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Calendar No. 635
108th Congress Report
SENATE
2d Session 108-307
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LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2005
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July 15, 2004.--Ordered to be printed
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Mr. Campbell, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany S. 2666]
The Committee on Appropriations, to which was referred the
bill (H.R. 0000) making appropriations for the legislative
branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and for
other purposes, reports the same to the Senate with amendments
and recommends that the bill as amended do pass. deg.
The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 2666)
making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2005, and for other purposes, reports
favorably thereon and recommends that the bill do pass.
Amount of new budget (obligational) authority \1\
Amount of bill as reported to Senate.................... $2,464,589,000
Amount of 2005 budget estimate.......................... 2,796,454,000
Legislative branch appropriations, 2004................. 2,456,536,000
Amount of bill below budget estimate, 2005.............. -331,865,000
Amount of bill above legislative branch appropriations,
2004................................................ +8,053,000
\1\ Excludes House items.
C O N T E N T S
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Page
Title I--Legislative Branch Appropriations:
Senate....................................................... 4
Joint Items.................................................. 21
Office of Compliance......................................... 25
Congressional Budget Office.................................. 25
Architect of the Capitol..................................... 25
Library of Congress.......................................... 34
Government Printing Office................................... 40
Government Accountability Office............................. 41
Payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund....... 43
Title II--General Provisions..................................... 44
Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Sen-
ate............................................................ 46
Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules
of the Senate.................................................. 46
Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI, of the Standing Rules of
the Senate..................................................... 47
GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY
The Committee recommends new budget (obligational
authority) of $2,464,589,000 for the legislative branch, for
fiscal year 2005. This total is $331,865,000 below the budget
request and $8,053,000 above the fiscal year 2004 level. The
bill excludes House items pursuant to the normal protocol.
The bill includes $226,925,000 for the U.S. Capitol Police;
$308,042,000 for the Architect of the Capitol to maintain,
improve, and construct buildings and facilities of the
Congress; $470,000,000 for the Government Accountability
Office; $544,092,000 for the Library of Congress; and
$725,067,000 for operations of the Senate.
The Committee expects all agencies to notify the Committee
of any significant departures from budget plans presented to
the Committee in any agency's budget justifications. In
particular, agencies funded through this bill are required to
notify the Committee prior to each reprogramming of funds in
excess of the lesser of 10 percent or $500,000 between
programs, projects or activities, or in excess of $500,000
between object classifications (except for shifts within the
pay categories, object class 11, 12, and 13 or as further
specified in each agency's respective section). This includes
cumulative reprogrammings that together total at least $500,000
from or to a particular program, activity, or object
classification as well as reprogramming of FTE's or funds to
create new organizational entities within the Agency or to
restructure entities which already exist. The Committee desires
to be notified of reprogramming actions which involve less than
the above-mentioned amounts if such actions would have the
effect of changing an agency's funding requirements in future
years or if programs or projects specifically cited in the
Committee's reports are affected.
The Committee also expects all agencies to submit operating
plans for the Committee's approval within 30 days of the bill's
enactment.
TITLE I--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS
SENATE
Expense Allowances
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $127,500
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 127,500
Committee recommendation................................ 127,500
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $127,500 for
the expense allowances of the Vice President, the President pro
tempore of the Senate, the President pro tempore emeritus of
the Senate, the majority and minority leaders, the majority and
minority whips, the chairmen of the majority and minority
conference committees, and the chairmen of the majority and
minority policy committees. The recommended allowances are as
follows:
For the expense allowance of the Vice President, the
Committee recommends an amount of $20,000.
For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore, the
Committee recommends an amount of $20,000.
For the expense allowance of the majority and minority
leaders, the Committee recommends $20,000 for each leader, for
a total of $40,000.
For the expense allowance of the majority and minority
whips, the Committee recommends $10,000 for each whip, for a
total of $20,000.
For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore
emeritus, $7,500.
For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority
and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends
$5,000 for each chairman, for a total of $10,000.
For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority
and minority policy committees, the Committee recommends $5,000
for each chairman, for a total of $10,000.
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, 2004.................................... $30,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 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, 2004.................................... $125,307,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 134,440,000
Committee recommendation................................ 134,440,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $134,440,000
for the 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 2005 are 1,394 positions.
SALARIES, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
[Estimated staffing levels--fiscal years 2004 and 2005]
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2005 Request 2004
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Office of the Vice President............ 45 45
Office of the President Pro Tempore..... 11 11
Office of the President Pro Tempore 1 1
Emeritus...............................
Offices of the majority and minority 43 47
leaders................................
Offices of the majority and minority 30 28
whips..................................
Conference committees................... 48 48
Offices of the the secretaries of the 12 12
conference of 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 859 873
Doorkeeper.............................
Offices of the secretaries for the 18 18
majority and minority..................
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Totals............................ 1,378 1,394
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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, 2004.................................... $2,028,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 2,108,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,108,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,108,000 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, 2004.................................... $539,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 561,000
Committee recommendation................................ 561,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $561,000 for
the Office of the President pro tempore.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE EMERITUS
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $156,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 163,000
Committee recommendation................................ 163,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $163,000 for
the Office of the President pro tempore emeritus.
OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $3,220,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 3,408,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,408,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,408,000 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 $1,704,000 for each office.
OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY WHIPS
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $2,324,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 2,556,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,556,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,556,000 for
the offices of the majority and minority whips. It is to be
equally divided, providing $1,278,000 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, 2004.................................... $12,799,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 13,301,000
Committee recommendation................................ 13,301,000
For the salaries of the staff of the Committee on
Appropriations, the Committee recommends an appropriation of
$13,301,000.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEES
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $2,716,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 2,826,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,826,000
For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority
and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $2,826,000. The appropriation provides
$1,413,000 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, 2004.................................... $674,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 702,000
Committee recommendation................................ 702,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $702,000 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, 2004.................................... $2,834,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 2,946,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,946,000
For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs
of the majority and minority policy committees, the Committee
recommends an appropriation of $2,946,000, or $1,473,000 for
each committee.
The chairman of each policy Committee may transfer to or
from amounts provided for salaries of each policy Committee to
the account for policy Committee expenses within the
``Miscellaneous items'' appropriation.
OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $327,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 341,000
Committee recommendation................................ 341,000
For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an
appropriation of $341,000. 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 $137,000.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $18,299,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 19,586,000
Committee recommendation................................ 19,586,000
The Committee recommends $19,586,000 for salaries of the
Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2005 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 2005
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, Senate Security,
Information Systems, and Web Technology. The departmental
budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule under
administrative services include: conservation and preservation,
curator, disbursing office, gift shop, historical office, human
resources, interparliamentary services, library, printing and
document services, public records, chief counsel for
employment, and the stationery room. The departmental budgets
grouped in the apportionment schedule under legislative
services include: the bill clerk, daily digest, enrolling
clerk, journal clerk, legislative clerk, Official Reporters of
Debate, captioning services, executive clerk, LIS project
office, and Parliamentarian.
The Committee is aware of the pilot program being conducted
by the Secretary of the Senate and the Judiciary Committee to
provide closed captioning services during Judiciary Committee
proceedings. The Committee understands that at the conclusion
of the pilot, the Secretary of the Senate will provide a report
on the pilot assessing its feasibility, cost and use.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
[Estimated staffing levels--fiscal years 2004 and 2005]
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2005 request 2004 Difference
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Executive offices............................................... 35 35 ..............
Administrative services......................................... 167 167 ..............
Legislative services............................................ 50 50 ..............
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Totals.................................................... 252 252 ..............
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OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $45,789,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 50,635,000
Committee recommendation................................ 50,635,000
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 $50,635,000 for fiscal
year 2005. This is an increase of $4,846,000 over the fiscal
year 2004 level.
The offices and personnel covered by this appropriation are
shown in the following table.
SALARIES--OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER
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Committee
2004 level recommendation
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Capitol Division........................ $6,355,000 $7,317,000
Positions........................... 144 146
Operations Division..................... $16,349,000 $17,817,000
Positions........................... 374 375
Technology Development Services Division $9,319,000 $10,381,000
Positions........................... 126 127
IT Support Services Division............ $5,960,000 $6,615,000
Positions........................... 102 105
Office Support Services Division........ $1,895,000 $1,995,000
Positions........................... 28 27
Staff Offices........................... $5,911,000 $6,510,000
Positions........................... 92 95
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Total............................. $45,789,000 $50,635,000
Positions..................... 866 875
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The Committee expects to be notified in writing in a timely
manner of any changes to the staffing levels or distribution of
staff.
OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $1,468,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 1,528,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,528,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,528,000 for
the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority.
The appropriation is to be equally divided, providing $764,000
for each office.
AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $32,134,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 33,779,000
Committee recommendation................................ 33,779,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $33,779,000
for agency contributions for employees paid under the
appropriation, ``Salaries, officers and employees,'' and
employees paid under the appropriation ``Expenses of the United
States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control'' and
employees paid under the appropriation ``Joint Economic
Committee.''
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, 2004.................................... $4,843,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 5,152,000
Committee recommendation................................ 5,152,000
For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate,
the Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,152,000. The
fiscal year 2005 staffing level is estimated to be 36
positions. The amount provided pays for the salaries, expenses,
and agency contributions of the office.
Office of Senate Legal Counsel
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $1,222,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 1,265,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,265,000
The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established pursuant
to section 701 of Public Law 95-521. The Committee recommends
an appropriation of $1,265,000 for the Office. The amount
provided pays for the salaries, expenses, and agency
contributions of the Office.
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, 2004.......................................... $24,000
Budget estimate, 2005......................................... 24,000
Committee recommendation...................................... 24,000
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 an appropriation of $24,000, providing an
allowance of $6,000 for each office.
Contingent Expenses of the Senate
INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $118,462,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 120,435,000
Committee recommendation................................ 110,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $110,000,000
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, 2004.................................... $520,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 520,000
Committee recommendation................................ 520,000
The Committee recommends $520,000 for the expenses of the
U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control.
Established in 1985 by ``The Foreign Relations Authorization
Act'', the Caucus was created to monitor and promote
international compliance with narcotics control treaties and
monitor and encourage U.S. Government and private programs
seeking to expand international cooperation against drug abuse.
The Caucus is composed of seven Senators and five members from
the public sector with a chairman from the majority party and a
co-chairman from the minority party. It was the intent of the
original conferees that the caucus operate in the manner of the
Helsinki Commission.
SECRETARY OF THE SENATE
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $2,265,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 1,700,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,700,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,700,000 for
expenses of the Office of the Secretary. The reduction below
the enacted level is due primarily to $500,000 in one-time
funding provided in fiscal year 2004 for the Senate
Preservation Fund.
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
FISCAL YEAR 2004 BUDGET ESTIMATE
ITEM PUBLIC LAW 108- FISCAL YEAR DIFFERENCE
83 2005
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DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING BUDGET:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE..................................... $525,000 $525,000 .................
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.............................. 1,100,000 1,135,000 $35,000
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES................................. 75,000 40,000 (35,000)
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TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET............................. 1,700,000 1,700,000 .................
======================================================
SPECIAL PROJECTS......................................... 565,000 ................ (565,000)
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TOTALS............................................. 2,265,000 1,700,000 (565,000)
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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 be 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 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.
The current limitation for travel expenses was increased to
$10,000 (Section 102 of Public Law 97-12, June 5, 1981).
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 or Senate officials, not to
exceed $25,000, 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 Members, 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 redesignated 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 inventory and calendar of exhibits on
display within the Senate wing of the Capitol and Senate office
buildings.
The Senate Commission on Art was formerly 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 or 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, as amended, the Ethics in Government Act, as amended, and
the Lobbying Disclosure Act, as amended. 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 position for the Office of Public
Records. In addition, under the authority of Public Law 95-521,
October 26, 1978 (Ethics in Government Act) reports filed under
section 101 shall be available for public inspection and a copy
of the report shall be provided to any person upon request. Any
person requesting a copy of a report may be required to pay a
reasonable fee to cover the cost of reproduction. Any moneys
received by the Secretary shall be deposited into the Office of
Public Records Revolving Fund under the authority of Public Law
101-163, November 21, 1989. The office also performs functions
such as registration of mass mailings; and under the Lobbying
Disclosure Act.
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, 2004.................................... $135,243,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 136,066,000
Committee recommendation................................ 127,182,000
The Committee recommends the appropriation of $127,182,000
for expenses of the Sergeant at Arms, a reduction of $8,061,000
below the enacted level and $8,884,000 below the request, due
to the deferral of funds related to operations of the Capitol
Visitor Center and funding certain expense items through a
fiscal year 2004 reprogramming.
The amount recommended includes $20,045,000 to remain
available for obligation until September 30, 2007. This
includes $10,315,000 for the purchase of computer equipment and
software for Member offices and Committees. In addition,
$4,255,000 for procurement and maintenance of members'
constituent mail systems is made available for obligation until
September 30, 2009.
The Sergeant at Arms structure reflects seven major
divisions: Capitol Division, Operations Division, Technology
Development Services Division, IT Support Services Division,
Office Support Services Division, Staff Offices Division, and
the SMI Project Division. The Capitol Division consists of the
Executive Office of the Sergeant at Arms and the Office of
Security and Emergency Preparedness. These Offices provide the
executive management and leadership of the Sergeant at Arms for
day to day operations; for security of the Senate side of the
Capitol complex; and for liaison with the United States Capitol
Police. The Operations Division provides printing, mailing,
photographic and recording studio services and also furnishes
and maintains the Senate side of the Capitol Building. The
Technology Development Services Division supports enterprise
information technology systems, applications development,
Internet/intranet services, information security, and network
engineering. The IT Support Services Division provides desktop
computer support; correspondence management system acquisition,
maintenance and support; telecommunications equipment and
services; general office equipment; and new technology
assessment. The Office Support Division includes desktop
computer acquisition, state office liaison, and customer
support. The Staff Offices Division includes Financial
Management, Human Resources, The Joint Office of Education and
Training, Administrative Services, and Information Technology
Advisor.
The following table compares the component categories
within this account for fiscal year 2004 and 2005 Committee
recommendation.
EXPENSES--OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER
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Committee
2004 level recommendation
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Capitol Division.................... $4,410,000 $2,433,000
Operations Division................. 27,124,000 16,116,000
Technology Development Services 25,059,000 26,667,000
Division...........................
IT Support Services Division........ 48,995,000 51,170,000
Office Support Services Division.... 27,335,000 28,266,000
Staff Offices....................... 2,320,000 2,530,000
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Total......................... 135,243,000 127,182,000
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The Committee directs that the Sergeant at Arms provide to
the Committee a spending plan prior to the beginning of fiscal
year 2005. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively
from the level for each item in the spending plan will require
the customary approval of the Committee.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $18,425,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 18,676,000
Committee recommendation................................ 18,326,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $18,326,000
for miscellaneous items, a decrease of $350,000 below the
budget estimate.
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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AMOUNT
AUTHORIZED BUDGET
ITEM FISCAL YEAR ESTIMATE DIFFERENCE
2004 PUBLIC FISCAL YEAR
LAW 108-83 2005
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Resolution and reorganization reserve........................... $2,500,000 $2,500,000 $0
Unallocated..................................................... 5,950,000 5,949,600 -400
Reserve for contingencies (miscellaneous items)................. 900,000 1,000,000 +100,000
Employees' compensation fund reimbursement (worker's compensat- 805,500 906,900 +101,400
ion)...........................................................
Mailing of Town Meeting Notices (Public Law 107-68, dated Nov. 500,000 500,000 0
12, 2001)......................................................
Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program (S. Res. 193, dated Sep. 30, 350,000 0 -350,000
1999, as amended) (expires Sep. 30, 2004)......................
John Heinz Fellowship Program (S. Res. 356, dated Oct. 7, 1992, 71,000 71,000 0
S. Res. 238, dated Jul. 1, 1994, and S. Res. 180, dated Sep.
30, 1999) (expires Sep. 30, 2004)..............................
Reception of foreign dignitaries (S. Res. 247, dated Feb. 7, 30,000 30,000 0
1962, as amended by S. Res. 370, dated Oct. 10, 2000)..........
Foreign travel--Members and employees (S. Res. 179, dated May 125,000 125,000 0
25, 1977)......................................................
Federal employees compensation account (Public Law 96-499, dated 1,750,000 1,750,000 0
Dec. 5, 1980) (Unemployment Compensation)......................
Conferences for the Majority and Minority (Public Laws: 97-51, 250,000 300,000 +50,000
dated Jan. 3, 1983, 101-250, dated Nov. 5, 1990, and 107-68,
dated Nov. 12, 2001)...........................................
Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority (Public Law 104- 150,000 150,000 0
53, dated Nov. 19, 1995).......................................
Postage......................................................... 6,000 6,000 0
Stationery...................................................... 16,500 16,500 0
Consultants--including agency contributions (2 USC 61h-6 as 3,000,000 3,000,000 0
amended).......................................................
National Security Working Group (S. Res. 75, March 25, 1999) 700,000 700,000 0
(expires Dec. 31, 2004)........................................
Committee on Appropriations (Public Law 105-275, dated Oct. 21, 950,000 950,000 0
1998)..........................................................
Office of the Chaplain (Public Law 108-199, dated Jan. 23, 2004) 50,000 50,000 0
Senate Child Care Center:
Agency Contribution costs authorized by Public Laws 102-90, 300,000 300,000 0
dated Aug. 14, 1991 and 103-50, dated Jul. 2, 1993.........
Training classes, conferences, & travel expenses as 21,000 21,000 0
authorized by Public Law 104-197, dated Sep. 16, 1996......
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Total................................................... 18,425,000 18,326,000 -99,000
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\1\ Postage Apportionment (Fiscal Year 2005):
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 2005):
President of the Senate............................ $8,000
Conference of the Majority......................... 300
Conference of the Minority......................... 300
Chaplain........................................... 700
Senate Chamber..................................... 7,200
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TOTAL............................................ 16,500
Resolution and Reorganization Reserve.--This line item is
used to cover the costs of Senate resolutions and public laws
that authorize expenditures from the contingent fund of the
Senate that do not have specific appropriations for such
purpose.
Reserve for Contingencies.--This line item includes payment
for gratuities for family members of deceased Senate employees;
damage to automobiles in the Senate parking lots; contractual,
legal, and administrative services; and miscellaneous expenses,
and is controlled by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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.
Reception of Foreign Dignitaries.--The Committee on Foreign
Relations is authorized to expend not to exceed $30,000 each
fiscal year to receive foreign dignitaries under the authority
of Senate Resolution 247, agreed to February 7, 1962, as
amended.
John Heinz Fellowship Program.--This fellowship program was
first authorized by S. Res. 356 and extended by S. Res. 238,
and S. Res. 180. It is authorized through September 30, 2004
and provides for up to 2 fellows each calendar year. The
appointing authority is the Secretary of the Senate.
Foreign travel--Members and Employees.--Senate Resolution
179, agreed to May 25, 1977, authorized payment from the
contingent fund of the Senate, of the domestic portion 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.
Consultants--Including Agency Contributions.--Provides
authority for the appointment and payment of consultants to the
majority and minority leaders, president pro tempore, president
pro tempore emeritus, and the legislative counsel. The
following summarizes the current authority and limitations:
Majority leader: Nine 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: Nine 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 President Pro Tempore
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: Two consultants at not to exceed the
daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. 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 Emeritus: One consultant at not to
exceed the daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The
consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation
not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee.
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 Employees' Child 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 Employees' Child Care Center--Training Classes and
Conference Costs.--Provides for the reimbursement of any
individual employed by the Senate Employees' Child 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.
Student Loan Repayment Program.--Provides for the repayment
of student loans at a maximum of $500 per month, for eligible
employees at the discretion of the employing office, to enhance
recruitment and retention of Senate staff.
SENATORS' OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ACCOUNT
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $305,719,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 340,972,000
Committee recommendation................................ 326,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2005 of $326,000,000 for the Senators' Official Personnel and
Office Expense Account.
This account funds salaries and benefits of Senators'
staffs as well as the office expense allowance for Senators'
offices. 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 $153,599 for a total
of $460,677 per office, or $46,067,700 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 $20,328,942 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 interchangeable. 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. It should also be
noted that the figures in the following table are preliminary,
and that official notification of member budgets is issued by
the Financial Clerk of the Senate after final passage of this
bill.
The following table illustrates the several components of
the SOPOEA.
SENATORS' OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE--FISCAL YEAR 2005
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Admin. & Legislative
cler. assist. assist. O.O.E.A Total
State allowance 10/ allowance 10/ allowance 10/ allowance 10/
1/2004 1/2004 1/2004 1/2004
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Alabama......................................... $1,809,792 $460,677 $185,009 $2,455,478
Alaska.......................................... 1,809,792 460,677 253,340 2,523,809
Arizona......................................... 1,869,636 460,677 203,282 2,533,595
Arkansas........................................ 1,809,792 460,677 169,769 2,440,238
California...................................... 3,008,969 460,677 466,908 3,936,554
Colorado........................................ 1,809,792 460,677 191,557 2,462,026
Connecticut..................................... 1,809,792 460,677 161,036 2,431,505
Delaware........................................ 1,809,792 460,677 128,553 2,399,022
Florida......................................... 2,587,797 460,677 311,069 3,359,543
Georgia......................................... 2,049,178 460,677 219,908 2,729,763
Hawaii.......................................... 1,809,792 460,677 280,413 2,550,882
Idaho........................................... 1,809,792 460,677 165,533 2,436,002
Illinois........................................ 2,288,563 460,677 266,793 3,016,033
Indiana......................................... 1,929,484 460,677 196,905 2,587,066
Iowa............................................ 1,809,792 460,677 171,530 2,441,999
Kansas.......................................... 1,809,792 460,677 169,418 2,439,887
Kentucky........................................ 1,809,792 460,677 178,942 2,449,411
Louisiana....................................... 1,809,792 460,677 187,063 2,457,532
Maine........................................... 1,809,792 460,677 148,933 2,419,402
Maryland........................................ 1,869,636 460,677 172,344 2,502,657
Massachusetts................................... 1,929,484 460,677 195,852 2,586,013
Michigan........................................ 2,168,871 460,677 236,906 2,866,454
Minnesota....................................... 1,869,636 460,677 189,505 2,519,818
Mississippi..................................... 1,809,792 460,677 170,511 2,440,980
Missouri........................................ 1,869,636 460,677 198,869 2,529,182
Montana......................................... 1,809,792 460,677 162,824 2,433,293
Nebraska........................................ 1,809,792 460,677 161,337 2,431,806
Nevada.......................................... 1,809,792 460,677 175,129 2,445,598
New Hampshire................................... 1,809,792 460,677 143,597 2,414,066
New Jersey...................................... 2,049,178 460,677 206,397 2,716,252
New Mexico...................................... 1,809,792 460,677 167,597 2,438,066
New York........................................ 2,664,371 460,677 321,636 3,446,684
North Carolina.................................. 2,049,178 460,677 218,087 2,727,942
North Dakota.................................... 1,809,792 460,677 150,581 2,421,050
Ohio............................................ 2,228,718 460,677 257,118 2,946,513
Oklahoma........................................ 1,809,792 460,677 181,712 2,452,181
Oregon.......................................... 1,809,792 460,677 190,909 2,461,378
Pennsylvania.................................... 2,288,563 460,677 264,210 3,013,450
Rhode Island.................................... 1,809,792 460,677 139,216 2,409,685
South Carolina.................................. 1,809,792 460,677 175,051 2,445,520
South Dakota.................................... 1,809,792 460,677 152,438 2,422,907
Tennessee....................................... 1,869,636 460,677 195,975 2,526,288
Texas........................................... 2,779,240 460,677 364,281 3,604,198
Utah............................................ 1,809,792 460,677 170,857 2,441,326
Vermont......................................... 1,809,792 460,677 137,110 2,407,579
Virginia........................................ 1,989,330 460,677 196,450 2,646,457
Washington...................................... 1,929,484 460,677 216,006 2,606,167
West Virginia................................... 1,809,792 460,677 149,045 2,419,514
Wisconsin....................................... 1,869,636 460,677 193,194 2,523,507
Wyoming......................................... 1,809,792 460,677 153,766 2,424,235
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TOTAL..................................... 97,642,192 23,033,850 10,064,471 130,740,513
2 2 2 2
GRAND TOTAL............................... 195,284,384 46,067,700 20,128,942 261,481,026
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According to the most recent employment data compiled by
the Secretary of the Senate, as of April 30, 2004, there were
4,246 individuals employed in Senators' offices throughout the
United States and covered by this appropriation.
U.S. SENATORS' STAFF AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1994-2003 AND APRIL 30, 2004
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Number of
Year staff
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1994......................................................... 4,142
1995......................................................... 4,112
1996......................................................... 3,959
1997......................................................... 4,044
1998......................................................... 4,022
1999......................................................... 4,039
2000......................................................... 4,072
2001......................................................... 3,964
2002......................................................... 4,121
2003......................................................... 4,148
2004......................................................... 4,246
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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 2005
request for this account anticipates $77,732,000 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. Evidence of this can be found in the
semiannual report of the Secretary of the Senate.
SENATE OFFICIAL MAIL COSTS
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $300,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 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
Sec. 1. This provision increases by $50,000 the allowance
for administrative and clerical assistance.
Sec. 2. This provision increases by one each, the number of
consultants authorized for the majority and minority leaders
for fiscal year 2005.
Sec. 3. Extends for 1 year the availability of funds for
the Senate art collection.
Sec. 4. Extends to the 109th Congress authority pertaining
to the President Pro Tempore Emeritus.
Sec. 5. Authorizes the transfer of funds from the
appropriations accounts of the Vice President, and the Offices
of the Secretaries for the Majority and the Minority, to the
Senate Contingency Fund, for purposes of incurring certain
expenses.
Sec. 6. Technical change to 2 U.S.C. 65(f)(c) relative to
the Secretary of the Senate's representation expenses for
activities in relation to foreign parliamentary groups or other
foreign officials visiting the United States.
Sec. 7. Authorizes the payment of reasonable transportation
expenses of official records and papers to a Senator's State.
Sec. 8. Authorizes the Sergeant at Arms to retain funds
received as compensation for damage to, loss of, or loss of use
of property of the Sergeant at Arms.
Sec. 9. Authorizes a change in the minimum age of Senate
pages to 16.
Sec. 10. Clarifies treatment of electronic information
stored by the Sergeant at Arms.
JOINT ITEMS
Joint Economic Committee
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $3,988,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 4,139,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,139,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,139,000 for
the Joint Economic Committee. This is an increase of $15,000
over the enacted level owing to anticipated cost-of-living
increases.
The Committee does not support a GAO study of the statutory
responsibilities of Joint Committees of Congress.
Joint Committee on Taxation
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $8,064,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 8,476,000
Committee recommendation................................ 8,476,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $8,476,000 for
salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Taxation. This
is an increase of $412,000 over the enacted level primarily to
accommodate cost-of-living increases.
Office of the Attending Physician
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $2,223,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 2,528,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,528,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,528,000 for
the Office of the Attending Physician. The Office was first
established by House Resolution 253, adopted December 5, 1928.
Capitol Guide and Special Services Office
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $3,511,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 3,844,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,844,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,844,000 for
the Capitol Guide and Special Services Office. This provides
for 72 full-time equivalent employees.
Statements of Appropriations
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $30,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 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 second session of the
108th 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.
Capitol Police
Recommended
Salaries................................................ $198,000,000
Expenses................................................ 28,925,000
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____________________________________________________
Total, Capitol Police............................. 226,925,000
The Committee recommends $226,925,000 for the U.S. Capitol
Police. This is an increase of $7,130,000 over fiscal year
2004. In addition to the amount recommended, another
$12,815,000 will be available from prior-year funds, for a
total of $239,740,000 in operational resources.
The Committee directs that no organizational changes be
implemented prior to notification of the Committees on
Appropriations.
SALARIES
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $196,434,000
Budget estimate, 2005 \1\............................... 231,777,000
Committee recommendation................................ 198,000,000
\1\ The USC requested a single ``salaries and expenses'' appropriation.
The amount displayed reflects the salaries estimate only.
The Committee recommendation totals $198,000,000 for
salaries. In addition, the Committee directs that $12,815,000
of prior-year funds be made available to support personnel
requirements. A total of $210,815,000 would support 1,602 sworn
officers and 451 civilian FTEs. This represents an increase of
50 administrative personnel over the fiscal year 2004 level.
The amount recommended will enable USCP to continue to enhance
security for the Capitol complex and strengthen administrative
functions.
The amount provided covers salaries, benefits, and overtime
costs. Capitol Police personnel are also eligible for hazardous
duty pay and comparability pay similar to locality pay
adjustments granted other Federal law enforcement personnel in
the Washington, DC, area.
The Committee believes key staff must be hired for
financial management and other critical administrative
activities. According to the Government Accountability Office,
without additional staffing USCP will likely encounter future
difficulties in ensuring accountability for the organization's
assets and resources. The Committee expects USCP will act
expeditiously to hire critical administrative personnel.
The Committee supports GAO's recommendation that the Chief
Administrative Officer action plan must be updated to address
goals and timetables for a dual track approach of improving the
controls of current management processes and implementing the
strategic initiatives necessary to make long-term progress that
will assist USCP in determining and targeting the highest
priorities across its management functions.
general expenses
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $23,361,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 32,859,000
Committee recommendation................................ 28,925,000
The Committee recommends $28,925,000 for general expenses
of the Capitol Police, an increase of $5,564,000 over fiscal
year 2004. The Committee has included funds for all critical
expense items. The Committee notes that almost $7,000,000 in
items requested in the fiscal year 2005 budget will be funded
through a fiscal year 2004 reprogramming.
The Committee strongly supports the new mounted patrol and
expects the new unit will be a great asset in helping the
Capitol Police become a world-class law enforcement agency.
According to experts, a mounted patrol in a crowd provides the
protection of at least 15 foot patrol officers. The Committee
directs the USCP and AOC to coordinate the purchase, site
selection, grading, access issues and utility and installation
requirements of prefabricated stables and support sheds at the
D.C. Village facility. Funds necessary to purchase and install
this unit have been included in the Committee's recommendation.
The AOC and USCP are directed to submit, not later than 30 days
from the date of this report, a plan of action that addresses
the concept of operations, funding and scheduling issues to the
Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of
Representatives. Upon completion of the plan, the AOC and USCP
are directed to initiate expeditiously actions outlined in the
plan of action to effect the completion of the stabling
facility.
Expenses include office supplies and equipment, laundry and
dry-cleaning, communications, motor vehicles, uniforms and
equipment, investigations, training, and miscellaneous items.
Administrative Provisions
Sec. 1001. The Committee has included a routine provision
which allows for funds to be transferred between the
``Salaries'' and ``General expenses'' accounts.
Sec. 1002. This provision makes technical changes to Public
Law 108-83, section 1006, regarding detailing of Capitol Police
officers for protection of the Library of Congress. The
Committee fully expects USCP officers detailed to the Library
of Congress will be fully trained, experienced officers capable
of handling diverse security situations, the unique
requirements and sensitivities of the Library's collections as
well as transitional situations that will lead to a seamless,
unified police organization.
Sec. 1003. This provision authorizes USCP to retain
compensation for damaged or lost property.
Sec. 1004. This provision authorizes voluntary transfer of
leave with other agencies, subject to requirements of section
6334(c) of title 5.
Sec. 1005. This provision authorizes Capitol Police to
carry a weapon that is different from the weapon furnished by
the Department during periods when the member or officer is not
on duty. Such weapons would be specifically authorized by the
USCP but would not be purchased with appropriated funds.
Sec. 1006. This provision relates to the protection of
information that is sensitive to the policing, protection,
physical security, counterterrorism, emergency response, and
preparedness of the Congress and the Capitol buildings and
grounds.
Sec. 1007. This provision authorizes the acceptance of
donations of animals to be used in the Department's canine or
equine units.
Sec. 1008. This provision authorizes the Chief of Police to
settle and pay administrative claims under the Federal Torts
Claims Act [FTCA] and the Military Personnel and Civilian
Employees' Claims Act [MPCECA].
Sec. 1009. This provision authorizes, subject to the
approval of the Capitol Police Board, the Capitol Police to
travel in a non-law enforcement capacity to assist overseas
congressional delegations in a security advisory and liaison
role, including advance security liaison preparations for such
congressional foreign travel.
OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $2,242,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 2,950,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,421,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,421,000 for
the salaries and expenses of the Office of Compliance, an
increase of $179,000 over fiscal year 2004, to support the
current level of operations including a cost-of-living
adjustment. Funding is not recommended for two additional FTE
or new initiatives.
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $33,620,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 35,455,000
Committee recommendation................................ 34,790,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $34,790,000
for the Congressional Budget Office. The amount recommended
represents an increase of $1,170,000 over the enacted level to
cover anticipated pay and price level increases.
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
The Committee has recommended a funding level of
$308,042,000 and an FTE level of 1,489 for all activities of
the Architect of the Capitol. Excluded are House items which
are traditionally left for consideration by that body.
The following table shows the request and the Committee
recommendation:
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2004 Fiscal year 2005
Appropriation appropriation \1\ 2005 request recommendation
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General Administration..................................... $76,598,000 $89,245,000 $74,558,000
Capitol Building........................................... 28,021,000 32,239,000 24,784,000
Capitol Grounds............................................ 6,846,000 8,080,000 6,940,000
Senate Office Buildings.................................... 63,014,000 65,309,000 62,303,000
Capitol Power Plant........................................ 81,062,000 63,376,000 60,928,000
Library Buildings and Grounds.............................. 38,928,000 160,678,000 65,145,000
Capitol Visitor Center..................................... 36,621,000 8,469,000 ...............
Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds....................... 3,289,000 40,292,000 7,090,000
Botanic Garden............................................. 6,152,000 11,581,000 6,294,000
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Total................................................ 340,531,000 479,269,000 308,042,000
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\1\ Including rescission.
General Administration
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $76,598,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 89,245,000
Committee recommendation................................ 74,558,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $74,558,000
for general administration. This will accommodate an FTE level
of 322. A total of $720,000 is made available until September
30, 2009.
The reduction of $14,687,000 below the request is due to
the elimination of lower priority projects, the rejection of
new staffing requests, and the denial of funds for projects
against which unobligated balances currently exist. The
Committee strongly urges the Architect to take necessary steps
to reduce unobligated prior-year balances. In addition, the
Committee expects that completion of the Capitol Visitor Center
project in a timely way within current funds will be the
highest priority for the Architect of the Capitol.
The General Administration appropriation provides funding
for salaries and related benefits of the Architect, officers,
administrative and support staff, including engineering and
architecture employees. This account also provides for
administrative items such as agency-wide contractual services;
surveys and studies; information technology; and safety
engineering operations.
The following table displays the budget detail.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2005 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $41,273,000 $39,551,000
Rent, Communications, Utilities & 7,298,000 7,298,000
Travel.............................
Other Services...................... 20,232,500 18,827,500
Supplies............................ 692,500 692,500
Equipment........................... 6,809,000 6,809,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 76,305,000 73,178,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2005 PROJECT BUDGET
Emergency Defibrillators............ 660,000 660,000
Alternate Computer Facility [ACF] 7,000,000 ................
Fit Out............................
Study, Design, & Condition 2,180,000 720,000
Assessment.........................
CATV System Upgrade Design.......... 1,500,000 ................
Enhanced Filtration................. 750,000 ................
ACF Security........................ 650,000 ................
Minor Construction.................. 100,000 ................
ACF Camera System Infrastructure.... 100,000 ................
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Project Budget...... 12,940,000 1,380,000
===================================
Total, General Administration. 89,245,000 74,558,000
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Chief Operating Officer Function.--The Committee is
concerned that little has been accomplished through the new
Chief Operating Officer [COO] function which this Committee
created in fiscal year 2003. This function was intended to
improve management, streamline day-to-day AOC operations, and
effectuate team-building.
Specifically, Public Law 108-7 required that the COO
prepare an action plan describing ``the policies, procedures,
and actions'' to be implemented ``and timeframes for carrying
out the responsibilities under this section.'' The Committee
notes that the action plan submitted to Congress did not
adequately describe how the COO will carry out the assigned
responsibilities detailed in the legislation. Because the
action plan is outlined at such a general level, it fails to
convey how the listed items link together to move the agency
forward and address the Agency's longstanding and well-known
weaknesses--the reason the Chief Operating Officer position was
created. In addition, the plan lacks details of the steps
necessary for completing the listed items, nor does it explain
how individual items will be measured in order to monitor AOC's
performance. Further, the plan does not specify how the items
listed in the action plan relate to and link with the Agency's
strategic plan, released on December 15, 2003, even though the
legislation required that the action plan be ``developed
concurrently and consistent with the development of a strategic
plan.''
In addition, this action plan was to be submitted not later
than 90 days after the appointment of the Chief Operating
Officer on July 28, 2003, but the plan was not submitted until
December 22, 2003--almost 2 months late and with no evidence of
having benefited from additional work over that period. The
Committee notes that the action plan was delivered without
briefing or discussion, which could have provided the relevant
Committees with better understanding regarding the details of
the implementation of the plan.
Based on ongoing monitoring efforts conducted by the
Government Accountability Office [GAO], it appears that there
have been no substantive improvements made to overall AOC
operations by the new COO. In fact, the Committee is concerned
that efforts by the COO to direct changes without the context
of strategic objectives and a transparent, well-organized
change management process are having a negative impact on
morale, productivity, and effectiveness of the AOC as an
institution. It is apparent that the intended results of this
law have not been seriously addressed by the COO and that he
has either misunderstood or intentionally ignored the purpose
for which his position was created.
The Committee expects that substantive action will be taken
by the Architect of the Capitol and his Chief Operating Officer
to address management deficiencies by implementing changes and
practices that will reflect the full intent of the law which
established the COO position, and communicate regularly the
status of these efforts to this Committee.
Personnel Realignments.--The Committee recognizes and
supports the responsibility of the Architect of the Capitol to
make organizational changes and decisions that will enhance the
ability of the AOC to achieve its mission and result in the
most effective and efficient use of resources. As such, the
Committee approves the realignment of the electronic
engineering, electrical power and energy related maintenance
functions from General Administration to other jurisdictions in
order to bring common responsibilities, functions and processes
under direct, mission related (line) functions. These
realignments assist in better capturing the true cost of the
daily operations in a jurisdiction and reduce the size of
overhead in the General Administration appropriation. The
Committee expects to be kept informed regarding any potential
impacts on current services and project delivery in the
jurisdictions as a result of these realignments.
Slave Laborers and Capitol Construction.--The Committee
directs the Architect, working with the Historians of the
Senate and House and the Librarian of Congress, to study the
history and contributions of slave laborers in construction of
the U.S. Capitol, and provide a report within 180 days of
enactment of this Act.
Capitol Building
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $28,021,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 32,239,000
Committee recommendation................................ 24,784,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $24,784,000
for necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation
of the Capitol. Of this, $8,770,000 is available until
September 30, 2009. The authorized FTE level is 193.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL BUILDING
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2005 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $11,605,000 $11,497,000
Other Services...................... 2,170,000 2,003,000
Supplies............................ 1,094,000 1,094,000
Equipment........................... 382,000 382,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 15,251,000 14,976,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2005 PROJECT BUDGET
Replacement of Minton Tile.......... 473,000 473,000
Computer, Telecom, & Electrical 300,000 300,000
Support............................
Wayfinding & ADA Signage............ 90,000 90,000
ADA Requirements.................... 75,000 75,000
Client Support...................... 250,000 ................
U.S. Capitol Master Plan............ 4,500,000 ................
Minor Construction.................. 2,500,000 1,500,000
Study, Design, & Condition 100,000 100,000
Assessment.........................
Restore Shutters & Upgrade Window 400,000 ................
Lighting...........................
Install Emergency Exit Signs & 2,000,000 1,000,000
Lighting...........................
CVC Facility Maintenance............ 6,300,000 3,000,000
CVC Start-up Operations............. ................ 3,270,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Project Budget...... 16,988,000 9,808,000
===================================
Total, Capitol Building....... 32,239,000 24,784,000
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The Committee notes that $7,600,000 has been included in
the Capitol Building account for costs associated with the care
and maintenance of the Capitol Visitor Center, including
equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies, as well as
start-up activities for visitor services and the hiring of key
personnel.
Capitol Grounds
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $6,846,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 8,080,000
Committee recommendation................................ 6,940,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,940,000 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 authorized FTE level is 69.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL GROUNDS
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2005 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $4,822,000 $4,822,000
Other Services...................... 1,393,000 853,000
Supplies............................ 660,000 660,000
Equipment........................... 140,000 140,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 7,015,000 6,475,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2005 PROJECT BUDGET
Restore Decorative Vases/Lights-- 78,000 78,000
West Terrace.......................
Inaugural Support................... 10,000 10,000
Renovate Former D.C. Street Lights.. 177,000 177,000
Study, Design, and Condition 100,000 100,000
Assessment.........................
Wayfinding and ADA-Compliant Signage 100,000 100,000
Minor Construction.................. 600,000 ................
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Project Budget...... 1,065,000 465,000
===================================
Total, Capitol Grounds........ 8,080,000 6,940,000
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Senate Office Buildings
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $63,014,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 65,309,000
Committee recommendation................................ 62,303,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $62,303,000
for maintenance of the Senate office buildings, of which
$9,070,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2009.
The FTE authorized level is 562 FTEs.
The following table displays the budget detail.
SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2005 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $31,299,000 $31,165,000
Rent, Communications, Utilities & 6,701,000 6,701,000
Travel.............................
Other Services...................... 3,319,000 2,945,000
Supplies............................ 2,623,500 2,623,500
Equipment........................... 3,896,000 3,896,000
Insurance Claims and Indemnities.... 1,500 1,500
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 47,840,000 47,332,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2005 PROJECT BUDGET
Refinish Historic Woodwork.......... 285,000 285,000
Repair Marble Floors & Clean 510,000 510,000
Architectural Surfaces.............
USCP Furniture Replacement.......... 1,500,000 ................
Roof Maintenance, SOB............... 300,000 300,000
Seal Fire Wall Penetrations, HSOB, 300,000 300,000
DSOB...............................
Ramp Repair, HSOB Garage............ 200,000 200,000
Replace Suite Counters, Sinks and 100,000 100,000
Faucets-HSOB.......................
General Painting--Senate Office 150,000 150,000
Buildings..........................
Workman Vehicle..................... 25,000 25,000
Man-Lift (Masonry Shop)............. 19,000 19,000
General Purpose Utility Vehicle..... 12,000 12,000
Minor Construction.................. 3,000,000 5,000,000
Replace Modular Furniture, HSOB..... 3,700,000 3,700,000
Renovate Restrooms ADA, HSOB........ 1,300,000 1,300,000
Study, Design, and Condition 1,350,000 2,350,000
Assessment.........................
Design, Smoke Management Systems, 2,195,000 ................
HSOB...............................
Design, Smoke Management Systems, 1,803,000 ................
DSOB...............................
HVAC: Elevator Machine Room Mod, SOB 420,000 420,000
Furniture--Special Allowance........ 300,000 300,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Project Budget...... 17,469,000 14,971,000
===================================
Total, Senate Office Buildings 65,309,000 62,303,000
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The Architect of the Capitol is directed to administer fire
code regulations in the Senate Office Buildings under the same
protocols used for administration of fire codes in the Capitol
Building.
Capitol Power Plant
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $81,062,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 63,376,000
Committee recommendation................................ 60,928,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $60,928,000
for the operations of the Capitol Power Plant. This is
supplemented by $4,400,000 in reimbursements. Of the amount
provided, $2,190,000 shall remain available until September 30,
2009.
The FTE authorized level will be 116.
The Committee has reduced funding by $2,448,000 below the
request owing to the elimination of lower priority projects.
Due to the significant increase anticipated in utility costs,
the Committee has increased by $1,500,000 funds recommended for
such costs based on the most current estimates.
The reduction of $20,108,000 below the enacted level
reflects the fact that $22,021,000 was provided in fiscal year
2004 for the last installment of funding for the West
Refrigeration Plant expansion project. While the project has
been delayed owing to weather-related problems, unforeseen site
conditions, and other factors, it is the Committee's
expectation that this project will be completed within budget
and in a timeframe necessary to support new requirements
associated with the Capitol Visitor Center. The Committee
recognizes the positive steps AOC has taken to ensure this goal
is met.
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.
Within the operating budget, 76 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 2005 ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS
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Purchase of electrical energy......................... $24,340,000
Purchase of natural gas............................... 7,620,000
Purchase of steam..................................... 521,000
Purchase of chilled water............................. 576,000
Purchase of coal...................................... 3,320,000
Purchase of oil....................................... 2,450,000
Water and sewer payments.............................. 3,710,000
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Total........................................... 42,537,000
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The balance of this appropriation supports a work force to
operate and maintain the Power Plant.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL POWER PLANT
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2005 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................. $10,198,000 $9,981,000
Rent, Communications, Utilities & 36,792,000 38,292,000
Travel...........................
Other Services.................... 3,079,000 2,543,000
Supplies.......................... 9,055,000 9,055,000
Equipment......................... 448,000 448,000
Reimbursement..................... (4,400,000) (4,400,000)
-------------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.. 55,172,000 55,919,000
=====================================
FISCAL YEAR 2005 PROJECT BUDGET
Implement Emergency Shoring & 100,000 100,000
Repairs to Tunnels...............
Replace Expansion Joints.......... 1,342,000 1,342,000
Retube Condensers WRP............. 866,000 866,000
Replace Water Treatment Equipment 850,000 .................
& Controls.......................
Remove Tar paper/Reinsulate Violet 261,000 261,000
Tunnel...........................
Repair/Maintenance Chiller Motors 250,000 250,000
6A & 5...........................
Paint Baghouse.................... 200,000 .................
Generator Load Bank (2000kw, 15kv 100,000 .................
or 480v).........................
Procure Two Trucks................ 79,000 .................
Install Load Bank Connections for 70,000 .................
Various Bldgs....................
Purchase Loader................... 37,000 .................
Generator Load Bank (1000kw, 480- 35,000 .................
208v)............................
Install Backflow Preventer........ 13,000 .................
Replace Reverse Gas Fans.......... 11,000 .................
Study, Design, and Condition 2,990,000 2,190,000
Assessment.......................
Minor Construction................ 1,000,000 .................
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Subtotal, Project Budget.... 8,204,000 5,009,000
=====================================
Total, Capitol Power Plant.. 63,376,000 60,928,000
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Library Buildings and Grounds
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $38,928,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 160,678,000
Committee recommendation................................ 65,145,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $65,145,000
for the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and
grounds by the Architect of the Capitol, of which $47,114,000
shall remain available until September 30, 2009. The
recommendation is $26,217,000 above the enacted amount for
fiscal year 2004. The FTE ceiling is 156.
The Committee notes that the amount provided represents an
increase of 67 percent over the current year, and includes such
major projects as additional storage modules at Fort Meade, and
sprinkler upgrades in the Thomas Jefferson building. Owing to
budget constraints, the Committee was unable to recommend funds
for a number of LOC projects.
The following table displays the budget detail.
LIBRARY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2005 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $11,111,000 $11,044,000
Rent, Communications, & Utilities... 15,000 15,000
Other Services...................... 4,793,000 962,000
Supplies............................ 1,182,000 1,182,000
Equipment........................... 2,368,000 2,368,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 19,469,000 15,571,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2005 PROJECT BUDGET
Repair Life Safety Deficiencies..... 800,000 400,000
Replace Partitions Supports, JMMB... 250,000 250,000
Fire Safety Project Management...... 250,000 ................
Painting, TJB Arches & Ft. Meade Mod 245,000 245,000
1..................................
Replace Sidewalks, JAB & TJB........ 100,000 100,000
Preservation Environmental 80,000 80,000
Monitoring.........................
Upgrade Filtration Efficiency to 95 700,000 700,000
percent............................
Replace Lighting Computerized 475,000 475,000
Control System.....................
Replace Dish Machine................ 210,000 210,000
Minor Construction.................. 1,500,000 ................
Elevator Modernization.............. 1,715,000 ................
Collections Security................ 860,000 860,000
Copyright Deposit Facility.......... 59,200,000 ................
Ft. Meade Modules 3 & 4............. 39,500,000 39,500,000
Sprinkler System Upgrades; TJB...... 6,754,000 6,754,000
Smoke Detector Upgrades; TJB........ 3,850,000 ................
ADA Bathroom Renovations; JAB....... 3,700,000 ................
Smoke Detector Upgrades; JAB........ 3,600,000 ................
Smoke Detector Upgrades; JMMB....... 3,600,000 ................
Condition Assessment--All Building 3,200,000 ................
Systems............................
Sprinkler System Upgrades; JAB...... 2,400,000 ................
SDCA--Infrastructure Maint/Future 895,000 ................
Support............................
Design--LOC Egress Improvements..... 1,800,000 ................
Design--Fire Alarm Aud & 1,500,000 ................
Intelligibility....................
Ft. Meade Temporary Storage Fit Out. 1,350,000 ................
Study/Design--Fire Alarm System 1,175,000 ................
Upgrade............................
SDCA--Client Requests............... 525,000 ................
SDCA--Fire & Safety................. 625,000 ................
Ft. Meade Bldgs #70, 70A, 70B 250,000 ................
Renovations........................
Vehicle Barrier Controls............ 100,000 ................
-----------------------------------
Total, Project Budget......... 141,209,000 49,574,000
===================================
Total, Library Buildings and 160,678,000 65,145,000
Grounds......................
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Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $3,289,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 40,292,000
Committee recommendation................................ 7,090,000
The Committee recommends $7,090,000 for Capitol Police
Buildings and Grounds, an increase of $3,801,000 over the
current level. A total of $1,500,000 shall remain available
until September 30, 2009. The FTE authorized level will be 3.
The increase over the enacted level is due primarily to new
lease costs at the Fairchild and GPO buildings. The Committee
has not funded a new firing range as this requirement will be
met at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Cheltenham
facility. The Committee has not recommended funds for an off-
site delivery facility as no suitable site has been identified
to date. Fairchild and GPO build-out requirements will be
accommodated through the reprogramming of prior year funds.
The following table displays the budget detail.
CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2005 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $399,000 $399,000
Rent, Communications, Utilities & 6,350,000 3,727,000
Transportation of Things...........
Other Services...................... 723,000 704,000
Equipment........................... 20,000 20,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 7,492,000 4,850,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2005 PROJECT BUDGET
Minor Construction.................. 1,000,000 1,000,000
Study, Design, & Condition 900,000 740,000
Assessment.........................
Firing Range Design................. 1,200,000 ................
Fairchild & GPO Build-Out........... 12,500,000 ................
Off-site Delivery................... 6,400,000 ................
Firing Range........................ 10,800,000 ................
USCP Furniture Replacement.......... ................ 500,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Project Budget...... 32,800,000 2,240,000
===================================
Total, Capitol Police 40,292,000 7,090,000
Buildings and Grounds........
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Botanic Garden
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $6,152,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 11,581,000
Committee recommendation................................ 6,294,000
The Committee recommends $6,294,000 for salaries and
expenses of the Botanic Garden, and an FTE ceiling of 57. One
additional staff has been recommended for activities associated
with the opening of the National Garden in 2006.
The following table displays the budget detail.
BOTANIC GARDEN
[Request versus recommendation]
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Committee
Item Amount requested recommendation
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FISCAL YEAR 2005 OPERATING BUDGET
Personal Services................... $4,514,000 $4,514,000
Rent, Communications, Utilities & 4,000 4,000
Travel.............................
Other Services...................... 593,000 556,000
Supplies............................ 627,000 627,000
Equipment........................... 50,000 50,000
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Operating Budget.... 5,788,000 5,751,000
===================================
FISCAL YEAR 2005 PROJECT BUDGET
Partnership Support................. 450,000 300,000
D.C. Village Roof Replacement....... 243,000 243,000
Bartholdi Park and Fountain......... 5,100,000 ................
-----------------------------------
Subtotal, Project Budget...... 5,793,000 543,000
===================================
Total, Botanic Garden......... 11,581,000 6,294,000
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
The Committee recommends a total of $544,092,000 for the
Library of Congress, an increase of $21,291,000 over the fiscal
year 2004 level. Increases are provided to accommodate all
mandatory pay and price level increases, as well as to increase
programs in selected areas such as the Veterans History Project
and the National Audio-Visual Conservation Center. In addition
to the appropriation, the Library estimates receipts and
reimbursements of $41,563,000, funds from gifts and trusts
totaling $21,504,000, and revolving funds totaling
$105,921,000. Total funds available to support Library
operations, including the Architect of the Capitol account, are
expected to be $778,225,000 in fiscal year 2005 under the
Committee recommendation.
The following table displays the Committee recommendation
for the Libray of Congress appropriations compared to the
budget request and the fiscal year 2004 level.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2005
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate Committee recommendation
compared with (+ or -)
Item 2004 Budget estimate Committee -----------------------------------
appropriation recommendation 2004
appropriation Budget estimate
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LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Salaries and Expenses......................................... 368,709 393,931 379,648 +10,939 -14,283
Authority to spend receipts............................... -6,810 -6,350 -6,350 +460 ................
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Subtotal, Salaries and expenses......................... 361,899 387,581 373,298 +11,399 -14,283
=========================================================================================
Copyright Office, salaries and expenses....................... 48,005 53,518 53,518 +5,513 ................
Authority to spend receipts............................... -29,485 -34,149 -33,339 -3,850 +810
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Subtotal, Copyright Office.............................. 18,516 19,369 20,179 +1,663 +810
=========================================================================================
Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses......... 91,185 100,934 96,678 +5,493 -4,256
Books for the blind and physically handicapped, Salaries and 51,401 53,937 53,937 +2,536 ................
expenses.....................................................
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Total, Library of Congress.............................. 523,001 561,821 544,092 +21,091 -17,729
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Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2004:
Salaries and expenses............................... $361,899,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... 6,810,000
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____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 368,709,000
========================================================
____________________________________________________
Budget estimate, 2005:
Salaries and expenses............................... 387,581,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... 6,350,000
--------------------------------------------------------
____________________________________________________
Net, salaries and expenses........................ 393,931,000
========================================================
____________________________________________________
Committee recommendation:
Salaries and expenses............................... 373,298,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... 6,350,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 379,648,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $373,298,000
for salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and
approves authority to spend receipts of $6,350,000 in fiscal
year 2005. This is $14,283,000 below the request and
$11,399,000 above the enacted level.
The Committee has funded all costs for current staffing
levels, as well as inflationary increases. The Committee has
funded program increases in the following areas only: National
Audio-Visual Conservation Center ($4,744,000), Veterans History
($1,000,000), security equipment maintenance ($930,000),
information technology system maintenance ($1,000,000), and ITS
XML capability ($750,000). The Committee has increased to
$500,000 the budget for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial
Commission, the same level as fiscal year 2003, and has
included $1,175,000 for the Adventure of the American Mind
program. Owing to budget constraints, no other program
increases are recommended, and a general reduction of $710,000
has been taken.
THOMAS Website.--The Committee urges the Library to
continue to improve the accessibility and comprehensiveness of
the THOMAS website so that the public has easy electronic
access to publicly available legislative information, including
the ability for users to search across multiple Congresses at
one time.
Collections Security.--The Librarian has continued to
express concern about collections security and the impact of
many post-9/11 changes to security policies and procedures. In
addition, while noting considerable effort and progress in
safeguarding the collections since 1996, the Library's
reporting on safeguarding controls does not provide the
Committee with a comprehensive picture of where the Library is
in its efforts to establish appropriate safeguarding controls
and does not link its ongoing safeguarding efforts to its
strategic plan.
The Committee shares the Librarians concerns regarding
collection security and is therefore directing the LOC to
provide an update to the Committee on its efforts to deal with
security-related issues previously reported on by the General
Accounting Office in March 2003; identify major security-
related gaps and vulnerabilities and the LOC's efforts to
address them; and identify other apparent security-related
gaps, vulnerabilities, and issues warranting the LOC's
attention.
The Committee is also directing the Library to provide the
Committee with a comprehensive report on the status of the
Library's efforts to establish appropriate safeguarding
controls over the collections. The report should address: the
Library's current goals/objectives in establishing appropriate
safeguarding controls over the different collection categories
and how those goals/objectives relate to the Library's entity-
wide strategic plan, the Library's current strategy or plan for
establishing and maintaining appropriate safeguarding controls,
and the significant actions taken to date and those that still
need to be taken (including expected completion timeframes) to
establish appropriate safeguarding controls over the
collections. The report should clearly distinguish the types of
controls that are appropriate for each category of the
Library's collections and indicate, for each category of
collection, whether or not the applicable types of controls
have been established. In preparing the report, the Committee
further directs the Library to consult with the Library's
external auditor and the Office of Inspector General, which is
responsible for overseeing the external auditor's annual work
related to safeguarding controls.
Amistad Incident.--The Committee encourages the Library
within available resources to create a digital archive of
historic documents currently held by the Library related to the
Amistad Incident of 1839.
Middle Eastern Text Initiative.--The Committee is aware of
the important work of fostering greater understanding between
the Islamic and American cultures through the Middle Eastern
Text Initiative [METI] which for several years has published
several of the important scientific, philosophic and medical
writers of the Golden Age of Islam. The Committee directs that
the LOC make available, through a grant, $500,000 to METI for
the purpose of furthering this important translation and
publishing effort.
Brademas Center.--The Committee is aware of efforts to
create a John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress at New
York University. This initiative would facilitate a better
understanding of Federal policymaking in one of our Nation's
major financial and media centers. The Committee believes that
there would exist opportunities for the Center to collaborate
with the Library of Congress through activities in Washington,
DC, and in New York City.
Lewis and Clark Exhibit.--The Committee commends the
Library for its outstanding Lewis & Clark exhibit entitled,
``Rivers, Edens, Empires'', and directs the Library to support
the traveling portion of the schedule, which includes the
Museum of Art at Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Copyright Office
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2004:
Salaries and expenses............................... $48,005,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -29,489,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 18,516,000
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Budget estimate, 2005:
Salaries and expenses............................... 53,518,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -34,149,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 19,369,000
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Committee recommendation:
Salaries and expenses............................... 53,518,000
Authority to spend receipts......................... -33,339,000
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Net, salaries and expenses........................ 20,179,000
The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of
$20,179,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to
spend receipts of $33,339,000 in fiscal year 2005, for a total
of $53,518,000. This is the same as the revised budget request
and provides for all pay and price level increases, and
includes $3,660,000 for information technology reengineering.
Congressional Research Service
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $91,185,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 100,734,000
Committee recommendation................................ 96,678,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $96,678,000
for the Congressional Research Service. The amount recommended
is an increase of $5,493,000 over the fiscal year 2004 level
and is sufficient to cover all pay and price level increases
for the current staffing level. In addition, the Committee has
funded the request of $622,000 for security requirements at the
Alternate Computing Facility and $549,000 for XML capability.
Owing to budget constraints, the Committee is unable to
recommend additional increases.
Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $51,401,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 53,937,000
Committee recommendation................................ 53,937,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $53,937,000
for salaries and expenses for Books for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped. This is an increase of $2,536,000 over
the fiscal year 2004 level needed to accommodate mandatory pay
and price level increases, and $1,500,000 for continued design
of a digital talking book player and sound reproductions.
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. Seventy-eight 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 program supports a readership
of approximately 700,000.
Administrative Provisions
Secs. 1101-1102. The Committee has included two routine
administrative provisions carried in prior years.
Sec. 1103. Extends the availability of funds for the
National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation
Program.
Sec. 1104. Prohibits funds in this Act from being used for
constructing U.S. diplomatic facilities. The Committee notes
that the Government Accountability Office is reviewing the
State Department's capital cost-sharing proposal for overseas
facilities and anticipates GAO will make recommendations for a
more equitable approach that relates the services provided to
charging agencies for the cost of utilizing space owned and
operated by the Department of State.
Sec. 1105. Extends through fiscal year 2005 authorization
for the National Film Preservation program.
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Congressional Printing and Binding
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $90,573,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 88,800,000
Committee recommendation................................ 88,800,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $88,800,000, a
decrease of $1,773,000 below the enacted level. Funding is
sufficient to cover all estimated printing requirements for
fiscal year 2005.
The following table compares the component categories
within this account for fiscal year 2004. The Committee has not
recommended separate amounts for each activity in order to give
the GPO the flexibility to meet changing requirements.
CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING
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Appropriations Recommended
2004 Requested 2005 2005
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Congressional Record Program................................. $21,456,000 $20,952,000
Miscellaneous publications................................... 5,792,000 5,846,000
Miscellaneous printing and binding........................... 17,711,000 18,660,000
Details to Congress.......................................... 2,795,000 2,909,000
Document envelopes and document franks....................... 1,044,000 906,000
Business and committee calendars............................. 2,859,000 2,480,000
Bills, resolutions, and amendments........................... 9,802,000 7,518,000
Committee reports............................................ 3,017,000 2,681,000
Documents.................................................... 2,481,000 2,520,000
Hearings..................................................... 21,876,000 21,490,000
Committee prints............................................. 1,740,000 2,838,000
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Total.................................................. 90,573,000 88,800,000 $88,800,000
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Office of Superintendent of Documents
salaries and expenses
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $34,253,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 33,033,000
Committee recommendation................................ 31,935,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $31,935,000.
This provides for anticipated pay and price level increases and
no additional employees for the Federal Depository Library
program owing to budget constraints.
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, 2004.................................... $9,941,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 25,000,000
Committee recommendation................................................
The Committee recommends no funds for the revolving fund.
While the Committee supports the Government Printing Office's
restructuring efforts, GPO has yet to submit a comprehensive
plan, including a spending blueprint, for restructuring. This
should include a plan for dramatically reducing building-
related expenses. The Committee looks forward to receiving such
a plan and reviewing associated cost requirements as part of
the fiscal year 2006 budget process.
Administrative Provision
The Committee has included an administrative provision
authorizing the Superintendent of Documents to discount sales
copies of GPO publications below the current limitation.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
Salaries and Expenses
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $457,606,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 480,535,000
Committee recommendation................................ 470,000,000
The Committee recommends funding of $470,000,000 for
salaries and expenses of the Government Accountability Office.
Additionally, $7,419,000 is authorized in offsetting
collections derived from rent receipts and reimbursements for
conducting financial audits of Government corporations, for a
total of $477,419,000. This is a reduction of $9,235,000 from
the request level. This level of funding should not require
reductions-in-force; reductions from the request level can be
taken from travel, awards, and other non-essential increases.
The reduction is taken without prejudice, owing to the
constraints imposed by the budget.
The Committee has not made a specific appropriation for
technology assessment.
Technology Assessment.--In fiscal year 2002, the Congress
directed GAO to conduct a pilot technology assessment program.
This Committee gave GAO further direction for this program in
fiscal year 2003 and 2004 appropriations. To date, GAO has
completed reviews of technological and policy issues involved
in the use of biometric technologies for border security and
the use of cyber-security technologies for critical
infrastructure protection. GAO is currently beginning reviews
of the role of technology in protecting structures from
wildfires and the use of non-intrusive technologies to provide
port and container security. Each of these studies has been
undertaken on the basis of bi-partisan bicameral requests from
members of Congress. Also at the direction of the Congress, GAO
undertook an independent review of the pilot program, and more
recently reported on the impact a technology assessment role
would have on its mission and resources. On the basis of the
Committee's review of GAO's technology assessment work to date,
the Committee's view is that the performance of technology
assessments can enhance the ability of Congress to address the
technical and policy implications of emerging technologies. In
order, however, to ensure efficient and effective use of GAO's
resources, the Committee's view is that GAO should only
undertake future technology assessments that are supported by
the leadership of both Houses of Congress and are intended to
address significant issues of national scope and concern.
Further, the Committee directs the Comptroller General to
consult with the Committee concerning the development of
definitions and procedures to be used for technology
assessments by GAO.
Mail Screening Technology.--The Committee is aware that
certain x-ray technology manufactured by a company in the
United Kingdom is being used in the United Kingdom to screen
mail addressed to high-ranking government officials. The
Committee is interested in learning whether such technology
would have application to the screening procedures for mail
addressed to legislative branch officials in a cost-effective
way. Therefore, the Committee directs the Government
Accountability Office to work with appropriate entities to
obtain the necessary equipment for testing and evaluation to
determine its ability to detect current and future threats from
chemical, biological, or explosive agents. The testing should
be conducted at a facility capable of using live chemical,
biological, and explosive agents for testing, and the
evaluation would include efforts to decontaminate the machines
after the tests are conducted. The GAO will provide the results
of this testing and evaluation within 9 months of the enactment
of the Legislative Branch Appropriations bill for 2005.
Administrative Provision
The Committee has included a provision which amends the
Antideficiency Act to require the heads of executive agencies
and the Mayor of the District of Columbia to transmit to the
Comptroller General copies of reports of violations at the same
time violations are reported to the Congress and the President,
and authorizing the Comptroller General to establish a central
repository of Antideficiency Act reports. The Comptroller
General will track all Antideficiency Act reports, including
responses to Comptroller General legal decisions and opinions
and findings in audit reports and financial statement reviews.
PAYMENT TO THE OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND
Appropriations, 2004.................................... $13,420,000
Budget estimate, 2005................................... 15,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 13,500,000
The Committee recommends $13,500,000 as a payment to the
Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund. The Center for Russian
Leadership Development was established on December 21, 2000
(Public Law 106-554) as a legislative branch entity. The fiscal
year 2003 Consolidated Appropriation Resolution (Public Law
108-7) carried legislation (section 1401) changing the name to
the Open World Leadership Center and expanding the mission of
the program to include Newly Independent States of the former
Soviet Union including the Baltic States. The mission of the
Center is to enable emerging political leaders of Russia and
Newly Independent States at all levels of government to gain
significant, first-hand exposure to the American free market
economic system and the operation of American democratic
institutions through visits to comparable governments and
communities in the United States.
TITLE II--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Included are several routine general provisions carried
annually in the bill (secs. 301-309), as follows:
Section 201 bans the use of appropriated funds for service
and maintenance of private vehicles, except under such
regulations as may be promulgated by the House Administration
Committee and the Senate Rules and Administration Committee,
respectively.
Section 202 limits the availability for obligation of
appropriation to the fiscal year for which it is expressly
provided in the bill accompanying this report.
Section 203 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 204 bans the use of funds for contracts unless such
contracts are matters of public record and are available for
public inspection.
Section 205 appropriates such sums as may be necessary for
the payment of settlements and awards pursuant to Public Law
104-1.
Section 206 authorizes legislative branch entities
participating in the Legislative Branch Financial Managers
Council [LBFMC] to finance the costs of the LBFMC.
Section 207 prohibits unauthorized transfers of funds to
other agencies.
Section 208 addresses a proposed government-wide
requirement in the General Services Administration's eTravel
program. The administration plans to use eTravel to collect
travel data for various analyses. The Congress is concerned
that the legislative branch would be required to share with the
executive branch confidential and sensitive details of specific
trips of its officers and employees. The Committee has added
language to allow legislative branch agencies, at the
discretion of the agency head, to voluntarily comply with the
General Services Administration's final rule requiring use of
its eTravel Services.
Section 209 is a technical correction to the Congressional
Recognition for Excellence in Arts Education Act.
Section 210. Authorizes the transfer of parcels of property
to Capitol Grounds near the Japanese American Patriotism
Memorial.
Congressional Award Program.--The Committee notes that the
Congressional Award program was established by Congress in 1979
to recognize initiative, achievement and service in young
Americans and encourage volunteer and community service. While
the program has been funded entirely by the private sector, a
decrease in donations and income has forced cutbacks in the
program. The Congressional Award Board is due to be
reauthorized later this year. The Committee will consider
funding for this program in the future based on reauthorization
legislation, but anticipates any such funding will not supplant
private donations.
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 recommended no such funding.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on July 15, 2004,
the Committee ordered reported en bloc S. 2666, an original
bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and S. 2674, an original
bill making appropriations for Military Construction of the
Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2005, with each subject to amendment, by a recorded vote of 29-
0, a quorum being present. The vote was as follows:
Yeas Nays
Chairman Stevens
Mr. Cochran
Mr. Specter
Mr. Domenici
Mr. Bond
Mr. McConnell
Mr. Burns
Mr. Shelby
Mr. Gregg
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Craig
Mrs. Hutchison
Mr. DeWine
Mr. Brownback
Mr. Byrd
Mr. Inouye
Mr. Hollings
Mr. Leahy
Mr. Harkin
Ms. Mikulski
Mr. Reid
Mr. Kohl
Mrs. Murray
Mr. Dorgan
Mrs. Feinstein
Mr. Durbin
Mr. Johnson
Ms. Landrieu
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.
With respect to this bill, it is the opinion of the
Committee that it is necessary to dispense with these
requirements in order to expedite the business of the Senate.
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 in the Budget Resolution
for 2005: Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch:
Discretionary........................................... NA 2,465 NA \1\ 2,693
Mandatory............................................... NA 113 NA \1\ 112
Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation:
2005.................................................... ........... ........... ........... \2\ 1,985
2006.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 310
2007.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 95
2008.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 23
2009 and future years................................... ........... ........... ........... 14
Financial assistance to State and local governments for NA ........... NA ...........
2005.......................................................
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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 2004 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2005
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate Committee recommendation compared with (+ or
-)
Item 2004 Budget House allowance Committee -----------------------------------------------------
appropriation estimate deg. recommendation 2004 Budget House
appropriation estimate allowance
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TITLE I--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
SENATE
Expense allowances:
Vice President............. 20 20 20 ................ ................
President Pro Tempore of 20 20 20 ................ ................
the Senate................
Majority Leader of the 20 20 20 ................ ................
Senate....................
Minority Leader of the 20 20 20 ................ ................
Senate....................
Majority Whip of the Senate 10 10 10 ................ ................
Minority Whip of the Senate 10 10 10 ................ ................
President Pro Tempore 8 8 8 ................ ................
Emeritus of the Senate....
Chairman of the Majority 5 5 5 ................ ................
Conference Committee......
Chairman of the Minority 5 5 5 ................ ................
Conference Committee......
Chairman of the Majority 5 5 5 ................ ................
Policy Committee..........
Chairman of the Minority 5 5 5 ................ ................
Policy Committee..........
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Subtotal, expense 128 128 128 ................ ................
allowances..............
Representation allowances for 30 30 30 ................ ................
the Majority and Minority
Leaders.......................
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Total, Expense allowances 158 158 158 ................ ................
and representation......
Salaries, Officers and
Employees
Office of the Vice President... 2,028 2,108 2,108 +80 ................
Office of the President Pro 539 561 561 +22 ................
Tempore.......................
Office of the President Pro 156 163 163 +7 ................
Tempore Emeritus..............
Offices of the Majority and 3,220 3,408 3,408 +188 ................
Minority Leaders..............
Offices of the Majority and 2,324 2,556 2,556 +232 ................
Minority Whips................
Committee on Appropriations.... 12,799 13,301 13,301 +502 ................
Conference committees.......... 2,716 2,826 2,826 +110 ................
Offices of the Secretaries of 674 702 702 +28 ................
the Conference of the Majority
and the Conference of the
Minority......................
Policy Committees.............. 2,834 2,946 2,946 +112 ................
Office of the Chaplain......... 327 341 341 +14 ................
Office of the Secretary........ 18,299 19,586 19,586 +1,287 ................
Office of the Sergeant at Arms 45,789 50,635 50,635 +4,846 ................
and Doorkeeper................
Offices of the Secretaries for 1,468 1,528 1,528 +60 ................
the Majority and Minority.....
Agency contributions and 32,134 33,779 33,779 +1,645 ................
related expenses..............
Outlays........................ ................ ................. ............... ................ ................
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Total, Salaries, officers 125,307 134,440 134,440 +9,133 ................
and employees...........
Office of the Legislative
Counsel of the Senate
Salaries and expenses.......... 4,843 5,152 5,152 +309 ................
Office of Senate Legal Counsel
Salaries and expenses.......... 1,222 1,265 1,265 +43 ................
Expense Allowances of the 24 24 24 ................ ................
Secretary of the Senate,
Sergeant at 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... 118,462 120,435 110,000 -8,462 -10,435
Expenses of United States 520 520 520 ................ ................
Senate Caucus on International
Narcotics Control.............
Secretary of the Senate........ 2,265 1,700 1,700 -565 ................
Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper 135,243 136,066 127,182 -8,061 -8,884
of the Senate.................
Miscellaneous items............ 18,425 18,676 18,326 -99 -350
Senators' Official Personnel 305,719 340,972 326,000 +20,281 -14,972
and Office Expense Account....
Official Mail Costs
Expenses....................... 300 300 300 ................ ................
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Total, Contingent 580,934 618,669 584,028 +3,094 -34,641
expenses of the Senate..
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Total, Senate............ 712,488 759,708 725,067 +12,579 -34,641
JOINT ITEMS
Joint Congressional Committee 1,250 ................. ............... -1,250 ................
on Inaugural Ceremonies.......
Joint Economic Committee....... 3,988 4,139 4,139 +151 ................
Joint Committee on Taxation.... 8,064 8,476 8,476 +412 ................
Office of the Attending
Physician
Medical supplies, equipment, 2,223 2,528 2,528 +305 ................
expenses, and allowances......
Capitol Guide Service and 3,511 3,844 3,844 +333 ................
Special Services Office.......
Statements of Appropriations... 30 30 30 ................ ................
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Total, Joint items....... 19,066 19,017 19,017 -49 ................
CAPITOL POLICE
Salaries....................... 196,434 ................. 198,000 +1,566 +198,000
General expenses............... 23,361 ................. 28,925 +5,564 +28,925
Salaries and expenses.......... ................ 291,641 ............... ................ -291,641
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Total, Capitol Police.... 219,795 291,641 226,925 +7,130 -64,716
OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE
Salaries and expenses.......... 2,242 2,950 2,421 +179 -529
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE
Salaries and expenses.......... 33,620 35,455 34,790 +1,170 -665
ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL
Capitol Buildings and Grounds
General administration......... 76,598 89,245 74,558 -2,040 -14,687
Capitol building............... 28,021 32,239 24,784 -3,237 -7,455
Capitol grounds................ 6,846 8,080 6,940 +94 -1,140
Senate office buildings........ 63,014 65,309 62,303 -711 -3,006
Capitol Power Plant............ 85,436 67,776 65,328 -20,108 -2,448
Offsetting collections..... -4,374 -4,400 -4,400 -26 ................
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Net subtotal, Capitol 81,062 63,376 60,928 -20,134 -2,448
Power Plant.............
Library buildings and grounds.. 38,928 160,678 65,145 +26,217 -95,533
Capitol police buildings and 3,289 40,292 7,090 +3,801 -33,202
grounds.......................
Transfer out............... (-12,000) ................. ............... (+12,000) ................
Botanic garden................. 6,152 11,581 6,294 +142 -5,287
Capitol Visitor Center......... 36,621 8,469 ............... -36,621 -8,469
Transfer in (non-add)...... (12,000) ................. ............... (-12,000) ................
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Total, Capitol Visitor (48,621) (8,469) ............... (-48,621) (-8,469)
Center..................
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Total, Architect of the 340,531 479,269 308,042 -32,489 -171,227
Capitol.................
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Salaries and expenses.......... 368,709 393,931 379,648 +10,939 -14,283
Authority to spend receipts -6,810 -6,350 -6,350 +460 ................
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Subtotal, Salaries and 361,899 387,581 373,298 +11,399 -14,283
expenses................
Copyright Office, salaries and 48,005 53,518 53,518 +5,513 ................
expenses......................
Authority to spend receipts -29,489 -34,149 -33,339 -3,850 +810
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Subtotal, Copyright 18,516 19,369 20,179 +1,663 +810
Office..................
Congressional Research Service, 91,185 100,934 96,678 +5,493 -4,256
salaries and expenses.........
Books for the blind and 51,401 53,937 53,937 +2,536 ................
physically handicapped,
Salaries and expenses.........
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Total, Library of 523,001 561,821 544,092 +21,091 -17,729
Congress................
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
Congressional printing and 90,573 88,800 88,800 -1,773 ................
binding.......................
Office of Superintendent of
Documents
Salaries and expenses.......... 34,253 33,033 31,935 -2,318 -1,098
Government Printing Office 9,941 25,000 ............... -9,941 -25,000
Revolving Fund................
Office of the Inspector General ................ 4,225 ............... ................ -4,225
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Total, Government 134,767 151,058 120,735 -14,032 -30,323
Printing Office.........
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
OFFICE
Salaries and expenses.......... 463,577 486,654 477,419 +13,842 -9,235
Offsetting collections..... -5,971 -6,119 -7,419 -1,448 -1,300
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Total, General Accounting 457,606 480,535 470,000 +12,394 -10,535
Office..................
OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER
Payment to the Open World 13,420 15,000 13,500 +80 -1,500
Leadership Center Trust Fund..
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Grand total.............. 2,456,536 2,796,454 2,464,589 +8,053 -331,865
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RECAPITULATION
Senate......................... 712,488 759,708 725,067 +12,579 -34,641
Joint Items.................... 19,066 19,017 19,017 -49 ................
Capitol Police................. 219,795 291,641 226,925 +7,130 -64,716
Office of Compliance........... 2,242 2,950 2,421 +179 -529
Congressional Budget Office.... 33,620 35,455 34,790 +1,170 -665
Architect of the Capitol....... 340,531 479,269 308,042 -32,489 -171,227
Library of Congress............ 523,001 561,821 544,092 +21,091 -17,729
Government Printing Office..... 134,767 151,058 120,735 -14,032 -30,323
Government Accountability 457,606 480,535 470,000 +12,394 -10,535
Office........................
Open World Leadership Center... 13,420 15,000 13,500 +80 -1,500
Prior year outlays............. ................ ................. ............... ................ ................
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Grand total.............. 2,456,536 2,796,454 2,464,589 +8,053 -331,865
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