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113th Congress Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session 113-499

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STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS BILL,
2015

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June 27, 2014.--Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the
State of the Union and ordered to be printed

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Ms. Granger, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following

R E P O R T

together with

ADDITIONAL VIEWS

[To accompany H.R. 5013]

The Committee on Appropriations submits the following
report in explanation of the accompanying bill making
appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations,
and related programs, for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2015, and for other purposes.

INDEX TO BILL AND REPORT

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Page number

Bill Report
Overview................................................... --
4
Committee Recommendations.................................. --
4
Title I--Department of State and Related Agency: 2
8
Department of State: 2
8
Administration of Foreign Affairs.................. 2
8
Diplomatic and Consular Programs................... 2
9
Capital Investment Fund............................ 6
16
Office of Inspector General........................ 6
16
Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs......... 7
16
Representation Expenses............................ 7
17
Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials....... 7
18
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance.... 8
18
Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service. 9
21
Repatriation Loans Program Account................. 9
21
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan........ 9
21
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and
Disability Fund................................ 9
22
International Organizations: 10
22
Contributions to International Organizations....... 10
22
Contributions for International Peacekeeping
Activities..................................... 12
24
International Commissions: 15
26
International Boundary and Water Commission, United
States and Mexico.............................. 16
26
American Sections, International Commissions....... 16
27
International Fisheries Commissions................ 17
27
Related Agency..................................... 17
28
Broadcasting Board of Governors............ 17
28
Related Programs................................... 19
30
The Asia Foundation........................ 19
30
United States Institute of Peace........... 19
30
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue
Trust Fund............................. 20
31
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program..... 20
31
Israeli Arab Scholarship Program........... 21
31
East-West Center........................... --
32
National Endowment for Democracy........... 21
32
Other Commissions.................................. 21
32
Commission for the Preservation of
America's Heritage Abroad.............. 21
32
United States Commission on International
Religious Freedom...................... 22
33
Commission on Security and Cooperation in
Europe................................. 22
33
Congressional-Executive Commission on the
People's Republic of China............. 22
33
United States-China Economic and Security
Review Commission...................... 23
34
Title II--United States Agency for International
Development: 23
34
Funds Appropriated to the President................ 23
34
Operating Expenses......................... 23
34
Capital Investment Fund.................... 25
36
Office of Inspector General................ 25
36
Title III--Bilateral Economic Assistance: 25
37
Funds Appropriated to the President................ 25
37
Global Health Programs..................... 26
37
Development Assistance..................... 31
40
International Disaster Assistance.......... 31
45
Transition Initiatives..................... 32
45
Complex Crises Fund........................ --
46
Development Credit Authority............... 33
46
Economic Support Fund...................... 34
46
Democracy Fund............................. 35
52
Department of State................................ 35
52
Migration and Refugee Assistance........... 35
52
United States Emergency Refugee and
Migration Assistance Fund.............. 36
52
Independent Agencies............................... 36
55
Peace Corps................................ 36
55
Millennium Challenge Corporation........... 37
55
Inter-American Foundation.................. 40
56
United States African Development
Foundation............................. 41
56
Department of the Treasury......................... 42
57
International Affairs Technical Assistance. 42
57
Title IV--International Security Assistance: 42
57
Department of State................................ 42
57
International Narcotics Control and Law
Enforcement............................ 42
57
Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining
and Related Programs................... 43
62
Peacekeeping Operations.................... 45
63
Funds Appropriated to the President................ 46
64
International Military Education and
Training............................... 46
64
Foreign Military Financing Program......... 46
64
Title V--Multilateral Assistance: 50
68
Funds Appropriated to the President................ 50
68
International Organizations and Programs... 50
68
International Financial Institutions............... 50
68
Global Environment Facility................ 50
70
Contribution to the International
Development Association................ 51
70
Contribution to International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development......... 51
70
Contribution to the Clean Technology Fund.. --
70
Contribution to the Strategic Climate Fund. --
71
Global Agriculture and Food Security
Program................................ --
71
Contribution to the Inter-American
Development Bank....................... 51
71
Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral
Investment Fund........................ --
71
Contribution to the Asian Development Fund. 52
71
Contribution to the Asian Development Bank. 52
71
Contribution to the African Development
Fund................................... 53
72
Contribution to the African Development
Bank................................... 53
72
Contribution to the International Fund for
Agricultural Development............... 53
72
Title VI--Export and Investment Assistance: 54
72
Export-Import Bank of the United States............ 54
72
Overseas Private Investment Corporation............ 57
73
Trade and Development Agency....................... 59
74
Title VII--General Provisions: 59
74
Title VIII--Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on
Terrorism: 211
88

Department of State................................ 211
89
Administration of Foreign Affairs.................. 211
89
Diplomatic and Consular Programs........... 211
89
Conflict Stabilization Operations.......... --
89
Office of the Inspector General............ 212
89
Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs. --
90
Embassy Security, Construction, and
Maintenance............................ 212
90
International Organizations........................ --
90
Contributions to International
Organizations.......................... --
90
Related Agency..................................... --
91
Broadcasting Board of Governors............ --
91
Related Programs................................... --
91
United States Institute of Peace........... --
91
United States Agency for International Development. 213
91
Funds Appropriated to the President................ 213
91
Operating Expenses......................... 213
91
Office of Inspector General................ --
91
Bilateral Economic Assistance...................... 213
92
Funds Appropriated to the President................ 213
92
International Disaster Assistance.......... 213
92
Transition Initiatives..................... --
92
Complex Crises Fund........................ --
92
Economic Support Fund...................... 214
92
Department of State................................ 214
93
Migration and Refugee Assistance........... 214
93
International Security Assistance.................. 214
93
Department of State................................ 214
93
International Narcotics Control and Law
Enforcement............................ 214
93
Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining
and Related Programs................... 215
93
Peacekeeping Operations.................... 215
93
Funds Appropriated to the President................ 216
94
Foreign Military Financing Program......... 216
94
General Provisions................................. 216
94
Title IX--Additional General Provision: 219
94
Spending Reduction Account......................... 219
94
House of Representatives Reporting Requirements............ --
94

OVERVIEW

The Committee recommendation for fiscal year 2015 for
activities under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on State,
Foreign Operations, and Related Programs is $48,293,425,000 in
new discretionary budget authority, which is $707,575,000 below
the fiscal year 2014 enacted level and $276,538,000 below the
fiscal year 2015 request.
Within the total funding provided, the recommendation
includes $5,912,425,000, in title VIII to support Overseas
Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism (OCO/GWOT),
pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. The Committee continues
to ensure that these temporary and extraordinary costs are on a
glide-path downward by reducing OCO/GWOT appropriations by nine
percent below the fiscal year 2014 enacted level.
The Committee recommendation yields savings by terminating
or not providing funding for eleven accounts and reducing funds
for many other programs from the prior year and the budget
request. The Committee recommendation, as detailed in the bill
and accompanying report, prioritizes security programs,
including embassy security and international security
assistance; humanitarian, health, and development programs;
programs that promote democracy and other American ideals; and
oversight, transparency, and accountability measures.

Security Programs

The Committee remains focused on supporting programs that
are critical to the national security of the United States. The
bill once again prioritizes the security of our diplomatic and
development staff and the facilities where they work. The
Committee recommendation therefore maintains the fiscal year
2014 level for Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance
and Worldwide Security Protection. When these funds are
combined with agency contributions for new embassy
construction, the level meets the funding recommendation of the
Benghazi Accountability Review Board. The bill also includes
additional reporting requirements for new embassy construction
to ensure proper oversight.
The Committee continues to provide unwavering support for
Israel's security, which is reflected by full funding for the
United States-Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at
$3,100,000,000. The Committee recommendation also supports
Jordan by providing not less than $1,000,000,000 to meet
ongoing economic and security needs and to address the
extraordinary strain Jordan faces from unrest in the region,
including by hosting nearly 600,000 Syrian refugees.
To address concerns about instability in Latin America, the
Committee recommendation rejects proposed reductions in the
request for assistance to Colombia, Mexico, Central America,
and the Caribbean Basin. The Committee believes it is critical
to continue robust support for counternarcotics and law
enforcement efforts, programs that promote economic growth and
trade, as well as assistance for rule of law and judicial
reform activities in the region, in order to fight drug
trafficking and violent crime before it reaches the borders of
the United States. The Committee notes with serious concern the
increased number of unaccompanied alien children (UAC) arriving
in the United States, which now represents a true humanitarian
crisis whose victims are among the most vulnerable.
For these reasons, the Committee recommendation includes
not less than $120,000,000 above the request to support the
following initiatives for Mexico and Central American
countries: not less than $88,000,000 for enhanced border
security initiatives, with a focus on the southern border of
Mexico; not less than $20,000,000 to combat human trafficking
and smuggling; not less than $10,000,000 to support the
repatriation and reintegration of citizens from such countries;
and not less than $2,000,000 to support a regional dialogue on
such issues.
The Committee notes the limits of the Administration's
current policies on UACs and further expects that addressing
the influx of UACs will require substantial cooperation and
participation from the countries of origin. The Committee
directs the Secretary of State to work with government
officials in Mexico and Central American countries to
accurately explain the immigration laws of the United States,
as well as the dangers posed by transnational criminal
organizations that are engaged in human trafficking and
smuggling, to the citizens of those countries. The Committee
further directs the Secretary of State to immediately increase
efforts within these countries to build the capacity for the
safe return of their citizens and to develop methods to
expedite repatriation to such countries. The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to provide monthly reports to the
Committees on Appropriations on efforts to work with the
governments of Mexico and Central American countries to safely
repatriate and reintegrate citizens of such countries, as
appropriate.
For this reason, the bill provides funding to enhance
border security initiatives for Mexico and Central America;
requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy for
implementing such border security initiatives, with a focus on
the southern border of Mexico; directs the Secretary of State
to provide quarterly updates to the Committees on
Appropriations on the strategy and funding provided; and notes
that the Secretary of State should work with the heads of other
Federal departments and agencies to develop the strategy, as
appropriate.
The Committee notes the continued importance of United
States assistance to secure and stabilize the frontline states
of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq. The Committee understands
that the staffing and programmatic requirements in these
countries will remain under continuous review and therefore has
not designated specific funding recommendations by country but
directs the Administration to refine its plans for programs,
facilities, and staff in consultation with the Committees on
Appropriations. The Committee further requires spend plans and
advance notification before funds are obligated for these
countries, pursuant to sections 7015 and 7076 of this Act.
The Committee notes its commitment to responsibly reducing
the cost of civilian operations and assistance in Afghanistan
as the United States military draws down its forces. At the
same time, the Committee highlights the development gains in
many key sectors over the last decade in Afghanistan, including
progress made in health, education, empowerment of women, and
counter-narcotics and expects funding to continue for such
programs but at a reduced level. The Committee prohibits new
major reconstruction projects and programs that cannot be
sustained or that do not have adequate oversight.
The Committee is concerned about the volatile situation in
Iraq. In order to provide the flexibility to address emerging
threats around the world, the Committee recommendation rejects
the reductions in the budget request and includes funding
consistent with the fiscal year 2014 level for international
security assistance in title IV of this Act. The Committee has
also designated funds for the Middle East and North Africa
region as described in the following paragraph, which may be
directed toward addressing the security situation in Iraq,
subject to prior consultation with, and the regular
notification procedures of, the Committees on Appropriations.
In addition, the Committee recommendation maintains the fiscal
year 2014 level for humanitarian assistance to help address the
needs of people displaced by the growing conflict in Iraq.
The Committee recognizes the implications for United States
national security in the Middle East and North Africa region
and notes the extraordinary needs related to the Syrian crisis,
political transitions underway in the region, and renewed
violence in Iraq. The recommendation also provides $530,000,000
of OCO/GWOT spending to help promote stability, reform, and
democracy in the region. Of the amount provided, the Committee
directs that not less than $340,000,000 will be devoted to
programs in Jordan. Remaining funds should be used to support
host communities in Lebanon and other countries affected by the
Syrian refugee crisis, non-lethal assistance for civilians
affected by the conflict in Syria, and to promote economic
growth, stability and security, and democratic change. The
Committee notes concern about water scarcity in the region and
expects to be consulted on any programs focused on addressing
these needs. The Committee notes that the resources provided
for International Disaster Assistance, Migration and Refugee
Assistance, and Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance are
also intended to continue vital humanitarian activities
worldwide, including related to the Syria crisis.
The Committee notes that there are many areas of the world
that are facing unrest, and if funds are re-directed toward
unplanned or unrequested contingencies that emerge in countries
where the United States has national security interests, the
Committee requires notification 15 days in advance of any
obligation of funds. The Committee notes that the advance
notification requirement may only be waived if failure to do so
would pose a substantial risk to human health and welfare. The
Committee expects the use of this authority to be extremely
rare and directs the Secretary of State and Administrator of
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to
use this authority judiciously.

Humanitarian and Health Programs

The Committee notes that foreign assistance is often
essential to advance foreign policy and national security
objectives and that such assistance also reflects the values,
generosity, and goodwill of the American people. The Committee
understands that disease, hunger, and displacement of
vulnerable people around the world can threaten and destabilize
countries and governments and thereby undermine the national
security of the United States. For this reason, the Committee
continues to provide robust funding levels for global health
activities, development assistance, and the Millennium
Challenge Corporation. The recommendation maintains the
extraordinary level of funding provided for disaster and
refugee assistance in fiscal year 2014 due to crises around the
world, including large-scale displacement, outbreaks of
disease, and food insecurity in Syria, South Sudan, and the
Central African Republic.

Programs that Promote Democracy and American Ideals

The Committee notes that during this time of unprecedented
political change in many countries around the world, American
leadership is critical. It is imperative that assistance is
provided to advance democracy worldwide. The Committee is
concerned about increased repression of civil society in many
countries, which inhibits the ability of citizens to exercise
their fundamental freedoms, such as freedom of association,
speech, and religion. This disturbing global trend requires new
approaches to promote democracy in order to overcome obstacles
put in place by increasingly repressive governments. The
Committee notes that finding new approaches does not mean
retreating from America's role in advancing democracy
worldwide.
The Committee, therefore, rejects the cuts to democracy
programs in the budget request and also exceeds the fiscal year
2014 level and the fiscal year 2015 request for international
broadcasting. The Committee expects the Department of State and
USAID to continue to support the role of civil society in
democracy and governance strategies around the world, but
cautions that such activities should not place at risk core
development and health programs.
The bill addresses aggression faced by countries such as
Ukraine and other former Soviet Union countries and
demonstrates support for democracies in Central and Eastern
Europe by significantly enhancing resources for security
assistance, economic assistance, and broadcasting with
$215,000,000 in additional funding above the fiscal year 2015
request.
The Committee places special emphasis on efforts to address
human trafficking, so that men, women and children around the
world can live without fear of exploitation and have the
freedom to choose their own future. This bill demonstrates a
bipartisan commitment to addressing this issue by increasing
funding for anti-trafficking programs, including the staff to
oversee those programs and work with other countries to end
modern slavery. The Committee supports the efforts of the
Office to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking to lead the
international response and encourages other Department of State
bureaus and offices and United States Government agencies to
deepen their engagement on these efforts. The Committee further
proposes an initiative to holistically address all aspects of
human trafficking within government institutions and society.

Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability

The Committee takes seriously its responsibility to conduct
proper oversight, and during calendar year 2014, the
Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
held eight hearings and member briefings in order to further
examine the programs in the Subcommittee's jurisdiction to
prioritize funding requests; understand the political,
economic, and security situation in critical countries around
the world; and improve transparency and effectiveness of
programs. Additionally, the Surveys and Investigations staff of
the Committee continues to review programs and provide updates
on studies that began in prior years. The Government
Accountability Office also provides reports on matters within
the Subcommittee's jurisdiction and their cooperation is
greatly appreciated.
Proper management of taxpayer dollars must be a focus of
all United States Government agencies, and this is particularly
important for the Department of State, USAID, and other
agencies charged with advancing the interests of the United
States around the world. Waste, fraud, and abuse in the
programs funded in this bill will not be tolerated. Reflecting
its commitment to oversight, transparency, and accountability,
the Committee has fully funded the requests for the Inspectors
General of agencies in the Subcommittee's jurisdiction, and
maintained and strengthened provisions contained in prior year
appropriations Acts on multi-year commitments, direct funding
for governments and local organizations, and the United Nations
(UN).

TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Administration of Foreign Affairs

The Committee recommendation for Administration of Foreign
Affairs provides funds for the broad range of activities
necessary to support the operations and activities of
diplomatic posts in 190 countries. The Committee recommends a
total of $9,737,678,000 for these activities of the Department
of State in fiscal year 2015. Of the total amount provided,
$9,578,778,000 is derived from general-purpose discretionary
funds and $158,900,000 is mandatory spending. Additional funds
are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT.
Embassy Security.--The Committee recommendation provides
$5,441,876,000, as detailed in the table below, to meet urgent
security requirements, including those identified by the
Benghazi Accountability Review Board and other Department of
State reviews. The total amount provided is the same as the
fiscal year 2014 enacted level and $46,355,000 above the budget
request. Funds are made available for the purchase of property
and for construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance at over
275 United States diplomatic and consular missions and other
posts overseas, the Department of State's costs associated with
the expansion of the Marine Security Guard Program, and the
personnel and equipment required to protect United States
Government employees and their families under Chief of Mission
authority and property worldwide. Consistent with the budget
request, the Committee recommendation reduces the funds
recommended for new construction and increases funds
recommended for support of the personnel and equipment needed
to protect both people and facilities.

EMBASSY SECURITY
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Change from
Program/Activity Fiscal year Fiscal year Committee fiscal year
2014 2015 request recommendation 2014
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Worldwide Security Protection................. $2,767,525 $3,117,821 $3,117,821 $350,296
Embassy, Security, Construction, and 2,674,351 2,277,700 2,324,055 -350,296
Maintenance\1\...............................
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Total, Embassy Security............... 5,441,876 5,395,521 5,441,876 0
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\1\Amounts do not include cost sharing reimbursements made available for construction and maintenance from other
Federal agencies.

DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $6,605,701,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 6,783,043,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 6,740,180,000
Change from enacted level........................... +134,479,000
Change from request................................. -42,863,000

\1\In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the fiscal year 2015
request, and the Committee recommendation include funds under this
heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced
Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

The Committee recommendation includes $6,740,180,000 for
Diplomatic and Consular Programs, including up to
$2,128,115,000 for Worldwide Security Protection (WSP),
$512,427,000 for public diplomacy international information
programs, and $533,000 for the International Center. Additional
funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT.
The Committee recommendation does not include the funds
requested for the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation,
the new Rapid Response Program, and the Locally Engaged Staff
(LES) wage and step increases. The Committee notes that in
fiscal year 2014 funds to cover LES wage and step increases
were funded by transfer from the Buying Power Maintenance
Account and not from funds appropriated under this heading for
fiscal year 2014.
Funds made available under this heading are allocated in
the following manner:
Human resources.--The Committee recommendation includes
$2,331,050,000 for human resources, of which $331,885,000 is
for WSP and $133,306,000 is for public diplomacy. Funds support
American salaries at overseas and domestic United States
diplomatic missions.
Overseas programs.--The Committee recommendation includes
$1,793,664,000 for overseas programs, which support the
operational programs of regional bureaus of the Department of
State. Within the total, $379,121,000 is for public diplomacy.
Funds support the operations of United States embassies,
consulates, and other diplomatic posts worldwide. Additional
funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT.
Diplomatic policy and support.--The Committee
recommendation includes $800,462,000 for the operational
programs and management offices of the functional bureaus of
the Department of State.
Security programs.--The Committee recommendation includes
$1,813,938,000 for security programs, of which $1,796,230,000
is for WSP. Funds support the personnel, equipment and training
necessary for the protection of diplomatic personnel, overseas
diplomatic missions, residences, and domestic facilities and
information.

Fees and Transfers

The Committee recommendation also includes language similar
to prior years and requested for fiscal year 2015, which: (1)
permits not to exceed $10,000,000 to be transferred to
Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service for
emergency evacuations and terrorism rewards; (2) provides
$1,806,600 in fees collected from other executive branch
agencies and $533,000 from reserves for use of facilities at
the International Center Complex, as authorized by law and for
development, maintenance, and security of additional properties
for the use as an International Center by foreign governments
or international organizations; (3) provides not to exceed
$15,000 from reimbursements, surcharges, and fees for use of
Blair House facilities in accordance with the Department of
State Basic Authorities Act of 1956; and (4) makes available
not to exceed $5,000,000 in fee collections available until
expended for various activities.

Border Security Program

In addition to the funds appropriated under this heading,
an estimated $2,903,834,000 will become available through
authorized fees and surcharges for the Border Security Program,
of which $2,210,090,000 is from the collection of Machine
Readable Visa fees, $50,074,000 is from the collection of Fraud
Prevention fees, and $643,040,000 is from collection of other
Border Security Program fees. The Committee recommendation does
not include the requested extension of the Western Hemisphere
Travel Initiative (WHTI) surcharge authority. The Committee
understands that the extension of this authority is under
consideration by the authorization committee of jurisdiction.
If enacted, the WHTI surcharge will make available an
additional $300,420,000 for the Border Security program. This
would bring the total amount for the program to $3,204,254,000
to address the growing workload in the passport and visa
program and maintain consular operations that protect United
States citizens overseas, safeguard security interests of the
United States, facilitate entry of legitimate travelers, and
foster economic growth.
Visa program.--The Committee understands the Bureau of
Consular Affairs has established a working group to examine and
assess the risks, benefits, and security issues of using video
technology in the visa adjudication process. The Committee
directs the Secretary of State to report to the Committees on
Appropriations the results of the review, including plans for
conducting a video interview pilot.
The Committee remains concerned that granting United States
entry visas to high-level officials from dangerous and
oppressive states, especially Communist Party members from
Cuba, raises national security, foreign policy, and human
rights concerns, and is inconsistent with section 102(e) of the
Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act (LIBERTAD) of 1996
(Public Law 104-114), Section 1 of Presidential Proclamation
5377, and Presidential Proclamation 8697 regarding human
rights. As such, the Committee directs the Secretary of State
to take all necessary measures to ensure that high-level Cuban
government officials and their immediate family members do not
gain United States entry in the future.
The Committee notes the engagement of the Bureau of
Consular Affairs in a joint working group with the adjudicators
of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to
develop guidance and increase expertise on the difficult
adjudications involving L-1B visas. The Committee supports both
the development and implementation of such guidance as a means
of better facilitating the ability of global companies to
transfer specialized personnel within the company through the
expeditious adjudication of L-1B visa requests.

Worldwide Security Protection

The Committee recommendation includes $2,128,115,000 for
WSP. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/
GWOT.
The WSP program provides the core funding for the
protection of life, property, and information of the Department
of State and supports a worldwide guard force protecting
overseas diplomatic missions, residences, and domestic
facilities. Roughly 2,000 direct-hire diplomatic security
personnel are deployed worldwide to support and protect United
States Government staff and facilities. In addition, the WSP
program appropriation supports the protection of national
security information and the integrity of the Department of
State's network of information systems.
In order to more accurately account for the costs of
security for Department of State personnel, facilities and
programs, the amount recommended includes the shift of 421
positions and $141,797,000 from positions and funds previously
allocated to the regional and functional bureaus to WSP, as
proposed in the budget request.
The Committee notes that no funds were requested, and the
Committee recommendation includes no funds, for a Foreign
Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC). The Committee directs
the Department of State to notify the appropriate congressional
committees prior to any obligation or expenditure of funds for
the FASTC project. This requirement shall include funds made
available in this Act, from prior Acts making appropriations
for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related
programs, and from Public Law 111-5. The notification shall
provide a detailed plan and cost estimate for the project, and
the basis for the determination that safety and security
training for all Department of State personnel who require such
training cannot reasonably be provided at existing Federal law
enforcement training facilities.
The Committee supports the efforts of the Department of
State to train and educate the international law enforcement
community in anti-terrorism and associated activities. However,
the Committee is aware of concerns that funds connected with
such support are being used to procure training systems made in
countries other than the United States. If an equivalent
domestic alternative is available, the Committee directs the
Department of State take the necessary steps to ensure funds
are being used to procure products and training services from
United States-based businesses.

Other Matters

Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation.--The Committee
recommendation includes language prohibiting funds under this
heading from supporting the Ambassador's Fund for Cultural
Preservation. Given fiscal constraints, support of cultural
preservation projects from the Department of State's core
operating account cannot be justified.
Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (ICT).--The
Bangladesh ICT is a national court based on a Bangladeshi
statute, and the Committee is concerned by recent assertions by
the Government of Bangladesh that ICT defendants are not
afforded certain rights otherwise guaranteed under
international law. The Committee requests that the Secretary of
State strongly encourage the Government of Bangladesh to amend
the ICT statute to affirmatively acknowledge its obligation to
conduct these trials in accordance with international fair
trial and due process standards; to accept UN participation in
the proceedings; and, if necessary, to consider moving the ICT
to a third country.
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).--The
Committee recommendation includes the funds requested for DRL,
including $2,750,000 for vetting individuals receiving security
assistance. The Committee believes that there are situations
that may require working with units of security forces that may
have previously contained members credibly alleged to have
committed violations of human rights and therefore urges the
Administration to work with the appropriate congressional
committees to address this issue. The Committee directs the
Secretary of State to comply with the directive in section
7034(l) of the joint explanatory statement accompanying
division K of Public Law 113-76, and to report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after
enactment of this Act, on ways to improve the vetting process.
Conflict Stabilization Operations.--The Committee
recommendation continues the authority for the Secretary of
State to allocate up to $41,600,000 of the funds appropriated
under this heading to Conflict Stabilization Operations.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to report to
the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after
enactment of this Act, on the response of the Department of
State to the 43 recommendations of the March 2014 report
entitled Inspection of the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization
Operations (ISP-I-14-06), Office of Inspector General of the
Department of State. The Committee expects, as part of the
recommended workforce and workload analysis, that the Bureau
will review similar functions performed by the Office of
Transition Initiatives, USAID, as well as other bureaus in the
Department.
The Committee encourages the Assistant Secretary of State
for Conflict and Stabilization Operations to explore all
appropriate means of supporting the employment of veterans in
the operations and programs of the Bureau.
Debt repayment.--The Committee is concerned about the
continued dispute between Argentina and its creditors and notes
that the Secretary of State, in a hearing before the
Subcommittee, said that he has urged Argentina to repay its
debts to the United States Government and to engage with
creditors, public and private. The Committee directs the
Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury to submit
a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45
days after enactment of this Act, on steps the Government of
Argentina is taking to normalize relations with its creditors.
Guatemala.--The Committee expects the Government of
Guatemala to continue to resolve cases involving Guatemalan
children and American adoptive parents and expects the
Department of State to work to assist in the resolution of
outstanding cases, as appropriate.
Hong Kong Policy Act report.--The Committee directs the
Secretary of State, not later than 45 days after enactment of
this Act, to update the report delineated in section 301 of the
United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 and transmit it to
the appropriate congressional committees.
Lobbying restrictions.--The Committee remains concerned
about the perception that former senior United States
Government diplomatic officials are representing foreign
entities or governments that the Department of State has
determined to be a state sponsor of terrorism or a country of
particular concern after leaving government service. The
Committee urges the Secretary of State to examine this matter
and to take appropriate steps, either administratively or
through a legislative proposal, to ensure that appropriate
rules are in place.
Mexico.--The Committee recognizes a need for greater
economic engagement between the United States and Mexico and
urges the Department of State to explore opportunities in this
area, including engagement with business leaders in both
countries, in order to enhance dialogue and cooperative efforts
to improve economic growth, increase global market
competitiveness, improve United States-Mexico trade and
investment, create jobs, and raise living standards for
citizens of both countries, within a framework that fully
respects and supports national sovereignty and interests.
Monitoring and Combating Trafficking in Persons.--The
Committee recommendation includes $12,000,000 for the Office to
Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. Additional funds are
provided above the budget request to ensure the Office can
fulfill their mandate from the Trafficking Victims Protection
Act and subsequent authorizations, including to support the
coordination of the President's Interagency Task Force and
Senior Policy Operating Group, deployment of rapid response
teams, production of the Trafficking in Persons Report,
implementation of child protection compacts, diplomatic
engagement and technical assistance, and to provide proper
management and oversight of increased assistance appropriated
in this Act to combat trafficking in persons.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to post the
National Human Trafficking Resources Center hotline, email
address, and Web site information in all United States
Embassies and Consulates in areas where visa applications are
processed.
Permanent Memorial Fund.--The Committee notes that the
Secretary of State has authority under section 25 of the State
Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 and Section 635(d) of
the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, to receive
donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, or
public entities and encourages the Secretary to consider
exercising those authorities for the purposes of making a
United States contribution to the Permanent Memorial Fund.
Prisoner transfers from United States Naval Station,
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.--Section 7064 of this Act prohibits the
obligation of funds for any country that concludes an agreement
with the United States to receive by transfer an individual
detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba, unless the Secretary of State notifies the Committees on
Appropriations of the terms of such agreement not later than
five days after the conclusion of the agreement.
Section 7064 also requires the Secretary of State to report
to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days
after enactment of this Act and every 45 days thereafter
through fiscal year 2015, summarizing negotiations over the
previous 45 days between Department of State personnel and
officials of Foreign governments over the potential transfer to
such governments of an individual, or individuals, detained at
United States Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The report may be
provided in classified form if necessary.
Public access to federally funded research.--The Committee
understands that major Federal research agencies are in the
process of drafting and implementing plans to enable public
access to federally funded research findings in accordance with
guidance the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)
issued in February 2013. The Committee encourages the
Department of State and USAID to work with OSTP to draft and
implement similar plans for providing public access to findings
that result from research funded by using funds made available
in this Act.
Public diplomacy pilot program.--The Committee encourages
the Department of State to explore the development of
competitively-awarded public diplomacy pilot projects focused
on the Near East and Northern Africa that leverage public-
private partnerships and build the capacity of local partners
and independent foreign media channels to promote themes
essential to United States Government public diplomacy goals.
Real property.--The Committee expects the Secretary of
State to help facilitate a resolution for United States
companies seeking return of real property seized or held by
foreign governments, as appropriate.
Special envoys.--The Committee recommendation includes up
to $1,000,000 for a Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom
of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central
Asia, if authorized. The Committee urges the Secretary of State
to eliminate positions within the Department of State, not
otherwise authorized or required by law, as a means of
offsetting the cost.
Syria.--The Committee urges the Secretary of State to
utilize all diplomatic means to ensure that parties to the
conflict fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 2139,
demanding all parties to allow delivery of humanitarian
assistance and to ensure that such assistance is reaching the
Syrian people.
Tibet.--The Committee recommendation includes $1,000,000
for the Office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues.
The Committee previously provided funding for a United
States consulate in Lhasa, Tibet, and directed the Department
of State not to consent to opening a consular post in the
United States by the People's Republic of China (PRC) until
such time as the PRC consents to opening a United States
consular post in Lhasa, Tibet. The Committee again directs the
Secretary of State to submit a report to the Committees on
Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this
Act, on the status of efforts to establish a United States
consulate in Lhasa, Tibet, and a description of the
restrictions, if any, on travel to and within the Tibet
Autonomous Region and other Tibetan autonomous jurisdictions
faced by United States diplomatic personnel, and any requests
of the PRC Government for additional consular posts in the
United States.
United States Interests Section in Havana (USINT).--The
Committee appreciates the USINT's critical role in furthering
important United States policy goals. The Committee encourages
the Department of State to ensure that USINT personnel and
facilities are accessible to pro-democracy activists in Cuba
and other independent members of civil society. The Committee
further encourages USINT to actively facilitate connections
between Americans in the United States, or Americans who travel
to Cuba, with Cuban pro-democracy activists, independent labor
unions, independent librarians, independent human rights
groups, independent religious organizations, and other Cubans
not affiliated with the government who are working for change
from within Cuba, and to keep the Committee informed on its
efforts.
Western Hemisphere.--The Committee is aware of the work of
the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs to promote stable
democracies throughout the region through racial and ethnic
equality initiatives, including coordinating and implementing
joint action plans with governments such as Brazil and
Colombia. The Committee recommendation includes resources to
continue and strengthen these initiatives during fiscal year
2015.
Workforce diversity.--The Committee notes the receipt of
the fiscal year 2014 report on initiatives to increase
workforce diversity. The Committee supports the commitment of
the Department of State to increase diversity in hiring,
retention, and promotion and has included sufficient funding to
continue and expand its recruitment programs, professional
development activities, and outreach efforts in fiscal year
2015. The Committee again requests the Secretary of State
report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45
days after enactment of this Act, on initiatives to increase
diversity in the Department of State's workforce. The report
shall detail racial and ethnic minority recruitment, retention,
and promotion efforts; professional development support for
mid-career and senior professionals, including in the Senior
Executive and Foreign Services; and diversity training for
Department of State mid-career and senior leadership.
The Committee supports ongoing partnerships between the
Department of State and community colleges, universities, and
other institutions to improve the diversity and excellence of
the United States Foreign Service (Foreign Service) by
preparing both graduate and undergraduate students for
positions in the Foreign Service. The Committee does not
support the decision of the Department of State to eliminate
undergraduate fellowships.

CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $76,900,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 56,400,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 56,400,000
Change from enacted level........................... -20,500,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $56,400,000 for
Capital Investment Fund. Funds provided are in addition to an
estimated $160,387,000 in expedited passport fees, which will
be used to support the information technology modernization
effort, for a total of $216,787,000 in fiscal year 2015 for
support of the Information Technology Strategic Plan of the
Department of State.

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $69,406,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 73,400,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 73,400,000
Change from enacted level........................... +3,994,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $73,400,000 for
support of the oversight personnel and activities of the Office
of Inspector General at the Department of State. Additional
funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT.
The Committee recommendation deletes language carried in
prior years waiving the statutory requirement that all posts be
inspected every five years. The Committee understands that this
language is under consideration by the authorizing committee of
jurisdiction.
Funds provided under this heading will support the audits,
investigations, and inspections of worldwide operations and
programs of the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of
Governors. The Committee urges the Office of Inspector General
to continue the coordination of audit plans and activities
involving Department of State operations and programs in
Afghanistan with the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan
Reconstruction (SIGAR), to ensure the development of
comprehensive oversight plans and to avoid duplication and
overlap.

EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $560,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 577,900,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 568,628,000
Change from enacted level........................... +8,628,000
Change from request................................. -9,272,000

\1\In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under
this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

The Committee recommendation includes $568,628,000 for
Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs, of which not less
than $236,974,000 shall be for the Fulbright Program, not less
than $85,534,000 shall be for the International Visitor
Leadership Program, and not less than $101,035,000 is for the
Citizen Exchanges Program.
Section 7076 of this Act includes a requirement that the
Secretary of State submit to the Committees on Appropriations
an operating plan for funds appropriated under this heading.
The Committee expects that such plan will include the
distribution of unobligated balances and recoveries, as well as
any transfers to this account from other accounts in fiscal
year 2015.
New programs.--The Committee recommendation does not reduce
core academic, professional and cultural exchange program
funding by over $30,000,000 in order to support new and
expanded program initiatives, as proposed in the request. Such
initiatives may be supported through existing Department of
State programs, funds, and transfers, subject to the regular
notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.
Special academic, professional, and cultural exchange
programs.--The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to
continue support of special academic, professional, and
cultural exchange programs where consistent with strategic
priorities, including Tibetan and Ngwang Choephel Fellows
exchanges. The Committee expects that funds for special
exchange programs will be awarded on a competitive basis and
the planned levels for each will be included in the fiscal year
2015 operating plan.
Other exchanges.--The Committee recognizes the value of
competitive exchange programs for young people, including the
Youth Exchange and Study program; the Future Leaders Exchange;
educator programs, including critical language programs; and
programs providing overseas training in strategic languages for
Americans. The Committee urges the Secretary of State to
continue to prioritize exchange programs from countries with
high United States national security importance.
Western Hemisphere.--The Committee encourages the
Department of State to continue support of educational and
cultural exchange programs with Mexico and countries in Central
and South America and increase opportunities in the region for
students from disadvantaged backgrounds or historically
underserved populations to participate.

REPRESENTATION EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $7,300,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 7,679,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 7,679,000
Change from enacted level........................... +379,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $7,679,000 for
Representation Expenses authorized by section 905 of the
Foreign Service Act of 1980.
Funds provided under this heading are used to reimburse
Foreign Service Officers for expenditures incurred in their
official capacities abroad in establishing and maintaining
relations with officials of foreign governments and appropriate
members of local communities. The Department of State is
directed to submit semi-annual reports to the Committees on
Appropriations containing detailed information on the allotment
and expenditure of this appropriation.

PROTECTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS AND OFFICIALS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $28,200,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 30,036,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 30,036,000
Change from enacted level........................... +1,836,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $30,036,000 for
Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials.
Funds provided under this heading are used to reimburse
local governments and communities for the extraordinary costs
incurred in providing protection for international
organizations, foreign missions and officials, and foreign
dignitaries under certain circumstances. To be eligible for
reimbursement under the regular program, the costs must be
incurred in a city with 20 or more consular or diplomatic
missions staffed by accredited personnel and all costs must be
certified as eligible by the Department of State's Bureau of
Diplomatic Security. In addition, funds may be used for
reimbursement for an extraordinary event in a jurisdiction that
does not meet the regular program eligibility requirements, if
specifically allowed. The Committee expects the Department of
State to provide reimbursement to local jurisdictions on a
timely basis if claims are fully justified.
The Committee requests that the Department of State
continue to submit to the Committees on Appropriations a semi-
annual report on the number of claims for extraordinary
protective services that have been submitted by eligible
jurisdictions that are certified as meeting the program
requirements and the amount of unobligated funds available to
pay such claims.
Section 7034(i) of this Act continues authority for the
Secretary of State to transfer expired unobligated balances
from funds made available under the heading ``Diplomatic and
Consular Programs''. The Committee directs the Department of
State to include any expired balances transferred to funds
under this heading in the semi-annual report required by the
previous paragraph.

EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $2,399,351,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 2,016,900,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 2,063,255,000
Change from enacted level........................... -336,096,000
Change from request................................. +46,355,000

The Committee recommendation includes $2,063,255,000 for
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance. Additional
funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT.
The recommendation designates $1,240,500,000 for priority
worldwide security upgrades (WSU), acquisition, and
construction, and $822,755,000 for other repair, maintenance,
construction, and operations costs.
The recommendation continues prior year language that
prohibits funds from being used for acquisition of furniture,
furnishings, and generators for other departments and agencies.
Worldwide Security Upgrades.--The Committee recommendation
includes $1,240,500,000 for embassy security projects, which is
the same as the request. Within the total, $986,500,000 is for
the Capital Security Construction program, $130,000,000 is for
the Maintenance Cost Sharing program, and $124,000,000 is for
the Compound Security program.
Capital Security Construction Program (CSC).--The Committee
recommendation continues language in section 7004 requiring all
agencies and departments to fully meet their capital cost
sharing obligations under subsection (e) of section 604 of the
Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act of 1999,
in order to be allocated office space or other accommodations
in newly constructed or renovated diplomatic facilities. In
addition, the recommendation continues language in section 7004
of this Act, similar to language carried in prior years,
directing the Secretary of State, in consultation with the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to determine
the annual program level and agency shares in a manner that is
proportional to the Department of State's contribution to the
Capital Security Cost Sharing Program (CSCSP). The Committee
directs that funds appropriated in prior Acts not be used to
augment the Department of State's contribution for purposes of
determining the capital cost sharing obligation of other
agencies for fiscal year 2015.
As of February 2014, 111 new facilities had been
constructed under the program and another 32 facilities were
under design or construction. The Committee expects that
projects undertaken by this program will continue to address
the security needs of the highest priority facilities. The
Committee notes that fiscal year 2015 is the first year, since
fiscal year 2012, that all other participating Federal agencies
will contribute the full proportional share under the capital
security cost sharing program. Additionally, fiscal year 2015
includes $105,000,000 in reimbursements from the Border
Security Program.
The Committee recommendation includes $986,500,000 for the
Department of State's CSCSP contribution. In addition,
$250,000,000 is included under this heading in title VIII for
overseas contingency operations for overseas facility
construction. These amounts, combined with $951,900,000 in CSCP
reimbursements from other agencies, provides a total for
construction and design of new secure embassy and consulate
compounds of $2,188,400,000 for fiscal year 2015. This amount
is consistent with the recommendation of the Benghazi
Accountability Review Board and fully supports the accelerated
multi-year program to construct new secure replacement
facilities for the Department of State's most vulnerable
embassies and consulates.
Enhanced notification requirements.--The Congressional
Budget Justification for Department of State Operations, Fiscal
Year 2015 estimates the cost for construction of the New
Embassy Compound in Mexico City, Mexico at $763,500,000. The
Committee is troubled that this is an escalation in cost of
more than 38 percent in the two years since the initial
estimate was provided. Cost increases of this magnitude, as
well as reports of other new embassy project cost escalations,
are of great concern to the Committee. Accordingly, in order to
enhance the oversight of new construction projects, the
Committee recommendation modifies and expands section 7004(d)
of the bill to require that all notifications for the purchase
of land and for the award of construction contracts be subject
to the regular notification procedures of, and prior approval
by, the Committees on Appropriations.
Notifications made pursuant to section 7004(d) shall
include the following information, at a minimum: (1) the
location and size of the property to be acquired, including the
proximity to existing United States diplomatic facilities and
host government ministries; (2) the justification of need for
acquiring the property and construction of new facilities; (3)
the total projected cost of the project delineated by site
acquisition, project development, design/construction, and any
other relevant costs; (4) any unique requirements of the
project which may drive up the cost of the project, such as
consular workload, legal environment, physical and/or security
requirements, and seismic capabilities; (5) any religious,
cultural, or political factors which may affect the cost,
location, or construction timeline; (6) the current and
projected number of desks, agency presence, and the projected
number of United States direct hire staff, Locally Engaged
Staff, and Third Country Nationals; (7) the current and
projected number of beds, if applicable; (8) the most recent
rightsizing analysis; and (9) a justification for exceeding the
staffing projections of such rightsizing analysis, if
applicable.
Additionally, the Committee directs the Department of State
to carefully review the design and cost of the Mexico City new
embassy compound and to provide updated design plans and
options for reducing the cost of the facility to the Committees
on Appropriations prior to the obligation of additional funds
for this project from funds made available in this Act or prior
Acts.
Limitation on the New London Embassy.--Section 7004(e)(1)
of this Act continues the limitation on the use of funds, other
than the revenues generated from real property sales located in
London, United Kingdom, for site acquisition and mitigation,
planning, design or construction of the New London Embassy and
continues the requirement for regular reporting on the progress
and cost of the project.
Other repair, maintenance, construction, and operations.--
The Committee recommendation includes $822,755,000 for other
repair, maintenance, and operations, including $58,355,000 for
the Major Rehabilitation program. These funds support the
management of United States Government real property overseas,
maintenance of Government-owned and long-term leased properties
at over 275 locations, and leasing of office and functional
facilities and residential units, not only for the Department
of State, but also for all United States employees overseas.
Operating plan.--Section 7076 of this Act requires the
Secretary of State to submit to the Committees on
Appropriations an operating plan for funds appropriated under
this heading. Such plan should include all resources available
to the Department in fiscal year 2015 for operations,
maintenance, and construction, and an accounting of the actual
and anticipated proceeds of sales for all projects in fiscal
year 2014.

EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $9,242,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 7,900,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 7,900,000
Change from enacted level........................... -1,342,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $7,900,000 to enable
the Secretary of State to meet unforeseen emergencies arising
in the Diplomatic and Consular Service. Funding provided under
this heading is available until expended.
This appropriation provides resources for the Department of
State to meet emergency requirements in the conduct of foreign
affairs, including for: (1) travel and subsistence expenses for
relocation of American employees of the United States
Government and their families from troubled areas to the United
States and/or safe-haven posts; (2) allowances granted to
Department of State employees and their dependents evacuated to
the United States for the convenience of the Government; and
(3) payment of rewards for information concerning terrorist
activities.
The recommendation continues prior year language providing
the authority to transfer up to $1,000,000 from this heading to
the Repatriation Loans Program heading. This authority will
ensure an adequate level of resources for loans to American
citizens through the Repatriation Loans Program should
additional funds be required in fiscal year 2015 due to an
unanticipated increase in the number of loans.

REPATRIATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $1,537,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 1,300,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 1,300,000
Change from enacted level........................... -237,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes a total of $1,300,000
for the Repatriation Loans Program Account for the subsidy cost
of repatriation loans, as authorized by 22 U.S.C. 2671.

PAYMENT TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $31,221,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 30,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 30,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... -1,221,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan. The recommendation
supports direct and indirect operating expenses. Any remaining
funds will be set aside for special projects and consular
service upgrades.
The Taiwan Relations Act requires that programs concerning
Taiwan be carried out by the American Institute in Taiwan and
authorizes funds to be appropriated to the Secretary of State
to carry out the provisions of the Act. The Institute
administers programs in the areas of economic and commercial
services, cultural affairs, travel services, and logistics. The
Department of State contracts with the American Institute in
Taiwan to carry out these activities.

PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $158,900,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 158,900,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 158,900,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $158,900,000 for
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund.
This appropriation, which is considered mandatory for
budget scorekeeping purposes, is authorized by the Foreign
Service Act of 1980, which provides for an appropriation to the
Fund in 30 equal annual installments of the amount required for
the unfunded liability created by new benefits, new groups of
beneficiaries, or increased salaries on which benefits are
computed. The Retirement Fund is maintained through
contributions made by participants, matching government
contributions, special government contributions (including this
account), interest on investments, and voluntary contributions.

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $1,265,762,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 1,517,349,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 1,340,162,000
Change from enacted level........................... +74,400,000
Change from request................................. -177,187,000

\1\In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under
this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

The Committee recommendation includes $1,340,162,000 for
Contributions to International Organizations.
Capital Master Plan (CMP).--The Committee recommendation
includes language in section 7048(e) prohibiting funds in this
Act for the design, renovation, and construction of the UN
Headquarters. The Committee directs the Department of State to
provide an updated report to the Committees on Appropriations,
not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on the
current status of the CMP, including its initial scope and
costs, any modifications made or planned, the total current
cost, contributions made to date by each UN Member state, and
the remaining unmet requirements due to cost over-runs from the
initial CMP or that resulted from additional requirements after
the initial CMP. The report should note the unpaid
contributions still expected.
Credits.--The Committee recommendation includes language,
modified from the prior year, requiring that the Secretary of
State report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than May 1, 2015, and monthly thereafter, on all known credits
available to the United States and provide updates on the
estimates of assessed costs for the following fiscal year,
including offsets from available credits and updated foreign
currency exchange rates. The Committee also includes language
directing that notifications and operating plans submitted
under this heading include an estimate of all known credits
currently available to the United States. The Committee directs
that this information be included even if not proposed to
offset assessed costs in such notifications and operating
plans.
Operating plan.--The Committee includes language in section
7076 of this Act requiring that an operating plan for
Contributions to International Organizations be submitted to
the Committees on Appropriations not later than 30 days after
enactment of this Act. The Committee expects the operating plan
to include each international organization funded, a notation
of any exchange rate fluctuations that occurred since the
congressional budget justification was developed, and a
description of any credits applied, available, or expected to
be available. The Committee recommendation also includes a
requirement that the Secretary of State certify to the
Committees on Appropriations that the operating plan includes
all known credits at the time that the plan is submitted.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD).--The Committee directs the Department of State to work
with the OECD to improve the transparency of the OECD and to
allow affected stakeholders to have an opportunity to provide
public comments on OECD-supported publications.
Prioritization of international organizations.--The
Committee expects the Secretary of State to prioritize United
States participation in, and funding for, each UN organization
in accordance with United States interests and policy goals.
The Committee expects the Department of State to prioritize
payments for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Report on contributions to the UN and UN agencies.--The
Committee directs the Secretary of State, not later than 90
days after enactment of this Act and in consultation with the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the heads
of other departments and agencies, as appropriate, to submit to
the Committees on Appropriations a report on all United States
contributions to the UN and UN affiliated agencies and related
bodies. The report shall include: the total amount of all
assessed and voluntary contributions of the United States
Government to the UN and UN affiliated agencies and related
bodies for the preceding fiscal year; the approximate
percentage of each contribution when compared with all
contributions from other sources; and a description of each
contribution, including the amount, whether assessed or
voluntary, the department or agency of the United States
Government that made the contribution, and the purpose. The
report should also include information on in-kind contributions
from the United States Government to the UN and UN affiliated
agencies and related bodies. The Committee also directs the
Department of State to post a public version of the report on
the Department of State's Web site.
UN budget.--The Committee includes language, modified from
the prior year, requiring the Secretary of State to transmit to
the Committees on Appropriation the most recent biennial budget
prepared by the UN and to incorporate such information in the
annual congressional budget justification. The Committee also
includes language, carried in prior years, which requires the
Secretary of State to notify the Committees on Appropriations,
at least 15 days in advance of any UN action to increase
funding for any UN program without identifying an offsetting
decrease elsewhere in the UN budget.
UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO).--The Committee notes that, due to the application of
Public Law 101-246 and Public Law 103-236, United States
contributions are currently being withheld from UNESCO. No
funds are requested or provided under this heading.
UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).--The Committee is deeply
concerned about the credibility and effectiveness of the UNHRC,
especially because of its disproportionate focus on Israel. The
Committee also notes with disappointment the ascension to the
UNHRC of countries with poor human rights records. The
Committee recommendation includes modified language in Section
7048 prohibiting funds to the UNHRC unless certain conditions
are met.
UN reform.--The Committee expects the Department of State
and the United States Mission to the UN (USUN) to keep UN
reform a high priority and to work in conjunction with other UN
member states to achieve the most effective and efficient UN
possible. The Committee continues to closely monitor the
management reform efforts initiated in prior years.
The Committee expects the Department of State and USUN to
encourage and support the UN to build a strong and lasting
capability to investigate waste, fraud, and abuse. The
Committee directs the Department of State and USUN to continue
to advocate for improving internal controls, efficiency, and
effectiveness of the UN. The Committee expects the UN and each
specialized agency to have a designated official to carry out
an independent ethics function, and to provide protection from
retaliation to whistleblowers who volunteer information
concerning waste, fraud, or abuse.
The Committee expects each international organization, and
the United States representatives to those organizations, to
work to develop processes to evaluate, prioritize, and
terminate programs. The Committee further expects efforts will
be made to contain overall budgets by eliminating duplicative
activities, excessive administrative costs, and inefficient
operations.
The Committee recommendation includes modified language in
section 7048 of this Act withholding a portion of the funds for
the UN, including peacekeeping operations, or any international
organization until the Secretary of State certifies that
certain transparency requirements have been met. The Committee
recommendation provides the Secretary the ability to waive the
requirement to avert a humanitarian crisis.
Voting practices of UN Member States.--The Committee
directs the Department of State to continue to submit a report
to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 120 days
after enactment of this Act, on the voting practices of UN
member states.

Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $1,765,519,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 2,518,565,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 1,765,519,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. -753,046,000

The Committee recommendation includes $1,765,519,000 for
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities. The
Committee provides funding for the UN logistics and support
package for the African Union Mission in Somalia under
Peacekeeping Operations, instead of this heading.
The Committee is concerned with the extraordinary increase
in the scope, duration, and costs of UN Peacekeeping
operations. The Committee directs the Department of State and
USUN to work with the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations
to evaluate all peacekeeping activities by addressing the
number of missions, limiting the scope of missions,
reconsidering changes to mandates when political resolutions
have stalled, and contemplating phase-out and withdrawal when
mission goals have been substantially achieved. The Committee
directs the Secretary of State to provide a report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 180 days after
enactment of this Act, on efforts made to address these issues.
The Committee notes that the budget request includes funding to
enable State Department personnel to review UN mission budgets
and effectiveness and expects the findings of such efforts to
be included in the report.
The Committee recommendation includes language, modified
from the prior year, requiring 15-day advance notice of any new
or expanded mission, together with a statement of cost,
duration, the goals of the mission and the national interest,
exit strategy, and source of funds. The notification must also
indicate whether a reprogramming or transfer of existing funds
or a request for additional appropriations will be required.
The Committee notes that the fiscal year 2015 request does not
include funding for a UN mission in the Central African
Republic and therefore no funds have been provided. If the
State Department receives a bill from the UN for this mission
that requires fiscal year 2015 or prior year funds, the
Committee will consider a reprograming or transfer of funds.
The Committee recommendation also continues language
stating that funds shall be made available for peacekeeping
activities unless the Secretary of State determines that
American manufacturers and suppliers are not being provided
equal procurement opportunities and language prohibiting funds
for any peacekeeping mission that will involve United States
Armed Forces under the command and control of a foreign
national unless certain requirements have been met.
Credits.--The Committee recommendation includes language
requiring that the Secretary of State submit a report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than May 1, 2015, and
monthly thereafter, on all known credits available to the
United States. The Committee also directs that notifications
and operating plans submitted under this heading include an
estimate of all known credits currently available to the United
States.
Operating plan.--The Committee includes language in section
7076 of this Act requiring an operating plan for Contributions
for International Peacekeeping Activities to be submitted to
the Committees on Appropriations. The Committee expects the
operating plan to include each peacekeeping mission funded and
a description of any credits applied, available, or expected to
be available. The Committee also directs the Secretary of State
to certify to the Committees on Appropriations that the
operating plan includes all known credits at the time that the
plan is submitted.
Oversight and reform.--The Committee continues to support
independent oversight of the UN to identify waste, fraud, and
abuse (including sexual abuse in peacekeeping operations), and
the Committee supports reforms to ensure that such practices
are eliminated. The Committee expects the Department of State
to provide the necessary support to ensure oversight of UN
peacekeeping missions.
The Committee recommendation includes modified language in
section 7048 of this Act withholding a portion of the funds for
the UN, including peacekeeping operations or any international
organization, until the Secretary of State certifies that
certain transparency requirements have been met.
Peacekeeping cap.--The Committee recommendation does not
include a requested provision to adjust the authorized level of
the United States assessment for peacekeeping activities from
25 percent to 28 percent. The Committee includes new language
to ensure that United States contributions for assessed
peacekeeping costs factor in any credits applied in the prior
year.
Trafficking in persons and illegal sexual exploitation.--
The Committee remains concerned about cases of UN peacekeepers
abusing the people they have been sent to protect. The
Committee recommendation includes language, similar to language
carried in the prior year, requiring that, prior to obligating
or expending funds for any new or expanded peacekeeping
mission, the UN has taken necessary measures to prevent UN
employees, contractor personnel, and peacekeeping troops
serving in the mission from trafficking in persons, exploiting
victims of trafficking, or committing acts of illegal sexual
exploitation or other violations of human rights, that the UN
bring to justice individuals who engage in such acts while
participating in the peacekeeping mission, including the
prosecution in the home countries of such individuals in
connection with such acts, and to make information about such
cases publicly available in the country in which an alleged
crime occurs and on the UN Web site.

INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS

INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND MEXICO

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $77,438,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 71,876,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 77,438,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. +5,562,000

The Committee recommendation includes a total of
$77,438,000 for International Boundary and Water Commission,
United States and Mexico (IBWC).
Salaries and Expenses.--The Committee recommendation for
Salaries and Expenses is $44,000,000.
Construction.--The Committee recommendation for IBWC
Construction includes $33,438,000, of which $10,438,000 is for
the Rio Grande Flood Control System Rehabilitation Project to
continue and maintain levee projects along the Rio Grande,
including funds above the request for environmental,
hydrologic, and hydraulic studies along the Rio Grande Valley,
which are consistent with the projects outlined within the
Mexican Water Treaty of 1944, Treaty Series 994.
The Committee notes with concern that Mexico continues to
fall short of its obligations under the Treaty for the
Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and
the Rio Grande of 1944 (``Water Treaty''). The March 19, 2014
report of the Department of State to the Congress on actions
taken to ensure that the water deficits owed by Mexico to the
United States do not increase and that allocations comply with
the Water Treaty stated that as of February 15, 2014, Mexico
still needed to supply 910,000 acre-feet over the remaining 20
months of the current five-year cycle. The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to press the Government of Mexico to
adopt a proactive water delivery plan that both eliminates the
water deficit of the current cycle, and avoids the accumulation
of such deficits in the future. Furthermore, the Committee
directs that during fiscal year 2015 the Secretary, in
consultation with the IBWC Commissioner, report to the
appropriate congressional committees on a quarterly basis on
the status of water deliveries by Mexico, the remaining deficit
in the current cycle, and actions taken to ensure that the
water deficits owed by Mexico to the United States are met by
the end of 2015.

AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $12,499,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 12,311,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 12,311,000
Change from enacted level........................... -188,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $12,311,000 for
American Sections, International Commissions, of which
$7,413,000 is for the International Joint Commission,
$2,525,000 is for the International Boundary Commission, and
$2,373,000 is for the Border Environment Cooperation
Commission.

INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $35,980,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 31,446,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 32,980,000
Change from enacted level........................... -3,000,000
Change from request................................. +1,534,000

The Committee recommendation includes $32,980,000 for
International Fisheries Commissions.
The Committee recommendation includes $20,709,000 for the
Great Lakes Fisheries Commission and $4,350,000 for the
International Pacific Halibut Commission. The Committee intends
that the funds made available for the Great Lakes Fisheries
Commission be used only for meeting the United States
obligations under the 1954 Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries.
Funds appropriated under this heading support the United
States share of the expenses of International Fisheries
Commissions and related organizations, as well as the travel
expenses of the United States commissioners. The Commissions
funded by this appropriation were established by treaties and
agreements negotiated by the United States, and ratified by the
President with the advice and consent of the Senate. The
treaties protect access to shared international fisheries
resources and support other vital economic and environmental
interests. The commercial and recreational fisheries managed by
these organizations generate income from $12 to $15 billion
annually for the United States.
Section 7076 of this Act includes a requirement that the
Secretary of State submit to the Committees on Appropriations
an operating plan for funds appropriated under this heading.

RELATED AGENCY

Broadcasting Board of Governors

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $729,080,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 721,260,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 743,480,000
Change from enacted level........................... +14,440,000
Change from request................................. +22,220,000

\1\In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under
this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

The Committee recommendation includes $743,480,000 under
this heading to carry out United States international
communications activities and operations overseen by the
Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), of which $738,680,000 is
for international broadcasting operations and $4,800,000 is for
broadcasting capital improvements.

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS

The Committee recommendation includes $738,680,000 for
International Broadcasting Operations, which is $10,000,000
above the comparable level for fiscal year 2014.
This account funds the operating, program, and engineering
costs of Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe/Radio
Liberty (RFE/RL), Radio Free Asia (RFA), the Middle East
Broadcasting Networks, Radio and TV Marti, and BBG. The
recommendation also includes funding for broadcasting to Cuba
under this account. Funds made available under the heading
should be allocated in the following manner and are subject to
the requirements of section 7019 of this Act:

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Committee
BBG Entity Recommendation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Federal Entities
International Broadcasting Operations (IBO)...... $61,039
Voice of America................................. 213,342
Office of Cuba Broadcasting...................... 28,266
Technology, Services and Innovation.............. 162,800
Independent Grantee Organizations
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.................. 103,850
Radio Free Asia.................................. 38,720
Middle East Broadcasting Networks................ 105,163
Other
Internet Freedom................................. 25,500
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Total IBO.................................... 738,680
------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Committee recommendation continues the requirement that
the BBG notify the Committees on Appropriations within 15 days
of any determination by the Board that any of its broadcast
entities were found to be in violation of the principles,
standards, or journalistic code of ethics.
Broadcasting to East and Southeast Asia.--The Committee
recommendation includes the full amount requested for RFA and
supports efforts to increase investments in video, mobile, and
digital programming for Burma, Cambodia and Vietnam. The
Committee also supports maintenance of a diversified
broadcasting program in the region, including the continuation
of shortwave broadcast services to China and Vietnam.
The Committee recommendation includes funds to continue the
Tibetan language services of RFA and VOA. The Committee
strongly supports these broadcasting efforts, which the
Committee understands provide two of the only sources of
independent information accessible to the people of Tibet.
International Broadcasting Bureau Operations.--The
Committee recommendation defers a decision on the digital media
enhancements proposed in the budget request due to the absence
of detail on the effect of the proposed offsetting reductions
to the Bureau's operations. The Committee directs the BBG to
include detail on the effects of the proposed operating cost
cuts as well as the requested digital enhancements in the
operating plan required by section 7076 of this Act.
Internet freedom.--The Committee recommendation continues
the funding directive of $25,500,000 for expansion of
unrestricted access to information on the Internet. The
Committee supports work to enhance access to information and
independent media, including the operational expansion through
competitively awarded procurements of field-tested programs
that provide unmonitored and uncensored access to the Internet
for large numbers of users and research and development of
existing and new technologies. The Committee directs the BBG to
detail the purposes and amounts planned for internet freedom in
fiscal year 2015 as part of the operating plan required by
section 7076 of this Act.
Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB).--The Committee
recommendation includes not less than $28,266,000 for OCB Radio
and TV Marti broadcasting to the people of Cuba, pursuant to
the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act of 1983 and the Television
Broadcasting to Cuba Act of 1990. The amount provided above the
fiscal year 2014 program level is intended to mitigate the
impact of absorbing transmission and personnel costs. The
Committee directs BBG to ensure that OCB is not required to
cover non-OCB transmission and personnel costs.
Public-private partnerships.--The Committee encourages the
BBG to, where appropriate, support on a competitive basis the
development of public-private partnerships that build the
capacity of local partners and independent foreign media
channels to promote themes essential to United States
Government broadcasting interests and public diplomacy goals.
Reductions.--The Committee does not support the proposed
reductions in VOA Persian, VOA Latin American Division, the
elimination of VOA Balkan services, or the reduction to RFE/
RL's Belarussian radio services.
Russian language media.--The Committee recommendation
supports the development of indigenously-produced Russian
language media to counter Russian government propaganda and
encourages the BBG to work with the Department of State to
expand efforts in this area.
Ukraine and the region.--The Committee recommendation
includes $10,000,000 above the request to continue and enhance
VOA and RFE/RL broadcasting services to Ukraine and the region
consistent with the United States International Programming to
Ukraine and Neighboring Regions Act (Public Law 113-96).
VOA Greek Service.--The Committee notes that the BBG
discontinued the Greek Service in fiscal year 2014 and has not
requested funds for fiscal year 2015. However, the Committee is
concerned about the reported growth in Russian and Chinese
broadcasting services in the region and believes that now is
not the time to retreat from broadcasting in region. The
Committee urges the BBG to reexamine the decision to suspend
the Greek Service.

BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

The Committee recommendation includes $4,800,000 for
broadcasting capital improvements.

RELATED PROGRAMS

The Asia Foundation

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $17,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 12,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 17,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. +5,000,000

The Committee recommendation includes $17,000,000 for The
Asia Foundation (TAF).
Authorized by The Asia Foundation Act of 1983, TAF operates
programs throughout Asia. TAF program priorities are developed
in consultation with the Department of State and focus at the
country and regional levels on building democratic institutions
and improving governance, supporting policies and institutions
required for open markets, increasing opportunities for women's
participation and empowerment, and encouraging stability and
cooperative relations among nations in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Committee notes that in fiscal year 2013, TAF received
over $121,748,000 in program revenue from other Federal and
non-Federal sources. The Committee supports the efforts of TAF
to seek donations from private foundations and corporations,
competitively bid awards from governmental and multilateral
development agencies, and fee-based or reimbursable agreements
as a means of sustaining program activities. The Committee
requests that TAF include a summary table in its annual
congressional budget justification detailing total revenue and
support by category for fiscal year 2014 and projected for
fiscal year 2015.

United States Institute of Peace

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $30,984,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 35,300,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 35,300,000
Change from enacted level........................... +4,316,000
Change from request................................. 0

\1\In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under
this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

The Committee recommendation includes $35,300,000, for the
United States Institute of Peace (USIP), as authorized.
The Committee notes that USIP received over $15,717,000 in
fiscal year 2013 from interagency transfers, reimbursements,
and offsetting receipts to support USIP programs. The Committee
urges USIP to continue to seek competitive awards from Federal
agencies and to fully implement fee-based or reimbursable
agreements, where appropriate, as a means of sustaining its
activities and programs in a fiscally constrained environment.
In addition, the Committee requests USIP include in the annual
congressional budget justification information on the amount of
funds received in fiscal year 2013 from other Federal agencies,
and the amount of revenue generated from fees and reimbursable
agreements in fiscal year 2014, and projected for fiscal years
2015 and 2016.

Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $90,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 83,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 83,000
Change from enacted level........................... -7,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2015 of interest and earnings from the Center for Middle
Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, as authorized by section
633 of Public Law 108-199. Interest and earnings for fiscal
year 2015 are projected to total $83,000.

Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $400,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 400,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 400,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2015 of interest and earnings from the Eisenhower Exchange
Fellowship Program Trust Fund, as authorized by sections 4 and
5 of the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Act of 1990. Interest
and earnings for fiscal year 2015 are projected to total
$400,000.

Israeli Arab Scholarship Program

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $13,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 26,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 26,000
Change from enacted level........................... +13,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2015 of interest and earnings from the Israeli Arab Scholarship
Endowment Fund, as authorized by section 214 of the Foreign
Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993.
Interest and earnings for fiscal year 2015 are projected to
total $26,000.

East-West Center

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $16,700,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 10,800,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -16,700,000
Change from request................................. -10,800,000

The Committee recommendation does not include funding for
the East-West Center.

National Endowment for Democracy

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $135,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 103,450,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 135,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. +31,550,000

The Committee recommendation includes $135,000,000 for the
National Endowment for Democracy (NED).
Of the total, the Committee directs that $100,000,000 shall
be allocated in the traditional and customary manner, as in
prior years, to include the core institutes.
The Committee continues to support democracy and human
rights programs for Tibet and directs that not less than the
amounts provided in fiscal year 2014 be continued for such
purposes.
The President of NED is directed to submit a report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after
enactment of this Act, on the proposed uses of these funds on a
regional and country basis. The report should include a
description of programmatic goals for each region and country,
and how the planned use of funds will meet such goals. The
Committee directs NED to consult with the Committees on
Appropriations in advance of any significant deviation from the
plans outlined in such report. This grant should continue to be
provided directly to NED and therefore funds under this heading
shall not be subject to prior approval by the Department of
State or USAID or to administrative or management surcharges,
and minimal expenses, if any, should be charged to general
Department of State operating expenses. Further, the NED should
not be precluded from competitively bidding on other grant
solicitations.

OTHER COMMISSIONS

Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $690,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 644,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 644,000
Change from enacted level........................... -46,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $644,000 for
Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad,
as authorized by section 1303 of Public Law 99-83.

United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $3,500,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 3,500,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 3,500,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $3,500,000 for the
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, as
authorized by title II of the International Religious Freedom
Act of 1998.
The Commission conducts independent reviews, reports on
facts and circumstances of violations of religious freedom
abroad, and recommends options for United States policies with
respect to foreign countries engaging in or tolerating
violations of religious freedom.

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $2,579,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 2,579,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 2,579,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $2,579,000 for
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, as authorized
by Public Law 94-304.
The Commission was established in 1976 to monitor the acts
of the signatories that reflect compliance with or violation of
the articles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and
Cooperation in Europe, with particular regard to provisions
relating to human rights and cooperation in humanitarian
fields.

Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $2,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 2,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 2,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $2,000,000 for the
Congressional-Executive Commission on China.
Established by the China Relations Act of 2000 (Public Law
106-286), the Commission's mission is to monitor the Chinese
government's compliance with international human rights
standards and to track the development of the rule of law in
China. The Commission reports annually on these issues to the
President and the Congressional leadership, making
recommendations for policy action and legislation, when
appropriate.

United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission

SALARIES AND EXPENSES

The Committee recommendation includes $3,500,000 for United
States-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
The Committee recommendation continues by reference the
authorities, conditions, and limitations carried under this
heading in division F of Public Law 111-117 that provide an
administrative framework for the operations of the Commission.
The Committee notes that the Commission has been a strong voice
and an important source of information for members of Congress,
journalists, and China scholars and analysts.
Established by the National Defense Authorization Act, 2001
(Public Law 106-398), the Commission's mission is to monitor,
investigate, and assess the ``national security implications of
the bilateral trade and economic relationship'' between the
United States and the PRC. The Commission reports annually on
these issues to Congress, making recommendations for policy
action and legislation when appropriate.

TITLE II--UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Funds Appropriated to the President

OPERATING EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $1,059,229,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 1,318,816,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 1,082,229,000
Change from enacted level........................... +23,000,000
Change from request................................. -236,587,000

The Committee recommendation includes $1,082,229,000 for
USAID Operating Expenses. Additional funds are provided under
title VIII for OCO/GWOT.
Funds under this heading are provided for salaries and
expenses of overseas and domestic employees of USAID, personal
service contractors, and employees hired by other Federal
agencies but assigned to USAID. Funds under this heading are
also provided to support USAID staff overseas, as well as
headquarters staff that support field programs and manage
regional and worldwide activities.
As in past years, the Committee directs the Administrator
of USAID to provide a report to the Committees on
Appropriations, not later than 60 days after enactment of this
Act, that details the number of people employed by USAID, the
category of employment (direct hire, personal service
contractor, Participating Agency Service Agreement, and similar
categories), the veteran status of direct hires employed by
USAID, the office or overseas post to which they are assigned
or detailed, the appropriation account used to fund the
employees, specific legislative authority needed to hire the
employees, and, if hired by another Federal agency, the
additional administrative expenses charged by that agency. The
Committee directs that this employment report reflect data as
of the end of fiscal year 2014.
As in past years, USAID is directed to notify the
Committees on Appropriations 15 days prior to any procurement
action that involves awarding of a sole source contract or
other non-competitive grant or contract; raising the ceiling on
an existing Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC); issuing a new
IQC; awarding an umbrella grant; or raising the ceiling on an
existing umbrella grant. The Committee expects the thresholds
for notification to be the same as in fiscal year 2012.
Audits.--The Committee provides $7,000,000 to address the
backlog of incurred cost audits.
Direct government-to-government assistance.--The Committee
remains concerned about USAID providing assistance directly to
host countries for their own procurement actions. The Committee
recommendation continues section 7031 of this Act, which is
intended to ensure that transparency, accountability, and anti-
fraud measures are in place prior to the provision of such
assistance. The Committee disagrees with any assumption of
acceptable levels of fraud in USAID programs.
Diversity.--The Committee expects the Administrator of
USAID to continue initiatives, including fellowships, to
promote diversity in the workforce.
Faith-based organizations (FBOs).--The Committee recognizes
the important role that FBOs play in the delivery of foreign
assistance and expects USAID to ensure compliance with existing
Federal laws protecting the rights of FBOs, including rights
related to employment practices, from discrimination in
competing for and administering projects funded with United
States foreign assistance.
New programs and reprogramming.--The Committee includes
language in section 7015 of this Act making notification
requirements for USAID operations consistent with Department of
State operations. These notification requirements include, but
are not limited to, new programs, fellowships, and initiatives
not previously justified in the congressional budget
justification.
Procurement.--The Committee expects that, to the maximum
extent practicable, the Administrator of USAID shall ensure
that United States small, minority-owned, veteran, and
disadvantaged business enterprises fully participate in the
provision of goods and services. The Committee directs the
Administrator of USAID to prepare and submit to the Committees
on Appropriations an annual report that describes the actions
taken to meet this objective and the success of those efforts.
The Committee remains concerned about USAID's policy to
increase the number of contracts and grants that are provided
through local systems. The Committee expects any such
procurement actions will meet international best practices for
transparency. Additionally, the Committee notes that bids
representing best value for public funds with the best chances
of sustainability into future years should be prioritized.
Therefore, the Committee recommendation includes new funding in
title VI of this Act for the United States Trade and
Development Agency (USTDA) to provide technical procurement
advisory assistance and services for USAID and other Federal
agencies for middle income and lower income countries that need
assistance developing and aligning their standards and
regulations with the broader international community. The
Committee asserts that adopting international best practices
focused on value-based procurement ultimately helps the long-
term sustainability of USAID projects as well as furthers
United States' investments.
Procurement guidance.--The Committee directs the
Administrator of USAID to consult with the Committees on
Appropriations on any proposed significant or substantive
change to USAID guidance or directives related to acquisition
and assistance prior to issuing such guidance or directives to
USAID posts worldwide.
Ukraine.--The Committee encourages USAID to partner with
the National Guard State Partnership Program to provide and
deliver humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, with particular
emphasis on agricultural assistance to rural women.
USAID Working Capital Fund.--The Committee recommendation
does not include language requested establishing a working
capital fund.

CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $117,940,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 130,815,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 130,815,000
Change from enacted level........................... +12,875,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $130,815,000 for the
Capital Investment Fund. Funds made available under this
heading, including the obligation of collections, are subject
to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on
Appropriations.

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level1....................... $45,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 54,285,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 54,285,000
Change from enacted level........................... 9,285,000
Change from request................................. 0

1In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under
this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

The Committee recommendation includes $54,285,000 for
Office of Inspector General.
The Committee directs the Office of Inspector General to
provide a summary of the oversight that will be undertaken
during fiscal year 2015 as part of its operating plan that is
required by section 7076 of this Act.

TITLE III--BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

Funds Appropriated to the President

GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $8,439,450,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 8,050,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 8,307,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... -132,450,000
Change from request................................. +257,000,000

The Committee recommendation includes $8,307,000,000 for
Global Health Programs.

USAID Global Health Programs

The Committee recommendation includes $2,637,000,000 for
global health programs to be directly apportioned to USAID.
The Committee recommendation includes: $732,000,000 for
maternal and child health funding; $115,000,000 for nutrition
programs under this heading; $22,000,000 for programs
benefiting vulnerable children; $236,000,000 to combat
tuberculosis; and $674,000,000 to prevent and treat malaria.
Maternal and child health.--The Committee directs that not
less than $732,000,000 be provided for maternal and child
health programs under this heading. The health of a mother is
directly related to the health of her children, and the
Committee is committed to maintaining an emphasis on expanding
access to programs that have proven effective in reducing
maternal and child mortality. From funds provided under this
heading, the Committee directs USAID to increase funding for
programs to prevent and treat obstetric fistula to not less
than $14,000,000.
Within the funds provided, the Committee also encourages
USAID to continue supporting iodine deficiency disorder and
cleft lip/palate treatment programs.
The Committee requests that USAID consult with the
Committees on Appropriations on the estimated need and cost-
effectiveness of programs that focus on the following health
issues: children with hydrocephalus, children with autism, burn
prevention programs and Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Polio.--The Committee recommends $59,000,000 for programs
to combat and eradicate polio, of which $51,000,000 is provided
under this heading. The Committee notes that global polio
eradication programs are also funded by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill includes new language in
section 7058 that provides transfer authority from funds made
available in title III in this Act to contain a polio outbreak
if the President determines and reports to the Committees on
Appropriations that such outbreak is severe and is spreading
internationally. The Committee notes that any transfer of funds
is subject to prior consultation and notification of the
Committees on Appropriations. Additionally, as in the prior
year, the Committee directs the Administrator of USAID to
consult with the Committees on Appropriations prior to the
initial obligation of funds.
Nutrition.--The Committee directs that not less than
$115,000,000 shall be provided for nutrition programs under
this heading, including continued funding for Vitamin A
programs.
Neglected tropical diseases.--The Committee notes the
success of USAID in combating neglected tropical diseases and
supports the continuation of these successful life-saving
programs, including intestinal worm infections. The Committee
encourages USAID to continue supporting research into new drugs
to address these diseases.
Vaccines.--The Committee recommends a United States
contribution of $200,000,000 for the GAVI Alliance for fiscal
year 2015.
The Committee agrees that developing a vaccine is essential
to the fight against malaria and HIV and encourages USAID to
continue funding to support their advancement as part of a
comprehensive prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategy to
reduce malaria and HIV worldwide.
Health technology.--The Committee continues to support
USAID's health technologies programs and directs USAID to
coordinate and undertake a consultative process with the
Department of Defense, CDC, the National Institutes of Health,
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Office of the
United States Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) to ensure that
United States investments in global health research are
efficient, coordinated, and streamlined.
Healthcare workforce.--The Committee directs the
Administrator of USAID and the Global AIDS Coordinator to
consult with the Committees on Appropriations on USAID's
strategy, progress, and results for increasing access to
quality health care through frontline health workers,
particularly at the community level with a focus on underserved
areas. USAID should consider supporting disaster preparedness
training for frontline health workers in disaster-prone regions
to strengthen national and community resilience.
Reproductive health/voluntary family planning.--The
Committee recommendation includes section 7058 of this Act,
which provides not more than $461,000,000 for reproductive
health and voluntary family planning in this Act. This
provision also addresses funds provided under Economic Support
Fund for reproductive health and family planning.
The Committee recommendation continues prior year language
that does the following: (1) requires that none of the funds
appropriated in this Act, or any unobligated balances, may be
made available to any organization or program, which as
determined by the President, supports or participates in the
management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary
sterilization; (2) states that funds cannot be used to pay for
the performance of abortions as a method of family planning or
to motivate or coerce any person to practice abortion; (3)
specifies that population funds shall be available only to
voluntary family planning projects that offer, either directly
or through referral, information about access to a broad range
of family planning methods and services; (4) requires that in
awarding grants for natural family planning under section 104
of the Foreign Assistance Act, no applicant shall be
discriminated against because of such applicant's religious or
conscientious commitment to offer only natural family planning;
and (5) requires the provision of accurate information related
to condoms.
The Committee includes language in section 7063 of this Act
prohibiting funds for any foreign nongovernmental organization
that promotes or performs abortion, except in cases of rape or
incest or when the life of the mother would be endangered if
the fetus were carried to term.
Vulnerable children.--The Committee directs that not less
than $22,000,000 shall be provided for programs to support
programs and activities that address the needs of vulnerable
children, including childhood blindness programs and funds to
implement the Action Plan for Children in Adversity. The
Committee directs that the USAID Administrator consult with the
Committees on Appropriations prior to the initial obligation of
funds.
Public-private partnerships.--The Committee recognizes the
important work of a number of innovative partnerships by USAID
and OGAC with the private sector and other institutional donors
to leverage public and private investment in global health.
These efforts are instrumental in combating a number of health
issues unique to the survival of women and mothers in sub-
Saharan Africa, including screening for disease, education and
awareness campaigns, and other critical improvements to the
overall health systems and services in some of the most
underserved areas. The Committee encourages USAID to consider
new programs that reduce childhood mortality through clean
water and available commercial products.
Microbicides.--The Committee recommends continued support
for microbicide development and directs OGAC to coordinate with
USAID, the National Institutes of Health, other Federal
agencies, and donors in order to advance microbicide
development and implementation. The Committee directs OGAC to
update the Committees on Appropriations on a regular basis on
the progress made in achieving an effective microbicide.
Pharmaceutical products.--The Committee is concerned about
reports that pharmaceutical products requiring serious warnings
about potential side effects by the FDA are being purchased by
USAID for overseas distribution. The Committee directs the
Administrator of USAID to consult with the Committees on
Appropriations on the extent of such practices and to report to
the Committees, not later than 45 days after enactment of this
Act, explaining current policies, practices, and controls in
place that are necessary to ensure that individual recipients
are fully informed of the risks of such drugs and proposed
changes to the existing activities where necessary.

HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment

The Committee recommendation includes $6,000,000,000 to
fight HIV/AIDS, the same as the enacted fiscal year 2014 level.
Of this amount, $4,320,000,000 shall be directly apportioned to
the Department of State for bilateral programs and
$1,350,000,000 for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and
Malaria (the Global Fund) if such contribution will not cause
the United States to exceed 33 percent of the total amount of
funds contributed to the Global Fund from all sources.
The Committee recognizes the significant achievements of
the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief through the
support of anti-retroviral treatment, testing, and counseling.
The Committee recommends continued support for a balanced
approach of prevention, treatment, and care; a United States
contribution to UNAIDS; and continued prioritization of
prevention of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) programs and
pediatric HIV treatment programs. The Committee directs that no
funds in fiscal year 2015 may be used for needle exchange
programs.
Vulnerable children.--The Committee encourages the Office
of the Global AIDS Coordinator to continue to implement
programs for orphans and vulnerable children that align with
the goals and objectives of the Action Plan for Children in
Adversity and continue to integrate the Strong Beginnings
objective into MTCT programs.
Testing.--The Committee encourages OGAC to identify new
tools to diagnose and safely treat children living with HIV and
notes the importance of HIV testing as an important element of
HIV prevention. The Committee notes advances made in rapid and
oral fluid testing and expects USAID to use testing methods
that are cost effective and efficient.
The Global Fund.--The Committee is supportive of a
performance-based, results-oriented multilateral funding
mechanism to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.
Oversight of the Global Fund remains a top priority as well as
continued support for an independent Office of Inspector
General, therefore the Committee recommendation continues
language to withhold 10 percent of funds provided to the Global
Fund until the Secretary of State certifies to the Committees
on Appropriations that the Global Fund's Secretariat and Board
of the Global Fund have not adopted policies that would make
the work of the Office of Inspector General less transparent or
less comprehensive.
As in past years, the Committee directs the Secretary of
State to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations,
not later than 120 days after enactment of this Act, that
contains the most recent Global Fund audit information,
commitment and disbursement data, and a summary of the
recipient and sub-recipient expenditures, as reported to the
United States Government.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to provide to
the Committees on Appropriations a semi-annual update to the
report required in House Report 113-185 on Global Fund issues
related to financial systems, taxation, United Nations
Development Programme, and Secretariat budget transparency.

DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $2,507,001,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 2,619,984,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 2,527,697,000
Change from enacted level........................... +20,696,000
Change from request................................. -92,287,000

The Committee recommendation includes $2,527,697,000 for
Development Assistance.

Agriculture

The Committee supports USAID's focus on a comprehensive
approach that links food security, agricultural production, and
economic growth and also recommends integrating nutrition and
the principles of sustainable natural resource management as
part of this approach. The Committee notes the importance of
women in increasing sustainable agriculture production and
expects assistance and training to focus on women in order to
create long-term solutions to food insecurity and malnutrition.
The Committee continues to support programs that increase
access for smallholder farmers to land tenure and encourages
USAID to leverage the expertise in the United States land-grant
system, including by using information communications
technology to link smallholder farmers, local universities, and
land grant universities.
Collaborative Innovation Labs.--The Committee supports the
additional USAID Feed the Future Innovation Labs, modeled after
the Collaborative Research Support Programs (CRSPs), which
leverage United States university research capacities in
agriculture while also building the human and institutional
capacity of developing countries. The Committee directs USAID
to continue to distinguish the former CRSPs from the new
Innovation Labs by referring to them as Collaborative
Innovation Labs.
Global Crop Diversity Trust.--The Committee acknowledges
the important work of the Global Crop Diversity Trust to ensure
the long term productivity of agriculture worldwide and the
expanded mission of the Trust to oversee all major
international seed collections. The Committee directs that
$15,000,000 be made available for a contribution to the
endowment of the Trust, pursuant to Public Law 113-79.
Spend plan.--Pursuant to section 7076 of this Act, the
Administrator of USAID is required to submit a spend plan on
food security and agriculture development detailing the
proposed use of funds by account, office, and country, prior to
funds being obligated. The spend plan should also specify any
funds to be transferred to other agencies or international
financial institutions and for what purpose.

Economic Growth

Microenterprise and microfinance.--The Committee
recommendation includes $265,000,000 in this Act for
microenterprise and microfinance development programs. The
Committee notes that USAID is required to target half of all
microfinance and microenterprise funds to the very poor,
defined as those living on less than $1.25 a day, pursuant to
section 251(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The
Committee directs the Administrator of USAID to prioritize
investment in microenterprise and microfinance in sub-Saharan
Africa to reach the poorest and most marginalized and to
consult with the Committees on Appropriations on efforts to
focus existing resources for this program. The Committee
encourages investment in a variety of financial services that
allow the poor to save, borrow, and access insurance,
remittances, and other key services. The Committee is concerned
about the very low integration of poverty measurement tools,
which has resulted in insufficient evidence showing USAID's
fulfillment of the legal target to reach the very poor. The
Committee recommends that USAID work with partner organizations
to increase use of poverty measurement tools developed or
approved by USAID.
Trade capacity building.--The Committee continues to
support labor and environment capacity building activities
related to the free trade agreements with the countries of
Central America, Colombia, Peru, and the Dominican Republic to
ensure that United States workers and businesses can compete on
a level playing field. The Committee notes the ongoing
negotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement and
supports similar programs for the countries party to the
negotiations, as appropriate.
Workforce training.--The Committee notes that effective
workforce training programs must balance skills training with
job creation in order to foster market-driven employment
systems. USAID should increase support for programs that
respond to both supply and demand by balancing skills
investments with investments aimed at employment creation.
Industries with high growth potential should be identified
based on prospects for long-term growth and employment creation
for young people.

Education

American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA).--The
Committee recommendation includes $23,000,000 for the ASHA
program, which is the same as the fiscal year 2014 enacted
level. The Committee recognizes the important contributions
made to United States foreign policy interests by institutions
funded by this program, including fostering a positive image of
the United States around the world. The Committee notes the
distinct mandate of ASHA from other USAID development programs,
including the focus on public diplomacy and fostering American
values, ideas and practices. The Committee also notes that many
of the successful ASHA programs operate in countries that are
largely absent of other USAID programs. USAID should consider
the strategic impact that ASHA programs can have in particular
countries and regions in fostering a stronger commitment to
fundamental American values. The Committee expects ASHA funds
to continue to be allocated through an open and competitive
process. The Committee expects USAID to allocate funds to
administer the ASHA program from funds provided for Operating
Expenses on a proportionate basis with other agency programs.
Basic education.--The Committee believes basic education
should be a key component of the United States Government
strategy in developing countries. An educated citizenry will
result in sustained economic growth, strengthened democratic
institutions, the empowerment of women and girls, and decreased
extremism. The Committee recommendation includes a total of
$800,000,000 for basic education programs in this Act and
directs USAID to use meaningful metrics in evaluating its basic
education programs. The Committee supports increased United
States participation in the Global Partnership for Education
and includes not less than $50,000,000 for a contribution. The
Committee encourages USAID to prioritize the special needs of
girls' and women's literacy and education, including in
conflict or post-conflict settings.
The Committee believes that schools can be centers of
learning and development for an entire community and expects
programs in other sectors to be integrated with schools and
educational programs as much as possible. USAID should
prioritize technical assistance for local governments to foster
communities of learning and should encourage recipient
countries and other donors to pursue comprehensive development
efforts to support these programs. USAID is directed to consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on this initiative on a
regular basis, as well as stakeholders during continued
implementation of the basic education strategy to sustain
progress in literacy and basic education programs. Such
consultations should include how the strategy will impact all
age groups.
Higher education.--The Committee supports the efforts of
USAID to increase engagement with United States universities in
order to harness their unparalleled research capacities to
address the most challenging international development
problems. Consistent with the USAID Human and Institutional
Capacity Development Framework, the Committee urges USAID to
similarly increase engagement with United States universities
to build the human and institutional capacity of developing
nations through higher education institutional partnerships.
The Committee notes the important role United States
universities have played in advancing recent innovations in e-
learning and directs USAID to consult with the Committees on
Appropriations on new partnerships between United States
universities and universities in developing countries to
increase access and quality of higher education through the use
of technology.
The Committee is concerned about the impact of significant
decreases in planned funding for educational exchanges for
underserved populations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The
Committee notes that reaching these populations with
educational programs of sufficient duration to provide
leadership, language skills, and career training is important
for the economic and social development of the countries
served. Therefore, the Committee urges USAID to prioritize
educational opportunities at post-secondary institutions in the
United States for underserved populations in the region.

Global Programs

The Committee includes language on conservation and anti-
trafficking in persons programs under section 7060 of this
report.
Atrocities prevention.--The Committee notes the efforts of
the Department of State and USAID to train relevant personnel
in genocide and mass atrocities prevention and expects these
issues to be mainstreamed into country planning strategies.
Child marriage.--The Committee directs the Secretary of
State, in consultation with the Administrator of USAID, to
submit to the Committees on Appropriations an update to the
strategy to prevent and respond to child marriage as required
in the joint explanatory statement accompanying division K of
Public Law 113-76. The Committee recommends continued funds for
programs that reduce the incidence of child marriage consistent
with section 1207 of Public Law 113-4, and directs the
Secretary to consult with the Committee prior to the obligation
of funds.
Children in Adversity.--The Committee supports the work of
the USAID Coordinator for Children in Adversity and expects to
be updated on efforts to oversee foreign assistance for
vulnerable children and on efforts to coordinate with other
United States Government agencies involved in addressing these
matters.
Global Development Lab (Lab).--The Committee supports the
efforts of USAID to strengthen development by utilizing
science, technology, innovation, and partnerships, including
through other United States Government agencies, as
appropriate. The Committee notes the mission of the Lab is to
find breakthrough development innovations to solve development
challenges faster and cheaper in support of United States
foreign policy and development goals and expects the
Administrator of USAID to consult with the Committees on
Appropriations on successes from the Lab in achieving these
objectives.
Victims of torture.--The Committee supports continued
funding for USAID victims of torture programs.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene.--The Committee
recommendation includes not less than $365,000,000 in this Act
for long-term, sustainable water supply, sanitation, and
hygiene projects pursuant only to Public Law 109-121. The
Committee directs that not less than $135,000,000 of such funds
be made available for programs and activities in sub-Saharan
Africa which should be prioritized for the poorest communities
and countries. The Committee expects these programs to include
robust monitoring and evaluation, including pre- and post-
project, and directs USAID to consult with the Committees on
Appropriations on these efforts. The Committee supports public-
private partnerships to leverage additional non-Federal
investments and expertise for water and sanitation-related
programs, including through the Development Credit Authority,
as appropriate.

Country Programs

Bangladesh.--The Committee directs that funds made
available for assistance for Bangladesh shall include programs
to improve labor conditions in the readymade garment, shrimp,
and fish export sectors.
Central America.--The Committee includes not less than the
budget request for assistance for El Salvador, Guatemala, and
Honduras. The Committee expects funds to be made available
under this heading to support the repatriation and
reintegration of citizens of such countries.
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).--The Committee notes
that the investment climate in eastern DRC provides
opportunities for the United States private sector and
encourages USAID to leverage such opportunities in support of
development and economic growth.
Ethiopia.--The Committee is concerned with growing
restrictions on the independent media and encourages the
Department of State to work with the Government of Ethiopia,
civil society, and regional partners as appropriate to support
a robust independent media in Ethiopia. The Committee expects
that programs be prioritized to promote human rights, political
freedoms, independent media, and effective and inclusive
governance. The Committee encourages the Administrator of
USAID, in cooperation with other donors, to support programs to
promote sustainable development in Ethiopia that will help
prevent famine and desertification.
Philippines.--The Committee commends the rapid and
comprehensive response to Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013 and
supports the budget request for the Philippines, including for
long-term recovery efforts in typhoon-affected areas that
emphasize strengthening livelihoods and education. Funds should
also be provided to strengthen disaster risk-reduction
programs.

INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $876,828,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 665,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 1,026,828,000
Change from enacted level........................... +150,000,000
Change from request................................. +361,828,000

The Committee recommendation includes $1,026,828,000 for
International Disaster Assistance (IDA). When combined with
additional funds for IDA provided under title VIII for OCO/
GWOT, the amount recommended is the same as the fiscal year
2014 enacted level.
This account funds humanitarian relief, rehabilitation, and
reconstruction in countries affected by natural and man-made
disasters, as well as support for disaster mitigation, disaster
risk reduction, prevention, and preparedness. This includes the
purchase of commodities, such as temporary shelter, blankets,
and supplementary and therapeutic food; potable water; medical
supplies; and agricultural rehabilitation. Program
beneficiaries include disaster victims, conflict victims, and
internally displaced persons.
The Committee expects the reporting requirement included
under this heading in the joint explanatory statement
accompanying division K of Public Law 113-76 to continue for
fiscal year 2015 and notes that the consultation requirement
from fiscal year 2014 is overdue.

TRANSITION INITIATIVES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $48,177,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 67,600,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 67,600,000
Change from enacted level........................... +19,423,000
Change from request................................. 0

\1\In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under
this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

The Committee recommendation includes $67,600,000 for
Transition Initiatives.
Funds provided in this account support programs targeting
key transitions to democracy for countries in crisis and quick
impact activities for conflict prevention or stabilization.
The Committee recommendation continues the requirements
that funds made available under this heading be administered
only by USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI); five
days prior to starting a new program USAID must submit a report
to the Committees on Appropriations; and up to $15,000,000 of
funds appropriated by this Act to carry out the provisions of
part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 may be used for
the purposes and with the authorities provided under this
heading if the Secretary of State determines it is in the
national interest and following consultation with the
Committees.
The Committee continues to direct OTI to submit a report to
the Committees on Appropriations at the end of the fiscal year
summarizing new, ongoing, and completed country programs
implemented by OTI in fiscal year 2015, including programs
supported with transferred funds.

COMPLEX CRISES FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $20,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 30,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -20,000,000
Change from request................................. -30,000,000

\1\In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level includes funds under
this heading in title VIII designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

The Committee recommendation does not include funding for
the Complex Crises Fund.

DEVELOPMENT CREDIT AUTHORITY

Program Account:
Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $40,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 40,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 40,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. 0
Administrative Expenses:
Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ 8,041,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 8,200,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 8,041,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. -159,000

The Committee recommendation includes a ceiling of
$40,000,000 on the amount that may be transferred from
bilateral economic assistance accounts for the subsidy cost of
loan guarantees under the Development Credit Authority program.
The Committee recommendation includes an appropriation of
$8,041,000 for administrative expenses.
The Committee notes that USAID must submit an operating
plan for funds provided under this heading to the Committees on
Appropriations, as required by section 7076 of this Act.

ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level 1...................... $2,982,967,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 3,398,694,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 2,986,612,000
Change from enacted level........................... +3,645,000
Change from request................................. -412,082,000

The Committee recommendation includes $2,986,612,000 for
Economic Support Fund. Additional funds are provided under
title VIII for OCO/GWOT.
The Committee notes that funds are requested under this
heading to advance United States interests by helping countries
meet political, economic, and security needs.

Africa

Counter-Lord's Resistance Army (LRA).--The Committee
continues the requirements in section 7042 making funds
available for assistance for countries affected by the LRA and
directs that not less than $10,000,000 be made available to
support the goals of the Northern Uganda Recovery Act (Public
Law 111-172), including for programs to improve physical
access, telecommunications infrastructure, and early-warning
mechanisms, and to support the disarmament, demobilization, and
reintegration of former LRA combatants, especially child
soldiers. The Committee directs that the reporting requirement
included in the joint explanatory statement accompanying
division K of Public Law 113-76 to continue during fiscal year
2015.
Democratic Republic of Congo.--The Committee recommendation
includes the budget request for assistance for the DRC and
expects that humanitarian assistance and development programs
be coordinated to address the common development and security
challenges in conflict settings. The Committee supports the
increased United States diplomatic engagement that has helped
to stabilize eastern DRC. The Committee notes the commitments
made by the DRC Government toward security sector reform,
elections, and improved governance and expects that assistance
be provided to support these efforts.
South Sudan.--The Committee notes the crisis in South Sudan
requires a new framework for United States assistance and
directs the Secretary of State and Administrator of USAID to
prioritize assistance that focuses on the provision of basic
services and livelihoods investments, especially for vulnerable
communities. Funds should also be used to build community
resilience by addressing food insecurity, education, and
community-based governance programs that support peacebuilding,
reconciliation, and civic education. The Committee is concerned
about protecting democratic principles in South Sudan, the
world's newest nation, including freedom of the press and a
robust civil society, and directs the Department of State and
USAID to support greater media freedom and civil society space.
The Department of State and USAID are further directed to
encourage the Government of South Sudan to implement increased
transparency and anti-corruption measures related to the oil
sector. Funds made available for security assistance should be
used to professionalize the security forces, including human
rights and accountability to civilian authorities.
Sudan.--The Committee recommendation does not include funds
for Sudan debt relief and continues the prohibition on
assistance to the Government of Sudan in section 7042 of this
Act. The Committee notes that the request for debt relief is
not justified as Sudan remains on the Department of State's
terrorism watch list and is headed by an indicted war criminal.
Zimbabwe.--The Committee is concerned that Zimbabwean
entities are circumventing United States sanctions through
indirect imports of diamonds extracted in Zimbabwe, processed
in intermediary countries, then shipped to the United States.
The Committee directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in
coordination with the Secretary of State, to ensure that United
States companies are required to carry out supply chain due
diligence according to OECD guidance to prevent such indirect
imports of Zimbabwean diamonds.

East Asia

People's Republic of China.--The Committee recommendation
includes a prohibition on direct assistance to the Government
of the PRC from this account.
Tibet.--The Committee recommendation continues assistance,
at levels not less than prior years, to support activities that
preserve cultural traditions and promote sustainable
development and environmental conservation in Tibetan
communities in the Tibetan Autonomous Region and in other
Tibetan autonomous areas in the PRC. The Committee notes the
development challenges facing Tibetan communities in South Asia
and directs USAID to continue to support Tibetan communities in
India and Nepal in the areas of education, skills development,
and entrepreneurship, at or above current levels.

Europe and Eurasia

The Committee recommendation includes $85,000,000 above the
request for enhanced economic support and democracy programs
for Ukraine and other independent states of the Former Soviet
Union and Central and Eastern Europe.
The Committee recommendation includes $3,000,000 in support
of the directive in section 7034(e) of this Act regarding
research and training authorized by the Soviet-Eastern European
Research and Training Act of 1983.
Chernobyl.--The Committee is concerned that the Chernobyl
New Safe Confinement Project (``the Project''), managed by the
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
continues to experience significant cost overruns. Therefore,
prior to the initial obligation of funds paid to the EBRD, the
Committee directs the Secretary of State to report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after
enactment of this Act, on efforts to increase transparency,
accountability, and oversight of the Project.
Cyprus.--The Committee notes no funds are requested for
Cyprus but should the Secretary of State decide to provide
funds, such assistance must be used only for scholarship
programs, bicommunal projects, and measures aimed at
reunification of the island and designed to reduce tensions and
promote peace and cooperation between the two communities on
Cyprus.

Near East

Iraq.--The Committee is concerned about the growing
instability inside Iraq. The Committee recommendation includes
funding in support of democratic governance, protection for
vulnerable populations, and the promotion of economic
opportunities.
The Committee supports continued efforts to incorporate
women in stabilizing Iraq and creating its democratic
government institutions, including through a women's democracy
initiative.
The Committee continues to recognize the importance of
providing targeted assistance to the ethno-religious minorities
in Iraq. The Committee expects the reporting requirement on
ethno-religious minorities from the previous year to continue,
and directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after
enactment of this Act, detailing a comprehensive United States
Government policy to address the plight of these communities,
including those living in the Nineveh Plains. The policy should
be forward-looking, rather than a summary of previously funded
projects and initiatives.
Further, the Committee directs the Department of State to
establish a long-term comprehensive plan to provide durable
solutions for internally displaced Iraqis and Iraqi refugees.
The plan should ensure that particular attention is given to
vulnerable groups such as religious minorities, including the
Christian community, and Iraqis who assisted the United States
mission in Iraq.
Jordan.--The Committee recommendation includes $360,000,000
for assistance for Jordan, which is the same as the request.
The Committee includes an additional $340,000,000 of the funds
appropriated in title VIII of this Act for assistance for
Jordan to respond to the extraordinary needs related to the
crisis in Syria, including expanded access to education and
continued delivery of municipal services.
Lebanon.--The Committee recommendation includes not less
than $12,000,000 for scholarships for Lebanese students with
high financial need to attend educational institutions in
Lebanon that meet standards comparable to those required for
American accreditation. The Committee directs that these funds
be awarded through an open and competitive process.
Middle East Partnership Initiative.--The Committee
recommendation includes $70,000,000 for the Middle East
Partnership Initiative, which is the same as the request.
Middle East Regional Cooperation Program.--The Committee
recommendation includes $5,000,000 for the Middle East Regional
Cooperation Program, which is the same as the request.
Near East Regional Democracy.--The Committee recommendation
includes $32,000,000 for the Near East Regional Democracy
program, which is the same as the fiscal year 2014 enacted
level. The Committee expects the funds provided above the
request be used to support programs to increase women's
participation in politics, including as candidates in
elections, and in consultation with diaspora communities in the
United States.
Tunisia.--The Committee notes the positive steps taken in
Tunisia's democratic transition and includes not less than
$30,000,000, which is the same as the request. The Committee
recognizes that significant needs remain and expects the
Department of State and USAID to ensure the progress made in
advancing democratic values and economic growth is sustained.
South and Central Asia.--The Committee recommendation
supports New Silk Road regional economic integration programs
that support transit, trade, and energy linkages in the region
and increase economic growth and stability by expanding trade
through neighboring countries.

Western Hemisphere

Colombia.--The Committee recommendation includes
$141,500,000 for Colombia to be directly apportioned to USAID
to continue alternative development programs, institution
building and local governance activities, and support for
vulnerable populations and victims of violence.
The Committee endorses the proposed use of funds in the
request to support conflict-affected populations, including
Afro-Colombians and other indigenous communities and refugees
that have been displaced from Colombia. The Committee
recommends that the Secretary of State continue to work with
the UN High Commissioner on Refugees (UNHCR), and other
relevant international partners and governments to seek
appropriate and durable solutions for Colombian refugees.
Within the total provided for Colombia under this heading, the
Committee directs $7,000,000 to be transferred to the Migration
and Refugee Assistance account to help address these concerns.
The Committee supports the ongoing human rights programs
and planned funding for the UN Office of the High Commissioner
for Human Rights and the Defensoria del Pueblo, and notes the
efforts by the Government of Colombia to provide protection for
human rights defenders and activists, victims and land rights
leaders, and vulnerable and minority communities.
The Committee notes that should a formal peace agreement be
reached in Colombia that is in the national security interests
of the United States, the Secretary of State and the
Administrator of USAID should consult with the Committees on
Appropriations on any proposed use of funds under this heading
to support the implementation of such agreement. The Committee
notes that any funds made available for such purpose from
within existing funds designated for Colombia or from funds
reprogrammed from other countries or activities will be subject
to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on
Appropriations.
Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) and
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI).--The Committee
directs not less than the fiscal year 2014 level for CBSI and
not less than $70,000,000 for CARSI. The Committee expects that
funds made available for CARSI will support national and
municipal-based crime prevention strategies and economic and
social development efforts focused on youth vulnerable to
violence related to drug trafficking, gangs, and other criminal
organizations. The Committee recommendation includes funding
above the request to support the repatriation and reintegration
of citizens from countries receiving CARSI funding.
Cuba.--The Committee recommendation includes $20,000,000
for programs to promote democracy and strengthen civil society
in Cuba. The Committee directs that funds shall only be used
for programs and activities pursuant to section 109(a) of the
Cuban Liberty and Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 and section
1705 of the Cuban Democracy Act (CDA) of 1992, and shall not be
used for business promotion, or economic reform. With respect
to grantee selection and implementation, the Committee directs
that the criteria used for selecting grantees include pro-
democracy experience inside Cuba. The Committee expects that at
least a majority of funds provided through each grant be
programmed inside Cuba.
Haiti.--The Committee recommendation includes the budget
request for assistance for Haiti and notes that conditions on
assistance for the Government of Haiti are included in section
7045 of this Act.
Mexico.--The Committee does not provide funds requested for
Mexico under Development Assistance and instead includes
$46,100,000 under this heading to be used only for programs for
rule of law and human rights, justice and security, good
governance, civil society, education, private sector
competitiveness and economic growth, including to improve
United States-Mexico trade and investment. The Committee
supports USAID's Mexico border development programs to address
the root causes of violence and instability, including poverty
and unemployment of border residents.
The Committee recognizes that the United States and Mexico
face difficult challenges in securing our shared border, while
also facilitating the efficient flow of commerce and trade. The
Committee notes the efforts of the Department of State and
other United States Government agencies to engage with their
Mexican counterparts on issues of common concern, such as
efforts to improve port of entry infrastructure, equipment and
technology. The Committee believes that efforts to address
these challenges could be strengthened through a more formal
engagement to develop common or complementary approaches in
areas of mutual interest, including border infrastructure;
immigration enforcement; facilitating the flow of trade and
passengers; and cross-border violence and criminal networks.
The Committee encourages the Department of State, in
cooperation with other United States Government agencies, to
explore new opportunities for cooperation with Mexican
authorities, such as through a cross border working group.
The Committee supports judicial reform efforts in Mexico
and notes the positive outcomes in states that have already
implemented reforms. The Committee notes that United States
supported programs have trained thousands of federal justice
sector personnel, including attorneys, judges, and law students
in Mexico.
Regional.--The Committee notes that journalists and social
and labor rights activists in Central and South American
countries have been threatened and assassinated, and recommends
continued support for programs to help protect them.
Western Hemisphere Promotion of Democracy.--The Committee
includes additional funds above the budget request to promote
democracy in the Western Hemisphere pursuant to section 7032 of
this Act and notes that further direction for these funds is
provided in this report under such section.

Global and Regional Programs

Disability programs.--The Committee notes USAID's ongoing
support for programs that support disability inclusive
development and encourages continued funding for such programs
pursuant to Public Law 108-406.
Independent media.--The Committee continues to support
assistance for independent media in frontline states such as
Afghanistan and Pakistan, countries in or emerging from
transition such as Burma and Tunisia, and countries of the
former Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact.
National Ocean Policy.--The Committee understands that no
funds are requested in fiscal year 2015 for the implementation
of the National Ocean Policy. The Committee recommendation
includes no funding for this purpose. The Committee further
notes that any funds obligated in support of this policy are
subject to the notification requirements contained in this Act.
Parliamentary exchanges.--The Committee recommendation
includes $1,900,000 for the House Democracy Partnership.
Reconciliation programs.--The Committee recommendation
includes $10,000,000 for USAID's competitive grant program to
support people-to-people reconciliation activities between
Israelis and Palestinians. The Committee expects the Department
of State and USAID to ensure that funds provided for
reconciliation programs in the Middle East include a rigorous
vetting and evaluation process and are consistent with United
States foreign policy objectives in the region.
The Committee expects that funds may be made available to
further the economic, social development, and reconciliation
goals of Public Law 99-415 at levels consistent with amounts
provided in prior years.
Rule of law and judicial reform.--The Committee believes
the rule of law is fundamental to promoting democracy and
sustainable development. The Committee notes that the rule of
law is strengthened by promoting independent judiciaries, human
rights and women's rights, combating human trafficking and
corruption, and increasing public accountability and access to
justice. The Committee continues to support programs to develop
fair and transparent judicial systems that advance the rule of
law worldwide.
University programs.--The Committee notes the important
role that American educational institutions play by providing
educational opportunities to students in the Middle East
region. The Committee continues to support scholarship programs
to educate students from countries with significant Muslim
populations at not-for-profit institutions of higher education
that meet the standards comparable to those required for
American accreditation and directs the Secretary of State to
consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the funding
levels for these purposes.

DEMOCRACY FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $130,500,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 130,500,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. +130,500,000

The Committee recommendation includes $130,500,000 for
Democracy Fund.
Funds included under this heading were requested under
Development Assistance and Economic Support Fund. Of the funds
provided, $70,500,000 shall be for the Human Rights and
Democracy Fund of DRL at the Department of State, and
$60,000,000 shall be for the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict and
Humanitarian Assistance at USAID.

Department of State

MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $1,774,645,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 1,582,374,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 2,299,704,000
Change from enacted level........................... +525,059,000
Change from request................................. +717,330,000

\1\In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level, the request, and the
Committee recommendation include funds appropriated under this heading
in title VIII and designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget
and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

The Committee recommendation includes $2,299,704,000 for
Migration and Refugee Assistance (MRA). When combined with
additional funds for MRA provided under title VIII for OCO/
GWOT, the amount recommended is the same as the fiscal year
2014 enacted level.
Burmese refugees.--The Committee continues to support
humanitarian services to displaced Burmese living in Burma and
surrounding countries.
Colombian refugees.--In addition to funds available under
this heading, the Committee recommendation includes language
under Economic Support Fund in this report noting the
expectation that funds will be transferred to this account to
augment assistance to nongovernmental and international
organizations that provide assistance to Colombian refugees in
neighboring countries. The Committee recommends that the
Secretary of State continue to work with the UNHCR and other
relevant international partners and governments to seek
appropriate and durable solutions for Colombian refugees.
Eritrean refugees.--The Committee is troubled by reports of
human trafficking of Eritreans and other vulnerable refugees in
the Sinai and urges the continuation of interagency efforts to
identify the traffickers, rescue those trafficked, and to help
prevent Eritrean refugees in the United States from being
extorted by those involved in trafficking.
Minority communities.--Conflict and instability in the
Middle East and Africa intensify the challenges facing minority
communities, including Christian populations, within these
areas of conflict, instability, and transition. The Committee
urges the Secretary of State to continue humanitarian and
resettlement assistance for members of these vulnerable
communities, both inside and outside their countries of origin.
Resettlement in Israel.--The Committee recommendation
includes a directive that not less than $10,000,000 of the
amounts appropriated under this heading be made available for
refugees from the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and
other refugees resettling in Israel, which is the same as the
request and similar to language carried in prior years. The
Committee is aware of a significant increase in refugees from
Ukraine and Ethiopia resettling in Israel and directs the
Department of State to carefully monitor the growth in arrivals
and to review the level of resources required in the future.
Safety of humanitarian workers.--The Committee notes
concern over the safety of healthcare and other workers in
conflict zones and encourages the Department of State to take
additional steps to ensure the safety of all people providing
and receiving humanitarian assistance.
South Sudan.--The Committee urges the Department of State
to support the growing humanitarian needs of displaced South
Sudanese refugees living in neighboring countries.
Syrian refugees.--The Committee remains concerned about the
plight of refugees from Syria and the burden they face as well
as their host communities. The Committee urges the Department
of State to continue to: (1) help host countries to expand
their national systems to accommodate refugee needs; (2) assist
host country capacity to deliver basic services to their own
citizens; (3) strengthen the ability of local governments to
respond to the refugee influx; and (4) ensure that refugees
have freedom of movement, the right to settle in local
communities, and meaningful access to economic opportunity.
The Committee is deeply concerned about ongoing reports
that humanitarian assistance is not reaching all communities
inside Syria and that the Government of Syria continues to
block the delivery of services outside of government-controlled
areas. The Committee urges the Secretary of State to expand the
use of international non-governmental organizations as a means
of getting humanitarian services to communities inside Syria
that are in need.
Tibetan refugees.--The Committee supports the continued
allocation of funds to assist Tibetan refugees in Nepal and
India at a level commensurate with prior years. The Committee
remains concerned about the challenges facing Tibetan refugees
in Nepal, including new arrivals and the long-staying
population, and again urges the Secretary of State to press the
Government of Nepal to reaffirm its long tradition of
permitting Tibetan refugees to safely transit Nepal, and to
respect the rights of, and provide legal protections to,
Tibetans residing in Nepal.
United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
accountability.--The Committee recommendation includes language
in section 7048(d) of this Act prohibiting funds appropriated
under this heading from being made available to UNRWA until the
Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees on
Appropriations that UNRWA is:
(1) utilizing Operations Support Officers in the West Bank,
and Gaza, and other fields of operation to inspect UNRWA
installations and report any inappropriate use;
(2) acting promptly to address with any staff or
beneficiary violation of its own policies (including the
policies on neutrality and impartiality of employees) and the
legal requirements under section 301(c) of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961;
(3) taking necessary and appropriate measures to ensure it
is operating in compliance with the conditions of section
301(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and continuing
regular reporting to the Department of State on actions it has
taken to ensure conformance with such conditions;
(4) taking steps to ensure the content of all educational
materials currently taught in UNRWA-administered schools and
summer camps is consistent with the values of human rights,
dignity, and tolerance and does not induce in incitement;
(5) not engaging in operations with financial institutions
or related entities in violation of relevant United States law
and is taking steps to improve the financial transparency of
the organization; and
(6) in compliance with the United Nations Board of
Auditors' biennial audit requirements and implementing in a
timely fashion the Board's recommendations.

UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $50,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 50,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 50,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $50,000,000 for
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund.
This account serves as a contingency fund from which the
President can draw in order to respond to urgent and
unanticipated humanitarian crises.

Independent Agencies

PEACE CORPS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $379,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 380,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 379,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. -1,000

The Committee recommendation includes $379,000,000 for
Peace Corps.
The Committee recommendation for Peace Corps will provide
support for the positive contributions of Americans serving as
volunteers throughout the world, including volunteer safety and
security operations. The Committee recommendation includes the
ban on use of funds for abortion, with certain exceptions, and
requires a spend plan pursuant to section 7076 of this Act.
The Committee continues the requirement that Peace Corps
consult with and notify the Committees on Appropriations prior
to any decisions to open, close, significantly reduce, or
suspend an office or country program. The Committee directs the
Director of the Peace Corps to submit a report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 30 days after the
end of fiscal year 2015, listing all decisions made during the
fiscal year to change the status of offices or country programs
and the justifications for such decisions.

MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $898,200,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 1,000,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 898,200,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. -101,800,000

The Committee recommendation includes $898,200,000 for the
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The Committee
recommendation includes a limitation of $105,000,000 for
administrative expenses and not more than $100,000 may be for
representational expenses. The Committee notes that $30,000,000
remains unobligated from prior years and expects these funds to
be reprogrammed for new compacts in 2015.
Corruption.--The Committee remains concerned about weak
judicial systems and corruption in MCC compact countries,
particularly in second compact countries, which in some cases
prevents private sector contracts from being enforced. The
Committee urges the CEO of the MCC to keep the Committees on
Appropriations updated as MCC seeks better data on governance
and other measures of corruption.
MCC mandate.--The Committee continues to direct the CEO of
the MCC to include the corresponding Economic Rate of Return
estimated for each line item funded in the compact in the
congressional notifications for new compacts.
Reporting requirements.--In the fiscal year 2015 operating
plan that must be submitted pursuant to section 7076 of this
Act, the CEO of the MCC is directed to include the following on
a country-by-country basis on the funds appropriated under this
heading: the status of negotiations and the approximate range
of value of proposed compacts; a summary of compacts in
implementation, including the projected expenditure and
disbursement of compact funds during fiscal year 2015 and
subsequent fiscal years as determined by the country compact; a
summary of threshold country programs in implementation,
including the approximate range of value of the threshold
country agreements; major programmatic changes to existing
compacts funded by this Act or prior Acts; and the use of
administrative funds. The Committee directs the CEO of the MCC
to update this report semi-annually.
Second compacts.--The Committee directs the CEO of the MCC
to update the report on second compacts countries required by
House Report 113-185 as new second compact countries are
selected. The Committee continues to direct that such
information shall be included for all future congressional
notifications that provide funds for second compacts.

INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $22,500,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 18,100,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 22,500,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. +4,400,000

The Committee recommendation includes $22,500,000 for
Inter-American Foundation (IAF).
The Committee directs the IAF to consult with the
Committees on Appropriations prior to exercising the authority
in section 7024 of this Act.
The Committee notes that the IAF must submit an operating
plan pursuant to section 7076 of this Act.

UNITED STATES AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $30,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 24,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 30,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. +6,000,000

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for
United States African Development Foundation (USADF).
The Committee directs the USADF to consult with the
Committees on Appropriations prior to exercising the authority
in section 7024 of this Act for new grants.
The Committee notes that the USADF must submit an operating
plan to the Committees on Appropriations as required in section
7076 of this Act.

Department of the Treasury

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $23,500,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 23,500,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 23,500,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $23,500,000 for
International Affairs Technical Assistance by the Department of
the Treasury.

TITLE IV--INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE

Department of State

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $1,005,610,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 721,911,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 1,005,610,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. +283,699,000

The Committee recommendation includes $1,005,610,000 for
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE).
Additional funds are provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT.
Funds are recommended for programs in the following
countries and programs and are subject to the requirements of
section 7019 of this Act:

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Committee
Country or Program recommendation
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Africa Regional...................................... $63,970
[of which, Aviation Platform].................... 40,000
Colombia............................................. 149,000
International Commission Against Impunity in 5,000
Guatemala...........................................
Guatemala Police Sexual Assault Units................ 3,000
Mexico............................................... 148,131
Western Hemisphere Regional.......................... 129,500
[of which, Regional Security Cooperation]........ 4,500
Central America Regional Security Initiative......... 100,000
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative.................. 25,000
Demand Reduction..................................... 12,500
International Law Enforcement Academy................ 27,000
Judicial Reform...................................... 3,000
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The Committee recommendation modifies language carried in
the prior year that requires the Secretary of State to provide
to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days
after enactment of this Act, and prior to the initial
obligation of program and country funds, a report on the
proposed uses of all funds on a program and country-by-country
basis for each proposed program, project, or activity. The
Committee notes that this report does not meet the notification
requirements under section 7015 of this Act, which requires 15-
day advance notice of programs not justified or in excess of
the budget justification materials provided to Congress.
However, this report should serve as a baseline spend plan for
fiscal year 2015. The Committee expects the report to contain
at least the level of detail provided in the fiscal year 2010
INCLE 45-day country-by-country report.
The Committee recommendation includes funding levels on
human trafficking and wildlife trafficking in section 7060 of
this Act and provides further direction on these programs in
section 7060 of the report accompanying this Act.

Global Programs

Demand reduction.--The Committee supports the budget
request for demand reduction programs and expects that these
funds will continue to provide positive outcomes for neglected
populations, such as women and children, and mobilize community
capacity to deal with drugs and gangs in countries around the
world.
Human rights.--The Committee expects the Department of
State to continue to ensure that training provided through
funds made available under this heading include a human rights
component and that all existing United States laws are applied.
International Law Enforcement Academy.--The Committee
provides funds above the request for the International Law
Enforcement Academies and the Regional Training Centers, and
expects the additional funds to be used to address wildlife
poaching and trafficking.
Judicial reform.--The Committee notes that fair and
transparent judicial systems are critical components to improve
the rule of law and the administration of justice particularly
in countries confronting organized crime and drug trafficking.
The Committee recommendation supports programs that strengthen
and promote independent and effective judiciaries to advance
the rule of law worldwide and that such programs shall be
awarded on a competitive basis.
Regional aviation platform.--The Committee includes
$40,000,000 above the fiscal year 2014 enacted level for the
Africa Regional Program and directs that these funds be used to
expand the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law
Enforcement Affairs (INL) aviation assets into Africa;
consistent with the provisions of section 7052. The Committee
notes that the INL Air Wing has experience operating in some of
the most challenging, remote, and dangerous countries in the
world. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to conduct
a review, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act,
on the location, size, and mandate of such an expansion, and to
consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the findings
of the review. The Committee expects these assets be used to
combat the wildlife poaching and trafficking crisis,
counternarcotics, border security, and evacuations of
diplomatic facilities if needed.

Country and Regional Programs

East Asia and the Pacific.--The Committee supports
continued investments for the Asia Pacific Regional Maritime
Initiative.
Europe and Eurasia.--The Committee recommendation includes
$15,000,000 above the request to enhance security, combat
corruption, and support the rule of law in Ukraine and other
independent states of the Former Soviet Union and Central and
Eastern Europe.

Western Hemisphere

Colombia.--The Committee recommendation includes funding
for rule of law, interdiction, and eradication activities in
Colombia. The Committee continues to recognize the strategic
importance of Colombia, and acknowledges the successes made and
the measurable improvements achieved in the everyday lives of
the Colombian people that have resulted over the last decade.
In addition to funds described in the previous paragraph,
the Committee notes that funds are provided under the Western
Hemisphere Regional program to support the efforts of the
Government of Colombia to provide training and technical
assistance to partners in the region and around the world. The
Committee encourages the Department of State to continue to
work with the Government of Colombia to leverage these
activities to best address counternarcotics and law enforcement
challenges worldwide. The Committee appreciates that human
rights are an integral part of the training provided through
United States assistance. The Committee expects that anti-human
trafficking operations will be part of any training courses
that are supported with funds in this Act.
The Committee continues to support aerial eradication
efforts in Colombia and intends that the Department of State
will continue its current practices to: (1) ensure that
chemical herbicides do not pose unreasonable risks or adverse
effects to humans or the environment and to investigate and
evaluate complaints to health or illicit crops and provide fair
compensation for meritorious claims; (2) support programs that
provide alternative sources of income for small-acreage growers
and communities whose illicit crops are targeted in aerial
eradication programs; and (3) only conduct aerial eradication
programs in national parks and reserves if there are no other
effective alternatives and efforts, and if such programs are
done in a manner consistent with Colombian law.
The Committee encourages a continued focus on justice and
rule of law activities, including efforts to address human
rights abuses within the Colombian Armed Forces. The Committee
directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after
enactment of this Act, on the progress made by the Colombian
Armed Forces to address human rights. The report should include
steps taken to promptly refer to civilian jurisdiction during
investigation and prosecution cases involving members of the
Colombian military who have been credibly alleged to have
violated human rights, or to have aided, abetted, or benefitted
from criminal or illegal armed groups and Colombian military
actions to cooperate with civilian prosecutors and judicial
authorities; actions to dismantle paramilitary successor groups
and to protect the rights of human rights defenders,
journalists, trade unionists, and other social activists; and
efforts to demonstrate respect for the rights and territory of
indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities.
Guatemala.--The Committee urges the Department of State to
continue to cooperate with the International Commission against
Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) and encourages all parties in
Guatemala to fully comply with the CICIG's recommendations.
The Committee directs that not less than $3,000,000 shall
be provided to increase the capability of police sexual assault
units in Guatemala in areas of highest prevalence for the
purpose of protecting women and children from sexual assault,
and deterring sexual violence through effective investigation,
apprehension, and prosecution of perpetrators.
Mexico.--The Committee recommendation includes funding to
combat organized crime and drug-trafficking in Mexico and to
help Mexico secure its borders. The Committee intends that the
resources provided will assist the Government of Mexico to
strengthen civilian and judicial institutions, anti-corruption
efforts, and rule of law activities at the federal, state, and
local levels to foster long-term reform objectives.
The Committee supports close and sustained coordination of
law enforcement efforts and intelligence-sharing between the
United States and Mexico to combat the activities of drug
trafficking organizations along our shared border. The
Committee continues to direct the Department of State to work
with all appropriate federal, state, and local entities to
share best practices to address violence associated with drug
trafficking, gun-running, illegal alien smuggling, violence,
and kidnapping along and across the international border
between the United States and Mexico.
The Committee recommendation includes funding above the
request to continue efforts to secure Mexico's borders with a
focus on Mexico's southern border with Guatemala and Belize.
The Committee expects that equipment and training funded in
this and prior Acts will be expedited to enhance the ability of
federal, state, and local entities to conduct law enforcement,
counternarcotics, border control, and counterterrorism
operations throughout Mexico, particularly where drug
trafficking organizations are challenging Mexican authorities
for control of major cities, including those on the United
States-Mexico border. The Committee supports funding to provide
nonintrusive inspection equipment and border improvements,
including to enhance technology and communications
interoperability.
The Committee continues to be concerned with the delivery
of assistance to Mexico and directs the Department of State, in
consultation with other relevant agencies, to provide a report
to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days
after enactment of this Act, describing the implementation of
assistance for Mexico since fiscal year 2008 and to use all
appropriate means necessary to ensure the prompt delivery of
equipment and training. The Committee further directs that such
report should include an assessment of the transnational
criminal organizations operating in Mexico, including an
assessment of the income-generating activities of these
organizations and recommendations on how to combat the
operations, financial networks, and money laundering techniques
of such organizations. This report, or a portion thereof, may
be submitted in classified form if necessary.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a
report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60
days after enactment of this Act, on the progress achieved by
the Government of Mexico to investigate and prosecute within
the new legal framework military and police personnel who are
credibly alleged to have violated human rights; enforce
prohibitions on torture and the inadmissibility of testimony
obtained through torture; and search for the victims of forced
disappearances and investigate and prosecute those responsible
for such crimes. The Committee notes the recent changes made to
the Code of Military Justice and the enactment of a new
National Penal Procedures Code in Mexico and expects the report
to include an analysis of the impact of such changes in the
ongoing process of strengthening its judicial institutions.

Western Hemisphere Regional

Central America Regional Security Initiative.--The
Committee supports efforts to combat the corrosive effects of
drug trafficking, organized crime, and gangs in Central America
and recommends not less than the fiscal year 2014 level for
these purposes. CARSI funding will help countries enhance their
law enforcement operations and reform the justice sector,
thereby making them key partners in the fight against
transnational criminal organizations. The Committee
recommendation includes $30,000,000 above the request and
directs that $20,000,000 be made available for enhanced border
security initiatives with a focus on Guatemala and Belize to
assist with efforts to secure their border with Mexico.
The Committee directs the remaining $10,000,000 be made
available to combat human trafficking through the use of DNA
forensic technology, which is in addition to funds made
available pursuant to section 7060(e) of this Act. The
Committee supports the Department of State's focus on victim
identification and emphasis on partnerships and technology. The
Committee notes that DNA forensic science and DNA databases
have a unique capability to confirm identities and have proven
to be an effective tool in deterring and preventing human
trafficking in Central America, Mexico, and the United States.
The Committee expects the Department of State to work in
partnership with countries in Central America, by further
developing the capacity of governments to utilize DNA forensic
science and databases and strengthening regional cooperation to
combat trafficking in persons. These efforts should include
collaboration with local law enforcement, civil society, and
academic institutions, and also leverage investments from the
private sector. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
consult with Committees on Appropriations, not later than 30
days after enactment of this Act, on the use of funds. The
Committee expects these funds to be provided through an open
and competitive process.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a
report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90
days after enactment of this Act, on how each Central American
government is strengthening their criminal justice system and
United States assistance efforts to support these measures.
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative.--The Committee also
supports CBSI in order to combat organized crime and drug-
related violence and recommends not less than the fiscal year
2014 level for these purposes. The Committee believes that
integration of similar programs in Mexico, Colombia, and the
countries of Central America will contribute to enhanced
security in the region and the United States.
Report.--The Committee directs the Secretary of State, in
coordination with the Administrator of USAID, to provide to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after
enactment of this Act, a report on the uses of all funds
provided under this and any other heading for CBSI and CARSI on
a country-by-country basis for each program, project, and
activity for fiscal years 2010 through 2013. The Committee
further directs the report be updated not later than October
15, 2014, for funds made available in fiscal year 2014.

NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $630,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 605,400,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 672,796,000
Change from enacted level........................... +42,796,000
Change from request................................. +67,396,000

\1\In addition, the fiscal year 2014 enacted level and the Committee
recommendation includes funds under this heading in title VIII
designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency
Deficit Control Act of 1985.

The Committee recommendation includes $672,796,000 for
Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related
Programs. Additional funds are provided under title VIII for
OCO/GWOT.
The Committee notes that funds provided under this heading
are subject to the notification requirements in section
7015(c), including the requirement to identify when funds are
being provided notwithstanding any other provision of law.
Anti-terrorism Programs.--The Committee recommendation
includes $225,500,000 for Anti-terrorism Programs. The
Committee notes the importance of Anti-terrorism Assistance
programs, which provide counterterrorism law enforcement
training to critical partner countries. The Committee supports
efforts of the Department of State and other Federal agencies
in assisting foreign countries to detect, disrupt, and
dismantle terrorist financial networks. The Committee also
supports efforts to assist immigration and border control
officials in foreign countries to identify suspect persons.
Nonproliferation Programs.--The Committee recommendation
includes $294,500,000 for Nonproliferation Programs. The
Committee continues prior year language requiring prior
consultation on all Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund
activities. The Committee emphasizes that nonproliferation
programs of the Department of State and other Federal agencies
are critical to protect the United States, and the Committee
urges close coordination among all agencies involved in
nonproliferation activities.
The Committee continues authority from prior years to
provide voluntary contributions to certain organizations. The
Committee notes the efforts of the IAEA on international
safeguards, nuclear safety, and nuclear security and encourages
the Department of State to collaborate with the IAEA to prevent
the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism.
The Committee notes that the fiscal year 2014 Committee
recommendation directed the Department of State to submit a
report regarding recommendations made by the Commission on the
Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and
Terrorism and expects the report to be submitted as soon as
possible.
The Committee notes with great concern Iran's continued
pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability and views such efforts
as a serious threat to the region. The Committee understands
that preparatory steps are underway for a regional conference
to discuss a Middle East zone free of weapons of mass
destruction and systems for their delivery, as referenced in
the 2010 Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference final
document. The Committee expects the Administration to continue
to insist on its publicly stated policies for the establishment
of such a conference, particularly in the run up to the 2015
Non-Proliferation Review Conference.
The Committee is concerned about Russia's compliance with
its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces
Treaty and directs the Secretary of State to keep Congress
fully apprised of any noncompliance matters. The Committee
believes that when countries do not uphold their arms control
obligations, they should be held accountable.
Regional Stability and Humanitarian Assistance.--The
Committee recognizes the importance of mine removal, mine
victim assistance, and the proper storage and disposition of
small arms/light weapons. The Committee supports continued
efforts related to unexploded ordnance destruction,
particularly in Laos.
Europe and Eurasia.--The Committee recommendation includes
$5,000,000 above the request to enhance security cooperation
with Ukraine and other independent states of the Former Soviet
Union and Central and Eastern Europe.

PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $235,600,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 221,150,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 221,150,000
Change from enacted level........................... -14,450,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $221,150,000 for
Peacekeeping Operations. Consistent with prior years, the
Committee recommendation includes $145,800,000 for the UN
Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia under
this heading, instead of under Contributions for International
Peacekeeping Activities. Additional funds are provided under
title VIII for OCO/GWOT.
Africa Regional.--The Committee recommendation includes
$23,600,000, which is the same as the request, to support
regional counterterrorism, maritime, and border security
programs. The Committee notes this is an increase from fiscal
year 2014 levels and expects that the additional funds be used
to combat wildlife poaching and trafficking.
Child soldiers.--The Committee recommendation includes
language that funds should not be used to support military
training or operations that include child soldiers.
Near East.--The Committee recommendation includes the
budget request for the Multinational Force and Observers
Mission in the Sinai. The Committee expects that any funds from
this Act for force protection requirements of the Mission shall
be subject to prior consultation with, and the regular
notification procedures of, the Committees on Appropriations.

Funds Appropriated to the President

INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $105,573,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 107,474,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 107,474,000
Change from enacted level........................... +1,901
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $107,474,000 for
International Military Education and Training (IMET). The
Committee notes that the regular notification procedures of the
Committees on Appropriations apply to funds provided under this
heading.
The Committee notes that IMET and Expanded IMET (E-IMET)
programs are a valuable part of United States security
assistance. The Committee recognizes that in addition to
providing professional training and education, IMET exposes
foreign students to American democratic values, particularly
respect for civilian control of the military and the
government, and for internationally recognized standards of
individual and human rights. IMET and E-IMET serve as tools to
strengthen military alliances and international coalitions
critical to United States national security.
Burma.--The Committee recommendation does not provide
funding for assistance for Burma.
Child soldiers.--The Committee notes that no funds should
be provided for countries in contravention of the Child
Soldiers Prevention Act (Public Law 110-457) during fiscal year
2015.
Country-by-country report.--The Committee directs the
Secretary of State to submit a detailed report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than September 30,
2015, on the uses of assistance on a country-by-country basis
for fiscal year 2015.

FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level\1\..................... $5,389,280,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 5,110,645,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 5,540,258,000
Change from enacted level........................... +150,978,000
Change from request................................. +429,613,000

The Committee recommendation includes $5,540,258,000 for
Foreign Military Financing Program (FMF). Additional funds are
provided under title VIII for OCO/GWOT.
The Committee recognizes that FMF is a key component of
building partner nation capacity and helping allies and
partners defend themselves. FMF provides grants for the
acquisition of United States defense equipment, services, and
training. The Committee notes that such assistance enables
nations to improve defensive capabilities and fosters bilateral
military relationships with the United States and builds
interoperability in joint missions.
The Committee recommendation continues prior year language
allowing the Secretary of State the ability to expedite the
procurement of defense articles or services for foreign
security forces, following consultation with, and notification
of, the Committees on Appropriations. The Committee notes the
limited use of this authority and encourages its use more
broadly, including for African countries to address the
wildlife poaching crisis.
Funds are recommended for programs in the following
countries:

FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Committee
Country recommendation
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Colombia............................................. $28,500
Egypt................................................ 1,300,000
Israel............................................... 3,100,000
Jordan............................................... 300,000
Mexico............................................... 7,000
Morocco.............................................. 7,000
Philippines.......................................... 50,000
Western Hemisphere Regional.......................... 7,500
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Burma.--The Committee notes there is no funding requested
for assistance for Burma and the Committee recommendation does
not provide assistance for Burma under this heading.
Child soldiers.--The Committee notes that no funds should
be provided for countries in contravention of the Child
Soldiers Prevention Act (Public Law 110-457) during fiscal year
2015.
Colombia.--The Committee recommendation includes
$28,500,000 for assistance for Colombia and supports funds
being used for maritime interdiction and riverine operations.
Europe and Eurasia.--The Committee recommendation includes
$100,000,000 above the request to enhance security cooperation
with Ukraine and other independent states of the Former Soviet
Union and Central and Eastern Europe. The Committee notes that
Ukraine, as a formal NATO partner, is eligible for the full
range of activities listed on NATO's Partnership Cooperation
Menu, which comprises more than 1,600 activities such as
multilateral training exercises and equipment modernization.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to ensure that
Ukraine has the appropriate training and equipment to continue
to work closely with NATO.
Egypt.--The Committee recognizes that continued military-
to-military cooperation between the United States and Egypt is
critical. The Committee continues requirements in section
7041(c) of this Act regarding assistance for Egypt.
Guatemala.--The Committee notes that no funds are requested
for the Guatemalan Army. The Committee expects that if the
decision is made to provide assistance to the Guatemalan Army
during fiscal year 2015, a notification will be submitted
pursuant to section 7015 of this Act. The Committee also
expects that any such notification will include a detailed
description of steps taken to address the issues described in
the joint explanatory statement accompanying division K of
Public Law 113-76.
Iraq.--The Committee notes that funds are provided under
this heading in this Act for assistance to Iraq to enhance the
country's security. The Committee recommendation includes
language in section 7041(c) of this Act, requiring that
assistance for Iraq should be made available to promote
internal and regional stability. In accordance with section
7076 of this Act, the Committee expects the Department of
State, in consultation with the Department of Defense, to
submit a detailed spend plan to the Committees on
Appropriations prior to the obligation of funds.
Israel.--The Committee recommendation provides
$3,100,000,000 in grants for military assistance to Israel,
which is the same as the request. The Committee notes that of
the funds provided for assistance for Israel, not less than
$815,300,000 is available for offshore procurement of military
equipment. The Committee continues prior year language that
funds shall be made available within 30 days of enactment of
this Act.
The Committee notes that the funding provided supports the
current $30,000,000,000 ten-year MOU. The Committee further
notes the importance of Israel as a major strategic partner and
ally of the United States in a very unstable and critical
region of the world. The Committee continues to support the
framework for United States military assistance to Israel as
embodied in the current and previous MOUs. The Committee
recognizes that the United States-Israel partnership is
integral to United States national security interests in the
region and supports the continuation of the MOU framework to
strengthen the strategic partnership. The Committee emphasizes
that the MOU reflects the commitment of the United States to
Israel's security and to ensuring that Israel's qualitative
military edge and defense capabilities are maintained. The
Committee understands that negotiations have begun on a third
MOU and urges the Administration to continue and successfully
conclude these negotiations before the current MOU expires in
2017.
Jordan.--The Committee notes that the Kingdom of Jordan
continues to play a critical role in advancing peace and
stability in the region. The Committee notes the extraordinary
impact of the Syrian crisis on countries in the region, and
directs additional funding under title VIII for Jordan, which
is above the $300,000,000 provided under this heading. The
Committee expects the Department of State to strongly consider
providing additional assistance for border security needs along
the borders of Jordan with Syria and Iraq. The Committee
directs that OCO/GWOT funds shall be provided for Jordan
through amounts noted for the Middle East and North Africa
response.
Lebanon.--The Committee recommendation includes language in
section 7041(e) of this Act requiring that certain conditions
be met prior to the obligation of funds for assistance for
Lebanon. The Committee intends that assistance provided to the
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) will not be used against Israel,
and such assistance will not affect Israel's qualitative
military edge in the region. The Committee further directs the
Secretary of State to submit a report to the Committees on
Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this
Act, in classified form if necessary, on the performance of the
LAF, including an assessment of the operational capabilities of
such forces and how the training, curriculum, and equipment
provided by the United States contributes to those
capabilities. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
regularly consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the
activities of the Lebanese Armed Forces and assistance provided
by the United States.
Military assistance and sales.--The Committee remains
concerned about the military modernization of the PRC and the
increasing frequency of aggressive claims in territorial
disputes, including on the seas and in cyberspace. In response,
regional neighbors are reviewing defense postures and updating
their military hardware. The Committee encourages the
Administration to continue to engage with allies in the region,
such as Taiwan, the Philippines, South Korea, and Japan, on the
political, economic, and military implications of the strategic
rise of the PRC, including through military assistance and
sales programs.
Pakistan.--The Committee notes that funds are provided
under this heading in this Act for assistance to Pakistan. The
Committee recommendation includes language in section 7044(c)
of this Act requiring that certain conditions be met prior to
the obligation of assistance for Pakistan.
Philippines.--The Committee supports assistance for the
Philippines to enhance the strategic relationship between the
United States and the Philippines, including the pursuit of
mutual interests such as freedom of navigation and regional
cooperation on maritime security.
Sri Lanka.--The Committee recommendation includes language
in section 7044(c) of this Act prohibiting assistance for Sri
Lanka unless the Secretary of State certifies to the Committees
on Appropriations that the Government of Sri Lanka is: (1)
conducting credible, thorough investigations of war crimes and
violations of international humanitarian law by government
forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam; (2) bringing
to justice individuals who have been credibly alleged to have
committed such violations; (3) supporting and cooperating with
any UN investigation of war crimes and violations of
international humanitarian law; (4) implementing policies to
protect judicial independence; freedom of expression,
association, assembly, and religion; the right of political
parties, civil society organizations, and journalists to
operate without harassment or interference; and due process of
law, including ending arrest and detention under emergency-type
regulations; (5) providing access to detainees by humanitarian
organizations; and (6) implementing policies to promote
reconciliation and justice including the demilitarization of
public administration and development activities in the north,
and devolution of power.
Yemen.--The Committee recommendation includes language in
section 7041(k) of this Act prohibiting funds for assistance
for Yemen if the Armed Forces of Yemen are controlled by a
foreign terrorist organization. The Committee also directs that
assistance for the Armed Forces of Yemen should be made
available only if such forces are cooperating with the United
States on counterterrorism efforts against al Qaeda and other
terrorist organizations.
Western Hemisphere Regional.--The Committee continues to
support assistance for the countries in the Western Hemisphere
to address counternarcotics and security priorities in the
region, including border security.

TITLE V--MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE

Funds Appropriated to the President

INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $344,020,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 303,439,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 271,270,000
Change from enacted level........................... -72,750,000
Change from request................................. -32,169,000

The Committee recommendation includes $271,270,000 for
International Organizations and Programs. The recommendation
includes no funds for the United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change/UN
Framework Convention on Climate Change.
UNESCO.--The Committee notes that, due to the application
of Public Law 101-246 and Public Law 103-236, United States
contributions are currently being withheld from UNESCO. The
funding recommendation reflects the deduction of the amounts
requested for voluntary contributions to UNESCO in fiscal year
2015.
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).--The Committee
recommendation includes $132,000,000 for UNICEF, the same as
the fiscal year 2014 level.
Transparency and accountability of United Nations
agencies.--The Committee recommendation includes language,
modified from the prior year, that withholds a portion of funds
to United Nations agencies and international organizations
until the Secretary of State certifies that financial and
performance audits are publicly available and whistleblowers
are protected from retaliation.
United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture
(UNVFVT).--The Committee supports continued funding for a
United States voluntary contribution to UNVFVT.
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
(UNHCHR).--The Committee supports continued funding for a
United States voluntary contribution to UNHCHR and urges the
UNHCHR to provide sufficient funding to its offices throughout
Central and South America.

INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Quota reform.--The Committee recommendation does not
include the appropriation and authorization language that was
requested.
Internal IMF budget.--The Committee directs the Secretary
of the Treasury to submit to the Committees on Appropriations
an update to the report required by section 7070(c) of division
K of Public Law 113-76 to provide estimates of IMF surcharges
on outstanding and new loans and the IMF's internal budget for
calendar year 2014.

Concerns about the World Bank Group

Budget support.--The Committee continues to be concerned
about the use of budget support, also known as Development
Policy Loans, in World Bank lending. The Committee directs the
Secretary of the Treasury to keep the Committee updated on
efforts to decrease the use of budget support and keep such
support to its historical levels of under 30 percent of World
Bank lending.
International Finance Corporation (IFC).--The IFC provides
commercial financing in support of private investments in
developing countries including the arrangement of loan
syndications for financial intermediaries, including large
investment banks and private equity funds. The Committee
directs the Secretary of the Treasury to continue to work to
increase the IFC's transparency of such transactions and keep
the Committees on Appropriations updated on any improvements,
if achieved.
Procurement review.--The Committee directs the Secretary of
the Treasury to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 30 days after enactment of this Act, on the status
of the World Bank procurement review, including the potential
impact of any pending recommendations.
Safeguards review.--The Committee notes the World Bank's
review of its safeguard policies and directs the Secretary of
the Treasury to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 30 days after enactment of this Act, on the status
of the safeguards review, including the potential impact of any
pending recommendations.
Trust funds.--The Committee is concerned about adequate
oversight of World Bank-administered trust funds. The Committee
directs the Secretary of the Treasury to report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after
enactment of this Act, on the level of United States
contributions to World Bank-administered trust funds in fiscal
years 2013 and 2014 by trust fund and source of contribution, a
description of fiduciary and performance oversight of such
trust funds and steps needed for improvement, and an assessment
for each trust fund as to whether mismanagement, including any
cases of double charging for services and programs, has taken
place in fiscal years 2013 and 2014.
Fragile and conflict affected states.--The Committee notes
that the World Bank's Independent Evaluation Group (IEG)
reviewed the World Bank's approach to providing assistance to
fragile and conflict-affected states and directs the Secretary
of the Treasury to consult with the Committees on
Appropriations on implementation of IEG recommendations
necessary to improve effectiveness of World Bank programs in
such countries.

North American Development Bank (NADBank)

Community Action Plan.--As in the prior year, the Committee
directs the Secretary of the Treasury to provide a report to
the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after
enactment of this Act, detailing all grants made by the NADBank
under the Community Action Plan facility, the level of retained
earnings or other resources used to support the program, and
new loans made under the expanded eligibility criteria for
calendar year 2013 and estimated for calendar year 2014.
Consultation.--The Secretary of the Treasury shall consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on options the NADBank is
reviewing to expand the scope of projects that can be
considered, including the financing of infrastructure projects
in the border region. Additionally, the Secretary shall consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on NADBank's long-term
capital needs, as well as potential strategies for increasing
NADBank's engagement of private sector capital.
Ports-of-Entry.--The Committee directs the Secretary of the
Treasury to provide to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, a detailed
assessment of the study being conducted by NADBank, in
collaboration with the appropriate United States Federal
agencies and Mexico, to map priority ports-of-entry
infrastructure projects and identify potential financing
structures for those projects.

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $143,750,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 136,563,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 136,563,000
Change from enacted level........................... -7,187,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $136,563,000 for
Global Environment Facility.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $1,355,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 1,290,600,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 1,290,600,000
Change from enacted level........................... -64,400,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $1,290,600,000 for
Contribution to the International Development Association.
The Committee recommendation does not include an
appropriation for the Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND
DEVELOPMENT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $186,957,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 192,921,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 186,957,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. -5,964,000

The Committee recommendation includes $186,957,000 for
Contribution to the International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (IBRD). The Committee recommendation does not
include funds for Transition Fund.
Callable capital.--The Committee recommends a limitation on
the amount that the United States Governor of the IBRD may
subscribe to the callable portion of the United States share of
the General Capital Increase.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLEAN TECHNOLOGY FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $184,630,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 201,253,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -184,630,000
Change from request................................. -201,253,000

The Committee recommendation does not include an
appropriation for Contribution to the Clean Technology Fund.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE STRATEGIC CLIMATE FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $49,900,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 63,184,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -49,900,000
Change from request................................. -63,184,000

The Committee recommendation does not include an
appropriation for Contribution to the Strategic Climate Fund.

GLOBAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $133,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -133,000,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation does not include an
appropriation for Global Agriculture and Food Security Program,
which is the same as the fiscal year 2015 request.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $102,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 102,020,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 102,020,000
Change from enacted level........................... +20,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $102,020,000 for
Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Callable capital.--The Committee recommendation includes a
limitation on the amount that the United States Governor of the
IDB may subscribe to the callable portion of the United States
share of the General Capital Increase.

ENTERPRISE FOR THE AMERICAS MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $6,298,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -6,298,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation does not include an
appropriation for Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral
Investment Fund, which is the same as the fiscal year 2015
request.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $109,854,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 115,250,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 109,854,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. -5,396,000

The Committee recommendation includes $109,854,000 for
Contribution to the Asian Development Fund.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $106,586,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 112,194,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 106,586,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. -5,608,000

The Committee recommendation includes $106,586,000 for
Contribution to the Asian Development Bank (AsDB).
Callable capital.--The Committee recommendation includes a
limitation on the amount that the United States Governor of the
AsDB may subscribe to the callable portion of the United States
share of the General Capital Increase.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $32,418,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 34,119,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 32,418,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. -1,701,000

The Committee recommendation includes $32,418,000 for
Contribution to the African Development Bank (AfDB).
Callable capital.--The Committee recommendation includes a
limitation on the amount that the United States Governor of the
AfDB may subscribe to the callable portion of the United States
share of the General Capital Increase.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $176,336,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 195,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 176,336,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. -18,664,000

The Committee recommendation includes $176,336,000 for
Contribution to the African Development Fund.

CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $30,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 30,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 30,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for
Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural
Development.

TITLE VI--EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE

Export-Import Bank of the United States

INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $5,100,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 5,750,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 5,750,000
Change from enacted level........................... +650,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $5,750,000 for the
Export-Import Bank of the United States (Export-Import Bank)
Inspector General.
The Committee directs the Office of Inspector General to
provide to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45
days after enactment of this Act, a spend plan and a summary of
the oversight work that will be undertaken during the fiscal
year.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $115,500,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 117,650,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 105,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... -10,500,000
Change from request................................. -12,650,000

The Committee recommendation includes $105,000,000 for
Export-Import Bank Administrative Expenses and does not include
an appropriation for the Export-Import Bank Subsidy
Appropriation.
The Committee recommendation does not extend the Export-
Import Bank's authorization that expires at the end of fiscal
year 2014.

Overseas Private Investment Corporation

NONCREDIT ACCOUNT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $62,574,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 71,800,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 62,574,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. -9,226,000

The Committee recommendation includes $62,574,000 for
Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) Noncredit
Account for administrative expenses.

PROGRAM ACCOUNT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $27,371,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 25,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 25,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... -2,371,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes $25,000,000 for the
program account for the direct and guaranteed loan credit
programs of OPIC.
The Committee recommendation does not extend OPIC's
authorization that expires at the end of fiscal year 2014.
The Committee directs the President of OPIC to include in
its fiscal year 2016 congressional budget justification a
confidential annex that describes new loans, guarantees, and
insurance approved in fiscal year 2014 by category, recipient,
country, level of OPIC resources provided, and source year of
financing used, as well as any updates to the previous report.
The Committee also directs OPIC to provide additional detail,
including a description of the positive and negative subsidy
assigned to the largest projects and the level of guarantee
provided.
The Committee directs OPIC to continue to adhere to the
directives contained in House Report 112-494 with respect to
investment funds, local currency guarantees, and non-
governmental and private and voluntary organizations.
The Committee directs the President of OPIC to provide an
update on the report to the Committees on Appropriations
required in House Report 113-185 on the following: efforts to
conduct an actuarial review of OPIC's loan portfolio to project
the long-term health of its programs and plans to post such
review on the agency's Web site; steps taken to increase
oversight for loans and guarantees not subject to the Credit
Committee for approval; steps taken to measure the long-term
development impact of OPIC loans and investment funds after
OPIC financing has been provided; and steps taken to increase
oversight for OPIC's newest investment vehicles, including but
not limited to ``impact'' investment funds and microfinance
investment vehicles.

TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $55,073,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 67,700,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 57,573,000
Change from enacted level........................... +2,500,000
Change from request................................. -10,127,000

The Committee recommendation includes $57,573,000 for Trade
and Development Agency.
Procurement assistance.--The Committee recommendation
includes up to $2,500,000 to support global procurement
assistance from USTDA to educate and train foreign governments
and public officials about how to establish procurement
practices and policies for programs funded in this Act by
USAID, MCC, and Department of State assistance programs. The
Committee expects that such assistance will focus on training
on risk mitigation measures, as well as on integrating life-
cycle cost analysis and best-value determination in a fair,
transparent manner.

TITLE VII--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Provisions Retained From the Fiscal Year 2014 Act

The Committee recommends retaining the following general
provisions from division K of Public Law 113-76 unchanged
except for technical corrections, references to prior fiscal
years, and new section numbers where appropriate:
Sec. 7001. Allowances and Differentials.
Sec. 7002. Unobligated Balances Report.
Sec. 7003. Consulting Services.
Sec. 7005. Personnel Actions.
Sec. 7006. Prohibition on First-Class Travel.
Sec. 7007. Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain
Countries.
Sec. 7009. Transfer Authority.
Sec. 7010. Reporting Requirement.
Sec. 7011. Availability of Funds.
Sec. 7012. Limitation on Assistance to Countries in
Default.
Sec. 7014. Reservations of Funds.
Sec. 7016. Notification on Excess Defense Equipment.
Sec. 7018. Prohibition on Funding for Abortions and
Involuntary Sterilization.
Sec. 7019. Allocations.
Sec. 7020. Representation and Entertainment Expenses.
Sec. 7021. Prohibition on Assistance to Governments
Supporting International Terrorism.
Sec. 7022. Authorization Requirements.
Sec. 7023. Definition of Program, Project, and Activity.
Sec. 7024. Authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American
Foundation and United States African Development Foundation.
Sec. 7025. Commerce, Trade and Surplus Commodities.
Sec. 7026. Separate Accounts.
Sec. 7027. Eligibility for Assistance.
Sec. 7030. Debt-For-Development.
Sec. 7033. Multi-year Pledges.
Sec. 7035. Arab League Boycott of Israel.
The Committee recommendation retains language regarding the
Arab League Boycott of Israel without modification. The
Committee is concerned about international efforts to
stigmatize and isolate Israel through the BDS (boycott,
divestment, and sanctions) movement. The Committee urges the
Secretary of State to use all available tools and opportunities
to oppose this movement and to recognize it as an impediment to
peace. The Committee directs, as part of the annual report to
Congress on the Arab League Boycott of Israel, that the
President add information about the BDS campaign, covering
companies, organizations and countries, including state
investment vehicles, that are involved in promoting the
movement, as well as specific steps the Department of State has
taken and expects to take to discourage or end politically-
motivated efforts to boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel
or Israeli entities.
Sec. 7036. Palestinian Statehood.
Sec. 7037. Restrictions Concerning the Palestinian
Authority.
Sec. 7038. Prohibition on Assistance to the Palestinian
Broadcasting Corporation.
Sec. 7039. Assistance for the West Bank and Gaza.
Sec. 7046. Prohibition of Payments to United Nations
Members.
Sec. 7047. War Crimes Tribunals Drawdown.
Sec. 7049. Community-Based Police Assistance.
Sec. 7050. Prohibition on Promotion of Tobacco.
Sec. 7051. International Conferences.
Sec. 7052. Aircraft Transfer and Coordination.
Sec. 7053. Parking Fines and Real Property Taxes Owed by
Foreign Governments.
Sec. 7054. Landmines and Cluster Munitions.
Sec. 7055. Prohibition on Publicity or Propaganda.
Sec. 7056. Limitation on Residence Expenses.
Sec. 7057. United States Agency for International
Development Management.
Sec. 7061. Arms Trade Treaty.
Sec. 7062. Request for Documents.
Sec. 7067. Extradition.
Sec. 7068. Commercial Leasing of Defense Articles.
Sec. 7072. Special Defense Acquisition Fund.
Sec. 7074. Enterprise Funds.
Sec. 7075. Use of Funds in Contravention of This Act.

New Provisions or Provisions Revised Compared to the Fiscal Year 2014
Act

The Committee recommends revising provisions in division K
of Public Law 113-76 and adding new provisions, as follows:
Sec. 7004, Diplomatic Facilities, is modified in subsection
(d) by expanding the notification requirements for acquisition
of property or award of construction contracts for overseas
diplomatic facilities; in subsection (e) by continuing in
modified form the limitation on funds for the New London
Embassy and the relocation of the Embassy to the Holy See; and
by deleting subsection (f).
The Committee recommendation continues the requirements of
section 7004(e)(2) of Public Law 113-76 regarding a report that
must be submitted prior to funds being obligated for the
relocation of the United States Embassy to the Holy See. The
Committee notes that the Department of State has committed to
ensuring that the United States Embassy to the Holy See has the
equivalent stature and ceremonial nature as other United States
Embassies in Rome.
Sec. 7008, Coups d'Etat, is modified by including a new
requirement regarding a determination by the Secretary of
State; and allowing funds to be restored under certain
conditions.
Sec. 7013, Prohibition on Taxation of United States
Assistance, is modified in (g)(2) by modifying the reference to
individual income taxes.
Sec. 7015, Notification Requirements, is modified in (a)(6)
by adding ``branches'' or ``other units of personnel''; in
subsection (c) by expanding requirements for reprogramming
notifications; and in (f) deleting Bahrain, Bolivia, Ecuador,
Egypt, Guatemala, Honduras, Tunisia, and Venezuela.
The Committee notes that under extenuating circumstances
the Secretary of State must exercise authority that allows
funds to be spent ``notwithstanding any other provision of
law''. While the Committee understands the need for the
Secretary of State to exercise this authority, the Committee
encourages its judicious use and directs the Secretary of State
to notify the Committees on Appropriations in writing within
five days each time such authority is used, and provide a
justification for such action. The Committee notes that this
requirement is in addition to the last proviso of section
7015(c) of this Act.
The Committee notes that all notification requirements
apply to funds appropriated in title VIII for OCO/GWOT.
Sec. 7017, Limitation on Availability of Funds for
International Organizations and Programs, is modified to change
the subsection 7049(a) to 7048(a).
Sec. 7028, Local Competition, is modified by deleting
subsection (c).
The Committee directs the Administrator of USAID to submit
a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than
October 30, 2015, on acquisition and assistance instruments.
The report should include a description of USAID policy and
guidance on determining the type of mechanism, including the
number of awards and corresponding value of each type of award,
and whether such awards were made at USAID missions or
centrally. The Committee directs the Administrator of USAID to
consult with Committees on Appropriations on the level and type
of data to be included in such report.
Sec. 7029, International Financial Institutions, is
modified as follows: modifying the certification required in
(a) to include ``taking steps'' to require certain policies, by
changing the ``should'' to ``may'', and by applying the
provision to trust funds for which funds are made available in
title V in this and prior Acts; and by deleting subsection (f).
Sec. 7031, Financial Management and Budget Transparency, is
modified in subsection (d) by limiting the authority to funds
made available under Economic Support Fund.
In subsection (c), the Committee notes that the Department
of State has interpreted the term ``significant corruption'' in
this subsection to be corrupt activities that would result in a
denial under the 2004 Presidential Proclamation 7750.
Sec. 7032, Democracy Programs, is modified by deleting the
overall funding directive; deleting the expansion of the
definition to include rescue scholars; deleting the
requirements on assistance for the People's Republic of China
and North Korea; and modifying requirements on governance
programs.
Subsection (f) includes new language directing funds for
the Western Hemisphere for democracy promotion. The Committee
includes an additional $10,000,000 above the budget request. Of
the additional $10,000,000, the Committee directs $3,000,000
for Venezuela for a total of $8,000,000 when combined with
funds requested for such purposes; $2,000,000 for Nicaragua,
for a total of $8,000,000 when combined with funds requested
for such purposes; and $5,000,000 to support democracy programs
in Bolivia and Ecuador. The Committee directs the Secretary of
State and the Administrator of USAID, in consultation with the
National Endowment for Democracy, to consult with the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after
enactment of this Act, on the use of such funds.
The Committee continues to support the efforts of the
Parliamentary Forum for Democracy in advancing democracy and
democratic institutions around the world. The Committee directs
the Secretary of State and the Administrator of USAID, in
consultation with the National Endowment for Democracy, to
consult with the Committees on Appropriations, not later than
45 days after enactment of this Act, on how to expand such
efforts.
The Committee supports continued investments in programs
that enhance the success of elections, including through
comprehensive programs that help prepare for and manage
elections, train political parties, educate voters, and enhance
transparency and accountability.
The Committee notes that elections are scheduled to take
place in 14 African countries during 2015 and directs the
Secretary of State and Administrator of USAID to consult with
the Committees on Appropriations on conflict mitigation plans
for such countries.
The Committee remains concerned about USAID activities in
countries that have non-permissive environments. The Committee
is aware that USAID is undergoing a review of democracy
programs in closed societies in order to develop a policy
framework that will guide decisions on such programs based on
analysis of certain factors, including assessing risk for
partners and for USAID programs more broadly. The Committee
supports such a review and directs the Administrator of USAID
to continue to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on
the development of the policy framework and plans for how it
will be implemented, which should include the steps USAID will
take to ensure the safety of partners that work in closed
societies as well as the training provided and identification
of security risks.
The Committee notes the important role the media plays in
building democratic societies and continues to support efforts
to increase access to information and professionalize media
internationally. However, the Committee is troubled by reports
that certain United States-funded independent media programs
may exhibit bias in their reporting and in the activities they
support. The Committee directs the Department of State and
USAID to ensure that funds provided for independent media
programs only support organizations that provide neutral,
unbiased reporting that accurately represents a wide array of
viewpoints and principles of journalistic integrity; are
competitively awarded; and include cost-matching requirements,
as appropriate. The Committee expects the spend plan required
for democracy programs to include how programs for independent
media ensure that reporting, and any media training on
reporting, will reflect these principles.
The Committee notes the proliferation of laws that restrict
freedom of religion and expression, which has especially
impacted religious minorities. The Committee is particularly
concerned that blasphemy laws are being used to silence
journalists and citizens engaging in legitimate political
discourse, and that enforcement of apostasy laws are being
targeted against women and religious minorities, often
resulting in indefinite detention or death without trial. The
Committee directs the Secretary of State and the Administrator
of USAID to ensure that religious freedom is included in
governance programming and activities. The Committee further
directs that assistance be made available to communities
affected by blasphemy and apostasy laws and notes the directive
under Migration and Refugee Assistance with respect to
humanitarian assistance for vulnerable and minority
communities.
Sec. 7034, Special Provisions, is modified in subsection
(e) by replacing ``may'' with ``shall'' and adding authority to
allow funds to be used for a contribution to establish and
maintain memorial sites of genocide; in subsection (h) by
replacing ``may'' with ``should''; in subsection (j) by
deleting paragraphs (1) and (2) and deleting subsections (i),
(k), (l), (n), (o), (p), (q), and (r). Paragraphs (1), (2) and
(7) of subsection (m) are deleted.
The bill deletes subsection (s) because the expanded
authority for the HIV/AIDS Working Capital Fund as enacted in
fiscal year 2014 will continue to apply.
The report required in subsection (f) shall include the
estimated timeline and criteria for evaluating the Partner
Vetting System (PVS) pilot program for expansion, including
efforts to standardize and streamline vetting processes and
under what circumstances direct vetting should be used; a
description of consultations with governmental and
nongovernmental stakeholders affected by the pilot program,
including long-standing implementing partners and United States
Government staff based in the field; concerns raised during
such consultations; and any changes USAID and the Department of
State plan to make in response to such concerns. The Committee
expects the PVS pilot program, which is intended to safeguard
against the inadvertent disbursement of funds to a terrorist or
terrorist organization, will be fully implemented and directs
all stakeholders within the United States Government to
coordinate such implementation to maximize efficiency, and
ensure its equal application to the programs and activities of
the Department of State and USAID.
Sec. 7040, Limitation on Assistance for the Palestinian
Authority, is modified in subsection (f) by prohibiting funds
to any power-sharing government that is based on agreement with
Hamas, unless conditions required in the Palestinian Anti-
terrorism Act of 2006 (PATA) are met. The Committee has not
allocated funds for the Palestinian Authority because the
current government was put in place based on an agreement with
Hamas. The Committee has, therefore, deferred the decision to
provide funds until it can be determined that such government
is actually adhering to the requirements included in the PATA.
Sec. 7041, Near East, is similar to section 7041 in the
prior year, with the following modifications:
Subsection (a) is modified by deleting funding directive
under Economic Support Fund; including different notification
requirements; including a reporting requirement on the
withholding of defense articles; and updating certification
requirements on fiscal year 2015 funds for Egypt.
The Committee directs that not less than $35,000,000 of the
funds made available for assistance for Egypt under Economic
Support Fund should be made available for higher education
programs, including not less than $10,000,000 for scholarships
at not-for-profit institutions for Egyptian students with high
financial need.
The Committee notes the lack of clarity in the
Administration's policy toward Egypt and therefore directs the
Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of
Defense and the Administrator of USAID, to submit a strategy to
the appropriate congressional committees, not later than 90
days after enactment of this Act, on United States bilateral
assistance to Egypt. The Committee expects the strategy to be
based on a multi-year strategic review of military and economic
assistance to assess its effectiveness in achieving United
States key national security objectives, advancing Egypt's
political transition through democratic principles, and growing
the Egyptian economy. The strategy should address how
assistance will strengthen the Egyptian government's capacity
on counterterrorism, border security, and protection of
religious minorities, including Coptic Christians, as well as
strengthen democratic institutions, stimulate private sector
growth, and foster a vibrant civil society and free press.
The Committee notes the conditions in section 7041(a)(1),
requiring that funds available for Egypt may only be made
available if the Secretary of State certifies to the Committees
on Appropriations that such government is sustaining the
strategic relationship with the United States and is meeting
its obligations under the 1979 Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. The
Committee expects that these factors will be considered when
developing the strategy described.
The Committee remains concerned by the lack of resolution
with respect to the inappropriate prosecution and conviction of
United States nongovernmental organization personnel in Egypt
and the negative impact it could have on their ability to
pursue employment that involves international travel. The
Committee expects the Department of State to take all necessary
measures with the Government of Egypt to ensure the convictions
are overturned and notes the authority to withhold funds in
subparagraph (2)(C).
The Committee notes USAID's support for programs that
address the unique and historical antiquities in Egypt and
appreciates the role these efforts have in supporting economic
development.
Subsection (b), Iran, is modified by deleting the
subsection that incorporates prior year law by reference, and
inserting a policy statement on Iran, prohibition on funds, and
requiring two reports. The Committee directs that the report
required in paragraph (B) include an assessment of the
following: (1) Iran's compliance with its commitments under the
Joint Plan of Action; (2) any significant change in its nuclear
program and of the estimated breakout time needed to secure the
minimum amount of fissile material required for a nuclear
explosive device; (3) any significant change in Iran's
ballistic missile development and acquisition programs,
including warheads and other delivery vehicles; and (4) the
adequacy of existing inspection and verification measures to
detect Iran's ability to engage in clandestine activities,
including acquiring nuclear-related material, equipment, or
technology from foreign sources, and any actions required to
improve such measures.
Subsection (c), Iraq, is modified by changing paragraph
(1), deleting paragraph (2), and modifying paragraph (3) by
deleting the reporting requirement and the withholding of
funds.
The Committee notes that Article 121 of the Constitution of
Iraq states that regions and governorates shall be allocated an
equitable share of the national revenues sufficient to
discharge their responsibilities and duties, but having regard
to their resources, needs, and the percentage of the
population. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
work with the government of Iraq to ensure that the Kurdish
Regional Government receives sufficient revenues and security
assistance to address the increasing security challenges in the
region.
Subsection (d), Jordan, is modified in paragraph (1)(B)
relating to funding levels.
Subsection (e), Lebanon, is modified by deleting paragraph
(3) related to notwithstanding authority.
Subsection (f), Libya, is modified by deleting paragraph
(2) and inserting a requirement related to vetting procedures.
Subsection (g), Loan Guarantees and Enterprise Funds, is
modified by deleting subparagraph (B) providing authority for
enterprise funds.
Subsection (h), Morocco, is modified by requiring that
funds made available for Morocco also be made available for
regions and territories administered by Morocco, including the
Western Sahara. The report required in this subsection shall
include: (1) a description of the needs related to development
and democratic reform in the regions and territories
administered by Morocco and how funds made available in title
III of this Act for assistance for Morocco will be used to
address such needs; and (2) steps taken to resolve the
longstanding dispute over the Western Sahara, based on autonomy
under Moroccan sovereignty, including efforts to address
durable humanitarian solutions to the protracted refugee crisis
in the camps near Tindouf, Algeria.
Subsection (i), Syria, is not modified; however, the
Committee notes the impact of the Syrian crisis on minority
populations and other vulnerable communities in Syria and the
region and encourages the Department of State and USAID to
provide need-based aid to such populations and communities. The
Committee notes the volatile security situation inside Syria
and urges the Department of State and USAID to continue to
consider appropriate protocols when determining how best to
deliver humanitarian and non-lethal civilian assistance.
The Committee recognizes that children are particularly
vulnerable from the conflict in Syria and encourages the
Department of State and USAID to continue to prioritize access
to programs that assist children with recovery from trauma and
develop their skills so they can play a meaningful role in the
rebuilding of their country and the stability of the region.
The Committee recognizes the extraordinary needs related to
the Syrian crisis, political transitions in the Middle East and
North Africa, and renewed violence in Iraq and provides an
additional $530,000,000 in title VIII under Economic Support
Fund, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, Non-
proliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs,
and Foreign Military Financing Program for the purposes
described in the overview of this report. Of the funds
provided, the Committee directs not less than $340,000,000 for
assistance for Jordan. Any funds provided to support activities
described in subsection (i) should be made available from
remaining funds.
Subsection (j), West Bank and Gaza, is modified by deleting
the waiver in paragraph (2), and including a withholding of
funds to the Palestinian Authority of an amount equivalent to
that expended by the Palestinian Authority in payments related
to acts of terror.
Sec. 7042, Africa, is modified by deleting subsections (c),
(d), (e), (g), (h), (i), (k), (l), and (m); in subsection (b)
by changing the funding designations and deleting paragraph
(2); inserting a new subsection (d) regarding funds for natural
resource transparency; and inserting a new subsection (f) on
South Sudan.
The Committee commends the work of International Criminal
Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the Special Court for Sierra
Leone (SCSL) in ensuring justice for the victims and survivors
of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The
Committee notes the SCSL has completed its mission and
transitioned to the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone and
further notes the ICTR has concluded all trials at first
instance and will complete appeals cases next year. Section
7047 of this Act continues the war crimes tribunals drawdown
authority.
The Committee directs the Department of State to continue
the reporting requirement contained in the Joint Explanatory
Statement of Public Law 113-76 on the LRA during fiscal year
2015.
The Committee directs that none of the funds appropriated
by this Act for bilateral economic assistance may be made
available for assistance to the central government of any
country that admits President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan. The
prohibition shall apply unless the Secretary of State
determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that
such admission occurred for the purposes of bringing to justice
President Omar al-Bashir for crimes against humanity, war
crimes, or genocide, or furthering the peace process between
Sudan and South Sudan. The prohibition shall not apply to
assistance provided for humanitarian purposes.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a
report, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on
steps taken by the Department of State and the Government of
the Democratic Republic of Congo to resume the issuance of exit
permits for legally adopted Congolese children who have already
received immigrant travel visas to the United States.
The Committee condemns Boko Haram for its violent attacks
on civilian targets, including schools, mosques, churches,
villages, and agricultural centers in Nigeria and encourages
the Government of Nigeria to strengthen efforts to protect
children seeking to obtain an education and to hold those who
conduct such violent attacks accountable. The Committee further
encourages the Department of State and USAID to continue their
support for initiatives that promote the human rights of women
and girls in Nigeria.
Sec. 7043, East Asia and the Pacific, is modified by
deleting subsections (a) and (c), paragraphs (b)(3), (d)(1) and
(2) from the prior year and replacing subsection (e)(3) with a
prohibition of certain assistance for the Government of the
PRC.
The committee recommendation continues the authority and
funding for economic and development assistance for the people
of Burma, but includes no funding under the headings
``International Military Education and Training'' and ``Foreign
Military Financing Program'' to support Burma's military. Prior
to the provision of such assistance in the future, the
Committee expects the Government of Burma to continue its
democratic transition, including by: (1) ensuring Burma's
military is no longer committing human rights abuses, is
undertaking meaningful steps to improve accountability of
security forces, and is punishing military officials found
guilty of violating such rights; (2) amending the constitution
to ensure civilian control of the military and the transparency
of its budget; and (3) allowing unfettered access to all areas
in Burma by domestic and international humanitarian
organizations and human rights monitors.
The Committee expects the Secretary of State to continue to
work with the Government of the Philippines to make progress on
the following: (1) strengthening the government institutions
that are working to eliminate extrajudicial executions and
forced disappearances, (2) promoting military officers who
demonstrate professionalism and respect for human rights, and
(3) preventing violence and intimidation against journalists or
members of legal and other civil society organizations who
advocate for human rights.
Sec. 7044, South Asia, is modified by deleting subsections
(b), (c), and (e). Subsection (a) ``Afghanistan'', is modified
in paragraph (2) ``Assistance'' and paragraph (3)
``Certification requirement''.
The report required in subparagraph (1)(B) shall include:
(1) an assessment of the security environment in Afghanistan
with respect to United States Government facilities and
personnel, and the impact of the withdrawal of United States
Armed Forces from Afghanistan on such environment; (2) an
assessment of the security requirements at current and planned
diplomatic facilities throughout Afghanistan, the number of
personnel at such facilities, including locally employed staff,
contractors, and United States Government personnel; (3) a
description of the duties of such personnel, and costs
associated with contractor personnel; (4) a justification for
each ongoing or planned construction project, and the plans
for, and status of, each such project, including verification
of land-use agreements; (5) the types of any non-traditional
equipment to be used by the Department of State to meet the
security requirements at each facility identified in (2), and
whether agreement with the host government exists to use such
equipment; (6) a description of contingency plans, including
evacuation, at each facility; (7) a descriptive timeline from
fiscal years 2015 to 2017 for downsizing the civilian and sub-
provincial presence and staff at Embassy Kabul, including
anticipated reductions in operations costs and staffing for
each fiscal year by agency and for each current and planned
facility, and modifications to ongoing or planned construction
projects to reflect the planned reductions in staff; (8)
diplomatic and development programs supported by the United
States at each such facility, including program timelines,
benchmarks, and quantitative and qualitative metrics; and (9) a
determination that all Department of State and USAID projects
implemented by organizations requiring security in Afghanistan
have qualified and reliable security personnel, equipment, and
services, and that such security is cost effective and
efficient.
Subparagraph (2)(A) requires that funds appropriated under
the headings ``Economic Support Fund'' and ``International
Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement'' for assistance for
Afghanistan shall be prioritized for the following programs:
civil society, anti-trafficking, counter-narcotics, education,
elections, gender, health, private sector development, rule of
law, stabilization and local governance, and to address food
insecurity.
The Committee directs that the spend plan required for
Afghanistan in section 7076 of this Act include achievable and
sustainable goals, benchmarks for measuring progress, and
expected results. The Committee further directs the spend plan
be updated 6 months after the initial submission of such plan
with the status of achieving these goals and benchmarks.
Subsection (b) Pakistan, is modified by deleting
subparagraphs (1)(B), (2)(B), (2)(C), and (2)(D). The Committee
is deeply concerned about the plight of religious minorities in
Pakistan and urges the Department of State to prioritize
programs that assist law enforcement in developing and
implementing a plan for the protection of religious minority
communities and their places of worship. The Committee expects
the Department of State to consider conditioning non-
humanitarian assistance on substantive improvements in
religious freedom including efforts to reform or repeal
Pakistan's blasphemy laws and anti-Ahmadi laws. The Committee
directs the Department of State and USAID to support inter-
faith initiatives that honor the legacy of the late Shahbaz
Bhatti, the Christian Cabinet minister who was assassinated
because he was an outspoken critic of his country's blasphemy
laws. The Committee further directs that the spend plan
required by section 7076 include efforts to promote religious
freedom including in the areas outlined above.
The Committee encourages the Department of State and USAID
to support programs that are transparent, accountable, and
encourage local community engagement to address Pakistan's
development needs.
Sec. 7045, Western Hemisphere, is modified by deleting
subsections (c) and (f) concerning Guatemala and Mexico; by
updating guidelines on assistance for Colombia in subsection
(a), Cuba in subsection (b), Haiti in subsection (c), and
Honduras in subsection (d); and by including a new section (e)
relating to border security and human trafficking. Subsection
(d) requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after
enactment of this Act, on the steps being taken by the
Government of Honduras to address certain matters related to
human rights. The Committee expects the report to address
whether the Government of Honduras is taking steps to do the
following: (1) implement policies to protect freedom of
expression and association, and due process of law; (2)
investigate and prosecute in the civilian justice system, in
accordance with Honduran and international law, personnel who
are credibly alleged to have violated human rights; and (3)
cooperate with civilian judicial authorities in such cases.
Sec. 7048, Limitations on the United Nations, is modified
in subsection (a) by including the United Nations Department of
Peacekeeping Operations in the annual withholding and deleting
the ability to waive the condition; in subsection (b) expanding
the restriction to all funds in this Act and deleting (b)(3);
in subsection (c) prohibiting funds for the United Nations
Human Rights Council unless the Secretary of State determines
and reports that participation is in the national security
interest of the United States and the Council is taking steps
to remove Israel as a permanent agenda item and reports on such
steps; in subsection (d) specifying a number of transparency
and accountability reforms for the United Nations Relief and
Works Agency that must be met before receiving funds from this
Act; in subsection (f) allowing the Secretary of State to waive
the prohibitions in subsections (a) and (d) to avert a
humanitarian crisis; and in subsection (g) applying the
reporting requirement to all funds made available for
contributions.
Sec. 7058, Global Health Activities, is modified by
deleting the proviso in subsection (a), modifying subsection
(c) to include polio, deleting subsection (d), and inserting a
new subsection (b) limiting the level of funds provided in this
Act for family planning to not more than $461,000,000.
Sec. 7059, Gender Equality, is modified in subsection (c)
by requiring a funding level for gender-based violence.
The Committee directs the Ambassador-at-Large for Global
Women's Issues, Department of State, and the Senior Coordinator
for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment, USAID, to jointly
submit a report, not later than 180 days after enactment of
this Act, on the allocation of funds for gender-related
programs and activities for the previous fiscal year.
The Committee encourages the Department of State and USAID
to continue to support programs that engage and assist women
working to counter the threat of violent extremism.
The Committee notes the positive role women play in
addressing development challenges, and supports including women
entrepreneurs in science and technology programming.
Sec. 7060, Sector Allocations, is modified in subsection
(a) by providing a funding level in subparagraph (1)(C) and
modifying funding levels and purposes in paragraph (2), by
deleting subsections (b), (c), and (f), in subsection (d) by
modifying funding levels, in subsection (g) by modifying
funding levels and inserting paragraph (2), and by inserting a
new subsection (b).
Subsection (e), Trafficking in Persons, includes not less
than $58,000,000 for activities to combat trafficking in
persons internationally, which is $10,000,000 above the fiscal
year 2014 estimate and $11,000,000 above the budget request. Of
the amounts provided, $39,000,000 is included under
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, of which
$33,000,000 is directed for programs administered by the Office
to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (J/TIP). The
Committee notes $12,000,000 is provided under D&CP for the
operational costs of J/TIP, which is described further under
D&CP in this report.
The Committee directs that $10,000,000 be made available to
support a multifaceted anti-human trafficking program in
Guatemala, which includes the Development Assistance budget
request of $1,500,000 and an additional $8,500,000 from
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement. The
Committee expects these funds to support a holistic response,
including through the criminal justice system, local
governments, and community and faith-based organizations. The
Committee notes funding for this initiative is focused on
Guatemala in order to maximize impact and is intended to serve
as a model for other countries in combating human trafficking.
The Committee expects J/TIP, the Bureau for International
Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, and USAID to closely
coordinate implementation and notes the consultation
requirement on the use of funds.
The Committee expects remaining funds will be prioritized
for countries with the greatest need and to continue to support
child protection compacts pursuant to Public Law 113-4. The
Committee notes the rapid escalation of cyber-sex crime in the
Philippines and supports efforts to enhance the capacity of the
Philippine National Police to adequately respond.
The Committee urges the Administrator of USAID to
strengthen implementation of the Counter-Trafficking in Persons
(C-TIP) policy. The Administrator should ensure that USAID
personnel and implementing partners are appropriately educated
and trained according to the Counter-Trafficking in Persons
Field Guide. C-TIP activities should be integrated into other
development programs and methods for program evaluation in
order to decrease vulnerability to or prevalence of human
trafficking and forced labor, consistent with section 107A(e)
of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000.
Subsection (b), Conservation, includes $225,000,000 in
title III for biodiversity conservation programs, which is
$12,500,000 above fiscal year 2014. The Committee notes funds
from biodiversity are used to meet the funding directive to
combat wildlife poaching and trafficking and has, therefore,
increased the total amount provided for biodiversity. The
Committee directs not less than $2,000,000 to implement and
enforce the Lacey Act (section 8204 of Public Law 110-246),
$10,500,000 for biodiversity programs in the Brazilian Amazon,
including efforts that seek to build the capacity of Brazil to
manage its own protected areas, and $20,000,000 for such
programs in the Andean Amazon. The Committee also supports
programs to protect sustainable landscapes, in addition to
funding for biodiversity conservation. The Committee notes that
demand for paper and wood products is rapidly increasing and
that programs that support responsible forest management are
needed to assist in protecting vulnerable forests, such as high
conservation value forests, from illegal logging and
encroachment.
The Committee remains concerned about the wildlife poaching
and trafficking crisis and the continued negative effect it is
having on international security and stability and the
implications for endangered species. The Committee notes that
the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife products is
estimated at $8,000,000,000 to $10,000,000,000 annually. The
Committee recognizes the severity of poaching in Africa,
particularly with respect to elephant ivory and rhinoceros
horn, and the destabilizing effect it has on regional security,
including by providing a significant source of financing for
armed groups with links to transnational organized crime and
terrorism.
The Committee directs that not less than $45,000,000 in
titles III and IV be made available to address this urgent
crisis, including to strengthen law enforcement capacity,
enhance regional cooperation and anti-trafficking networks,
improve port and border security at key transit points, promote
community-based approaches for wildlife protection, and support
programs to reduce consumer demand in Asia. The Committee
encourages expeditious implementation of the National Strategy
for Combating Wildlife Trafficking. The Committee notes such
strategy calls for the use of innovative and science-based
analytical tools to combat poaching and wildlife trafficking.
The Committee supports efforts to engage with the private
sector and nongovernmental organizations in the development and
use of such tolls. The Committee also encourages leveraging
private sector expertise for programs aimed at reducing demand
for illegal wildlife products.
The Committee notes the continued immediate need for
training and equipment and expects these requirements to be
addressed, including by the provision of excess defense
articles and the expedited procurement of defense articles and
services, as appropriate.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State, Administrator
of USAID, and Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS) to consult with the Committees on
Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this
Act, on the use of funds provided for these purposes. The
Committee further directs the Secretary of State to update the
strategy required in the joint explanatory statement of Public
Law 113-76, and expects such strategy to include how funds are
being used to implement the National Strategy for Combating
Wildlife Trafficking. The Committee notes the absence of
funding details for these purposes in the fiscal year 2015
congressional budget justification and directs that the fiscal
year 2016 congressional budget justification include country
and program funding levels for programs to combat wildlife
poaching and trafficking.
The Committee expects that international conservation
programs administered by the Department of State and USAID will
utilize the expertise from across the United States Government,
including in partnership with the USFWS, and other agencies, as
appropriate. The Committee notes the ongoing threats to other
endangered species and supports continued funding for programs
to protect great apes and tigers, including for habitat
conservation. The Committee notes that democracy has been
restored in Madagascar and encourages USAID to support
activities that protect its unique ecosystem.
The Committee supports continued United States leadership
of the Congo Basin Forest Partnership and includes $31,000,000
for the Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment
(CARPE). The Committee directs that $15,500,000 of the funds
made available for CARPE be apportioned directly to the USFWS
to support further development and implementation of a Central
African regional wildlife law enforcement network and to build
local capacity for wildlife protection in such region. These
programs should include the professionalization of park guards
and other wildlife law enforcement officials and the provision
of tools and technologies for measuring, evaluating, and
improving the effectiveness of wildlife law enforcement patrols
and site-based protection and conservation activities.
The Committee notes that the success of CARPE depends on
building the capacity of Central African governments to
professionally manage and protect their countries' resources.
Memoranda of understanding and cooperative agreements should be
used to provide a roadmap, with benchmarks for measuring
progress, to carry out environmental impact assessments, social
and environmental management plans, fisheries management, and
training of an effective force for wildlife conservation and
park management. Buy-in by governments, in coordination with
other implementing partners, is necessary for CARPE to become a
comprehensive and sustainable program.
Sec. 7063, Limitations on Family Planning/Reproductive
Health, is a new provision that prohibits funds to the UNFPA
and prohibits funds for population planning activities or other
population assistance to foreign nongovernmental organizations
that promote or perform abortion, with certain exceptions.
Sec. 7064, Limitation Relating to Individuals Detained at
Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is a new provision
requiring the Secretary of State to notify the Committees on
Appropriations when certain actions are taken and requiring the
Secretary of State to report to the Committees on
Appropriations every 45 days on the status of negotiations with
foreign governments on the transfer of individuals detained at
United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sec. 7065, International Prison Conditions, is modified by
deleting the two provisos relating to Assistant Secretary of
State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL).
Sec. 7066, Prohibition on Use of Torture, is modified by
deleting (b).
Sec. 7069, Post-Soviet States, is a general provision
similar to ``Independent States of the Former Soviet Union''
and ``Sovereignty of the Post-Soviet States'' in the prior
year. Subsection (a) modifies subsection (a) of ``Sovereignty
of the Post-Soviet States'' to prohibit funds for assistance
for the central Government of the Russian Federation;
subsection (b) is similar to subsection (a) of ``Independent
States of the Former Soviet Union'' but restricts the waiver
except as otherwise provided in subsection (a) and requires a
consultation; subsection (c) inserts authorities carried in
subsection (b) of ``Independent States of the Former Soviet
Union'' except for funds for the central Government of the
Russian Federation; includes a new subsection (e) providing
funds for Ukraine and other countries in the region; and
deletes subsections (b) through (f) of ``Sovereignty of the
Post-Soviet States''.
Sec. 7070, International Monetary Fund, is modified by
deleting subsection (c). The Committee notes that under title
V, the Secretary of the Treasury is directed to provide an
update on this report in fiscal year 2015.
Sec. 7071, Impact on Jobs in the United States, is modified
by applying the provision to funds made available in prior
Acts. Paragraph (4) is modified by deleting the date, deleting
country limitations, and including directions for the World
Bank Groups' Energy Sector to the list of policies.
Sec. 7073, Limitation on Certain Awards, is modified by
deleting subsection (c).
Sec. 7076, Budget Documents, is modified by adding a
requirement that a spend plan is required for all funds
provided in the Act for the countries and purposes described
and for all the sectors enumerated in section 7060 of the Act.
A new subsection (c) requires a spending report for Development
Credit Authority.
Sec. 7077, Global Internet Freedom, is modified in (a) by
deleting the funding directive and the requirement for a
separate spend plan.
Sec. 7078, Liu Xiaobo Plaza, is a new provision naming the
street in front of the Embassy of the People's Republic of
China, Liu Xiaobo Plaza.

Provisions Deleted From Fiscal Year 2014 Act

The Committee recommends nine general provisions that were
included in division K of Public Law 113-76 be deleted in
fiscal year 2015 because they are either addressed elsewhere in
permanent law, have been considered, or are under
consideration, by the appropriate authorizing committees, or
are no longer necessary. The deleted provisions are the
following:
Sec. 7006. Local Guard Contracts.
Sec. 7061. Uzbekistan.
Sec. 7063. United Nations Population Fund.
Sec.7064. Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
Sec. 7071. Sovereignty of Post-Soviet States.
Sec. 7079. Disability Programs.
Sec. 7082. Death Gratuity and Other Benefits.
Sec. 7083. Preadoption Visitation Requirement.

TITLE VIII--OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS/GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM

Title VIII of the Committee recommendation includes an
additional $5,912,425,000 which is designated for OCO/GWOT
pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. Funds appropriated as
OCO/GWOT under this title address the costs of contingency
operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq; conflict
stabilization and response efforts, including in the Middle
East and North Africa; and other programs that address
counterterrorism, counterinsurgency, and humanitarian crises
resulting from conflict. The Committee notes that OCO/GWOT
funds are expected to phase out over time and that the
Committee recommendation is $607,575,000 below the fiscal year
2014 enacted level.
The Committee recommendation does not designate funding
levels for country programs or other activities under this
title but notes that funds provided are subject to the
operating and spend plan requirements of section 7076 of this
Act, where applicable.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Administration of Foreign Affairs

DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS

(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $1,391,109,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 1,553,425,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 1,508,458,000
Change from enacted level........................... +117,349,000
Change from request................................. -44,967,000

The Committee recommendation includes an additional
$1,508,458,000 for Diplomatic and Consular Programs, including
$989,706,000 for WSP. The amounts are designated for OCO/GWOT
pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to support contingency
operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and other areas of
unrest.

CONFLICT STABILIZATION OPERATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $8,500,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -8,500,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation does not include funds under
this heading in this Act.

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $49,650,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 56,900,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 56,900,000
Change from enacted level........................... +7,250,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes an additional
$56,900,000 for Office of Inspector General. The full amount is
designated OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to
support contingency operations, including for oversight
requirements of reconstruction activities in Afghanistan
conducted by SIGAR and by the Inspector General of the
Department of State. The Committee recommendation includes
language limiting the amounts the SIGAR makes available for
printing and reproduction costs to no more than the amounts
made available in fiscal year 2014.
The Committee notes the transition underway in Afghanistan
and the implications the drawdown will have on funds made
available for reconstruction activities. The Committee urges
the SIGAR to work with the Inspectors General of the Department
of State and USAID on developing a plan for the transition of
responsibility for oversight of projects in Afghanistan as the
program moves from the reconstruction phase of the past several
years to a more traditional development program.
The Committee directs that the operating plan required by
section 7076 detail the amounts made available under this
heading for the SIGAR.

EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $8,628,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -8,628,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation does not include additional
funds under this heading.

EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $275,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 260,800,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 260,800,000
Change from enacted level........................... -14,200,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes an additional
$260,800,000 for Embassy Security, Construction, and
Maintenance. The full amount is designated for OCO/GWOT
pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to support contingency
operations. Within the total, $10,800,000 is to cover lease
properties throughout Iraq and $250,000,000 is for WSU.
The Committee notes that the report on alternatives for
Consulate Basrah required by section 7041(c)(3) of the
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2014 has not been received. Accordingly,
the Committee recommendation does not designate the additional
WSU funds for construction of a new consulate compound in
Basrah, Iraq, as was requested. Any decision to purchase land
and/or construct Consulate Basrah is subject to the
notification and prior approval requirement of section 7004(d)
of this Act. If Consulate Basrah construction does not move
forward, the Committee expects to be consulted prior to the
funds under this heading being reprogrammed or transferred.

International Organizations

CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $74,400,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -74,400,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation does not include additional
funds under this heading.

RELATED AGENCY

Broadcasting Board of Governors

INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $4,400,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -4,400,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation does not include additional
funds under this heading.

RELATED PROGRAMS

United States Institute of Peace

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $6,016,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -6,016,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation does not include additional
funds under this heading.

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Funds Appropriated to the President

OPERATING EXPENSES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $81,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 65,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 65,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... -16,000,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation includes an additional
$65,000,000 for Operating Expenses. The full amount is
designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to
support contingency operations in Afghanistan.

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $10,038,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -10,038,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation does not include additional
funds under this heading.

BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

Funds Appropriated to the President

INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $924,172,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 635,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 774,172,000
Change from enacted level........................... -150,000,000
Change from request................................. +139,172,000

The Committee recommendation includes an additional
$774,172,000 for International Disaster Assistance. The full
amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section
251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations,
including response to conflict-induced displacement, including
in Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syria, and
Turkey, and the corresponding increase in humanitarian needs.

TRANSITION INITIATIVES

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $9,423,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -9,423,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation does not include additional
funds under this heading.

COMPLEX CRISES FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $20,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 0
Change from enacted level........................... -20,000,000
Change from request................................. 0

The Committee recommendation does not include funds under
this heading in this Act.

ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $1,656,215,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 1,678,400,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 1,524,634,000
Change from enacted level........................... -131,581,000
Change from request................................. -153,766,000

The Committee recommendation includes an additional
$1,524,634,000 for Economic Support Fund. The full amount is
designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to
support contingency operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan,
Pakistan, and for the extraordinary needs related to the Syrian
crisis and transitions in the Middle East.

Department of State

MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $1,284,355,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 465,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 759,296,000
Change from enacted level........................... -525,059,000
Change from request................................. +294,296,000

The Committee recommendation includes an additional
$759,296,000 for Migration and Refugee Assistance. The full
amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section
251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations for
response to conflict-induced displacement, including in
Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan, Syria, and
Turkey.

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE

Department of State

INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $344,390,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 396,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 344,390,000
Change from enacted level........................... 0
Change from request................................. -51,610,000

The Committee recommendation includes an additional
$344,390,000 for International Narcotics Control and Law
Enforcement. The full amount is designated for OCO/GWOT
pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to support contingency
operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and for the extraordinary
needs related to the Syrian crisis and transitions in the
Middle East.

NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $70,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 0
Committee recommendation.............................. 20,000,000
Change from enacted level........................... -50,000,000
Change from request................................. +20,000,000

The Committee recommendation includes an additional
$20,000,000 for Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and
Related Programs. The full amount is designated for OCO/GWOT
pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to support contingency
operations in the Middle East and North Africa.

PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $200,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 115,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 260,879,000
Change from enacted level........................... +60,879,000
Change from request................................. +145,879,000

The Committee recommendation includes an additional
$260,879,000 for Peacekeeping Operations. The full amount is
designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to
support contingency operations, including peacekeeping
activities in Somalia.

Funds Appropriated to the President

FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM

Fiscal year 2014 enacted level........................ $530,000,000
Fiscal year 2015 request.............................. 537,000,000
Committee recommendation.............................. 337,896,000
Change from enacted level........................... -192,104,000
Change from request................................. -199,104,000

The Committee recommendation includes an additional
$337,896,000 for Foreign Military Financing Program. The full
amount is designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to section
251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act of 1985 to support contingency operations in Iraq,
Pakistan, and in the Middle East and North Africa, including
Jordan.

GENERAL PROVISIONS--THIS TITLE

Section 8001. Continues prior year language noting that
funds appropriated by this title are in addition to amounts
appropriated or otherwise made available.
Section 8002. Continues prior year language directing that
appropriations in this title are subject to the authorities and
conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts in prior
titles, unless noted otherwise.
Section 8003. Subsection (a) provides enhanced transfer
authority to the Department of State if the Secretary of State
determines that such transfer is necessary for implementation
of the recommendations of the Benghazi Accountability Review
Board or other security requirements. Subsection (b) provides
funds for urgent and unanticipated peacekeeping requirements
and requires the Secretary of State to submit a determination
before such authority can be used. The Committee notes that
this authority is only provided to address extraordinary
circumstances and directs the Secretary of State to use this
authority judiciously.
Section 8004. Provides that each amount designated for OCO/
GWOT in this title shall be available only if the President
subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such
designations to the Congress.

TITLE IX--ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISION

Spending Reduction Account

Section 9001 establishes a Spending Reduction Account, as
required by clause 3(d)(5) of H. Res. 5 (113th Congress).

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

The following materials are submitted in accordance with
various requirements of the Rules of the House of
Representatives:

Statement Of General Performance Goals And Objectives

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the following is a statement of
general performance goals and objectives for which this measure
authorizes funding: The Committee on Appropriations considers
program performance, including a program's success in
developing and attaining outcome-related goals and objectives,
in developing funding recommendations.

Rescissions

The bill does not include any rescissions.

Transfers of Funds

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the following list includes the
transfers of funds included in the accompanying bill:
In title III, under Peace Corps, language is included to
transfer funds to the Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account.
In title VIII, under Diplomatic and Consular Programs,
language is included to transfer funds to other accounts for
Afghanistan.

Disclosure of Earmarks and Congressionally Directed Spending Items

Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House
of Representatives, neither the bill nor this report contain
any congressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited
tariff benefits as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules
of the House of Representatives.

Compliance With Rule XIII, Cl. 3(e) (Ramseyer Rule)

In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by
the bill, as reported, are shown as follows (existing law
proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new
matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is
proposed is shown in roman):

FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1990

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TITLE V--GENERAL PROVISIONS

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establishing categories of aliens for purposes of refugee
determinations

Sec. 599D. (a) * * *
(b) Establishment of Categories.--
(1) For purposes of subsection (a), the Attorney
General, in consultation with the Secretary of State
and the Coordinator for Refugee Affairs, shall
establish--
(A) one or more categories of aliens who are
or were nationals and residents of an
independent state of the former Soviet Union or
of Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania and who share
common characteristics that identify them as
targets of persecution in that state on account
of race, religion, nationality, membership in a
particular social group, or political opinion,
(B) one or more categories of aliens who are
or were nationals and residents of Vietnam,
Laos, or Cambodia and who share common
characteristics that identify them as targets
of persecution in such respective foreign state
on such an account; and
(C) one or more categories of aliens who are or were
nationals and residents of the Islamic Republic or Iran
who, as members of a religious minority in Iran, share
common characteristics that identify them as targets of
persecution in that state on account of race, religion,
nationality, membership in a particular social group,
or political opinion.
(2)(A) Aliens who are (or were) nationals and
residents of an independent state of the former Soviet
Union or of Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania and who are
Jews or Evangelical Christians shall be deemed a
category of alien established under paragraph (1)(A).
(B) Aliens who are (or were) nationals of an
independent state of the former Soviet Union or of
Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania and who are current
members of, and demonstrate public, active, and
continuous participation (or attempted participation)
in the religious activities of, the Ukrainian Catholic
Church or the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, shall be
deemed a category of alien established under paragraph
(1)(A).
(C) Aliens who are (or were) nationals and residents
of Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia and who are members of
categories of individuals determined, by the Attorney
General in accordance with ``Immigration and
Naturalization Service Worldwide Guidelines for
Overseas Refugee Processing'' (issued by the
Immigration and Naturalization Service in August 1983)
shall be deemed a category of alien established under
paragraph (1)(B).
(3) Within the number of admissions of refugees
allocated for each of fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992
for refugees who are nationals of the Soviet Union
under section 207(a)(3) of the Immigration and
Nationality Act (and within the number of such
admissions allocated for each of fiscal years 1993,
1994, 1995, and 1996 for refugees who are nationals of
the independent states of the former Soviet Union,
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under such section) and
within the number of such admissions allocated for each
of fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998,
1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, [and 2014] 2014,
and 2015 for refugees who are nationals of the
independent states of the former Soviet Union, Estonia,
Latvia, and Lithuania under such section,
notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
President shall allocate one thousand of such
admissions for such fiscal year to refugees who are
within the category of aliens described in paragraph
(2)(B).

* * * * * * *

(e) Period of Application.--
(1) Subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the
date of the enactment of this Act and shall only apply
to applications for refugee status submitted before
October 1, [2014] 2015.
(2) Subsection (c) shall apply to decisions made
after the date of the enactment of this Act and before
October 1, [2014] 2015.
(3) Subsection (d) shall take effect on the date of
the enactment of this Act and shall only apply to
reapplications for refugee status submitted before
October 1, [2014] 2015.

adjustment of status for certain soviet and indochinese parolees

Sec. 599E. (a) * * *
(b) Aliens Eligible for Adjustment of Status.-- The benefits
provided in subsection (a) shall only apply to an alien who--
(1) was a national of an independent state of the
former Soviet Union or of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania,
Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia, and
(2) was inspected and granted parole into the United
States during the period beginning on August 15, 1988,
and ending on September 30, [2014] 2015, after being
denied refugee status.

* * * * * * *

Changes In The Application Of Existing Law

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(A) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, the following statements are
submitted describing the effect of provisions in the
accompanying bill that directly or indirectly change the
application of existing law.
Language is included in various parts of the bill to
continue ongoing activities in fiscal year 2015 that require
annual authorization or additional legislation, which to date
has not been enacted. The bill includes provisions that place
limitations on the use of funds in the bill or change existing
limitations and that might under some circumstances be
construed as changing the application of existing law. The bill
includes a number of provisions that have been virtually
unchanged for many years, which are technically considered
legislation. The bill provides that several of the
appropriations shall remain available for obligation beyond the
current fiscal year. In all cases it is deemed desirable to
carry such language in order to provide for orderly
administration of such programs and effective use of funds. In
various places in the bill, the Committee recommendation
continues the prior year practice of designating amounts within
appropriation accounts in order to fund specific programs and
has adjusted some designations.
The bill contains a number of general provisions and other
language provisos that have been carried in the bill in past
years that include limitations and conditions on funding
provided in the Act.
Additional changes in the fiscal year 2015 bill, which may
be construed as changing existing law, are as follows:
Title I
Under ``Diplomatic and Consular Programs'', transfer
authority to other accounts within ``Administration of Foreign
Affairs'', limitations on certain programs, offices, and
activities.
Under ``Diplomatic and Consular Programs'', language
carried in prior years designating the availability and use of
certain fees and transfers from other agencies.
Under ``Capital Investment Fund'', language carried in
prior years stating that section 135(e) of Public Law 103-236
shall not apply.
Under ``Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs'',
language carried in prior years designating the availability
and use of certain fees.
Under ``Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance'',
language carried in prior years placing limitations on the uses
of funds, restricting representation expenses, and requiring
submission of an operating plan.
Under ``Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular
Service'', language carried in prior years permitting the
transfer of not to exceed $1,000,000 to the ``Repatriation
Loans Program Account''.
Under ``Repatriation Loans Program Account'', language
carried in prior years directing that costs shall be defined as
in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and
capping total obligations.
Under ``Contributions to International Organizations'',
language carried in prior years requiring submission to the
Committees on Appropriations of the United Nations biennial
budget, a report on available credits and limiting the use of
such credits, requiring notification to the Committees on
Appropriations and limiting the use of funds.
Under ``Contributions for International Peacekeeping
Activities'', language similar to language carried in prior
years limiting the use of funds, a report on available credits
and limiting the use of such credits, and establishing a number
of notification and reporting requirements.
Under ``International Boundary and Water Commission, United
States and Mexico'' and ``American Sections, International
Commissions'', language carried in prior years providing a
limitation on the amount available for representation expenses.
Under ``International Fisheries Commissions'', language
carried in prior years providing authority to pay United States
expenses in advance, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3324.
Under ``International Broadcasting Operations'', language
carried in prior years setting limitations on funds available
for certain expenses and receipts, requiring the Broadcasting
Board of Governors (BBG) make funds available to expand
unrestricted access to information on the Internet through the
development and use of circumvention technologies, extending
certain personnel authorities, requiring a review of certain
programs, restricting representation expenses, and requiring
notifications.
Under ``Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program'', language
carried in prior years limiting the use of funds relating to
compensation.
Under ``United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom'', language carried in prior years placing a limitation
on representation expenses.
Under ``Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's
Republic of China'' and ``United States-China Economic and
Security Review Commission'', language carried in prior years
placing a limitation on representation expenses.
Under ``United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission'', language carried in prior years incorporating by
reference several provisos relating to personnel and financial
management authorities that were carried in in the Department
of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Appropriations Act,
2009.
Title II
Under ``Operating Expenses, United States Agency for
International Development'', language carried in prior years
limiting financing construction or entering into leases,
allowing transfers of funds, limiting and restricting
representation and entertainment expenses.
Under ``Capital Investment Fund'', language carried in
prior years requiring notifications.
Title III
Under ``Global Health Programs'', language carried in prior
years placing restrictions and requirements related to family
planning and abortion, requiring direct apportionment to
agencies, designating the use of funds, and setting a cap on
administrative expenses.
Under ``Development Assistance'', language designating the
use of funds.
Under ``Transition Initiatives'', language similar to prior
years designating the use of funds, requiring a report prior to
the initiation of a country program, and allowing the use of
additional funds in the Act for the same purposes as funds
under this heading following consultation.
Under ``Development Credit Authority'', language carried in
prior years authorizing transfers and setting funding and
financing limitations.
Under ``Migration and Refugee Assistance'', language
similar to prior years designating amounts for small scale
emergency humanitarian requirements and for refugees resettling
in Israel.
Under ``Peace Corps'', language carried in prior years
limiting representation expenses, requiring consultations,
allowing the Director to transfer funds to help mitigate
exchange rate losses, and placing limitations on certain
activities.
Under ``Millennium Challenge Corporation'', language
carried in prior years placing a cap on administrative
expenses, establishing certain funding conditions and
notification requirements, revising income eligibility criteria
for lower and lower-middle income candidate countries, limiting
and restricting entertainment and representation allowances.
Under ``Inter-American Foundation'', language carried in
prior years limiting representation expenses.
Under ``United States African Development Foundation'',
language carried in prior years allowing for the investment of
project funding by grantees, limiting the use of interest
earned, and requiring a report.
Under ``International Affairs Technical Assistance'',
language carried in prior years providing funds notwithstanding
any other provision of law.
Title IV
Under ``International Narcotics Control and Law
Enforcement'', language similar to prior years giving the
Department of State the authority to provide excess property to
a foreign country, waiving a section of the Foreign Assistance
Act, subject to notification, requiring reports, and permitting
funds for certain purposes.
Under ``Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and
Related Programs'', language carried in prior years designating
the use of funds, providing authorities for funds, establishing
certain funding conditions and notification requirements.
Under ``Peacekeeping Operations'', language similar to
prior years designating the use of funds, providing certain
authorities, establishing prohibitions for the use of funds,
and requiring notifications.
Under ``International Military Education and Training'',
language carried in prior years requiring notification,
allowing certain civilian personnel to receive training, and
limiting entertainment allowances.
Under ``Foreign Military Financing Program'', language
similar to prior years designating the use of funds, requiring
consultations and notifications, designating the use of funds,
establishing requirements for the disbursement and transfer of
certain funds, establishing limitations and conditions on
funds, limiting administrative and entertainment expenses.
Title V
Under ``International Organizations and Programs'',
language is included prohibiting funds for the
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change/United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change; and indicating that
section 307(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 does not
apply to certain contributions.
Title VI
Under ``Export-Import Bank of the United States, Program
Account'', language as in prior years allowing for the certain
expenditures, setting limitations on funds and extending
authority contained in sections 1(a) and (b) of Public Law 103-
428.
Under ``Export-Import Bank of the United States,
Administrative Expenses'', language similar to prior years
limiting representation expenses, extending the authority of
subsection (a) of section 117 of the Export Enhancement Act of
1992, allowing for the collection of certain fees, and
requiring notifications.
Under ``Export-Import Bank of the United States, Receipts
Collected'', language carried in prior years requiring
sufficient fees to cover costs, providing up to $10,000,000 in
excess receipts for an extended period of time.
Under ``Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Noncredit
Account'', language as in prior years limiting representation
expenses, and providing that certain costs shall not be
considered administrative costs.
Under ``Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Program
Account'', language as in prior years designating transfer
authority from ``Noncredit Account'', providing program
authority in Iraq, requiring certain notifications, and
designating funds for administrative expenses.
Under ``Trade and Development Agency'', language similar to
prior years restricting representation and entertainment
allowances and designating the use of funds.
Title VII
Under ``General Provisions'':
Sec. 7001 includes language carried in prior years
regarding allowances and differentials.
Sec. 7002 includes language carried in prior years
requiring agencies to provide quarterly reports on the
cumulative balances of any unobligated funds.
Sec. 7003 includes language carried in prior years
requiring that consulting service contracts shall be a matter
of public record.
Sec. 7004 includes language similar to prior years
requiring inter-agency cost sharing with respect to the
construction and use of diplomatic facilities, setting
limitations and notification requirements, placing conditions
and restrictions on certain funds.
Sec. 7005 includes language carried in prior years
regarding certain personnel actions and the authority to
transfer funds between appropriations accounts.
Sec. 7006 includes language carried in prior years
prohibiting first-class travel.
Sec. 7007 includes language carried in prior years
prohibiting assistance for the governments of Cuba, North
Korea, Iran, and Syria.
Sec. 7008 includes language similar to prior years
prohibiting assistance for countries whose duly elected head of
government is deposed by military coup or decree, or a coup or
decree in which the military plays a decisive role, requires a
determination, and provides a waiver under certain conditions.
Sec. 7009 includes language carried in prior years setting
limitations and conditions on transfers between appropriations
accounts, and requiring audits of certain transfers.
Sec. 7010 includes language carried in prior years,
directing the provision of specified quarterly reports.
Sec. 7011 includes language carried in prior years
regarding the availability of funds made available in the Act.
Sec. 7012 includes language carried in prior years
prohibiting assistance for countries in default, and provides
certain waiver authority.
Sec. 7013 includes language similar to prior years
prohibiting assistance to a country in which the assistance is
subject to taxation, unless the Secretary of State makes
certain determinations, and including a reporting requirement.
Sec. 7014 includes language carried in prior years
regarding the reservation of funds and the designation of
certain funding levels.
Sec. 7015 includes language similar to prior years
establishing the notification requirements regarding funds made
available in the Act.
Sec. 7016 includes language carried in prior years
regarding the notification requirements concerning the
provision of excess Department of Defense articles.
Sec. 7017 includes language similar to prior years
regarding the availability of funds for international
organizations and programs.
Sec. 7018 includes language carried in prior years
prohibiting funding for abortions and involuntary
sterilization.
Sec. 7019 includes language carried in prior years
regarding certain funding allocations specified in the report
accompanying the Act.
Sec. 7020 includes language carried in prior years
prohibiting the use of assistance for entertainment expenses.
Sec. 7021 includes language carried in prior years
prohibiting assistance for countries that support international
terrorism.
Sec. 7022 includes language carried in prior years
extending certain authorities necessary to expend funds made
available under the Act.
Sec. 7023 includes language carried in prior years defining
the terms ``program'', ``project'' and ``activity''.
Sec. 7024 includes language carried in prior years
regarding certain authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-
American Foundation, and the United States African Development
Foundation.
Sec. 7025 includes limitation language carried in prior
years relating to commerce, trade, and surplus commodities.
Sec. 7026 includes language carried in prior years
regarding the requirement that separate accounts be established
for cash transfers and assistance that generates local
currencies and establishing certain conditions on the use of
those funds.
Sec. 7027 includes language carried in prior years
regarding assistance through nongovernmental organizations and
assistance provided under the Food for Peace Act.
Sec. 7028 includes new language similar to the prior year
conditioning funds provided to local organizations through
limited competitions.
Sec. 7029 includes language modified from the prior year
establishing certain conditions on funds appropriated to
international financial institutions.
Sec. 7030 includes language carried in prior years
regarding debt-for-development programs.
Sec. 7031 includes language modified from the prior year
regarding management of assistance and budget transparency of
recipient countries.
Sec. 7032 includes language modified from the prior year
regarding the designation of funds for programs that promote
democracy and establishing criteria for the administration of
these programs.
Sec. 7033 includes language carried in the prior year on
multi-year pledges.
Sec. 7034 includes language modified from the prior year
granting certain special authorities relating to funds made
available under the Act.
Sec. 7035 includes language carried in prior years
expressing the sense of Congress related to the Arab League
Boycott of Israel.
Sec. 7036 includes language carried in prior years
establishing limitations on the use of funds in support of a
Palestinian state.
Sec. 7037 includes language carried in prior years
establishing restrictions on the use of funds for the purpose
of conducting official United States Government business with
the Palestinian Authority.
Sec. 7038 includes language carried in prior years
restricting assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting
Corporation.
Sec. 7039 includes language carried in the prior year
placing conditions on assistance for the West Bank and Gaza.
Sec. 7040 includes language modified from the prior year
placing limitations on any assistance for the Palestinian
Authority and regarding Hamas.
Sec. 7041 includes language modified from the prior year
regarding Jordan, Tunisia, Morocco, Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq,
Libya, Syria, West Bank and Gaza, and Yemen.
Sec. 7042 includes language modified from the prior year
designating use of funds for Central African Republic,
counterterrorism programs, areas affected by the Lord's
Resistance Army, programs to promote natural resource
transparency, and South Sudan; and placing limitations on
assistance for Sudan and Zimbabwe.
Sec. 7043 includes language modified from the prior year
including authorities for Burma, Tibet and Vietnam, and placing
conditions on assistance for North Korea and the People's
Republic of China.
Sec. 7044 includes language modified from the prior year
setting limitations on assistance for Afghanistan, conditioning
assistance for Pakistan and Sri Lanka, including reporting
requirements, and providing authority for regional cross border
programs.
Sec. 7045 includes language modified from the prior year
setting guidelines on assistance for Colombia, designating
funding for Cuba, extending authorities and conditioning
assistance for Haiti, requiring a report on Honduras,
designating availability of funds for border security
initiatives for Mexico and Central America and trade capacity
programs, and addressing the costs and maintenance of aircraft
funded in this Act.
Sec. 7046 includes language carried in prior years
regarding United States payments to United Nations members.
Sec. 7047 includes language carried in prior years
regarding authority for the President to drawdown certain funds
to support the United Nations War Crimes tribunals or
commissions.
Sec. 7048 includes language similar to that carried in
prior years conditioning funds made available to the United
Nations (UN) until certain transparency measures are met,
setting limitations on contributions to the UN agencies and
specifically the UN Human Rights Council and UNRWA, prohibiting
funds for construction of the UN Headquarters, and including a
reporting requirement.
Sec. 7049 includes language carried in prior years related
to assistance made available for community-based policing
programs.
Sec. 7050 includes language carried in prior years
regarding the promotion of tobacco products.
Sec. 7051 includes language carried in prior years
establishing limitations on funds available under the Act being
used to support attendance at international conferences.
Sec. 7052 includes language carried in prior years relating
to aircraft transfer and coordination.
Sec. 7053 includes language carried in prior years relating
to unpaid parking fines and real property taxes owed by foreign
countries.
Sec. 7054 includes language carried in prior years relating
to landmines and cluster munitions.
Sec. 7055 includes language carried in prior years limiting
funding for publicity or propaganda purposes within the United
States.
Sec. 7056 includes language carried in prior years limiting
the amount of funds made available under title II of the Act
for residence expenses of the United States Agency for
International Development.
Sec. 7057 includes language carried in prior years
regarding certain management conditions and authorities of the
United States Agency for International Development.
Sec. 7058 includes language modified from the prior year
regarding global health activities, setting funding guidelines
and transfer authority for polio and pandemic viruses, placing
a funding limitation on international family planning programs,
and conditioning contributions to the Global Fund to Fight
AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Sec. 7059 includes language similar to that carried in
prior years regarding programs that promote gender equality and
women's leadership, and respond to gender-based violence and
conflict prevention.
Sec. 7060 includes language modified from the prior year
regarding assistance for programs related to basic education,
higher education, conservation, food security and agriculture
development, microenterprise, trafficking in persons, water and
sanitation, and establishing notification requirements.
Sec. 7061 includes language carried in the prior year
reading prohibition on funds to implement the Arms Trade
Treaty.
Sec. 7062 includes language carried in prior years limiting
assistance for nongovernmental organizations that do not
provide documents necessary for auditing purposes.
Sec. 7063 includes new language limiting assistance for
international family planning programs and prohibiting funds
for the United Nations Population Fund.
Sec. 7064 includes new language limiting funds to any
country, regarding the transfer of individuals detained at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sec. 7065 includes language similar to prior years
regarding funds to eliminate inhumane conditions in foreign
prisons.
Sec. 7066 includes language similar to prior years
prohibiting funds for the use of torture.
Sec. 7067 includes language carried in prior years
prohibiting funds for a country that does not cooperate in the
extradition to the United States of certain individuals.
Sec. 7068 includes language carried in prior years
regarding commercial leasing of defense articles.
Sec. 7069 includes language modified from prior years
conditioning assistance for the independent states of the
former Soviet Union and prohibiting funds to the central
government of the Russian Federation, and includes new language
designating funding for Ukraine and other countries in the
region.
Sec. 7070 includes language similar to prior years
regarding lending by and whistleblower policies of
International Monetary Fund.
Sec. 7071 includes language modified from the prior year
establishing certain limitations on assistance that may impact
jobs in the United States.
Sec. 7072 includes language carried in prior years
designating funding for the provision of certain defense
articles.
Sec. 7073 includes language similar to the prior year
prohibiting funds for certain contracts.
Sec. 7074 includes language carried in the prior year
establishing restrictions on enterprise funds.
Sec. 7075 includes language carried in prior years
prohibiting funds for programs in contravention of this Act.
Sec. 7076 includes language similar to prior years
requiring spending and operating plans for funds provided in
this Act.
Sec. 7077 includes language similar to prior years
regarding the availability of funds to promote Internet freedom
globally.
Sec. 7078 includes new language naming a street in front of
the Embassy of the People's Republic of China.
Title VIII
Under ``Diplomatic and Consular Programs'', language
carried in prior years allowing the transfer of funds to other
federal departments and agencies, and requiring notification of
any such transfers.
Under ``Office of Inspector General'', language carried in
prior years designating an amount for the Special Inspector
General for Afghanistan Reconstruction and limiting printing
and reproduction costs.
Under ``Peacekeeping Operations'', language similar to
prior years designating funds for assessed contributions.
Sec. 8001 includes language carried in prior years stating
that funds appropriated in title VIII are in addition to
amounts appropriated in the bill for fiscal year 2015.
Sec. 8002 includes language carried in prior years stating
that funds appropriated in title VIII shall be available under
the authorities and conditions applicable to such
appropriations accounts, unless directed otherwise in the bill.
Sec. 8003 includes language similar to the prior year
permitting and setting limitations on the transfer of funds
from ``Administration of Foreign Affairs'' if necessary for
security requirements, and permits funds for unanticipated
peacekeeping requirements subject to a determination.
Sec. 8004 is new language designating funds.

Appropriations Not Authorized By Law

Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(B) of rule XIII of the Rules of
the House of Representatives, the following table lists the
appropriations in the accompanying bill which are not
authorized by law for the period concerned:

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Appropriations in
Agency/Activity Last Year Authorization Last Year of Appropriations in
Authorized Level Authorization the Bill
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Department of State/ 2003.............. $5,290,390,000.... $5,874,914,000.... $11,404,936,000
Administration of Foreign
Affairs.
Department of State/ 2003.............. 1,529,702,000..... 1,672,000,000..... 3,105,681,000
International Organizations.
Department of State/ 2003.............. 71,385,000........ 57,730,000........ 122,729,000
International Commissions.
Broadcasting Board of Governors. 2003.............. 644,486,000....... 599,560,000....... 738,680,000
Department of State/Related 2003.............. 72,000,000........ 69,986,000........ 152,509,000
Programs.
United States Institute of Peace 2014.............. Such sums as may 37,000,000........ 35,300,000
be necessary.
Operating Expenses of the United 1987.............. 387,000,000....... 340,600,000....... 1,147,229,000
States Agency for International
Development.
Capital Investment Fund......... None.............. NA................ NA................ 130,815,000
Operating Expenses of the United 1987.............. 21,750,000........ 21,000,000........ 54,285,000
States Agency for International
Development--Inspector General.
Global Health Programs (see note Population (1987); Population Population 2,637,000,000
below). Health and ($290,000,000); ($234,625,000); (includes
Disease Health and Health and $461,000,000 for
Prevention Disease Disease Population)
(1987); Child Prevention Prevention
Survival Fund ($180,000,000); ($166,762,000);
(1987). Child Survival Child Survival
Fund Fund (75,000,000).
($75,000,000).
Global Health Programs: HIV/AIDS 2013.............. 48,000,000,000 5,720,499,000..... 5,670,000,000
over 5 years.
Development Assistance (see note Agriculture; Agriculture Agriculture 2,527,697,000
below). (1987) Education ($760,000,000); ($693,613,000); (programs
(1987); Energy Education Education difficult to
and selected ($180,000,000); ($155,000,000); determine due to
development Energy and Energy and changing
activities (1987). selected selected definitions of
development development programs since
activities activities last authorized)
($207,000,000). ($149,990,000).
International Disaster 1987.............. 25,000,000........ 70,000,000........ 1,801,000,000
Assistance (see note below).
Transition Initiatives...... None (same NA................ NA................ 67,600,000
authorities as
International
Disaster
Assistance).
Development Credit Authority.... None.............. NA................ NA................ 40,000,000 (by
transfer)
Development Credit Authority-- None.............. NA................ NA................ 8,041,000
administrative expenses.
Economic Support Fund........... 1987.............. 3,800,000,000..... 3,555,000,000..... 4,511,246,000
Democracy Fund.................. None.............. NA................ NA................ 130,500,000
Migration and Refugee Assistance 2003.............. 820,000,000....... 781,884,000....... 3,059,000,000
U.S. Emergency Refugee and 1962.............. Such amounts as NA................ 50,000,000
Migration Assistance Fund (note may be necessary.
below).
Peace Corps..................... 2003.............. 365,000,000....... 295,069,000....... 379,000,000
Millennium Challenge Corporation 2005.............. Such sums as may 1,488,000,000..... 898,200,000
be necessary.
Inter-American Foundation....... 1993.............. 31,000,000........ 30,960,000........ 22,500,000
United States African 1987.............. 3,872,000......... 6,500,000......... 30,000,000
Development Foundation.
Department of the Treasury, 1999.............. 5,000,000......... 1,500,000......... 23,500,000
International Affairs Technical
Assistance.
International Narcotics Control 1994.............. 171,500,000....... 100,000,000....... 1,350,000,000
and Law Enforcement.
Nonproliferation, Anti- 2003.............. 226,200,000....... NA................ 692,796,000
terrorism, Demining and Related
Programs (see note below).
Peacekeeping Operations......... 1999.............. 83,000,000........ 76,500,000........ 482,029,000
International Military Education 2003.............. 85,000,000........ 79,480,000........ 107,474,000
and Training.
Foreign Military Financing...... 2003.............. 4,107,000,000..... 6,104,632,000..... 5,878,154,000
International Organizations and 1987.............. 236,084,000....... 237,264,000....... 271,270,000
Programs.
International Development 2014.............. 4,075,500,000 over 1,355,000,000..... 1,290,600,000
Association. 3 years.
African Development Fund........ 2014.............. 585,000,000 over 3 176,336,000....... 176,336,000
years.
Asian Development Fund.......... 2013.............. 461,000,000 over 3 100,000,000....... 109,854,000
years.
Export Import Bank of the United 2014.............. Such sums as may 125,500,000....... 105,000,000
States. be necessary.
Overseas Private Investment 2014.............. Such sums as may 62,574,000........ 62,574,000
Corporation Administrative be necessary.
Expenses.
Overseas Private Investment 2014.............. Such sums as may 27,371,000........ 25,000,000
Corporation Program Account. be necessary.
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Note: Amounts for Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, Operating Expenses,
International Disaster Assistance, Transition Initiatives, Economic Support Fund, Migration and Refugee
Assistance, Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs, and Foreign Military Financing
Program include funds appropriated in title VIII of the bill and designated for OCO/GWOT pursuant to the
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.
Note: Programs recommended herein under ``Global Health Programs'' were last authorized under a different
account structure than that recommended in this bill; the account structure included a number of functional
accounts, as described above.
Note: Programs recommended herein under ``International Disaster Assistance'' account was formerly called the
``International Disaster and Famine Assistance'' account and was last authorized under that account name.
Note: Funds for the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Program (ERMA) are authorized in
such amounts as may be necessary; however, appropriations which would result in a balance in the fund of more
than $100,000,000 are prohibited (22 U.S.C. 2601(c)) absent a waiver of this provision of law.
Note: Programs recommended herein under ``Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs''
include some major programs for which authorizations of appropriations were provided for fiscal year 2002;
these programs include $73,000,000 authorized for antiterrorism assistance and $142,000,000 authorized for
nonproliferation activities. In addition, some programs now in this account were previously in accounts which
had authorizations of appropriations in prior years.

Comparison With The Budget Resolution

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives and section 308(a)(1)(A) of the
Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the following table compares
the levels of new budget authority provided in the bill with
the appropriate allocation under section 302(b) of the Budget
Act.

Budgetary Impact of Bill Prepared in Consultation with the Congressional Budget Office Pursuant to Sec. 308(a),
Public Law 93-344, As Amended, State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs
[In millions of dollars]
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302(b) Allocation This bill
---------------------------------------------------------
Budget Budget
authority Outlays authority Outlays
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Discretionary......................................... 42,381 42,319\1\ 42,381 43,897\1\
Overseas Contingencies................................ 5,912 3,142\1\ 5,912 1,275\1\
Mandatory............................................. 159 159 159 159
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\1\Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority

Five-Year Outlay Projections

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII and section
308(a)(1)(B) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the
following table contains five-year projections associated with
the budget authority provided in the accompanying bill as
provided to the Committee by the Congressional Budget Office.

[In millions of dollars]
------------------------------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Projection of outlays associated with the
recommendation:
2015............................................. 16,993\1\
2016............................................. 12,143
2017............................................. 7,960
2018............................................. 5,075
2019 and future years............................ 5,249
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\1\Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.

Assistance To State And Local Governments

Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII and section
308(a)(1)(C) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the
Congressional Budget Office has provided the following
estimates of new budget authority and outlays provided by the
accompanying bill for financial assistance to State and local
governments.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Budget
authority Outlays
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Financial assistance to State and local 0 0\1\
governments..............................
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\1\Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.

Program Duplication

No provision of this bill establishes or reauthorizes a
program of the Federal Government known to be duplicative of
another Federal program, a program that was included in any
report from the Government Accountability Office to Congress
pursuant to section 21 of Public Law 111-139, or a program
related to a program identified in the most recent Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance.

Directed Rulemaking

The bill does not direct any rule making.

Comparative Statement of New Budget (Obligational) Authority

The following table provides a detailed summary, for each
department and agency, comparing the amounts recommended in the
bill with fiscal year 2014 enacted amounts and budget estimates
presented for fiscal year 2015:

ADDITIONAL VIEWS OF REPRESENTATIVE NITA M. LOWEY

Foreign assistance provided by the Department of State,
foreign operations appropriations bill (SFOPS) is based on the
fundamental generosity of the American people and protects and
advances our national security, economic prosperity, and global
leadership.
The investments under the jurisdiction of this subcommittee
respond to the demands placed on the State Department and the
other international affairs agencies in an increasingly
dangerous and dynamic global context. The bill provides
$42,381,000,000 in base funding and $5,912,425,000 in overseas
contingency operations (OCO) for a total of $48,293,425,000,
which is $276,538,000 below the President's request and
$707,575,000 below the FY 2014 enacted level.
With so many challenges throughout the world, I am pleased
that this bill bolsters our allies, builds stability and
security, responds to urgent humanitarian needs, invests in
global health programs and education, and, to a lesser degree,
supports multilateral cooperation. It provides resources that
over the years have improved the lives of the most vulnerable
and provided life-saving treatment and assistance to millions
while promoting stability, peace, and economic prosperity.
Chairwoman Granger and I continue this subcommittee's tradition
of finding common ground on vital national security issues. The
Chairwoman and her staff made every effort to include the
concerns of the minority and, on behalf of the Democratic
members of the Committee, I thank her for courtesy,
thoughtfulness and fairness throughout the committee process.
The funding in this bill will save countless lives and is a
critical component of the global battle against disease. It
provides $8,307,000,000 for global health programs, which is
$257,000,000 above the FY 2015 request and reaffirms our
commitment to global health initiatives including nutrition,
maternal and child health, programs to combat tuberculosis,
malaria, and pandemic threats, and provides funding for PEPFAR,
the Global Fund, and the Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiative
(GAVI). Additionally, the bill funds humanitarian accounts at
the same level as FY 2014 and $1,512,626,000 higher than the
request.
Assistance is provided at the President's request level for
Israel, a bulwark of democracy and a vital ally in a volatile
region of the world. Our strategic alliance with Israel is
reaffirmed, which is particularly important given the breakdown
of the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, the influence of Hamas
in the Palestinian unity government, Iran's continued quest for
nuclear weapons, and the recent turmoil in Iraq, Syria, and
Libya. The bill continues prior year language on halting anti-
Israel incitement, and maintains conditions on any prospective
assistance to the Palestinian Authority, requiring them to
demonstrate a commitment to peace, coexistence, and security
cooperation with Israel. It also defers funding decisions for
the new Palestinian unity government.
Moreover, the funding in this bill helps protect our own
national security interests as well as the security of our
allies in the Middle East, and I am pleased that we provide
more than $1,000,000,000 in funding for Jordan. Funding is also
provided in this bill to Egypt, but is conditioned on the
Government of Egypt holding parliamentary elections and taking
steps to support a democratic transition and governing
democratically. The bill recognizes the volatile situation in
Egypt and our hope that this important ally will emerge from
its current turmoil a stronger, pluralistic state that respects
the rights of all of its citizens. These conditions, as well as
language maintaining restrictions on Iran, ensure oversight of
assistance that addresses critical security imperatives in a
rapidly-changing environment.
The bill also provides $800,000,000 for basic education
programs, which foster healthy, democratic societies that are
the linchpin to all our international goals and initiatives. I
am pleased we provide a $50,000,000 contribution to the Global
Partnership for Education which will help leverage additional
resources for education and ensure that the U.S. taxpayer is
getting the greatest possible impact for their tax dollars. I
also appreciate the Chair providing $365,000,000 for clean
water and basic sanitation; this assistance is fundamental to
the health and economic well-being of families throughout the
world.
The bill includes significant funding for the Peace Corps.
The volunteers from the Peace Corps impact countless lives in
the developing world each year while furthering our public
diplomacy efforts. I am also very pleased that the committee
amended the bill to correct an inequity on health care access
for Peace Corps volunteers that was long overdue.
While I have noted that the Chairwoman accommodated
numerous Democratic priorities, I remain frustrated that the
Republican leadership of the House continues to target family
planning programs for cuts and divisive policy provisions.
These attacks are counterproductive and result in more
abortions because they prevent women around the world from
gaining access to essential information and health care
services. I do not support the inclusion in the bill of the
Mexico City Policy, the prohibition on funding for the United
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), or the capping of bilateral
family planning and reproductive health programs at
$461,000,000.
I am disappointed that the bill provides no funding for
multilateral programs that address global climate change--such
as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Strategic
Climate Fund and the Clean Technology Fund--and continues
efforts to override restrictions on the financing of coal-fired
power plants abroad. Dramatic changes in climate are predicted
to be a major driver of conflict around the world. Failure to
provide these funds increases this risk and generates
conditions that could lead to failed states and make
populations more vulnerable to radicalization. The bill
unnecessarily restrains the Administration's ability to support
countries looking toward renewable and clean energy sources and
ignores that developing countries are likely to be the hardest
hit by extreme changes in weather patterns and rising sea
levels. Climate change is not just about the environment. This
funding protects the health and development advances we've
achieved and promotes economic growth in these countries. The
development of renewable energy can create jobs both in the
United States and in the developing world.
The bill also includes policy provisions such as capping UN
peacekeeping activities at 25% and limiting the use of UN
peacekeeping credits to make up funding shortfalls, restricting
funding for pay comparability, and removing human rights
conditions on funding for Colombia, Mexico, Central America,
the Philippines and Indonesia. These decisions are short-
sighted, and I hope we will reconsider these positions as we
continue through the appropriations process.
Our goal must be to work for greater sustainability in our
investments and ``graduate'' countries from our assistance. But
the process of development cannot be truncated. These programs
build stronger and more stable communities around the world by
raising the health, education and economic well-being of
citizens and building government capacity for generations to
come. Participation in multilateral institutions such as the
World Bank, United Nations, and the International Monetary Fund
is vital to help the United States share the global burden and
tackle challenges bigger than any single country. Bolstering
development and diplomacy spurs our economic progress and has a
positive impact on our national security.
In conclusion, I commend Chairwoman Granger's efforts and
reiterate my strong support for the many positive aspects of
this bill. At the same time, I am committed to working in a
constructive, bipartisan manner on making the necessary
improvements to this bill.

Nita M. Lowey.

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