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Calendar No. 151
106th Congress Report
SENATE
1st Session 106-75
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2000
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June 10, 1999.--Ordered to be printed
_______________________________________________________________________
Mr. Bennett, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany S. 1206]
The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 1206)
making appropriations for the legislative branch excluding
House items for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000, and
for other purposes, reports favorably thereon and recommends
that the bill do pass.
Amount of new budget (obligational) authority
Amount of bill as reported to Senate.................... $1,679,010,000
Amount of 2000 budget estimate.......................... 1,783,526,000
Legislative branch appropriations, 1999................. 1,792,972,000
Amount of bill below budget estimate, 2000.............. 104,516,000
Amount of bill below legislative branch appropriations,
1999................................................ 113,962,000
C O N T E N T S
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Page
Title I--Congressional operations:
Senate....................................................... 5
Joint Items.................................................. 22
Office of Compliance......................................... 25
Congressional Budget Office.................................. 25
Architect of the Capitol (except Library buildings and
grounds)................................................... 25
Library of Congress: Congressional Research Service.......... 31
Government Printing Office, congressional printing and
binding.................................................... 31
Title II--Other agencies:
Botanic Garden............................................... 32
Library of Congress (except Congressional Research Service).. 33
Architect of the Capitol, Congressional Cemetery............. 34
Architect of the Capitol, Library buildings and grounds...... 35
Government Printing Office revolving fund.................... 36
General Accounting Office.................................... 36
Title III--General provisions.................................... 37
Compliance with paragraph 7, rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Senate..................................................... 38
Compliance with paragraph 7(c), rule XXVI of the Standing Rules
of the Senate.................................................. 38
Compliance with paragraph 12, rule XXVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Senate..................................................... 39
GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY
The Committee recommends new budget (obligational
authority) of $1,679,010,000 for the legislative branch,
exclusive of House items, for fiscal year 2000. This total is
$104,516,000 below the budget estimate and $113,962,000 below
the fiscal year 1999 level.
The detail by major support agency is as follows:
SUMMARY OF THE BILL
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate bill compared with--
1999 Budget Committee ---------------------------------
Department or agency appropriation estimates, 2000 recommendation 1999 Budget
appropriation estimates, 2000
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TITLE I--CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS
Senate............................................................. 474,891 517,580 489,406 +14,515 -28,174
Joint Items........................................................ 204,916 103,995 103,116 -101,800 -879
Office of Compliance............................................... 2,086 2,076 2,000 -86 -76
Congressional Budget Office........................................ 25,671 26,821 26,221 +550 -600
Architect of the Capitol........................................... 242,047 210,041 162,866 -79,181 -47,175
Library of Congress: Congressional Research Service................ 67,124 71,255 71,244 +4,120 -11
Congressional printing and binding, Government Printing Office..... 74,465 82,214 77,704 +3,239 -4,510
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Total, title I, Congressional operations..................... 1,091,200 1,013,982 932,557 -158,643 -81,425
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TITLE II--OTHER AGENCIES
Botanic Garden..................................................... 3,052 3,972 3,428 +376 -544
Library of Congress (except CRS)................................... 296,516 312,408 308,414 +11,898 -3,994
Architect of the Capitol (Congressional Cemetery and Library 13,672 19,871 17,327 +3,655 -2,544
buildings and grounds)............................................
Government Printing Office including revolving fund (except 29,264 46,245 34,986 +5,722 -11,259
congressional printing and binding)...............................
General Accounting Office.......................................... 359,268 387,048 382,298 +23,030 -4,750
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Total, title II, Other agencies.............................. 701,772 769,544 746,453 +44,681 -23,091
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Grand total.................................................. 1,792,972 1,783,526 1,679,010 -113,962 -104,516
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TITLE I--CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS
SENATE
Expense Allowances
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $56,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 56,000
Committee recommendation................................ 56,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $56,000 for
the expense allowances of the Vice President, the President pro
tempore of the Senate, the majority and minority leaders, the
majority and minority whips, and the chairmen of the majority
and minority conference committees, as follows:
For the expense allowance of the Vice President, the
Committee recommends an amount of $10,000, the same as the
amount provided for fiscal year 1999. This allowance was first
provided by Public Law 81-71, effective January 20, 1949.
For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore, the
Committee recommends an amount of $10,000, the same as the
amount provided for fiscal year 1999. This allowance was first
provided by the Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1978
(Public Law 95-355), effective October 1, 1977.
For the expense allowance of the majority and minority
leaders, the Committee recommends $10,000 for each leader, for
a total of $20,000. This is the same as the amount provided for
fiscal year 1999. This allowance was first provided by Public
Law 84-242, effective July 1, 1955.
For the expense allowance of the majority and minority
whips, the Committee recommends $5,000 for each whip, for a
total of $10,000. This is the same as the amount provided for
fiscal year 1999. This allowance was first provided by the
Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1977, Public Law 95-26,
effective April 1, 1977.
For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority
and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends
$3,000 for each chairman, for a total of $6,000. This is the
same as the amount provided for fiscal year 1999. This
allowance was first provided in the Supplemental Appropriations
Act for Fiscal Year 1985, Public Law 99-88, effective August
15, 1985.
Expenditures from all the foregoing allowances are made
upon certification from the individuals for whom the allowances
are authorized, and are reported semiannually in the report of
the Secretary of the Senate.
Representation Allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $30,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 30,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $30,000 for
representation allowances for the majority and minority
leaders.
This allowance was established in the Supplemental
Appropriations Act for fiscal year 1985 (Public Law 99-88). The
funds were authorized to be used by the majority and minority
leaders solely for the discharge of their appropriate
responsibilities in connection with official visits to the
United States by members of foreign legislative bodies and
representatives of foreign governments and intergovernmental
agencies. The recommended amount is to be divided equally
between the two leaders.
Expenditures from this allowance are made upon
certification of the leaders and are reported in the semiannual
report of the Secretary of the Senate.
Salaries, Officers and Employees
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $87,233,000
Budget estimate, 2000 \1\............................... 92,506,000
Committee recommendation................................ 89,968,000
\1\ Includes budget amendment.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $89,968,000
for the 12 subaccounts funded under the overall account for the
salaries of officers and employees of the Senate.
It should be noted that except for a handful of positions
in the Offices of the Secretary and the Sergeant at Arms that
are required by statute, specific staffing levels are not
stipulated either by the budget request or by the Committee's
recommendation. Rather, lump-sum allowances are provided to
fund staffing levels each office finds necessary and
appropriate for the performance of its duties. Estimated
staffing levels for offices funded under this appropriation for
fiscal year 2000 are 1,287 positions.
SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
[Estimated staffing levels--fiscal years 1999 and 2000]
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2000
request 1999
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Office of the Vice President...................... 45 45
Office of the President pro tempore............... 11 11
Office of the majority and minority leaders....... 40 40
Offices of the majority and minority whips........ 16 16
Conference committees............................. 47 47
Offices of the secretaries of the conference of 12 12
the majority and the conference of the minority..
Policy committees................................. 55 55
Office of the Chaplain............................ 4 4
Office of the Secretary........................... 252 252
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper..... 787 780
Offices of the secretaries for the majority and 18 18
minority.........................................
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Totals...................................... 1,287 1,280
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Any change from the allocation of funds in the subaccounts
within this appropriation is subject to the approval of the
Committee.
The total amount appropriated is allocated to the various
offices of the Senate as displayed under the headings for the
offices that follow.
office of the vice president
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,659,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 1,721,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,721,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,721,000 to
fund the salaries of the administrative and clerical staff of
the Office of the Vice President in connection with his duties
as the President of the Senate.
office of the president pro tempore
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $402,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 437,000
Committee recommendation................................ 437,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $437,000 for
the Office of the President pro tempore.
offices of the majority and minority leaders
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $2,436,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 2,644,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,644,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,644,000 for
the offices of the majority and minority leaders.
The administrative and clerical staffs funded by this
appropriation were authorized under the provisions of Public
Law 91-145, effective November 1, 1969. The amount recommended
is to be equally divided, providing $1,322,000 for each office.
offices of the majority and minority whips
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,416,000
Budget estimate, 2000 \1\............................... 1,634,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,634,000
\1\ Includes budget amendment.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,634,000 for
the offices of the majority and minority whips. It is to be
equally divided, providing $817,000 for each office.
The authority for the administrative and clerical staff
funded by this appropriation was created by Public Law 84-242,
effective July 1, 1955.
committee on appropriations
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $6,050,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 6,525,000
Committee recommendation................................ 6,525,000
For the salaries of the Committee on Appropriations the
Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,525,000.
conference committees
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $2,184,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 2,264,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,264,000
For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority
and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $2,264,000. The appropriation provides
$1,132,000 in salaries for the staff of each conference
committee.
The chairman of each conference committee may transfer to
or from amounts provided for salaries of each conference to the
account for conference committee expenses within the
``Miscellaneous items'' appropriation.
offices of the secretaries of the conference of the majority and the
conference of the minority
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $570,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 590,000
Committee recommendation................................ 590,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $590,000 for
the majority and minority conference secretaries.
These offices were created by section 6 of Senate
Resolution 17, agreed to January 10, 1977, and two positions in
each office were first funded in the Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 1977 (Public Law 95-26).
Section 102 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1979
(Public Law 96-38), abolished the specific positions and
established a lump-sum allowance for the employment of staff,
effective October 1, 1979. The amount recommended is to be
divided equally between the majority secretary and the minority
secretary.
POLICY COMMITTEES
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $2,218,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 2,302,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,302,000
For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs
of the majority and minority policy committees, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $2,302,000, or $1,151,000 for
each committee. Agency contributions for the policy committees
are funded in the amount provided for agency contributions
within the entire ``Salaries, officers and employees'' account,
and expenses are provided under the ``Miscellaneous items''
account.
office of the chaplain
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $267,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 277,000
Committee recommendation................................ 277,000
For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $277,000. The amount recommended would provide
the salaries for the Chaplain of the Senate and support staff
to assist the Chaplain with his pastoral duties. The Fiscal
Year 1988 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, Public Law
100-202, established the rate of pay for the Chaplain at
Executive Level IV, currently $118,400. Authorization for a
part-time counselor was included in Public Law 101-163, the
Fiscal Year 1990 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act.
office of the secretary
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $13,694,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 14,202,000
Committee recommendation................................ 14,202,000
The Committee recommends $14,202,000 for salaries of the
Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2000 staffing levels are
estimated at 252 positions.
This appropriation provides funds for four statutory
positions (Secretary of the Senate, Assistant Secretary of the
Senate, Financial Clerk of the Senate, and Parliamentarian of
the Senate) and lump-sum allowances for the employment and
adjustment of salaries of personnel in the Office of the
Secretary of the Senate, as authorized by Public Law 97-51,
effective October 1, 1981 (2 U.S.C. 61a-11).
The following departmental guidelines for fiscal year 2000
have been submitted by the Secretary to the Committee. The
departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule
under executive offices include: the Executive Office of the
Secretary of the Senate, page school, and Senate security. The
departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule
under administrative services include: captioning services,
conservation and preservation, curator, disbursing office, gift
shop, historical office, human resources, interparliamentary
services, library, printing and document services, public
records, and the stationery room. The departmental budgets
grouped in the apportionment schedule under legislative and
legal services include: the bill clerk, chief counsel for
employment, daily digest, enrolling clerk, journal clerk,
legislative clerk, Official Reporters of Debate, and
Parliamentarian.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
[Estimated staffing levels--fiscal years 1999 and 2000]
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2000
request 1999 Difference
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Executive offices....................... 40 40 ..........
Administrative services................. 167 167 ..........
Legislative and legal services.......... 45 45
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Totals............................ 252 252 ..........
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office of the sergeant at arms and doorkeeper
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $33,805,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 36,238,000
Committee recommendation................................ 34,794,000
This appropriation provides funds for the salaries of three
statutory positions (Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, Deputy
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, and Administrative Assistant
to the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper) and lump-sum allowances
for employment and adjustments of salaries of personnel in the
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, as
authorized by Public Law 97-51, effective October 1, 1981 (2
U.S.C. 61f-7).
The Committee recommends a total of $34,794,000 for fiscal
2000.
The offices and personnel covered by this appropriation are
shown in the following table.
STAFFING--OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE
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2000 budget 2000 Committee
1999 level request recommendation
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Operations division:
Chief of operations................................... $643,000 $595,000 $571,000
Positions......................................... 9 9 9
Central operations.................................... $8,075,000 $8,468,000 $8,131,000
Positions......................................... 215 215 215
Office operations..................................... $4,189,000 $4,611,000 $4,427,000
Positions......................................... 98 100 99
Technical operations.................................. $6,448,000 $6,839,000 $6,566,000
Positions......................................... 108 109 108
Program management.................................... $687,000 $722,000 $693,000
Positions......................................... 9 9 9
Systems architecture.................................. $104,000 $106,000 $102,000
Positions......................................... 1 1 1
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Total operations division....................... $20,146,000 $21,341,000 $20,490,000
Positions................................... 440 443 441
Capitol division.......................................... $7,905,000 $8,284,000 $7,954,000
Positions............................................. 231 231 231
Staff offices............................................. $5,754,000 $6,613,000 $6,350,000
Positions............................................. 109 121 115
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Total............................................... $33,805,000 $36,238,000 $34,794,000
Total positions................................. 780 795 787
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offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,200,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 1,246,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,246,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,246,000 for
the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority.
The appropriation is to be equally divided, providing $623,000
for each office.
agency contributions
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $21,332,000
Budget estimate, 2000 \1\............................... 22,426,000
Committee recommendation................................ 21,332,000
\1\ Includes budget amendment.
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $21,332,000
for agency contributions for employees paid under the
appropriation, ``Salaries, officers and employees.''
Agency contributions include the Senate's contributions as
an employer to the civil service retirement system, the Federal
Employees' Retirement System, the thrift savings plan, Federal
employee group life insurance, Federal employee health
insurance programs, and FICA. The Senate is required by law to
make these payments, and the total required is dependent upon
the number of Senate employees, their compensation levels, the
benefit programs in which they are enrolled, and the extent of
the benefits elected.
Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $3,753,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 3,901,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,901,000
For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate,
the Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,901,000. The
fiscal year 2000 staffing level is estimated to be 36
positions.
Office of Senate Legal Counsel
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,004,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 1,035,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,035,000
For the Office of Senate Legal Counsel, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $1,035,000. The amount provided
pays for the salaries, expenses, and agency contributions of
the Office.
This Office was established pursuant to section 701 of
Public Law 95-521.
Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and
Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority
of the Senate
Appropriations, 1999.......................................... $12,000
Budget estimate, 2000......................................... 12,000
Committee recommendation
12,000
Section 119 of Public Law 97-51 authorized an expense
allowance for the Secretary of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms
and Doorkeeper of the Senate, the Secretary for the Majority,
and the Secretary for the Minority. Since fiscal year 1983, the
amount has been provided through a direct appropriation. The
Committee recommends providing an allowance of $3,000 for each
office.
Contingent Expenses of the Senate
inquiries and investigations
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $66,800,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 71,604,000
Committee recommendation................................ 71,604,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $71,604,000
for inquiries and investigations by all Senate standing,
special, and select committees.
This appropriation funds the liquidation of obligations
incurred by committees under the authorization provided in
Committee funding resolutions.
U.S. senate caucus on international narcotics control
Appropriations, 1999.......................................... $370,000
Budget estimate, 2000 \1\..................................... 370,000
Committee recommendation
370,000
\1\ Includes budget amendment.
The Committee recommends $370,000 for the expenses of the
U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.
secretary of the senate
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,511,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 1,511,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,511,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,511,000 for
expenses of the Office of the Secretary.
The table printed below sets forth the apportionment of
funds under this appropriation, followed by a brief description
of the line items. Any deviation of more than 10 percent
cumulatively from the stated levels for each item will require
the customary prior approval of the Committee.
EXPENSES--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
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Amount
available Budget
Item fiscal year estimate Difference
1999, Public fiscal year
Law 105-275 2000
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Executive office................................................ $718,100 $718,100 ..............
Administrative services......................................... 463,800 463,800 ..............
Legislative services............................................ 329,100 329,100 ..............
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Totals.................................................... 1,511,000 1,511,000 ..............
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Typical expenditures of the Secretary of the Senate
include:
Consultants.--Funding is provided for not to exceed two
individual consultants as authorized by section 110 of Public
Law 95-94, August 5, 1977, which amends section 101 of Public
Law 95-26, May 4, 1977. Consultants employed under this
authority shall not be paid in excess of the per diem
equivalent of the highest gross rate of annual compensation
which may by paid to employees of a standing committee of the
Senate.
Legal reference volumes and dictionaries.--Funding is
provided to furnish U.S. Senators with volumes of the U.S. Code
Annotated or U.S. Code service, pocket parts and supplements,
as authorized by Public Law 92-51, July 9, 1971.
The disbursing office is responsible for providing the U.S.
Code Annotated or the U.S. Code Service to Senators when they
assume office and upon receipt of a written request of a
Senator. In addition, dictionary and dictionary stands are also
furnished to Senators from funds provided for in this account.
Contractual legal and administrative services and
miscellaneous expenses.--Funding is provided for various
contractual, administrative, and miscellaneous expenses
incurred by the Office of the Secretary. The Office of the
Secretary of the Senate has contractual authority under the
authority of Public Law 92-342, for the Federal Election
Campaign Act and has utilized this authority to employ
professional legal services in the past. In addition, the
Office of the Secretary has incurred various types of legal and
other expenses which have been authorized by the Senate.
Administrative services and miscellaneous expenses are
housekeeping expenses of the Office of the Secretary.
Travel and registration fees.--Funding is provided for
travel expenses and registration fees incurred by the Secretary
of the Senate and the employees of the Office of the Secretary.
This line item excludes funding for travel expenses for the
Federal Election Campaign Act under the Office of Public
Records, which is provided separately under the authority of
Public Law 93-342.
The authority for the travel portion of this account was
provided for by section 101 of Public Law 94-59, July 25, 1975,
at not to exceed $5,000 during any fiscal year for travel
expenses and travel advances shall not exceed $1,000, per
employee. Section 106 of Public Law 95-94, August 5, 1977,
increased the not to exceed amount for travel to $5,500.
Section 102 of Public Law 95-355, September 8, 1978, increased
the not to exceed amount for travel to $7,500. Section 102 of
Public Law 97-12, June 5, 1981, increased the not to exceed
amount for travel to $10,000. Section 1 of Public Law 98-367,
July 17, 1984, removed the not to exceed limitation on travel
expenses for the Secretary of the Senate, during any fiscal
year.
Orientation and training.--Funding is provided for expenses
incurred by the Secretary of the Senate to conduct orientation
seminars or similar meetings for Senators, Senate officials, or
members of staffs of Senators of Senate officials, not to
exceed $10,000 each fiscal year, under the authority of 2
U.S.C. 69a.
The Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the
Senate is also authorized under these provisions to conduct
seminars or similar meetings in the same manner and to the same
extent as the Office of the Secretary of the Senate.
Newspapers.--Funding is provided to furnish newspapers and
magazines for official purposes to the Marble Room, leadership
offices, Republican and Democratic Cloakrooms, Senate officers,
and certain other offices.
Senate service awards.--Funding is provided for the
issuance of service pins or emblems as authorized by Senate
Resolution 21, September 10, 1965. Senate Resolution 21
authorizes the Secretary of the Senate, under the direction of
the Committee on Rules and Administration and in accordance
with regulation promulgated by the Committee, to procure such
pins or emblems and award them to Member, officers, and
employees of the Senate who are entitled.
Postage.--This account also provides funding for postage
for the Office of the Secretary of the Senate for special
delivery, registered mail, and additional postage not covered
under the frank.
Education of Senate pages.--Funding is provided for the
education of Senate pages. Senate Resolution 184, July 29,
1983, authorized the Secretary of the Senate to enter into a
contract, agreement, or other arrangement with the board of
education of the District of Columbia, or to provide such
educational services and items in such other manner as he may
deem appropriate. Public Law 98-125, October 13, 1983, amended
Public Law 98-51, July 14, 1983, striking out the heading and
paragraph ``Education of Pages'' under the heading ``Joint
Items'', and redesigned the funds provided in Public Law 98-51
for the education of pages between the House of Representatives
and the Senate. Each House is to provide for the education of
its own pages.
Stationery.--Funding is provided for stationery supplies
for the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. The funds
provided have been allocated to the various departments of the
Office of the Secretary.
Senate Commission on Art.--Funding is provided for the
Senate Commission on Art, authorized by Public Law 100-696,
November 18, 1988, to acquire any work of art, historical
object, documents or material relating to historical matters,
or exhibits for placement or exhibition within the Senate wing
of the Capitol, any Senate office building, or in rooms,
spaces, or corridors thereof, and to publish a Senate
historical objects and exhibits currently with the Senate wing
of the Capitol and any Senate office building.
The Senate Commission on Art was formally the Commission on
Arts and Antiquities, which was authorized by Senate Resolution
382, October 1, 1968, as amended by Senate Resolution 95, April
1, 1977, and Senate Resolution 400, March 23, 1988.
Representation expenses.--Funding is provided (not to
exceed $50,000) to the Secretary of the Senate to coordinate
and carry out responsibilities in connection with foreign
parliamentary groups of other foreign officials visiting the
United States. Authorized by section 2 of Public Law 101-163,
November 21, 1989.
Office of Conservation and Preservation.--Funding is
provided for the Office of Conservation and Preservation to
develop and coordinate programs directly related to the
conservation and protection of Senate records and materials for
which the Secretary of the Senate has statutory authority.
Book preservation.--Funding is provided for the Office of
Conservation and Preservation to use outside sources for the
preservation and protection of the Senate book collection,
including historically valuable documents under the care of the
Secretary of the Senate.
Office of Public Records.--Funding is provided for expenses
of the Office of Public Records. This office has evolved
through various pieces of legislation and various
responsibilities authorized by the Federal Election Campaign
Act of 1971, Senate Standards and Conduct and the Ethics in
Government Act. Public Law 92-342, July 10, 1972, authorizes
the Secretary of the Senate to procure technical support
services, consultants, use of detailed employees and travel
expenses in carrying out his duties under the Federal Election
Campaign Act of 1971. The Office of Public Records is mentioned
for the first time in Public Law 93-145, November 1, 1973,
which authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to appoint and fix
the compensation of a superintendent and other positions for
the Office of Public Records. In addition, under the authority
of Public Law 95-521, October 26, 1978 (Ethics in Government
Act of 1978) reports required to be filed under section 101 of
the act shall be available within 15 days after a report is
filed for public inspection and a copy of the report shall be
provided by the Secretary to any person upon request. Any
person requesting a copy of a report may by required to pay a
reasonable fee to cover the cost of reproduction of the report.
Any moneys received by the Secretary shall be deposited into
the Treasury as a miscellaneous receipt. This office also
performs functions under the Senate Standards and Conduct, such
as registration of mass mailings and registering of lobbyists.
Disbursing office.--Funding is provided for expenses
incurred in the operation of the disbursing office. Typical
expenses for this office include online access charges for
Department of Treasury systems, notary bonds, seals and
supplies, necessary supplies in conjunction with the various
machinery maintained in the office, which are not available in
the stationery room, and necessary insurance policies required
for the protection of the disbursing officer of the Senate for
moneys assigned to his accountability.
Office of Captioning Services.--Funding is provided for the
closed captioning of the televised Senate floor proceedings for
the hearing impaired. Closed captioning was first authorized
under the authority of Public Law 101-163, November 21, 1989.
Senate chief counsel for employment.--Funding is provided
for the Office of the Senate Chief Counsel for Employment. This
office is a nonpartisan office formed in May 1993 at the
direction of the joint leadership and is charged with providing
legal advice and representation of Senate offices in all areas
of employment law.
sergeant at arms and doorkeeper of the senate
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $60,511,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 79,897,000
Committee recommendation................................ 66,261,000
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $66,261,000
for expenses of the Sergeant at Arms.
The Sergeant at Arms' budget structure reflects three major
divisions: Operations Division, Capitol Division, and Staff
Offices Division.
The Operations Division provides most of the day-to-day
services and products of the Sergeant at Arms. The Chief of
Operations provides overall management, policy guidance, and
strategy development and execution for all operations units.
Central operations provides printing, mailing, and parking
services. Office operations centralizes functions which were
previously handled by the Service Department, the Computer
Center, and the Telecommunications Department. These functions
include the procurement, installation and maintenance of all
desktop computer, LAN's, and office equipment. Technical
operations consolidates the information technology planning and
infrastructure operations which were previously provided by
both the Computer Center and Telecommunications Department.
The Capitol Division centralizes all functions related to
the maintenance and administration of the Senate wing of the
U.S. Capitol Building and provides the services of the
photographic and recording studios.
The Staff Offices Division includes finance, human
resources, counsel, procurement, and customer relations. The
Committee looks forward to monitoring further improvements in
management and service delivery in the Sergeant at Arms
operations.
The following table sets forth the apportionment of funds
under this appropriation. Any deviation of more than 10 percent
cumulatively to or from either account from the stated levels
for each item will require the customary prior approval of the
Committee.
EXPENSES--OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE
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2000 budget 2000 Committee
1999 level request recommendation
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Operations Division:
Chief of operations................................... $155,000 $175,000 $175,000
Central operations.................................... 2,078,000 2,349,000 2,349,000
Office operations..................................... 43,145,000 45,973,000 44,998,000
Technical operations.................................. 7,882,000 16,143,000 14,804,000
Program management.................................... ................ 7,000,000 1,000,000
Systems Architecture.................................. ................ 475,000 ................
Multiyear Operations.................................. 5,000,000 ................ ................
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Total Operations Division........................... 58,260,000 72,115,000 63,326,000
Capitol Division.......................................... 1,514,000 6,153,000 1,753,000
Staff Offices Division.................................... 737,000 1,629,000 1,182,000
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Total............................................... 60,511,000 79,897,000 66,261,000
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miscellaneous items
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $8,655,000
Budget estimate, 2000 \1\............................... 8,655,000
Committee recommendation................................ 8,655,000
\1\ Includes budget amendment
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $8,655,000 for
miscellaneous items, which is the same as the amount provided
in fiscal year 1999 and is the same as the budget request.
Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the
stated levels for each item will require the customary prior
approval of the Committee.
The following table sets forth the apportionment of funds
under this appropriation:
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE
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Committee
recommendation
Item 1999 level fiscal year Difference
2000
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Resolution and reorganization reserve........................... $2,467,000 $2,617,000 +$150,000
Reserve for contingencies (miscellaneous items)................. 600,000 600,000 ..............
Employees compensation fund reimbursement (workmen's 905,000 689,000 -216,000
compensation)..................................................
Civil service retirement fund reemployed annuitants............. 65,000 65,000 ..............
John Heinz Fellowship Program--(S. Res. 356, dated Oct. 7, 1992) 54,000 .............. -54,000
(expired Sept. 30, 1997).......................................
Reception of foreign dignitaries (S. Res. 247, dated Feb. 7, 25,000 25,000 ..............
1962, as amended)..............................................
Foreign travel--Members and employees (S. Res. 179, dated May 125,000 125,000 ..............
25, 1977)......................................................
Federal employees compensation account (Public Law 96-499, dated 1,750,000 1,750,000 ..............
Dec. 5, 1980) (unemployment compensation)......................
Conferences for the majority and minority (Public Law 97-51, 150,000 150,000 ..............
dated Jan. 3, 1983 and Public Law 101-520, dated Nov. 5, 1990).
Policy committees for the majority and minority (Public Law 104- 144,000 144,000 ..............
53, dated Nov. 19, 1995).......................................
Postage \1\..................................................... 6,000 6,000 ..............
Stationery \2\.................................................. 13,000 13,000 ..............
Consultants--including agency contributions (Public Law 95-26, 750,000 750,000 ..............
dated May 4, 1977 and Public Law 95-94, dated Aug. 5, 1977)....
National Security working group (S. Res. 75, March 25, 1999) 580,000 700,000 +120,000
(expires Dec. 31, 2000)........................................
Committee on Appropriations (Public Law 105-275, dated Oct. 21, 750,000 750,000 ..............
1998)..........................................................
Contribution costs authorized by Public Law 102-90, dated Aug. 250,000 250,000 ..............
14, 1991, and Public Law 103-50, dated July 2, 1993............
Training classes, conferences, and travel expenses as authorized 21,000 21,000 ..............
by Public Law 104-197, dated September 16, 1996................
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Total..................................................... 8,655,000 8,655,000 ..............
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\1\ Postage apportionment (fiscal year 2000):
President of the Senate............................ $2,700
Secretary for the Majority......................... 1,100
Secretary for the Minority......................... 1,100
Chaplain........................................... 1,100
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Total............................................ 6,000
\2\ Stationery apportionment (fiscal year 2000):
President of the Senate............................ $4,500
Conference of the Majority......................... 300
Conference of the Minority......................... 300
Chaplain........................................... 700
Senate Chamber..................................... 7,200
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Total............................................ 13,000
Resolution and reorganization reserve.--This line item is
used to cover the costs of Senate resolutions and public laws
that authorize the expenditures from the contingent fund of the
Senate that do not have specific appropriations for such
purpose. Examples include: payments made to displaced committee
staff members authorized by Senate Resolution 9, agreed to
January 7, 1993, paying for Senator-elect expenses, and the
extension of the Office of Fair Employment Practices.
Reserve for contingencies.--This is a Committee on Rules
and Administration line item which is used for items including
paying for gratuities for family members of deceased Senate
employees and paying for damage to automobiles in the Senate
parking lots, contractual, legal, and administrative services,
and miscellaneous expenses.
Employees compensation fund reimbursements (worker's
compensation).--Reimbursements made to the U.S. Department of
Labor for total benefits and other payments made on behalf of
Senate employees from the employees compensation fund.
Civil service retirement fund reemployed annuitants.--
Payments to the Office of Personnel Management's civil service
retirement and disability fund for amounts equal to the annuity
allocable to the period of actual employment of reemployed
annuitants in accordance with Public Law 94-397, agreed to
September 3, 1976, for individuals who served continuously as
an officer or employee of the Senate prior to October 1, 1979
(Public Law 95-391).
Reception of foreign dignitaries.--The Committee on Foreign
Relations is authorized to expend not to exceed $25,000 each
fiscal year to receive foreign dignitaries under the authority
of Senate Resolution 247, agreed to February 7, 1962, as
amended.
Foreign travel--Members and employees.--Senate Resolution
179, agreed to May 25, 1977, authorized the payment from the
contingent fund of the Senate of transportation costs and
travel expenses incurred by Members and employees of the Senate
when engaged in authorized foreign travel.
Federal employees compensation account (unemployment
compensation).--This line item provides for expenses incurred
for the Senate to reimburse the Federal employees compensation
account, pursuant to Public Law 96-499, approved December 5,
1980, for unemployment compensation payments made to Senate
employees.
Conferences for the majority and minority.--The amount
recommended provides for the expenses of the majority and
minority conference committees.
Policy committees for the majority and minority.--The
amount recommended provides for the expenses of the majority
and minority policy committees.
Postage.--Provides for postage allowances for the President
of the Senate, Secretary of the Majority, Secretary of the
Minority, and Senate Chaplain.
Stationery.--Provides funds for stationery and office
supplies for the President of the Senate, conference committees
of the Senate, Office of the Chaplain, and the Senate Chamber.
These funds were previously provided as an annual appropriation
directly into the stationery revolving fund and have been
included in miscellaneous items to simplify the administrative
process.
Consultants--including agency contributions.--Provides
authority for the appointment and payment of consultants to the
majority and minority leaders and the legislative counsel. The
following summarizes the current authority and limitations:
Majority leader: Four consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Minority leader: Four consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Legislative counsel (subject to PPT approval): Two
consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for maximum
standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be
appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the
maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
President Pro Tempore: One consultant at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The consultant
may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to
exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
Authority: 2 U.S.C. 61h-6.
Senate National Security Working Group.--Provides funding
for the Senate National Security Working Group, under the
authority of Senate Resolution 75, agreed to March 25, 1999.
The Senate National Security Working Group was formerly the
Senate Arms Control Observer Group.
Committee on Appropriations.--Pursuant to Public Law 105-
275 provides funding for administrative expenses for the
Committee on Appropriations.
Senate Day Care Center--agency contributions.--Provides for
the payment of agency contribution costs as authorized by
Public Law 102-90, approved August 14, 1991, and Public Law
103-50, approved July 2, 1993, for employees of the Senate
Employees Child Care Center.
Senate Day Care Center--training classes and conference
costs.--Provides for the reimbursement of any individual
employed by the Senate Day Care Center for the cost of training
classes and conferences in connection with the provision of
child care services and for travel, transportation, and
subsistence expenses incurred in connection with the training
classes and conferences, as authorized by Public Law 104-197,
approved September 16, 1996.
senators' official personnel and office expense account
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $239,156,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 257,703,000
Committee recommendation................................ 245,703,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2000 of $245,703,000.
This account funds salaries and benefits of Senators'
staffs as well as the office expense allowance for Senators'
offices. These funds were formerly carried under several
accounts including: ``Administrative, clerical and legislative
assistance to Senators;'' ``Agency contributions,'' under the
heading ``Salaries, officers and employees;'' and ``Official
office expense allowances.'' Those separate appropriations were
merged into this single account in Public Law 100-137.
The Senators' official personnel and office expense
allowance [SOPOEA] is comprised of three components. Two of
these are for salaries of personnel in Senators' offices. The
allowance for administrative and clerical assistance is based
on the population of States, beginning with States with a
population of fewer than 5 million people to States with a
population of 28 million or more. The table illustrates the
allowances per population category and the States which fall
into those categories.
The second component of the salaries allowance is for
legislative assistance to Senators, as authorized by Public Law
95-94. This allowance provides funding for three positions in
each Senator's office at an annual rate of $132,159 for a total
of $396,477 per office, or $39,647,700 for all 100 Senators.
The third component of the SOPOEA is for office expenses.
Each Senator's office is allocated an amount for office
expenses, as displayed in the following table including the
Committee on Rules and Administration's reallocations of the
official mail. In addition, an amount of $200,000 is provided
to cover additional expenses that may be incurred in the event
of the death or resignation of a Senator, and to provide for
transitional expenses during election years subject to
regulations set by the Committee on Rules and Administration
with respect to official mail.
It should be noted that the amounts provided for the
various components of the SOPOEA are entirely fungible. Amounts
provided for salaries may be used for expenses, and vice versa,
subject to regulations set by the Committee on Rules and
Administration with respect to official mail.
The following table illustrates the several components of
the SOPOEA.
SENATORS' OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ACCOUNT
[As of Oct. 1 1999]
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Administrative
and clerical Legislative Official Total
State assistance assistance office expense allowance
allowance allowance allowance
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Alabama......................................... 1,298,507 396,477 184,476 1,879,460
Alaska.......................................... 1,298,507 396,477 252,784 1,947,768
Arizona......................................... 1,298,507 396,477 200,830 1,895,814
Arkansas........................................ 1,298,507 396,477 169,453 1,864,437
California...................................... 2,274,096 396,477 474,426 3,144,999
Colorado........................................ 1,298,507 396,477 189,246 1,884,230
Connecticut..................................... 1,298,507 396,477 161,999 1,856,983
Delaware........................................ 1,298,507 396,477 128,102 1,823,086
Florida......................................... 1,785,387 396,477 305,664 2,487,528
Georgia......................................... 1,444,571 396,477 213,982 2,055,030
Hawaii.......................................... 1,298,507 396,477 280,277 1,975,261
Idaho........................................... 1,298,507 396,477 164,491 1,859,475
Illinois........................................ 1,688,010 396,477 268,850 2,353,337
Indiana......................................... 1,347,194 396,477 196,677 1,940,348
Iowa............................................ 1,298,507 396,477 172,129 1,867,113
Kansas.......................................... 1,298,507 396,477 169,343 1,864,327
Kentucky........................................ 1,298,507 396,477 179,294 1,874,278
Louisiana....................................... 1,298,507 396,477 187,141 1,882,125
Maine........................................... 1,298,507 396,477 148,779 1,843,763
Maryland........................................ 1,347,194 396,477 173,860 1,917,531
Massachusetts................................... 1,395,883 396,477 197,265 1,989,625
Michigan........................................ 1,541,946 396,477 238,866 2,177,289
Minnesota....................................... 1,298,507 396,477 189,441 1,884,425
Mississippi..................................... 1,298,507 396,477 169,570 1,864,554
Missouri........................................ 1,347,194 396,477 200,277 1,943,948
Montana......................................... 1,298,507 396,477 162,375 1,857,359
Nebraska........................................ 1,298,507 396,477 161,164 1,856,148
Nevada.......................................... 1,298,507 396,477 173,159 1,868,143
New Hampshire................................... 1,298,507 396,477 143,378 1,838,362
New Jersey...................................... 1,493,259 396,477 207,958 2,097,694
New Mexico...................................... 1,298,507 396,477 167,622 1,862,606
New York........................................ 1,962,600 396,477 329,562 2,688,639
North Carolina.................................. 1,444,571 396,477 216,136 2,057,184
North Dakota.................................... 1,298,507 396,477 150,545 1,845,529
Ohio............................................ 1,639,324 396,477 261,920 2,297,721
Oklahoma........................................ 1,298,507 396,477 182,009 1,876,993
Oregon.......................................... 1,298,507 396,477 191,432 1,886,416
Pennsylvania.................................... 1,688,010 396,477 267,991 2,352,478
Rhode Island.................................... 1,298,507 396,477 139,303 1,834,287
South Carolina.................................. 1,298,507 396,477 172,723 1,867,707
South Dakota.................................... 1,298,507 396,477 152,385 1,847,369
Tennessee....................................... 1,347,194 396,477 194,539 1,938,210
Texas........................................... 1,993,750 396,477 354,501 2,744,728
Utah............................................ 1,298,507 396,477 170,413 1,865,397
Vermont......................................... 1,298,507 396,477 136,826 1,831,810
Virginia........................................ 1,395,883 396,477 196,177 1,988,537
Washington...................................... 1,347,194 396,477 216,915 1,960,586
West Virginia................................... 1,298,507 396,477 148,814 1,843,798
Wisconsin....................................... 1,347,194 396,477 193,708 1,937,379
Wyoming......................................... 1,298,507 396,477 153,169 1,848,153
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Total..................................... 140,168,342 39,647,700 20,123,892 199,939,934
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According to the most recent employment data compiled by
the Secretary of the Senate, as of March 31, 1999, there were
4,023 individuals employed in Senators' offices throughout the
United States and covered by this appropriation.
U.S. Senate Senators' staff as of September 30, 1988-98 and March 31,
1999
Year Number of staff
1988.............................................................. 4,036
1989.............................................................. 4,111
1990.............................................................. 4,035
1991.............................................................. 4,197
1992.............................................................. 4,135
1993.............................................................. 4,262
1994.............................................................. 4,142
1995.............................................................. 4,112
1996.............................................................. 3,959
1997.............................................................. 4,044
1998.............................................................. 4,022
1999 \1\.......................................................... 4,023
\1\ As of March 31, 1999.
In addition to providing funds for compensation of
employees within Senators' offices, this appropriation also
provides for agency contributions for those employees; that is,
the Senate's share, as an employer, of the various employee
benefit programs for which Senate employees are eligible. These
payments are mandatory, and fluctuate according to the programs
in which employees are enrolled, the level of compensation, and
the degree of participation. Budget requests for this account
prepared by the Financial Clerk must be based on both
experience and evaluation of trends. The fiscal year 2000
request for this account anticipates $57,577,000 in agency
contribution costs.
The amount recommended by the Committee for the SOPOEA is
less than would be required to cover all obligations that could
be incurred under the authorized allowances for all Senators.
The Committee is able to recommend an appropriation of a lesser
amount than potentially necessary because Senators typically do
not obligate funds up to the absolute ceiling of their
respective allowances. In fact, a number of offices spend less
than their total allowances. Evidence of this can be found in
the semiannual report of the Secretary of the Senate. At the
direction of this Committee in the Fiscal Year 1996 Legislative
Branch Appropriations Act, the Secretary's report now includes
summary information on each Senator's authorized allowance,
expenditures made, and the balance, if any.
In the alternative, the Committee could recommend an
appropriation to fully fund the sum total of all the authorized
allowances. For fiscal year 2000, that would mean an
appropriation of $264,424,000, $18,721,000 more than
recommended.
senate official mail costs
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $300,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 300,000
Committee recommendation................................ 300,000
For the official mail costs of the Senate, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $300,000, which is the same as
the budget request.
Administrative Provisions
Section 1. This section provides for the official mail
allocation to each Member's Senators' official personnel office
and expense account. A funding level of $7,600,000 has been
provided for Member office mail.
Sec. 2. This provision increases by $50,000 the allowance
for administrative and clerical assistance.
Sec. 3. This provision changes States office space and
furniture allocations.
Secs. 4 and 5 would exempt the Senate Restaurants and the
Senate Hair Care Services from advertising restrictions subject
to approval of the Rules Committee.
Sec. 6. Authorizes, subject to the approval of the
President pro tempore of the Senate, a Deputy Legislative
Counsel.
Sec. 7. Reauthorizes the United States Senate Caucus on
International Narcotics Control through September 30, 2002.
JOINT ITEMS
joint economic committee
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $3,096,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 3,200,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,200,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,200,000 for
the Joint Economic Committee.
joint committee on taxation
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $5,965,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 6,256,000
Committee recommendation................................ 6,456,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,456,000 for
salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Taxation.
The issue of thoroughly reviewing the IRS Code was raised
at the hearings, and the Committee is supportive of this
endeavor and has provided 3 FTE's and $200,000 over the request
to support this effort.
joint committee on the library
Appropriations, 1999....................................................
Budget estimate, 2000...................................................
Committee recommendation................................ $500,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $500,000 for
the Joint Committee on the Library.
Office of the Attending Physician
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,415,000
Budget estimate, 2000 \1\............................... 1,898,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,898,000
\1\ As amended.
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $1,898,000
for the Office of the Attending Physician. The Office was first
established by House Resolution 253, adopted December 5, 1928.
Capitol Police Board
capitol police
Recommended
Salaries................................................ $80,783,000
Expenses................................................ 7,913,000
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Total, Capitol Police Board....................... 88,696,000
The Committee continues funding the operations of the
entire U.S. Capitol Police Force within joint items under the
heading ``Capitol Police Board.''
Capitol Police
salaries
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $76,844,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 81,197,000
Committee recommendation................................ 80,783,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $80,783,000
for the salaries of the U.S. Capitol Police, of which
$38,648,000 is for the Capitol Police appointed by the Sergeant
at Arms of the House and $42,135,000 is for the Capitol Police
appointed by the Senate Sergeant at Arms.
The amount provided covers salaries, benefits, and overtime
costs. Capitol Police personnel are also eligible for hazardous
duty pay, a clothing allowance, and comparability pay similar
to locality pay adjustments granted other Federal law
enforcement personnel in the Washington, DC, area. Capitol
Police personnel on the Senate detail are the only Senate
employees eligible for such comparability pay.
general expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $6,237,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 8,990,000
Committee recommendation................................ 7,913,000
The Committee recommends $7,913,000 for general expenses of
the Capitol Police. The Committee is inclined to support the
Police Boards request to have the computer and
telecommunications functions transferred from the Senate
Sergeant at Arms to the Capitol Police. However, it is
important that a cohesive plan be developed to ensure that the
telecommunications and computer funds are used in a cost
effective manner. The Committee has included $1,750,000 for
this purpose pending the development of a plan.
Other expenses include office supplies and equipment,
laundry and dry-cleaning, communications, motor vehicles,
uniforms and equipment, investigations, training, and
miscellaneous items. The amount recommended includes funds for
vehicle replacement.
Administrative Provision
The Committee has included a provision (sec. 101) which
allows for funds to be transferred between the ``Salaries'' and
``General expenses'' accounts.
Capitol Guide and Special Services Office
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $2,195,000
Budget estimate, 2000 \1\............................... 2,424,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,336,000
\1\ Includes budget amendment
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,336,000 for
the Capitol Guide and Special Services Office.
The Committee has reduced funding for administrative salary
adjustments. The Committee supports merit increases and
encourages the Office to fund such increases with current
funds.
Statements of Appropriations
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $30,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 30,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,000
The Committee recommends $30,000 for the preparation of
detailed statements of appropriations as required by law. This
account is used as payment for the preparation of the volumes,
``Statements on Appropriations,'' for the first session of the
106th Congress. These volumes show annual appropriations made,
indefinite appropriations, and contracts authorized, along with
a chronological history of regular appropriations bills. The
volumes are compiled jointly by the Senate and House Committees
on Appropriations pursuant to a directive in the Legislative
Appropriations Act of June 7, 1924.
OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $2,086,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 2,076,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,000,000 for
the salaries and expenses of the Office of Compliance, as
authorized by section 305 of Public Law 104-1, the
Congressional Accountability Act of 1996.
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $25,671,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 26,821,000
Committee recommendation................................ 26,221,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $26,221,000
for the Congressional Budget Office.
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
The Committee has recommended a funding level of
$183,621,000 for all activities of the Architect of the Capitol
pertaining to direct support of the Congress. Excluded are
House items which are traditionally left for consideration by
that body. Additional funds are recommended in title II of the
bill for the Architect's activities relative to the structural
and mechanical care of the Library's buildings and grounds, and
the Botanic Garden.
The following table shows the request and the Committee
recommendation:
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Fiscal year
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Appropriation 1999 2000
appropriation 2000 request recommendation
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Capitol buildings, salaries and expenses..................... $43,683,000 $87,581,000 $48,195,000
Capitol Vistitor Center...................................... 100,000,000 ............... ...............
Capitol Grounds.............................................. 6,046,000 5,993,000 5,627,000
Senate office buildings...................................... 54,144,000 71,392,000 64,038,000
Capitol Power Plant.......................................... 38,174,000 45,075,000 45,006,000
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Total, title I......................................... 242,047,000 210,041,000 162,866,000
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Botanic Garden............................................... 3,052,000 3,972,000 3,428,000
Library buildings and grounds, structural and mechanical care 12,672,000 19,871,000 17,327,000
Congressional Cemetery....................................... 1,000,000 ............... ...............
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Total, title II........................................ 16,724,000 23,843,000 20,755,000
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Total.................................................. 258,771,000 233,884,000 183,621,000
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ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
Capitol Buildings and Grounds
capitol buildings
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $43,683,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 87,581,000
Committee recommendation................................ 48,195,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $48,195,000
for salaries for the Architect of the Capitol, the Assistant
Architect of the Capitol, other personal services, surveys and
studies in connection with activities under the care of the
Architect, and necessary expenses for the maintenance, care,
and operation of the Capitol electrical substations of the
House and Senate office buildings.
The Committee directs that no new Senate projects or
activities other than those listed below be undertaken with
funds provided in this or previous appropriations acts without
the prior written approval of the Committee, and that the
Committee be notified in writing in advance of any new Senate
projects or activities to be undertaken with the funds provided
for annual maintenance, repairs, alterations, or miscellaneous
improvements.
Any improvements or changes in information technology on
the Senate side of the Capitol must be coordinated with the
Senate Sergeant at Arms.
The following table displays the request and the Committee
recommendation.
REQUEST VERSUS RECOMMENDATION
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Committee
Item Request recommendation
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Fiscal year 2000 operating budget:
Personnel compensation and benefits. $26,252,000 $27,194,000
Travel, rent, and communications.... 991,000 894,000
Annual maintenance, repairs, and 11,124,000 9,812,000
alterations........................
Supplies, materials, and equipment.. 1,024,000 825,000
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Subtotal, operating budget........ 39,391,000 38,725,000
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Fiscal year 2000 capital budget:
Installation of smoke detectors/fire 600,000 600,000
alarms.............................
Fire alarm system upgrade for ADA 260,000 260,000
compliance.........................
ADA requirements.................... 300,000 300,000
Upgrade kitchen exhausts systems.... 60,000 60,000
Upgrade unsafe mechanical equip 225,000 200,000
walkways and ladders...............
Replace/upgrade kitchen fire 500,000 500,000
suppression systems................
Replace exit doors for emergency 750,000 200,000
egress and security................
Provide infrastructure for security 500,000 500,000
installations......................
Security project support for AOC.... 550,000 250,000
Replace sound reinforcement system, 120,000 ..............
committee and hearing rooms.......
Conservation of wall paintings...... 200,000 200,000
Replace Minton tile................. 200,000 200,000
Elevator/escalator modernization 400,000 400,000
program............................
Plumbing renovations................ 400,000 400,000
Roofing repair, around House and 160,000 160,000
Senate chambers....................
Provide steam humidification........ 210,000 210,000
Cleaning of historical architectural 115,000 115,000
surfaces...........................
Replace House chamber sound 1,200,000 ..............
reinforcement system...............
Design, Replace legislative call 200,000 200,000
system and clocks..................
Rehabilitate dome................... 28,000,000 ..............
Design, Upgrade A/C--East Front 140,000 ..............
Capitol............................
Building automation system for 95,000 95,000
Capitol complex, (EMCS)............
Elevator recabling.................. 100,000 100,000
Replace structural support 50,000 ..............
chandelier, East stairs............
Replace construction vehicles....... 150,000 100,000
Design, Replace high voltage SWGR 175,000 ..............
and cables.........................
Painting of exterior woodwork and 300,000 200,000
West Front of the Capitol..........
Implementation of AOCNET............ 1,660,000 1,000,000
Financial Management System (FMS)... 3,300,000 2,000,000
Update electrical system drawings on 60,000 60,000
CAD................................
CAD mechanical database............. 60,000 60,000
Computer-Aided Facility Management 350,000 350,000
(CAFM).............................
HRMD--systems development........... 3,600,000 ..............
Master plan development............. 100,000 100,000
Computer telcom and electrical 600,000 600,000
support............................
Conduct energy survey of capitol 2,000,000 ..............
complex............................
Study, House chamber improvements... 300,000 ..............
Inaugural support services.......... 100,000 50,000
Study, House chamber relighting..... 100,000 ..............
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Subtotal, capital budget.......... 48,190,000 9,470,000
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Total, Capitol Buildings.......... 87,581,000 48,195,000
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capitol visitor center
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $100,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................................
Committee recommendation................................................
In 1999 the Congress provided $100,000,000 for the
planning, engineering, design, and construction of the Capitol
Visitor Center. No additional funding was requested.
capitol grounds
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $6,046,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 5,993,000
Committee recommendation................................ 5,627,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,627,000 for
Capitol Grounds for the care and improvements of the grounds
surrounding the Capitol, the Senate and House office buildings,
and the Capitol Power Plant.
The Committee directs that no new Senate projects or
activities other than those listed below be undertaken with
funds provided in this or previous appropriations acts without
the prior written approval of the Committee, and that the
Committee be notified in writing in advance of any new Senate
projects or activities to be undertaken with the funds provided
for annual maintenance, repairs, alterations, or miscellaneous
improvements.
The following table displays the request and the Committee
recommendation.
REQUEST VERSUS RECOMMENDATION
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Committee
Item Request recommendation
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Fiscal year 2000 operating budget:
Personnel compensation and benefits. $4,096,000 $4,032,000
Annual maintenance, repairs, and 1,094,000 852,000
alterations........................
Supplies, materials, and equipment.. 177,000 167,000
Equipment........................... 11,000 11,000
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Subtotal, operating budget........ 5,378,000 5,062,000
===============================
Fiscal year 2000 capital budget:
Life Safety and ADA................. 330,000 330,000
Replace dump truck.................. 75,000 75,000
Reconstruct Delaware Ave, SW........ 50,000 ..............
Renovation to former DC streetlights 100,000 100,000
CAD database development--site 60,000 60,000
utilities and grounds..............
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Subtotal, capital budget.......... 615,000 565,000
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Total, Capitol grounds............ 5,993,000 5,627,000
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senate office buildings
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $54,144,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 71,392,000
Committee recommendation................................ 64,038,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $64,038,000
for maintenance of the Senate office buildings.
The Committee directs that no new Senate projects or
activities other than those listed below be undertaken with
funds provided in this or previous appropriations acts without
the prior written approval of the Committee, and that the
Committee be notified in writing in advance of any new Senate
projects or activities to be undertaken with the funds provided
for annual maintenance, repairs, alterations, or miscellaneous
improvements. All information technology related projects must
first be coordinated with the Senate Sergeant at Arms.
The following table displays the request and the Committee
recommendation.
REQUEST VERSUS RECOMMENDATION
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Committee
Item Request recommendation
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Fiscal year 2000 operating budget:
Personnel compensation and benefits. $26,833,000 $26,672,000
Annual rent, maintenance, repairs, 9,779,000 9,717,000
and alterations....................
Senate restaurants, supplies, 3,216,000 3,130,000
materials, and equipment...........
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Subtotal, operating budget........ 39,828,000 39,519,000
===============================
Fiscal year 2000 capital budget:
Fire alarm system upgrade for ADA, 150,000 150,000
RSOB and HSOB......................
ADA requirements, SOB's............. 300,000 300,000
Replace exit doors for emergency 596,000 596,000
egress and security................
Replace/upgrade kitchen fire 200,000 200,000
suppression systems................
Renovate toilet rooms (ADA), DSOB... 1,200,000 1,200,000
Secure attic and basement areas, 100,000 100,000
DSOB...............................
Renovate mechanical, telecom and 18,000,000 18,000,000
restrooms, DSOB....................
Roofing repairs, RSOB and DSOB...... 100,000 100,000
Modernize 12 elevators, HSOB........ 260,000 260,000
Replace 34 Committee sound systems.. 280,000 280,000
Plumbing renovations, RSOB.......... 320,000 320,000
Elevator modernization, RSOB........ 780,000 780,000
Replace master key system, R, H, and 275,000 275,000
DSOB's.............................
Repair motor control centers, HSOB.. 150,000 150,000
Replace HVAC units in RSOB and fans 150,000 150,000
in HSOB............................
Repair loading dock, RSOB........... 50,000 50,000
Elevator upgrades, DSOB............. 165,000 165,000
Modernize elevator, Webster Hall.... 30,000 30,000
Replace restaurant dish machine and 55,000 55,000
pot washer.........................
Replace steam humidifiers, HSOB..... 250,000 250,000
Improve air flow distribution, HSOB. 90,000 90,000
Replace carpet, CPH................. 420,000 420,000
Bird control systems, H, R, and 55,000 55,000
DSOB's.............................
Upgrade Russell-Capitol subway...... 6,000,000 ..............
Renovate Senate garage.............. 500,000 500,000
Replace furniture delivery truck.... 43,000 43,000
Replace carpet in public areas, HSOB 475,000 ..............
Relocate rostrums, Committee hearing 570,000 ..............
rooms, DSOB........................
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Subtotal, capital budget.......... 31,564,000 24,519,000
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Total, Senate office buildings.... 71,392,000 64,038,000
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capitol power plant
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $38,174,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 45,075,000
Committee recommendation................................ 45,006,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $45,006,000
for the operations of the Capitol Power Plant.
Nearly 70 percent of the recommended amount is for the
purchase of electricity from the local private utility, payment
to the government of the District of Columbia for the provision
of water and sewer services, and the procurement of boiler
fuel, as displayed in the following table.
Fiscal year 2000 estimated utility costs
Purchase of electrical energy........................... $22,470,000
Purchase of natural gas................................. 2,767,000
Purchase of steam....................................... 248,000
Purchase of chilled water............................... 284,000
Purchase of coal........................................ 2,000,000
Purchase of oil......................................... 1,215,000
Water and sewer payments................................ 6,200,000
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Total............................................. 35,184,000
The balance of this appropriation supports a work force to
operate and maintain the Power Plant. The Power Plant provides
heat, light, power, and air-conditioning for the Capitol,
Senate and House office buildings, and the Library of Congress
buildings; heat, light, and power for the Botanic Garden and
the Senate and House Garages; light for the Capitol Grounds'
street, park, and floodlighting system; steam heat for the
Government Printing Office and Washington City Post Office,
also known as Postal Square; and steam heat and air-
conditioning for the Union Station complex, Folger Shakespeare
Library, the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, and
the U.S. Supreme Court Building on a reimbursable basis.
With regard to the reimbursements, the Committee recommends
that reimbursements continue at the fiscal year 1999 level of
$4,000,000.
The following table displays the request and the Committee
recommendation.
REQUEST VERSUS RECOMMENDATION
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Committee
Item Request recommendation
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Fiscal year 2000 operating budget:
Personnel compensation and benefits. $1,481,000 $1,458,000
Utilities and communications........ 31,971,000 34,186,000
Annual maintenance and supplies..... 4,866,000 2,605,000
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Subtotal, operating budget........ 38,318,000 38,249,000
===============================
Fiscal year 2000 capital budget:
East Plant replacement.............. 5,000,000 5,000,000
Replace valves in steam and chilled 100,000 100,000
water distribution system..........
Procure filter bags................. 100,000 100,000
Repair bulk oil storage tank........ 100,000 100,000
Repair, boiler feedwater pumps...... 122,000 122,000
Update CAD Drawings for CPP......... 60,000 60,000
Design, optimization of CPP 500,000 500,000
operations.........................
Install new burners on oil boilers.. 200,000 200,000
Thermal storage facility............ 500,000 500,000
Emergency generator................. 75,000 75,000
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Subtotal, capital budget.......... 6,757,000 6,757,000
===============================
Total, Capitol Power Plant \1\.... 45,075,000 45,006,000
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\1\ Excludes $4,000,000 in reimbursements.
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Congressional Research Service
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $67,124,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 71,255,000
Committee recommendation................................ 71,244,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $71,244,000
for the Congressional Research Service.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Congressional Printing and Binding
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $74,465,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 82,214,000
Committee recommendation................................ 77,704,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $77,704,000.
No funds provided in the congressional printing and binding
fund for fiscal year 2000 may be used to pay for work which was
not performed in fiscal year 2000 and billed prior to December
31, 2001.
The following table compares the component categories
within this account for fiscal year 2000. The Committee has not
recommended separate amounts for each activity in order to give
the GPO the flexibility needed to meet changing requirements.
CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING
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Appropriations Recommended
1999 Requested 2000 2000
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Congressional Record program.................................... $17,410,000 $22,054,000
Miscellaneous publications...................................... 5,400,000 4,914,000
Miscellaneous printing and binding.............................. 13,328,000 13,860,000
Details to Congress............................................. 2,200,000 2,050,000
Document envelopes and document franks.......................... 1,104,000 1,104,000
Business and committee calendars................................ 1,995,000 2,500,000
Bills, resolutions, and amendments.............................. 9,120,000 9,840,000
Committee reports............................................... 3,200,000 3,780,000
Documents....................................................... 2,080,000 2,448,000
Hearings........................................................ 17,328,000 18,000,000
Committee prints................................................ 1,300,000 1,664,000
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Total..................................................... 74,465,000 82,214,000 $77,704,000
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TITLE II--OTHER AGENCIES
BOTANIC GARDEN
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $3,052,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 3,972,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,428,000
The Committee recommends $3,428,000 for salaries and
expenses of the Botanic Garden.
Funds are provided to the Botanic Garden to collect,
cultivate, and grow the various flora of the United States and
other countries for exhibition and display to the public and
for study material for students, scientists, and garden clubs.
The following table displays the request and the Committee
recommendation.
REQUEST VERSUS RECOMMENDATION
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Committee
Item Request recommendation
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Fiscal year 2000 operating budget:
Personnel compensation and benefits. $2,988,000 $2,954,000
Travel, rent, and communications.... 15,000 9,000
Annual maintenance, repairs, and 168,000 95,000
alterations........................
Supplies, materials, and equipment.. 187,000 137,000
Equipment........................... 20,000 20,000
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Subtotal, operating budget........ 3,378,000 3,215,000
===============================
Fiscal year 2000 capital budget:
Administrative building renovations 100,000 100,000
& ADA..............................
Bartholdi Park renovations & 100,000 ..............
improvements.......................
Bartholdi fountain renovations...... 53,000 53,000
Equipment replacement at Production 56,000 ..............
facility...........................
Public signs........................ 60,000 60,000
Equipment/startup Conservatory & 225,000 ..............
Nat'l Garden.......................
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Subtotal, capital budget.......... 594,000 213,000
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Total, Botanic Garden............. 3,972,000 3,428,000
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
(Except Congressional Research Service)
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 1999:
Salaries and expenses............................... $238,373,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -6,850,000
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____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 231,523,000
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____________________________________________________
Budget estimate, 2000:
Salaries and expenses............................... 254,013,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -6,850,000
--------------------------------------------------------
____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 247,163,000
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____________________________________________________
Committee recommendation:
Salaries and expenses............................... 250,491,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -6,850,000
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____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 243,641,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $243,041,000
for salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and
approves authority to spend receipts of $6,850,000 in fiscal
year 2000. Included in this amount are funds to implement the
recommendations for collection security. The Committee requests
that the library consult with the Architect of the Capitol and
the Capitol Police prior to the implementation of any
collection security project to ensure consistency between the
physical security and collection security initiatives. In
addition, the bill provides $600,000 to expand the National
Digital Library American Memory collections by digitizing
archival materials relating to ethnic groups of California,
including the Japanese American relocation during World War II,
through a collaborative effort with the California Sourcebook
project.
Copyright Office
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 1999:
Salaries and expenses............................... $34,891,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -21,170,000
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____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 13,721,000
========================================================
____________________________________________________
Budget estimate, 2000:
Salaries and expenses............................... 37,639,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -26,254,000
--------------------------------------------------------
____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 11,385,000
========================================================
____________________________________________________
Committee recommendation:
Salaries and expenses............................... 37,628,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -26,254,000
--------------------------------------------------------
____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 11,374,000
The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of
$11,374,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to
spend receipts of $26,254,000 in fiscal year 2000.
Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $46,824,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 48,033,000
Committee recommendation................................ 47,984,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $47,984,000
for salaries and expenses for Books for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped.
This appropriation supports a National Reading Program for
blind and physically handicapped citizens. Books and magazines
in braille and various recorded formats are produced by the
National Library Services for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped for distribution through a network of State and
locally supported libraries. At present, 57 regional libraries
in 49 States, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands,
Puerto Rico, and Guam house and circulate books and magazines
to eligible readers. Eighty-one subregional libraries in 17
States assist at the local public library level; 53 libraries
and 4 cooperating agencies distribute sound reproducers. Two
multistate centers, under contract to the National Library
Service, store and distribute books and other materials in
their geographical regions. The Librarian has estimated a
readership of 773,000 individuals in fiscal year 1999.
Furniture and Furnishings
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $4,448,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 5,827,000
Committee recommendation................................ 5,415,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,415,000 for
Library furniture and furnishings in 2000.
Administrative Provisions
The Committee has included the routine administrative
provisions, sections 201 to 206. The Committee has included two
new provisions. Sec. 207 allows the Library to enter into
contracts for the lease or acquisition of services for a period
that begins in any fiscal year and ends in another.
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
Congressional Cemetery
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $1,000,000
Budget estimate, 2000...................................................
Committee recommendation................................................
In 1999 the Congress provided a grant of $1,000,000 for the
perpetual care and maintenance of the historic congressional
cemetery. No additional funding was requested.
Library Buildings and Grounds
structural and mechanical care
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $12,672,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 19,871,000
Committee recommendation................................ 17,327,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $17,327,000
for the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and
grounds by the Architect of the Capitol.
The Committee recognizes that the Library has already
raised $35,000,000 in gifts and pledges from the private sector
for renovation of the Federal Reserve facility in Culpeper,
Virginia as the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center.
Approval of the project included a goal for an overall 3:1
private/federal match; funds in the amount of $4,000,000 are
appropriated toward an estimated total of $16,500,000 needed to
complete the renovation and new construction in the Master Plan
as approved by the authorizing committees last year.
The following table shows the request and the Committee
recommendation.
REQUEST VERSUS RECOMMENDATION
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Committee
Item Request recommendation
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Fiscal year 2000 operating budget:
Personnel compensation and benefits. $7,956,000 $7,880,000
Annual maintenance, repairs, and 1,751,000 1,492,000
alterations........................
Supplies, materials, equipment and 759,000 740,000
grounds............................
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Subtotal, operating budget........ 10,466,000 10,112,000
===============================
Fiscal year 2000 capital budget:
Fire alarm system upgrade for ADA 150,000 150,000
compliance.........................
ADA requirements.................... 200,000 200,000
Upgrade cooling of emergency 350,000 ..............
generator, JMMB....................
Replace halon fire system, LOC 90,000 ..............
computer room......................
Upgrade fire pump electric feeders, 150,000 150,000
LOC bldgs..........................
Replace/upgrade kitchen fire 175,000 175,000
suppression systems................
Design, additional sprinklers, JMMB. 100,000 50,000
Replace sprinkler system flow 100,000 100,000
switches...........................
Collections security................ 1,000,000 500,000
Book conveyor system security 400,000 ..............
(internal LOC collections).........
Elevator/escalator modernization.... 360,000 360,000
Replace sprinkler heads, TJB & JMMB. 100,000 100,000
Replace deteriorated piping, TJB.... 100,000 100,000
Replace electrical snow melting 100,000 100,000
equipment, JMMB....................
Restore decorative painting, TJB & 100,000 100,000
JAB................................
Replace VSD motor controls, TJB & 100,000 100,000
JAB................................
Replace convector controls, JMMB.... 100,000 100,000
Replace sidewalks, TJB & JAB........ 100,000 100,000
Book stack lighting controls, TJB & 200,000 200,000
JAB................................
Preservations environment monitoring 100,000 100,000
Lightning protection, JMMB.......... 180,000 180,000
Upgrade book conveyor systems, TJB & 300,000 ..............
JAB................................
HVAC improvements NW curtain, TJB... 350,000 350,000
Audio visual conservation center, 500,000 4,000,000
Culpeper...........................
Construct book storage module 2, Ft. 4,000,000 ..............
Meade..............................
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Subtotal, capital budget.......... 9,405,000 7,215,000
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Total, Library buildings and 19,871,000 17,327,000
grounds..........................
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GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Office of Superintendent of Documents
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $29,264,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 31,245,000
Committee recommendation................................ 29,986,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $29,986,000.
This appropriation provides for salaries and expenses
associated with the distribution of Government documents to
depository and international exchange libraries, the cataloging
and indexing of Government publications, and the distribution
of publications authorized by law at the request of Members of
Congress and other Government agencies.
revolving fund
Appropriations, 1999....................................................
Budget estimate, 2000................................... $15,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 5,000,000
The Committee bill continues the limitations on reception
and representation expenses and costs of attendance at
meetings. A total of $5,000,000 is provided for elevator and
air conditioner upgrade pending the approval of the authorizing
committee.
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 1999.................................... $359,268,000
Budget estimate, 2000................................... 387,048,000
Committee recommendation................................ 382,298,000
The Committee recommends funding of $382,298,000 for
salaries and expenses of the General Accounting Office, which
will support an FTE level of 3,275 FTE's. Additionally,
$1,400,000 is authorized in offsetting collections derived from
rent receipts and reimbursements for conducting financial
audits of Government corporations.
TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS
In addition to several routine general provisions carried
annually in the bill (secs. 301-307), the Committee proposes
additional general provision (secs. 308-311), as follows:
Section 301 bans the use of appropriated funds for service
and maintenance of private vehicles, except under such
regulations as may be promulgated by the House Oversight
Committee and the Senate Rules and Administration Committee
respectively.
Section 302 limits the availability for obligation of
appropriation to the fiscal year for which it is expressly
provided in the bill accompanying this report.
Section 303 provides that any pay rate and title
designation for a staff position created in this act, and not
specifically established by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, is
to be made permanent law by this act. Further, any pay rate and
title change for a position provided for in the 1929 act is to
be made permanent law by this act and any changes in the
official expenses of Members, officers, and committees, and in
the clerk hire of the House and Senate are to be made permanent
law by this act.
Section 304 bans the use of funds for contracts unless such
contracts are matters of public record and are available for
public inspection.
Section 305 provides that to the greatest extent
practicable, products purchased with funds in this Act, should
be American-made.
Section 306 appropriates such sums as may be necessary for
the payment of settlements and awards pursuant to Public Law
104-1.
Section 307 authorizes legislative branch entities
participating in the Legislative Branch Financial Managers
Council [LBFMC] to finance the costs of the LBFMC.
Section 308 amends section 316 of Public Law 101-302 to
extend for 1 year the availability of funds for the Senate art
collection.
Section 309 clarifies that GPO is not subject to section
8147 of title 5.
Section 310 transfers approval authority for the Capitol
Visitor Center to the Capitol Preservation Commission which has
statutory authority over improvements to the Capitol.
Section 311 authorizes the Park Service to sponsor a series
of three concerts by the National Symphony Orchestra on the
Capitol Grounds for the years 1999 and 2000. These concerts
will be held on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day.
Pursuant to 40 U.S.C. 193m-l, this section also requires an
annual audit of the three concerts for 1999 and 2000.
Section 312 extends the availability of funds for the life
of the Trade Deficit Review Commission and other technical
corrections.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports on
general appropriations bills identify, with particularity, each
Committee amendment to the House bill ``which proposes an item
of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provisions
of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or
resolution previously passed by the Senate during that
session.''
The Committee has proposed no amendments which fall under
this rule.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, the Committee
ordered reported en bloc, S. 1205, an original fiscal year 2000
Military Construction Appropriations bill, and S. 1206, an
original fiscal year 2000 Legislative Branch Appropriations
bill, and an original fiscal year 2000 Commerce, Justice,
State, and the Judiciary Appropriations bill, all subject to
amendment and subject to the section 302 budget allocations, by
a recorded vote of 28-0, a quorum being present.
Yeas Nays
Chairman Stevens
Mr. Cochran
Mr. Specter
Mr. Domenici
Mr. Bond
Mr. Gorton
Mr. McConnell
Mr. Burns
Mr. Shelby
Mr. Gregg
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Craig
Mrs. Hutchison
Mr. Kyl
Mr. Byrd
Mr. Inouye
Mr. Hollings
Mr. Leahy
Mr. Lautenberg
Mr. Harkin
Ms. Mikulski
Mr. Reid
Mr. Kohl
Mrs. Murray
Mr. Dorgan
Mrs. Feinstein
Mr. Durbin
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee reports
on a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute
or part of any statute include ``(a) the text of the statute or
part thereof which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a
comparative print of that part of the bill or joint resolution
making the amendment and of the statute or part thereof
proposed to be amended, showing by stricken-through type and
italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical
devices the omissions and insertions which would be made by the
bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form recommended by
the committee.''
In compliance with this rule, the following changes in
existing law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as
follows: existing law to be omitted is enclosed in black
brackets; new matter is printed in italic; and existing law in
which no change is proposed is shown in roman.
TITLE 2--THE CONGRESS
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 3--COMPENSATION AND ALLOWANCES OF MEMBERS
* * * * * * *
Sec. 58. Mail, telegraph, telephone, stationery, office supplies, and
home State office and travel expenses for Senators
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(b) Limits for authorized expenses; recalculation formula
* * * * * * *
(1)(A) * * *
* * * * * * *
(3)(A) * * *
* * * * * * *
(i) * * *
* * * * * * *
[(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), in case the
Senator represents Alabama, $182,567, Alaska, $251,901,
Arizona, $197,079, Arkansas, $168,282, California,
$468,724, Colorado, $186,350, Connecticut, $160,903,
Delaware, $127,198, Florida, $299,746, Georgia,
$210,214, Hawaii, $279,512, Idaho, $163,335, Illinois,
$266,248, Indiana, $194,770, Iowa, $170,565, Kansas,
$168,177, Kentucky, $177,338, Louisiana, $185,647,
Maine, $147,746, Maryland, $173,020, Massachusetts,
$195,799, Michigan, $236,459, Minnesota, $187,702,
Mississippi, $168,103, Missouri, $197,941, Montana,
$161,725, Nebraska, $160,361, Nevada, $171,096, New
Hampshire, $142,394, New Jersey, $206,260, New Mexico,
$166,140, New York, $327,955, North Carolina, $210,946,
North Dakota, $149,824, Ohio, $259,452, Oklahoma,
$181,761, Oregon, $189,345, Pennsylvania, $266,148,
Rhode Island, $138,582, South Carolina, $170,451, South
Dakota, $151,450, Tennessee, $191,954, Texas, $348,681,
Utah, $168,632, Vermont, $135,925, Virginia, $193,467,
Washington, $214,694, West Virginia, $147,772,
Wisconsin, $191,569, Wyoming, $152,438, plus]
(iii) subject to subparagraph (B), in case the
Senator represents Alabama, $184,476, Alaska, $252,784,
Arizona, $200,830, Arkansas, $169,453, California,
$474,426, Colorado, $189,246, Connecticut, $161,999,
Delaware, $128,102, Florida, $305,664, Georgia,
$213,982, Hawaii, $280,277, Idaho, $164,491, Illinois,
$268,850, Indiana, $196,677, Iowa, $172,129, Kansas,
$169,343, Kentucky, $179,294, Louisiana, $187,141,
Maine, $148,779, Maryland, $173,860, Massachusetts,
$197,265, Michigan, $238,866, Minnesota, $189,441,
Mississippi, $169,570, Missouri, $200,277, Montana,
$162,375, Nebraska, $161,164, Nevada, $173,159, New
Hampshire, $143,378, New Jersey, $207,958, New Mexico,
$167,622, New York, $329,562, North Carolina, $216,136,
North Dakota, $150,545, Ohio, $261,920, Oklahoma,
$182,009, Oregon, $191,432, Pennsylvania, $267,991,
Rhode Island, $139,303, South Carolina, $172,723, South
Dakota, $152,385, Tennessee, $194,539, Texas, $354,501,
Utah, $170,413, Vermont, $136,826, Virginia, $196,177,
Washington, $216,915, West Virginia, $148,814,
Wisconsin, $193,708, Wyoming, $153,169, plus.
* * * * * * *
Sec. 59. Home State office space for Senators; lease of office space
(a) * * *
(b) Maximum amount of aggregate square feet for each Senator
The aggregate square feet of office space secured for
Senator shall not at any time exceed--
[(1) 4,800 square feet if the population of his
State is less than 2,000,000;
[(2) 5,000 square feet if such population is
2,000,000 but less than 3,000,000;]
(1) 5,000 square feet if the population of the
State of the Senator is less than 3,000,000;
[(3)] (2) 5,200 square feet if such population is
3,000,000 but less than 4,000,000;
[(4)] (3) 5,400 square feet if such population is
4,000,000 but less than 5,000,000;
[(5)] (4) 5,800 square feet if such population is
5,000,000 but less than 7,000,000;
[(6)] (5) 6,200 square feet if such population is
7,000,000 but less than 9,000,000;
[(7)] (6) 6,400 square feet if such population is
9,000,000 but less than 10,000,000;
[(8)] (7) 6,600 square feet if such population is
10,000,000 but less than 11,000,000;
[(9)] (8) 6,800 square feet if such population is
11,000,000 but less than 12,000,000;
[(10)] (9) 7,000 square feet if such population is
12,000,000 but less than 13,000,000;
[(11)] (10) 7,400 square feet if such population is
13,000,000 but less than 15,000,000;
[(12)] (11) 7,800 square feet if such population is
15,000,000 but less than 17,000,000; or
[(13)] (12) [8,000] 8,200 square feet if such
population is 17,000,000 or more.
(c) Maximum annual rental rate; maximum aggregate amount for
acquisition of furniture, equipment, and other
office furnishings
(1) * * *
(2) The aggregate amount that may be paid for the
acquisition of furniture, equipment, and other office
furnishings heretofore provided by the Administrator of General
Services for one or more offices secured for the Senator is
[$30,000] $40,000 if the aggregate square feet of office space
is not in excess of [4,800] 5,000 square feet. Such amount is
increased by [$734] $1,000 for each authorized additional
incremental increase in office space of 200 square feet.
Effective beginning with the 106th Congress, the aggregate
amount under this paragraph shall be increased by 2 percent at
the beginning of each Congress.
* * * * * * *
TITLE 40--PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 2--CAPITOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS
* * * * * * *
Sec. 174j-1. Senate Restaurants; management by Architect of Capitol;
approval of matters of general policy; termination
Effective August 1, 1961, the management of the Senate
Restaurants and all matters connected therewith, heretofore
under the direction of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration, shall be under the direction of the Architect
of the Capitol under such rules and regulations as the
Architect may prescribe for the operation and the employment of
necessary assistance for the conduct of said restaurants by
such business methods as may produce the best results
consistent with economical and modern management, subject to
the approval of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration as to matters of general policy: Provided, That
the management of the Senate Restaurants by the Architect of
the Capitol shall cease and the restaurants revert from the
jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol to the
jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Rules and
Administration upon adoption by that committee of a resolution
ordering such transfer of jurisdiction at any time hereafter.
The provisions of section 4 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (40
U.S.C. 193d), except for the provisions relating to
solicitation, shall not apply to any activity carried out
pursuant to this section, subject to the approval of such
activities by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
* * * * * * *
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987, Public
Law 99-93
SEC. 814. UNITED STATES SENATE CAUCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS
CONTROL
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(i) Termination.--The Caucus shall cease to exist on
[September 30, 1999] September 30, 2002.
* * * * * * *
Dire Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 1990, Public Law 101-
302
TITLE I--DISASTER ASSISTANCE
* * * * * * *
TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS
* * * * * * *
Sec. 316. (a) Effective with the fiscal year ending
September 30, [1999] 2000, and each fiscal year thereafter,
subject to the approval of the Committee on Appropriations of
the Senate, any unexpended and unobligated funds in the
appropriation account for the ``Secretary of the Senate''
within the contingent fund of the Senate which have not been
withdrawn in accordance with the paragraph under the heading
``General Provisions'' of Chapter XI of the Third Supplemental
Appropriation Act, 1957 (2 U.S.C. 102a), shall be available for
the expenses incurred, without regard to the fiscal year in
which incurred, for the conservation, restoration, and
replication or replacement, in whole or in part, of items of
art, fine art, and historical items within the Senate wing of
the United States Capitol, any Senate Office Building, or any
room, corridor, or other space therein. In the case of
replication or replacement of such items, the funds available
under this subsection shall be available for any such items
previously contained within the Senate wing of the Capitol, or
an item historically accurate.
* * * * * * *
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1999, Public Law 105-275
Sec. 6. (a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(c)(1) All moneys received by Senate Hair Care Services
from fees for services or from any other source shall be
deposited in the revolving fund.
(2) Moneys in the revolving fund shall be available without
fiscal year limitation for disbursement by the Secretary of the
Senate--
(A) for the payment of salaries and agency
contributions of employees of Senate Hair Care
Services; and
(B) for necessary supplies, equipment, and other
expenses of Senate Hair Care Services.
(3) The provisions of section 4 of the Act of July 31, 1946
(40 U.S.C. 193d), except for the provisions relating to
solicitation, shall not apply to any activity carried out
pursuant to this section, subject to approval of such
activities by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
* * * * * * *
Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act,
1999, Public Law 105-277
DIVISION A--OMNIBUS CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS
* * * * * * *
Sec. 101. * * *
* * * * * * *
Sec. 127. Trade Deficit Review Commission. (a) Short
Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Trade Deficit Review
Commission Act''.
* * * * * * *
(g) Commission Personnel Matters.--
(1) Compensation of members.--Each member of the
Commission shall be compensated at a rate equal to the
daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay
prescribed for level IV of the Executive Schedule under
section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, for each
day (including travel time) during which such member is
engaged in the performance of the duties of the
Commission.
(2) Travel expenses.--The members of the Commission
shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in
lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees
of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title
5, United States Code, while away from their homes or
regular places of business in the performance of
services for the Commission.
(3) Staff.--
(A) In general.--The Chairperson of the
Commission may, without regard to the civil
service laws and regulations, appoint and
terminate an executive director and such other
additional personnel as may be necessary to
enable the Commission to perform its duties.
The employment of an executive director shall
be subject to confirmation by the Commission.
(B) Compensation.--The Chairperson of the
Commission may fix the compensation of the
executive director and other personnel without
regard to the provisions of chapter 51 and
subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, United
States Code, relating to classification of
positions and General Schedule pay rates,
except that the rate of pay for the executive
director and other personnel may not exceed the
rate payable for level V of the Executive
Schedule under section 5316 of such title.
(4) Detail of government employees.--Any Federal
Government employee may be detailed to the Commission
without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without
interruption or loss of civil service status or
privilege.
(5) Procurement of temporary and intermittent
services.--The Chairperson of the Commission may
procure temporary and intermittent services under
section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, at
rates for individuals which do not exceed the daily
equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed
for level V of the Executive Schedule under section
5316 of such title.
(6) Applicability of certain pay authorities.--
(A) In general.--An individual who is a
member of the Commission and is an annuitant or
otherwise covered by section 8344 or 8468 of
title 5, United States Code, by reason of
membership on the Commission is not subject to
the provisions of section 8344 or 8468
(whichever is applicable) with respect to such
membership.
(B) Uniformed service.--An individual who
is a member of the Commission and is a member
or former member of a uniformed service is not
subject to the provisions of subsections (b)
and (c) of section 5532, United States Code,
with respect to membership on the Commission.
(h) Support Services.--The Administrator of the General
Services Administration shall provide to the Commission on a
reimbursable basis such administrative support services as the
Commission may request.
(i) Appropriations.--There are appropriated $2,000,000 to
the Commission to carry out the provisions of this section.
Amounts appropriated pursuant to this subsection shall remain
available until the date which is 90 days after the date on
which the Commission submits the final report described in
subsection (e).
(j) Federal Advisory Committee Act.--The provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Public Law 92-463; 5 U.S.C.
App.) shall not apply to the Commission.
(k) Termination.--The Commission shall terminate 90 days
after the date on which the Commission submits the final report
under subsection (e).
* * * * * * *
DIVISION B--EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
* * * * * * *
TITLE I--MILITARY READINESS AND OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS
* * * * * * *
TITLE II--ANTITERRORISM
CHAPTER 1
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 5
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
Capitol Visitor Center
For necessary expenses for the planning, engineering,
design, and construction, as each such milestone is approved by
[the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the
Committee on House Oversight of the House of Representatives,
the Committees on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives and of the Senate, and other appropriate
committees of the House of Representatives and of the Senate]
the United States Capitol Preservation Commission established
under section 801 of the Arizona-Idaho Conservation Act of 1988
(40 U.S.C. 188a), of a new facility to provide greater security
for all persons working in or visiting the United States
Capitol and to enhance the educational experience of those who
have come to learn about the Capitol building and Congress,
$100,000,000, to be supplemented by private funds, which shall
remain available until expended: Provided, That Section 3709 of
the Revised Statutes of the United States (41 U.S.C. 5) shall
not apply to the funds made available under this heading:
Provided further, That the entire amount is designated by the
Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section
251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act of 1985, as amended.
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL
PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93-344, AS
AMENDED
[In millions of dollars]
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Budget authority Outlays
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Committee Amount of Committee Amount of
allocation bill allocation bill
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Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations
to its subcommittees of amounts for 2000: Subcommittee on
Legislative Branch:
General purpose discretionary........................... 2,478 1,678 2,484 \1\ 1,754
Violent crime reduction fund............................ ........... ........... ........... ...........
Mandatory............................................... 94 ........... 94 ...........
Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation:
2000.................................................... ........... ........... ........... \2\ 1,406
2001.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 174
2002.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 40
2003.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 10
2004 and future year.................................... ........... ........... ........... 3
Financial assistance to State and local governments for 2000 NA ........... NA ...........
in bill....................................................
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\1\ Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
\2\ Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
NA: Not applicable.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2000
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate Committee recommendation
compared with (+ or- )
Item 1999 Budget estimate Committee -----------------------------------
appropriation recommendation 1999
appropriation Budget estimate
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TITLE I--CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS
SENATE
Expense Allowances
Expense allowances:
Vice President............................................ 10 10 10 ................ ................
President Pro Tempore of the Senate....................... 10 10 10 ................ ................
Majority Leader of the Senate............................. 10 10 10 ................ ................
Minority Leader of the Senate............................. 10 10 10 ................ ................
Majority Whip of the Senate............................... 5 5 5 ................ ................
Minority Whip of the Senate............................... 5 5 5 ................ ................
Chairman of the Majority Conference Committee............. 3 3 3 ................ ................
Chairman of the Minority Conference Committee............. 3 3 3 ................ ................
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Subtotal, expense allowances............................ 56 56 56 ................ ................
Representation allowances for the Majority and Minority 30 30 30 ................ ................
Leaders......................................................
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Total, Expense allowances and representation............ 86 86 86 ................ ................
Salaries, Officers and Employees
Office of the Vice President.................................. 1,659 1,721 1,721 +62 ................
Office of the President Pro Tempore........................... 402 437 437 +35 ................
Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders.................. 2,436 2,644 2,644 +208 ................
Offices of the Majority and Minority Whips.................... 1,416 1,634 1,634 +218 ................
Committee on Appropriations................................... 6,050 6,525 6,525 +475 ................
Conference committees......................................... 2,184 2,264 2,264 +80 ................
Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the Majority 570 590 590 +20 ................
and the Conference of the Minority...........................
Policy Committees............................................. 2,218 2,302 2,302 +84 ................
Office of the Chaplain........................................ 267 277 277 +10 ................
Office of the Secretary....................................... 13,694 14,202 14,202 +508 ................
Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper................. 33,805 36,238 34,794 +989 -1,444
Offices of the Secretaries for the Majority and Minority...... 1,200 1,246 1,246 +46 ................
Agency contributions and related expenses..................... 21,332 22,426 21,332 ................ -1,094
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Total, salaries, officers and employees................. 87,233 92,506 89,968 +2,735 -2,538
Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate
Salaries and expenses......................................... 3,753 3,901 3,901 +148 ................
Office of Senate Legal Counsel
Salaries and expenses......................................... 1,004 1,035 1,035 +31 ................
Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at 12 12 12 ................ ................
Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the
Majority and Minority of the Senate: Expenses allowances.....
Contingent Expenses of the Senate
Inquiries and investigations.................................. 66,800 71,604 71,604 +4,804 ................
Expenses of United States Senate Caucus on International 370 370 370 ................ ................
Narcotics Control............................................
Secretary of the Senate....................................... 1,511 1,511 1,511 ................ ................
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate................. 60,511 79,897 66,261 +5,750 -13,636
Y2K emergency supplemental (Public Law 105-277)........... 5,500 ................ ................ -5,500 ................
Miscellaneous items........................................... 8,655 8,655 8,655 ................ ................
Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account....... 239,156 257,703 245,703 +6,547 -12,000
Official Mail Costs
Expenses...................................................... 300 300 300 ................ ................
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Total, contingent expenses of the Senate................ 382,803 420,040 394,404 +11,601 -25,636
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Total, Senate........................................... 474,891 517,580 489,406 +14,515 -28,174
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JOINT ITEMS
Joint Economic Committee...................................... 3,096 3,200 3,200 +104 ................
Joint Committee on Printing................................... 352 ................ ................ -352 ................
Joint Committee on Taxation................................... 5,965 6,256 6,456 +491 +200
Trade Deficit Review Commission............................... 2,000 ................ ................ -2,000 ................
Joint Committee on the Library................................ ................ ................ 500 +500 +500
Office of the Attending Physician
Medical supplies, equipment, expenses, and allowances......... 1,415 1,898 1,898 +483 ................
Capitol Police Board
Capitol Police
Salaries:
Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.......... 37,037 38,847 38,648 +1,611 -199
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate............. 39,807 42,350 42,135 +2,328 -215
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Subtotal, salaries...................................... 76,844 81,197 80,783 +3,939 -414
General expenses.............................................. 6,237 8,990 7,913 +1,676 -1,077
Emergency security enhancements (Public Law 105-277)...... 106,782 ................ ................ -106,782 ................
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Subtotal, Capitol Police................................ 189,863 90,187 88,696 -101,167 -1,491
Capitol Guide Service and Special Services Office............. 2,195 2,424 2,336 +141 -88
Statements of Appropriations.................................. 30 30 30 ................ ................
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Total, Joint items...................................... 204,916 103,995 103,116 -101,800 -879
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OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Salaries and expenses......................................... 2,086 2,076 2,000 -86 -76
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Salaries and expenses......................................... 25,671 26,821 26,221 +550 -600
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
Capitol Buildings and Grounds
Capitol buildings, salaries and expenses...................... 43,683 87,581 48,195 +4,512 -39,386
Capitol Visitor Center, Emerg sup (Public Law 105-277).... 100,000 ................ ................ -100,000 ................
Capitol grounds............................................... 6,046 5,993 5,627 -419 -366
Senate office buildings....................................... 54,144 71,392 64,038 +9,894 -7,354
Capitol Power Plant........................................... 42,174 49,075 49,006 +6,832 -69
Offsetting collections.................................... -4,000 -4,000 -4,000 ................ ................
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Net subtotal, Capitol Power Plant....................... 38,174 45,075 45,006 +6,832 -69
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Total, Architect of the Capitol......................... 242,047 210,041 162,866 -79,181 -47,175
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Congressional Research Service
Salaries and expenses......................................... 67,124 71,255 71,244 +4,120 -11
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Congressional printing and binding............................ 74,465 82,214 77,704 +3,239 -4,510
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Total, title I, Congressional Operations................ 1,091,200 1,013,982 932,557 -158,643 -81,425
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TITLE II--OTHER AGENCIES
BOTANIC GARDEN
Salaries and expenses......................................... 3,052 3,972 3,428 +376 -544
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Salaries and expenses......................................... 238,373 254,013 250,491 +12,118 -3,522
Authority to spend receipts............................... -6,850 -6,850 -6,850 ................ ................
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Net subtotal, Salaries and expenses..................... 231,523 247,163 243,641 +12,118 -3,522
Copyright Office, salaries and expenses....................... 34,891 37,639 37,628 +2,737 -11
Authority to spend receipts............................... -21,170 -26,254 -26,254 -5,084 ................
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Net subtotal, Copyright Office.......................... 13,721 11,385 11,374 -2,347 -11
Books for the blind and physically handicapped, salaries and 46,824 48,033 47,984 +1,160 -49
expenses.....................................................
Furniture and furnishings..................................... 4,448 5,827 5,415 +967 -412
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Total, Library of Congress (except CRS)................. 296,516 312,408 308,414 +11,898 -3,994
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
Congressional cemetery........................................ 1,000 ................ ................ -1,000 ................
Library Buildings and Grounds
Structural and mechanical care................................ 12,672 19,871 17,327 +4,655 -2,544
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Office of Superintendent of Documents
Salaries and expenses......................................... 29,264 31,245 29,986 +722 -1,259
Government Printing Office Revolving Fund
GPO revolving fund............................................ ................ 15,000 5,000 +5,000 -10,000
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Total, Government Printing Office....................... 29,264 46,245 34,986 +5,722 -11,259
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
Salaries and expenses......................................... 356,268 388,448 383,698 +27,430 -4,750
Offsetting collections.................................... -2,000 -1,400 -1,400 +600 ................
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Subtotal................................................ 354,268 387,048 382,298 +28,030 -4,750
Y2K emergency supplemental (Public Law 105-277)........... 5,000 ................ ................ -5,000 ................
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Total, General Accounting Office........................ 359,268 387,048 382,298 +23,030 -4,750
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Total, title II, Other agencies......................... 701,772 769,544 746,453 +44,681 -23,091
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Grand total............................................. 1,792,972 1,783,526 1,679,010 -113,962 -104,516
TITLE I--CONGRESSIONAL OPERATIONS
Senate........................................................ 474,891 517,580 489,406 +14,515 -28,174
Joint Items................................................... 204,916 103,995 103,116 -101,800 -879
Office of Compliance.......................................... 2,086 2,076 2,000 -86 -76
Congressional Budget Office................................... 25,671 26,821 26,221 +550 -600
Architect of the Capitol...................................... 242,047 210,041 162,866 -79,181 -47,175
Library of Congress: Congressional Research Service........... 67,124 71,255 71,244 +4,120 -11
Congressional printing and binding, Government Printing Office 74,465 82,214 77,704 +3,239 -4,510
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Total, title I, Congressional operations................ 1,091,200 1,013,982 932,557 -158,643 -81,425
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TITLE II--OTHER AGENCIES
Botanic Garden................................................ 3,052 3,972 3,428 +376 -544
Library of Congress (except CRS).............................. 296,516 312,408 308,414 +11,898 -3,994
Architect of the Capitol (Congressional Cemetery and Library 13,672 19,871 17,327 +3,655 -2,544
buildings and grounds)......................................
Government Printing Office including revolving fund (except 29,264 46,245 34,986 +5,722 -11,259
congressional printing and binding)..........................
General Accounting Office..................................... 359,268 387,048 382,298 +23,030 -4,750
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Total, title II, Other agencies......................... 701,772 769,544 746,453 +44,681 -23,091
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Grand total............................................. 1,792,972 1,783,526 1,679,010 -113,962 -104,516
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