following
the normal harvest period for the commodity;
(ii) the loan rate and repayment rate
established for the commodity under the
marketing loan program established for the
commodity under subtitle B of title I of the
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
(7 U.S.C. 7931 et seq.);
(iii) the market value of the commodity if
sold into a secondary market; and
(iv) other factors determined appropriate
by the committee.
(4) Eligibility.--
(A) In general.--For producers on a farm to be
eligible to obtain a payment for a quality loss for a
crop under this subsection--
(i) the amount obtained by multiplying the
per unit loss determined under paragraph (1) by
the number of units affected by the quality
loss shall be reduced by the amount of any
indemnification received by the producers on
the farm for quality loss adjustment for the
commodity under a policy or plan of insurance
under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C.
1501 et seq.); and
(ii) the remainder shall be at least 25
percent of the value that all affected
production of the crop would have had if the
crop had not suffered a quality loss.
(B) Ineligibility.--If the amount of a quality loss
payment for a commodity for the producers on a farm
determined under this paragraph is equal to or less
than zero, the producers on the farm shall be
ineligible for assistance for the commodity under this
subsection.
(5) Eligible production.--The Secretary shall carry out
this subsection in a fair and equitable manner for all eligible
production, including the production of fruits and vegetables,
other specialty crops, and field crops.
(e) Election of Crop Year.--If a producer incurred qualifying crop
losses in more than 1 of the crop years during the applicable period,
the producers on a farm shall elect to receive assistance under this
section for losses incurred in only 1 of the crop years.
(f) Payment Limitation.--
(1) Limitation.--Assistance provided under this section to
the producers on a farm for losses to a crop, together with the
amounts specified in paragraph (2) applicable to the same crop,
may not exceed 95 percent of what the value of the crop would
have been in the absence of the losses, as estimated by the
Secretary.
(2) Other payments.--In applying the limitation in
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall include the following:
(A) Any crop insurance payment made under the
Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) or
payment under section 196 of the Federal Agricultural
Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7333) that
the producers on the farm receive for losses to the
same crop.
(B) The value of the crop that was not lost (if
any), as estimated by the Secretary.
(g) Timing.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary
shall make payments to producers on a farm for a crop under
this section not later than 60 days after the date the
producers on the farm submit to the Secretary a completed
application for the payments.
(2) Interest.--If the Secretary does not make payments to
the producers on a farm by the date described in paragraph (1),
the Secretary shall pay to the producers on a farm interest on
the payments at a rate equal to the current (as of the sign-up
deadline established by the Secretary) market yield on
outstanding, marketable obligations of the United States with
maturities of 30 years.
SEC. 412. DAIRY ASSISTANCE.
The Secretary shall use $95,000,000 of funds of the Commodity
Credit Corporation to make payments to dairy producers for dairy
production losses in disaster counties.
SEC. 413. MILK INCOME LOSS CONTRACT PROGRAM.
Section 1502(c)(3) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of
2002 (7 U.S.C. 7982(c)(3)) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by adding ``and'' at the end;
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``August'' and all
that follows through the end and inserting ``September 30,
2007, 34 percent.''; and
(3) by striking subparagraph (C).
SEC. 414. LIVESTOCK ASSISTANCE.
(a) Livestock Compensation Program.--
(1) Use of commodity credit corporation funds.--Effective
beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall use funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry
out the 2002 Livestock Compensation Program announced by the
Secretary on October 10, 2002 (67 Fed. Reg. 63070), to provide
compensation for livestock losses during the applicable period
for losses (including losses due to blizzards that began in
calendar year 2006 and continued in January 2007) due to a
disaster, as determined by the Secretary, except that the
payment rate shall be 80 percent of the payment rate
established for the 2002 Livestock Compensation Program.
(2) Eligible applicants.--In carrying out the program
described in paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide
assistance to any applicant for livestock losses during the
applicable period that--
(A)(i) conducts a livestock operation that is
located in a disaster county, including any applicant
conducting a livestock operation with eligible
livestock (within the meaning of the livestock
assistance program under section 101(b) of division B
of Public Law 108-324 (118 Stat. 1234)); or
(ii) produces an animal described in section
10806(a)(1) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment
Act of 2002 (21 U.S.C. 321d(a)(1));
(B) demonstrates to the Secretary that the
applicant suffered a material loss of pasture or hay
production, or experienced substantially increased feed
costs, due to damaging weather or a related condition
during the calendar year, as determined by the
Secretary; and
(C) meets all other eligibility requirements
established by the Secretary for the program.
(3) Mitigation.--In determining the eligibility for or
amount of payments for which a producer is eligible under the
livestock compensation program, the Secretary shall not
penalize a producer that takes actions (recognizing disaster
conditions) that reduce the average number of livestock the
producer owned for grazing during the production year for which
assistance is being provided.
(4) Payments for reduction in grazing on federal land.--
(A) In general.--In carrying out this subsection,
the Secretary shall make payments to livestock
producers that are in proportion to any reduction
during calendar year 2007 in grazing on Federal land in
a disaster county leased by the producers a result of
actions described in subparagraph (B).
(B) Federal actions.--Actions referred to in
subparagraph (A) are actions taken during calendar year
2007 by the Bureau of Land Management or other Federal
agency to restrict or prohibit grazing otherwise
allowed under the terms of the lease of the producers
in order to expedite the recovery of the Federal land
from drought, wildfire, or other natural disaster
declared by the Secretary during the applicable period.
(5) Limitation.--The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum
extent practicable, that producers on a farm do not receive
duplicative payments under this subsection and another Federal
program with respect to any loss.
(b) Livestock Indemnity Payments.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall use such sums as are
necessary of funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to make
livestock indemnity payments to producers on farms that have
incurred livestock losses during the applicable period
(including losses due to blizzards that began in calendar year
2006 and continued in January 2007) due to a disaster, as
determined by the Secretary, including losses due to
hurricanes, floods, anthrax, wildfires, and extreme heat.
(2) Payment rates.--Indemnity payments to a producer on a
farm under paragraph (1) shall be made at a rate of not less
than 30 percent of the market value of the applicable livestock
on the day before the date of death of the livestock, as
determined by the Secretary.
(c) Ewe Lamb Replacement and Retention.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall use $13,000,000 of
funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to make payments to
producers located in disaster counties under the Ewe Lamb
Replacement and Retention Payment Program under part 784 of
title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor
regulation) for each qualifying ewe lamb retained or purchased
during the period beginning on January 1, 2006, and ending on
December 31, 2006, by the producers.
(2) Ineligibility for other assistance.--A producer that
receives assistance under this subsection shall not be eligible
to receive assistance under subsection (a).
(d) Election of Production Year.--If a producer incurred qualifying
production losses in more than one of the production years, the
producers on a farm shall elect to receive assistance under this
section in only one of the production years.
(e) Exception.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this
section, livestock producers on a farm shall be eligible to receive
assistance under subsection (a) or livestock indemnity payments under
subsection (b) if the producers on a farm--
(1) have livestock operations in a county included in the
geographic area covered by a major disaster or emergency
designated by the President under the Robert T. Stafford
Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et
seq.) due to blizzards, ice storms, or other winter-related
causes during the period of December 2006 through January 2007;
and
(2) meet all eligibility requirements for the assistance or
payments other than the requirements relating to disaster
declarations by the Secretary under subsections (a) and (b)(1).
SEC. 415. FLOODED CROP AND GRAZING LAND.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall compensate eligible owners of
flooded crop and grazing land in the State of North Dakota.
(b) Eligibility.--
(1) In general.--To be eligible to receive compensation
under this section, an owner shall own land described in
subsection (a) that, during the 2 crop years preceding receipt
of compensation, was rendered incapable of use for the
production of an agricultural commodity or for grazing purposes
(in a manner consistent with the historical use of the land) as
the result of flooding, as determined by the Secretary.
(2) Inclusions.--Land described in paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) land that has been flooded;
(B) land that has been rendered inaccessible due to
flooding; and
(C) a reasonable buffer strip adjoining the flooded
land, as determined by the Secretary.
(3) Administration.--The Secretary may establish--
(A) reasonable minimum acreage levels for
individual parcels of land for which owners may receive
compensation under this section; and
(B) the location and area of adjoining flooded land
for which owners may receive compensation under this
section.
(c) Sign-up.--The Secretary shall establish a sign-up program for
eligible owners to apply for compensation from the Secretary under this
section.
(d) Compensation Payments.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the
rate of an annual compensation payment under this section shall
be equal to 90 percent of the average annual per acre rental
payment rate (at the time of entry into the contract) for
comparable crop or grazing land that has not been flooded and
remains in production in the county where the flooded land is
located, as determined by the Secretary.
(2) Reduction.--An annual compensation payment under this
section shall be reduced by the amount of any conservation
program rental payments or Federal agricultural commodity
program payments received by the owner for the land during any
crop year for which compensation is received under this
section.
(3) Exclusion.--During any year in which an owner receives
compensation for flooded land under this section, the owner
shall not be eligible to participate in or receive benefits for
the flooded land under--
(A) the Federal crop insurance program established
under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et
seq.);
(B) the noninsured crop assistance program
established under section 196 of the Federal
Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7
U.S.C. 7333); or
(C) any Federal agricultural crop disaster
assistance program.
(e) Relationship to Agricultural Commodity Programs.--The
Secretary, by regulation, shall provide for the preservation of
cropland base, allotment history, and payment yields applicable to land
described in subsection (a) that was rendered incapable of use for the
production of an agricultural commodity or for grazing purposes as the
result of flooding.
(f) Use of Land.--
(1) In general.--An owner that receives compensation under
this section for flooded land shall take such actions as are
necessary to not degrade any wildlife habitat on the land that
has naturally developed as a result of the flooding.
(2) Recreational activities.--To encourage owners that
receive compensation for flooded land to allow public access to
and use of the land for recreational activities, as determined
by the Secretary, the Secretary may--
(A) offer an eligible owner additional
compensation; and
(B) provide compensation for additional acreage
under this section.
(g) Funding.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall use $6,000,000 of
funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out this
section.
(2) Pro-rated payments.--In a case in which the amount made
available under paragraph (1) for a fiscal year is insufficient
to compensate all eligible owners under this section, the
Secretary shall pro-rate payments for that fiscal year on a per
acre basis.
SEC. 416. SUGAR BEET AND SUGAR CANE DISASTER ASSISTANCE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary shall use $24,000,000 of funds of
the Commodity Credit Corporation to provide assistance to sugar beet
producers that suffered production losses (including quality losses)
for the applicable crop.
(b) Requirement.--The Secretary shall make payments under
subsection (a) in the same manner as payments were made under section
208 of the Agricultural Assistance Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-7; 117
Stat. 544), including using the same indemnity benefits as were used in
carrying out that section.
(c) Hawaii.--The Secretary shall use $3,000,000 of funds of the
Commodity Credit Corporation to assist sugarcane growers in Hawaii by
making a payment in that amount to an agricultural transportation
cooperative in Hawaii, the members of which are eligible to obtain a
loan under section 156(a) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and
Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7272(a)).
(d) Election of Crop Year.--If a producer incurred qualifying crop
losses in more than one of the crop years during the applicable period,
the producers on a farm shall elect to receive assistance under this
section for losses incurred in only one of the crop years.
SEC. 417. NONINSURED CROP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Section 196(c) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform
Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7333(c)) is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``(5) Loss assessment for grazing.--The Secretary shall
permit the use of 1 claims adjustor certified by the Secretary
to assess the quantity of loss on the acreage or allotment of a
producer devoted to grazing for livestock under this
section.''.
SEC. 418. REDUCTION IN PAYMENTS.
The amount of any payment for which a producer is eligible under
this subtitle shall be reduced by any amount received by the producer
for the same loss or any similar loss under--
(1) the Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, and
Pandemic Influenza Act, 2006 (Public Law 109-148; 119 Stat.
2680);
(2) an agricultural disaster assistance provision contained
in the announcement of the Secretary on January 26, 2006, or
August 29, 2006;
(3) the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for
Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006
(Public Law 109-234; 120 Stat. 418); or
(4) the Livestock Assistance Grant Program announced by the
Secretary on August 29, 2006.
Subtitle B--Small Business Economic Loss Grant Program
SEC. 421. SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMIC LOSS GRANT PROGRAM.
(a) Definition of Qualified State.--In this section, the term
``qualified State'' means a State in which at least 50 percent of the
counties of the State were declared to be primary agricultural disaster
areas by the Secretary during the applicable period.
(b) Grants to Qualified States.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall use $100,000,000 of
funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to make grants to
State departments of agriculture or comparable State agencies
in qualified States.
(2) Amount.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the
Secretary shall allocate grants among qualified States
described in paragraph (1) based on the average value
of agricultural sector production in the qualified
State, determined as a percentage of the gross domestic
product of the qualified State.
(B) Minimum amount.--The minimum amount of a grant
under this subsection shall be $500,000.
(3) Requirement.--To be eligible to receive a grant under
this subsection, a qualified State shall agree to carry out an
expedited disaster assistance program to provide direct
payments to qualified small businesses in accordance with
subsection (c).
(c) Direct Payments to Qualified Small Businesses.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out an expedited disaster
assistance program described in subsection (b)(3), a qualified
State shall provide direct payments to eligible small
businesses in the qualified State that suffered material
economic losses during the applicable period as a direct result
of weather-related agricultural losses to the crop or livestock
production sectors of the qualified State, as determined by the
Secretary.
(2) Eligibility.--
(A) In general.--To be eligible to receive a direct
payment under paragraph (1), a small business shall--
(i) have less than $15,000,000 in average
annual gross income from all business
activities, at least 75 percent of which shall
be directly related to production agriculture
or agriculture support industries, as
determined by the Secretary;
(ii) verify the amount of economic loss
attributable to weather-related agricultural
losses using such documentation as the
Secretary and the head of the qualified State
agency may require;
(iii) have suffered losses attributable to
weather-related agricultural disasters that
equal at least 50 percent of the total economic
loss of the small business for each year a
grant is requested; and
(iv) demonstrate that the grant will
materially improve the likelihood the business
will--
(I) recover from the disaster; and
(II) continue to service and
support production agriculture.
(B) Emergency grants to assist low-income migrant
and seasonal farmworkers.--
(i) Funds made available by this subtitle
may be used to carry out assistance programs in
States that are consistent with the purpose and
intent of the program authorized at section
2281 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and
Trade Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 5177a).
(ii) In carrying out this subparagraph, a
qualified State may waive the gross income
requirement at subparagraph (A)(i) of this
paragraph.
(3) Requirements.--A direct payment to small business under
this subsection shall--
(A) be limited to not more than 2 years of
documented losses; and
(B) be in an amount of not more than 75 percent of
the documented average economic loss attributable to
weather-related agriculture disasters for each eligible
year in the qualified State.
(4) Insufficient funding.--If the grant funds received by a
qualified State agency under subsection (b) are insufficient to
fund the direct payments of the qualified State agency under
this subsection, the qualified State agency may apply a
proportional reduction to all of the direct payments.
Subtitle C--Forestry
SEC. 431. TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
(a) Definition of Tree.--In this section, the term ``tree''
includes--
(1) a tree (including a Christmas tree, ornamental tree,
nursery tree, and potted tree);
(2) a bush (including a shrub, nursery shrub, nursery bush,
ornamental bush, ornamental shrub, potted bush, and potted
shrub); and
(3) a vine (including a nursery vine and ornamental vine).
(b) Program.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, the
Secretary shall use such sums as are necessary of the funds of the
Commodity Credit Corporation to provide assistance under the terms and
conditions of the tree assistance program established under subtitle C
of title X of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7
U.S.C. 8201 et seq.) to--
(1) producers who suffered tree losses in disaster
counties; and
(2) fruit and tree nut producers in disaster counties.
(c) Costs.--Funds made available under this section shall also be
made available to cover costs associated with tree pruning, tree
rehabilitation, and other appropriate tree-related activities as
determined by the Secretary.
(d) Scope of Assistance.--Assistance under this section shall
compensate for losses resulting from disasters during the applicable
period.
Subtitle D--Conservation
SEC. 441. EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM.
The Secretary shall use an additional $35,000,000 of funds of the
Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out emergency measures, including
wildfire recovery efforts in Montana and other States, identified by
the Administrator of the Farm Service Agency as of the date of
enactment of this Act through the emergency conservation program
established under title IV of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16
U.S.C. 2201 et seq.), of which $3,000,000 shall be to repair broken
irrigation pipelines and damaged and collapsed water tanks, $1,000,000
to provide emergency loans for losses of agricultural income, and
$2,000,000 to repair ditch irrigation systems in conjunction with the
Presidential declaration of a major disaster (FEMA-1664-DR), dated
October 17, 2006, and related determinations issued under the authority
of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act,
42 U.S.C. 5121-5206 (the Stafford Act): Provided, That the Secretary
may transfer a portion of these funds to the Natural Resources
Conservation Service, to include Resource Conservation and Development
councils.
SEC. 442. EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM.
The Secretary shall use an additional $50,000,000 of funds of the
Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out emergency measures identified
by the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service as of the
date of enactment of this Act through the emergency watershed
protection program established under section 403 of the Agricultural
Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2203).
SEC. 443. CONSERVATION SECURITY PROGRAM.
Section 20115 of Public Law 110-5 is amended by striking ``section
726'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``section 726; section 741''.
Subtitle E--Farm Service Agency
SEC. 451. FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.
The Secretary shall use $30,000,000 of funds of the Commodity
Credit Corporation--
(1) of which $9,000,000 shall be used to hire additional
County Farm Service Agency personnel to expedite the
implementation of, and delivery under, the agricultural
disaster and economic assistance programs under this title; and
(2) to be used as the Secretary determines to be necessary
to carry out this and other agriculture and disaster assistance
programs.
Subtitle F--Miscellaneous
SEC. 461. CONTRACT WAIVER.
In carrying out this title and section 101(a)(5) of the Emergency
Supplemental Appropriations for Hurricane Disasters Assistance Act,
2005 (Public Law 108-324; 118 Stat. 1233), the Secretary shall not
require participation in a crop insurance pilot program relating to
forage.
SEC. 462. INSECT INFESTATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary, acting through the Administrator of
the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, shall use not less than
$20,000,000 of funds made available from the Commodity Credit
Corporation for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to
survey and control insect infestations in the States of Nevada, Idaho,
and Utah.
(b) Use of Funds.--Funds described in subsection (a) shall be used
in a manner that promotes cooperative efforts between Federal programs
(including the plant protection and quarantine program of the Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service) and State and local programs
carried out, in whole or in part, with Federal funds to fight insect
outbreaks.
SEC. 463. FUNDING.
The Secretary shall use the funds, facilities, and authorities of
the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out this title, to remain
available until expended.
SEC. 464. REGULATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary may promulgate such regulations as
are necessary to implement this title.
(b) Procedure.--The promulgation of the regulations and
administration of this title shall be made without regard to--
(1) the notice and comment provisions of section 553 of
title 5, United States Code;
(2) the Statement of Policy of the Secretary of Agriculture
effective July 24, 1971 (36 Fed. Reg. 13804), relating to
notices of proposed rulemaking and public participation in
rulemaking; and
(3) chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (commonly
known as the ``Paperwork Reduction Act'').
(c) Congressional Review of Agency Rulemaking.--In carrying out
this section, the Secretary shall use the authority provided under
section 808 of title 5, United States Code.
Subtitle G--Emergency Designation
SEC. 471. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.
The amounts provided under this title are designated as an
emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95 (109th
Congress).
This Act may be cited as the ``U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans'
Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act,
2007''.
Calendar No. 83
110th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. 965
[Report No. 110-37]
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A BILL
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2007, and for other purposes.
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March 22, 2007
Read twice and placed on the calendar