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Calendar No. 265
110th Congress Report
SENATE
1st Session 110-128
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2008
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July 10, 2007.--Ordered to be printed
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Mr. Leahy, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
REPORT
[To accompany H.R. 2764]
The Committee on Appropriations to which was referred the
bill (H.R. 2764), making appropriations for the Department of
State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, reports
the same to the Senate with an amendment, and recommends that
the bill as amended do pass.
Amounts in new budget authority
Total of bill as reported to the Senate................. $34,401,900,000
Amount of 2007 appropriations........................... 37,127,661,000
Amount of 2008 budget estimate.......................... 35,102,620,000
Amount of House allowance............................... 34,401,900,000
Bill as recommended to Senate compared to--
2007 appropriations................................. -2,725,761,000
2008 budget estimate................................ -700,720,000
House allowance.....................................................
CONTENTS
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Page
Glossary of Terms................................................ 4
Introduction..................................................... 6
Summary of Estimates......................................... 6
Transparency in Congressional Directives..................... 6
Title I:
Department of State and Related Agency:
Diplomatic and Consular Programs......................... 8
Capital Investment Fund.................................. 12
Office of Inspector General.............................. 12
Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs............... 12
Representation Allowances................................ 16
Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials............. 16
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance.......... 16
Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service....... 18
Repatriation Loans Program Account....................... 18
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan.............. 18
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability
Fund................................................... 18
Contributions to International Organizations............. 19
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities.. 19
International Boundary and Water Commission, United
States and Mexico...................................... 20
Construction............................................. 20
American Sections, International Commissions............. 21
International Fisheries Commission....................... 21
Payment to the Asia Foundation........................... 22
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund.... 22
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund........ 22
Israeli Arab Scholarship Program......................... 22
East-West Center......................................... 23
National Endowment for Democracy......................... 23
Broadcasting Board of Governors, International
Broadcasting Operations................................ 23
Broadcasting Capital Improvements........................ 24
Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage
Abroad................................................. 24
Commission on International Religious Freedom............ 25
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe......... 25
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's
Republic of China...................................... 25
United States-China Economic and Security Review
Commission............................................. 25
United States Senate-China Interparliamentary Group...... 26
United States Institute of Peace......................... 26
Title II:
Export and Investment Assistance:
Export-Import Bank of the United States.................. 27
Overseas Private Investment Corporation.................. 27
Trade and Development Agency............................. 28
Title III:
Bilateral Economic Assistance:
Funds Appropriated to the President...................... 29
Global Health Programs................................... 29
Development Assistance................................... 35
International Disaster Assistance........................ 43
Transition Initiatives................................... 44
Development Credit Authority............................. 44
Operating Expenses of the United States Agency for
International Development.............................. 44
Capital Investment Fund.................................. 44
Operating Expenses of the Office of the Inspector General 44
Other Bilateral Economic Assistance:
Economic Support Fund................................ 45
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States.. 50
Assistance for the Independent States of the Former
Soviet Union....................................... 51
Independent Agencies:
Inter-American Foundation............................ 52
African Development Foundation....................... 52
Peace Corps.......................................... 53
Millennium Challenge Corporation..................... 53
Department of State:
Global HIV/AIDS Initiative........................... 54
Democracy Fund....................................... 54
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement.. 56
Andean Programs...................................... 57
Migration and Refugee Assistance..................... 63
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration
Assistance Fund.................................... 63
Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining and Related
Programs........................................... 63
Department of the Treasury:
International Affairs Technical Assistance........... 64
Debt Restructing..................................... 65
Title IV:
Military Assistance:
International Military Education and Training............ 66
Foreign Military Financing Program....................... 66
Peacekeeping Operations.................................. 67
Title V:
Multilateral Economic Assistance:
International Financial Institutions Summary............. 69
Global Environment Facility.......................... 69
Contribution to the International Development
Association........................................ 69
Contribution to the Enterprise for the Americas
Multilateral Investment Fund....................... 70
Contribution to the Asian Development Fund........... 70
Contribution to the African Development Bank......... 70
Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions......... 70
Contribution to the African Development Fund......... 70
Contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development.................................... 70
Contribution to the International Fund for
Agricultural Development........................... 70
International Organizations and Programs............. 70
General Provisions--Titles II-V.................................. 72
Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI of the Standing Rules of
the Sen-
ate............................................................ 75
Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules
of the Senate.................................................. 76
Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of
the
Senate......................................................... 77
Budget Impact Statement.......................................... 85
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ABA--American Bar Association
AP--Andean Programs
ADF--African Development Foundation
ASHA--American Schools and Hospitals Abroad
CEELI--Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative
CGIAR--Consultative Group on International Agricultural
Research
CIPA--Contributions for International Peacekeeping
Activities
CRSP--Collaborative Research Support Program
DA--Development Assistance
DF--Democracy Fund
DFA--Director for Foreign Assistance
DRL--Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights
and Labor
DRC--Democratic Republic of the Congo
ERMA--Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund
ESF--Economic Support Fund
FAA--Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
FAO--Food and Agriculture Organization
FMF--Foreign Military Financing
FSA--Assistance for the Independent States of the Former
Soviet Union
GAO--Government Accountability Office
GAVI--Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization
GEF--Global Environmental Facility
GHI--Global HIV/AIDS Initiative
GHP--Global Health Programs
HRDF--Human Rights and Democracy Fund
IAF--Inter-American Foundation
IBO--International Broadcasting Operations
IDA--International Disaster Assistance
IDP--Internally Displaced Person
IFAD--International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFI--International Financial Institution
ILEA--International Law Enforcement Training Academies
IMET--International Military Education and Training
INCLE--International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement
IO&P--International Organization and Programs
LWVF--Patrick Leahy War Victims Fund
MCC--Millennium Challenge Corporation
MEPI--Middle East Partnership Initiative
MRA--Migration and Refugee Assistance
MTN--Middle East Television Network
NADR--Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining, and
Related Programs
NED--National Endowment for Democracy
NGO--Nongovernmental organization
OAS--Organization of American States
OBO--Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations
OPIC--Overseas Private Investment Corporation
PKO--Peacekeeping Operations
RFA--Radio Free Asia
RFE/RL--Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
SEED--Assistance for Eastern European and Baltic States
TB--Tuberculosis
TDA--Trade and Development Agency
TI--Transition Initiatives
U.N.--United Nations
UNAIDS--Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS
UNICEF--United Nations Children's Fund
UNIFEM--United Nations Development Fund for Women
USAID--United States Agency for International Development
USIP--United States Institute for Peace
VOA--Voice of America
WFP--World Food Program
WHO--World Health Organization
WTO--World Trade Organization
INTRODUCTION
SUMMARY TABLE: AMOUNTS IN NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY
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Committee
recommendation
Committee compared with
Item Budget request recommendation budget estimate
increase (+) or
decrease (-)
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Title I--Department of State and Related Agency........ $10,723,857,000 $10,683,661,000 -$40,196,000
Title II--Export and investment assistance............. -108,100,000<bull -117,100,000 -9,000,000
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Title III--Bilateral economic assistance............... 17,851,813,000 17,335,455,000 -516,358,000
Title IV--Military assistance.......................... 4,846,700,000 4,838,077,000 -8,623,000
Title V--Multilateral economic assistance.............. 1,788,350,000 1,660,807,000 -127,543,000
Title VI--General Provisions........................... ................. 1,000,000 +1,000,000
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Summary of Estimates
In fiscal year 2007, the Congress appropriated
$37,127,661,000 for the Department of State and related agency
and foreign operations and related programs, including
$5,686,408,000 in supplemental appropriations. This year, the
Committee recommends $34,401,900,000 of which $34,243,000,000
is for discretionary spending, and $158,900,000 is for
mandatory spending.
Transparency in Congressional Directives
On January 18, 2007, the Senate passed S. 1, The
Legislative Transparency and Accountability Act of 2007, by a
vote of 96-2. While the Committee awaits final action on this
legislation, the chairman and ranking member of the Committee
issued interim requirements to ensure that the goals of S. 1
are in place for the appropriations bills for fiscal year 2008.
The Constitution vests in the Congress the power of the
purse. The Committee believes strongly that Congress should
make the decisions on how to allocate the people's money. In
order to improve transparency and accountability in the process
of approving earmarks (as defined in S. 1) in appropriations
measures, each Committee report includes, for each earmark:
--(1) the name of the member(s) making the request, and where
appropriate, the President;
--(2) the name and location of the intended recipient or, if
there is no specifically intended recipient, the
intended location of the activity; and
--(3) the purpose of such earmark.
The term ``congressional earmark'' means a provision or
report language included primarily at the request of a senator,
providing, authorizing, or recommending a specific amount of
discretionary budget authority, credit authority, or other
spending authority for a contract, loan, loan guarantee, grant,
loan authority, or other expenditure with or to an entity, or
targeted to a specific state, locality or congressional
district, other than through a statutory or administrative,
formula-driven, or competitive award process.
For purposes of the Department of State, Foreign Operations
Appropriations Act, 2008, ``congressional earmark'' does not
include an earmark, directive or recommendation of a specific
amount for any of the following: an entity or organization for
which funds are requested in the President's budget request for
fiscal year 2008 or in associated budget justification
documents submitted to the Congress; a foreign country or
government; a United States Government entity; an organization
or entity established pursuant to an act of Congress or for
which funding is authorized by an act of Congress; the United
Nations or any related or associated entity; or an
international or multilateral organization.
For each earmark, a member is required to provide a
certification that neither the member (nor his or her spouse)
has a pecuniary interest in such earmark, consistent with
Senate Rule XXXVII(4). Such certifications are available to the
public at http://appropriations.senate.gov/senators.cfm or go
to appropriations.senate.gov and click on ``Members''.
TITLE I
DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
The Committee recommends a total of $10,648,013,000 for the
Department of State and related agency including the
Broadcasting Board of Governors.
Administration of Foreign Affairs
DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $4,313,734,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 870,658,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 4,942,700,000
House allowance......................................... 4,747,078,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,794,973,000
The Committee recommends $4,790,135,000 for Diplomatic and
Consular Programs. Of these funds, $3,885,375,000 is for
ongoing operations, including public diplomacy activities, and
$909,598,000 is for Worldwide Security Protection.
Staffing.--The Committee provided a total of 1,069 new
positions in fiscal years 2002, 2003 and 2004 to support the
Diplomatic Readiness Initiative. The Committee is concerned
that the gains made during that time have been depleted due to
the Department of State's decision to move more positions to
Iraq, leaving gaps at many posts and inhibiting critical
language training. The Committee supports the Secretary's
transformational diplomacy initiative to place more people in
countries where there is a greater U.S. strategic interest. In
the next phase the Committee urges the Secretary to further
reduce domestic positions to bolster areas critical to U.S.
interests around the world, such as public diplomacy and
consular services.
The Committee recommendation provides $83,564,000 for
program enhancements requested in fiscal year 2008, a decrease
of $68,565,000 below the request without prejudice.
The Committee does not support the request to provide 20
positions to posts where a vacancy exists as a result of
personnel serving in Iraq. Instead the Committee recommends
personnel at Embassy Baghdad are reduced and that positions are
returned to other priority posts, consistent with congressional
direction in Public Law 110-28.
The Committee is concerned that the Office of the DFA lacks
sufficient capacity to promptly and adequately respond to
requests for information from Congress regarding foreign
assistance funding, programs and staffing. The Committee is
also concerned that consultations arising from the report
submitted pursuant to section 653(a) of the FAA have been
protracted and not always responsive to the Congress' interests
and intent. The Committee has therefore provided $8,131,000 for
the Office, which is $500,000 above the request, but $1,000,000
shall not be obligated until completion of the fiscal year 2008
653(a) consultations with the Committee.
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI).--The Committee
directs the Secretary to implement WHTI according to the
statutory deadline of June 1, 2009. An earlier implementation
would result in an increase in the backlog in processing new
passport applications and likely delays at border crossings, as
evidenced by the Departments of State and Homeland Security
recent decision to delay passport requirements for air travel
in the Western Hemisphere.
The Department's development of an alternative passport
card for travel in the Western Hemisphere shall meet the
requirements set forth in section 546 of Public Law 109-295,
the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2007.
The Committee expects the Department to take all necessary
measures to ensure that implementation of WHTI protects border
communities from disruptions, especially in commerce and
regular travel.
The Committee requests the Secretary examine the need to
expand existing capacity of other related facilities or the
creation of additional passport agencies in U.S. border States
to facilitate issuance of a passport or equivalent travel
documents as required by WHTI. The Secretary shall submit a
report to the Congress no later than March 1, 2008, with
recommendations to support the provisional need to issue WHTI
documents in border communities.
The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of
State are directed to provide quarterly briefings to the
Committee on the progress being made on meeting these
requirements.
Passport Processing.--The Committee is aware that the
recent strain on the Department's passport application
processing capacity has had a significant negative impact on
the traveling public. The Department requested and was provided
additional authority and resources in fiscal years 2005, 2006
and 2007 to increase the capacity to process passport
applications. Due to the haphazard public information
distributed by the Departments of State and Homeland Security
related to implementation of the WHTI, passport processing
capacity was overwhelmed. The Committee recognizes that
projections of demand did not anticipate the current level of
passport applications. However, the Department must make its
responsibility to the public a higher priority and respond more
rapidly to passport demand. The Committee is disappointed that
not until 3 months after passport processing capacity was
overwhelmed, during which time the wait to receive a passport
increased from an average of 6 weeks to 12 weeks, the
Department finally requested additional resources. The
Committee supports the Department's fiscal year 2007 proposal
to use $36,900,000 of Border Security revenue to hire 400
additional personnel. The Committee provides $40,000,000 above
the budget request in fiscal year 2008 for passport operations,
facilities and systems to help alleviate this backlog and to
expand public outreach, including education about the WHTI
implementation deadline, the passport application process, and
options for expediting an application. In addition to the 122
new positions funded in the President's request, the Committee
directs that an additional 500 personnel are hired in fiscal
year 2008, providing a total of 822 new personnel to support
Consular Affairs.
Consular Services Demonstration Program.--The Committee
recognizes the challenges foreign nationals face in obtaining
visas, including the requirement to appear in person at U.S.
Missions for application processing and interviews. The
Committee provides $5,000,000 for a demonstration program to
expand access to consular services, including through the use
of mobile consular services.
PROGRAM ISSUES
American Presence Posts.--The Committee supports the
proposal to expand American Presence Posts outside of capital
cities to strengthen U.S. public diplomacy, including necessary
funding in the Worldwide Security Upgrades and Embassy,
Security, Construction and Maintenance accounts.
Cultural Heritage.--The committee recommends $7,000,000 to
preserve cultural heritage through Department programs and
activities, of which $6,000,000 shall be for the Ambassador's
Fund for Cultural Preservation [AFCP] and $1,000,000 shall be
for the Cultural Antiquities Task Force.
This is an increase of $3,000,000 above the budget request
for AFCP. The Committee directs the Department of State to
support at least three projects of a significant scale and
historic value, for which grants should not be less than
$500,000, such as archeological restoration of Phnom Bakhen,
Cambodia and Mayan archeological sites in the Peten region of
Guatemala. The Committee directs the Department of State to
provide sufficient staff to support the AFCP and to develop
Regional Cultural Preservation Officers, if feasible, at posts
to facilitate preservation.
Cybersecurity.--The Committee is aware of the need to
safeguard the Department of State's computer networks,
including through threat assessment technologies and the use of
state-of-the-art computer investigative tools. The Committee
recommends the Department of State assess threats to, and the
vulnerabilities of, the Department's computer networks, and to
consider the need to improve the capacity to monitor inside
threats to networks of United States Missions.
Hague Convention.--The Committee requests the Secretary to
submit a report within 30 days of enactment of this act on the
Department's progress on and expected date of ratification of
the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-Operation
in Respect of Intercountry Adoption.
The Committee is concerned with the Department's commitment
to ratifying the Convention and directs that the report include
an explanation of the delay in ratification since 1994, what
further action must be taken by the Department of State and
other U.S. agencies before ratification, and what if any
further legislative action is needed to ensure U.S. compliance
with the provisions of the Convention.
Hurricane Katrina Pledges.--The Committee is concerned that
the Department lacks the internal management to accept and
process offers of foreign assistance, as was evidenced after
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. The Committee directs the
Secretary of State to report within 60 days of enactment of
this act on implementation of the nine recommendations made by
the administration's review ``The Federal Response to Hurricane
Katrina: Lessons Learned''.
Public Diplomacy.--The Committee recognizes the importance
of public diplomacy programs in articulating U.S. foreign
policy to disparate world audiences and in countering extremist
ideology, and provides $364,905,000 for these programs, an
amount equal to the budget request.
Reconstruction.--The Committee supports the mission of the
Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization
[S/CRS] to improve the coordinated U.S. government assistance
to countries after a period of conflict and is aware of the
challenges S/CRS faces, as outlined in the Office of Inspector
General Report (ISP-1-07-26, May 2007). However, limited
resources cannot accommodate 57 additional positions requested.
The Committee recommends that the Department continue to
maximize interagency resources to support S/CRS. The Committee
requests a report on the status of creating a civilian reserve
corps with funding provided in Public Law 110-28.
Russia.--The Committee is alarmed with the deterioration of
human rights, attacks against the media, and the harassment of
pro-democracy and other civil society groups in Russia. The
Committee is concerned that Embassy Moscow lacks sufficient
personnel to adequately monitor and engage the Russian
Government on these issues of critical importance to Russia's
future and to U.S.-Russian relations. Therefore, the Committee
includes a provision which requires one additional dedicated
senior position with the sole responsibilities of meeting
regularly with human rights defenders and journalists who have
suffered harassment and with other civil society groups,
meeting with appropriate Russian officials, convening regular
meetings with representatives of other governments to encourage
collective monitoring, observing trials, and conducting prison
visits, including in the provinces.
Soft Targets.--The Committee recommends $18,000,000 for
security enhancements to soft targets such as overseas schools
and residential compounds, an increase of $2,000,000 above the
budget request. The Committee directs that the additional funds
be prioritized to those countries and regions impacted by
Islamic extremism.
Trafficking.--The Committee recommendation includes
$4,215,000 for the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in
Persons, an amount equal to the request, and recommends that
the Office increase monitoring and enforcement of Department
regulations related to the treatment and protection against
abuse of A-3 and G-5 visa recipient domestic workers. The
Committee encourages the Department to take all necessary
action to ensure the fair treatment of domestic staff at
foreign embassies located in the United States.
The Committee requests the Secretary of State submit a
report by May 1, 2008, on the uses of funding to combat human
trafficking, including operations of the Office to Monitor and
Combat Trafficking in Persons [TIP] and all program funds. The
report shall include the proportion of funds managed by TIP and
by posts in the field. The Committee supports a balanced
approach that achieves an overall strategic policy and provides
flexibility for posts to respond to trafficking issues in the
field.
Worldwide Security.--The Committee provides $909,598,000
for Worldwide Security Protection, an increase of $228,882,000
above the regular fiscal year 2007 level. The Committee has
renamed this sub-account (previously named ``Worldwide Security
Upgrades'') to more accurately reflect the purposes of the
funds appropriated.
The Committee is aware that the actual fiscal year 2007
operating level for Worldwide Security Protection was
$777,216,000, including emergency supplemental funds from
Public Law 110-28, and that the fiscal year 2008 budget request
recommends an increase of $187,544,000, accounting for fiscal
year 2007 supplemental funds. The Committee recommendation
supports the request to continue maintenance and to expand the
replacement cycle for armored vehicles. The Committee was
unable to fully fund the request for new positions to support
Transformational Diplomacy; therefore a commensurate decrease
was made from new positions associated with ``post growth''. In
addition, the Committee did not provide funding to plan for the
2010 Olympic Games and will consider such a request in future
legislation.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $58,143,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 70,743,000
House allowance......................................... 59,062,000
Committee recommendation................................ 63,743,000
The Committee recommends $63,743,000 for the Capital
Investment Fund. The Committee supports the request to upgrade
the Worldwide Agency-wide Locally Engaged Staff Payroll system
to improve efficiency.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $29,646,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 36,500,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 32,508,000
House allowance......................................... 32,508,000
Committee recommendation................................ 35,508,000
The Committee recommends $35,508,000 for the Office of
Inspector General [OIG], an increase of $3,000,000 above the
request to strengthen oversight of programs in Iraq and
Afghanistan. The Committee notes that the OIG conducts regular
audits and inspections of the Department's programs and intends
that the additional funds be used to expand inspections of
government contracts, agency programs and other reconstruction
activities.
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $445,275,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 20,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 486,400,000
House allowance......................................... 501,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 509,482,000
The Committee recommends $509,482,000 for Educational and
Cultural Exchange Programs.
Funds are allocated in the following table:
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year
Fiscal year 2008 budget Committee Change from
2007 enacted estimate recommendation budget estimate
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Academic Programs:
Fulbright Program: Students, Scholars, 205,733 222,645 222,645 ...............
Teachers, Humphrey, Undergraduates.....
Global Academic Exchanges:
Educational Advising and Student Serv- 6,840 10,172 10,872 +700
ices...................................
English Language Programs............... 17,350 14,331 14,331 ...............
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Subtotal, Global Academic Exchanges... 24,190 24,503 25,203 +700
Special Academic Exchanges:
Regional Graduate Fellowships........... 22,200 22,200 22,200 ...............
American Overseas Research Centers...... 3,316 3,316 3,816 +500
South Pacific Exchanges................. 494 500 500 ...............
Timor Leste Exchanges................... 500 500 500 ...............
Mobility Exchange Clearinghouse......... 494 500 500 ...............
Benjamin Gilman International 3,918 4,918 5,925 +1,007
Scholarship Program....................
George Mitchell Fellowship Program...... 494 500 500 ...............
Paul Simon Study Abroad Foundation...... ............... 400 2,000 +1,600
University of Miami Hemispheric Program. 494 500 500 ...............
Tibet Fund.............................. 600 600 750 +150
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Subtotal, Special Academic Exchanges.. 32,510 33,934 37,191 +3,257
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Total, Academic Programs.............. 262,433 281,082 285,039 +3,957
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Professional and Cultural Exchanges:
International Visitor Program........... 75,005 74,255 77,285 +3,030
Leaders in Education Initiative......... ............... ............... ............... ...............
Citizen Exchange Programs............... 64,930 70,950 76,950 +6,000
Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES). [19,000] [19,000] [25,000] [+6,000]
Special Professional and Cultural Exchanges:
Congress Bundestag Youth Exchange....... 3,286 3,256 3,256 ...............
Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program....... 1,853 1,877 1,877 ...............
Irish Institute......................... 790 800 1,000 +200
Ngwang Choephel Fellows (Tibet)......... 600 600 650 +50
Youth Science Leadership Institute of 148 150 150 ...............
the Americas...........................
Institute for Representative Government. 494 500 500 ...............
Pakistan Literacy Training Program...... 247 250 345 +95
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Subtotal, Special Professional and 8,041 7,683 7,808 +125
Cultural Exchanges...................
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Total, Professional and Cultural 147,976 152,888 162,013 +9,125
Exchanges............................
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One-time grant program (special projects)... ............... ............... 10,000 +10,000
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Program and Performance: ............... ............... ............... ...............
Evaluation Program...................... 1,910 1,910 1,910 ...............
Alumni Global Networks Program.......... 1,000 1,260 1,260 ...............
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Subtotal, Program and Performance..... 2,910 3,170 3,170 ...............
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Exchanges Support........................... 48,496 49,260 49,260 ...............
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Transfers (SEED, ESF, FSA).................. 4,385 ............... ............... ...............
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Total, Educational and Cultural 466,200 486,400 509,482 +23,082
Exchange Programs....................
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Every program for which the Committee recommends funding in
the previous table is established pursuant to an act of
Congress, or is a program for which funding is authorized by an
act of Congress, or was included in the President's budget
request for fiscal year 2008.
National Security Language Initiative [NSLI].--The
Committee supports the NSLI, particularly the Department of
State's effort to expand international exchange programs to
people who would not traditionally study abroad and to a
greater diversity of U.S. educational institutions. The
Committee supports the investment in developing fluency in
strategically important foreign languages and encourages the
Department to utilize exchange programs to support foreign
language teachers, especially with U.S. public secondary
schools with programs of international studies and foreign
languages. The Committee supports summer, semester, and
yearlong programs for students to reach a greater number of
participants within available resources.
The Committee supports expanding international exchange to
non-traditional areas and commends the Department's programs
which are focused on low income students, language learning,
and community colleges, particularly in Latin America and
Africa.
The Committee recommendation includes an increase of
$700,000 above the request for educational advising and student
services to expand opportunities for Americans to study abroad
by identifying quality higher education resources and
activities in developing countries and to disseminate
information to the U.S. higher education community.
The Committee supports continuation in fiscal year 2008 of
a pilot program for U.S. high school students to study in
Muslim majority countries as funded in Public Law 110-28.
Simon Foundation.--The Committee recommendation includes up
to $2,000,000 to support the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad
Foundation, subject to authorization and confirmation of the
Board of Directors. The Secretary of State shall submit a plan
for expanding U.S. student exchange, in particular the
investment needed to expand overseas capacity of high quality
educational institutions in developing countries and other non-
traditional study abroad regions. Funding for this program was
requested by the President, consistent with section 104 of
Public Law 108-199.
One-time International Exchange Grant Program.--The
Committee directs the Department of State to develop a program
to provide one-time grants for international exchanges that
address issues of mutual interest to the United States and
other countries. Within 90 days of enactment of this act and
after consultation with the Committee, the Department shall
submit a plan to the Committee detailing criteria for
eligibility in this new program. The program shall be only for
the actual exchange of people and should benefit a population
that is not being addressed through existing authorized
exchanges. The Department shall submit a report of those
organizations that are eligible for a grant and, not later than
September 1, 2008, submit a report to the Committee describing
the grant recipients and intended use of funds.
The Committee encourages the Department to utilize this new
program to expand international exchanges in areas that are not
predominantly served by other U.S. Government exchange
programs, such as exchange with developing countries; community
leaders who would not traditionally have an opportunity to
participate in an exchange; students and youth with high
financial need; and minority ethnic groups.
The following exchange programs shall be eligible for
consideration:
Associated Colleges of the South.--A proposal to expand
teaching of critical languages, such as Chinese and Arabic.
Dillard University.--A proposal for educational exchange
and critical language training in East Asia and the Pacific,
the Middle East, and Latin America.
Cultural History Exchange.--A proposal to provide for
educational and cultural exchange associated with the Lake
Champlain Quadracentennial.
Education Initiative for Central and Eastern Europe.--A
proposal to strengthen free and just societies in Central and
Eastern Europe.
Montana State University, Bozeman.--A proposal to develop
higher education partnerships in the Middle East.
Saint Anselm College.--A proposal for educational exchange
in the Middle East in partnership with the American University
of Beirut, Hebrew University, American University in Cairo and
Hebron University.
Saint Michael's College.--A proposal to train young leaders
from Latin America, particularly low income and indigenous
populations.
Spelman College.--A proposal for student and faculty
exchange with China.
St. Bonaventure University's Father Mychal Judge Program.--
A proposal for academic, civic, and cultural exchange with
Ireland.
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.--A proposal to
expand science, technology and engineering exchange with
Mongolia.
Peace, Health, Communications, Cooperation in the Middle
East Program.--A proposal to provide for exchange of doctors,
researchers, scientists, and youth with the Middle East.
University of Iowa.--A proposal for educational exchange
with universities in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia.
University of Louisville.--A proposal to expand Arabic
language study.
University of Massachusetts Confucius Institute.--A
proposal to expand educational exchange with China.
University of Missouri-St. Louis.--A proposal to expand
education in health and business.
University of Vermont.--A proposal to expand foreign
language teacher training in Chinese and Mandarin to pre-
college students.
In addition to one-time grants, the Committee encourages
the Department to consider new proposals from previously funded
grantees in fiscal year 2006 (H. Report 109-272) and prior
fiscal years within discretionary funding if they meet
appropriate guidelines. The Committee notes that these programs
will not be considered for additional one-time funding in
future years.
REPRESENTATION ALLOWANCES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $8,175,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 8,175,000
House allowance......................................... 8,175,000
Committee recommendation................................ 8,175,000
The Committee recommends $8,175,000 for Representation
Allowances to provide reimbursement to Foreign Service Officers
for expenditures incurred in their official capacities abroad
in establishing and maintaining relations with officials of
foreign governments and members of local communities.
PROTECTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS AND OFFICIALS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $9,270,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 18,000,000
House allowance......................................... 28,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 14,000,000
The Committee recommends $14,000,000 for the Protection of
Foreign Missions and Officials 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.
The Committee recommends that in instances where a local
jurisdiction will realize a financial benefit from a visit from
a foreign dignitary, such circumstances should be taken into
account by the Department of State in assessing the need for
reimbursement under this program. The Committee expects the
Department to provide reimbursement to local jurisdictions on a
timely basis if claims are fully justified.
EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,489,726,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 1,599,434,000
House allowance......................................... 1,536,798,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,441,812,000
The Committee recommends $1,441,812,000 for Embassy
Security, Construction and Maintenance to provide for
management of the United States Government's real property
assets overseas in order to provide diplomatic and consular
missions with secure, safe, and functional facilities.
The Committee is concerned that security and real estate
constraints have necessitated construction of new embassy
compounds farther from the center of a city and may lack access
by public transportation. The OBO should conduct an assessment
of the accessibility of consular operations to the local
population and determine if accessibility can be improved.
Senate Report 109-96 directed the Department of State to
report for each fiscal quarter: the date planned for each
construction contract to be awarded during the current year and
budget year; actual costs for each contract award; the cost of
each Embassy construction project identified in the budget
request; a comparison to the Long Range Overseas Building Plan;
and any contract savings or overrun realized at contract
signing or during execution.
The Committee recommendation is $157,622,000 below the
request, due to budget constraints and the Committee's concern
with the rapidly increasing size and cost of new Embassies. The
Committee expects the Department to seek to right-size
embassies to reflect the actual U.S. interests in each country
and not to treat construction of a new embassy as an
opportunity to expand staff.
American Center.--The Committee supports the creation of a
model American Center in New Delhi, India and recommends
$18,000,000, an amount equal to the budget request. The Center
should be the focus of all U.S. public diplomacy efforts, be
accessible to the public, and reflect the openness of America.
As a result of recent security requirements many U.S.
Embassies are unable to make American libraries and resources
available to the public, which furthers a negative image of the
United States. The Committee expects this American Center to
provide the model for other posts to strengthen the U.S. image
and relationships in host countries.
Funds are allocated in the following table:
EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Committee Change from
Embassy Construction and Security 2008 request recommendation request
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Embassy Construction and Security Projects:
Baku, Azerbaijan (NEC)................................... 114,800 114,800 ...............
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (NEC)........................ 51,800 51,800 ...............
Beiruit, Lebanon (Annex)................................. 47,300 47,300 ...............
Belgrade, Serbia (NEC)................................... 134,100 129,100 -5,000
Guayaquil, Ecuador (NEC)................................. 32,000 32,000 ...............
Juba, Sudan (NEC/Housing)................................ 130,000 120,000 -10,000
Kinshasa, Dem Rep of the Congo (NEC)..................... 115,000 115,000 ...............
Lusaka, Zambia (NEC)..................................... 102,300 102,300 ...............
Monrovia, Liberia (NEC).................................. 104,100 104,100 ...............
Moscow, Russia (Annex)................................... 79,700 79,700 ...............
Tripoli, Libya........................................... 109,900 ............... -109,900
Sites and Planning....................................... 142,075 114,775 -27,300
Capital Security Cost Sharing............................ -361,658 -361,658 ...............
Other Reimbursements..................................... -109,239 -109,239 ...............
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Subtotal, Construction................................. 692,178 539,978 -152,200
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Non-Capital Programs:
Compound Security........................................ 99,722 91,300 -8,422
Soft Targets............................................. 15,000 18,000 +3,000
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Subtotal, Non-Capital appropriation.................... 114,722 109,300 -5,422
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Total, Embassy Construction and Security............... 806,900 649,278 -157,622
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EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $4,940,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. (35,000,000)
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 19,000,000
House allowance......................................... 14,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 9,000,000
The Committee recommends $9,000,000 for Emergencies in the
Diplomatic and Consular Service. These funds are available only
for emergency evacuations and terrorism awards.
The Committee notes that Public Law 110-28 provided the
authority for up to $35,000,000 if it is needed for emergency
evacuations and terrorism rewards. The Committee directs the
Secretary of State to request additional supplemental funds
should actual requirements increase in fiscal year 2008.
REPATRIATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,302,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 1,285,000
House allowance......................................... 1,285,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,285,000
The Committee recommends $1,285,000 for the Repatriation
Loans Program Account.
PAYMENT TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $15,826,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 16,351,000
House allowance......................................... 16,351,000
Committee recommendation................................ 16,351,000
The Committee recommends $16,351,000 for the American
Institute in Taiwan.
PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $163,700,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 158,900,000
House allowance......................................... 158,900,000
Committee recommendation................................ 158,900,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $158,900,000
for this account, and consolidates in one account funding for
both the Department of State and USAID mandatory retirement and
disability programs.
This appropriation is authorized by Public Law 96-465, 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.
International Organizations and Conferences
CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,151,318,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 50,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 1,354,400,000
House allowance......................................... 1,354,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,374,400,000
The Committee recommends $1,374,400,000 for Contributions
to International Organizations. This amount is $20,000,000
above the budget request, and, in addition to $50,000,000
provided in Public Law 110-28, continues the Committee's effort
to provide the necessary funds to pay U.S. assessments to these
organizations in a timely manner.
The Committee recommendation provides the assessed costs of
U.S. membership in international organizations as authorized by
conventions, treaties, or specific acts of Congress for fiscal
year 2008. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
request sufficient funds to pay annual U.S. assessed dues and
any accumulated arrears to international organizations and
encourages the Department of State to evaluate the benefit of
U.S. membership on an annual basis.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,135,275,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 283,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 1,107,000,000
House allowance......................................... 1,302,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,352,000,000
The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,352,000,000
for CIPA, which is $245,000,000 above the budget request, but
still $66,275,000 below projected current requirements for U.S.
contributions to peacekeeping.
The Committee notes that the budget request for U.S.
assessed contributions to international peacekeeping missions
assumed a reduction in the cost of every mission except UNMIS
below the fiscal year 2007 operating level, yet the United
States voted in the U.N. Security Council to expand the mandate
of peacekeeping missions. The request was unrealistic
considering the significant contribution to peace and stability
provided by U.N. peacekeeping activities, without the
participation of U.S. troops. In addition, new peacekeeping
missions are anticipated in fiscal year 2008 in Chad, the
Central African Republic, Somalia and possibly Darfur. The
Committee does not support the administration's practice of
under-funding peacekeeping activities and relying on limited
supplemental funds.
The Committee notes that $88,000,000 was included in Public
Law 110-28 for an anticipated U.N. peacekeeping mission in Chad
and the Central African Republic.
The Committee recommendation includes language, as
requested by the President, to adjust the authorized level of
U.S. assessments for peacekeeping activities for fiscal year
2008 from 25 percent to 27.1 percent. The Committee notes that
the Congress provided the same adjustment in fiscal year 2005
and that the administration has requested such adjustment in
each fiscal year since.
The Committee urges continued U.S. support for the U.N.
peacekeeping mission in Cyprus [UNFICYP] at the assessed level
for 2008.
International Commissions
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND MEXICO
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $27,643,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 30,430,000
House allowance......................................... 30,430,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,430,000
The Committee recommends $30,430,000 for the International
Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico.
CONSTRUCTION
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $5,232,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 71,725,000
House allowance......................................... 15,725,000
Committee recommendation................................ 88,425,000
The Committee recommends $88,425,000 for construction. None
of the funds provided under this heading may be obligated until
the Department of State has submitted, and the Committee has
approved, a spending plan in accordance with section 615 of
this act.
The Committee recommendation includes up to $66,000,000 for
construction in the United States of secondary wastewater
treatment capability, only after the IBWC determines that
negotiations to implement section 804 of Public Law 106-457, as
amended, are completed.
The Committee is concerned with the continued delays in
building treatment facilities to process sewage on the Tijuana
River. Because the proposed treatment facility in Tijuana has
been unable to meet established deadlines, the President
requested and the Committee provides $66,000,000 for an
alternative project in San Diego. Construction of a facility
capable of secondary treatment of at least 25 million gallons a
day is necessary to ensure the IBWC meets a Federal court-
issued timeframe for compliance with the Clean Water Act by
September 30, 2008. The Committee directs GAO to conduct a
review of both the proposed Bajagua Project and upgrades to the
South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant, evaluating
each project's feasibility, efficiency and effectiveness and
identifying the reasons for on-going delays associated with
these projects.
The Committee directs that $11,700,000 may be made
available for the Rio Grande Canalization project in Dona Ana
County, New Mexico for sediment removal and construction and
$10,000,000 may be made available for levee rehabilitation and
sediment removal associated with the Rio Grande Flood Control
System Rehabilitation project in Texas.
The Committee requests the Secretary to evaluate and report
to the Committee on the feasibility of and action required,
including legislation, for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to
carry out the construction program of the IBWC.
AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $9,911,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 10,395,000
House allowance......................................... 10,630,000
Committee recommendation................................ 11,250,000
The Committee recommends $11,250,000 for American Sections.
Within the amount provided, $1,530,000 is for the
International Boundary Commission, $7,500,000 is for the
International Joint Commission, and $2,220,000 is for the
Border Environment Cooperation Commission. Within the amount
provided for the International Joint Commission, $500,000 is
for the Lake Champlain Basin Program.
INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $23,694,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 21,000,000
House allowance......................................... 26,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 27,054,000
The Committee recommends $27,054,000 for the International
Fisheries Commissions.
The Committee recommendation is $6,054,000 above the budget
request in order to provide the actual treaty-obligated dues in
fiscal year 2008. The Committee urges the Department of State
to request sufficient funding for these programs.
Funds are allocated in the following table:
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Fiscal year Committee Change from
Program 2007 enacted 2008 request recommendation request
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Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)..... 1,747 $1,800 1,800 ............
Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC)............... 14,386 12,140 17,200 +5,060
Lake Champlain Program.......................... [200] ............ [700] +700
Pacific Salmon Commission (PSC)..................... 2,800 3,049 3,049 ............
International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC)..... 2,834 2,300 2,900 +600
Other Marine Conservation Organizations:
International Whaling Commission (IWC).......... 170 260 260 ............
North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission (NPAFC) 130 125 140 +15
International Commission for the Conservation of 260 251 270 +19
Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT).........................
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) 263 150 250 +100
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic 88 90 95 +5
Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)...............
North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization 46 45 50 +5
(NASCO)........................................
International Council for the Exploration of the 210 200 220 +20
Sea (ICES).....................................
North Pacific Marine Science Organization 92 90 105 +15
(PICES)........................................
International Sea Turtle Conservation........... 115 100 140 +40
Antarctic Treaty................................ 35 35 50 +15
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission 317 250 410 +160
(WCPFC)........................................
Expenses of the U.S. Commissioners.............. 200 115 115 ............
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Subtotal, Other Marine Conservation 1,927 1,711 2,105 +394
Organizations................................
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Total, International Fisheries Commissions.... 23,693 21,000 27,054 +6,054
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Within the amount provided for the GLFC, $700,000 is for
the eradication of lampreys in Lake Champlain. The GLFC is
directed to give priority to States that have provided matching
grants when distributing lampricide funds.
Other
PAYMENT TO THE ASIA FOUNDATION
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $13,821,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 10,000,000
House allowance......................................... 15,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 16,000,000
The Committee recommends $16,000,000 for The Asia
Foundation.
CENTER FOR MIDDLE EASTERN-WESTERN DIALOGUE TRUST FUND
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $750,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 875,000
House allowance......................................... 875,000
Committee recommendation................................ 875,000
The Committee recommends $875,000 for the Center for Middle
Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund (as authorized by 22 U.S.C.
2078).
EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TRUST FUND
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $494,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 500,000
House allowance......................................... 500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 500,000
The Committee recommends $500,000 from interest and
earnings in the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust
Fund, authorized by the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Act of
1990 (Public Law 101-454).
ISRAELI ARAB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $370,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 375,000
House allowance......................................... 375,000
Committee recommendation................................ 375,000
The Committee recommends $375,000 from interest and
earnings in the Israeli Arab Scholarship Endowment Fund,
authorized by section 214 of Public Law 102-138, the Foreign
Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993.
EAST-WEST CENTER
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $18,994,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 10,000,000
House allowance.........................................................
Committee recommendation................................ 20,000,000
The Committee recommends $20,000,000 for the East-West
Center.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $74,042,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 80,000,000
House allowance......................................... 80,000,000
Committee recommendation................................................
The Committee includes funding for NED under the Democracy
Fund account.
RELATED AGENCY
Broadcasting Board of Governors
INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $636,387,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 10,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 657,477,000
House allowance......................................... 671,632,000
Committee recommendation................................ 662,727,000
The Committee recommends $662,727,000 for IBO.
This account funds the operating and engineering costs of
VOA, RFE/RL, RFA, MBN and the Broadcasting Board of Governors.
Funds are allocated in the following table:
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Fiscal year Committee Change from
Program 2007 enacted 2008 request recommendation request
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International Broadcasting Bureau [IBB]:
Voice of America............................ 171,642 178,346 187,136 +8,790
Broadcasting to Cuba........................ 33,681 38,700 33,681 -5,019
Engineering and Technical Services.......... 149,969 136,090 140,313 +4,223
Agency Direction............................ 28,851 27,333 27,333 ..............
Management.................................. 46,876 48,974 48,974 ..............
Program Support............................. 19,022 19,668 19,668 ..............
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Subtotal, IBB............................. 450,041 449,111 457,105 +7,994
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Independent Grantee Organizations:
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).... 75,051 75,145 80,045 +4,900
Radio Free Asia (RFA)....................... 31,584 31,457 34,957 +3,500
Middle East Broadcasting Networks........... 82,950 101,764 90,620 -11,144
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Subtotal, Grantees........................ 189,585 208,366 205,622 -2,744
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Total, International Broadcasting Opera- 639,626 657,477 662,727 +5,250
tions....................................
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Language Service Reductions.--The Committee recommendation
supports continuing broadcasting which the administration
proposed for language service reductions in fiscal year 2008,
particularly Albanian, Bosnian, Cantonese, Croatian, English,
Georgian, Kazakh, Macedonian, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, South
Slavic, Tibetan, Thai, Ukrainian, and Uzbek. However, the
Committee supports BBG increasing the efficiency of this
programming by broadcasting in the most effective means
possible while increasing the total number of hours broadcast.
The BBG annual program plan shall include a report on how the
audience has been increased and efficiencies achieved.
Alhurra.--The Committee recommendation does not include
$11,144,000 to continue the expansion of Alhurra broadcasting
to the Middle East, as initiated with $10,000,000 in Public Law
110-28. The Committee will consider this request as part of
future legislation.
The Committee is concerned with recent reports regarding
the broadcasting of interviews and speeches made by terrorist-
affiliated and militant leaders on Alhurra television in the
Middle East. The Committee reiterates its strong support for
free and fair broadcasting to the Middle East and reminds the
Broadcasting Board of Governors that this does not include
broadcasts that provide a platform for groups or persons
associated with foreign terrorist organizations, as defined by
the Department of State. The Committee directs the BBG, in
conjunction with the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, to make
public English transcripts on a case by case basis if requested
by the Committees on Appropriations.
Support for Alhurra may only be made available if the
Secretary of State certifies and reports to the Committee that
Alhurra does not advocate on behalf of any organization that
the Secretary knows, or has reason to believe, engages in acts
of terrorism.
North Korea.--The Committee recommends not less than
$5,000,000 for broadcasting into North Korea through RFA Korea
Service and VOA Korea Service, and directs that these funds be
used to increase daily broadcast hours of original content and
to improve the accessibility of radio transmissions.
BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $7,624,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 10,748,000
House allowance......................................... 10,748,000
Committee recommendation................................ 10,748,000
The Committee recommends $10,748,000 for the Broadcasting
Capital Improvements.
Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $493,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 499,000
House allowance......................................... 499,000
Committee recommendation................................ 499,000
The Committee recommends $499,000 for the Commission for
the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad.
Commission on International Religious Freedom
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $3,000,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 258,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 3,300,000
House allowance......................................... 3,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,000,000
The Committee recommends $3,000,000 for the Commission on
International Religious Freedom.
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $2,004,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 2,037,000
House allowance......................................... 2,037,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,037,000
The Committee recommends $2,037,000 for this Commission.
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,876,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 2,000,000
House allowance......................................... 2,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,000,000
The Committee recommends $2,000,000 for this Commission.
United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $2,962,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 4,000,000
House allowance......................................... 4,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,962,000
The Committee recommends $2,962,000 for this Commission and
provides that funds shall be obligated only after the Secretary
of State consults with the Committee on the findings of the
GAO's audit of the Commission. The Committee is concerned with
the apparent lack of financial and management controls in the
operations of the Commission, as evidenced by a budget
justification devoid of details, such as not providing the
salary, benefits and other costs related to a request for new
personnel; not detailing the distribution of requested funds
for travel, including the number of people participating; and
not providing a comparison of the request to prior
expenditures. The Committee recommendation requires a spending
plan which effectively addresses the recommendations made by
the Government Accountability Office review currently underway.
The Committee expects to be consulted on the spending plan
prior to expenditure of any funds.
United States Senate-China Interparliamentary Group
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $149,000
Budget estimate, 2008...................................................
House allowance.........................................................
Committee recommendation................................ 150,000
The Committee recommends $150,000 for the United States
Senate-China Interparliamentary Group, and recommends that this
group is funded by the Legislative Branch Appropriations bill
in fiscal year 2009.
United States Institute of Peace
OPERATING EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $22,064,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 30,000,000
House allowance......................................... 26,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 25,000,000
The Committee recommends $25,000,000 for the USIP. The
Committee strongly supports the mission of USIP, but is
concerned that USIP's new building may impose significant
future operational and maintenance burdens on this relatively
small organization. The Committee is concerned with excessive
administrative costs associated with some past USIP activities.
The Committee expects USIP to be prudent, to focus its
resources on key issues that are not otherwise being
effectively addressed, and provide practical recommendations
and policy initiatives in furtherance of conflict resolution,
stability and peace.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--TITLE I
Sec. 101. Allowances and Differentials.
Sec. 102. Unobligated Balances Report.
Sec. 103. Embassy Construction.
Sec. 104. Peacekeeping Missions.
Sec. 105. Denial of Visas.
Sec. 106. United States Citizens Born in Jerusalem.
Sec. 107. Department of State Authorities.
Sec. 108. Restriction on Contributions to the United
Nations.
Sec. 109. Personnel Actions.
Sec. 110. Restrictions on United Nations Delegations.
Sec. 111. Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation.
Sec. 112. Attendance at International Conferences.
Sec. 113. Peacekeeping Assessment.
Sec. 114. Alhurra Broadcasting.
Sec. 115. Commission Financial Management.
Sec. 116. References.
TITLES II-V<greek-e>
FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
TITLE II
EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE
Export-Import Bank of the United States
INSPECTOR GENERAL
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $990,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 1,000,000
House allowance......................................... 1,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,000,000
SUBSIDY APPROPRIATION
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $26,382,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 68,000,000
House allowance......................................... 68,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 68,000,000
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $72,468,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 78,000,000
House allowance......................................... 78,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 78,000,000
The Committee recommends $1,000,000 for the Inspector
General, $78,000,000 for Administrative Expenses for the
Export-Import Bank, and $68,000,000 for the subsidy
appropriation.
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
SUBSIDY APPROPRIATION
DIRECT LOANS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $20,073,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 29,000,000
House allowance......................................... 20,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 21,000,000
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $41,851,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 47,500,000
House allowance......................................... 47,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 47,500,000
The Committee recommends $47,500,000 for OPIC
administrative expenses.
Trade and Development Agency
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $50,391,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 50,400,000
House allowance......................................... 50,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 50,400,000
The Committee recommends $50,400,000 for the TDA.
TITLE III
BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $4,744,452,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 338,200
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 3,756,827,000
House allowance......................................... 4,834,660,000
Committee recommendation................................ 9,141,903,000
The amounts listed in the above table for fiscal year 2007
appropriations, the fiscal year 2008 budget estimate and the
Committee recommendation, include funds appropriated or
requested under global health programs, development assistance,
USAID operating expenses, USAID Inspector General operating
expenses, international disaster and famine assistance,
transition initiatives, and credit programs.
GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,718,150,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 161,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 1,564,279,000
House allowance......................................... 1,980,150,000
Committee recommendation................................ 6,531,425,000
The Committee recommends a total of $6,531,425,000 for the
Global Health Programs account, which supports health
activities abroad, including those to combat HIV/AIDS, TB,
malaria and other infectious diseases including neglected
tropical diseases, and to reduce child mortality, provide
voluntary family planning services, and protect women's health.
The Committee consolidates all funding contained in the budget
request for HIV/AIDS programs under the GHP account. The
Committee recommendation for the GHP account includes
$1,481,425,000 for programs and activities requested under the
Child Survival and Health Programs Fund account, which is
$267,146,000 more than the President's request.
Funds are allocated in the following table:
GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS (ALL ACCOUNTS)
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Committee Change from
Program, by account 2008 request recommendation request
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HIV/AIDS:
GHP:
Global HIV/AIDS Initiative............................ 4,150,000 4,450,000 +300,000
Global Fund........................................... ............... [300,000] ..............
UNAIDS................................................ [27,000] [40,000] +13,000
USAID HIV/AIDS............................................ 314,278 350,000 +35,722
Microbicides.......................................... 30,000 [45,000] +15,000
Global Fund............................................... ............... 250,000 +250,000
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Total, HIV/AIDS......................................... 4,494,278 5,050,000 +555,722
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Total, Global Fund...................................... ............... [550,000] +550,000
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Child Survival and Maternal Health:
GHP....................................................... 345,600 450,000 +104,400
GAVI Fund............................................. 18,411 [75,000] +56,589
Micronutrients........................................ ............... [30,000] +30,000
ESF....................................................... 20,700 20,698 -2
SEED...................................................... 700 700 ..............
FSU....................................................... 5,100 5,119 +19
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Total, Child and Maternal Health........................ 372,100 476,517 +104,417
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Family Planning/Reproductive Health:
GHP....................................................... 301,700 395,000 +93,300
ESF....................................................... 14,300 54,250 +39,950
SEED...................................................... 1,700 1,700 ..............
FSU....................................................... 7,100 10,110 +3,010
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Total, Family Planning/Reproductive Health.............. 324,800 461,060 +136,260
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Other Infectious Diseases:
Avian Influenza........................................... ............... ............... ..............
GHP....................................................... 100,000 100,000 ..............
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Total, Avian Influenza.................................. 100,000 100,000 ..............
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Tuberculosis:
GHP................................................... 79,400 99,420 +20,020
ESF................................................... 500 500 ..............
FSU................................................... 10,000 10,250 +250
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Total, Tuberculosis................................. 89,900 110,170 +20,270
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Malaria:
GHP................................................... 385,000 355,005 -29,995
ESF................................................... 2,500 2,500 ..............
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Total, Malaria...................................... 387,500 357,505 -29,995
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Polio: GHP................................................ ............... 32,000 +32,000
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Total, Polio............................................ ............... 32,000 +32,000
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Neglected Tropical Diseases: GHP.......................... 6,000 15,000 +9,000
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Total, Neglected Tropical Diseases...................... 6,000 15,000 +9,000
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Unallocated Infectious Diseases GHP....................... ............... 20,000 +20,000
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Total, Other Infectious Diseases........................ 583,400 634,675 +51,275
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Vulnerable Children:
GHP....................................................... 4,000 15,000 +11,000
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Total, Vulnerable Children.............................. 4,000 15,000 +11,000
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Total, Global Health Programs........................... 5,715,978 6,531,425 +815,447
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Total, All Accounts..................................... 5,778,578 6,637,252 +858,674
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The Committee provides $450,000,000 for child survival and
maternal health activities under the GHP account, and
$26,517,000 under other accounts, for a total of $476,517,000.
PROGRAM ISSUES
CHILD SURVIVAL AND MATERNAL HEALTH
The Committee believes the key to addressing the health
crisis in the poorest countries, particularly in Africa, is
building public health systems that are capable of providing
basic health services, especially for women and children. An
essential component of any strategy is to provide training and
support for health care workers, many of whom are dying of
AIDS, leaving in droves to obtain jobs in foreign countries, or
abandoning primary health care to join organizations working to
combat HIV/AIDS which can pay higher salaries. The Committee
strongly supports HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment
programs, but they are no substitute for building the public
health capacity to prevent the needless deaths of millions of
children before the age of five, and more than half a million
women from pregnancy-related causes, each year. Accordingly,
the Committee has substantially increased funding for child
survival and maternal health programs, and directs USAID to
consult with the Committee and the public health community on
how best to utilize these additional funds to build sustainable
public health systems, including by training more health care
workers.
Disabilities.--The Committee recommends USAID consider
funding a proposal of Christian Blind Mission, which addresses
physical disabilities in the Great Lakes region of Africa.
The Committee recognizes the work of Operation Smile and
recommends USAID consider funding a proposal to support its
medical and educational activities in developing countries.
Holy Family Hospital.--The Committee recommends continued
support for the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, and
recognizes the quality care that institution provides to the
Palestinian people, often those most in need.
Iodine Deficiency.--The Committee recommends at least
$2,000,000 for the UNICEF iodine deficiency disorders program.
Vaccines and Immunization.--The Committee provides
$75,000,000 for a contribution to the GAVI Fund.
The Committee recommends up to $40,000,000 for assistance
for Ethiopia, and recommends that of this amount sufficient
funding be provided for childhood immunization programs.
The Committee provides $32,000,000 for programs to
eradicate polio.
Vitamin A and Other Micronutrients.--The Committee provides
$30,000,000 for USAID's micronutrient program, of which at
least $20,000,000 should be for programs related to Vitamin A
deficiency.
Zanmi Lasante.--The Committee recommends USAID provide
support to Zanmi Lasante to improve health care in Haiti.
FAMILY PLANNING/REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
The Committee provides a total of $461,060,000 from all
accounts in this act for family planning and reproductive
health programs.
HIV/AIDS
The Committee provides a total of $5,090,000,000 for
programs and activities to combat HIV/AIDS. The Committee
consolidates funds requested for this purpose in all accounts
in this act under the GHP account, including $40,000,000
provided in section 699 of this act as an additional amount for
the U.S. contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and
Malaria.
AIDS Vaccine.--The Committee recommends continued funding
for the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative.
Blood Safety.--The Committee continues to support Safe
Blood for Africa, which assists African nations through
training and technical assistance to develop systems to ensure
that blood supplies are screened for HIV/AIDS and other
diseases.
Eurasia.--The Committee supports the work of the Eurasian
Medical Education Program of the American College of Physicians
to address HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases in Russia, and
recommends continued funding for this program.
Food and Nutrition.--The Global AIDS Coordinator, in
consultation with the DFA, should report to the Committee by
May 1, 2008, on the following regarding focus countries: (1)
the level of funding within the Emergency Plan for fiscal year
2007 that was spent on food and nutritional support for people
living with and affected by HIV/AIDS; (2) projected spending on
food and nutritional support for people living with and
affected by HIV/AIDS for fiscal year 2008; and, (3) the steps
the Global AIDS Coordinator has taken to address the challenges
identified in the ``Report on Food and Nutrition for People
Living with HIV/AIDS'', May 2006.
Global Fund.--The Committee provides $590,000,000 in this
act for a U.S. contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS,
TB and Malaria. The Committee understands an additional
$300,000,000 is provided in the Departments of Labor, Health
and Human Services, and Education Appropriations act, 2008, for
a total contribution from both acts of $890,000,000, an
increase of $166,000,000 above fiscal year 2007.
Media Programs.--The Committee supports the use of local
media in combating HIV/AIDS and recommends continued funding
for these programs in Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia and other
countries in Africa, and increased funding for these programs
in India.
Microbicides.--The Committee provides $45,000,000 for
research on and development of microbicides as a means of
combating HIV/AIDS, and recommends continued support for the
International Partnership for Microbicides.
Mother-to-Child Transmission.--The Committee continues to
support programs that prevent mother-to-child transmission
[PMTCT] of HIV. The Committee believes that additional
resources are required to expand access to these programs,
including care and treatment. The Committee directs the Global
AIDS Coordinator to provide the resources and technical
assistance necessary to expand access to PMTCT services,
including effective drug regimes, and to encourage stronger
linkages between PMTCT and care and treatment programs.
The Committee recommends that USAID consider supporting a
proposal from Mothers2Mothers to prevent transmission of HIV/
AIDS from mothers to infants.
Nurses Training.--The Committee is aware of a proposal of
Catholic Medical Mission Board, in conjunction with the Chinese
Nurses Association, to train nurses in HIV/AIDS care, and
recommends USAID consider supporting this initiative.
Orphans.--The Committee notes that section 403(b) of title
IV of Public Law 108-25, the United States Leadership Against
HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003, mandates not
less than 10 percent of HIV/AIDS assistance for orphans and
vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS. The Committee directs
the Global AIDS Coordinator to ensure that at least this level
of assistance is made available.
Pediatric AIDS.--The Committee recommends the Global AIDS
Coordinator consider a proposal by the Baylor Pediatric AIDS
Initiative to engage in the Pediatric AIDS Corps.
Private Funds.--The Committee notes that the administration
has indicated its intention to adopt guidelines for NGOs on how
to implement the requirement in section 22 U.S.C. section
7631(f), specifically to adopt a regime that allows for
separation of federally-funded activities and privately funded
prohibited activities. The Committee welcomes the decision to
distinguish between publicly funded activities and those
carried out with private funds and urges the administration to
impose the least possible burdens so as to avoid requirements
that waste resources that could otherwise be used to save
lives. The Committee notes that the administration has adopted
similar regulations in its faith-based initiative, which should
be used as the model in this instance. The Committee will view
unfavorably any requirements that impose more costly and
burdensome restrictions than those that apply to faith-based
grantees.
NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
The Committee provides $15,000,000 for continued support of
USAID's cooperative agreement in support of an integrated
response to the control of neglected tropical diseases,
including intestinal parasites, schistosomiasis, lymphatic
filariasis, onchocerciasis, trachoma, and leprosy. The
Committee requests to be consulted on the uses of these funds,
including country-specific allocations.
OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES
The Committee recommends a total of $634,675,000 for other
infectious diseases, including avian influenza, tuberculosis,
malaria, measles, meningitis, and polio.
Avian Influenza Virus.--The Committee provides $100,000,000
for programs and activities to contain and prevent an avian
influenza pandemic, an amount equal to the budget request, and
notes these funds are in addition to $161,000,000 provided for
such purposes in Public Law 110-28.
The Committee is aware of the many challenges to combatting
avian influenza in developing countries and recognizes that in
some circumstances foreign militaries may be well positioned to
assist in this endeavor. Therefore, the Committee provides an
additional $25,000,000 to enhance the preparedness of
militaries in Asia and Africa to respond to an avian influenza
pandemic, including through training and equipment. The
Committee requests to be consulted prior to the initial
obligations of these funds.
Malaria.--The Committee provides a total of $357,505,000
for programs to combat malaria. The Committee directs that
these funds be made available in accordance with country
strategic plans incorporating best public health practices
including insecticide-treated bed nets, artemisinin combination
therapies, and indoor residual spraying, and with significant
support for purchase of commodities and equipment. The
Committee supports continued funding for the Malaria Vaccine
Initiative and for the Medicines for Malaria Venture.
Meningitis.--The Committee is concerned that meningitis has
plagued sub-Saharan Africa for over a century, threatening the
lives of half a billion people, especially the young. Of those
infected, 10 percent die and 25 percent are left with severe
neurological damage. The Committee is aware of the Meningitis
Vaccine Project, which is supported by private donors to
develop an affordable vaccine. The Committee recommends USAID
consider funding this initiative.
TB.--The Committee provides a total of $110,170,000 for
programs to combat tuberculosis from all accounts in this act.
The Committee urges the Global AIDS Coordinator to (1)
increase funding for TB-HIV coordinated activities with the
goal of ensuring that TB screening and treatment is provided to
as many co-infected individuals as possible in each focus
country; (2) in consultation with appropriate host country
officials and multilateral organizations, develop a national
strategy for each focus country to ensure that all TB patients
are provided HIV testing and counseling as well as referral for
AIDS treatment and care; (3) issue guidance that TB-HIV
coordinated activities are required in each country operational
plan; and (4) provide funding to the World Health Organization
for technical support to expand TB treatment and improve
coordination of programs to fight HIV and TB, including drug
resistant TB. The Committee is concerned with the emergence of
drug resistant strains of tuberculosis, including multi-drug
resistant-TB [MDR-TB] and extensively drug resistant-TB [XDR-
TB], which threaten to undermine progress in AIDS treatment and
progress to combat TB control globally. MDR-TB and XDR-TB are
new, drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis found mostly in
Sub-Saharan Africa where the mortality rate for XDR-TB is
roughly 90 percent. The Committee urges USAID to work with the
Office of the Global HIV/AIDS Coordinator to strengthen overall
TB treatment efforts and to otherwise slow the emergence of MDR
and XDR-TB strains.
Technology.--The Committee supports the work of HealthTech
to develop innovative solutions to public health needs in
developing countries.
VULNERABLE CHILDREN
The Committee provides $15,000,000 for programs and
activities that address the needs of vulnerable children.
Orphans.--The Committee recommends that USAID consider
funding a proposal from Kidsave International for a global
intervention to help countries place orphans into permanent
homes.
Blindness.--The Committee recommends $1,900,000 for
children's blindness programs.
To the maximum extent practicable, the Committee intends
funding for blind children to be focused on eye surgery and
vision corrections for children, and is to be implemented in a
manner that provides the most funds to the field.
The Committee recognizes the work of Helen Keller
International and other organizations to assist blind children
and children with low levels of vision.
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,508,760,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 1,041,248,000
House allowance......................................... 1,733,760,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,455,000,000
The Development Assistance account consists of a wide range
of poverty-reduction and long-term development activities
including free market development, agriculture and rural
development, urban, environment, and energy, basic education,
and micro-credit programs.
PROGRAM ISSUES
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Agriculture Development Strategy.--The Committee notes the
critical role of agriculture in developing countries in
alleviating hunger and poverty. It is also the backbone of
employment that helps stem the tide of immigration to already
overcrowded, over-burdened urban areas. The Committee is
concerned that support for agriculture-led economic growth lags
far behind other foreign assistance programs, and directs the
DFA to submit a report, not later than May 1, 2008, describing
a multi-year, regional strategy to substantially increase
funding for agriculture development programs. In preparing the
strategy, the DFA should consult with representatives of
foreign governments, U.S. universities, and nongovernmental and
international organizations that support agricultural
development overseas.
Arid Lands.--The Committee recommends USAID support the
work of the International Arid Lands Consortium in addressing
water, agriculture, and energy issues in the Middle East and
Central Asia.
Cacao.--The Committee supports the promotion of sustainable
cacao production in Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Bolivia. The
Committee recognizes the work of the Andean Countries Cocoa
Export Support Opportunity, a partnership between private
industry, governments and international organizations to
encourage the sustainable development in cacao-producing areas
as an alternative to coca cultivation.
Coffee.--The Committee is aware that coffee is grown in
more than half of the municipalities of Colombia and that
coffee growing involves over half a million Colombian farmers
and their families, mostly small enterprises, in areas that are
still socially and economically vulnerable. The Committee
recommends USAID work with the National Federation of Coffee
Growers of Colombia to provide assistance to these communities
to increase the productivity and marketability of their
product.
Collaborative Research Support Programs.--The Committee
provides $29,000,000 for CRSPs.
The Committee supports assistance for research and
development of salt-resistant crops.
The Committee recommends creation of a CRSP focused on
water issues.
Crop Diversity.--The Committee notes that crop diversity
provides the genetic building blocks for adapting crops to
constantly evolving pests, diseases, and changing climates, and
is aware that much of the world's crop diversity is neither
safely conserved nor readily available to scientists and
farmers who rely on it. The Global Crop Diversity Trust was
created by the FAO and CGIAR to collect, document and store
seeds securely in order to preserve genetic diversity. The
United States was an early supporter of the Trust and the
Committee recommends USAID contribute in 2008.
Dairy Development Programs.--The Committee continues its
support for dairy development programs.
Fertilizer Programs.--The Committee recommends continued
support for the International Fertilizer Development Center.
Food Aid Quality.--Under Public Law 480, USAID provides
food aid to millions of hungry people each year. However,
quality problems and outdated product formulations have damaged
our reputation as the world's most generous provider of such
aid. There is a critical need to improve product quality and
adjust formulations to meet the needs of today's vulnerable
populations. The Committee provides $750,000 to support
activities underway with the Food Aid Quality Enhancement
Program to improve food aid product quality and nutrient
delivery, consistent with the authority in 7 U.S.C. section
1736g-2(a)(2)(c).
Water.--The Committee provides not less than $300,000,000
of the funds appropriated by this act for safe drinking water
and sanitation supply projects, to be expended in accordance
with Public Law 109-121, the Senator Paul Simon Water for the
Poor Act of 2005. Of this amount, not less than $125,000,000
should be used in Africa.
The Committee recognizes the work of the International
Rural Water Association in providing training and technical
assistance to improve the quality of water and health in
Central America and the Caribbean.
The Committee recommends USAID consider funding a project
in Uganda to increase access to potable water in Kapchorwa
District.
The Committee recommends USAID consider funding a proposal
by Water Leaders Foundation for a reverse osmosis water
purification project in a developing country.
The Committee supports funding for Ong Tidene, a local NGO
that drills wells for Tuareg nomads who live in northern Niger,
one of the most arid areas of Africa.
AMERICAN SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS ABROAD
The Committee continues to recognize the important
contributions made to U.S. foreign policy by institutions
funded by the ASHA program and provides that not less than
$22,000,000 shall be made available to support these
institutions in fiscal year 2008. The Committee, once again,
expects USAID to allocate sufficient sums to administer the
ASHA program from funds provided for Operating Expenses, so it
will not be necessary to expend program funds for
administrative purposes.
Although the Committee understands that ASHA funds are
available for a variety of purposes, such as construction and
equipment, libraries, computer technology, curriculum and staff
support, and related expenses, the Committee reaffirms its
intention that this assistance is not for permanent budget
support to ASHA recipients. The Committee encourages ASHA to
give priority to institutions which demonstrate a need and a
commitment to private fundraising to match government support.
The Committee recognizes the contributions made by several
institutions and believes that they warrant consideration for
further ASHA support, including: Lebanese American University;
International College and the American University of Beirut;
The Johns Hopkins University's Center in Nanjing, China; the
Cancer Center of the American British Cowdray Medical Center in
Mexico; the Hadassah Medical Organization; American University
in Kosovo; and Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
CONFLICT MITIGATION AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
Patrick Leahy War Victims Fund.--The Committee continues to
support the LWVF which assists persons who are disabled as a
result of armed conflict. The Committee recommends $15,000,000
for this Fund administered by USAID.
Public Donations.--The Committee is aware of many private
American individuals and groups who want to donate assistance
to needy people overseas. USAID has a long history of
partnering with the U.S. private sector, most recently
formalized as the Global Development Alliance, to leverage
assistance to meet development objectives.
In the context of natural or manmade disasters, the
generosity of the American public has been expressed in cash
and in-kind donations, often provided through private relief
agencies, to the victims of those disasters. The Committee
believes there is an increasing desire on the part of the
American public, either individually or through community,
faith-based, or other local groups, to provide assistance.
However, shipping items overseas, such as clothing and shelter
that are suitable for affected populations, can be difficult to
arrange and prohibitively expensive. These individuals and
groups are not looking to the U.S. Government to provide
financing for their donations. Instead, they want help in
getting their donations to people in need. The Committee
believes USAID should support the participation of these groups
and individuals in furtherance of foreign assistance
objectives.
The Committee requests the DFA to submit a report, by May
1, 2008, that addresses ways in which USAID can facilitate the
participation of private citizens and community groups in the
foreign assistance program. The report should address, in
particular, the concept of establishing a clearinghouse for
private donations, and should identify U.S. Government
mechanisms and programs, as well as recommendations, for
assisting in the delivery of such privately donated relief aid.
The report should also include legislative changes that might
be needed.
Sports Programs.--The Committee is aware that sports
programs, including those that benefit persons with
disabilities, enhance health and development and strengthen
communities. The Committee supports the work of organizations
involved in these efforts, including Right to Play and Special
Olympics.
Victims of Torture.--The Committee recommends $10,000,000
for programs and activities that address the needs of victims
of torture. The Committee recommends support for centers for
victims of torture that provide services consistent with the
goals of Public Law 106-87, the Torture Victims Relief
Reauthorization Act of 1999.
EDUCATION
The Committee recommends funding in this act above the
current level for basic education programs, including civic
education and teacher training.
Africa.--The Committee recommends continued funding for
programs that increase access to basic education in sub-Saharan
Africa through the reduction or elimination of school fees. The
Committee recommends $15,000,000 for basic education programs
in Ethiopia from all accounts in this act, an increase of
$2,200,000 above the budget request.
Latin America.--The Committee is aware of the work of
Alfalit International in providing literacy and basic education
programs in Bolivia and the Dominican Republic.
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY CONSERVATION
Biodiversity.--The Committee provides not less than
$195,000,000 from the DA account for biodiversity conservation
programs and activities.
The Committee recognizes USAID's Amazon Basin Conservation
Initiative, which supports the work of national and local
governments, civil society groups, and indigenous
organizations, in the South American countries that share the
Amazon watershed, to protect it from illegal logging and
mining, destructive agricultural practices, and unsustainable
development. The Committee provides $15,000,000 for this
program in fiscal year 2008, in addition to the level of
funding provided in fiscal year 2006 for other biodiversity
conservation activities in these countries.
Birds of Prey.--The Committee recommends continued funding
for the Peregrine Fund's work in the International Raptor
Center, to be matched by private contributions.
Energy.--The Committee recommends not less than
$195,000,000 from all accounts in this act to support policies
and programs in developing countries that promote energy
efficiency, renewable energy, and cleaner energy technologies,
including $15,000,000 for USAID's Office of Energy and
Information Technology. The Committee supports funding for
small hydro, solar, and wind projects, particularly in areas
where other sources of energy are not available.
The Committee expects United States Government agencies to
continue to participate in the nine-agency Clean Energy
Technology Exports Initiative.
Endangered Species.--The Committee recommends continued
support from funds made available for Indonesia for programs to
protect the habitat of orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra.
The Committee supports continued funding for programs to
protect great apes in Central Africa, including through the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NGOs such as the Jane
Goodall Institute and members of the International Gorilla
Conservation Program.
Lead Batteries.--The Committee is aware of the work of
Occupational Knowledge International to promote the Better
Environmental Sustainability Targets Certification for the lead
battery industry, to limit emissions and encourage recycling of
lead batteries which threaten health, especially of children,
in developing counties where batteries are increasingly used to
produce solar and wind energy.
HIGHER EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The Committee recommends increased funding for programs and
activities targeted toward higher education, training and
workforce development.
The Committee is concerned that over the past 20 years
USAID's support for higher education degree training has
declined dramatically, from 15,000 trainees to less than 1,000
today. Many of these graduates have contributed to the
political and economic development of their countries, but they
are now reaching retirement age. The Committee requests USAID
to submit a report by May 1, 2008, describing past funding
trends for higher education programs and the projected cost of
increasing the number of trainees by 3,000.
Entrepreneurship.--The Committee recommends USAID consider
funding a proposal of the Center of Entrepreneurship for a
distance learning program in the Balkans. The Committee also
recommends USAID consider funding a proposal from CHOICE
Humanitarian to improve the quality of life in Africa and Latin
America through microenterprize and leadership training.
The Committee is aware of the work of the Education for
Employment Foundation to create jobs through vocational,
technical and managerial training for youth in predominantly
Muslim countries, where unemployment among youth is as high as
50 percent. Recognizing that as many as 100 million new job
seekers will enter the workforce in these countries in the next
15 years, the Committee recommends USAID consider funding this
initiative.
Scholarships.--The Committee recommends continued funding
for the CASS program to provide scholarships at U.S. colleges
for students with high financial need from Latin America and
elsewhere.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Artisans.--The Committee is aware of a project initiated by
Aid to Artisans to promote lead-free pottery glazes used by
Mexican ceramists. The Committee recommends USAID consider
funding a proposal to expand this initiative to other countries
where there are serious health and environmental risks
associated with leaded pottery production.
Microenterprise Development Programs.--The Committee
provides $250,000,000 from all accounts in this act for
microfinance and microenterprise development programs for the
poor, especially women. The Committee expects USAID to preserve
the viability of leading private NGO microfinance networks and
PVOs in order to maximize assistance to poor clients.
The Committee directs that 50 percent of funds available
should be for grants to private nongovernmental organizations,
networks, and practitioner institutions, and that $30,000,000
should be provided to USAID's Office of Microenterprise through
a central funding mechanism for contracts, cooperative
agreements and grants. The Committee recommends $20,000,000 be
used for microfinance service providers working with people
infected by HIV/AIDS.
Cooperative Development Program.--The Committee provides
$12,000,000 for USAID's Cooperative Development Program within
the Office of Private and Voluntary Cooperation.
Professional Services.--The Committee supports continued
funding for the Financial Services Volunteer Corps.
Property Rights.--The Committee is aware of the Institute
of Liberty and Democracy and the International Real Property
Foundation [IRPF], which create private real estate markets and
promote property rights abroad. The Committee recommends that
USAID continue support for these initiatives.
Rural Electrification.--The Committee notes that rural
electric cooperative projects have provided electricity, local
economic development, increased living standards and greater
political stability in developing countries. The Committee
recommends continued support through the International Rural
Power Access and Cooperative Electrification program, and the
use of local currencies to meet the capital costs of
international rural electrification programs and projects
sponsored by U.S. rural electric cooperatives, and for co-
finance planning, advisory and training assistance in concert
with other international partners.
Telecommunications.--The Committee recommends continued
funding for the United States Telecommunications Training
Institute.
UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
Each fiscal year the Committee receives a large number of
requests to fund specific activities at or through American
institutions of higher education. The Committee strongly
supports activities that advance international development and
U.S. foreign policy goals. The Committee has reviewed the
concepts proposed for funding, and recommends that USAID and/or
the Department of State (as appropriate for the proposed
project) consider proposals submitted by the following
organizations.
Unless a proposal demonstrates a unique, innovative, or
proprietary capability, or demonstrates special considerations
that justify limited or non-competitive treatment, the
Committee expects that competitive procedures will be applied
with regard to the proposals on the list that follows. The
Committee also expects USAID to give priority to proposals that
have technical merit, realistic budgets, matching
contributions, and achievable objectives. Proposals are to be
submitted to USAID and/or the Department of State for
consideration within 90 days after the date of enactment of
this act.
No later than 60 days after the submission of the report
required by section 653(a) of the FAA, USAID should submit a
report to the Committee on the status of each activity
identified below. Such a report should include: (1) the status
of the funding proposal by the organization associated with
each activity; (2) the degree to which the proposal is
consistent with and would advance international development and
U.S. foreign policy goals for the country or region in which
the activity would take place; (3) the degree to which matching
or other funds would be provided by the organization to
complement the Federal contribution; (4) to the extent known at
the time, any decision by USAID or the Department of State on
funding the activity, including the funding level; and (5) any
other relevant information deemed important by USAID or the
Department of State. The Committee also expects to receive a
second report on the status of these proposals no later than
July 1, 2008.
With the foregoing in mind, the Committee recommends the
following proposals for USAID and the Department of State's
consideration:
Brandeis University.--A proposal to fund the International
Center for Democracy and Governance.
Catholic Medical Mission Board.--A proposal, in conjunction
with the Chinese Ministry of Health and the Chinese Nurses
Association, to train nurses in HIV/AIDS care.
DeKalb International Training Center.--A proposal for
training student athletes from newly emerging democracies.
EARTH University Foundation.--A proposal to train leaders
in small business in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Franklin Pierce University.--A proposal in conjunction with
the Luhansk National Pedagogical University in Ukraine for
business education.
Indiana University at Bloomington.--A proposal to establish
a database of Burmese human rights abuses.
Iowa State University.--A proposal to establish a program
to reduce poverty in Mexico.
New Mexico State University.--A proposal to facilitate on-
line communication between American and Mexican students, as
well as Israeli and Palestinian students, concerning issues of
mutual interest.
Northeastern University.--A proposal to support the
Athletes for Human Rights initiative.
Monmouth University.--A proposal, in conjunction with the
University of Ghana, to increase primary school enrollment and
performance.
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi.--A proposal for a
professional development program to improve nursing skills and
care in the Republic of Georgia.
Temple University.--A proposal to expand the criminal law
procedure program with Tsinghua University.
Texas A&M University.--A proposal to support the Borlaug
Fellows Program to strengthen agriculture, science and
technology in developing countries.
University of Alabama.-- A proposal to establish a pilot
program which will promote Central American food products in
foreign markets and increase exports.
University of Hawaii at Manoa.--A proposal, in conjunction
with universities in Northern Iraq and in the United States, to
train a diverse cadre of workers in Iraq in technical skills
that will promote reconstruction and self-sufficiency.
University of Iowa.--A proposal to establish a Center for
Digital Communications in Development and Education to improve
primary and secondary education in Africa.
University of Iowa.--A proposal to train teachers and
educational administrators in Timor-Leste.
University of Kentucky.--A proposal for coal mine safety
programs in the former Soviet Union.
University of Kentucky.--A proposal, in conjunction with
Indonesian universities, to further economic development in
Indonesia.
University of Miami.--A proposal to continue a
collaborative initiative to improve child health in the
Ukraine.
University of Missouri at Columbia.--A proposal to apply
biotechnology to grain legumes to improve nutrition in Vietnam.
University of Nebraska at Lincoln.--A proposal to develop a
joint program with the Gimlekollen School of Journalism &
Communication in Norway and the Government of Norway to train
journalists from Ethiopia and Kosovo.
University of Nebraska at Omaha.--A proposal to establish a
community-based education program to provide teacher training
and vocational training in Afghanistan.
University of Nebraska at Omaha.--A proposal for a
community-based education project in Afghanistan, and a
proposal to support the Afghanistan Young Leaders Program.
University of Notre Dame.--A proposal to continue work to
eliminate lymphatic filariasis in Haiti.
Utah State University.--A proposal, in conjunction with
Texas A&M University, to develop an irrigation research,
education and training program in the Middle East.
Utah Valley State College.--A proposal to combat HIV/AIDS
in Ghana.
Western Kentucky University.--A proposal for the continued
funding of an international journalist training program.
Western Kentucky University.--A proposal to address
environmental health issues in China.
WOMEN'S PROGRAMS
Afghanistan.--As in past years, the Committee has provided
funding to address the critical needs of Afghan women and
girls, including support for women-led Afghan NGOs. The
Committee directs the DFA to submit a report by May 1, 2008,
detailing the uses of funds appropriated for these purposes for
each year since fiscal year 2002. The Committee directs that
the report assess the impacts of this assistance on healthcare,
education and training, protection, and women led
organizations; and to recommend new approaches that could
better address the growing and unique needs, vulnerabilities,
and potential of girls in Afghanistan. Additionally, the
Committee directs the DFA to report on best practices or
programs currently being implemented in Afghanistan for women
and girls which could be replicated in other countries in the
region.
Creative Wellness Institute.--The Committee requests USAID
consider funding a proposal of the Creative Wellness Institute
to address the needs of high-risk Guatemalan women and their
families.
GROWTH Fund.--The Committee supports the establishment of
the GROWTH Fund, which is intended to enhance economic
opportunities for very poor, poor, and low-income women in
developing countries. Programs supported by the Fund should
increase women-owned enterprise development; property rights
for women; women's access to financial services; women in
organizational leadership positions; women's ability to benefit
from global trade; and improve women's employment benefits and
conditions.
Women's Leadership.--The Committee recommends USAID
consider funding a proposal from Women's Campaign International
to expand political participation of women.
Girls' Empowerment.--The Committee directs the DFA to
submit a report to the Committee by May 1, 2008, that includes:
(1) an assessment, including data disaggregated by gender where
possible, of current U.S.-funded efforts to improve access of
girls in developing countries to healthcare, education and
training, and protection (including from child marriage, human
trafficking, gender-based violence, HIV/AIDS, and other
sexually transmitted diseases); (2) examples of best practices
or programs that could be replicated; and (3) a strategy to
address the unique needs, vulnerabilities, and potential of
girls in developing countries.
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $361,350,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 165,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 297,300,000
House allowance......................................... 322,350,000
Committee recommendation................................ 322,350,000
The Committee recommends $322,350,000 for International
Disaster Assistance.
The Committee noted that significant resources are required
to address international disasters and famines, and urges the
administration to request sufficient funds for these purposes
in fiscal year 2008.
TRANSITION INITIATIVES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $39,600,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 37,200,000
House allowance......................................... 40,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 50,000,000
The Committee recommends $50,000,000 for Transition
Initiatives.
DEVELOPMENT CREDIT AUTHORITY
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
PROGRAM ACCOUNT
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $21,790,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 21,000,000
House allowance......................................... 21,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 21,000,000
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $7,920,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 7,400,000
House allowance......................................... 7,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 8,920,000
OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $626,832,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 8,700,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 609,000,000
House allowance......................................... 625,700,000
Committee recommendation................................ 645,700,000
The Committee recommends $645,700,000 for USAID's operating
expenses, an increase of $36,700,000 above the budget request.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $69,300,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 126,000,000
House allowance......................................... 87,300,000
Committee recommendation................................ 90,508,000
The Committee recommends $90,508,000 for the Capital
Investment Fund, due to budget constraints.
OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $35,640,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 3,500,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 38,000,000
House allowance......................................... 38,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 38,000,000
The Committee recommends $38,000,000 for Operating Expenses
of the Office of the Inspector General.
Other Bilateral Economic Assistance
ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $2,455,010,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 2,624,300,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 3,319,567,000
House allowance......................................... 2,668,206,000
Committee recommendation................................ 3,015,000,000
The Committee recommends $3,015,000,000 for the ESF
account.
Funds are allocated in the following table:
ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Committee Change from
Country/Program 2008 request recommendation request
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Country:
Burma...................................................... 2,790 11,000 +8,210
Cambodia................................................... 12,170 15,000 +2,830
Cuba....................................................... 45,700 15,000 -30,700
Dominican Republic......................................... 10,000 15,000 +5,000
Egypt...................................................... 415,000 415,000 ..............
Guatemala.................................................. 10,000 12,000 +2,000
Haiti...................................................... 63,394 73,394 +10,000
Indonesia.................................................. 60,000 65,000 +5,000
Iran....................................................... 75,000 25,000 -50,000
Jordan..................................................... 263,547 363,547 +100,000
Lebanon.................................................... 42,100 45,000 +2,900
Libya...................................................... 500 300 -200
Nepal...................................................... .............. 10,000 +10,000
Philippines................................................ 25,996 30,000 +4,004
Tibet...................................................... .............. 5,000 +5,000
Timor-Leste................................................ 8,640 16,000 +7,360
Vietnam.................................................... 5,700 10,700 +5,000
West Bank/Gaza............................................. 63,500 75,000 +11,500
Program:
Afghan Civilian Assistance................................. .............. 10,000 +10,000
Disability Programs........................................ .............. 4,000 +4,000
East Asia and Pacific Environment.......................... 490 2,500 +2,010
Extractive Industries Transparency......................... .............. 3,000 +3,000
Israeli-Palestinian Fund................................... .............. 7,000 +8,000
Kimberley Process.......................................... .............. 3,000 +3,000
Marla Ruzicka Fund......................................... .............. 5,000 +5,000
Middle East Partnership Initiative......................... 75,000 55,000 -20,000
Iraqi Scholar Rescue....................................... .............. [5,000] +5,000
Middle East Regional Cooperation........................... 3,800 5,000 +1,200
Reconciliation Programs.................................... .............. 20,000 +20,000
Special Court Sierra Leone................................. .............. 12,000 +12,000
Trafficking in Persons..................................... 6,700 10,000 +3,300
Wheelchairs................................................ .............. 5,000 +5,000
Unallocated ESF............................................ 2,129,540 1,671,559 -457,981
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Total, ESF............................................... 3,319,567 3,015,000 -304,567
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Afghanistan.--The Committee supports funding for
revitalization and preservation of the historic center of Kabul
in partnership with organizations which provide labor training
in traditional crafts and artistry.
Burma.--The Committee recommends not less than $12,500,000
for assistance for Burma from all accounts in this act, an
increase of $7,870,000 above the budget request.
The Committee has restored funding for the reductions
proposed in the budget request for democracy and human rights
programs in Burma, and believes that the failure to include
these funds is evidence of flaws in the administration's
foreign assistance reform efforts.
The Committee expects sufficient support for programs that
address the needs of Burmese refugees and IDPs.
The Committee again calls for the immediate and
unconditional release of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and
all prisoners of conscience in Burma whereby national
reconciliation may occur.
Cambodia.--The Committee recommends not less than
$57,000,000 for assistance for Cambodia from all accounts in
this act, including $15,000,000 in ESF assistance.
The Committee has restored funding for critical HIV/AIDS,
rule of law, and democracy programs that were proposed for
reductions in the budget request. The Committee notes the
concerns of indigenous reformers with the proposed reductions,
and urges the administration to make clear its support for
democracy and human rights in Cambodia. The Committee again
recommends not less than $15,000,000 be made available for
democracy programs.
The Committee urges the administration to exercise
Presidential Proclamation 7750 to prohibit corrupt Cambodian
officials identified in the June 2007 Global Witness report
entitled ``Cambodia's Family Trees: Illegal Logging and the
Stripping of Public Assets by Cambodia's Elite'' from entering
the United States. The Committee encourages other countries,
particularly in Europe and Asia, to implement similar
restrictions.
Conflict Diamonds.--The Committee provides $3,000,000 to
implement the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, including
by strengthening the role and capacity of civil society groups
in the Kimberley Process.
Cyprus.--The Committee continues to support assistance for
scholarships, administrative support of the scholarship
program, bicommunal projects, measures aimed at reunification
of the island of Cyprus and to reduce tension and promote peace
and cooperation. The Committee is aware of concerns that some
projects on Cyprus have been funded without advance
consultation with the Government of Cyprus. The Committee
recommends that such consultation occur whenever practicable in
the interest of transparency in the allocation of funds. The
Committee understands that U.S. assistance does not go to the
Government of Cyprus, but rather to private and nongovernmental
organizations, and therefore the Committee intends that with
respect to the provision of such assistance, the organizations
implementing such assistance and the specific nature of that
assistance shall not be subject to the prior approval of any
foreign government.
Disabilities.--The Committee provides $4,000,000 to address
the needs and protect the rights of people with disabilities in
developing countries, and commends the work of the Advisory
Committee on Persons with Disabilities at the Department of
State and USAID. Of this amount, $1,500,000 should be made
available to organizations that advocate for people with
disabilities.
Dominican Republic.--The Committee recognizes the long and
close relationship between the United States and the Dominican
Republic, and provides $5,000,000 above the budget request for
GHP and DA assistance. The Committee is concerned with racially
motivated discrimination and violence in the Dominican Republic
and urges the Dominican Government to affirm and protect the
fundamental rights of all people within its borders. A related
concern is that some children born in the Dominican Republic
are being denied the right to nationality guaranteed under
Dominican law, thereby rendering them defacto stateless. The
Committee also urges the Dominican Government to take effective
measures to prevent labor rights abuses of Haitian migrant
workers.
East Asia and Pacific Funding.--The Committee regrets that,
excluding HIV/AIDS funding for Vietnam, the budget request for
programs and activities in East Asia and the Pacific reflects a
$39,000,000 decrease below the fiscal year 2006 level. The
Committee is concerned that this reduction may give the wrong
impression, and urges the administration to request funding for
fiscal year 2009 that reflects the importance of this region to
U.S. strategic interests.
Environmental Security and Sustainability.--The Committee
recognizes the work of the Foundation for Environmental
Security and Sustainability [FESS] to address critical national
security issues, including regional instability arising from
resource scarcity and management practices, natural hazards,
and other environmental stresses. The Committee recognizes the
importance of the Foundation's conflict management and
mitigation programs, particularly initiatives to develop
regional and global approaches to combat corruption, implement
extractive industries' best practices, and promote effective
reconstruction of post-conflict countries to promote stability
and security. The Committee recommends continued support to
FESS for these activities.
Haiti.--The Committee recommends $73,394,000 for Haiti, an
increase of $10,000,000 above the budget request. The Committee
remains concerned with the problem of pretrial detention in
Haiti, as well as the myriad of other challenges Haiti faces as
it struggles to rebuild after years of political violence and
upheaval. Today, thousands of Haitians languish in the National
Penitentiary and police lock-ups, often for months or years,
without having been charged with any crime. This is a
potentially explosive situation that is also inhumane. For over
a decade, the Committee has repeatedly urged USAID to address
this problem through its judicial reform programs, but the
situation remains as bad as ever. The Committee provides
$5,000,000 specifically to address the problem of pre-trial
detention and to reform Haiti's dysfunctional judicial case
management system. The Committee also provides $5,000,000 to
support USAID watershed reforestation program in Haiti, to
stabilize Haiti's fragile hillsides and support sustainable
agriculture.
Indonesia.--The Committee recommends $65,000,000 for
assistance for Indonesia, an increase of $5,000,000 above the
budget request, and expects not less than $15,500,000 be
provided for humanitarian and development programs in Aceh from
all accounts in this act, particularly those that address the
needs of noncombatants. The Committee recognizes the
significant political gains in Aceh following the recent
election of a former Free Aceh Movement [GAM] leader as
Governor, and encourages the administration and other
international donors to increase engagement in order to cement
the peace process.
Iran.--The Committee supports the goals of promoting
democracy in Iran, but received a total of only one page of
justification material for the request of $75,000,000 for this
program. The Committee is particularly concerned that grantees
suspected of receiving U.S. assistance have been harassed and
arrested by the Government of Iran for their pro-democracy
activities. The Committee provides $25,000,000 for democracy
programs in Iran, and recommends the administration seek future
funding for these activities under a different appropriations
function. The Committee also provides $22,287,000 for
broadcasting, including Radio Farda, to Iran by VOA and RFE/RL
in title I of the act.
Iraq.--The Committee encourages the Department of State to
collaborate with the Iraq Memory Foundation to complete the
Legacy of Evil Project and to develop the Virtual Site of
Remembrance Project, including the annotation of Ba'ath Party
regime documents.
The Committee is aware of the Youth Center/Work Study
Program in Iraq that is administered by the Iraqi Ministry of
Youth and Sport and recommends USAID consider a proposal for
funding.
Israeli-Palestinian Fund.--The Committee provides
$8,000,000 for the Israeli-Palestinian Peace, Reconciliation,
and Democracy Fund. The Committee intends these funds be used
to support people-to-people reconciliation programs, and that
grants be made on a transparent, competitive basis.
Jordan.--The Committee provides $363,547,000 for assistance
for Jordan, an increase of $100,000,000 above the budget
request. The Committee requests the additional funds be used to
address social and economic development needs, including for
Iraqis seeking refuge in Jordan.
Lebanon.--The Committee provides $500,000 to the U.S.
Forest Service to support its forest management and wildlife
conservation programs in Lebanon.
Marla Ruzicka Iraqi War Victims Fund.--The Committee
provides $5,000,000 for this Fund administered by USAID.
MEPI.--The Committee recommends $55,000,000 for the Middle
East Partnership Initiative, of which $9,000,000 is for
scholarship programs for students from countries with
significant Muslim populations at not-for-profit U.S.
educational institutions in the Middle East.
MERC.--The Committee recommends $5,000,000 for continued
support for the Middle East Regional Cooperation Program.
Nepal.--The Committee believes this critical time of
transition is no time to be reducing assistance for Nepal, one
of the world's poorest countries, as it struggles to end a
decade of civil conflict. Nepal faces the near Herculean tasks
of building democratic institutions, disarming and
reintegrating Maoist combatants, and overcoming centuries of
caste discrimination, corruption, poverty and injustice. The
Committee believes the United States should play a more active
and visible role in supporting this process, and provides
$10,000,000 in ESF assistance to more than make up for the
proposed cuts in the budget request. The Committee intends that
not less than $2,000,000 be made available for training and
capacity building to promote the role of women in civil
society, political parties, and the Parliament of Nepal.
North Korea.--The Committee recommends $3,000,000 for
democracy and human rights programs in North Korea, as
authorized by Public Law 108-333, the North Korean Human Rights
Act of 2004.
Philippines/Mindanao.--The Committee provides $30,000,000
for assistance for the Philippines, and expects a portion of
these funds to be used to support peace efforts between the
Government of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation
Front, including through the United States Institute for Peace.
The Committee urges the administration to request additional
support if a permanent peace accord is achieved.
Special Court for Sierra Leone.--The Committee provides not
less than $12,000,000 for a contribution to the Special Court
for Sierra Leone.
Regional Strategies.--The Committee is concerned that the
administration has not articulated coherent strategies for
pursuing U.S. interests in East Asia, the Middle East, or
Central America, and directs the Secretary of State to submit a
report not later than 120 days after enactment of this act
detailing United States interests and objectives in these
regions, on a country-by-country and regional basis, and a 5-
year funding strategy proposed to advance those interests and
achieve those objectives.
Religious Tolerance.--The Committee recognizes the need to
counter Islamic extremism, and is aware of the successes of
LibforAll's tolerance and moderation programs in Indonesia. The
Committee supports expansion of these types of programs
globally, particularly in the Middle East, and recommends the
Department of State and USAID consider funding proposals from
LibforAll for this purpose.
Vietnam.--The Committee supports judicial and economic
reform programs in Vietnam which strengthen the rule of law,
protect human rights, and expand economic opportunities. The
Committee is disappointed with the budget request for Vietnam,
particularly as relations continue to normalize. The Committee
provides $10,700,000 in ESF assistance for Vietnam, almost
double the request, to support the STAR program and other
activities.
West Bank and Gaza.--The Committee continues to support the
First Regional Cooperative Program for Health to be conducted
by the Hebrew University's Kuvin Center and Al Quds University.
Wheelchairs.--The Committee recommends not less than
$5,000,000 for wheelchair programs in developing countries. The
Committee intends funding for wheelchair programs to be
allocated through a fully open and competitive process based on
merit. The Committee supports programs that encourage local
initiative, utilize appropriate technology, and are
sustainable.
The Committee recommends the Department of State and USAID
consider a proposal by the Wheelchair Foundation to provide
wheelchairs to the needy in developing countries.
Reconciliation Programs.--The Committee provides
$20,000,000 for reconciliation programs and activities which
bring together individuals of different ethnic, religious and
political backgrounds in countries affected by civil conflict
and war. This global program seeks to promote understanding,
mutual respect and reconciliation through the active
participation of members of opposing groups.
The Committee supports funding of local organizations in
affected countries and believes that the following
organizations are among those deserving consideration for
support under this program or under the Israeli-Palestinian
Peace, Reconciliation, and Democracy Fund:
The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies.--A
proposal to bring Arab and Israeli college students
together to promote understanding and solve common
environmental problems.
Interns for Peace.--A proposal to unite youth, women, and
diverse ethnic groups in cooperative development in the
Middle East and elsewhere.
Facing History and Ourselves.--A proposal to expand
international conflict resolution and promote
democracy.
Jerusalem YMCA.--A proposal to foster inter-faith,
interracial and inter-group understanding.
Project Children.--A proposal to bring together
Protestant and Catholic children from Ireland.
Seeds of Peace.--A proposal to promote understanding
between teenagers in the Middle East, South Asia,
Cyprus, and the Balkans.
ASSISTANCE FOR EASTERN EUROPE AND THE BALTIC STATES
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $273,900,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110--28)............. 214,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 289,322,000
House allowance......................................... 297,332,000
Committee recommendation................................ 294,568,000
The Committee recommends $294,568,000 for Eastern Europe
and the Baltic States.
Funds are allocated in the following table:
ASSISTANCE FOR EASTERN EUROPE AND THE BALTIC STATES (SEED)
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Fiscal year Committee Change from
Country 2007 enacted 2008 request recommendation request
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Albania......................................... 21,100 16,200 17,200 +1,000
Bosnia and Herzegovina.......................... 32,100 22,900 27,422 +4,522
Kosovo.......................................... 77,700 151,246 151,246 ..............
Macedonia....................................... 28,100 18,900 18,900 ..............
Montenegro...................................... 8,500 7,572 8,000 +428
Serbia.......................................... 60,000 51,300 53,300 +2,000
Europe Regional................................. 46,400 21,204 18,500 -2,704
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Total, SEED............................... 273,900 289,322 294,568 +5,246
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Bosnia-Herzegovina.--The Committee is aware that the
Government of Bosnia-Herzegovina has taken steps to prosecute
war criminals in its domestic courts. The Committee recognizes
that for these cases to be handled properly and justice to be
done in a timely manner, assistance is needed. The Committee
recommends $3,000,000 be made available to support
investigations, prosecutions and trials of war criminals in
Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Legal Reform.--The Committee recommends continued funding
for the ABA Rule of Law Initiatives including the CEELI program
and programs in other regions. These programs should be carried
out through cooperative agreements.
ASSISTANCE FOR THE INDEPENDENT STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $452,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 351,585,000
House allowance......................................... 397,585,000
Committee recommendation................................ 401,885,000
The Committee recommends $401,885,000 for the FSA account.
Funds are allocated in the following table:
ASSISTANCE FOR INDEPENDENT STATES OF FORMER SOVIET UNION (FSA)
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Committee Change from
Country 2008 request recommendation request
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Europe and Eurasia:
Armenia..................................................... 35,000 39,000 +4,000
Azerbaijan.................................................. 18,000 22,000 +4,000
Belarus..................................................... 10,000 11,000 +1,000
Georgia..................................................... 50,500 55,500 +5,000
Moldova..................................................... 13,300 15,300 +2,000
Russia...................................................... 50,000 74,000 +24,000
Ukraine..................................................... 71,000 72,000 +1,000
Eurasia Regional............................................ 22,219 22,414 +195
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Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia.............................. 270,019 311,214 +41,195
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South and Central Asia:
Kazakhstan.................................................. 14,397 15,397 +1,000
Kyrgyz Republic............................................. 23,815 26,500 +2,685
Tajikistan.................................................. 26,880 26,800 -80
Turkmenistan................................................ 5,500 8,000 +2,500
Uzbekistan.................................................. 8,474 8,474 ..............
Central Asia Regional....................................... 2,500 5,500 +3,000
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Subtotal, South and Central Asia.......................... 81,566 90,671 +9,105
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Total, FSA................................................ 351,585 401,885 +50,300
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Children and Orphans.--The Committee remains concerned with
the plight of children and orphans in the former Soviet Union,
and recommends the Department of State and USAID consider
proposals from Kidsave and New Life Ministries to address these
urgent needs in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Latvia.
Civilian Research and Development.--The Committee is aware
of the work of the Civilian Research and Development Foundation
[CRDF], which has helped to channel the research activities of
weapons scientists in the Former Soviet Union in constructive
directions. The Committee recommends continued support for CRDF
from this account and with MEPI funds, to enable CRDF to expand
its activities to work with scientists and engineers from the
Middle East, North Africa, and elsewhere outside the FSU
region.
Central Asia.--The Committee recognizes the work of the
Eurasia Foundation in promoting democratic institutions,
independent media, and business education throughout the former
Soviet Union. The Committee supports funding for the Foundation
at a level comparable to previous fiscal years to continue this
work.
The Committee continues to support the Institute for
Sustainable Communities, which works to strengthen civil
society groups in Eastern Europe and Central Asia that are
involved in environmental conservation and democracy building.
Hellenicare.--The Committee supports the Primary Health
Care Initiative in countries of the former Soviet Union, and
recommends funding for this program.
Nagorno Karabakh.--The Committee continues to be concerned
about the plight of the victims of the Nagorno Karabakh
conflict, and recommends funds be made available to address
ongoing humanitarian needs in Nagorno Karabakh.
North Caucasus.--The Committee is concerned that armed
conflicts and continuing low-intensity violence have caused
great suffering and resulted in enormous humanitarian and
development needs in the North Caucasus, and provides
$8,000,000 to address these needs. The Committee intends for
funds to be spent for the provision of both immediate and long
term basic services to conflict-affected populations (including
housing, water, sanitation, public health), support for
education and youth, economic development, the promotion of
good governance (including citizen participation, human rights,
free media, development of NGOs), and conflict mitigation. The
funds should be dispersed through a transparent and competitive
process.
U.S.-Ukraine.--The Committee recognizes the community
partnership programs of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation that
support grassroots reform and civic participation in Ukraine
and recommends consideration of a proposal from the Foundation.
U.S. Forest Service.--The Committee notes the work of the
U.S. Forest Service in the Russian Far East to promote
sustainable forestry management, habitat protection for
endangered species, protected area management and ecotourism,
and fire management. The Committee provides $500,000 to support
and expand these efforts.
Independent Agencies
INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $19,305,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 19,000,000
House allowance......................................... 19,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 22,000,000
The Committee recommends $22,000,000 for the Inter-American
Foundation.
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $22,770,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 30,000,000
House allowance......................................... 30,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 30,000,000
The Committee recommends $30,000,000 for the African
Development Foundation.
PEACE CORPS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $319,640,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 333,500,000
House allowance......................................... 333,500,000
Committee recommendation................................ 323,500,000
The Committee recommends $323,500,000 for the Peace Corps.
MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,752,300,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 3,000,000,000
House allowance......................................... 1,800,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,200,000,000
The Committee recommends $1,200,000,000 for the MCC. Since
fiscal year 2004 the Committee has provided a total of
$6,000,000,000 for the MCC, of which $5,100,000,000 is
available for compact assistance. The Committee is aware that
according to the GAO, only $3,000,000,000 of that amount had
been obligated for 11 compacts, of which less than one-
thirtieth has been disbursed. The slow rate of disbursement
reflects, in part, the MCC's overly optimistic estimates of
compact countries' capacity to meet compact requirements, which
may result in significant unobligated but undisbursed balances
when compacts expire. There are few tangible results that can
be measured from any of these compacts. The unobligated balance
currently available for compact assistance is $2,100,000,000.
According to the MCC, four compacts are projected for
signature in fiscal year 2008, for a total of $1,776,000,000.
Other expenses ($200,000,000) and threshhold country programs
($190,000,000) are projected to total $390,000,000. The MCC
requires $1,386,000,000 to sign the four projected compacts in
fiscal year 2008 (in addition to the planned use of
$578,000,000 in carry over funding). Accordingly, and partly
due to budget constraints, the Committee provides
$1,200,000,000 for the MCC in fiscal year 2008. The Committee
notes that as of March 2007, the average size of compacts is
$271,000,000, but that for fiscal year 2008, the average size
would increase to $485,000,000. The Committee further notes
that one of these compacts, for Tanzania, a country of 37
million people, would require $699,000,000, exceeding the
combined total of the fiscal year 2008 budget requests under
the DA and ESF accounts for all of sub-Saharan Africa. The
Committee questions whether this is the most effective use of
scarce resources for a continent of close to a billion people,
most of whom are impoverished.
The Committee supports the goals of the MCC to provide
assistance in a manner that promotes economic growth, reduces
extreme poverty, and strengthens good governance, economic
freedom, and investments in people. However, the Committee has
been disappointed in several respects by the way it has been
implemented. Compacts have been signed with some countries of
little if any strategic importance to the United States. Only a
miniscule portion of funding has been devoted to improving
health, education or governance, which are necessary to
alleviate poverty. No compacts have included judicial reform as
a primary component, although violent crime, corruption and
dysfunctional judicial systems are an impediment to development
in many of the countries that have signed compacts.
The Committee was faced with difficult choices, caused in
part by the administration's decision to not include any funds
for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria in its budget
request for State, Foreign Operations, as well as by arrears
owed in connection with binding treaty obligations. The
Committee directs the MCC to proceed judiciously regarding
future compacts until the results of compacts previously signed
can be evaluated. The Committee directs the Comptroller General
to audit and assess the financial management and oversight of
MCC programs.
Report.--The Committee notes that MCC compacts often focus
on infrastructure to improve trade capacity and the movement of
goods to markets. The Committee urges the MCC and compact
countries to consider environmental factors in the planning and
development of infrastructure. The Committee directs the MCC to
submit a report not later than 90 days after enactment of this
act, detailing the programmatic measures and investments the
MCC intends to undertake to address any adverse social and
environmental consequences of infrastructure investments. In
addition, the Committee encourages the MCC to consult with
environmental experts to develop infrastructure planning
mechanisms to enable recipient countries to minimize the
environmental and social costs of their compact proposals at
the outset, and actively encourage such countries to set aside
an adequate portion of compact funds to implement effective
environmental mitigation measures.
Department of State
GLOBAL HIV/AIDS INITIATIVE
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $3,246,520,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 4,150,000,000
House allowance......................................... 4,450,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ [5,090,000,000]
The Committee consolidates all funds for health programs
contained in the budget request under the GHP account.
The Committee provides a total of $5,090,000,000 for HIV/
AIDS programs under the GHP account.
DEMOCRACY FUND
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $94,050,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 109-28).............. 260,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008...................................................
House allowance.........................................................
Committee recommendation................................ 177,000,000
The Committee recommends $177,000,000 for the Democracy
Fund, of which $75,000,000 is for the HRDF and $102,000,000 is
for the NED. To increase oversight and coordination of programs
and activities that promote democracy globally, the Committee
strongly recommends the administration request funding for
democracy programs under the Democracy Fund account in
subsequent fiscal years.
Definition.--To ensure a common understanding of democracy
programs among United States Government agencies, the Committee
defines the term ``promotion of democracy'' as it is used in
this act to include programs that support good governance,
human rights, independent media, and the rule of law, and
otherwise strengthen the capacity of democratic political
parties, governments, civil society organizations, and citizens
to support the development of democratic institutions.
Democracy and Foreign Aid Reform.--The budget request
includes $1,447,965,000 for the promotion of democracy globally
under the ``Governing Justly and Democratically'' pillar, an
amount which, according to the Department of State, is
$214,766,000 above the fiscal year 2006 funding level.
The Committee notes, however, that if proposed funding
levels for activities in Iraq ($171,820,000), Afghanistan
($202,000,000), and Pakistan ($41,600,000), and proposed new
start programs in Iran ($75,000,000), Libya ($300,000), North
Korea ($2,000,000), and Middle East Regional ($300,000), are
backed out of both the fiscal year 2008 budget request and
fiscal year 2006 level, $996,845,000 remains for the
advancement of democracy abroad. This reflects a decrease of
$78,005,000 below the fiscal year 2006 level.
The Committee believes that funding for programs to promote
democracy in Iraq and Afghanistan should not come at the
expense of ongoing activities to advance democracy in other
important regions of the world.
HRDF.--The Committee recommends $75,000,000 for the Human
Rights and Democracy Fund, an increase of $35,000,000 above the
budget request, of which $15,000,000 is for democracy, human
rights, and rule of law programs in the People's Republic of
China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and $10,000,000 is for the
continuation of programs to promote democracy in countries
outside the Middle East with a significant Muslim population.
NED.--The Committee recommends $102,000,000 for core
support for the NED, an amount $22,000,000 above the budget
request. Funds are allocated in the following table:
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Committee Change from
Organization 2008 request recommendation request
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Africa.......................................................... 9,600 16,750 +7,150
Asia............................................................ 10,640 17,250 +6,610
Middle East..................................................... 24,070 18,000 -6,070
Central and Eastern Europe...................................... 4,260 5,000 +740
Independent States of the Former Soviet Union................... 8,530 15,000 +6,470
Latin America/Caribbean......................................... 8,240 12,000 +3,760
Multiregional................................................... 4,260 6,500 +2,240
Administration.................................................. 8,800 9,500 +700
Democratic Activities........................................... 1,600 2,000 +400
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Total, National Endowment for Democracy................... 80,000 102,000 +22,000
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The Committee recommends an additional $18,000,000 for NED
from funds requested under the headings ``Development
Assistance'', ``Economic Support Fund'', and ``Assistance for
the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union'' to support
ongoing programs funded under those accounts in prior fiscal
years.
Reports Required.--The Committee is particularly perplexed
by the proposed reductions in funding for democracy programs
for Zimbabwe (-$3,586,000), Burma (-$3,621,000), and the
Philippines (-$5,071,000), and requests the Department of State
to provide a report to the Committees, not later than 60 days
after enactment of this act, justifying these cuts on a
project-by-project basis.
The Committee requests the Comptroller General of the
United States to conduct an assessment of democracy promotion
programs conducted by USAID and the Department of State, to
include: the process by which democracy promotion strategies
are formulated and budgeted within, and between, relevant
United States Government bureaus and agencies; the coordinating
mechanisms for democracy promotion programs between USAID and
the Department of State; the process by which decisions are
made by USAID for utilizing for-profit contractors and not-for-
profit grantees in democracy programs and activities; and a
comparison of programmatic innovation, effectiveness and
administrative efficiency between USAID and DRL.
Responsibilities.--The Committee recommends that the
Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy Human Rights and
Labor have responsibility for all HRDF policy, funding and
programming decisions in this act and subsequent acts making
appropriations for foreign operations, export financing and
related programs. In addition, the Committee recommends the
Assistant Secretary have responsibility for the development of
strategies for the promotion of democracy globally and the
coordination of programs between the Department of State and
USAID.
INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $472,616,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 252,000,000
Rescission.............................................. -13,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 634,600,000
House allowance......................................... 568,475,000
Committee recommendation................................ 558,449,000
The Committee recommends $558,449,000 for INCLE.
ILEAs.--The Committee recommends an increase of $2,500,000
to the budget request from within funds provided under this
account, to be allocated equally among the four ILEAs, with an
equal share reserved for a new Latin America ILEA if it is
established during fiscal year 2008.
El Salvador.--The Committee is concerned with the rise of
violent crime in El Salvador where police are poorly trained
and underpaid, perpetrators are rarely arrested, witnesses are
afraid to testify, and impunity is the norm. An example is the
unsolved murder of Gilberto Soto, a native of El Salvador, an
American citizen, and an official with the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters. The initial police investigation and
prosecution was badly flawed, and the Committee urges the
Salvadoran Government to conduct a new, credible investigation
and to bring to justice those responsible.
Guatemala.--The Committee is concerned with the rise in
organized crime and gang violence, as well as the murders of
young women, in Guatemala. Corruption and a dysfunctional
justice system have prevented an effective response to these
serious problems. In a particularly disturbing case, on
February 19, 2007, three Salvadoran lawmakers and their driver
were brutally murdered. Soon thereafter, four Guatemalan police
officers who had been imprisoned in connection with the crime
were also murdered. Although several Guatemalan law enforcement
officials resigned in the wake of these killings, there has
been little progress in solving the case. The Committee
believes that establishing the rule of law in Guatemala is
imperative for the future economic, social and political
development of the country, and that this will not be possible
until the perpetrators of these heinous acts are brought to
justice.
Jordan.--The Committee previously provided $120,000,000 to
construct the Jordan International Police Training Center
[JIPTC] which has trained some 40,000 Iraqi police. The
Committee is concerned that a facility which reflects both a
significant U.S. investment and has provided a safe location
for training Iraqi police recruits may not be utilized in the
future. The Committee directs the Secretary to provide the
Committee with a plan for future use of this important resource
consistent with the investment and with U.S. interests in the
region.
Missing and Exploited Children.--The Committee recognizes
the work of the National Center for Missing and Exploited
Children, and supports activities overseas, such as information
sharing, tracking incidents, and identifying patterns of
international child pornography. The Committee recommends the
Department of State consider a proposal for this purpose.
ANDEAN PROGRAMS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $721,500,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 442,812,000
House allowance......................................... 312,460,000
Committee recommendation................................ 415,050,000
The Committee recommends $415,050,000 for Andean Programs,
a decrease of $27,762,000 below the budget request for programs
and activities requested under the ``Andean Counterdrug
Initiative''. Funds are allocated in the following table:
ANDEAN PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Committee Change from
Country 2008 request recommendation request
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Bolivia......................................................... 30,000 30,000 ..............
Brazil.......................................................... 1,000 1,000 ..............
Colombia........................................................ 366,968 337,206 -29,762
Ecuador......................................................... 7,000 8,000 +1,000
Panama.......................................................... 1,000 1,000 ..............
Peru............................................................ 36,844 37,844 +1,000
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Total, Andean Programs.................................... 442,812 415,050 -27,762
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The Committee requires that all reprogramming of funds
under this heading shall be subject to the same review and
approval procedures by the Department of State as apply to the
reprogramming of ESF funds.
Funds for Colombia are allocated in the following table:
COLOMBIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Committee Change from
Program ESF AP NADR IMET FMF 2008 request recommendation request
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PEACE AND SECURITY
Counterterrorism: Governments' Capabilities.................... .............. .............. 3,315 .............. .............. 3,315 3,315 ..............
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Subtotal, Counterterrorism............................... .............. .............. 3,315 .............. .............. 3,315 3,315 ..............
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Stabilization Operations and Security Sector Reform:
Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR)........ 10,442 1,000 .............. .............. .............. 11,442 11,442 ..............
Destruction and Security of Conventional Weapons........... .............. .............. 427 .............. .............. 427 427 ..............
Defense, Military, and Border Restructuring, Reform and .............. .............. .............. 1,500 78,000 79,500 59,500 -20,000
Operations................................................
(Manual Eradication Protection, by transfer from AP)... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. [10,000] +10,000
Law Enforcement Restructuring, Reform and Operations....... .............. 20,000 .............. .............. .............. 20,000 15,000 -5,000
Program Support (Stabilization)............................ 650 424 .............. .............. .............. 1,074 1,074 ..............
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Subtotal, Stabilization Operations and Security Sector 11,092 21,424 427 1,500 78,000 112,443 87,443 -25,000
Reform..................................................
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Counternarcotics:
Eradication................................................ .............. 189,651 .............. .............. .............. 189,651 139,000 -50,651
(Transfer to FMF)...................................... .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. -10,000 -10,000
Alternative Development and Alternative Livelihoods........ 67,566 .............. .............. .............. .............. 67,566 97,566 +30,000
Interdiction............................................... .............. 142,023 .............. .............. .............. 142,023 142,023 ..............
Drug Demand Reduction...................................... .............. 214 .............. .............. .............. 214 214 ..............
Program Support (Narcotics)................................ 3,136 7,027 .............. .............. .............. 10,163 5,163 -5,000
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Subtotal, Counternarcotics............................... 70,702 338,915 .............. .............. .............. 409,617 373,966 -35,651
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Transitional Crime:
Financial Crimes and Money Laundering...................... .............. 861 .............. .............. .............. 861 861 ..............
Program Support (Crime).................................... .............. 18 .............. .............. .............. 18 18 ..............
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Subtotal, Transitional Crime............................. .............. 879 .............. .............. .............. 879 879 ..............
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Total, Peace and Security................................ 81,794 361,218 3,742 1,500 78,000 526,254 465,603 -60,651
GOVERNING JUSTLY and DEMOCRATICALLY
Rule of Law and Human Rights:
Constitutions, Laws and Legal Systems...................... .............. 250 .............. .............. .............. 250 250 ..............
Justice System............................................. 5,740 5,371 .............. .............. .............. 11,111 42,000 +30,889
Human Rights............................................... 8,000 .............. .............. .............. .............. 8,000 8,000 ..............
Program Support (Rule of Law).............................. 1,116 129 .............. .............. .............. 1,245 1,245 ..............
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Subtotal, Rule of Law and Human Rights................... 14,856 5,750 .............. .............. .............. 20,606 51,495 +30,889
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Good Governance:
Local Government and Decentralization...................... 2,479 .............. .............. .............. .............. 2,479 2,479 ..............
Program Support (Governance)............................... 421 .............. .............. .............. .............. 421 421 ..............
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Subtotal, Good Governance................................ 2,900 .............. .............. .............. .............. 2,900 2,900 ..............
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Political Competition and Consensus-Building:
Political Parties.......................................... 687 .............. .............. .............. .............. 687 687 ..............
Program Support (Political Competition).................... 63 .............. .............. .............. .............. 63 63 ..............
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Subtotal, Political Competition and Consensus-Building... 750 .............. .............. .............. .............. 750 750 ..............
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Total, Governing Justly and Democratically............... 18,506 5,750 .............. .............. .............. 24,256 55,145 +30,889
INVESTING IN PEOPLE
Social and Economic Services and Protection for Vulnerable 35,000 .............. .............. .............. .............. 35,000 40,000 +5,000
Populations: Assistance.......................................
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Subtotal, Social and Economic Services and Protection for 35,000 .............. .............. .............. .............. 35,000 40,000 +5,000
Vulnerable Populations..................................
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Total, Investing in People............................... 35,000 .............. .............. .............. .............. 35,000 40,000 +5,000
ECONOMIC GROWTH
Trade and Investment:
Trade and Investment Capacity.............................. 4,000 .............. .............. .............. .............. 4,000 ............... ..............
Program Support (Trade).................................... 200 .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ............... ..............
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Subtotal, Trade and Investment................................. 4,200 .............. .............. .............. .............. 4,000 ............... -4,000
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Total, Economic Growth................................... 4,200 .............. .............. .............. .............. 4,000 ............... -4,000
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Total, Colombia.......................................... 139,500 366,968 3,742 1,500 78,000 589,510 560,748 -28,762
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Colombia.--The Committee affirms its strong support for
Colombia and provides a total of $560,748,000, which is
$28,762,000 below the budget request and $4,677,000 above the
fiscal year 2007 level. Within this amount, the Committee has
increased the percentage of the total that is available for
alternative development and justice programs and directs that
at least $15,000,000 of these funds be used for programs which
specifically benefit Afro-Colombian communities. The Committee
also designates a portion of the assistance for the Colombian
military to provide security for manual eradication programs,
which the Committee believes is more likely to reduce coca
cultivation over the long term than aerial eradication.
The Committee notes that after spending in excess of
$5,000,000,000 in support of Plan Colombia since 2000, some
areas of the country are safer and Colombia's economic
indicators are, for the most part, positive. However, reports
of unlawful killings by the army have increased in the past 2
years, and impunity for such crimes remains the norm. After
predictions 6 years ago that Plan Colombia would cut by half
the amount of coca production by 2005, the availability and
price of cocaine on America's streets remain unchanged. There
is no indication that the ability of Colombian drug traffickers
to meet the demand for cocaine in the United States and
elsewhere has been appreciably diminished. Coca is now grown in
small, hard to eradicate plots in every department of the
country, as coca growers continue to adapt to aerial
eradication and destroy more forest as they replant.
The Committee is convinced that the majority of coca
growers would voluntarily shift to licit crops in order to
avoid the dangers and difficulties of growing coca, if provided
viable alternatives. Specialty varieties of coffee and cacao
offer such alternatives, but require considerable training and
support. To date, far too few resources have been devoted to
such programs.
The Committee has also been disappointed with the paltry
support for justice programs in a country where impunity poses
a serious impediment to peace, security, and economic and
political development. The Committee has included additional
funds to support the Office of the Colombian Attorney General
and other justice programs, including the Human Rights Unit,
the Justice and Peace Unit, the Procuraduria General de la
Nacion, and the Defensoria del Pueblo. A portion of the funds
made available for the Human Rights Unit should be used to
support investigations of killings of trade unionists. The
Committee is concerned with the plethora of units within the
Office of Attorney General with overlapping authority to
investigate violations of human rights, and urges close
cooperation and coordination to ensure that cases are properly
and thoroughly investigated. Funds provided to support the
Defensor del Pueblo should be used, in part, to advise and
assist victims in connection with the paramilitary
demobilization process. The Committee provides $9,000,000 to
enable the Attorney General to expeditiously develop a credible
witness protection program so victims of paramilitaries and
other armed groups can safely provide testimony. The Committee
provides $3,000,000 to immediately improve the quality of
forensic investigations of mass graves, some of which have been
conducted without the capacity to properly identify or
safeguard remains, or to determine the cause of death.
The Committee provides $40,000,000, which is $5,000,000
above the budget request, for assistance for Colombia's large
population of internally displaced persons.
MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $833,033,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 130,500,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 773,500,000
House allowance......................................... 829,900,000
Committee recommendation................................ 889,000,000
The Committee recommends $889,000,000 for the MRA account.
Montagnards.--The Committee requests the Secretary of State
to submit a report by March 1, 2008, on the estimated number of
Montagnards who are refugees in Cambodia and are seeking to
resettle in the United States, and their reasons for departing
Vietnam.
North Korea.--The Committee supports programs to meet the
needs of refugees fleeing North Korea, as authorized by Public
Law 108-333, the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004.
Tibetan Refugees.--The Committee supports assistance for
Tibetan refugees who have fled their homeland and are in
transit in Nepal or resettled in India.
Unaccompanied Minors.--The Committee notes the shortage of
referrals for refugee processing of unaccompanied minors,
including orphans and children with disabilities and recommends
that the Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees,
and Migration work with other Federal agencies, the U.N. High
Commissioner for Refugees, and refugee resettlement
organizations, to prioritize identification, screening and
registering of vulnerable unaccompanied refugee minors to
facilitate their resettlement.
UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE FUND
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $55,000,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110--28)............. 55,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 55,000,000
House allowance......................................... 45,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 45,000,000
The Committee provides $45,000,000 for the ERMA account and
notes that an additional $55,000,000 was included in Public Law
110-28.
NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $405,999,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 57,500,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 464,000,000
House allowance......................................... 467,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 499,000,000
The Committee provides $499,000,000 for the NADR account.
Funds are allocated in the following table:
NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Committee Change from
Program 2008 request recommendation request
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Nonproliferation Programs:
Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund..................... 30,000 32,000 +2,000
Export Control and Related Border Security Assistance..... 41,270 51,270 +10,000
Global Threat Reduction (formerly NWMDE).................. 53,500 62,500 +9,000
Biosecurity Engagement Program............................ [20,000] [30,000] +10,000
IAEA Voluntary Contribution............................... 50,000 53,000 +3,000
CTBT International Monitoring System...................... 18,000 28,000 +10,000
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Subtotal, Nonproliferation Programs..................... 192,770 226,770 +34,000
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Anti-Terrorism Programs:
Anti-terrorism Assistance................................. 124,311 124,311 ..............
Terrorist Interdiction Programs........................... 18,345 18,345 ..............
CT Engagement with Allies................................. 1,000 1,000 ..............
Counterterrorism Financing................................ 6,368 6,368 ..............
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Subtotal, Anti-terrorism Programs....................... 150,024 150,024 ..............
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Regional Stability and Humanitarian Assistance:
Humanitarian Demining Program............................. 66,485 66,485 ..............
International Trust Fund.................................. 10,000 11,000 +1,000
Small Arms/Light Weapons Destruction...................... 44,721 44,721 ..............
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Subtotal, Regional Stability and Humanitarian Assistance 121,206 122,206 +1,000
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Total, NADR............................................. 464,000 499,000 +35,000
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Biosecurity Engagement Program.--The Committee supports
efforts to secure dangerous pathogens worldwide, particularly
in South and Southeast Asia, and recommends $30,000,000, an
increase of $10,000,000 above the budget request, for this
global threat reduction program.
Materials of Mass Destruction.--The Committee supports
sections 10-12 of Public Law 109-472 which strengthens U.S.
efforts to interdict illicit shipments of weapons or materials
of mass destruction and secure vulnerable stockpiles of
conventional weapons. The Committee provides $46,059,000 to
implement these programs, of which $10,000,000 is under Export
Control and Related Border Security Assistance, and $36,059,000
is under the Small Arms and Light Weapons Destruction program.
An additional $2,000,000 for these programs is under the
Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund.
Department of the Treasury
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $19,800,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 2,750,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 24,800,000
House allowance......................................... 18,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 22,800,000
The Committee provides $22,800,000 for the International
Affairs Technical Assistance program.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $64,350,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 207,300,000
House allowance......................................... 200,300,000
Committee recommendation................................ 200,300,000
The Committee provides $200,300,000 for bilateral Heavily
Indebted Poor Country [HIPC] and poorest country debt
reduction, HIPC Trust Fund, and Tropical Forest Conservation
Act debt reduction programs. The Committee recommends
$20,000,000 to support implementation of the Tropical Forest
Conservation Act.
TITLE IV<greek-e>
MILITARY ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $85,877,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 89,500,000
House allowance......................................... 85,076,000
Committee recommendation................................ 85,877,000
The Committee provides $85,877,000 for the IMET program, a
decrease of $3,623,000 below the budget request.
Foreign Military Financing Program
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $4,815,800,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 265,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 4,536,000,000
House allowance......................................... 4,509,236,000
Committee recommendation................................ 4,579,000,000
The Committee provides $4,579,000,000 for the FMF account.
Funds are allocated in the following table:
FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Committee Change from
Country 2008 request recommendation request
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Colombia....................................................... 78,000 58,000 -20,000
Egypt.......................................................... 1,300,000 1,300,000 ..............
Fiji........................................................... 110 ............... -110
Georgia........................................................ 10,000 10,000 ..............
Guatemala...................................................... .............. 500 +500
Indonesia...................................................... 15,700 15,700 ..............
Israel......................................................... 2,400,000 2,400,000 ..............
Jordan......................................................... 200,000 300,000 +100,000
Lebanon........................................................ 9,600 9,600 ..............
Pakistan....................................................... 300,000 300,000 ..............
Philippines.................................................... 11,100 30,000 +18,900
Sudan.......................................................... 100 ............... -100
Thailand....................................................... 500 ............... -500
Tunisia........................................................ 2,064 8,413 +6,349
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Subtotal, Allocated FMF.................................. 4,327,174 4,432,213 -105
Transfer from AP for Colombia.................................. .............. [10,000] +10,000
Unallocated FMF................................................ 208,826 136,787 -72,039
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Total, Foreign Military Financing Program................ 4,536,000 4,579,000 +43,000
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Monitoring of Assistance.--The Committee is concerned that
the Department of State's capacity and procedures for
monitoring the use of U.S. military equipment provided to
foreign security forces is uneven and inadequate. While some
effort is made to track this assistance, U.S. embassies do not
have the personnel to do the job effectively. The Committee
notes that the negative consequences of U.S. equipment ending
up in the wrong hands are potentially so serious that more
resources are needed for monitoring its use, and has therefore
included a provision to address this need.
Bangladesh.--The Committee is concerned with the continuing
political crackdown by the Bangladeshi military-backed ``care
taker'' government. According to reports, tens of thousands of
people have been arrested and several have died in custody. The
Committee notes that among the purposes for which NADR and FMF
assistance was requested for Bangladesh in fiscal year 2008 is
to enhance the security forces' capacity to counter terrorist
activity and violent extremism. The Committee is concerned that
this assistance may be misused to support the government's use
of emergency powers to stifle peaceful political dissent.
Ethiopia.--The Committee is aware that Ethiopia has
supported U.S. counter-terrorism policies in the Horn of
Africa. However, the Committee is concerned with reports of
serious and pervasive human rights abuses by the Ethiopian
military against civilians, particularly in the Somali, Oromia,
and Gambella regions of the country. The Committee seeks
assurance that monitoring is adequate to prevent U.S. equipment
from going to units that commit abuses, and the Ethiopian
Government is taking effective measures to bring to justice
military personnel who commit such crimes.
Indonesia.--The Committee provides $15,700,000 for
assistance for Indonesia, an amount equal to the budget
request. The Committee recognizes the significant strides
Indonesia has made in Aceh, democratic governance and counter-
terrorism cooperation. The Committee regards the U.S.-
Indonesian relationship to be one of strategic importance, and
anticipates further assistance as more progress is made
particularly in strengthening the rule of law, military reform
including budget transparency, and resolving the situation in
Papua. The Committee remains concerned with the lack of
progress in accountability for human rights violations. The
Committee recommends an additional $2,000,000 for Indonesia
when the Secretary of State reports that the Indonesian
Government has provided plans for effectively addressing these
concerns.
Jordan.--The Committee provides $300,000,000 for assistance
for Jordan, an increase of $100,000,000 above the budget
request. The Committee requests the additional funds be used
for border security and counterterrorism programs.
PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $223,250,000
Emergency supplemental (Public Law 110-28).............. 230,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 221,200,000
House allowance......................................... 293,200,000
Committee recommendation................................ 273,200,000
The Committee provides $273,200,000 for the PKO account
which supports multilateral peacekeeping operations and
training.
MFO.--The Committee recommends $25,000,000 for a United
States contribution to the Multinational Force and Observer
mission in the Sinai, an increase of $4,000,000 above the
budget request. The Committee notes the security challenges
associated with this mission as the situation in Gaza continues
to deteriorate, and expects additional funds to meet pressing
security needs. To the maximum extent practicable, the
Committee recommends that additional funds for security
requirements to be matched by sources other than the United
States.
TITLE V
MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
Funds Appropriated to the President
International Financial Institutions Summary
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,273,220,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 1,498,950,000
House allowance......................................... 1,352,862,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,346,882,000
The Committee provides the total amount of paid-in capital
funding shown above to provide for contributions to the
International Development Association, the Global Environment
Facility, the Inter-American Development Bank's Multilateral
Investment Fund, the Asian Development Fund, the African
Development Bank and Fund, the European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development, and the International Fund for Agriculture
Development.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $79,200,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 106,763,000
House allowance......................................... 106,763,000
Committee recommendation................................ 106,763,000
The Committee provides $106,763,000 for a contribution to
the GEF, an amount equal to the request.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $940,500,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 1,060,000,000
House allowance......................................... 950,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 1,000,000,000
The Committee provides $1,000,000,000 for a U.S.
contribution to IDA, which is $60,000,000 below the budget
request and $59,500,000 above the fiscal year 2007 level. The
Committee supports IDA's mission, but is concerned with reports
of an acceleration of World Bank financing of large
infrastructure projects without adequate consideration of the
potential adverse environmental impacts, including in the
Amazon region. Given the World Bank's history of supporting
projects in environmentally sensitive areas that have caused
lasting harm to tropical forests, biodiversity, and indigenous
people living in these areas, the Committee requires a report
by the Secretary of the Treasury that the World Bank will not
support projects which would contribute to such harm.
The Committee is aware that the World Bank is establishing
a fund for the Advanced Market Commitments for pneumococcal
vaccines. The Committee recommends that the Department of the
Treasury consult with the Committee on the necessary steps for
the United States to participate in this fund.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ENTERPRISE FOR THE AMERICAS MULTILATERAL INVESTMENT
FUND
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $1,725,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 29,232,000
House allowance......................................... 25,000,000
Committee recommendation................................ 25,000,000
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $99,000,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 133,906,000
House allowance......................................... 115,306,000
Committee recommendation................................ 90,000,000
CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $3,602,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 2,037,000
House allowance......................................... 2,037,000
Committee recommendation................................ 2,037,000
LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Appropriations, 2007.................................... ($88,334,000)
Budget estimate, 2008................................... (31,918,770)
House allowance......................................... (31,918,770)
Committee recommendation................................ (31,918,770)
CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $134,343,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 140,584,000
House allowance......................................... 135,684,000
Committee recommendation................................ 105,000,000
CONTRIBUTION TO THE EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
Appropriations, 2007....................................................
Budget estimate, 2008................................... $10,159,000
House allowance.........................................................
Committee recommendation................................ 10,159,000
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $14,850,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 18,072,000
House allowance......................................... 18,072,000
Committee recommendation................................ 18,072,000
International Organizations and Programs
Appropriations, 2007.................................... $326,163,000
Budget estimate, 2008................................... 289,400,000
House allowance......................................... 333,400,000
Committee recommendation................................ 313,925,000
The Committee provides $313,925,000 for the IO&P account.
Funds are allocated in the following table:
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
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Fiscal year Committee Change from
Organization 2008 request recommendation request
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Center for Human Settlements (U.N.-Habitat)..................... $1,000 $1,000 ..............
IMO Maritime Security Programs.................................. 400 400 ..............
International Civil Aviation Organization....................... 950 950 ..............
International Conservation Programs............................. 5,906 6,500 +594
International Contributions for Scientific, Educational, and 1,000 1,000 ..............
Cultural Activities............................................
International Development Law Organization...................... 300 300 ..............
International Panel on Climate Change/U.N. Framework on Climate 5,320 5,500 +180
Change.........................................................
Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund............................. 19,000 19,000 ..............
OAS Development Assistance Programs............................. 5,225 5,500 +275
OAS Fund for Strengthening Democracy............................ 2,500 3,500 +1,000
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe............. 4,000 4,500 +500
U.N. Children's Fund............................................ 123,000 129,000 +6,000
U.N. Democracy Fund............................................. 14,000 .............. -14,000
U.N. Development Fund for Women................................. 950 3,500 +2,550
U.N. Development Program........................................ 75,300 100,000 +24,700
U.N. Environment Program........................................ 9,524 10,500 +976
U.N. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative................. 10,000 .............. -10,000
U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs........ 2,000 3,000 +1,000
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights......................... .............. 7,000 +7,000
U.N. Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of 1,425 1,425 ..............
Human Rights...................................................
U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture...................... 4,750 7,000 +2,250
UNIFEM Trust Fund............................................... .............. 1,500 +1,500
World Meteorological Organization............................... 1,900 1,900 ..............
World Trade Organization........................................ 950 950 ..............
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Total, International Organizations and Programs........... 289,400 313,925 +24,525
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Inter-American Human Rights Commission.--The committee
supports the Inter-American Human Rights Commission which
adjudicates cases of alleged violations of human rights in OAS
member states. However, the Committee is concerned that some
cases brought before the Commission have languished for years,
and that justice delayed is justice denied. The Committee
provides $3,500,000 for a contribution to the OAS Fund for
Strengthening Democracy, which is $1,000,000 above the budget
request, and $500,000 of this amount is subject to the regular
notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.
GENERAL PROVISIONS--TITLES II-V
Sec. 601. Compensation for United States Executive
Directors to International Financial Institutions.
Sec. 602. Allocations.
Sec. 603. Limitation on Residence Expenses.
Sec. 604. Unobligated Balances Report.
Sec. 605. Limitation on Representational Allowances.
Sec. 606. Prohibition on Taxation of United States
Assistance.
Sec. 607. Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain
Countries.
Sec. 608. Military Coups.
Sec. 609. Transfers.
Sec. 610. Commercial Leasing of Defense Articles.
Sec. 611. Availability of Funds.
Sec. 612. Limitation on Assistance to Countries in Default.
Sec. 613. Commerce and Trade.
Sec. 614. Surplus Commodities.
Sec. 615. Reprogramming Notification Requirements.
Sec. 616. Limitation on Availability of Funds for
International Organizations and Programs.
Sec. 617. Independent States of the Former Soviet Union.
Sec. 618. Prohibition on Funding for Abortions and
Involuntary Sterilization.
Sec. 619. Export Financing Transfer Authorities.
Sec. 620. Special Notification Requirements.
Sec. 621. Definition of Program, Project, and Activity.
Sec. 622. Global Health Activities.
Sec. 623. Afghanistan.
Sec. 624. Notification on Excess Defense Equipment.
Sec. 625. Global Fund Management.
Sec. 626. Prohibition on Bilateral Assistance to Terrorist
Countries.
Sec. 627. Debt-for-Development.
Sec. 628. Separate Accounts.
Sec. 629. Enterprise Fund Restrictions.
Sec. 630. International Family Planning.
Sec. 631. Authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American
Foundation and African Development Foundation.
Sec. 632. Impact on Jobs in the United States.
Sec. 633. Comprehensive Foreign Assistance Report.
Sec. 634. Special Authorities.
Sec. 635. Arab League Boycott of Israel.
Sec. 636. Eligibility for Assistance.
Sec. 637. Reservations of Funds.
Sec. 638. Asia.
Sec. 639. Prohibition on Publicity or Propaganda.
Sec. 640. Prohibition of Payments to United Nations
Members.
Sec. 641. Requests for Documents.
Sec. 642. Prohibition on Assistance to Foreign Governments
that Export Lethal Military Equipment to Countries Supporting
International Terrorism.
Sec. 643. Withholding of Assistance for Parking Fines and
Real Property Taxes Owed by Foreign Countries.
Sec. 644. Limitation on Assistance for the PLO for the West
Bank and Gaza.
Sec. 645. War Crimes Tribunals Drawdown.
Sec. 646. Landmines.
Sec. 647. Restrictions Concerning the Palestinian
Authority.
Sec. 648. Prohibition of Payment of Certain Expenses.
Sec. 649. Western Hemisphere.
Sec. 650. Limitation on Assistance to the Palestinian
Authority.
Sec. 651. Limitation on Assistance to Security Forces.
Sec. 652. Foreign Military Training Report.
Sec. 653. Authorization Requirement.
Sec. 654. Avian Influenza Preparedness.
Sec. 655. Palestinian Statehood.
Sec. 656. Colombia.
Sec. 657. Illegal Armed Groups.
Sec. 658. West Bank and Gaza Assistance.
Sec. 659. War Criminals.
Sec. 660. User Fees.
Sec. 661. Funding for Serbia.
Sec. 662. Community-Based Police Assistance.
Sec. 663. Special Debt Relief for the Poorest.
Sec. 664. Authority to Engage in Debt Buybacks or Sales.
Sec. 665. Reconciliation Programs.
Sec. 666. Sudan.
Sec. 667. Transparency and Accountability.
Sec. 668. Excess Defense Articles for Central and South
European Countries and Certain Other Countries.
Sec. 669. Zimbabwe.
Sec. 670. Development Grants Program.
Sec. 671. Monitoring of Military Assistance.
Sec. 672. Disaster Assistance and Recovery.
Sec. 673. United States Agency for International
Development Management (Including Transfer of Funds).
Sec. 674. OPIC Transfer Authority Including Transfer of
Funds.
Sec. 675. Reporting Requirement.
Sec. 676. Environment and Energy Conservation Programs.
Sec. 677. Uzbekistan.
Sec. 678. Central Asia.
Sec. 679. Disability Programs.
Sec. 680. Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Sec. 681. Orphans, Displaced and Abandoned Children.
Sec. 682. Coordinator for Indigenous Peoples
Internationally.
Sec. 683. Oversight of Iraq Reconstruction.
Sec. 684. Demobilization and Disarmament in Colombia.
Sec. 685. Indonesia.
Sec. 686. Assistance for Guatemala.
Sec. 687. Child Soldiers.
Sec. 688. Philippines.
Sec. 689. Pakistan.
Sec. 690. Sri Lanka.
Sec. 691. Peace Corps Separation Pay.
Sec. 692. Multilateral Development Banks.
Sec. 693. Millennium Challenge Corporation.
Sec. 694. Material Support.
Sec. 695. Cluster Munitions.
Sec. 696. Cuba.
Sec. 697. Libya.
Sec. 698. Carry Forward of Unused Special Immigrant Visas
Sec. 699. Global Fund Contribution.
Sec. 699A. References.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Rule XVI, paragraph 7 requires that every report on a
general appropriation bill filed by the Committee must identify
each recommended amendment, with particularity, which proposes
an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the
provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act
or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that
session.
Items providing funding for fiscal year 2008 which lack
authorization are as follows:
Administration of Foreign Affairs;
International Organizations;
International Commissions;
Other Department of State;
Broadcasting Board of Governors;
Commission on International Religious Freedom;
U.S. Institute of Peace;
Child Survival and Health Programs Fund;
Development Assistance;
International Disaster and Famine Assistance;
Transition Initiatives;
Development Credit Authority;
USAID Operating Expenses;
USAID Operating Expenses, Office of Inspector General;
USAID Capital Investment Fund;
Economic Support Fund;
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States;
Assistance for the Independent States of the Former Soviet
Union;
Inter-American Foundation;
African Development Foundation;
Peace Corps;
Millennium Challenge Corporation;
Democracy Fund;
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement;
Andean Counterdrug Initiative;
Migration and Refugee Assistance;
United States Emergency Migration and Refugee Assistance
Fund;
Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining and Related
Assistance;
International Affairs Technical Assistance;
Debt Restructuring;
International Military Education and Training;
Foreign Military Financing Program;
Peacekeeping Operations;
International Organizations and Programs;
Asian Development Fund; and
African Development Fund.
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(C), RULE XXVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on June 28, 2007,
the Committee ordered reported en bloc: an original bill (S.
1745) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and
Justice, science, and related agencies for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2008, and authorized the chairman of the
committee or the chairman of the subcommittee to offer the text
of the Senate bill as a committee amendment in the nature of a
substitute to the House companion measure; an original bill (S.
1751) making appropriations for energy and water development
and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2008, and for other purposes, and authorized the chairman of
the committee or the chairman of the subcommittee to offer the
text of the Senate bill as a committee amendment in the nature
of a substitute to the House companion measure; and H.R. 2764,
making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign
operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2008, and for other purposes, with an amendment
in the nature of a substitute; with each bill subject to
amendment and subject to the budget allocations, by a recorded
vote of 28-1, a quorum being present. The vote was as follows:
Yeas Nays
Chairman Byrd Mr. Brownback
Mr. Inouye
Mr. Leahy
Mr. Harkin
Ms. Mikulski
Mr. Kohl
Mrs. Murray
Mr. Dorgan
Mrs. Feinstein
Mr. Durbin
Mr. Johnson
Ms. Landrieu
Mr. Reed
Mr. Lautenberg
Mr. Nelson
Mr. Cochran
Mr. Stevens
Mr. Specter
Mr. Domenici
Mr. Bond
Mr. McConnell
Mr. Shelby
Mr. Gregg
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Craig
Mrs. Hutchison
Mr. Allard
Mr. Alexander
COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE
SENATE
Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee report on
a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or
part of any statute include ``(a) the text of the statute or
part thereof which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a
comparative print of that part of the bill or joint resolution
making the amendment and of the statute or part thereof
proposed to be amended, showing by stricken-through type and
italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical
devices the omissions and insertions which would be made by the
bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form recommended by
the Committee.''
In compliance with this rule, the following changes in
existing law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as
follows: existing law to be omitted is enclosed in black
brackets, new matter is printed in italic, and existing law in
which no change is proposed is shown in roman.
TITLE 5--GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
* * * * * * *
APPENDIX
* * * * * * *
Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction. Act Nov.
6, 2003, P.L. 108-106, Title III, Sec. 3001, 117 Stat. 1234;
Oct. 28, 2004, P.L. 108-375, Title XII, Subtitle A,
Sec. 1203(a), (c)-(j), 118 Stat. 2078, 2079; Nov. 14, 2005,
P.L. 109-102, Title V, Sec. 599, 119 Stat. 2240; Oct. 17, 2006,
P.L. 109-364, Div A, Title X, Subtitle F, Sec. 1054(b),
Subtitle H, Sec. 1071(g)(13) (effective 10/28/2004, and as if
included in Act Oct. 28, 2004), 120 Stat. 2397, 2403; Dec. 20,
2006, P.L. 109-440, Sec. 2, 120 Stat. 3286; May 25, 2007, P.L.
110-28, Title III, Ch. 8, Sec. 3801, 121 Stat. 147, provides:
* * * * * * *
``(o) Termination.--
(1) * * *
(A) The Office of the Inspector General
shall terminate 10 months after 80 percent of
the funds appropriated or otherwise made
available to the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction
Fund have been expended.
``(B) For purposes of calculating the
termination of the Office of the Inspector
General under this subsection, any United
States funds appropriated or otherwise made
available for [fiscal year 2006 or fiscal year
2007] fiscal years 2006 through 2008 for the
reconstruction of Iraq, irrespective of the
designation of such funds, shall be deemed to
be amounts appropriated or otherwise made
available to the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction
Fund.
* * * * * * *
TITLE 8--ALIENS AND NATIONALITY
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 12--IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY IMMIGRATION
* * * * * * *
Sec. 1182. Inadmissible aliens
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
(3) Security and related grounds
(A) In general
* * * * * * *
(B) Terrorist activities.
(i) * * *
* * * * * * *
(ii) Exception.
[Subclause (VII)] Subclause (IX) of
clause (i) does not apply to a spouse
or child--
* * * * * * *
(iv) * * *
* * * * * * *
(VI) * * *
* * * * * * *
(aa) * * *
* * * * * * *
(dd) to a terrorist
organization described in
clause (vi)(III), or to any
member of such an organization,
unless the actor can
demonstrate by clear and
convincing evidence that the
actor did not know, and should
not reasonably have known, that
the organization was a
terrorist organization. It
shall be an affirmative defense
to inadmissibility under this
subsection that the actor
provided material support under
duress.
* * * * * * *
(vi) Terrorist organization defined.
[As] Except as provided in clause
(vii), as used in this section, the
term ``terrorist organization'' means
an organization--
(I) designated under
section 219;
(II) otherwise designated,
upon publication in the Federal
Register, by the Secretary of
State in consultation with or
upon the request of the
Attorney General or the
Secretary of Homeland Security,
as a terrorist organization,
after finding that the
organization engages in the
activities described in
subclauses (I) through (VI) of
clause (iv); or
(III) that is a group of
two or more individuals,
whether organized or not, which
engages in, or has a subgroup
which engages in, the
activities described in
subclauses (I) through (VI) of
clause (iv).
(vii) Notwithstanding clause (vi),
for purposes of this section the Hmong,
the Montagnards, the Karen National
Union/Karen Liberation Army (KNU/KNLA),
the Chin National Front/Chin National
Army (CNF/CNA), the Chin National
League for Democracy (CNLD), the Kayan
New Land Party (KNLP), the Arakan
Liberation Party (ALP), the Mustangs,
the Alzados, and the Karenni National
Progressive Party shall not be
considered to be a terrorist
organization on the basis of any act or
event occurring before the date of
enactment of this section. Nothing in
this subsection may be construed to
alter or limit the authority of the
Secretary of State and Secretary of
Homeland Security to exercise their
discretionary authority pursuant to
212(d)(3)(B)(i) (8 U.S.C.
1182(d)(3)(B)(i)).
* * * * * * *
(d) Temporary admission of nonimmigrants
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
(3)(A) * * *
(B)(i) [The Secretary of State, after consultation with the
Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, or the
Secretary of Homeland Security, after consultation with the
Secretary of State and the Attorney General, may conclude in
such Secretary's sole unreviewable discretion that subsection
(a)(3)(B)(i)(IV)(bb) or (a)(3)(B)(i)(VII) shall not apply to an
alien, that subsection (a)(3)(B)(iv)(VI) shall not apply with
respect to any material support an alien afforded to an
organization or individual that has engaged in a terrorist
activity, or that subsection (a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) shall not apply
to a group solely by virtue of having a subgroup within the
scope of that subsection. The Secretary of State may not,
however, exercise discretion under this clause with respect to
an alien once removal proceedings against the alien are
instituted under section 240.] The Secretary of State, after
consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of
Homeland Security, or the Secretary of Homeland Security, after
consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney
General, may determine in such Secretary's sole unreviewable
discretion that subsection (a)(3)(B) shall not apply with
respect to an alien, within the scope of that subsection,
unless that alien is described in subsection (a)(3)(B)(i)(V),
or that subsection (a)(3)(B)(vi)(III) shall not apply to a
group. Such a determination shall neither prejudice the ability
of the United States Government to commence criminal or civil
proceedings involving a beneficiary of such a determination or
any other person, nor create any substantive or procedural
right or benefit for a beneficiary of such a determination or
any other person. Notwithstanding any other provision of law
(statutory or non-statutory), including but not limited to
section 2241 of title 28, or any other habeas corpus provision,
and sections 1361 and 1651 of such title, no court shall have
jurisdiction to review such a determination or revocation
except in a proceeding for review of a final order of removal
pursuant to section 242 and only to the extent provided in
section 242(a)(2)(D). The Secretary of State may not exercise
the discretion provided in this clause with respect to an alien
at any time during which the alien is the subject of pending
removal proceedings under section 1229a of title 8.
(ii) Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal
year, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland
Security shall each provide to the Committees on the Judiciary
of the House of Representatives and of the Senate, the
Committee on International Relations of the House of
Representatives, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of
Representatives a report on the aliens to whom such Secretary
has applied clause (i). Within one week of applying clause (i)
to a group, the Secretary of State or the Secretary of Homeland
Security shall provide a report to such Committees.
(iii) Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland
Security and Secretary of State shall each publish in the
Federal Register regulations establishing the process by which
the eligibility of a refugee, asylum seeker, or individual
seeking to adjust his or her immigration status is considered
eligible for any of the exceptions authorized by clause (i),
including a timeline for issuing a determination.
* * * * * * *
TITLE 22--FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 39--ARMS EXPORT CONTROL
* * * * * * *
SUBCHAPTER III--MILITARY EXPORT CONTROLS
* * * * * * *
Sec. 2778. Control of arms exports and imports
NOTE
Anti-personnel landmine export moratorium. Act Oct. 23,
1992, P.L. 102-484, Div A, Title XIII, Subtitle G, Sec. 1365,
106 Stat. 2561; Nov. 30, 1993, P.L. 103-160, Div A, Title XI,
Subtitle H, Sec. 1182(c)(3), Title XIV, Subtitle C, ' 1423(c),
107 Stat. 1772, 1832; Feb. 12, 1996, P.L. 104-107, Title V,
Sec. 558, 110 Stat. 743; Sept. 30, 1996, P.L. 104-208, Div A,
Title I, Sec. 101(c) [Title V, Sec. 556], 110 Stat. 3009-161;
Nov. 29, 1999, P.L. 106-113, Div B, Sec. 1000(a)(2), 113 Stat.
1535 (enacting into law Sec. 553 of Title V of H.R. 3422 (113
Stat. 1501A-99), as introduced on Nov. 17, 1999); Jan. 10,
2002, P.L. 107-115, Title V, Sec. 548, 115 Stat. 2156,
provides:
``(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
``(c) Moratorium on transfers of anti-personnel landmines
abroad. [During the 16-year period beginning on October 23,
1992] During the 22 year period beginning on October 23,
1992.--
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 84--MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE ACT OF 2003
* * * * * * *
Sec. 7706. Eligible countries
(a) * * *
(b) Criteria.
* * * * * * *
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
(2) economic freedom, including a demonstrated commitment
to economic policies that--
(A) encourage citizens and firms to participate in
global trade and international capital markets;
(B) promote private sector growth [and the
sustainable management of natural resources];
* * * * * * *
(3) investments in the people of such country, particularly
women and children, including programs that--
(A) promote broad-based primary education; [and]
(B) strengthen and build capacity to provide
quality public health and reduce child mortality[.];
and
(C) promote the protection of biodiversity
and the sustainable management and use of
natural resources.
* * * * * * *
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961, PUBLIC LAW 87-195
* * * * * * *
Sec. 620I. Prohibition on Assistance to Countries That
Restrict United States Humanitarian Assistance.--
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(c) Notice.--Prior to making any determination under
subsection (b), the President shall notify the Committee on
International Relations, the Committee on Foreign Relations,
and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and House of
Representatives of his intention to make such a determination,
the effective date of the determination, and the reasons for
making the determination.
SEC. 620J. LIMITATION ON ASSISTANCE TO SECURITY FORCES.
(a) In General.--No assistance shall be furnished under
this Act or the Arms Export Control Act to any unit of the
security forces of a foreign country if the Secretary of State
has credible evidence that such unit has committed gross
violations of human rights.
(b) Exception.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not
apply if the Secretary determines and reports to the Committee
on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Committee on Foreign
Affairs of the House of Representatives, and the Committees on
Appropriations that the government of such country is taking
effective measures to bring the responsible members of the
security forces unit to justice.
(c) Duty to Inform.--In the event that funds are withheld
from any unit pursuant to this section, the Secretary of State
shall promptly inform the foreign government of the basis for
such action and shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
assist the foreign government in taking effective measures to
bring the responsible members of the security forces to
justice.
* * * * * * *
FOREIGN OPERATIONS EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101-167
* * * * * * *
TITLE V--GENERAL PROVISIONS
* * * * * * *
establishing categories of aliens for purposes of refugee
determinations
Sec. 599D. (a) * * *
(b) Establishment of Categories.--
(1) * * *
* * * * * * *
(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, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, [and 2007] 2007, and 2008 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, [2007] 2008.
(2) Subsection (c) shall apply to decisions made
after the date of the enactment of this Act and before
October 1, [2007] 2008.
(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, [2007] 2008.
* * * * * * *
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) * * *
(2) was inspected and granted parole into the United
States during the period beginning on August 15, 1988,
and ending on September 30, [2007] 2008, after being
denied refugee status.
* * * * * * *
PUBLIC LAW 106-113
* * * * * * *
APPENDIX E--H.R. 3425
* * * * * * *
TITLE V--INTERNATIONAL DEBT RELIEF
SEC. 501. ACTIONS TO PROVIDE BILATERAL DEBT RELIEF.
(a) * * *
* * * * * * *
(i) Authorization of Appropriations.--For the cost (as
defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of
1990) of the cancellation of any debt under this section, there
are authorized to be appropriated to the President such sums as
may be necessary for each of the [fiscal years 2000 through
2004, which] fiscal years 2000-2010, which shall remain
available until expended.
* * * * * * *
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005, PUBLIC LAW 108-447
* * * * * * *
DIVISION D--FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005
* * * * * * *
Sec. 591. (a) Section 801(b)(1) of Public Law 106-429 is
amended--
(1) by inserting ``(i)'' after ``appropriated'';
and
(2) by inserting before the period ``; and (ii) for
[fiscal years 2004-2006] fiscal years 2004-2010, not
more than $150,000,000, for purposes of additional
United States contributions to the HIPC Trust Fund
administered by the Bank, which are authorized to
remain available until expended''.
* * * * * * *
JOHN WARNER NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007,
PUBLIC LAW 109-364
* * * * * * *
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
* * * * * * *
Subtitle F--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations on Availability
and Use of Funds
* * * * * * *
SEC. 1054. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES RELATING TO THE SPECIAL
INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION.
(a) Duties.--For purposes of carrying out the duties of the
Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction under section
3001(f) of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for
Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan,
2004 (Public Law 108-106; 117 Stat. 1235 et seq.; 5 U.S.C.
App., note to section 8G of Public Law 95-452), any United
States funds appropriated or otherwise made available for
[fiscal year 2006] fiscal years 2006 through 2008 for the
reconstruction of Iraq, irrespective of the designation of such
funds, shall be deemed to be amounts appropriated or otherwise
made available to the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund.
(b) Termination.--Section 3001(o) of the Emergency
Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the
Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004 (Public Law 108-
106; 117 Stat. 1238; 5 U.S.C. App., note to section 8G of
Public Law 95-452) is amended to read as follows:
``(o) Termination.--The Office of the Inspector General
shall terminate on October 1, 2007, with transition operations
authorized to continue through December 31, 2007.''.
(p) Rule of Construction.--For the purposes of carrying out
the duties of the Inspector General, any United States funds
appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal years 2006
through 2008 for the reconstruction of Iraq, irrespective of
the designation of such funds, shall be deemed to be amounts
appropriated or otherwise made available to the Iraq Relief and
Reconstruction Fund.
* * * * * * *
BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL
PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93-344, AS
AMENDED
[In millions of dollars]
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Budget authority Outlays
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Committee Amount of Committee Amount of
allocation bill allocation bill
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Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations
to its subcommittees of amounts in the Budget Resolution
for 2008: Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations:
Mandatory............................................... 159 159 159 \1\159
Discretionary........................................... 34,243 34,243 33,540 \1\33,511
Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation:
2008.................................................... ........... ........... ........... \2\17,270
2009.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 9,128
2010.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 3,463
2011.................................................... ........... ........... ........... 2,103
2012 and future years................................... ........... ........... ........... 2,137
Financial assistance to State and local governments for NA ........... NA ...........
2008.......................................................
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\1\Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
\2\Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
NA: Not applicable.
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
[In thousands of dollars]
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Senate Committee recommendation compared with (+ or
)
Item 2007 Budget estimate House allowance Committee -----------------------------------------------------
appropriation recommendation 2007
appropriation Budget estimate House allowance
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TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Administration of Foreign Affairs
Diplomatic and consular programs.................................. 3,656,564 3,977,940 3,782,318 3,885,375 +228,811 -92,565 +103,057
(Transfer out)................................................ (-3,949) ................ ................ (210,000) (+213,949) (+210,000) (+210,000)
Worldwide security upgrades................................... 681,949 964,760 964,760 909,598 +227,649 -55,162 -55,162
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 870,658 ................ ................ ................ -870,658 ................ ................
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28) (Transfer out)... (-20,000) ................ ................ ................ (+20,000) ................ ................
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Total, Diplomatic and consular programs..................... 5,209,171 4,942,700 4,747,078 4,794,973 -414,198 -147,727 +47,895
Emergency appropriations................................ 870,658 ................ ................ ................ -870,658 ................ ................
Capital investment fund........................................... 58,143 70,743 59,062 63,743 +5,600 -7,000 +4,681
Office of Inspector General....................................... 29,914 32,508 32,508 35,508 +5,594 +3,000 +3,000
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 36,500 ................ ................ ................ -36,500 ................ ................
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28) Special IG for (35,000) ................ ................ ................ (-35,000) ................ ................
Iraq reconstruction (By transfer)............................
Educational and cultural exchange programs........................ 445,671 486,400 501,400 509,482 +63,811 +23,082 +8,082
(Transfer out)................................................ ................ ................ (-6,000) ................ ................ ................ (+6,000)
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 20,000 ................ ................ ................ -20,000 ................ ................
Representation allowances......................................... 8,175 8,175 8,175 8,175 ................ ................ ................
Protection of foreign missions and officials...................... 9,270 18,000 28,000 14,000 +4,730 -4,000 -14,000
Embassy security, construction, and maintenance................... 592,277 792,534 729,898 792,534 +200,257 ................ +62,636
Worldwide security upgrades................................... 898,575 806,900 806,900 649,278 -249,297 -157,622 -157,622
Emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service................ 4,940 19,000 14,000 9,000 +4,060 -10,000 -5,000
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28) (By transfer).... (20,000) ................ ................ ................ (-20,000) ................ ................
(By transfer)................................................. ................ ................ ................ (10,000) (+10,000) (+10,000) (+10,000)
Repatriation Loans Program Account:
Direct loans subsidy.......................................... 703 678 678 678 -25 ................ ................
Administrative expenses....................................... 599 607 607 607 +8 ................ ................
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Total, Repatriation loans program account................... 1,302 1,285 1,285 1,285 -17 ................ ................
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan....................... 15,826 16,351 16,351 16,351 +525 ................ ................
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund..... 125,000 122,500 158,900 158,900 +33,900 +36,400 ................
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Total, Administration of Foreign Affairs.................... 7,454,764 7,317,096 7,103,557 7,053,229 -401,535 -263,867 -50,328
International Organizations
Contributions to international organizations, current year assess- 1,151,318 1,354,400 1,354,400 1,374,400 +223,082 +20,000 +20,000
ment............................................................
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 50,000 ................ ................ ................ -50,000 ................ ................
Contributions for international peacekeeping activities, current 1,135,275 1,107,000 1,302,000 1,352,000 +216,725 +245,000 +50,000
year.............................................................
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 283,000 ................ ................ ................ -283,000 ................ ................
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Total, International Organizations.......................... 2,619,593 2,461,400 2,656,400 2,726,400 +106,807 +265,000 +70,000
Emergency appropriations................................ 333,000 ................ ................ ................ -333,000 ................ ................
International Commissions
International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and
Mexico:
Salaries and expenses......................................... 27,718 30,430 30,430 30,430 +2,712 ................ ................
Construction.................................................. 5,232 71,725 15,725 88,425 +83,193 +16,700 +72,700
American sections, international commissions...................... 9,962 10,395 10,630 11,250 +1,288 +855 +620
International fisheries commissions............................... 23,694 21,000 26,000 27,054 +3,360 +6,054 +1,054
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Total, International commissions............................ 66,606 133,550 82,785 157,159 +90,553 +23,609 +74,374
Other
Payment to the Asia Foundation.................................... 13,821 10,000 15,000 16,000 +2,179 +6,000 +1,000
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue........................ 750 875 875 875 +125 ................ ................
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship program............................ 494 500 500 500 +6 ................ ................
Israeli Arab scholarship program.................................. 370 375 375 375 +5 ................ ................
East-West Center.................................................. 18,994 10,000 ................ 20,000 +1,006 +10,000 +20,000
National Endowment for Democracy.................................. 74,042 80,000 80,000 ................ -74,042 -80,000 -80,000
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Total, Department of State.................................. 10,249,434 10,013,796 9,939,492 9,974,538 -274,896 -39,258 +35,046
Emergency appropriations................................ 1,260,158 ................ ................ ................ -1,260,158 ................ ................
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Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad
Salaries and expenses............................................. 493 499 499 499 +6 ................ ................
Commission on International Religious Freedom
Salaries and expenses............................................. 3,000 3,300 3,400 3,000 ................ -300 -400
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28) (By transfer).... (258) ................ ................ ................ (-258) ................ ................
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Salaries and expenses............................................. 2,004 2,037 2,037 2,037 +33 ................ ................
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of
China
Salaries and expenses............................................. 1,876 2,000 2,000 2,000 +124 ................ ................
United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Salaries and expenses............................................. 2,962 4,000 4,000 2,962 ................ -1,038 -1,038
United States Senate-China United States Senate Interparliamentary
Groups
Salaries and expenses............................................. 149 ................ ................ 150 +1 +150 +150
United States Institute of Peace
Operating expenses................................................ 22,064 30,000 26,000 25,000 +2,936 -5,000 -1,000
RELATED AGENCIES
Broadcasting Board of Governors
International Broadcasting Operations............................. 639,126 618,777 671,632 662,727 +23,601 +43,950 -8,905
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 10,000 ................ ................ ................ -10,000 ................ ................
Broadcasting to Cuba.............................................. ................ 38,700 ................ ................ ................ -38,700 ................
Broadcasting capital improvements................................. 7,624 10,748 10,748 10,748 +3,124 ................ ................
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Total, Broadcasting Board of Governors...................... 656,750 668,225 682,380 673,475 +16,725 +5,250 -8,905
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Total, title I, Department of State and Related Agencies.... 10,938,732 10,723,857 10,659,808 10,683,661 -255,071 -40,196 +23,853
Appropriations.......................................... (9,668,574) (10,723,857) (10,659,808) (10,683,661) (+1,015,087) (-40,196) (+23,853)
Emergency appropriations................................ 1,270,158 ................ ................ ................ -1,270,158 ................ ................
(Transfer out).......................................... (-3,949) ................ (-6,000) (210,000) (+213,949) (+210,000) (+216,000)
TITLE II--EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES
Subsidy appropriation............................................. 26,382 68,000 68,000 68,000 +41,618 ................ ................
Administrative expenses........................................... 72,468 78,000 78,000 78,000 +5,532 ................ ................
Inspector General................................................. 990 1,000 1,000 1,000 +10 ................ ................
Negative subsidy.................................................. -45,000 ................ ................ ................ +45,000 ................ ................
Offsetting collections............................................ ................ -146,000 -146,000 -146,000 -146,000 ................ ................
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Total, Export-Import Bank of the United States.............. 54,840 1,000 1,000 1,000 -53,840 ................ ................
OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Noncredit account:
Administrative expenses....................................... 41,851 47,500 47,500 47,500 +5,649 ................ ................
Insurance fees and other offsetting collections............... -258,000 -236,000 -237,000 -237,000 +21,000 -1,000 ................
Subsidy appropriation............................................. 20,073 29,000 20,000 21,000 +927 -8,000 +1,000
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Total, Overseas Private Investment Corporation.............. -196,076 -159,500 -169,500 -168,500 +27,576 -9,000 +1,000
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
Trade and development agency...................................... 50,391 50,400 50,400 50,400 +9 ................ ................
=============================================================================================================================
Total, title II Export and investment assistance............ -90,845 -108,100 -118,100 -117,100 -26,255 -9,000 +1,000
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TITLE III--BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
United States Agency for International Development
Global Health Programs (Child survival)........................... 1,718,150 1,564,279 1,980,150 6,531,425 +4,813,275 +4,967,146 +4,551,275
HIV/AIDS...................................................... ................ ................ ................ (5,050,000) (+5,050,000) (+5,050,000) (+5,050,000)
Global fund contribution...................................... (247,500) ................ (250,000) (550,000) (+302,500) (+550,000) (+300,000)
(Transfer out)................................................ (-5,940) ................ (-6,000) ................ (+5,940) ................ (+6,000)
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 161,000 ................ ................ ................ -161,000 ................ ................
Development assistance............................................ 1,508,760 1,041,248 1,733,760 1,455,000 -53,760 +413,752 -278,760
(Transfer out)................................................ (-20,790) (-21,000) (-21,000) (-21,000) (-210) ................ ................
International disaster assistance................................. 361,350 297,300 322,350 322,350 -39,000 +25,050 ................
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 165,000 ................ ................ ................ -165,000 ................ ................
Transition Initiatives............................................ 39,600 37,200 40,000 50,000 +10,400 +12,800 +10,000
Development Credit Authority:
(By transfer)................................................. (20,790) (21,000) (21,000) (21,000) (+210) ................ ................
Administrative expenses....................................... 7,920 7,400 7,400 8,920 +1,000 +1,520 +1,520
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Subtotal, Development assistance............................ 3,961,780 2,947,427 4,083,660 8,367,695 +4,405,915 +5,420,268 +4,284,035
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund..... 38,700 36,400 ................ ................ -38,700 -36,400 ................
Operating expenses of the U.S. Agency for International Develop- 626,832 609,000 625,700 645,700 +18,868 +36,700 +20,000
ment.............................................................
(By transfer)................................................. (5,940) (6,000) (6,000) (6,000) (+60) ................ ................
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 8,700 ................ ................ ................ -8,700 ................ ................
Capital Investment Fund........................................... 69,300 126,000 87,300 90,508 +21,208 -35,492 +3,208
Operating expenses of the U.S. Agency for International 35,640 38,000 38,000 38,000 +2,360 ................ ................
Development Office of Inspector General..........................
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 3,500 ................ ................ ................ -3,500 ................ ................
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Total, USAID................................................ 4,744,452 3,756,827 4,834,660 9,141,903 +4,397,451 +5,385,076 +4,307,243
Emergency appropriations................................ 338,200 ................ ................ ................ -338,200 ................ ................
Other Bilateral Economic Assistance
Economic support fund:
Israel........................................................ 120,000 ................ ................ ................ -120,000 ................ ................
Egypt......................................................... 455,000 415,000 415,000 ................ -455,000 -415,000 -415,000
Other......................................................... 1,880,010 2,904,567 2,253,206 3,015,000 +1,134,990 +110,433 +761,794
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).............. 2,624,300 ................ ................ ................ -2,624,300 ................ ................
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28) (By transfer) (110,000) ................ ................ ................ (-110,000) ................ ................
Department of Defense....................................
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Subtotal, Economic support fund....................... 5,079,310 3,319,567 2,668,206 3,015,000 -2,064,310 -304,567 +346,794
International Fund for Ireland.................................... 13,365 ................ 15,000 ................ -13,365 ................ -15,000
Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States............... 273,900 289,322 297,332 294,568 +20,668 +5,246 -2,764
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 214,000 ................ ................ ................ -214,000 ................ ................
Assistance for the Independent States of the former Soviet Union.. 452,000 351,585 397,585 401,885 -50,115 +50,300 +4,300
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Total, Other Bilateral Economic Assistance.................. 6,032,575 3,960,474 3,378,123 3,711,453 -2,321,122 -249,021 +333,330
Emergency appropriations................................ 2,838,300 ................ ................ ................ -2,838,300 ................ ................
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Inter-American Foundation
Appropriation..................................................... 19,305 19,000 19,000 22,000 +2,695 +3,000 +3,000
African Development Foundation
Appropriation..................................................... 22,770 30,000 30,000 30,000 +7,230 ................ ................
Peace Corps
Appropriation..................................................... 319,640 333,500 333,500 323,500 +3,860 -10,000 -10,000
Millenium Challenge Corporation
Appropriation..................................................... 1,752,300 3,000,000 1,800,000 1,200,000 -552,300 -1,800,000 -600,000
Department of State
Global HIV/AIDS initiative........................................ 3,246,520 4,150,000 4,450,000 ................ -3,246,520 -4,150,000 -4,450,000
Global fund contribution...................................... (377,500) ................ (300,000) ................ (-377,500) ................ (-300,000)
Democracy Fund.................................................... 94,050 ................ ................ 177,000 +82,950 +177,000 +177,000
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 260,000 ................ ................ ................ -260,000 ................ ................
International narcotics control and law enforcement............... 472,616 634,600 568,475 558,449 +85,833 -76,151 -10,026
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 252,000 ................ ................ ................ -252,000 ................ ................
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28) (Rescission)..... -13,000 ................ ................ ................ +13,000 ................ ................
Andean programs................................................... 721,500 442,812 312,460 415,050 -306,450 -27,762 +102,590
Migration and refugee assistance.................................. 833,033 773,500 829,900 889,000 +55,967 +115,500 +59,100
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 130,500 ................ ................ ................ -130,500 ................ ................
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund..... 55,000 55,000 45,000 45,000 -10,000 -10,000 ................
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 55,000 ................ ................ ................ -55,000 ................ ................
Nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs... 405,999 464,000 467,000 499,000 +93,001 +35,000 +32,000
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 57,500 ................ ................ ................ -57,500 ................ ................
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Subtotal, Department of State............................. 6,570,718 6,519,912 6,672,835 2,583,499 -3,987,219 -3,936,413 -4,089,336
Emergency appropriations................................ 755,000 ................ ................ ................ -755,000 ................ ................
Department of the Treasury
International Affairs Technical Assistance........................ 19,800 24,800 18,000 22,800 +3,000 -2,000 +4,800
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 2,750 ................ ................ ................ -2,750 ................ ................
Debt restructuring................................................ 64,350 207,300 200,300 200,300 +135,950 -7,000 ................
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Subtotal, Department of the Treasury........................ 86,900 232,100 218,300 223,100 +136,200 -9,000 +4,800
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Total, title III, Bilateral economic assistance............. 19,548,660 17,851,813 17,286,418 17,235,455 -2,313,205 -616,358 -50,963
Appropriations.......................................... (15,627,410) (17,851,813) (17,286,418) (17,235,455) (+1,608,045) (-616,358) (-50,963)
Emergency appropriations................................ (3,921,250) ................ ................ ................ (-3,921,250) ................ ................
(By transfer)............................................... (26,730) (27,000) (27,000) (27,000) (+270) ................ ................
(Transfer out).............................................. (-26,730) (-21,000) (-27,000) (-21,000) (+5,730) ................ (+6,000)
TITLE IV--MILITARY ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
International Military Education and Training..................... 85,877 89,500 85,076 85,877 ................ -3,623 +801
Foreign Military Financing Program:
Grants:
Israel.................................................... 2,340,000 2,400,000 2,400,000 2,400,000 +60,000 ................ ................
Egypt..................................................... 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 ................ ................ ................
Other..................................................... 910,800 836,000 809,236 879,000 -31,800 +43,000 +69,764
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Subtotal, Grants........................................ 4,550,800 4,536,000 4,509,236 4,579,000 +28,200 +43,000 +69,764
(Limitation on administrative expenses)....................... (41,600) (41,900) (41,900) (41,900) (+300) ................ ................
(by transfer)............................................. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 265,000 ................ ................ ................ -265,000 ................ ................
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Total, Foreign Military Financing......................... 4,815,800 4,536,000 4,509,236 4,579,000 -236,800 +43,000 +69,764
Peacekeeping operations........................................... 223,250 221,200 293,200 273,200 +49,950 +52,000 -20,000
Emergency appropriations (Public Law 110-28).................. 230,000 ................ ................ ................ -230,000 ................ ................
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Subtotal, Peacekeeping operations........................... 453,250 221,200 293,200 273,200 -180,050 +52,000 -20,000
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Total, title IV, Military assistance........................ 5,354,927 4,846,700 4,887,512 4,938,077 -416,850 +91,377 +50,565
Appropriations.......................................... (4,859,927) (4,846,700) (4,887,512) (4,938,077) (+78,150) (+91,377) (+50,565)
Emergency appropriations................................ (495,000) ................ ................ ................ (-495,000) ................ ................
(Limitation on administrative expenses)..................... (41,600) (41,900) (41,900) (41,900) (+300) ................ ................
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TITLE V--MULTILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
International Financial Institutions
World Bank Group
Contribution to the International Bank for Reconstruction and 79,200 106,763 106,763 106,763 +27,563 ................ ................
Development: Global Environment Facility.........................
Contribution to the International Development Association......... 940,500 1,060,000 950,000 1,000,000 +59,500 -60,000 +50,000
Contribution to Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency.......... ................ 1,082 ................ ................ ................ -1,082 ................
(Limitation on callable capital subscriptions)................ (8,127) (7,300) (7,300) (7,300) (-827) ................ ................
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Total, World Bank Group..................................... 1,019,700 1,167,845 1,056,763 1,106,763 +87,063 -61,082 +50,000
Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank: Contribution 1,725 29,232 25,000 25,000 +23,275 -4,232 ................
to the Enterprise for the Americas Multilateral Investment Fund..
Inter-American Investment Corporation............................. ................ 7,264 ................ ................ ................ -7,264 ................
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Total, Inter-American Development Bank...................... 1,725 36,496 25,000 25,000 +23,275 -11,496 ................
Contribution to the Asian Development Fund........................ 99,000 133,906 115,306 90,000 -9,000 -43,906 -25,306
Contribution to the African Development Bank:
Paid-in capital............................................... 3,602 2,037 2,037 2,037 -1,565 ................ ................
(Limitation on callable capital subscriptions)................ (88,334) (31,919) (31,919) (31,919) (-56,415) ................ ................
Contribution to the African Development Fund.................. 134,343 140,584 135,684 105,000 -29,343 -35,584 -30,684
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Total, African Development Bank............................. 137,945 142,621 137,721 107,037 -30,908 -35,584 -30,684
Contribution to the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development:
Paid-in capital............................................... ................ 10 ................ 10 +10 ................ +10
(Limitation on callable capital subscriptions)................ (2,250) ................ ................ ................ (-2,250) ................ ................
Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural 14,850 18,072 18,072 18,072 +3,222 ................ ................
Development......................................................
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Total, International Financial Institutions................. 1,273,220 1,498,950 1,352,862 1,346,882 +73,662 -152,068 -5,980
International Organizations and Programs
Appropriation..................................................... 326,163 289,400 333,400 313,925 -12,238 +24,525 -19,475
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Total, title V, Multilateral economic assistance............ 1,599,383 1,788,350 1,686,262 1,660,807 +61,424 -127,543 -25,455
(Limitation on callable capital subscript).................. (98,711) (39,219) (39,219) (39,219) (-59,492) ................ ................
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TITLE VI--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 694 material support......................................... ................ ................ ................ 1,000 +1,000 +1,000 +1,000
Sec. 699 Global Fund additional amount............................ ................ ................ ................ 40,000 +40,000 +40,000 +40,000
Sec. 699 Economic Support fund (rescission)....................... ................ ................ ................ -40,000 -40,000 -40,000 -40,000
Expenditure transfer (Sec. 540)................................... ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................
Sec. 6084 Security in Asia........................................ 9,900 ................ ................ ................ -9,900 ................ ................
Rescission........................................................ -231,350 ................ ................ ................ +231,350 ................ ................
ATB pay raise (Sec. 111 of H.J. Res. 20).......................... -1,746 ................ ................ ................ +1,746 ................ ................
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Total, title VI, General Provisions......................... -223,196 ................ ................ 1,000 +224,196 +1,000 +1,000
Appropriations.......................................... (8,154) ................ ................ (41,000) (+32,846) (+41,000) (+41,000)
Rescissions............................................. (-231,350) ................ ................ (-40,000) (+191,350) (-40,000) (-40,000)
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Grand total................................................. 37,127,661 35,102,620 34,401,900 34,401,900 -2,725,761 -700,720 ................
Appropriations.......................................... (31,672,603) (35,102,620) (34,401,900) (34,441,900) (+2,769,297) (-660,720) (+40,000)
Emergency appropriations................................ (5,686,408) ................ ................ ................ (-5,686,408) ................ ................
Rescissions............................................. (-231,350) ................ ................ (-40,000) (+191,350) (-40,000) (-40,000)
(By transfer)............................................... (26,730) (27,000) (27,000) (37,000) (+10,270) (+10,000) (+10,000)
(Transfer out).............................................. (-30,679) (-21,000) (-33,000) (189,000) (+219,679) (+210,000) (+222,000)
(Limitation on administrative expenses)..................... (41,600) (41,900) (41,900) (41,900) (+300) ................ ................
(Limitation on callable capital subscript).................. (98,711) (39,219) (39,219) (39,219) (-59,492) ................ ................
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