#aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,december #aa1 #bjad ,,house ,,amendment ,,to ,,senate ,,amendment3 ,that the ,house agree to the amendment of the ,senate to the bill 7,h4,r4 #hc7 entitled ,an ,act to require the ,secretary of the ,interior to assemble a team of technical1 policy1 and financial experts to address the energy needs of the insular areas of the ,united ,states and the ,freely ,associated ,states through the development of energy action plans aimed at promoting access to affordable1 reliable energy1 including increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources1 and for other purposes41 with the following ,in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the amendment of the ,senate to the text of the bill1 insert the following3 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,consolidated and ,further ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,sec4 #c4 ,references4 ,sec4 #d4 ,explanatory statement4 ,sec4 #e4 ,statement of appropriations4 ,sec4 #f4 ,availability of funds4 ,sec4 #g4 ,technical allowance for estimating differences4 ,sec4 #h4 ,adjustments to compensation4 ,sec4 #i4 ,study of electric rates in the insular areas4 ,sec4 #aj4 ,amendments to the ,consolidated ,natural ,resources ,act4 ,sec4 #aa4 ,payments in lieu of taxes4 ,division ,a--,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,title ,i--,agricultural ,programs ,title ,,ii--,conservation ,programs ,title ,,iii--,rural ,development ,programs ,title ,,iv--,domestic ,food ,programs ,title ,v--,foreign ,assistance and ,related ,programs ,title ,,vi--,related ,agency and ,food and ,drug ,administration ,title ,,vii--,general ,provisions ,title ,,viii--,ebola ,response and ,preparedness ,division ,b--,commerce1 justice1 science1 and related agencies appropriations act1 #bjae ,title ,i--,department of ,commerce ,title ,,ii--,department of ,justice ,title ,,iii--,science ,title ,,iv--,related ,agencies ,title ,v--,general ,provisions ,title ,,vi--,travel ,promotion1 ,enhancement1 and ,modernization ,act of #bjad ,title ,,vii--,revitalize ,american ,manufacturing and ,innovation ,act of #bjad ,division ,c--,department of ,defense appropriations act1 #bjae ,title ,i--,military ,personnel ,title ,,ii--,operation and ,maintenance ,title ,,iii--,procurement ,title ,,iv--,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation ,title ,v--,revolving and ,management ,funds ,title ,,vi--,other ,department of ,defense ,programs ,title ,,vii--,related ,agencies ,title ,,viii--,general ,provisions ,title ,,ix--,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,title ,x--,ebola ,response and ,preparedness ,division ,d--,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies appropriations act1 #bjae ,title ,i--,corps of ,engineers--,civil ,title ,,ii--,department of the ,interior ,title ,,iii--,department of ,energy ,title ,,iv--,independent ,agencies ,title ,v--,general ,provisions ,division ,e--,financial services and general government appropriations act1 #bjae ,title ,i--,department of the ,treasury ,title ,,ii--,executive ,office of the ,president and ,funds ,appropriated to the ,president ,title ,,iii--,the ,judiciary ,title ,,iv--,district of ,columbia ,title ,v--,independent ,agencies ,title ,,vi--,general ,provisions--,this ,act ,title ,,vii--,general ,provisions--,government-wide ,title ,,viii--,general ,provisions--,district of ,columbia ,division ,f--,department of the ,interior1 ,environment1 and ,related ,agencies appropriations act1 #bjae ,title ,i--,department of the ,interior ,title ,,ii--,environmental ,protection ,agency ,title ,,iii--,related ,agencies ,title ,,iv--,general ,provisions ,division ,g--,departments of labor1 health and human services1 and education1 and related agencies appropriations act1 #bjae ,title ,i--,department of ,labor ,title ,,ii--,department of ,health and ,human ,services ,title ,,iii--,department of ,education ,title ,,iv--,related ,agencies ,title ,v--,general ,provisions ,title ,,vi--,ebola ,response and ,preparedness ,division ,h--,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,title ,i--,legislative ,branch ,title ,,ii--,general ,provisions ,division ,i--,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,title ,i--,department of ,defense ,title ,,ii--,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,title ,,iii--,related ,agencies ,title ,,iv--,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,title ,v--,general ,provisions ,division ,j--,department of ,state1 ,foreign operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,title ,i--,department of ,state and ,related ,agency ,title ,,ii--,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development ,title ,,iii--,bilateral ,economic ,assistance ,title ,,iv--,international ,security ,assistance ,title ,v--,multilateral ,assistance ,title ,,vi--,export and ,investment ,assistance ,title ,,vii--,general ,provisions ,title ,,viii--,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,title ,,ix--,ebola ,response and ,preparedness ,division ,k--,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,title ,i--,department of ,transportation ,title ,,ii--,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,title ,,iii--,related ,agencies ,title ,,iv--,general ,provisions--,this ,act ,division ,l--,further ,continuing ,appropriations1 #bjae ,division ,m--,expatriate ,health ,coverage ,clarification ,act of #bjad ,division ,n--,other ,matters ,division ,o--,multiemployer ,pension ,reform ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of ,contents4 ,title ,i--,modifications to ,multiemployer ,plan ,rules ,subtitle ,a--,amendments to ,pension ,protection ,act of #bjjf ,sec4 #aja4 ,repeal of sunset of ,,ppa funding rules4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,election to be in critical status4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,clarification of rule for emergence from critical status4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,endangered status not applicable if no additional action is required4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,correct endangered status funding improvement plan target funded percentage4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,conforming endangered status and critical status rules during funding improvement and rehabilitation plan adoption periods4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,corrective plan schedules when parties fail to adopt in bargaining4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,repeal of reorganization rules for multiemployer plans4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,disregard of certain contribution increases for withdrawal liability purposes4 ,sec4 #aaj4 ,guarantee for pre-retirement survivor annuities under multiemployer pension plans4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,required disclosure of multiemployer plan information4 ,subtitle ,b--,multiemployer ,plan ,mergers and ,partitions ,sec4 #aba4 ,mergers4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,partitions of eligible multiemployer plans4 ,subtitle ,c--,strengthening the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation ,sec4 #aca4 ,premium increases for multiemployer plans4 ,title ,,ii--,remediation ,measures for ,deeply ,troubled ,plans ,sec4 #bja4 ,conditions1 limitations1 distribution and notice requirements1 and approval process for benefit suspensions under multiemployer plans in critical and declining status4 ,division ,p--,other ,retirement-,related ,modifications ,sec4 #a4 ,substantial cessation of operations4 ,sec4 #b4 ,clarification of the normal retirement age4 ,sec4 #c4 ,application of cooperative and small employer charity pension plan rules to certain charitable employers whose primary exempt purpose is providing services with respect to children4 ,division ,q--,budgetary effects ,sec4 #a4 ,budgetary ,effects4 #c4 ,references ,except as expressly provided otherwise1 any reference to this ,act contained in any division of this ,act shall be treated as referring only to the provisions of that division4 #d4 ,explanatory ,statement ,the explanatory statement regarding this ,act1 printed in the ,house of ,representatives section of the ,congressional ,record on or about ,december #aa1 #bjad by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house1 shall have the same effect with respect to the allocation of funds and implementation of divisions ,a through ,k of this ,act as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference4 #e4 ,statement of appropriations ,the following sums in this ,act are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjae4 #f4 ,availability of funds 7a7 ,each amount designated in this ,act by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe shall be available only if the ,president subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the ,congress4 7b7 ,each amount designated in this ,act by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe shall be available 7or rescinded1 if applicable7 only if the ,president subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits such designations to the ,congress4 #g4 ,technical allowance for estimating differences ,if1 for fiscal year #bjae1 new budget authority provided in appropriations ,acts exceeds the discretionary spending limit for any category set forth in section #bea7;c7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe due to estimating differences with the ,congressional ,budget ,office1 an adjustment to the discretionary spending limit in such category for fiscal year #bjae shall be made by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget in the amount of the excess but the total of all such adjustments shall not exceed #j4b percent of the sum of the adjusted discretionary spending limits for all categories for that fiscal year4 #h4 ,adjustments to compensation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no adjustment shall be made under section #faj7;a7 of the ,legislative ,reorganization ,act of #aidf 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ca7 7relating to cost of living adjustments for ,members of ,congress7 during fiscal year #bjae4 #i4 ,study of electric rates in the insular areas 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,comprehensive energy plan ,the term comprehensive energy plan means a comprehensive energy plan prepared and updated under subsections 7c7 and 7e7 of section #fjd of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to authorize appropriations for certain insular areas of the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes1 approved ,december #bd1 #aihj 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #adib74 7#b7 ,energy action plan ,the term energy action plan means the plan required by subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,freely associated states ,the term ,freely ,associated ,states means the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 and the ,republic of ,palau4 7#d7 ,insular areas ,the term insular areas means ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 and the ,virgin ,islands4 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#f7 ,team ,the term team means the team established by the ,secretary under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 within the ,empowering ,insular ,communities activity1 establish a team of technical1 policy1 and financial experts-- 7#a7 to develop an energy action plan addressing the energy needs of each of the insular areas and ,freely ,associated ,states2 and 7#b7 to assist each of the insular areas and ,freely ,associated ,states in implementing such plan4 7c7 ,participation of regional utility organizations ,in establishing the team1 the ,secretary shall consider including regional utility organizations4 7d7 ,energy action plan ,in accordance with subsection 7b71 the energy action plan shall include-- 7#a7 recommendations1 based on the comprehensive energy plan where applicable1 to-- 7,a7 reduce reliance and expenditures on fuel shipped to the insular areas and ,freely ,associated ,states from ports outside the ,united ,states2 7,b7 develop and utilize domestic fuel energy sources2 and 7,c7 improve performance of energy infrastructure and overall energy efficiency2 7#b7 a schedule for implementation of such recommendations and identification and prioritization of specific projects2 7#c7 a financial and engineering plan for implementing and sustaining projects2 and 7#d7 benchmarks for measuring progress toward implementation4 7e7 ,reports to secretary ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,secretary establishes the team and annually thereafter1 the team shall submit to the ,secretary a report detailing progress made in fulfilling its charge and in implementing the energy action plan4 7f7 ,annual reports to congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a report submitted by the team under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a summary of the report of the team4 7g7 ,approval of secretary required ,the energy action plan shall not be implemented until the ,secretary approves the energy action plan4 #aj4 ,amendments to the consolidated natural resources act ,section #f of ,public ,law #id-bda 7#ij ,stat4 #bfc2 #abb ,stat4 #hed7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjad1 except as provided in subsections 7b7 and 7d7 and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjai2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in the third sentence of paragraph 7#b71 by striking not to extend beyond ,december #ca1 #bjad1 unless extended pursuant to paragraph #e of this subsection and inserting ending on ,december #ca1 #bjai2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#e74 #aa4 ,payments in lieu of taxes 7a7 ,for payments in lieu of taxes under chapter #fi of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjae1 #cgb1jjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7b7 ,the amount made available in subsection 7a7 shall be in addition to amounts made available for payments in lieu of taxes by the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae4 ,a ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,i ,,agricultural ,,programs ,production1 ,processing and ,marketing ,office of the ,secretary 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary1 #de1hje1jjj1 of which not to exceed #e1jea1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,secretary2 not to exceed #ejb1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,tribal ,relations2 not to exceed #a1dif1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,homeland ,security and ,emergency ,coordination2 not to exceed #a1bji1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,advocacy and ,outreach2 not to exceed #be1ibh1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration1 of which #be1abd1jjj shall be available for ,departmental ,administration to provide for necessary expenses for management support services to offices of the ,department and for general administration1 security1 repairs and alterations1 and other miscellaneous supplies and expenses not otherwise provided for and necessary for the practical and efficient work of the ,department2 not to exceed #c1hfi1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,assistant ,secretary for ,congressional ,relations to carry out the programs funded by this ,act1 including programs involving intergovernmental affairs and liaison within the executive branch2 and not to exceed #g1gej1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,communications3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,agriculture is authorized to transfer funds appropriated for any office of the ,office of the ,secretary to any other office of the ,office of the ,secretary3 ,providedfurther1 ,that no appropriation for any office shall be increased or decreased by more than #e percent3 ,providedfurther1 ,that not to exceed #aa1jjj of the amount made available under this paragraph for the immediate ,office of the ,secretary shall be available for official reception and representation expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,providedfurther1 ,that the amount made available under this heading for ,departmental ,administration shall be reimbursed from applicable appropriations in this ,act for travel expenses incident to the holding of hearings as required by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eea-eeh3 ,providedfurther1 ,that funds made available under this heading for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,congressional ,relations may be transferred to agencies of the ,department of ,agriculture funded by this ,act to maintain personnel at the agency level3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds made available under this heading for the ,office of ,assistant ,secretary for ,congressional ,relations may be obligated after #cj days from the date of enactment of this ,act1 unless the ,secretary has notified the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress on the allocation of these funds by ,,usda agency4 ,executive operations ,office of the chief economist ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,chief ,economist1 #ag1cgg1jjj1 of which #d1jjj1jjj shall be for grants or cooperative agreements for policy research under #g ,u4,s4,c4 #caee4 national appeals division ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,appeals ,division1 #ac1cag1jjj4 ,office of budget and program analysis ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,budget and ,program ,analysis1 #i1cib1jjj4 ,office of the chief information officer ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer1 #de1jde1jjj1 of which not less than #bh1jjj1jjj is for cybersecurity requirements of the ,department4 ,office of the chief financial officer ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer1 #f1jbh1jjj4 ,office of the assistant secretary for civil rights ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights1 #hih1jjj4 ,office of civil rights ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,civil ,rights1 #bd1jgj1jjj4 ,agriculture buildings and facilities 7including transfers of funds7 ,for payment of space rental and related costs pursuant to ,public ,law #ib-cac1 including authorities pursuant to the #aihd delegation of authority from the ,administrator of ,general ,services to the ,department of ,agriculture under #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aba1 for programs and activities of the ,department which are included in this ,act1 and for alterations and other actions needed for the ,department and its agencies to consolidate unneeded space into configurations suitable for release to the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 and for the operation1 maintenance1 improvement1 and repair of ,agriculture buildings and facilities1 and for related costs1 #ee1hff1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for buildings operations and maintenance expenses3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may use unobligated prior year balances of an agency or office that are no longer available for new obligation to cover shortfalls incurred in prior or current year rental payments for such agency or office4 ,hazardous materials management 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,department of ,agriculture1 to comply with the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 and the ,resource ,conservation and ,recovery ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fija et seq471 #c1fjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that appropriations and funds available herein to the ,department for ,hazardous ,materials ,management may be transferred to any agency of the ,department for its use in meeting all requirements pursuant to the above ,acts on ,federal and non-,federal lands4 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 including employment pursuant to the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #ie1jbf1jjj1 including such sums as may be necessary for contracting and other arrangements with public agencies and private persons pursuant to section #f7;a77#i7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 and including not to exceed #abe1jjj for certain confidential operational expenses1 including the payment of informants1 to be expended under the direction of the ,inspector ,general pursuant to ,public ,law #ie-deb and section #accg of ,public ,law #ig-ih4 ,office of the general counsel ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,general ,counsel1 #dd1chc1jjj4 ,office of ethics ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,ethics1 #c1fed1jjj4 ,office of the under secretary for research1 education1 and economics ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics1 #hih1jjj4 ,economic research service ,for necessary expenses of the ,economic ,research ,service1 #he1cgc1jjj4 ,national agricultural statistics service ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 #agb1djh1jjj1 of which up to #dg1hdb1jjj shall be available until expended for the ,census of ,agriculture3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available for the ,census of ,agriculture may be used to conduct ,current ,industrial ,report surveys subject to #g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;g7d7 and 7f74 ,agricultural research service ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,agricultural ,research ,service and for acquisition of lands by donation1 exchange1 or purchase at a nominal cost not to exceed #ajj1 and for land exchanges where the lands exchanged shall be of equal value or shall be equalized by a payment of money to the grantor which shall not exceed #be percent of the total value of the land or interests transferred out of ,federal ownership1 #a1acb1fbe1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that appropriations hereunder shall be available for the operation and maintenance of aircraft and the purchase of not to exceed one for replacement only3 ,provided further1 ,that appropriations hereunder shall be available pursuant to #g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbej for the construction1 alteration1 and repair of buildings and improvements1 but unless otherwise provided1 the cost of constructing any one building shall not exceed #cge1jjj1 except for headhouses or greenhouses which shall each be limited to #a1bjj1jjj1 and except for #aj buildings to be constructed or improved at a cost not to exceed #gej1jjj each1 and the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed #aj percent of the current replacement value of the building or #cge1jjj1 whichever is greater3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitations on alterations contained in this ,act shall not apply to modernization or replacement of existing facilities at ,beltsville1 ,maryland3 ,provided further1 ,that appropriations hereunder shall be available for granting easements at the ,beltsville ,agricultural ,research ,center3 ,provided further1 ,that the foregoing limitations shall not apply to replacement of buildings needed to carry out the ,act of ,april #bd1 #aidh 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #aac;a73 ,provided further1 ,that appropriations hereunder shall be available for granting easements at any ,agricultural ,research ,service location for the construction of a research facility by a non-,federal entity for use by1 and acceptable to1 the ,agricultural ,research ,service and a condition of the easements shall be that upon completion the facility shall be accepted by the ,secretary1 subject to the availability of funds herein1 if the ,secretary finds that acceptance of the facility is in the interest of the ,united ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be received from any ,state1 other political subdivision1 organization1 or individual for the purpose of establishing or operating any research facility or research project of the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 as authorized by law3 ,provided further1 ,that subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary of ,agriculture considers appropriate to protect the interest of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary may enter into a lease of ,agricultural ,research ,service land in order to allow for the drilling of not more than three irrigation wells2 the term of the lease may not exceed #bj years1 but the ,secretary may renew the lease for one or more additional #bj-year periods4 ,buildings and facilities ,for the acquisition of land1 construction1 repair1 improvement1 extension1 alteration1 and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities as necessary to carry out the agricultural research programs of the ,department of ,agriculture1 where not otherwise provided1 #de1jjj1jjj to remain available until expended4 ,national institute of food and agriculture ,research and education activities ,for payments to agricultural experiment stations1 for cooperative forestry and other research1 for facilities1 and for other expenses1 #ghf1hgd1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table titled 8,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 ,research and ,education ,activities0 in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that funds for research grants for #aiid institutions1 education grants for #ahij institutions1 capacity building for non-land-grant colleges of agriculture1 the agriculture and food research initiative1 veterinary medicine loan repayment1 multicultural scholars1 graduate fellowship and institution challenge grants1 and grants management systems shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that each institution eligible to receive funds under the ,evans-,allen program receives no less than #a1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that funds for education grants for ,alaska ,native and ,native ,hawaiian-serving institutions be made available to individual eligible institutions or consortia of eligible institutions with funds awarded equally to each of the ,states of ,alaska and ,hawaii3 ,provided further1 ,that funds for education grants for #ahij institutions shall be made available to institutions eligible to receive funds under #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba and #cbbb3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #e percent of the amounts made available by this or any other ,act to carry out the ,agriculture and ,food ,research ,initiative under #g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b7 may be retained by the ,secretary of ,agriculture to pay administrative costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out that authority4 ,native american institutions endowment fund ,for the ,native ,american ,institutions ,endowment ,fund authorized by ,public ,law #ajc-chb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note71 #aa1hhj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,extension activities ,for payments to ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,micronesia1 the ,northern ,marianas1 and ,american ,samoa1 #dga1fia1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table titled 8,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 ,extension ,activities0 in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that funds for facility improvements at #ahij institutions shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that institutions eligible to receive funds under #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba for cooperative extension receive no less than #a1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that funds for cooperative extension under sections #c7;b7 and 7c7 of the ,smith-,lever ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;b7 and 7c77 and section #bjh7;c7 of ,public ,law #ic-dga shall be available for retirement and employees' compensation costs for extension agents4 ,integrated activities ,for the integrated research1 education1 and extension grants programs1 including necessary administrative expenses1 #cj1ijj1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table titled ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 ,integrated ,activities in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that funds for the ,food and ,agriculture ,defense ,initiative shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,office of the under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,marketing and ,regulatory ,programs1 #hih1jjj4 ,animal and plant health inspection service ,salaries and expenses 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 including up to #cj1jjj for representation allowances and for expenses pursuant to the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djhe71 #hga1cae1jjj1 of which #dgj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available for the control of outbreaks of insects1 plant diseases1 animal diseases and for control of pest animals and birds 7contingency fund7 to the extent necessary to meet emergency conditions2 of which #aa1ebj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be used for the cotton pests program for cost share purposes or for debt retirement for active eradication zones2 of which #ce1cci1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for ,animal ,health ,technical ,services2 of which #fig1jjj shall be for activities under the authority of the ,horse ,protection ,act of #aigj1 as amended 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ahca72 of which #eb1cdj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be used to support avian health2 of which #d1bea1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for information technology infrastructure2 of which #aef1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for specialty crop pests2 of which1 #h1hbf1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for field crop and rangeland ecosystem pests2 of which #ed1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for tree and wood pests2 of which #c1igc1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for the ,national ,veterinary ,stockpile2 of which up to #a1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for the scrapie program for indemnities2 of which #a1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for the wildlife damage management program for aviation safety3 ,provided1 ,that of amounts available under this heading for wildlife services methods development1 #a1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that of amounts available under this heading for the screwworm program1 #d1iij1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds shall be used to formulate or administer a brucellosis eradication program for the current fiscal year that does not require minimum matching by the ,states of at least #dj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that this appropriation shall be available for the operation and maintenance of aircraft and the purchase of not to exceed four1 of which two shall be for replacement only3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition1 in emergencies which threaten any segment of the agricultural production industry of this country1 the ,secretary may transfer from other appropriations or funds available to the agencies or corporations of the ,department such sums as may be deemed necessary1 to be available only in such emergencies for the arrest and eradication of contagious or infectious disease or pests of animals1 poultry1 or plants1 and for expenses in accordance with sections #ajdaa and #ajdag of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcaj and #hcaf7 and sections #dca and #ddb of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggea and #gggb71 and any unexpended balances of funds transferred for such emergency purposes in the preceding fiscal year shall be merged with such transferred amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that appropriations hereunder shall be available pursuant to law 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbej7 for the repair and alteration of leased buildings and improvements1 but unless otherwise provided the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed #aj percent of the current replacement value of the building4 ,in fiscal year #bjae1 the agency is authorized to collect fees to cover the total costs of providing technical assistance1 goods1 or services requested by ,states1 other political subdivisions1 domestic and international organizations1 foreign governments1 or individuals1 provided that such fees are structured such that any entity's liability for such fees is reasonably based on the technical assistance1 goods1 or services provided to the entity by the agency1 and such fees shall be reimbursed to this account1 to remain available until expended1 without further appropriation1 for providing such assistance1 goods1 or services4 ,buildings and facilities ,for plans1 construction1 repair1 preventive maintenance1 environmental support1 improvement1 extension1 alteration1 and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities1 as authorized by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbej1 and acquisition of land as authorized by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #dbh;a1 #c1age1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,agricultural marketing service ,marketing services ,for necessary expenses of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 #ha1aib1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that this appropriation shall be available pursuant to law 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbej7 for the alteration and repair of buildings and improvements1 but the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed #aj percent of the current replacement value of the building4 ,fees may be collected for the cost of standardization activities1 as established by regulation pursuant to law 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #igja74 ,limitation on administrative expenses ,not to exceed #fj1gji1jjj 7from fees collected7 shall be obligated during the current fiscal year for administrative expenses3 ,provided1 ,that if crop size is understated and_/or other uncontrollable events occur1 the agency may exceed this limitation by up to #aj percent with notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 ,funds for strengthening markets1 income1 and supply 7section #cb7 7including transfers of funds7 ,funds available under section #cb of the ,act of ,august #bd1 #aice 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c71 shall be used only for commodity program expenses as authorized therein1 and other related operating expenses1 except for3 7#a7 transfers to the ,department of ,commerce as authorized by the ,fish and ,wildlife ,act of ,august #h1 #aief2 7#b7 transfers otherwise provided in this ,act2 and 7#c7 not more than #bj1ahf1jjj for formulation and administration of marketing agreements and orders pursuant to the ,agricultural ,marketing ,agreement ,act of #aicg and the ,agricultural ,act of #aifa4 ,payments to states and possessions ,for payments to departments of agriculture1 bureaus and departments of markets1 and similar agencies for marketing activities under section #bjd7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbc7;b771 #a1bce1jjj4 ,grain inspection1 packers and stockyards administration ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,grain ,inspection1 ,packers and ,stockyards ,administration1 #dc1jdh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that this appropriation shall be available pursuant to law 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbej7 for the alteration and repair of buildings and improvements1 but the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed #aj percent of the current replacement value of the building4 ,limitation on inspection and weighing services expenses ,not to exceed #ej1jjj1jjj 7from fees collected7 shall be obligated during the current fiscal year for inspection and weighing services3 ,provided1 ,that if grain export activities require additional supervision and oversight1 or other uncontrollable factors occur1 this limitation may be exceeded by up to #aj percent with notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 ,office of the under secretary for food safety ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,food ,safety1 #haf1jjj4 ,food safety and inspection service ,for necessary expenses to carry out services authorized by the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act1 the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act1 and the ,egg ,products ,inspection ,act1 including not to exceed #ej1jjj for representation allowances and for expenses pursuant to section #h of the ,act approved ,august #c1 #aief 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agff71 #a1jaf1dgd1jjj2 and in addition1 #a1jjj1jjj may be credited to this account from fees collected for the cost of laboratory accreditation as authorized by section #acbg of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ach;f73 ,provided1 ,that funds provided for the ,public ,health ,data ,communication ,infrastructure system shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that no fewer than #adh full-time equivalent positions shall be employed during fiscal year #bjae for purposes dedicated solely to inspections and enforcement related to the ,humane ,methods of ,slaughter ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,food ,safety and ,inspection ,service shall continue implementation of section #aajaf of ,public ,law #aaj-bdf as further clarified by the amendments made in section #abajf of ,public ,law #aac-gi3 ,provided further1 ,that this appropriation shall be available pursuant to law 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbej7 for the alteration and repair of buildings and improvements1 but the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed #aj percent of the current replacement value of the building4 ,office of the under secretary for farm and foreign agricultural services ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,farm and ,foreign ,agricultural ,services1 #hih1jjj4 ,farm service agency ,salaries and expenses 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 #a1bjj1ahj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #ej percent of the #acb1cfd1jjj made available under this heading for information technology related to farm program delivery1 including the ,modernize and ,innovate the ,delivery of ,agricultural ,systems 7,,midas7 and other farm program delivery systems1 may be obligated until the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations a plan for expenditure that 7#a7 identifies for each project_/investment over #be1jjj 7a7 the functional and performance capabilities to be delivered and the mission benefits to be realized1 7b7 the estimated lifecycle cost1 including estimates for development as well as maintenance and operations1 and 7c7 key milestones to be met2 7#b7 demonstrates that each project_/investment is1 7a7 consistent with the ,farm ,service ,agency ,information ,technology ,roadmap1 7b7 being managed in accordance with applicable lifecycle management policies and guidance1 and 7c7 subject to the applicable ,department's capital planning and investment control requirements2 and 7#c7 has been submitted to the ,government ,accountability ,office3 ,provided further1 ,that the agency shall submit a report by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year #bjae to the ,committees on ,appropriations and the ,government ,accountability ,office1 that identifies for each project_/investment that is operational 7a7 current performance against key indicators of customer satisfaction1 7b7 current performance of service level agreements or other technical metrics1 7c7 current performance against a pre-established cost baseline1 7d7 a detailed breakdown of current and planned spending on operational enhancements or upgrades1 and 7e7 an assessment of whether the investment continues to meet business needs as intended as well as alternatives to the investment3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary is authorized to use the services1 facilities1 and authorities 7but not the funds7 of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to make program payments for all programs administered by the ,agency3 ,provided further1 ,that other funds made available to the ,agency for authorized activities may be advanced to and merged with this account3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available to county committees shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds available to the ,farm ,service ,agency shall be used to close ,farm ,service ,agency county offices3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds available to the ,farm ,service ,agency shall be used to permanently relocate county based employees that would result in an office with two or fewer employees without prior notification and approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,state mediation grants ,for grants pursuant to section #ejb7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg1 as amended 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja-eajf71 #c1djd1jjj4 ,grassroots source water protection program ,for necessary expenses to carry out wellhead or groundwater protection activities under section #abdj,o of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#b71 #e1ebf1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,dairy indemnity program 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses involved in making indemnity payments to dairy farmers and manufacturers of dairy products under a dairy indemnity program1 such sums as may be necessary1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such program is carried out by the ,secretary in the same manner as the dairy indemnity program described in the ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7,public ,law #ajf-chg1 #aad ,stat4 #aedi;,a-#ab74 ,agricultural ,credit ,insurance ,fund ,program ,account 7including transfers of funds7 ,for gross obligations for the principal amount of direct and guaranteed farm ownership 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb et seq47 and operating 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida et seq47 loans1 emergency loans 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aifa et seq471 ,indian tribe land acquisition loans 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dhh71 boll weevil loans 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihi71 guaranteed conservation loans 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd et seq471 and ,indian highly fractionated land loans 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dhh7 to be available from funds in the ,agricultural ,credit ,insurance ,fund1 as follows3 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for guaranteed farm ownership loans and #a1ejj1jjj1jjj for farm ownership direct loans2 #a1cic1ddc1jjj for unsubsidized guaranteed operating loans and #a1beb1jjd1jjj for direct operating loans2 emergency loans1 #cd1ffg1jjj2 ,indian tribe land acquisition loans1 #b1jjj1jjj2 guaranteed conservation loans1 #aej1jjj1jjj2 ,indian highly fractionated land loans1 #aj1jjj1jjj2 and for boll weevil eradication program loans1 #fj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall deem the pink bollworm to be a boll weevil for the purpose of boll weevil eradication program loans4 ,for the cost of direct and guaranteed loans and grants1 including the cost of modifying loans as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as follows3 farm operating loans1 #fc1aja1jjj for direct operating loans1 #ad1ggj1jjj for unsubsidized guaranteed operating loans1 and emergency loans1 #hef1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs1 #cad1iah1jjj1 of which #cjf1iih1jjj shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for ,farm ,service ,agency1 ,salaries and ,expenses4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act to the ,agricultural ,credit ,insurance ,program ,account for farm ownership1 operating and conservation direct loans and guaranteed loans may be transferred among these programs3 ,provided1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer4 ,risk management agency salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,risk ,management ,agency1 #gd1hbi1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #a1jjj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses1 as authorized by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7;i74 ,corporations ,the following corporations and agencies are hereby authorized to make expenditures1 within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency and in accord with law1 and to make contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section #ajd of the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for the current fiscal year for such corporation or agency1 except as hereinafter provided4 ,federal crop insurance corporation fund ,for payments as authorized by section #eaf of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaf71 such sums as may be necessary1 to remain available until expended4 ,commodity credit corporation fund ,reimbursement for net realized losses 7including transfers of funds7 ,for the current fiscal year1 such sums as may be necessary to reimburse the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation for net realized losses sustained1 but not previously reimbursed1 pursuant to section #b of the ,act of ,august #ag1 #aifa 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gac;a-#aa73 ,provided1 ,that of the funds available to the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation under section #aa of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;i7 for the conduct of its business with the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service1 up to #e1jjj1jjj may be transferred to and used by the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service for information resource management activities of the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service that are not related to ,commodity ,credit ,corporation business4 ,hazardous waste management 7limitation on expenses7 ,for the current fiscal year1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation shall not expend more than #e1jjj1jjj for site investigation and cleanup expenses1 and operations and maintenance expenses to comply with the requirement of section #ajg7;g7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjg7;g771 and section #fjja of the ,resource ,conservation and ,recovery ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fifa74 ,,ii ,conservation programs ,office of the under secretary for natural resources and environment ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,natural ,resources and ,environment1 #hih1jjj4 ,natural resources conservation service ,conservation operations ,for necessary expenses for carrying out the provisions of the ,act of ,april #bg1 #aice 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;a-f71 including preparation of conservation plans and establishment of measures to conserve soil and water 7including farm irrigation and land drainage and such special measures for soil and water management as may be necessary to prevent floods and the siltation of reservoirs and to control agricultural related pollutants72 operation of conservation plant materials centers2 classification and mapping of soil2 dissemination of information2 acquisition of lands1 water1 and interests therein for use in the plant materials program by donation1 exchange1 or purchase at a nominal cost not to exceed #ajj pursuant to the ,act of ,august #c1 #aief 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dbh;a72 purchase and erection or alteration or improvement of permanent and temporary buildings2 and operation and maintenance of aircraft1 #hdf1dbh1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that appropriations hereunder shall be available pursuant to #g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbej for construction and improvement of buildings and public improvements at plant materials centers1 except that the cost of alterations and improvements to other buildings and other public improvements shall not exceed #bej1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that when buildings or other structures are erected on non-,federal land1 that the right to use such land is obtained as provided in #g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbej;a3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #e1fjj1jjj1 shall remain available until expended for the authorities under #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja-ajje and #ajjg-ajji for authorized ongoing watershed projects with a primary purpose of providing water to rural communities4 ,watershed rehabilitation program ,under the authorities of section #ad of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act1 #ab1jjj1jjj is provided4 ,,iii ,rural development programs ,office of the under secretary for rural development ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,development1 #hih1jjj4 ,rural development salaries and expenses 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses for carrying out the administration and implementation of programs in the ,rural ,development mission area1 including activities with institutions concerning the development and operation of agricultural cooperatives2 and for cooperative agreements2 #bbd1bja1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that no less than #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,comprehensive ,loan ,accounting ,system3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated under this heading may be used for advertising and promotional activities that support the ,rural ,development mission area3 ,provided further1 ,that any balances available from prior years for the ,rural ,utilities ,service1 ,rural ,housing ,service1 and the ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service salaries and expenses accounts shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation4 ,rural housing service ,rural housing insurance fund program account 7including transfers of funds7 ,for gross obligations for the principal amount of direct and guaranteed loans as authorized by title ,v of the ,housing ,act of #aidi1 to be available from funds in the rural housing insurance fund1 as follows3 #ijj1jjj1jjj shall be for direct loans and #bd1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for unsubsidized guaranteed loans2 #bf1bgi1jjj for section #ejd housing repair loans2 #bh1cih1jjj for section #eae rental housing2 #aej1jjj1jjj for section #ech guaranteed multi-family housing loans2 #aj1jjj1jjj for credit sales of single family housing acquired property2 #e1jjj1jjj for section #ebc self-help housing land development loans2 and #e1jjj1jjj for section #ebd site development loans4 ,for the cost of direct and guaranteed loans1 including the cost of modifying loans1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as follows3 section #ejb loans1 #ff1dbj1jjj shall be for direct loans2 section #ejd housing repair loans1 #c1fhg1jjj2 and repair1 rehabilitation1 and new construction of section #eae rental housing1 #i1hjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that to support the loan program level for section #ech guaranteed loans made available under this heading the ,secretary may charge or adjust any fees to cover the projected cost of such loan guarantees pursuant to the provisions of the ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq471 and the interest on such loans may not be subsidized3 ,provided further1 ,that applicants in communities that have a current rural area waiver under section #eda of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adijq7 shall be treated as living in a rural area for purposes of section #ejb guaranteed loans provided under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts available under this paragraph for section #ejb direct loans1 no less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be available for direct loans for individuals whose homes will be built pursuant to a program funded with a mutual and self-help housing grant authorized by section #ebc of the ,housing ,act of #aidi until ,june #a1 #bjae4 ,in addition1 for the cost of direct loans1 grants1 and contracts1 as authorized by #db ,u4,s4,c4 #adhd and #adhf1 #ae1icf1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for direct farm labor housing loans and domestic farm labor housing grants and contracts3 ,provided1 ,that any balances available for the ,farm ,labor ,program ,account shall be transferred to and merged with this account4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs1 #dae1ajj1jjj shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for ,rural ,development1 ,salaries and ,expenses4 ,rental assistance program ,for rental assistance agreements entered into or renewed pursuant to the authority under section #eba7;a77#b7 or agreements entered into in lieu of debt forgiveness or payments for eligible households as authorized by section #ejb7;c77#e77;,d7 of the ,housing ,act of #aidi1 #a1jhh1ejj1jjj2 and1 in addition1 such sums as may be necessary1 as authorized by section #eba7;c7 of the ,act1 to liquidate debt incurred prior to fiscal year #aiib to carry out the rental assistance program under section #eba7;a77#b7 of the ,act3 ,provided1 ,that rental assistance agreements entered into or renewed during the current fiscal year shall be funded for a #a-year period3 ,provided further1 ,that rental assistance contracts will not be renewed within the #ab-month contract period3 ,provided further1 ,that any unexpended balances remaining at the end of such #a-year agreements may be transferred and used for the purposes of any debt reduction2 maintenance1 repair1 or rehabilitation of any existing projects2 preservation2 and rental assistance activities authorized under title ,v of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that rental assistance provided under agreements entered into prior to fiscal year #bjae for a farm labor multi-family housing project financed under section #ead or #eaf of the ,act may not be recaptured for use in another project until such assistance has remained unused for a period of #ab consecutive months1 if such project has a waiting list of tenants seeking such assistance or the project has rental assistance eligible tenants who are not receiving such assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that such recaptured rental assistance shall1 to the extent practicable1 be applied to another farm labor multi-family housing project financed under section #ead or #eaf of the ,act4 ,multi-family housing revitalization program account ,for the rural housing voucher program as authorized under section #edb of the ,housing ,act of #aidi1 but notwithstanding subsection 7b7 of such section1 and for additional costs to conduct a demonstration program for the preservation and revitalization of multi-family rental housing properties described in this paragraph1 #bd1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #g1jjj1jjj1 shall be available for rural housing vouchers to any low-income household 7including those not receiving rental assistance7 residing in a property financed with a section #eae loan which has been prepaid after ,september #cj1 #bjje3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount of such voucher shall be the difference between comparable market rent for the section #eae unit and the tenant paid rent for such unit3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available for such vouchers shall be subject to the availability of annual appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 administer such vouchers with current regulations and administrative guidance applicable to section #h housing vouchers administered by the ,secretary of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development3 ,provided further1 ,that if the ,secretary determines that the amount made available for vouchers in this or any other ,act is not needed for vouchers1 the ,secretary may use such funds for the demonstration program for the preservation and revitalization of multi-family rental housing properties described in this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #ag1jjj1jjj shall be available for a demonstration program for the preservation and revitalization of the sections #ead1 #eae1 and #eaf multi-family rental housing properties to restructure existing ,,usda multi-family housing loans1 as the ,secretary deems appropriate1 expressly for the purposes of ensuring the project has sufficient resources to preserve the project for the purpose of providing safe and affordable housing for low-income residents and farm laborers including reducing or eliminating interest2 deferring loan payments1 subordinating1 reducing or reamortizing loan debt2 and other financial assistance including advances1 payments and incentives 7including the ability of owners to obtain reasonable returns on investment7 required by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall as part of the preservation and revitalization agreement obtain a restrictive use agreement consistent with the terms of the restructuring3 ,provided further1 ,that if the ,secretary determines that additional funds for vouchers described in this paragraph are needed1 funds for the preservation and revitalization demonstration program may be used for such vouchers3 ,provided further1 ,that if ,congress enacts legislation to permanently authorize a multi-family rental housing loan restructuring program similar to the demonstration program described herein1 the ,secretary may use funds made available for the demonstration program under this heading to carry out such legislation with the prior approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to any other available funds1 the ,secretary may expend not more than #a1jjj1jjj total1 from the program funds made available under this heading1 for administrative expenses for activities funded under this heading4 ,mutual and self-help housing grants ,for grants and contracts pursuant to section #ebc7;b77#a77;,a7 of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adij;c71 #bg1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,rural housing assistance grants ,for grants for very low-income housing repair and rural housing preservation made by the ,rural ,housing ,service1 as authorized by #db ,u4,s4,c4 #adgd1 and #adijm1 #cb1bci1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,rural community facilities program account 7including transfers of funds7 ,for gross obligations for the principal amount of direct and guaranteed loans as authorized by section #cjf and described in section #cha;,e7d77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act1 #b1bjj1jjj1jjj for direct loans and #gc1bbb1jjj for guaranteed loans4 ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 including the cost of modifying loans1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 #c1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,for the cost of grants for rural community facilities programs as authorized by section #cjf and described in section #cha;,e7d77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act1 #bf1ggh1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #d1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be available for a ,rural ,community ,development ,initiative3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds shall be used solely to develop the capacity and ability of private1 nonprofit community-based housing and community development organizations1 low-income rural communities1 and ,federally ,recognized ,native ,american ,tribes to undertake projects to improve housing1 community facilities1 community and economic development projects in rural areas3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds shall be made available to qualified private1 nonprofit and public intermediary organizations proposing to carry out a program of financial and technical assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that such intermediary organizations shall provide matching funds from other sources1 including ,federal funds for related activities1 in an amount not less than funds provided3 ,provided further1 ,that #e1ggh1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be to provide grants for facilities in rural communities with extreme unemployment and severe economic depression 7,public ,law #ajf-chg71 with up to #e percent for administration and capacity building in the ,state rural development offices3 ,provided further1 ,that #d1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be available for community facilities grants to tribal colleges1 as authorized by section #cjf7;a77#ai7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that sections #cha;,e-,h and #cha,n of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act are not applicable to the funds made available under this heading4 ,rural business--,cooperative service ,rural business program account 7including transfers of funds7 ,for the cost of loan guarantees and grants1 for the rural business development programs authorized by section #caj;,b and described in subsections 7a71 7c71 7f7 and 7g7 of section #caj;,b of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act1 #gd1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated under this heading1 not to exceed #ejj1jjj shall be made available for one grant to a qualified national organization to provide technical assistance for rural transportation in order to promote economic development and #c1jjj1jjj shall be for grants to the ,delta ,regional ,authority 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa et seq47 for any ,rural ,community ,advancement ,program purpose as described in section #cha;,e7d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act1 of which not more than #e percent may be used for administrative expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that #d1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be for business grants to benefit ,federally ,recognized ,native ,american ,tribes1 including #bej1jjj for a grant to a qualified national organization to provide technical assistance for rural transportation in order to promote economic development3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of determining eligibility or level of program assistance the ,secretary shall not include incarcerated prison populations3 ,provided further1 ,that sections #cha;,e-,h and #cha,n of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act are not applicable to funds made available under this heading4 ,intermediary ,relending ,program ,fund ,account 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the principal amount of direct loans1 as authorized by the ,intermediary ,relending ,program ,fund ,account 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;b71 #ah1hhi1jjj4 ,for the cost of direct loans1 #e1hah1jjj1 as authorized by the ,intermediary ,relending ,program ,fund ,account 7#g ,u4,s4,c #aicf;b71 of which #eca1jjj shall be available through ,june #cj1 #bjae1 for ,federally ,recognized ,native ,american ,tribes2 and of which #a1jba1jjj shall be available through ,june #cj1 #bjae1 for ,mississippi ,delta ,region counties 7as determined in accordance with ,public ,law #ajj-dfj73 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses to carry out the direct loan programs1 #d1dci1jjj shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for ,rural ,development1 ,salaries and ,expenses4 ,rural economic development loans program account 7including rescission of funds7 ,for the principal amount of direct loans1 as authorized under section #cac of the ,rural ,electrification ,act1 for the purpose of promoting rural economic development and job creation projects1 #cc1jgg1jjj4 ,of the funds derived from interest on the cushion of credit payments1 as authorized by section #cac of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf1 #agi1jjj1jjj shall not be obligated and #agi1jjj1jjj are rescinded4 ,rural cooperative development grants ,for rural cooperative development grants authorized under section #caj;,b7e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb71 #bb1jej1jjj1 of which #b1ejj1jjj shall be for cooperative agreements for the appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #c1jjj1jjj shall be for grants for cooperative development centers1 individual cooperatives1 or groups of cooperatives that serve socially disadvantaged groups and a majority of the boards of directors or governing boards of which are comprised of individuals who are members of socially disadvantaged groups2 and of which #aj1gej1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for value-added agricultural product market development grants1 as authorized by section #bca of the ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;a74 ,rural energy for america program ,for the cost of a program of loan guarantees1 under the same terms and conditions as authorized by section #ijjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg71 #a1cej1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the cost of loan guarantees1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd4 ,rural utilities service ,rural water and waste disposal program account 7including transfers of funds7 ,for the cost of direct loans1 loan guarantees1 and grants for the rural water1 waste water1 waste disposal1 and solid waste management programs authorized by sections #cjf1 #cjf;,a1 #cjf;,c1 #cjf;,d1 #cjf;,e1 and #caj;,b and described in sections #cjf;,c7a77#b71 #cjf;,d1 #cjf;,e1 and #cha;,e7d77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act1 #dfd1heg1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which not to exceed #a1jjj1jjj shall be available for the rural utilities program described in section #cjf7;a77#b77;,b7 of such ,act1 and of which not to exceed #iic1jjj shall be available for the rural utilities program described in section #cjf;,e of such ,act3 ,provided1 ,that #ff1ejj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be for loans and grants including water and waste disposal systems grants authorized by #cjf;,c7a77#b77;,b7 and #cjf;,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act1 ,federally ,recognized ,native ,american ,tribes authorized by #cjf;,c7a77#a71 and the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands 7of the ,state of ,hawaii73 ,provided further1 ,that funding provided for section #cjf;,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act may be provided to a consortium formed pursuant to section #cbe of ,public ,law #aje-hc3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #b percent of the funding provided for section #cjf;,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act may be used by the ,state of ,alaska for training and technical assistance programs and not more than #b percent of the funding provided for section #cjf;,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act may be used by a consortium formed pursuant to section #cbe of ,public ,law #aje-hc for training and technical assistance programs3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ai1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be for technical assistance grants for rural water and waste systems pursuant to section #cjf7;a77#ad7 of such ,act1 unless the ,secretary makes a determination of extreme need1 of which #f1jjj1jjj shall be made available for a grant to a qualified nonprofit multi-,state regional technical assistance organization1 with experience in working with small communities on water and waste water problems1 the principal purpose of such grant shall be to assist rural communities with populations of #c1cjj or less1 in improving the planning1 financing1 development1 operation1 and management of water and waste water systems1 and of which not less than #hjj1jjj shall be for a qualified national ,native ,american organization to provide technical assistance for rural water systems for tribal communities3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ae1iai1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be for contracting with qualified national organizations for a circuit rider program to provide technical assistance for rural water systems3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #d1jjj1jjj shall be for solid waste management grants3 ,provided further1 ,that #aj1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be transferred to1 and merged with1 the ,rural ,utilities ,service1 ,high ,energy ,cost ,grants ,account to provide grants authorized under section #ai of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iah;a73 ,provided further1 ,that any prior year balances for high-energy cost grants authorized by section #ai of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iah;a7 shall be transferred to and merged with the ,rural ,utilities ,service1 ,high ,energy ,cost ,grants ,account3 ,provided further1 ,that sections #cha;,e-,h and #cha,n of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act are not applicable to the funds made available under this heading4 ,rural electrification and telecommunications loans program account 7including transfer of funds7 ,the principal amount of direct and guaranteed loans as authorized by sections #cje and #cjf of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ice and #icf7 shall be made as follows3 loans made pursuant to section #cjf of that ,act1 rural electric1 #e1jjj1jjj1jjj2 guaranteed underwriting loans pursuant to section #cac;,a1 #ejj1jjj1jjj2 #e percent rural telecommunications loans1 cost of money rural telecommunications loans1 and for loans made pursuant to section #cjf of that ,act1 rural telecommunications loans1 #fij1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that up to #b1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be used for the construction1 acquisition1 or improvement of fossil-fueled electric generating plants 7whether new or existing7 that utilize carbon sequestration systems4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs1 #cd1dgh1jjj1 which shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for ,rural ,development1 ,salaries and ,expenses4 ,distance learning1 telemedicine1 and broadband program ,for the principal amount of broadband telecommunication loans1 #bd1jgg1jjj4 ,for grants for telemedicine and distance learning services in rural areas1 as authorized by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa et seq41 #bb1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #c1jjj1jjj shall be made available for grants authorized by #cgi;,g of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funding provided under this heading for grants under #cgi;,g of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act may only be provided to entities that meet all of the eligibility criteria for a consortium as established by this section4 ,for the cost of broadband loans1 as authorized by section #fja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act1 #d1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the cost of direct loans shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd4 ,in addition1 #aj1cgb1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for a grant program to finance broadband transmission in rural areas eligible for ,distance ,learning and ,telemedicine ,program benefits authorized by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa4 ,,iv ,domestic ,food ,programs ,office of the under secretary for food1 nutrition1 and consumer services ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,food1 ,nutrition1 and ,consumer ,services1 #haf1jjj4 ,food and ,nutrition ,service ,child nutrition programs 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq471 except section #ba1 and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq471 except sections #ag and #ba2 #ba1cjj1agj1jjj to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which such sums as are made available under section #adbbb7;b77#a7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf71 as amended by this ,act1 shall be merged with and available for the same time period and purposes as provided herein3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount available1 #ag1jjd1jjj shall be available to carry out section #ai of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount available1 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available to provide competitive grants to ,state agencies for subgrants to local educational agencies and schools to purchase the equipment needed to serve healthier meals1 improve food safety1 and to help support the establishment1 maintenance1 or expansion of the school breakfast program3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount available1 #af1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended to carry out section #gdi7;g7 of the ,agriculture ,appropriations ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hj74 ,special supplemental nutrition program for women1 infants1 and children 7wic7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out the special supplemental nutrition program as authorized by section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf71 #f1fbc1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #ag7;h77#aj7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf7;h77#aj771 not less than #fj1jjj1jjj shall be used for breastfeeding peer counselors and other related activities1 #ad1jjj1jjj shall be used for infrastructure1 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be used for management information systems1 and #be1jjj1jjj shall be used for ,,wic electronic benefit transfer systems and activities3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this account shall be available for the purchase of infant formula except in accordance with the cost containment and competitive bidding requirements specified in section #ag of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided shall be available for activities that are not fully reimbursed by other ,federal ,government departments or agencies unless authorized by section #ag of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that upon termination of a federally mandated vendor moratorium and subject to terms and conditions established by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may waive the requirement at #g ,,cfr #bdf4ab7;g77#f7 at the request of a ,state agency4 ,supplemental nutrition assistance program ,for necessary expenses to carry out the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq471 #ha1hcg1egj1jjj1 of which #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 shall be placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may become necessary to carry out program operations3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided herein shall be expended in accordance with section #af of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #iih1jjj may be used to provide nutrition education services to ,state agencies and ,federally ,recognized ,tribes participating in the ,food ,distribution ,program on ,indian ,reservations3 ,provided further1 ,that this appropriation shall be subject to any work registration or workfare requirements as may be required by law3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available for ,employment and ,training under this heading shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading for a study on ,indian tribal administration of nutrition programs1 as provided in title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi71 and a study of the removal of cash benefits in ,puerto ,rico1 as provided in title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi7 shall be available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading for section #bh7;d77#a7 and section #bg7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading for employment and training pilot projects1 as provided in title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi71 shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading may be used to enter into contracts and employ staff to conduct studies1 evaluations1 or to conduct activities related to program integrity provided that such activities are authorized by the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh4 ,commodity assistance program ,for necessary expenses to carry out disaster assistance and the ,commodity ,supplemental ,food ,program as authorized by section #d7;a7 of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note72 the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc2 special assistance for the nuclear affected islands1 as authorized by section #ajc7;f77#b7 of the ,compact of ,free ,association ,amendments ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-ahh72 and the ,farmers' ,market ,nutrition ,program1 as authorized by section #ag7m7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff1 #bgh1eja1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which #b1hjj1jjj shall be to begin service in seven additional ,states that have plans approved by the ,department for the commodity supplemental food program but are not currently participating3 ,provided1 ,that none of these funds shall be available to reimburse the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation for commodities donated to the program3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 effective with funds made available in fiscal year #bjae to support the ,seniors ,farmers' ,market ,nutrition ,program1 as authorized by section #ddjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb1 such funds shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under section #bg7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a771 the ,secretary may use up to #aj percent for costs associated with the distribution of commodities4 ,nutrition programs administration ,for necessary administrative expenses of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service for carrying out any domestic nutrition assistance program1 #aej1hbd1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds provided herein1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be used for the purposes of section #ddjd of ,public ,law #ajg-aga1 as amended by section #ddja of ,public ,law #aaj-bdf4 ,v ,foreign ,assistance and ,related ,programs ,foreign ,agricultural ,service salaries and expenses 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service1 including not to exceed #bej1jjj for representation allowances and for expenses pursuant to section #h of the ,act approved ,august #c1 #aief 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agff71 #aha1dbc1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,service may utilize advances of funds1 or reimburse this appropriation for expenditures made on behalf of ,federal agencies1 public and private organizations and institutions under agreements executed pursuant to the agricultural food production assistance programs 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcg7 and the foreign assistance programs of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available for middle-income country training programs1 funds made available for the ,borlaug ,international ,agricultural ,science and ,technology ,fellowship program1 and up to #b1jjj1jjj of the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service appropriation solely for the purpose of offsetting fluctuations in international currency exchange rates1 subject to documentation by the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service1 shall remain available until expended4 ,food for peace title i direct credit and food for progress program account 7including rescission and transfer of funds7 ,for administrative expenses to carry out the credit program of title ,i1 ,food for ,peace ,act 7,public ,law #hc-dhj7 and the ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe1 #b1ebh1jjj1 shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for ,farm ,service ,agency1 ,salaries and ,expenses3 ,provided1 ,that of the unobligated balances provided pursuant to title ,i of the ,food for ,peace ,act1 #ac1jjj1jjj are rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to the ,concurrent ,resolution on the ,budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 as amended4 food for peace title ii grants ,for expenses during the current fiscal year1 not otherwise recoverable1 and unrecovered prior years' costs1 including interest thereon1 under the ,food for ,peace ,act 7,public ,law #hc-dhj71 for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under title ,,ii of said ,act1 #a1dff1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 amounts made available under this heading shall be used to provide not less than the minimum level of funding required by section #dab7;e77#b7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7e77#b77 to carry out nonemergency food assistance programs under title ,,ii of such ,act4 mcgovern-dole international food for education and child nutrition program grants ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section #cajg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo-#a71 #aia1fbf1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation is authorized to provide the services1 facilities1 and authorities for the purpose of implementing such section1 subject to reimbursement from amounts provided herein4 ,commodity credit corporation export 7loans7 credit guarantee program account 7including transfers of funds7 ,for administrative expenses to carry out the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation's ,export ,guarantee ,program1 ,,gsm #ajb and ,,gsm #ajc1 #f1gdh1jjj2 to cover common overhead expenses as permitted by section #aa of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act and in conformity with the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij1 of which #f1cid1jjj shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for ,foreign ,agricultural ,service1 ,salaries and ,expenses1 and of which #ced1jjj shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for ,farm ,service ,agency1 ,salaries and ,expenses4 ,,vi ,related agency and food and drug administration ,department of health and human services ,food and ,drug ,administration ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 including hire and purchase of passenger motor vehicles2 for payment of space rental and related costs pursuant to ,public ,law #ib-cac for programs and activities of the ,food and ,drug ,administration which are included in this ,act2 for rental of special purpose space in the ,district of ,columbia or elsewhere2 for miscellaneous and emergency expenses of enforcement activities1 authorized and approved by the ,secretary and to be accounted for solely on the ,secretary's certificate1 not to exceed #be1jjj2 and notwithstanding section #eba of ,public ,law #ajg-ahh2 #d1ddc1cef1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 #gih1jjj1jjj shall be derived from prescription drug user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;h1 and shall be credited to this account and remain available until expended2 #abh1bhb1jjj shall be derived from medical device user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j1 and shall be credited to this account and remain available until expended2 #cab1aaf1jjj shall be derived from human generic drug user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#db1 and shall be credited to this account and remain available until expended2 #ba1jad1jjj shall be derived from biosimilar biological product user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#eb1 and shall be credited to this account and remain available until expended2 #bb1dfd1jjj shall be derived from animal drug user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#ab1 and shall be credited to this account and remain available until expended2 #f1idd1jjj shall be derived from animal generic drug user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#ba1 and shall be credited to this account and remain available until expended2 #eff1jjj1jjj shall be derived from tobacco product user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chgs1 and shall be credited to this account and remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition and notwithstanding any other provision under this heading1 amounts collected for prescription drug user fees1 medical device user fees1 human generic drug user fees1 biosimilar biological product user fees1 animal drug user fees1 and animal generic drug user fees that exceed the respective fiscal year #bjae limitations are appropriated and shall be credited to this account and remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that fees derived from prescription drug1 medical device1 human generic drug1 biosimilar biological product1 animal drug1 and animal generic drug assessments for fiscal year #bjae1 including any such fees collected prior to fiscal year #bjae but credited for fiscal year #bjae1 shall be subject to the fiscal year #bjae limitations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may accept payment during fiscal year #bjae of user fees specified under this heading and authorized for fiscal year #bjaf1 prior to the due date for such fees1 and that amounts of such fees assessed for fiscal year #bjaf for which the ,secretary accepts payment in fiscal year #bjae shall not be included in amounts under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that none of these funds shall be used to develop1 establish1 or operate any program of user fees authorized by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #igja3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount appropriated3 7#a7 #ijc1djc1jjj shall be for the ,center for ,food ,safety and ,applied ,nutrition and related field activities in the ,office of ,regulatory ,affairs2 7#b7 #a1ccg1idh1jjj shall be for the ,center for ,drug ,evaluation and ,research and related field activities in the ,office of ,regulatory ,affairs2 7#c7 #cdd1bfg1jjj shall be for the ,center for ,biologics ,evaluation and ,research and for related field activities in the ,office of ,regulatory ,affairs2 7#d7 #agc1igf1jjj shall be for the ,center for ,veterinary ,medicine and for related field activities in the ,office of ,regulatory ,affairs2 7#e7 #dbj1edh1jjj shall be for the ,center for ,devices and ,radiological ,health and for related field activities in the ,office of ,regulatory ,affairs2 7#f7 #fc1cca1jjj shall be for the ,national ,center for ,toxicological ,research2 7#g7 #eca1ebg1jjj shall be for the ,center for ,tobacco ,products and for related field activities in the ,office of ,regulatory ,affairs2 7#h7 not to exceed #afc1jgi1jjj shall be for ,rent and ,related activities1 of which #dg1aaf1jjj is for ,white ,oak ,consolidation1 other than the amounts paid to the ,general ,services ,administration for rent2 7#i7 not to exceed #bbg1fgd1jjj shall be for payments to the ,general ,services ,administration for rent2 and 7#aj7 #bgg1fjc1jjj shall be for other activities1 including the ,office of the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 the ,office of ,foods and ,veterinary ,medicine1 the ,office of ,medical and ,tobacco ,products1 the ,office of ,global and ,regulatory ,policy1 the ,office of ,operations1 the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist1 and central services for these offices3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #be1jjj of this amount shall be for official reception and representation expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 as determined by the ,commissioner3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer of funds pursuant to section #ggj7n7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;dd7n77 shall only be from amounts made available under this heading for other activities3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts that are made available under this heading for other activities1 and that are not derived from user fees1 #a1ejj1jjj shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriation for ,department of ,health and ,human ,services--,office of ,inspector ,general for oversight of the programs and operations of the ,food and ,drug ,administration and shall be in addition to funds otherwise made available for oversight of the ,food and ,drug ,administration3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be transferred from one specified activity to another with the prior approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 ,in addition1 mammography user fees authorized by #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfc;b1 export certification user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cha1 priority review user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjn and #cfj;ff1 food and feed recall fees1 food reinspection fees1 and voluntary qualified importer program fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#ca1 outsourcing facility fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#fb1 prescription drug wholesale distributor licensing and inspection fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cec7;e77#c71 and third-party logistics provider licensing and inspection fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;eee-#c7;c77#a71 shall be credited to this account1 to remain available until expended4 ,buildings and facilities ,for plans1 construction1 repair1 improvement1 extension1 alteration1 and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities of or used by the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 where not otherwise provided1 #h1ghh1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,independent agency ,farm credit administration ,limitation on administrative expenses ,not to exceed #fj1ejj1jjj 7from assessments collected from farm credit institutions1 including the ,federal ,agricultural ,mortgage ,corporation7 shall be obligated during the current fiscal year for administrative expenses as authorized under #ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdi3 ,provided1 ,that this limitation shall not apply to expenses associated with receiverships3 ,provided further1 ,that the agency may exceed this limitation by up to #aj percent with notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 ,,vii ,,general ,,provisions 7,,including ,,rescissions ,,and ,,transfers ,,of ,,funds7 #gja4 ,within the unit limit of cost fixed by law1 appropriations and authorizations made for the ,department of ,agriculture for the current fiscal year under this ,act shall be available for the purchase1 in addition to those specifically provided for1 of not to exceed #ga passenger motor vehicles of which #fh shall be for replacement only1 and for the hire of such vehicles3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding this section1 the only purchase of new passenger vehicles shall be for those determined by the ,secretary to be necessary for transportation safety1 to reduce operational costs1 and for the protection of life1 property1 and public safety4 #gjb4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may transfer unobligated balances of discretionary funds appropriated by this ,act or any other available unobligated discretionary balances that are remaining available of the ,department of ,agriculture to the ,working ,capital ,fund for the acquisition of plant and capital equipment necessary for the delivery of financial1 administrative1 and information technology services of primary benefit to the agencies of the ,department of ,agriculture1 such transferred funds to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds made available by this ,act or any other ,act shall be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund without the prior approval of the agency administrator3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund pursuant to this section shall be available for obligation without written notification to and the prior approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated by this ,act or made available to the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund shall be available for obligation or expenditure to make any changes to the ,department's ,national ,finance ,center without written notification to and prior approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress as required by section #gai of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of annual income amounts in the ,working ,capital ,fund of the ,department of ,agriculture allocated for the ,national ,finance ,center1 the ,secretary may reserve not more than #d percent for the replacement or acquisition of capital equipment1 including equipment for the improvement and implementation of a financial management plan1 information technology1 and other systems of the ,national ,finance ,center or to pay any unforeseen1 extraordinary cost of the ,national ,finance ,center3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the amounts reserved shall be available for obligation unless the ,secretary submits written notification of the obligation to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitation on the obligation of funds pending notification to ,congressional ,committees shall not apply to any obligation that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 is necessary to respond to a declared state of emergency that significantly impacts the operations of the ,national ,finance ,center2 or to evacuate employees of the ,national ,finance ,center to a safe haven to continue operations of the ,national ,finance ,center4 #gjc4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein4 #gjd4 ,no funds appropriated by this ,act may be used to pay negotiated indirect cost rates on cooperative agreements or similar arrangements between the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture and nonprofit institutions in excess of #aj percent of the total direct cost of the agreement when the purpose of such cooperative arrangements is to carry out programs of mutual interest between the two parties4 ,this does not preclude appropriate payment of indirect costs on grants and contracts with such institutions when such indirect costs are computed on a similar basis for all agencies for which appropriations are provided in this ,act4 #gje4 ,appropriations to the ,department of ,agriculture for the cost of direct and guaranteed loans made available in the current fiscal year shall remain available until expended to disburse obligations made in the current fiscal year for the following accounts3 the ,rural ,development ,loan ,fund program account1 the ,rural ,electrification and ,telecommunication ,loans program account1 and the ,rural ,housing ,insurance ,fund program account4 #gjf4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,agriculture by this ,act may be used to acquire new information technology systems or significant upgrades1 as determined by the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer1 without the approval of the ,chief ,information ,officer and the concurrence of the ,executive ,information ,technology ,investment ,review ,board3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be transferred to the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer without written notification to and the prior approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds available to the ,department of ,agriculture for information technology shall be obligated for projects over #be1jjj prior to receipt of written approval by the ,chief ,information ,officer3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,chief ,information ,officer may authorize an agency to obligate funds without written approval from the ,chief ,information ,officer for projects up to #bej1jjj based upon the performance of an agency measured against the performance plan requirements described in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 #gjg4 ,funds made available under section #abdj;,i and section #abda7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe and section #ebd7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;b77 in the current fiscal year shall remain available until expended to disburse obligations made in the current fiscal year4 #gjh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any former ,,rus borrower that has repaid or prepaid an insured1 direct or guaranteed loan under the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf1 or any not-for-profit utility that is eligible to receive an insured or direct loan under such ,act1 shall be eligible for assistance under section #cac7;b77#b77;,b7 of such ,act in the same manner as a borrower under such ,act4 #gji4 ,of the unobligated balances provided pursuant to section #abjcc and section #aeaja of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh1 #abe1jjj1jjj are rescinded4 #gaj4 ,except as otherwise specifically provided by law1 not more than #bj1jjj1jjj in unobligated balances from appropriations made available for salaries and expenses in this ,act for the ,farm ,service ,agency shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for information technology expenses3 ,provided1 ,that except as otherwise specifically provided by law1 unobligated balances from appropriations made available for salaries and expenses in this ,act for the ,rural ,development mission area shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for information technology expenses4 #gaa4 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may authorize a ,state agency to use funds provided in this ,act to exceed the maximum amount of liquid infant formula specified in #g ,,cfr #bdf4aj when issuing liquid infant formula to participants4 #gab4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used for first-class travel by the employees of agencies funded by this ,act in contravention of sections #cja-aj4abb through #cja-aj4abd of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #gac4 ,in the case of each program established or amended by the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi71 other than by title ,i or subtitle ,a of title ,,iii of such ,act1 or programs for which indefinite amounts were provided in that ,act1 that is authorized or required to be carried out using funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation-- 7#a7 such funds shall be available for salaries and related administrative expenses1 including technical assistance1 associated with the implementation of the program1 without regard to the limitation on the total amount of allotments and fund transfers contained in section #aa of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;i72 and 7#b7 the use of such funds for such purpose shall not be considered to be a fund transfer or allotment for purposes of applying the limitation on the total amount of allotments and fund transfers contained in such section4 #gad4 ,of the funds made available by this ,act1 not more than #b1jjj1jjj shall be used to cover necessary expenses of activities related to all advisory committees1 panels1 commissions1 and task forces of the ,department of ,agriculture1 except for panels used to comply with negotiated rule makings and panels used to evaluate competitively awarded grants4 #gae4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be available to pay indirect costs charged against any agricultural research1 education1 or extension grant awards issued by the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture that exceed #cj percent of total ,federal funds provided under each award3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #adfb of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj71 funds provided by this ,act for grants awarded competitively by the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture shall be available to pay full allowable indirect costs for each grant awarded under section #i of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch74 #gaf4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act shall be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out the following3 7#a7 ,the ,watershed ,rehabilitation program authorized by section #ad7;h77#a7 of the ,watershed and ,flood ,protection ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab7;h77#a77 in excess of #gc1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program as authorized by sections #abdj-abdj;,h of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#chci;aa-#h7 in excess of #a1cdg1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that this limitation shall apply only to funds provided by section #abda7;a77#e77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77#e77;,b774 7#c7 ,the ,conservation ,stewardship ,program as authorized by sections #abch;,d-#abch;,g of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;d-#chch;g7 in excess of #g1gda1jjj acres4 7#d7 ,the ,biomass ,crop ,assistance ,program authorized by section #ijaa of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaa7 in excess of #bc1jjj1jjj in new obligational authority4 7#e7 ,the ,biorefinery1 ,renewable ,chemical and ,biobased ,product ,manufacturing ,assistance program as authorized by section #ijjc of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc7 in excess of #cj1jjj1jjj4 #gag4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act shall be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out a program under subsection 7b77#b77;,a77vii7 of section #adbbb of ,public ,law #aaj-bdf in excess of #iei1jjj1jjj1 as follows3 ,child ,nutrition ,programs ,entitlement ,commodities--#dfe1jjj1jjj2 ,state ,option ,contracts--#e1jjj1jjj2 ,removal of ,defective ,commodities--#b1ejj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds made available in this ,act or any other ,act shall be used for salaries and expenses to carry out in this fiscal year section #ai7;i77#a77;,e7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 as amended1 except in an amount that excludes the transfer of #abb1jjj1jjj of the funds to be transferred under subsection 7c7 of section #adbbb of ,public ,law #aaj-bdf1 until ,october #a1 #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that #abb1jjj1jjj made available on ,october #a1 #bjae1 to carry out section #ai7;i77#a77;,e7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 as amended1 shall be excluded from the limitation described in subsection 7b77#b77;,a77viii7 of section #adbbb of ,public ,law #aaj-bdf3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act shall be used to pay the salaries or expenses of any employee of the ,department of ,agriculture or officer of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to carry out clause #c of section #cb of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aice 7,public ,law #gd-cbj1 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c1 as amended71 or for any surplus removal activities or price support activities under section #e of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the available unobligated balances under 7b77#b77;,a77vii7 of section #adbbb of ,public ,law #aaj-bdf1 #bjc1jjj1jjj are rescinded4 #gah4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this or any other ,act shall be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel who prepare or submit appropriations language as part of the ,president's budget submission to the ,congress for programs under the jurisdiction of the ,appropriations ,subcommittees on ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies that assumes revenues or reflects a reduction from the previous year due to user fees proposals that have not been enacted into law prior to the submission of the budget unless such budget submission identifies which additional spending reductions should occur in the event the user fees proposals are not enacted prior to the date of the convening of a committee of conference for the fiscal year #bjaf appropriations ,act4 #gai4 7a7 ,none of the funds provided by this ,act1 or provided by previous ,appropriations ,acts to the agencies funded by this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in the current fiscal year1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury derived by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming1 transfer of funds1 or reimbursements as authorized by the ,economy ,act1 or in the case of the ,department of ,agriculture1 through use of the authority provided by section #gjb7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,organic ,act of #aidd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeg7 or section #h of ,public ,law #hi-ajf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfc71 that-- 7#a7 creates new programs2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel by any means for any project or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted2 7#d7 relocates an office or employees2 7#e7 reorganizes offices1 programs1 or activities2 or 7#f7 contracts out or privatizes any functions or activities presently performed by ,federal employees2 unless the ,secretary of ,agriculture or the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7as the case may be7 notifies in writing and receives approval from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress at least #cj days in advance of the reprogramming of such funds or the use of such authority4 7b7 ,none of the funds provided by this ,act1 or provided by previous ,appropriations ,acts to the agencies funded by this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in the current fiscal year1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury derived by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure for activities1 programs1 or projects through a reprogramming or use of the authorities referred to in subsection 7a7 involving funds in excess of #ejj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less1 that-- 7#a7 augments existing programs1 projects1 or activities2 7#b7 reduces by #aj percent funding for any existing program1 project1 or activity1 or numbers of personnel by #aj percent as approved by ,congress2 or 7#c7 results from any general savings from a reduction in personnel which would result in a change in existing programs1 activities1 or projects as approved by ,congress2 unless the ,secretary of ,agriculture or the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7as the case may be7 notifies in writing and receives approval from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress at least #cj days in advance of the reprogramming or transfer of such funds or the use of such authority4 7c7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture or the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall notify in writing and receive approval from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress before implementing any program or activity not carried out during the previous fiscal year unless the program or activity is funded by this ,act or specifically funded by any other ,act4 7d7 ,none of the funds provided by this ,act1 or provided by previous ,appropriations ,acts to the agencies funded by this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in the current fiscal year1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury derived by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for-- 7#a7 modifying major capital investments funding levels1 including information technology systems1 that involves increasing or decreasing funds in the current fiscal year for the individual investment in excess of #ejj1jjj or #aj percent of the total cost1 whichever is less2 7#b7 realigning or reorganizing new1 current1 or vacant positions or agency activities or functions to establish a center1 office1 branch1 or similar entity with five or more personnel2 or 7#c7 carrying out activities or functions that were not described in the budget request2 unless the agencies funded by this ,act notify1 in writing1 the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress at least #cj days in advance of using the funds for these purposes4 7e7 ,as described in this section1 no funds may be used for any activities unless the ,secretary of ,agriculture or the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services receives from the ,committee on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress written or electronic mail confirmation of receipt of the notification as required in this section4 #gbj4 ,notwithstanding section #caj;,b7g77#e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#e771 the ,secretary may assess a one-time fee for any guaranteed business and industry loan in an amount that does not exceed #c percent of the guaranteed principal portion of the loan4 #gba4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 or the ,farm ,credit ,administration shall be used to transmit or otherwise make available to any non-,department of ,agriculture1 non-,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 or non-,farm ,credit ,administration employee questions or responses to questions that are a result of information requested for the appropriations hearing process4 #gbb4 ,unless otherwise authorized by existing law1 none of the funds provided in this ,act1 may be used by an executive branch agency to produce any prepackaged news story intended for broadcast or distribution in the ,united ,states unless the story includes a clear notification within the text or audio of the prepackaged news story that the prepackaged news story was prepared or funded by that executive branch agency4 #gbc4 ,no employee of the ,department of ,agriculture may be detailed or assigned from an agency or office funded by this ,act or any other ,act to any other agency or office of the ,department for more than #fj days in a fiscal year unless the individual's employing agency or office is fully reimbursed by the receiving agency or office for the salary and expenses of the employee for the period of assignment4 #gbd4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel who provide nonrecourse marketing assistance loans for mohair under section #abja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi74 #gbe4 ,there is hereby appropriated #a1iif1jjj to carry out section #afba of ,public ,law #aaj-bdf4 #gbf4 ,there is hereby appropriated #fjj1jjj for the purposes of section #gbg of division ,a of ,public ,law #aab-ee4 #gbg4 ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,commissioner of the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and the ,chairman of the ,farm ,credit ,administration shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a detailed spending plan by program1 project1 and activity for all the funds made available under this ,act including appropriated user fees1 as defined in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 #gbh4 ,funds made available under title ,,ii of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agba et seq47 may only be used to provide assistance to recipient nations if adequate monitoring and controls1 as determined by the ,administrator of the ,u4,s4 ,agency for ,international ,development1 are in place to ensure that emergency food aid is received by the intended beneficiaries in areas affected by food shortages and not diverted for unauthorized or inappropriate purposes4 #gbi4 ,the ,secretary shall continue the pilot program in effect for fiscal year #bjac for packaging and reviewing section #ejb single family direct loans4 ,the ,secretary shall continue agreements with current intermediary organizations and not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act enter into additional agreements that increase the number of participating intermediary organizations to not less than #aj4 ,the ,secretary shall work with these organizations to increase the effectiveness of the section #ejb single family direct loan program in rural communities and shall set aside and make available from the national reserve section #ejb loans an amount necessary to support the work of such intermediaries and provide a priority for review of such loans4 #gcj4 ,for loans and loan guarantees that do not require budget authority and the program level has been established in this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may increase the program level for such loans and loan guarantees by not more than #be percent3 ,provided1 ,that prior to the ,secretary implementing such an increase1 the ,secretary notifies1 in writing1 the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress at least #ae days in advance4 #gca4 ,none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used to write1 prepare1 or publish a final rule or an interim final rule in furtherance of1 or otherwise to implement or enforce the proposed rule entitled ,implementation of ,regulations ,required ,under ,title ,,xi1 of the ,food1 ,conservation and ,energy ,act of #bjjh2 ,conduct in ,violation of the ,act published by the ,department of ,agriculture in the ,federal ,register on ,june #bb1 #bjaj 7#ge ,fed4 ,reg4 #cecch et seq47 unless the combined annual cost to the economy of such rules does not exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used to publish a final or interim final rule in furtherance of1 or otherwise to implement1 sections #bja4b7l71 #bja4b7t71 #bja4b7u71 #bja4c7;c71 #bja4baj1 #bja4baa1 #bja4bac1 or #bja4bad1 as proposed to be added to title #i of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 by such proposed rule3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used to implement1 enforce1 or to take regulatory action other than rescission or repeal based on1 or in furtherance of1 #bja4b7o71 #bja4c7;a71 or #bja4bae7;a71 of title #i of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act71 or to write1 prepare1 or publish a final or interim final rule in furtherance of1 or otherwise to implement1 the definitions or criteria specified in such sections3 ,provided further1 ,that sections #bja4b7o71 #bja4c7;a71 and #bja4bae7;a71 of title #i of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act7 are hereby indefinitely declared null and void and shall have no force under the laws1 and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall1 within #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 rescind sections #bja4b7o71 #bja4c7;a71 and #bja4bae7;a71 of title #i of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on such date74 #gcb4 ,none of the credit card refunds or rebates transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund pursuant to section #gbi of the ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbce;a2 ,public ,law #ajg-gf7 shall be available for obligation without written notification to1 and the prior approval of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress3 ,provided1 ,that the refunds or rebates so transferred shall be available for obligation only for the acquisition of plant and capital equipment necessary for the delivery of financial1 administrative1 and information technology services of primary benefit to the agencies of the ,department of ,agriculture4 #gcc4 ,for the #bjad fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter1 losses under section #aeja of ,public ,law #aac-gi shall not be considered the same loss for the purposes of #g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7;i77#c7 and #g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7n74 #gcd4 ,of the funds made available to the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,office of the ,commissioner1 #bj1jjj1jjj shall not be available for obligation until the ,food and ,drug ,administration finalizes the draft guidance of ,january #bjac entitled #8#8,guidance for ,industry3 ,abuse-,deterrent ,opioids- ,evaluation and ,labeling''3 ,provided1 ,that if the ,food and ,drug ,administration fails to finalize such guidance by ,june #cj1 #bjae1 such funds shall be made available for obligation to the ,food and ,drug ,administration's ,office of ,criminal ,investigation for the purpose of assisting ,federal1 state1 and local agencies to combat the diversion and illegal sales of controlled substances4 #gce4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act shall be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out section #cjg7;b7 of division ,c of the ,omnibus ,consolidated and ,emergency ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7,public ,law #aje-bgg2 #aab ,stat4 #bfha-fdj7 in excess of #d1jjj1jjj4 #gcf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to procure processed poultry products imported into the ,united ,states from the ,people's ,republic of ,china for use in the school lunch program under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq471 the ,child and ,adult ,food ,care ,program under section #ag of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agff71 the ,summer ,food ,service ,program for ,children under section #ac of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfa71 or the school breakfast program under the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq474 #gcg4 ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available by this ,act and notwithstanding the last sentence of #af ,u4,s4,c4 #acaj1 there is appropriated #d1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to implement non-renewable agreements on eligible lands1 including flooded agricultural lands1 as determined by the ,secretary1 under the ,water ,bank ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acja-acaa74 #gch4 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 on behalf of the ,united ,states may hereafter1 whenever the ,secretary deems desirable1 relinquish to the ,state of ,arkansas all or part of the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states over the lands and properties encompassing the ,jefferson ,labs campus in the ,state of ,arkansas that are under the supervision or control of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,terms ,relinquishment of jurisdiction under this section may be accomplished1 under terms and conditions that the ,secretary deems advisable-- 7#a7 by filing with the ,governor of the ,state of ,arkansas a notice of relinquishment to take effect upon acceptance thereof2 or 7#b7 as the laws of such ,state may otherwise provide4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,jefferson ,labs campus means the lands and properties of the ,national ,center for ,toxicological ,research and the ,arkansas ,regional ,laboratory4 7d7 ,agreement regarding jefferson county technology research and commercialization center 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may hereafter enter into an agreement with the ,state of ,arkansas or an agency of such ,state or a public or private entity with respect to the establishment or operation of a technology research and commercialization center in ,jefferson ,county1 ,arkansas1 proximate to the ,jefferson ,labs campus4 7#b7 ,receipt and expenditure of funds ,pursuant to such agreement1 the ,secretary may hereafter receive and retain funds from such entity and use such funds1 in addition to such other funds as are made available by this act or future acts for the operation of the ,national ,center for ,toxicological ,research1 for the purposes listed in paragraph 7#c74 ,funds received from such entity shall be deemed to be appropriated for such purposes and shall remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,purposes 7,a7 ,in general ,funds described by paragraph 7#b7 shall be available to defray-- 7i7 the costs of creating1 upgrading1 and maintaining connections between such center and roads1 communications facilities1 and utilities that are on the ,jefferson ,labs campus2 and 7ii7 the costs of upgrades1 relocation1 repair1 and new constructions of roads1 communications facilities1 and utilities on such campus as may be necessary for such agreement4 7,b7 ,other acts ,for purposes of this and any subsequent ,act1 the operation of the ,national ,center for ,toxicological ,research shall be deemed to include the purposes listed in subparagraph 7,a74 #gci4 ,the ,secretary shall set aside for ,rural ,economic ,area ,partnership 7,,reap7 ,zones1 until ,august #ae1 #bjae1 an amount of funds made available in title ,,iii as follows3 7a7 with respect to funds under the headings of ,rural ,housing ,insurance ,fund ,program ,account1 ,mutual and ,self-,help ,housing ,grants1 ,rural ,community ,facilities ,program ,account1 ,rural ,development ,loan ,fund ,program ,account1 and ,rural ,water and ,waste ,disposal ,program ,account the set aside shall equal the amount obligated in ,,reap ,zones with respect to funds provided under such headings during the #bjjh fiscal year2 and 7b7 with respect to funds under the headings of ,rural ,business ,program ,account1 and ,rural ,housing ,assistance ,grants the set aside shall equal the amount obligated in ,,reap ,zones with respect to funds provided under such headings in the most recent fiscal year funds were obligated under the heading4 #gdj4 ,in response to an eligible community where the drinking water supplies are inadequate due to a natural disaster1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including drought or severe weather1 the ,secretary may provide potable water through the ,emergency ,community ,water ,assistance ,grant ,program for an additional period of time not to exceed #abj days beyond the established period provided under the ,program in order to protect public health4 #gda4 ,hereafter1 none of the funds appropriated by this or any other ,act may be used to carry out section #daj of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fgi;a7 or section #cj of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dga74 #gdb4 ,there is hereby established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund to be known as the ,nonrecurring expenses fund 7the ,fund73 ,provided1 ,that unobligated balances of expired discretionary funds appropriated in this or any succeeding fiscal year from the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury to the ,department of ,agriculture 7except the ,forest ,service7 by this or any other ,act may be transferred 7not later than the end of the fifth fiscal year after the last fiscal year for which such funds are available for the purposes for which appropriated7 into the ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited in the ,fund shall be available until expended1 and in addition to such other funds as may be available for such purposes1 for facilities infrastructure capital acquisition necessary for the operation of the ,department of ,agriculture1 subject to approval by the ,office of ,management and ,budget3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts in the ,fund may be obligated only after the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of the planned use of funds4 #gdc4 ,there is hereby appropriated for the 8,emergency ,watershed ,protection ,program01 #gh1eha1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 for the ,emergency ,forestry ,restoration ,program1 #c1bjc1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 and for the ,emergency ,conservation ,program1 #i1baf1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds under this section are for necessary expenses resulting from a major disaster declared pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq471 and are designated by the ,congress as being for disaster relief pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,d7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #gdd4 ,of the funding provided in section #gdc of division ,a of ,public ,law #aac-gf1 not more than #ge1jjj may be used for administrative purposes1 including a modification to an existing contract to allow reimbursement for travel and other administrative purposes4 #gde4 ,of the unobligated balances identified by ,treasury ,appropriation ,fund ,symbol #ab,x#adja1 #a1ecj1jjj are rescinded4 #gdf4 ,the unobligated balances identified by ,treasury ,appropriation ,fund ,symbol #ab,x#bbga are rescinded4 #gdg4 ,section #eja7;f77#a77;,c77ii77,,ii7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja7;f77#a77;,c77ii77,,ii77 is amended by striking section #ead and inserting a commodity promotion law4 #gdh4 ,of the unobligated balances provided pursuant to section #ijjd7;d77#a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb1 as amended1 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajd7;d77#a771 #h1jjj1jjj are hereby rescinded4 #gdi4 ,funds provided by this or any prior ,appropriations ,act for the ,agriculture and ,food ,research ,initiative under #g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b7 shall be made available without regard to section #gabh of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccga note71 under the matching requirements in laws in effect on the date before the date of enactment of such section3 ,provided1 ,that the requirements of #g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b77#i7 shall continue to apply4 #gej4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to pay the salaries or expenses of personnel-- 7#a7 to inspect horses under section #c of the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc72 7#b7 to inspect horses under section #ijc of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aija note2 ,public ,law #ajd-abg72 or 7#c7 to implement or enforce section #ceb4ai of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 #gea4 ,for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act through school year #bjae-bjaf1 with respect to the school lunch program established under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 or the school breakfast program established under the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 and final regulations published by the ,department of ,agriculture in the ,federal ,register on ,january #bf1 #bjab 7#gg ,fed4 ,reg4 #djhh et seq471 the ,secretary shall allow ,states to grant an exemption from the whole grain requirements that took effect on or after ,july #a1 #bjad1 and the ,states shall establish a process for evaluating and responding1 in a reasonable amount of time1 to requests for an exemption3 ,provided1 ,that school food authorities demonstrate hardship1 including financial hardship1 in procuring specific whole grain products which are acceptable to the students and compliant with the whole grain-rich requirements3 ,provided further1 ,that school food authorities shall comply with the applicable grain component or standard with respect to the school lunch or school breakfast program that was in effect prior to ,july #a1 #bjad4 #geb4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act shall be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to implement any regulations under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq471 the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq471 the ,healthy1 ,hunger-,free ,kids ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bif71 or any other law that would require a reduction in the quantity of sodium contained in federally reimbursed meals1 foods1 and snacks sold in schools below ,target #a 7as described in section #bbj4h7;f77#c7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations77 until the latest scientific research establishes the reduction is beneficial for children4 #gec4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act or any other ,act may be used to exclude or restrict1 or to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to exclude or restrict1 the eligibility of any variety of fresh1 whole1 or cut vegetables 7except for vegetables with added sugars1 fats1 or oils7 from being provided under the ,special ,supplemental ,nutrition ,program for ,women1 ,infants1 and ,children under section #ag of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf7 7in this section referred to as the program74 7b7 ,not later than #ae days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each ,state agency shall carry out the program in a manner consistent with subsection 7a74 7c7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall commence under section #ag7;f77#aa77;,c7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf7;f77#aa77;,c77 the next regular review of the supplemental foods available under this program1 including a review of the nutrient value of all vegetables4 7d7 ,if1 upon completing the review under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture recommends that a vegetable be eligible for purchase under the program1 none of the funds made available under this ,act or any other ,act may be used to exclude or restrict the eligibility of that variety of vegetable 7except if that vegetable has added sugars1 fats1 or oils7 from being purchased under the program1 and subsection 7a7 shall continue to be effective4 7e7 ,if the review in subsection 7c7 recommends that any vegetable shall not be available for purchase under the program1 based upon the nutritional content of the vegetable and the nutrition needs of ,,wic participants1 subsection 7a7 shall expire upon the publication of the regularly scheduled review4 7f7 ,not later than #ij days after completing the review under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall make publicly available all scientific research and data used to make the final recommendations and explain the results of the review by submitting a report containing such information to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7g7 ,upon completion of the review under subsection 7c7 by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an audit of the review which shall include an audit of the scientific research and data used to conduct the review4 ,,viii ,,ebola ,,response ,,and ,,preparedness ,department of ,health and ,human ,services ,food and ,drug ,administration ,salaries and ,expenses ,for an additional amount for 8,salaries and ,expenses01 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to the ,ebola virus domestically and internationally1 and to develop necessary medical countermeasures and vaccines1 including the review1 regulations1 post market surveillance of vaccines and therapies1 and administrative activities1 #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts provided1 #d1hjj1jjj is for the ,center for ,biologics ,evaluation and ,research2 #b1djj1jjj is for the ,center for ,devices and ,radiological ,health2 #djj1jjj is for the ,office of the ,commissioner2 #a1ijj1jjj is for the ,center for ,drug ,evaluation and ,research2 #ejj1jjj is for the ,office of ,regulatory ,affairs2 and #ae1jjj1jjj is for the ,medical ,countermeasures ,initiative4 ,this division may be cited as the ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,b ,commerce1 ,justice1 ,science1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,i ,department of ,commerce ,international ,trade ,administration ,operations and ,administration ,for necessary expenses for international trade activities of the ,department of ,commerce provided for by law1 and for engaging in trade promotional activities abroad1 including expenses of grants and cooperative agreements for the purpose of promoting exports of ,united ,states firms1 without regard to sections #cgjb and #cgjc of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 full medical coverage for dependent members of immediate families of employees stationed overseas and employees temporarily posted overseas2 travel and transportation of employees of the ,international ,trade ,administration between two points abroad1 without regard to section #djaah of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 employment of citizens of the ,united ,states and aliens by contract for services2 rental of space abroad for periods not exceeding #aj years1 and expenses of alteration1 repair1 or improvement2 purchase or construction of temporary demountable exhibition structures for use abroad2 payment of tort claims1 in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of section #bfgb of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 when such claims arise in foreign countries2 not to exceed #bid1cjj for official representation expenses abroad2 purchase of passenger motor vehicles for official use abroad1 not to exceed #de1jjj per vehicle2 obtaining insurance on official motor vehicles2 and rental of tie lines1 #dgb1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which #aj1jjj1jjj is to be derived from fees to be retained and used by the ,international ,trade ,administration1 notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that1 of amounts provided under this heading1 not less than #af1djj1jjj shall be for ,china antidumping and countervailing duty enforcement and compliance activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the provisions of the first sentence of section #aje7;f7 and all of section #ajh7;c7 of the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdee7;f7 and #bdeh7;c77 shall apply in carrying out these activities2 and that for the purpose of this ,act1 contributions under the provisions of the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa shall include payment for assessments for services provided as part of these activities4 ,bureau of ,industry and ,security ,operations and ,administration ,for necessary expenses for export administration and national security activities of the ,department of ,commerce1 including costs associated with the performance of export administration field activities both domestically and abroad2 full medical coverage for dependent members of immediate families of employees stationed overseas2 employment of citizens of the ,united ,states and aliens by contract for services abroad2 payment of tort claims1 in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of section #bfgb of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 when such claims arise in foreign countries2 not to exceed #ac1ejj for official representation expenses abroad2 awards of compensation to informers under the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi1 and as authorized by section #a7;b7 of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aiag 7#dj ,stat4 #bbc2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dja7;b772 and purchase of passenger motor vehicles for official use and motor vehicles for law enforcement use with special requirement vehicles eligible for purchase without regard to any price limitation otherwise established by law1 #ajb1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the provisions of the first sentence of section #aje7;f7 and all of section #ajh7;c7 of the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdee7;f7 and #bdeh7;c77 shall apply in carrying out these activities3 ,provided further1 ,that payments and contributions collected and accepted for materials or services provided as part of such activities may be retained for use in covering the cost of such activities1 and for providing information to the public with respect to the export administration and national security activities of the ,department of ,commerce and other export control programs of the ,united ,states and other governments4 ,economic development administration ,economic development assistance programs ,for grants for economic development assistance as provided by the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife1 for trade adjustment assistance1 for the cost of loan guarantees authorized by section #bf of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgba71 for grants authorized by section #bg 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgbb7 of such ,act1 and for grants1 #bac1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 of which #e1jjj1jjj shall be for projects to facilitate the relocation1 to the ,united ,states1 of a source of employment located outside the ,united ,states2 of which #d1jjj1jjj shall be for loan guarantees under such section #bf2 and of which #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for grants under such section #bg3 ,provided1 ,that the costs for loan guarantees1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds for loan guarantees under such section #bf are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #gj1jjj1jjj4 ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of administering the economic development assistance programs as provided for by law1 #cg1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that these funds may be used to monitor projects approved pursuant to title ,i of the ,public ,works ,employment ,act of #aigf1 title ,,ii of the ,trade ,act of #aigd1 and the ,community ,emergency ,drought ,relief ,act of #aigg4 ,minority ,business ,development ,agency ,minority ,business ,development ,for necessary expenses of the ,department of ,commerce in fostering1 promoting1 and developing minority business enterprise1 including expenses of grants1 contracts1 and other agreements with public or private organizations1 #cj1jjj1jjj4 ,economic and ,statistical ,analysis ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses1 as authorized by law1 of economic and statistical analysis programs of the ,department of ,commerce1 #ajj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,bureau of the ,census ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses for collecting1 compiling1 analyzing1 preparing and publishing statistics1 provided for by law1 #bdh1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 from amounts provided herein1 funds may be used for promotion1 outreach1 and marketing activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,bureau of the ,census shall collect data for the ,annual ,social and ,economic ,supplement to the ,current ,population ,survey using the same health insurance questions included in previous years1 in addition to the revised questions implemented in the ,current ,population ,survey beginning in ,february #bjad4 ,periodic ,censuses and ,programs ,for necessary expenses for collecting1 compiling1 analyzing1 preparing and publishing statistics for periodic censuses and programs provided for by law1 #hdj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that1 from amounts provided herein1 funds may be used for promotion1 outreach1 and marketing activities3 ,provided further1 ,that within the amounts appropriated1 #a1eea1jjj shall be transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general account for activities associated with carrying out investigations and audits related to the ,bureau of the ,census4 ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses1 as provided for by law1 of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration 7,,ntia71 #ch1bjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aece7;d71 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall charge ,federal agencies for costs incurred in spectrum management1 analysis1 operations1 and related services1 and such fees shall be retained and used as offsetting collections for costs of such spectrum services1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,commerce is authorized to retain and use as offsetting collections all funds transferred1 or previously transferred1 from other ,government agencies for all costs incurred in telecommunications research1 engineering1 and related activities by the ,institute for ,telecommunication ,sciences of ,,ntia1 in furtherance of its assigned functions under this paragraph1 and such funds received from other ,government agencies shall remain available until expended4 ,public ,telecommunications ,facilities1 ,planning and ,construction ,for the administration of prior-year grants1 recoveries and unobligated balances of funds previously appropriated are available for the administration of all open grants until their expiration4 ,united states patent and trademark office ,salaries and expenses 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,united ,states ,patent and ,trademark ,office 7,,uspto7 provided for by law1 including defense of suits instituted against the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,intellectual ,property and ,director of the ,,uspto1 #c1deh1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced as offsetting collections of fees and surcharges assessed and collected by the ,,uspto under any law are received during fiscal year #bjae1 so as to result in a fiscal year #bjae appropriation from the general fund estimated at #j3 ,provided further1 ,that during fiscal year #bjae1 should the total amount of such offsetting collections be less than #c1deh1jjj1jjj this amount shall be reduced accordingly3 ,provided further1 ,that any amount received in excess of #c1deh1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjae and deposited in the ,patent and ,trademark ,fee ,reserve ,fund shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director of ,,uspto shall submit a spending plan to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate for any amounts made available by the preceding proviso and such spending plan shall be treated as a reprogramming under section #eje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section3 ,provided further1 ,that any amounts reprogrammed in accordance with the preceding proviso shall be transferred to the ,united ,states ,patent and ,trademark ,office ,salaries and ,expenses account3 ,provided further1 ,that from amounts provided herein1 not to exceed #ijj shall be made available in fiscal year #bjae for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that in fiscal year #bjae from the amounts made available for ,salaries and ,expenses for the ,,uspto1 the amounts necessary to pay 7#a7 the difference between the percentage of basic pay contributed by the ,,uspto and employees under section #hccd7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the normal cost percentage 7as defined by section #hcca7ag7 of that title7 as provided by the ,office of ,personnel ,management 7,,opm7 for ,,uspto's specific use1 of basic pay1 of employees subject to subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hc of that title1 and 7#b7 the present value of the otherwise unfunded accruing costs1 as determined by ,,opm for ,,uspto's specific use of post-retirement life insurance and post-retirement health benefits coverage for all ,,uspto employees who are enrolled in ,federal ,employees ,health ,benefits 7,,fehb7 and ,federal ,employees ,group ,life ,insurance 7,,fegli71 shall be transferred to the ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund1 the ,,fegli ,fund1 and the ,,fehb ,fund1 as appropriate1 and shall be available for the authorized purposes of those accounts3 ,provided further1 ,that any differences between the present value factors published in ,,opm's yearly #cjj series benefit letters and the factors that ,,opm provides for ,,uspto's specific use shall be recognized as an imputed cost on ,,uspto's financial statements1 where applicable3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 all fees and surcharges assessed and collected by ,,uspto are available for ,,uspto only pursuant to section #db7;c7 of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bb of the ,leahy-,smith ,america ,invents ,act 7,public ,law #aab-bi73 ,provided further1 ,that within the amounts appropriated1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general account for activities associated with carrying out investigations and audits related to the ,,uspto4 ,national institute of standards and technology ,scientific and technical research and services ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology 7,,nist71 #fge1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which not to exceed #i1jjj1jjj may be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #e1jjj shall be for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,nist may provide local transportation for summer undergraduate research fellowship program participants4 ,industrial technology services ,for necessary expenses for industrial technology services1 #ach1ajj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #acj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership1 and of which #h1ajj1jjj shall be for the ,advanced ,manufacturing ,technology ,consortia4 ,construction of ,research ,facilities ,for construction of new research facilities1 including architectural and engineering design1 and for renovation and maintenance of existing facilities1 not otherwise provided for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 as authorized by sections #ac through #ae of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;c-#bgh;e71 #ej1cjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,commerce shall include in the budget justification materials that the ,secretary submits to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,commerce budget 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 an estimate for each ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology construction project having a total multi-year program cost of more than #e1jjj1jjj1 and simultaneously the budget justification materials shall include an estimate of the budgetary requirements for each such project for each of the #e subsequent fiscal years4 ,national oceanic and atmospheric administration ,operations1 research1 and facilities 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of activities authorized by law for the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 including maintenance1 operation1 and hire of aircraft and vessels2 grants1 contracts1 or other payments to nonprofit organizations for the purposes of conducting activities pursuant to cooperative agreements2 and relocation of facilities1 #c1bjb1cih1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 except that funds provided for cooperative enforcement shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that fees and donations received by the ,national ,ocean ,service for the management of national marine sanctuaries may be retained and used for the salaries and expenses associated with those activities1 notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition1 #aaf1jjj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the fund entitled ,promote and ,develop ,fishery ,products and ,research ,pertaining to ,american ,fisheries1 which shall only be used for fishery activities related to the ,saltonstall-,kennedy ,grant ,program1 ,cooperative ,research1 ,annual ,stock ,assessments1 ,survey and ,monitoring ,projects1 ,interjurisdictional ,fisheries ,grants1 and ,fish ,information ,networks3 ,provided further1 ,that of the #c1ccc1cih1jjj provided for in direct obligations under this heading #c1bjb1cih1jjj is appropriated from the general fund1 #aaf1jjj1jjj is provided by transfer1 and #ae1jjj1jjj is derived from recoveries of prior year obligations3 ,provided further1 ,that the total amount available for ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration corporate services administrative support costs shall not exceed #bbj1cjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that any deviation from the amounts designated for specific activities in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 or any use of deobligated balances of funds provided under this heading in previous years1 shall be subject to the procedures set forth in section #eje of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition1 for necessary retired pay expenses under the ,retired ,serviceman's ,family ,protection and ,survivor ,benefits ,plan1 and for payments for the medical care of retired personnel and their dependents under the ,dependents ,medical ,care ,act 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ee71 such sums as may be necessary4 ,procurement1 acquisition and construction ,for procurement1 acquisition and construction of capital assets1 including alteration and modification costs1 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 #b1agi1bbe1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 except that funds provided for construction of facilities shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the #b1aib1bbe1jjj provided for in direct obligations under this heading1 #b1agi1bbe1jjj is appropriated from the general fund and #ac1jjj1jjj is provided from recoveries of prior year obligations3 ,provided further1 ,that any deviation from the amounts designated for specific activities in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 or any use of deobligated balances of funds provided under this heading in previous years1 shall be subject to the procedures set forth in section #eje of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,commerce shall include in budget justification materials that the ,secretary submits to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,commerce budget 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 an estimate for each ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration procurement1 acquisition or construction project having a total of more than #e1jjj1jjj and simultaneously the budget justification shall include an estimate of the budgetary requirements for each such project for each of the #e subsequent fiscal years3 ,provided further1 ,that1 within the amounts appropriated1 #a1cjb1jjj shall be transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general account for activities associated with carrying out investigations and audits related to satellite procurement1 acquisition and construction4 ,pacific ,coastal ,salmon ,recovery ,for necessary expenses associated with the restoration of ,pacific salmon populations1 #fe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the funds provided herein1 the ,secretary of ,commerce may issue grants to the ,states of ,washington1 ,oregon1 ,idaho1 ,nevada1 ,california1 and ,alaska1 and to the ,federally recognized tribes of the ,columbia ,river and ,pacific ,coast 7including ,alaska71 for projects necessary for conservation of salmon and steelhead populations that are listed as threatened or endangered1 or that are identified by a ,state as at-risk to be so listed1 for maintaining populations necessary for exercise of tribal treaty fishing rights or native subsistence fishing1 or for conservation of ,pacific coastal salmon and steelhead habitat1 based on guidelines to be developed by the ,secretary of ,commerce3 ,provided further1 ,that all funds shall be allocated based on scientific and other merit principles and shall not be available for marketing activities3 ,provided further1 ,that funds disbursed to ,states shall be subject to a matching requirement of funds or documented in-kind contributions of at least #cc percent of the ,federal funds4 ,fishermen's ,contingency ,fund ,for carrying out the provisions of title ,,iv of ,public ,law #ie-cgb1 not to exceed #cej1jjj1 to be derived from receipts collected pursuant to that ,act1 to remain available until expended4 ,fisheries finance program account ,subject to section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 during fiscal year #bjae1 obligations of direct loans may not exceed #bd1jjj1jjj for ,individual ,fishing ,quota loans and not to exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj for traditional direct loans as authorized by the ,merchant ,marine ,act of #aicf4 ,departmental ,management ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses for the management of the ,department of ,commerce provided for by law1 including not to exceed #d1ejj for official reception and representation1 #ef1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,commerce shall maintain a task force on job repatriation and manufacturing growth and shall produce an annual report on related incentive strategies1 implementation plans and program results3 ,provided further1 ,that within amounts provided1 the ,secretary of ,commerce may use up to #b1ejj1jjj to engage in activities to provide businesses and communities with information about and referrals to relevant ,federal1 ,state1 and local government programs4 renovation and modernization ,for necessary expenses for the renovation and modernization of ,department of ,commerce facilities1 #d1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,office of ,inspector ,general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 #cj1eif1jjj4 ,general ,provisions--,department of ,commerce #aja4 ,during the current fiscal year1 applicable appropriations and funds made available to the ,department of ,commerce by this ,act shall be available for the activities specified in the ,act of ,october #bf1 #aidi 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #aead71 to the extent and in the manner prescribed by the ,act1 and1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd1 may be used for advanced payments not otherwise authorized only upon the certification of officials designated by the ,secretary of ,commerce that such payments are in the public interest4 #ajb4 ,during the current fiscal year1 appropriations made available to the ,department of ,commerce by this ,act for salaries and expenses shall be available for hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdc and #acdd2 services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 and uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by law 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb74 #ajc4 ,not to exceed #e percent of any appropriation made available for the current fiscal year for the ,department of ,commerce in this ,act may be transferred between such appropriations1 but no such appropriation shall be increased by more than #aj percent by any such transfers3 ,provided1 ,that any transfer pursuant to this section shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #eje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,commerce shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations at least #ae days in advance of the acquisition or disposal of any capital asset 7including land1 structures1 and equipment7 not specifically provided for in this ,act or any other law appropriating funds for the ,department of ,commerce4 #ajd4 ,the requirements set forth by section #aje of the ,commerce1 ,justice1 ,science1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ee71 as amended by section #aje of title ,i of division ,b of ,public ,law #aac-f1 are hereby adopted by reference and made applicable with respect to fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that the life cycle cost for the ,joint ,polar ,satellite ,system is #aa1cbc1djj1jjj and the life cycle cost for the ,geostationary ,operational ,environmental ,satellite ,r-,series ,program is #aj1hbi1ejj1jjj4 #aje4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may furnish services 7including but not limited to utilities1 telecommunications1 and security services7 necessary to support the operation1 maintenance1 and improvement of space that persons1 firms1 or organizations are authorized1 pursuant to the ,public ,buildings ,cooperative ,use ,act of #aigf or other authority1 to use or occupy in the ,herbert ,c4 ,hoover ,building1 ,washington1 ,,dc1 or other buildings1 the maintenance1 operation1 and protection of which has been delegated to the ,secretary from the ,administrator of ,general ,services pursuant to the ,federal ,property and ,administrative ,services ,act of #aidi on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis4 ,amounts received as reimbursement for services provided under this section or the authority under which the use or occupancy of the space is authorized1 up to #bjj1jjj1 shall be credited to the appropriation or fund which initially bears the costs of such services4 #ajf4 ,nothing in this title shall be construed to prevent a grant recipient from deterring child pornography1 copyright infringement1 or any other unlawful activity over its networks4 #ajg4 ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration is authorized to use1 with their consent1 with reimbursement and subject to the limits of available appropriations1 the land1 services1 equipment1 personnel1 and facilities of any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states1 or of any ,state1 local government1 ,indian tribal government1 ,territory1 or possession1 or of any political subdivision thereof1 or of any foreign government or international organization1 for purposes related to carrying out the responsibilities of any statute administered by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 #ajh4 ,the ,department of ,commerce shall provide a monthly report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on any official travel to ,china by any employee of the ,u4,s4 ,department of ,commerce1 including the purpose of such travel4 #aji4 ,the ,national ,technical ,information ,service shall not charge any customer for a copy of any report or document generated by the ,legislative ,branch unless the ,service has provided information to the customer on how an electronic copy of such report or document may be accessed and downloaded for free online4 ,should a customer still require the ,service to provide a printed or digital copy of the report or document1 the charge shall be limited to recovering the ,service's cost of processing1 reproducing1 and delivering such report or document4 #aaj4 ,to carry out the responsibilities of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration 7,,noaa71 the ,administrator of ,,noaa is authorized to3 7#a7 enter into grants and cooperative agreements with2 7#b7 use on a non-reimbursable basis land1 services1 equipment1 personnel1 and facilities provided by2 and 7#c7 receive and expend funds made available on a consensual basis from3 a ,federal agency1 ,state or subdivision thereof1 local government1 tribal government1 territory1 or possession or any subdivisions thereof3 ,provided1 ,that funds received for permitting and related regulatory activities pursuant to this section shall be deposited under the heading ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration--,operations1 ,research1 and ,facilities and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that all funds within this section and their corresponding uses are subject to section #eje of this ,act4 #aaa4 ,the ,secretary of ,commerce may waive the requirement for bonds under #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #caca with respect to contracts for the construction1 alteration1 or repair of vessels1 regardless of the terms of the contracts as to payment or title1 when the contract is made under the ,coast and ,geodetic ,survey ,act of #aidg 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hhc;a et seq474 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,commerce ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,,ii ,department of ,justice ,general ,administration ,salaries and ,expenses ,for expenses necessary for the administration of the ,department of ,justice1 #aaa1ejj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #d1jjj1jjj for security and construction of ,department of ,justice facilities shall remain available until expended4 ,justice ,information ,sharing ,technology ,for necessary expenses for information sharing technology1 including planning1 development1 deployment and departmental direction1 #be1hdb1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,attorney ,general may transfer up to #ce1djj1jjj to this account1 from funds available to the ,department of ,justice for information technology1 for enterprise-wide information technology initiatives3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority in the preceding proviso is in addition to any other transfer authority contained in this ,act4 ,administrative ,review and ,appeals 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 ,for expenses necessary for the administration of pardon and clemency petitions and immigration-related activities1 #cea1jgb1jjj1 of which #d1jjj1jjj shall be derived by transfer from the ,executive ,office for ,immigration ,review fees deposited in the ,immigration ,examinations ,fee account4 ,office of ,inspector ,general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 #hh1egg1jjj1 including not to exceed #aj1jjj to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character4 ,united ,states ,parole ,commission ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,united ,states ,parole ,commission as authorized1 #ac1cjh1jjj4 ,legal ,activities ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,general ,legal ,activities ,for expenses necessary for the legal activities of the ,department of ,justice1 not otherwise provided for1 including not to exceed #bj1jjj for expenses of collecting evidence1 to be expended under the direction of1 and to be accounted for solely under the certificate of1 the ,attorney ,general2 and rent of private or ,government-owned space in the ,district of ,columbia1 #hhe1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #ae1jjj1jjj for litigation support contracts shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided for ,,interpol ,washington dues payments1 not to exceed #fhe1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount appropriated1 not to exceed #i1jjj shall be available to ,,interpol ,washington for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #bje of this ,act1 upon a determination by the ,attorney ,general that emergent circumstances require additional funding for litigation activities of the ,civil ,division1 the ,attorney ,general may transfer such amounts to ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,general ,legal ,activities from available appropriations for the current fiscal year for the ,department of ,justice1 as may be necessary to respond to such circumstances3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be treated as a reprogramming under section #eje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount appropriated1 such sums as may be necessary shall be available to the ,civil ,rights ,division for salaries and expenses associated with the election monitoring program under section #h of the ,voting ,rights ,act of #aife 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcje7 and to reimburse the ,office of ,personnel ,management for such salaries and expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts provided under this heading for the election monitoring program1 #c1cij1jjj shall remain available until expended4 ,in addition1 for reimbursement of expenses of the ,department of ,justice associated with processing cases under the ,national ,childhood ,vaccine ,injury ,act of #aihf1 not to exceed #g1hcc1jjj1 to be appropriated from the ,vaccine ,injury ,compensation ,trust ,fund4 ,salaries and expenses1 antitrust division ,for expenses necessary for the enforcement of antitrust and kindred laws1 #afb1bdf1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 fees collected for premerger notification filings under the ,hart-,scott-,rodino ,antitrust ,improvements ,act of #aigf 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ah;a71 regardless of the year of collection 7and estimated to be #ajj1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjae71 shall be retained and used for necessary expenses in this appropriation1 and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year #bjae1 so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation from the general fund estimated at #fb1bdf1jjj4 ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,united ,states ,attorneys ,for necessary expenses of the ,offices of the ,united ,states ,attorneys1 including inter-governmental and cooperative agreements1 #a1ifj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount appropriated1 not to exceed #g1bjj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #be1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that each ,united ,states ,attorney shall establish or participate in a ,united ,states ,attorney-led task force on human trafficking4 ,united ,states ,trustee ,system ,fund ,for necessary expenses of the ,united ,states ,trustee ,program1 as authorized1 #bbe1ijh1jjj1 to remain available until expended and to be derived from the ,united ,states ,trustee ,system ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 deposits to the ,fund shall be available in such amounts as may be necessary to pay refunds due depositors3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 #bbe1ijh1jjj of offsetting collections pursuant to section #ehi;a7b7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be retained and used for necessary expenses in this appropriation and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated from the ,fund shall be reduced as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year #bjae1 so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation from the ,fund estimated at #j4 ,salaries and expenses1 foreign claims settlement commission ,for expenses necessary to carry out the activities of the ,foreign ,claims ,settlement ,commission1 including services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 #b1cbf1jjj4 ,fees and ,expenses of ,witnesses ,for fees and expenses of witnesses1 for expenses of contracts for the procurement and supervision of expert witnesses1 for private counsel expenses1 including advances1 and for expenses of foreign counsel1 #bgj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which not to exceed #af1jjj1jjj is for construction of buildings for protected witness safesites2 not to exceed #c1jjj1jjj is for the purchase and maintenance of armored and other vehicles for witness security caravans2 and not to exceed #aa1jjj1jjj is for the purchase1 installation1 maintenance1 and upgrade of secure telecommunications equipment and a secure automated information network to store and retrieve the identities and locations of protected witnesses4 ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,community ,relations ,service ,for necessary expenses of the ,community ,relations ,service1 #ab1bej1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #bje of this ,act1 upon a determination by the ,attorney ,general that emergent circumstances require additional funding for conflict resolution and violence prevention activities of the ,community ,relations ,service1 the ,attorney ,general may transfer such amounts to the ,community ,relations ,service1 from available appropriations for the current fiscal year for the ,department of ,justice1 as may be necessary to respond to such circumstances3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be treated as a reprogramming under section #eje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 ,assets ,forfeiture ,fund ,for expenses authorized by subparagraphs 7,b71 7,f71 and 7,g7 of section #ebd7;c77#a7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bj1ead1jjj1 to be derived from the ,department of ,justice ,assets ,forfeiture ,fund4 ,united ,states ,marshals ,service ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 #a1aie1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #f1jjj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses1 and not to exceed #ae1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended4 construction ,for construction in space controlled1 occupied or utilized by the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service for prisoner holding and related support1 #i1hjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,federal ,prisoner ,detention 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses related to ,united ,states prisoners in the custody of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service as authorized by section #djac of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 #die1cjg1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that section #ebd7;c77#h77;,e7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be applied for fiscal year #bjae as if the following were inserted after the final period3 ,the ,attorney ,general shall use #a1ajj1jjj1jjj of the excess unobligated balances available in fiscal year #bjae for necessary expenses related to ,united ,states prisoners in the custody of the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service as authorized by section #djac of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code43 ,provided further1 ,that any use of such unobligated balances shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #eje of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #bj1jjj1jjj shall be considered funds appropriated for ,state and local law enforcement assistance pursuant to section #djac7;b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service shall be responsible for managing the ,justice ,prisoner and ,alien ,transportation ,system3 ,provided further1 ,that any unobligated balances available from funds appropriated under the heading ,general ,administration1 ,detention ,trustee shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriation under this heading4 ,national ,security ,division ,salaries and ,expenses ,for expenses necessary to carry out the activities of the ,national ,security ,division1 #ic1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #e1jjj1jjj for information technology systems shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #bje of this ,act1 upon a determination by the ,attorney ,general that emergent circumstances require additional funding for the activities of the ,national ,security ,division1 the ,attorney ,general may transfer such amounts to this heading from available appropriations for the current fiscal year for the ,department of ,justice1 as may be necessary to respond to such circumstances3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be treated as a reprogramming under section #eje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 ,interagency ,law ,enforcement interagency crime and drug enforcement ,for necessary expenses for the identification1 investigation1 and prosecution of individuals associated with the most significant drug trafficking and affiliated money laundering organizations not otherwise provided for1 to include inter-governmental agreements with ,state and local law enforcement agencies engaged in the investigation and prosecution of individuals involved in organized crime drug trafficking1 #ejg1aid1jjj1 of which #ej1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that any amounts obligated from appropriations under this heading may be used under authorities available to the organizations reimbursed from this appropriation4 ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation for detection1 investigation1 and prosecution of crimes against the ,united ,states1 #h1cbf1efi1jjj1 of which not less than #h1ejj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,gang ,intelligence ,center1 and of which not to exceed #baf1ijj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #ahd1ejj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #a1jjj1jjj shall be for a comprehensive review of the implementation of the recommendations related to the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation that were proposed in the report issued by the ,national ,commission on ,terrorist ,attacks ,upon the ,united ,states4 construction ,for necessary expenses1 to include the cost of equipment1 furniture1 and information technology requirements1 related to construction or acquisition of buildings1 facilities and sites by purchase1 or as otherwise authorized by law2 conversion1 modification and extension of ,federally-owned buildings2 preliminary planning and design of projects2 and operation and maintenance of secure work environment facilities and secure networking capabilities2 #aaj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,drug ,enforcement ,administration ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 including not to exceed #gj1jjj to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character pursuant to section #ecj;,c of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code2 and expenses for conducting drug education and training programs1 including travel and related expenses for participants in such programs and the distribution of items of token value that promote the goals of such programs1 #b1jcc1cbj1jjj2 of which not to exceed #ge1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended and not to exceed #ij1jjj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses4 ,bureau of ,alcohol1 ,tobacco1 ,firearms and ,explosives ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,bureau of ,alcohol1 ,tobacco1 ,firearms and ,explosives1 for training of ,state and local law enforcement agencies with or without reimbursement1 including training in connection with the training and acquisition of canines for explosives and fire accelerants detection2 and for provision of laboratory assistance to ,state and local law enforcement agencies1 with or without reimbursement1 #a1bja1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #cf1jjj shall be for official reception and representation expenses1 not to exceed #a1jjj1jjj shall be available for the payment of attorneys' fees as provided by section #ibd7;d77#b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and not to exceed #bj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated herein shall be available to investigate or act upon applications for relief from ,federal firearms disabilities under section #ibe7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds shall be available to investigate and act upon applications filed by corporations for relief from ,federal firearms disabilities under section #ibe7;c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used to transfer the functions1 missions1 or activities of the ,bureau of ,alcohol1 ,tobacco1 ,firearms and ,explosives to other agencies or ,departments4 ,federal ,prison ,system ,salaries and ,expenses 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,prison ,system for the administration1 operation1 and maintenance of ,federal penal and correctional institutions1 and for the provision of technical assistance and advice on corrections related issues to foreign governments1 #f1hae1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,attorney ,general may transfer to the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration such amounts as may be necessary for direct expenditures by that ,administration for medical relief for inmates of ,federal penal and correctional institutions3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director of the ,federal ,prison ,system1 where necessary1 may enter into contracts with a fiscal agent or fiscal intermediary claims processor to determine the amounts payable to persons who1 on behalf of the ,federal ,prison ,system1 furnish health services to individuals committed to the custody of the ,federal ,prison ,system3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #e1djj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ej1jjj1jjj shall remain available for necessary operations until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the amounts provided for contract confinement1 not to exceed #bj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended to make payments in advance for grants1 contracts and reimbursable agreements1 and other expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director of the ,federal ,prison ,system may accept donated property and services relating to the operation of the prison card program from a not-for-profit entity which has operated such program in the past1 notwithstanding the fact that such not-for-profit entity furnishes services under contracts to the ,federal ,prison ,system relating to the operation of pre-release services1 halfway houses1 or other custodial facilities4 ,buildings and ,facilities ,for planning1 acquisition of sites and construction of new facilities2 purchase and acquisition of facilities and remodeling1 and equipping of such facilities for penal and correctional use1 including all necessary expenses incident thereto1 by contract or force account2 and constructing1 remodeling1 and equipping necessary buildings and facilities at existing penal and correctional institutions1 including all necessary expenses incident thereto1 by contract or force account1 #ajf1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #be1jjj1jjj shall be available only for costs related to construction of new facilities1 and of which not less than #ha1jjj1jjj shall be available only for modernization1 maintenance and repair3 ,provided1 ,that labor of ,united ,states prisoners may be used for work performed under this appropriation4 ,federal ,prison ,industries1 ,incorporated ,the ,federal ,prison ,industries1 ,incorporated1 is hereby authorized to make such expenditures within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available1 and in accord with the law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section #iajd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as may be necessary in carrying out the program set forth in the budget for the current fiscal year for such corporation4 ,limitation on ,administrative ,expenses1 ,federal ,prison ,industries1 ,incorporated ,not to exceed #b1gjj1jjj of the funds of the ,federal ,prison ,industries1 ,incorporated1 shall be available for its administrative expenses1 and for services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to be computed on an accrual basis to be determined in accordance with the corporation's current prescribed accounting system1 and such amounts shall be exclusive of depreciation1 payment of claims1 and expenditures which such accounting system requires to be capitalized or charged to cost of commodities acquired or produced1 including selling and shipping expenses1 and expenses in connection with acquisition1 construction1 operation1 maintenance1 improvement1 protection1 or disposition of facilities and other property belonging to the corporation or in which it has an interest4 ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement ,activities ,office on ,violence ,against ,women violence against women prevention and prosecution programs ,for grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and other assistance for the prevention and prosecution of violence against women1 as authorized by the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaa et seq47 7the #aifh ,act72 the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cbb7 7the #aiid ,act72 the ,victims of ,child ,abuse ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-fdg7 7the #aiij ,act72 the ,prosecutorial ,remedies and ,other ,tools to end the ,exploitation of ,children ,today ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-ba72 the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #efja et seq47 7the #aigd ,act72 the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-chf7 7the #bjjj ,act72 the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb7 7the #bjje ,act72 and the ,violence ,against ,women ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-d7 7the #bjac ,act72 and for related victims services1 #dcj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that except as otherwise provided by law1 not to exceed #e percent of funds made available under this heading may be used for expenses related to evaluation1 training1 and technical assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided-- 7#a7 #aie1jjj1jjj is for grants to combat violence against women1 as authorized by part ,t of the #aifh ,act2 7#b7 #bf1jjj1jjj is for transitional housing assistance grants for victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 stalking1 or sexual assault as authorized by section #djbii of the #aiid ,act2 7#c7 #c1jjj1jjj is for the ,national ,institute of ,justice for research and evaluation of violence against women and related issues addressed by grant programs of the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women1 which shall be transferred to ,research1 ,evaluation and ,statistics for administration by the ,office of ,justice ,programs2 7#d7 #aj1jjj1jjj is for a grant program to provide services to advocate for and respond to youth victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking2 assistance to children and youth exposed to such violence2 programs to engage men and youth in preventing such violence2 and assistance to middle and high school students through education and other services related to such violence3 ,provided1 ,that unobligated balances available for the programs authorized by sections #dabja1 #dabjd1 #dacjc and #dacje of the #aiid ,act1 prior to its amendment by the #bjac ,act1 shall be available for this program3 ,provided further1 ,that #aj percent of the total amount available for this grant program shall be available for grants under the program authorized by section #bjae of the #aifh ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the definitions and grant conditions in section #djjjb of the #aiid ,act shall apply to this program2 7#e7 #ej1jjj1jjj is for grants to encourage arrest policies as authorized by part ,u of the #aifh ,act1 of which #d1jjj1jjj is for a homicide reduction initiative2 7#f7 #cj1jjj1jjj is for sexual assault victims assistance1 as authorized by section #dafja of the #aiid ,act2 7#g7 #cc1jjj1jjj is for rural domestic violence and child abuse enforcement assistance grants1 as authorized by section #djbie of the #aiid ,act2 7#h7 #ab1jjj1jjj is for grants to reduce violent crimes against women on campus1 as authorized by section #cjd of the #bjje ,act2 7#i7 #db1ejj1jjj is for legal assistance for victims1 as authorized by section #abja of the #bjjj ,act2 7#aj7 #d1ejj1jjj is for enhanced training and services to end violence against and abuse of women in later life1 as authorized by section #djhjb of the #aiid ,act2 7#aa7 #af1jjj1jjj is for grants to support families in the justice system1 as authorized by section #acja of the #bjjj ,act3 ,provided1 ,that unobligated balances available for the programs authorized by section #acja of the #bjjj ,act and section #dajjb of the #aiid ,act1 prior to their amendment by the #bjac ,act1 shall be available for this program2 7#ab7 #f1jjj1jjj is for education and training to end violence against and abuse of women with disabilities1 as authorized by section #adjb of the #bjjj ,act2 7#ac7 #ejj1jjj is for the ,national ,resource ,center on ,workplace ,responses to assist victims of domestic violence1 as authorized by section #daeja of the #aiid ,act2 7#ad7 #a1jjj1jjj is for analysis and research on violence against ,indian women1 including as authorized by section #ijd of the #bjje ,act3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may be transferred to ,research1 ,evaluation and ,statistics for administration by the ,office of ,justice ,programs2 and 7#ae7 #ejj1jjj is for a national clearinghouse that provides training and technical assistance on issues relating to sexual assault of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native women4 ,office of ,justice ,programs research1 evaluation and statistics ,for grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and other assistance authorized by title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7the #aifh ,act72 the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7the #aigd ,act72 the ,missing ,children's ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egga et seq472 the ,prosecutorial ,remedies and ,other ,tools to end the ,exploitation of ,children ,today ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-ba72 the ,justice for ,all ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-dje72 the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb7 7the #bjje ,act72 the ,victims of ,child ,abuse ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-fdg72 the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aii72 the ,victims of ,crime ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dgc72 the ,adam ,walsh ,child ,protection and ,safety ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bdh7 7the ,adam ,walsh ,act72 the ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dja72 subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif7 7the #bjjb ,act72 the ,,nics ,improvement ,amendments ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ahj72 the ,violence ,against ,women ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-d7 7the #bjac ,act72 and other programs1 #aaa1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which-- 7#a7 #da1jjj1jjj is for criminal justice statistics programs1 and other activities1 as authorized by part ,c of title ,i of the #aifh ,act3 ,provided1 ,that beginning not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 as part of each ,national ,crime ,victimization ,survey1 the ,attorney ,general shall include statistics relating to honor violence2 7#b7 #cf1jjj1jjj is for research1 development1 and evaluation programs1 and other activities as authorized by part ,b of title ,i of the #aifh ,act and subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the #bjjb ,act2 7#c7 #cj1jjj1jjj is for regional information sharing activities1 as authorized by part ,m of title ,i of the #aifh ,act2 and 7#d7 #d1jjj1jjj is for activities to strengthen and enhance the practice of forensic sciences1 of which #c1jjj1jjj is for transfer to the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology to support ,scientific ,area ,committees4 state and local law enforcement assistance ,for grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and other assistance authorized by the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cbb7 7the #aiid ,act72 the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7the #aifh ,act72 the ,justice for ,all ,act of #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-dje72 the ,victims of ,child ,abuse ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-fdg7 7the #aiij ,act72 the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afd72 the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb7 7the #bjje ,act72 the ,adam ,walsh ,child ,protection and ,safety ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bdh7 7the ,adam ,walsh ,act72 the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-chf72 the ,,nics ,improvement ,amendments ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ahj72 subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif7 7the #bjjb ,act72 the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aii72 the ,prioritizing ,resources and ,organization for ,intellectual ,property ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-djc72 the ,victims of ,crime ,act of #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-dgc72 the ,mentally ,ill ,offender ,treatment and ,crime ,reduction ,reauthorization and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-daf72 the ,violence ,against ,women ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-d7 7the #bjac ,act72 and other programs1 #a1bda1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended as follows-- 7#a7 #cgf1jjj1jjj for the ,edward ,byrne ,memorial ,justice ,assistance ,grant program as authorized by subpart #a of part ,e of title ,i of the #aifh ,act 7except that section #ajja7;c71 and the special rules for ,puerto ,rico under section #eje7;g7 of title ,i of the #aifh ,act shall not apply for purposes of this ,act71 of which1 notwithstanding such subpart #a1 #ae1jjj1jjj is for a ,preventing ,violence ,against ,law ,enforcement ,officer ,resilience and ,survivability ,initiative 7,,valor71 #d1jjj1jjj is for use by the ,national ,institute of ,justice for research targeted toward developing a better understanding of the domestic radicalization phenomenon1 and advancing evidence-based strategies for effective intervention and prevention1 #e1jjj1jjj is for an initiative to support evidence-based policing1 #b1ejj1jjj is for an initiative to enhance prosecutorial decision-making1 #c1jjj1jjj is for competitive grants to distribute firearm safety materials and gun locks1 #gej1jjj is for the purposes described in the ,missing ,alzheimer's ,disease ,patient ,alert ,program 7section #bdjjja of the #aiid ,act71 #aj1ejj1jjj is for an ,edward ,byrne ,memorial criminal justice innovation program1 and #b1ejj1jjj is for a program to improve juvenile indigent defense2 7#b7 #ahe1jjj1jjj for the ,state ,criminal ,alien ,assistance ,program1 as authorized by section #bda7;i77#e7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abca7;i77#e773 ,provided1 ,that no jurisdiction shall request compensation for any cost greater than the actual cost for ,federal immigration and other detainees housed in ,state and local detention facilities2 7#c7 #db1bej1jjj for victim services programs for victims of trafficking1 as authorized by section #ajg7;b77#b7 of ,public ,law #ajf-chf1 for programs authorized under ,public ,law #aji-afd1 or programs authorized under ,public ,law #aac-d2 7#d7 #da1jjj1jjj for ,drug ,courts1 as authorized by section #ajja7;a77#be77;,a7 of title ,i of the #aifh ,act2 7#e7 #h1ejj1jjj for mental health courts and adult and juvenile collaboration program grants1 as authorized by parts ,v and ,,hh of title ,i of the #aifh ,act1 and the ,mentally ,ill ,offender ,treatment and ,crime ,reduction ,reauthorization and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-daf72 7#f7 #aj1jjj1jjj for grants for ,residential ,substance ,abuse ,treatment for ,state ,prisoners1 as authorized by part ,s of title ,i of the #aifh ,act2 7#g7 #b1jjj1jjj for the ,capital ,litigation ,improvement ,grant ,program1 as authorized by section #dbf of ,public ,law #ajh-dje1 and for grants for wrongful conviction review2 7#h7 #ac1jjj1jjj for economic1 high technology and ,internet crime prevention grants1 including as authorized by section #dja of ,public ,law #aaj-djc2 7#i7 #b1jjj1jjj for a student loan repayment assistance program pursuant to section #ieb of ,public ,law #aaj-cae2 7#aj7 #bj1jjj1jjj for sex offender management assistance1 as authorized by the ,adam ,walsh ,act1 and related activities2 7#aa7 #h1jjj1jjj for an initiative relating to children exposed to violence2 7#ab7 #bb1bej1jjj for the matching grant program for law enforcement armor vests1 as authorized by section #beja of title ,i of the #aifh ,act3 ,provided1 ,that #a1ejj1jjj is transferred directly to the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology's ,office of ,law ,enforcement ,standards for research1 testing and evaluation programs2 7#ac7 #a1jjj1jjj for the ,national ,sex ,offender ,public ,website2 7#ad7 #e1jjj1jjj for competitive and evidence-based programs to reduce gun crime and gang violence2 7#ae7 #gc1jjj1jjj for grants to ,states to upgrade criminal and mental health records for the ,national ,instant ,criminal ,background ,check ,system1 of which no less than #be1jjj1jjj shall be for grants made under the authorities of the ,,nics ,improvement ,amendments ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-ahj72 7#af7 #ab1jjj1jjj for ,paul ,coverdell ,forensic ,sciences ,improvement ,grants under part ,,bb of title ,i of the #aifh ,act2 7#ag7 #abe1jjj1jjj for ,,dna-related and forensic programs and activities1 of which-- 7,a7 #aag1jjj1jjj is for a ,,dna analysis and capacity enhancement program and for other local1 ,state1 and ,federal forensic activities1 including the purposes authorized under section #b of the ,,dna ,analysis ,backlog ,elimination ,act of #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-edf7 7the ,debbie ,smith ,,dna ,backlog ,grant ,program73 ,provided1 ,that up to #d percent of funds made available under this paragraph may be used for the purposes described in the ,,dna ,training and ,education for ,law ,enforcement1 ,correctional ,personnel1 and ,court ,officers program 7,public ,law #ajh-dje1 section #cjc72 7,b7 #d1jjj1jjj is for the purposes described in the ,kirk ,bloodsworth ,post-,conviction ,,dna ,testing ,program 7,public ,law #ajh-dje1 section #dab72 and 7,c7 #d1jjj1jjj is for ,sexual ,assault ,forensic ,exam ,program grants1 including as authorized by section #cjd of ,public ,law #ajh-dje2 7#ah7 #da1jjj1jjj for a grant program for community-based sexual assault response reform2 7#ai7 #f1jjj1jjj for the court-appointed special advocate program1 as authorized by section #bag of the #aiij ,act2 7#bj7 #cj1jjj1jjj for assistance to ,indian tribes2 7#ba7 #fh1jjj1jjj for offender reentry programs and research1 as authorized by the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aii71 without regard to the time limitations specified at section #f7a7 of such ,act1 of which not to exceed #f1jjj1jjj is for a program to improve ,state1 local1 and tribal probation or parole supervision efforts and strategies1 and #e1jjj1jjj is for ,children of ,incarcerated ,parents ,demonstrations to enhance and maintain parental and family relationships for incarcerated parents as a reentry or recidivism reduction strategy3 ,provided1 ,that up to #g1ejj1jjj of funds made available in this paragraph may be used for performance-based awards for ,pay for ,success projects1 of which up to #e1jjj1jjj shall be for ,pay for ,success programs implementing the ,permanent ,supportive ,housing ,model2 7#bb7 #e1jjj1jjj for a veterans treatment courts program2 7#bc7 #aa1jjj1jjj for a program to monitor prescription drugs and scheduled listed chemical products2 7#bd7 #ac1jjj1jjj for prison rape prevention and prosecution grants to ,states and units of local government1 and other programs1 as authorized by the ,prison ,rape ,elimination ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-gi72 7#be7 #b1jjj1jjj to operate a ,national ,center for ,campus ,public ,safety2 7#bf7 #bg1ejj1jjj for a justice reinvestment initiative1 for activities related to criminal justice reform and recidivism reduction1 of which not less than #gej1jjj is for a task force on ,federal corrections2 7#bg7 #d1jjj1jjj for additional replication sites employing the ,project ,,hope ,opportunity ,probation with ,enforcement model implementing swift and certain sanctions in probation1 and for a research project on the effectiveness of the model2 7#bh7 #ab1ejj1jjj for the ,office of ,victims of ,crime for supplemental victims' services and other victim-related programs and initiatives1 including research and statistics1 and for tribal assistance for victims of violence2 and 7#bi7 #ge1jjj1jjj for the ,comprehensive ,school ,safety ,initiative1 described in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act73 ,provided1 ,that section #bac of this ,act shall not apply with respect to the amount made available in this paragraph3 ,provided1 ,that1 if a unit of local government uses any of the funds made available under this heading to increase the number of law enforcement officers1 the unit of local government will achieve a net gain in the number of law enforcement officers who perform non-administrative public sector safety service4 juvenile justice programs ,for grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and other assistance authorized by the ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention ,act of #aigd 7the #aigd ,act72 the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7the #aifh ,act72 the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb7 7the #bjje ,act72 the ,missing ,children's ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #egga et seq472 the ,prosecutorial ,remedies and ,other ,tools to end the ,exploitation of ,children ,today ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-ba72 the ,victims of ,child ,abuse ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-fdg7 7the #aiij ,act72 the ,adam ,walsh ,child ,protection and ,safety ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bdh7 7the ,adam ,walsh ,act72 the ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dja72 the ,violence ,against ,women ,reauthorization ,act of #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-d7 7the #bjac ,act72 and other juvenile justice programs1 #bea1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended as follows-- 7#a7 #ee1ejj1jjj for programs authorized by section #bba of the #aigd ,act1 and for training and technical assistance to assist small1 nonprofit organizations with the ,federal grants process3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts provided under this paragraph1 #ejj1jjj shall be for a competitive demonstration grant program to support emergency planning among ,state1 local and tribal juvenile justice residential facilities2 7#b7 #ij1jjj1jjj for youth mentoring grants2 7#c7 #ae1jjj1jjj for delinquency prevention1 as authorized by section #eje of the #aigd ,act1 of which1 pursuant to sections #bfa and #bfb thereof-- 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,tribal ,youth ,program2 7,b7 #c1jjj1jjj shall be for gang and youth violence education1 prevention and intervention1 and related activities2 7,c7 #f1jjj1jjj shall be for community-based violence prevention initiatives1 including for public health approaches to reducing shootings and violence2 and 7,d7 #a1jjj1jjj shall be for grants and technical assistance in support of the ,national ,forum on ,youth ,violence ,prevention2 7#d7 #ai1jjj1jjj for programs authorized by the ,victims of ,child ,abuse ,act of #aiij2 7#e7 #fh1jjj1jjj for missing and exploited children programs1 including as authorized by sections #djd7;b7 and #dje7;a7 of the #aigd ,act 7except that section #ajb7;b77#d77;,b7 of the ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-dja7 shall not apply for purposes of this ,act72 7#f7 #a1ejj1jjj for child abuse training programs for judicial personnel and practitioners1 as authorized by section #bbb of the #aiij ,act2 7#g7 #ejj1jjj for an ,internet site providing information and resources on children of incarcerated parents2 and 7#h7 #b1jjj1jjj for competitive grants focusing on girls in the juvenile justice system3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #aj percent of each amount may be used for research1 evaluation1 and statistics activities designed to benefit the programs or activities authorized3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #b percent of the amounts designated under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 and 7#f7 may be used for training and technical assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that the two preceding provisos shall not apply to grants and projects authorized by sections #bfa and #bfb of the #aigd ,act and to missing and exploited children programs4 ,public ,safety ,officer ,benefits ,for payments and expenses authorized under section #ajja7;a77#d7 of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh1 such sums as are necessary 7including amounts for administrative costs71 to remain available until expended2 and #af1cjj1jjj for payments authorized by section #abja7;b7 of such ,act and for educational assistance authorized by section #abah of such ,act1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #bje of this ,act1 upon a determination by the ,attorney ,general that emergent circumstances require additional funding for such disability and education payments1 the ,attorney ,general may transfer such amounts to ,public ,safety ,officer ,benefits from available appropriations for the ,department of ,justice as may be necessary to respond to such circumstances3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be treated as a reprogramming under section #eje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 ,community ,oriented ,policing ,services community oriented policing services programs ,for activities authorized by the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cbb72 the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7the #aifh ,act72 and the ,violence ,against ,women and ,department of ,justice ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-afb7 7the #bjje ,act71 #bjh1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that any balances made available through prior year deobligations shall only be available in accordance with section #eje of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading-- 7#a7 #g1jjj1jjj is for anti-methamphetamine-related activities1 which shall be transferred to the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration upon enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 #ahj1jjj1jjj is for grants under section #agja of title ,i of the #aifh ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cgif;dd7 for the hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers under part ,q of such title notwithstanding subsection 7i7 of such section3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #agjd7;c7 of such title 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cgif;dd-#c7;c771 funding for hiring or rehiring a career law enforcement officer may not exceed #abe1jjj unless the ,director of the ,office of ,community ,oriented ,policing ,services grants a waiver from this limitation3 ,provided further1 ,that within the amounts appropriated under this paragraph1 #cc1jjj1jjj is for improving tribal law enforcement1 including hiring1 equipment1 training1 and anti-methamphetamine activities3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts appropriated under this paragraph1 #g1ejj1jjj is for community policing development activities in furtherance of the purposes in section #agja3 ,provided further1 ,that within the amounts appropriated under this paragraph1 #e1jjj1jjj is for the collaborative reform model of technical assistance in furtherance of the purposes in section #agja2 7#c7 #g1jjj1jjj is for competitive grants to ,state law enforcement agencies in ,states with high seizures of precursor chemicals1 finished methamphetamine1 laboratories1 and laboratory dump seizures3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated under this paragraph shall be utilized for investigative purposes to locate or investigate illicit activities1 including precursor diversion1 laboratories1 or methamphetamine traffickers2 7#d7 #g1jjj1jjj is for competitive grants to statewide law enforcement agencies in ,states with high rates of primary treatment admissions for heroin and other opioids3 ,provided1 ,that these funds shall be utilized for investigative purposes to locate or investigate illicit activities1 including activities related to the distribution of heroin or unlawful distribution of prescription opioids1 or unlawful heroin and prescription opioid traffickers through statewide collaboration2 and 7#e7 #g1jjj1jjj is for competitive grants to support regional anti-gang task forces4 ,general provisions--,department of justice #bja4 ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available in this title for official reception and representation expenses1 a total of not to exceed #ej1jjj from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,justice in this title shall be available to the ,attorney ,general for official reception and representation expenses4 #bjb4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this title shall be available to pay for an abortion1 except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term1 or in the case of rape3 ,provided1 ,that should this prohibition be declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction1 this section shall be null and void4 #bjc4 ,none of the funds appropriated under this title shall be used to require any person to perform1 or facilitate in any way the performance of1 any abortion4 #bjd4 ,nothing in the preceding section shall remove the obligation of the ,director of the ,bureau of ,prisons to provide escort services necessary for a female inmate to receive such service outside the ,federal facility3 ,provided1 ,that nothing in this section in any way diminishes the effect of section #bjc intended to address the philosophical beliefs of individual employees of the ,bureau of ,prisons4 #bje4 ,not to exceed #e percent of any appropriation made available for the current fiscal year for the ,department of ,justice in this ,act may be transferred between such appropriations1 but no such appropriation1 except as otherwise specifically provided1 shall be increased by more than #aj percent by any such transfers3 ,provided1 ,that any transfer pursuant to this section shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #eje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 #bjf4 ,the ,attorney ,general is authorized to extend through ,september #cj1 #bjae1 the ,personnel ,management ,demonstration ,project transferred to the ,attorney ,general pursuant to section #aaae of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bif2 #bh ,u4,s4,c4 #eii;,b7 without limitation on the number of employees or the positions covered4 #bjg4 ,none of the funds made available under this title may be used by the ,federal ,bureau of ,prisons or the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service for the purpose of transporting an individual who is a prisoner pursuant to conviction for crime under ,state or ,federal law and is classified as a maximum or high security prisoner1 other than to a prison or other facility certified by the ,federal ,bureau of ,prisons as appropriately secure for housing such a prisoner4 #bjh4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be used by ,federal prisons to purchase cable television services1 or to rent or purchase audiovisual or electronic media or equipment used primarily for recreational purposes4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 does not preclude the rental1 maintenance1 or purchase of audiovisual or electronic media or equipment for inmate training1 religious1 or educational programs4 #bji4 ,none of the funds made available under this title shall be obligated or expended for any new or enhanced information technology program having total estimated development costs in excess of #ajj1jjj1jjj1 unless the ,deputy ,attorney ,general and the investment review board certify to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that the information technology program has appropriate program management controls and contractor oversight mechanisms in place1 and that the program is compatible with the enterprise architecture of the ,department of ,justice4 #baj4 ,the notification thresholds and procedures set forth in section #eje of this ,act shall apply to deviations from the amounts designated for specific activities in this ,act and in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 and to any use of deobligated balances of funds provided under this title in previous years4 #baa4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be used to plan for1 begin1 continue1 finish1 process1 or approve a public-private competition under the ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#gf or any successor administrative regulation1 directive1 or policy for work performed by employees of the ,bureau of ,prisons or of ,federal ,prison ,industries1 ,incorporated4 #bab4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no funds shall be available for the salary1 benefits1 or expenses of any ,united ,states ,attorney assigned dual or additional responsibilities by the ,attorney ,general or his designee that exempt that ,united ,states ,attorney from the residency requirements of section #ede of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bac4 ,at the discretion of the ,attorney ,general1 and in addition to any amounts that otherwise may be available 7or authorized to be made available7 by law1 with respect to funds appropriated by this title under the headings ,research1 ,evaluation and ,statistics1 ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement ,assistance1 and ,juvenile ,justice ,programs-- 7#a7 up to #c percent of funds made available to the ,office of ,justice ,programs for grant or reimbursement programs may be used by such ,office to provide training and technical assistance2 and 7#b7 up to #b percent of funds made available for grant or reimbursement programs under such headings1 except for amounts appropriated specifically for research1 evaluation1 or statistical programs administered by the ,national ,institute of ,justice and the ,bureau of ,justice ,statistics1 shall be transferred to and merged with funds provided to the ,national ,institute of ,justice and the ,bureau of ,justice ,statistics1 to be used by them for research1 evaluation1 or statistical purposes1 without regard to the authorizations for such grant or reimbursement programs4 #bad4 ,upon request by a grantee for whom the ,attorney ,general has determined there is a fiscal hardship1 the ,attorney ,general may1 with respect to funds appropriated in this or any other ,act making appropriations for fiscal years #bjab through #bjae for the following programs1 waive the following requirements3 7#a7 ,for the adult and juvenile offender ,state and local reentry demonstration projects under part ,,ff of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cgigw7g77#a771 the requirements under section #bigf7;g77#a7 of such part4 7#b7 ,for ,state1 ,tribal1 and local reentry courts under part ,,ff of title ,i of such ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cgigw-#b7;e77#a7 and 7#b771 the requirements under section #bigh7;e77#a7 and 7#b7 of such part4 7#c7 ,for the prosecution drug treatment alternatives to prison program under part ,,cc of title ,i of such ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cgigq-#c71 the requirements under section #bijd of such part4 7#d7 ,for grants to protect inmates and safeguard communities as authorized by section #f of the ,prison ,rape ,elimination ,act of #bjjc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aefje7;c77#c771 the requirements of section #f7;c77#c7 of such ,act4 #bae4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 section #bjaji7;a7 of subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of the ,violent ,crime ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acgji7;a77 shall not apply to amounts made available by this or any other ,act4 #baf4 ,none of the funds made available under this ,act1 other than for the national instant criminal background check system established under section #ajc of the ,brady ,handgun ,violence ,prevention ,act 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb note71 may be used by a ,federal law enforcement officer to facilitate the transfer of an operable firearm to an individual if the ,federal law enforcement officer knows or suspects that the individual is an agent of a drug cartel1 unless law enforcement personnel of the ,united ,states continuously monitor or control the firearm at all times4 #bag4 7a7 ,none of the income retained in the ,department of ,justice ,working ,capital ,fund pursuant to title ,i of ,public ,law #ajb-adj 7#aje ,stat4 #ghd2 #bh ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note7 shall be available for obligation during fiscal year #bjae1 except up to #dj1jjj1jjj may be obligated for implementation of a unified ,department of ,justice financial management system4 7b7 ,not to exceed #cj1jjj1jjj of the unobligated balances transferred to the capital account of the ,department of ,justice ,working ,capital ,fund pursuant to title ,i of ,public ,law #ajb-adj 7#aje ,stat4 #ghd2 #bh ,u4,s4,c4 #ebg note7 shall be available for obligation in fiscal year #bjae1 and any use1 obligation1 transfer or allocation of such funds shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #eje of this ,act4 7c7 ,in addition to the amount otherwise provided by this ,act in the first proviso under the heading ,united ,states ,marshals ,service--,federal ,prisoner ,detention1 not to exceed #aj1jjj1jjj of the excess unobligated balances available under section #ebd7;c77#h77;,e7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be available for obligation during fiscal year #bjae1 and any use1 obligation1 transfer or allocation of such funds shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #eje of this ,act4 7d7 ,of amounts available in the ,assets ,forfeiture ,fund in fiscal year #bjae1 #aed1gjj1jjj shall be for payments associated with joint law enforcement operations as authorized by section #ebd7;c77#a77;,i7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,the ,attorney ,general shall submit a spending plan to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act detailing the planned distribution of ,assets ,forfeiture ,fund joint law enforcement operations funding during fiscal year #bjae4 7f7 ,subsections 7a7 through 7d7 of this section shall sunset on ,september #cj1 #bjae4 #bah4 ,no funds provided in this ,act shall be used to deny the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,justice timely access to all records1 documents1 and other materials in the custody or possession of the ,department or to prevent or impede the ,inspector ,general's access to such records1 documents and other materials1 unless in accordance with an express limitation of section #f7;a7 of the ,inspector ,general ,act1 as amended1 consistent with the plain language of the ,inspector ,general ,act1 as amended4 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,justice shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations within five calendar days any failures to comply with this requirement4 #bai4 ,discretionary funds that are made available in this ,act for the ,office of ,justice ,programs may be used to participate in ,performance ,partnership ,pilots authorized under section #ebf of division ,h of ,public ,law #aac-gf4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,justice ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,,iii ,science ,office of science and technology policy ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 in carrying out the purposes of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,policy1 ,organization1 and ,priorities ,act of #aigf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq471 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 and services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 not to exceed #b1bej for official reception and representation expenses1 and rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia1 #e1eee1jjj4 ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration ,science ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 in the conduct and support of science research and development activities1 including research1 development1 operations1 support1 and services2 maintenance and repair1 facility planning and design2 space flight1 spacecraft control1 and communications activities2 program management2 personnel and related costs1 including uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 travel expenses2 purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and purchase1 lease1 charter1 maintenance1 and operation of mission and administrative aircraft1 #e1bdd1gjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that the formulation and development costs 7with development cost as defined under section #cjajd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code7 for the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope shall not exceed #h1jjj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that should the individual identified under subsection 7c77#b77;,e7 of section #cjajd of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code1 as responsible for the ,james ,webb ,space ,telescope determine that the development cost of the program is likely to exceed that limitation1 the individual shall immediately notify the ,administrator and the increase shall be treated as if it meets the #cj percent threshold described in subsection 7f7 of section #cjajd3 ,provided further1 ,that #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be for pre-formulation and_/or formulation activities for a mission that meets the science goals outlined for the ,jupiter ,europa mission in the most recent planetary science decadal survey4 ,aeronautics ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 in the conduct and support of aeronautics research and development activities1 including research1 development1 operations1 support1 and services2 maintenance and repair1 facility planning and design2 space flight1 spacecraft control1 and communications activities2 program management2 personnel and related costs1 including uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 travel expenses2 purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and purchase1 lease1 charter1 maintenance1 and operation of mission and administrative aircraft1 #fea1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,space ,technology ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 in the conduct and support of space research and technology development activities1 including research1 development1 operations1 support1 and services2 maintenance and repair1 facility planning and design2 space flight1 spacecraft control1 and communications activities2 program management2 personnel and related costs1 including uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 travel expenses2 purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and purchase1 lease1 charter1 maintenance1 and operation of mission and administrative aircraft1 #eif1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 exploration ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 in the conduct and support of exploration research and development activities1 including research1 development1 operations1 support1 and services2 maintenance and repair1 facility planning and design2 space flight1 spacecraft control1 and communications activities2 program management2 personnel and related costs1 including uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 travel expenses2 purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and purchase1 lease1 charter1 maintenance1 and operation of mission and administrative aircraft1 #d1cef1gjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #a1aid1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,orion ,multi-,purpose ,crew ,vehicle3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #b1jea1cjj1jjj shall be for the ,space ,launch ,system1 which shall have a lift capability not less than #acj metric tons and which shall have an upper stage and other core elements developed simultaneously3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available for the ,space ,launch ,system1 #a1gjj1jjj1jjj shall be for launch vehicle development and #cea1cjj1jjj shall be for exploration ground systems3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration 7,,nasa7 shall provide to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 concurrent with the annual budget submission1 a #e year budget profile and funding projection that adheres to a #gj percent ,joint ,confidence ,level 7,,jcl7 and is consistent with the ,key ,decision ,point ,c 7,,kdp-,c7 for the ,space ,launch ,system and with the future ,,kdp-,c for the ,orion ,multi-,purpose ,crew ,vehicle3 ,provided further1 ,that in complying with the preceding proviso ,,nasa shall include budget profiles and funding projections that conform to the ,,kdp-,c management agreement for development completion of the ,space ,launch ,system by ,december #bjag1 and the management agreement for the ,orion ,multi-,purpose ,crew ,vehicle upon completing ,,kdp-,c3 ,provided further1 ,that in no case shall the ,,jcl of the ,space ,launch ,system or the ,orion ,multi-,purpose ,crew ,vehicle be less than the guidance outlined in ,,nasa ,procedural ,requirements #gabj4e;,e3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available for the ,orion ,multi-,purpose ,crew ,vehicle and ,space ,launch ,system are in addition to funds provided for these programs under the ,construction and ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration heading3 ,provided further1 ,that #hje1jjj1jjj shall be for commercial spaceflight activities3 ,provided further1 ,that #cjf1djj1jjj shall be for exploration research and development4 space operations ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 in the conduct and support of space operations research and development activities1 including research1 development1 operations1 support and services2 space flight1 spacecraft control and communications activities1 including operations1 production1 and services2 maintenance and repair1 facility planning and design2 program management2 personnel and related costs1 including uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 travel expenses2 purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and purchase1 lease1 charter1 maintenance and operation of mission and administrative aircraft1 #c1hbg1hjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 education ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 in the conduct and support of aerospace and aeronautical education research and development activities1 including research1 development1 operations1 support1 and services2 program management2 personnel and related costs1 including uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 travel expenses2 purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and purchase1 lease1 charter1 maintenance1 and operation of mission and administrative aircraft1 #aai1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which #ah1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,experimental ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research and #dj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,space ,grant ,college program4 ,safety1 ,security and ,mission ,services ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 in the conduct and support of science1 aeronautics1 space technology1 exploration1 space operations and education research and development activities1 including research1 development1 operations1 support1 and services2 maintenance and repair1 facility planning and design2 space flight1 spacecraft control1 and communications activities2 program management2 personnel and related costs1 including uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 travel expenses2 purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles2 not to exceed #fc1jjj for official reception and representation expenses2 and purchase1 lease1 charter1 maintenance1 and operation of mission and administrative aircraft1 #b1geh1ijj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 construction and environmental compliance and restoration ,for necessary expenses for construction of facilities including repair1 rehabilitation1 revitalization1 and modification of facilities1 construction of new facilities and additions to existing facilities1 facility planning and design1 and restoration1 and acquisition or condemnation of real property1 as authorized by law1 and environmental compliance and restoration1 #dai1ajj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided1 ,that of the #dbi1ajj1jjj provided for in direct obligations under this heading1 #dai1ajj1jjj is appropriated from the general fund and #aj1jjj1jjj is provided from recoveries of prior year obligations3 ,provided further1 ,that proceeds from leases deposited into this account shall be available for a period of #e years to the extent and in amounts as provided in annual appropriations ,acts3 ,provided further1 ,that such proceeds referred to in the preceding proviso shall be available for obligation for fiscal year #bjae in an amount not to exceed #i1ehd1ajj3 ,provided further1 ,that each annual budget request shall include an annual estimate of gross receipts and collections and proposed use of all funds collected pursuant to section #bjade of title #ea1 ,united ,states ,code4 office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #cg1jjj1jjj1 of which #ejj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 administrative provisions 7including transfer of funds7 ,funds for any announced prize otherwise authorized shall remain available1 without fiscal year limitation1 until the prize is claimed or the offer is withdrawn4 ,not to exceed #e percent of any appropriation made available for the current fiscal year for the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration in this ,act may be transferred between such appropriations1 but no such appropriation1 except as otherwise specifically provided1 shall be increased by more than #aj percent by any such transfers4 ,balances so transferred shall be merged with and available for the same purposes and the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred4 ,any transfer pursuant to this provision shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #eje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 ,the spending plan required by this ,act shall be provided by ,,nasa at the theme1 program1 project and activity level4 ,the spending plan1 as well as any subsequent change of an amount established in that spending plan that meets the notification requirements of section #eje of this ,act1 shall be treated as a reprogramming under section #eje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 7transfer of funds7 ,the unexpired balances of a previous account1 for activities for which funds are provided in this ,act1 may be transferred to the new account established in this ,act that provides such activities4 ,balances so transferred shall be merged with the funds in the newly established account1 but shall be available under the same terms1 conditions and period of time as previously appropriated4 ,national ,science ,foundation ,research and ,related ,activities ,for necessary expenses in carrying out the ,national ,science ,foundation ,act of #aiej 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq471 and ,public ,law #hf-bji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahhj et seq472 services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 maintenance and operation of aircraft and purchase of flight services for research support2 acquisition of aircraft2 and authorized travel2 #e1icc1fde1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which not to exceed #ebj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for polar research and operations support1 and for reimbursement to other ,federal agencies for operational and science support and logistical and other related activities for the ,united ,states ,antarctic program3 ,provided1 ,that receipts for scientific support services and materials furnished by the ,national ,research ,centers and other ,national ,science ,foundation supported research facilities may be credited to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #aei1fij1jjj shall be available for activities authorized by section #gjjb7;c77#b77;,a77iv7 of ,public ,law #aaj-fi4 major research equipment and facilities construction ,for necessary expenses for the acquisition1 construction1 commissioning1 and upgrading of major research equipment1 facilities1 and other such capital assets pursuant to the ,national ,science ,foundation ,act of #aiej 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq471 including authorized travel1 #bjj1gfj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 education and human resources ,for necessary expenses in carrying out science1 mathematics and engineering education and human resources programs and activities pursuant to the ,national ,science ,foundation ,act of #aiej 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq471 including services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 authorized travel1 and rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia1 #hff1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #fj1hij1jjj shall be available for activities authorized by section #gjcj of ,public ,law #aaj-fi4 ,agency ,operations and ,award ,management ,for agency operations and award management necessary in carrying out the ,national ,science ,foundation ,act of #aiej 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfa et seq472 services authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by sections #eija and #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia2 and reimbursement of the ,department of ,homeland ,security for security guard services2 #cbe1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #h1bhj is for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that contracts may be entered into under this heading in fiscal year #bjae for maintenance and operation of facilities and for other services to be provided during the next fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided for costs associated with the acquisition1 occupancy1 and related costs of new headquarters space1 not more than #bg1cgj1jjj shall remain available until expended4 ,office of the ,national ,science ,board ,for necessary expenses 7including payment of salaries1 authorized travel1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 the rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia1 and the employment of experts and consultants under section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 involved in carrying out section #d of the ,national ,science ,foundation ,act of #aiej 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfc7 and ,public ,law #hf-bji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahhj et seq471 #d1cgj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #b1ejj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses4 office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general as authorized by the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #ad1dcj1jjj1 of which #djj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,administrative ,provision ,not to exceed #e percent of any appropriation made available for the current fiscal year for the ,national ,science ,foundation in this ,act may be transferred between such appropriations1 but no such appropriation shall be increased by more than #aj percent by any such transfers4 ,any transfer pursuant to this section shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #eje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 ,this title may be cited as the ,science ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,,iv ,related ,agencies ,commission on ,civil ,rights ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,commission on ,civil ,rights1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles1 #i1bjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used to employ in excess of four full-time individuals under ,schedule ,c of the ,excepted ,service exclusive of one special assistant for each ,commissioner3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used to reimburse ,commissioners for more than #ge billable days1 with the exception of the chairperson1 who is permitted #abe billable days3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used for any activity or expense that is not explicitly authorized by section #c of the ,civil ,rights ,commission ,act of #aihc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aige;a74 ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission as authorized by title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd1 the ,age ,discrimination in ,employment ,act of #aifg1 the ,equal ,pay ,act of #aifc1 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij1 section #eja of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aiia1 the ,genetic ,information ,non-,discrimination ,act 7,,gina7 of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bcc71 the ,,ada ,amendments ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-cbe71 and the ,lilly ,ledbetter ,fair ,pay ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-b71 including services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by section #acdc7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 nonmonetary awards to private citizens2 and up to #cj1jjj1jjj for payments to ,state and local enforcement agencies for authorized services to the ,commission1 #cfd1ejj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,commission is authorized to make available for official reception and representation expenses not to exceed #b1bej from available funds3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,commission may take no action to implement any workforce repositioning1 restructuring1 or reorganization until such time as the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate have been notified of such proposals1 in accordance with the reprogramming requirements of section #eje of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,chair is authorized to accept and use any gift or donation to carry out the work of the ,commission4 ,international ,trade ,commission ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,international ,trade ,commission1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles and services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and not to exceed #b1bej for official reception and representation expenses1 #hd1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,legal ,services ,corporation ,payment to the ,legal ,services ,corporation ,for payment to the ,legal ,services ,corporation to carry out the purposes of the ,legal ,services ,corporation ,act of #aigd1 #cge1jjj1jjj1 of which #cdc1aej1jjj is for basic field programs and required independent audits2 #d1cej1jjj is for the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 of which such amounts as may be necessary may be used to conduct additional audits of recipients2 #ah1ejj1jjj is for management and grants oversight2 #d1jjj1jjj is for client self-help and information technology2 #d1jjj1jjj is for a ,pro ,bono ,innovation ,fund2 and #a1jjj1jjj is for loan repayment assistance3 ,provided1 ,that the ,legal ,services ,corporation may continue to provide locality pay to officers and employees at a rate no greater than that provided by the ,federal ,government to ,washington1 ,,dc-based employees as authorized by section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 notwithstanding section #ajje7;d7 of the ,legal ,services ,corporation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #biif7;d773 ,provided further1 ,that the authorities provided in section #bje of this ,act shall be applicable to the ,legal ,services ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that1 for the purposes of section #eje of this ,act1 the ,legal ,services ,corporation shall be considered an agency of the ,united ,states ,government4 ,administrative ,provision--,legal ,services ,corporation ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act to the ,legal ,services ,corporation shall be expended for any purpose prohibited or limited by1 or contrary to any of the provisions of1 sections #eja1 #ejb1 #ejc1 #ejd1 #eje1 and #ejf of ,public ,law #aje-aai1 and all funds appropriated in this ,act to the ,legal ,services ,corporation shall be subject to the same terms and conditions set forth in such sections1 except that all references in sections #ejb and #ejc to #aiig and #aiih shall be deemed to refer instead to #bjad and #bjae1 respectively4 ,marine ,mammal ,commission ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,marine ,mammal ,commission as authorized by title ,,ii of the ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acfa et seq471 #c1cdj1jjj4 ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 including the hire of passenger motor vehicles and the employment of experts and consultants as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ed1bej1jjj1 of which #a1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #abd1jjj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses4 ,state ,justice ,institute ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,state ,justice ,institute1 as authorized by the ,state ,justice ,institute ,authorization ,act of #aihd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgja et seq47 #e1aba1jjj1 of which #ejj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #b1bej shall be available for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that1 for the purposes of section #eje of this ,act1 the ,state ,justice ,institute shall be considered an agency of the ,united ,states ,government4 ,v ,general provisions 7including rescissions7 #eja4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by the ,congress4 #ejb4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein4 #ejc4 ,the expenditure of any appropriation under this ,act for any consulting service through procurement contract1 pursuant to section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be limited to those contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection1 except where otherwise provided under existing law1 or under existing ,executive order issued pursuant to existing law4 #ejd4 ,if any provision of this ,act or the application of such provision to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid1 the remainder of the ,act and the application of each provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid shall not be affected thereby4 #eje4 ,none of the funds provided under this ,act1 or provided under previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies funded by this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjae1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states derived by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that3 7#a7 creates or initiates a new program1 project or activity2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel by any means for any project or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted2 7#d7 relocates an office or employees2 7#e7 reorganizes or renames offices1 programs or activities2 7#f7 contracts out or privatizes any functions or activities presently performed by ,federal employees2 7#g7 augments existing programs1 projects or activities in excess of #ejj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less1 or reduces by #aj percent funding for any program1 project or activity1 or numbers of personnel by #aj percent2 or 7#h7 results from any general savings1 including savings from a reduction in personnel1 which would result in a change in existing programs1 projects or activities as approved by ,congress2 unless the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations are notified #ae days in advance of such reprogramming of funds by agencies 7excluding agencies of the ,department of ,justice7 funded by this ,act and #de days in advance of such reprogramming of funds by agencies of the ,department of ,justice funded by this ,act4 #ejf4 7a7 ,if it has been finally determined by a court or ,federal agency that any person intentionally affixed a label bearing a ,made in ,america inscription1 or any inscription with the same meaning1 to any product sold in or shipped to the ,united ,states that is not made in the ,united ,states1 the person shall be ineligible to receive any contract or subcontract made with funds made available in this ,act1 pursuant to the debarment1 suspension1 and ineligibility procedures described in sections #i4djj through #i4dji of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 7#a7 ,to the extent practicable1 with respect to authorized purchases of promotional items1 funds made available by this ,act shall be used to purchase items that are manufactured1 produced1 or assembled in the ,united ,states1 its territories or possessions4 7#b7 ,the term promotional items has the meaning given the term in ,,omb ,circular ,a-#hg1 ,attachment ,b1 ,item 7#a77;f77#c74 #ejg4 7a7 ,the ,departments of ,commerce and ,justice1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration shall provide to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a quarterly report on the status of balances of appropriations at the account level4 ,for unobligated1 uncommitted balances and unobligated1 committed balances the quarterly reports shall separately identify the amounts attributable to each source year of appropriation from which the balances were derived4 ,for balances that are obligated1 but unexpended1 the quarterly reports shall separately identify amounts by the year of obligation4 7b7 ,the report described in subsection 7a7 shall be submitted within #cj days of the end of each quarter4 7c7 ,if a department or agency is unable to fulfill any aspect of a reporting requirement described in subsection 7a7 due to a limitation of a current accounting system1 the department or agency shall fulfill such aspect to the maximum extent practicable under such accounting system and shall identify and describe in each quarterly report the extent to which such aspect is not fulfilled4 #ejh4 ,any costs incurred by a department or agency funded under this ,act resulting from1 or to prevent1 personnel actions taken in response to funding reductions included in this ,act shall be absorbed within the total budgetary resources available to such department or agency3 ,provided1 ,that the authority to transfer funds between appropriations accounts as may be necessary to carry out this section is provided in addition to authorities included elsewhere in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that use of funds to carry out this section shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #eje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section3 ,provided further1 ,that for the ,department of ,commerce1 this section shall also apply to actions taken for the care and protection of loan collateral or grant property4 #eji4 ,none of the funds provided by this ,act shall be available to promote the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products1 or to seek the reduction or removal by any foreign country of restrictions on the marketing of tobacco or tobacco products1 except for restrictions which are not applied equally to all tobacco or tobacco products of the same type4 #eaj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 amounts deposited or available in the ,fund established by section #adjb of chapter ,,xiv of title ,,ii of ,public ,law #ih-dgc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfja7 in any fiscal year in excess of #b1cfa1jjj1jjj shall not be available for obligation until the following fiscal year3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #adjb7;d7 of such ,act1 of the amounts available from the ,fund for obligation #aj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended to the ,department of ,justice ,office of ,inspector ,general for oversight and auditing purposes4 #eaa4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,justice in this ,act may be used to discriminate against or denigrate the religious or moral beliefs of students who participate in programs for which financial assistance is provided from those funds1 or of the parents or legal guardians of such students4 #eab4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this ,act or any other appropriations ,act4 #eac4 ,any funds provided in this ,act used to implement ,e-,government ,initiatives shall be subject to the procedures set forth in section #eje of this ,act4 #ead4 7a7 ,the ,inspectors ,general of the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of ,justice1 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and the ,legal ,services ,corporation shall conduct audits1 pursuant to the ,inspector ,general ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 of grants or contracts for which funds are appropriated by this ,act1 and shall submit reports to ,congress on the progress of such audits1 which may include preliminary findings and a description of areas of particular interest1 within #ahj days after initiating such an audit and every #ahj days thereafter until any such audit is completed4 7b7 ,within #fj days after the date on which an audit described in subsection 7a7 by an ,inspector ,general is completed1 the ,secretary1 ,attorney ,general1 ,administrator1 ,director1 or ,president1 as appropriate1 shall make the results of the audit available to the public on the ,internet website maintained by the ,department1 ,administration1 ,foundation1 or ,corporation1 respectively4 ,the results shall be made available in redacted form to exclude-- 7#a7 any matter described in section #eeb7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 sensitive personal information for any individual1 the public access to which could be used to commit identity theft or for other inappropriate or unlawful purposes4 7c7 ,any person awarded a grant or contract funded by amounts appropriated by this ,act shall submit a statement to the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,administrator1 ,director1 or ,president1 as appropriate1 certifying that no funds derived from the grant or contract will be made available through a subcontract or in any other manner to another person who has a financial interest in the person awarded the grant or contract4 7d7 ,the provisions of the preceding subsections of this section shall take effect #cj days after the date on which the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,government ,ethics1 determines that a uniform set of rules and requirements1 substantially similar to the requirements in such subsections1 consistently apply under the executive branch ethics program to all ,federal departments1 agencies1 and entities4 #eae4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act may be used by the ,departments of ,commerce and ,justice1 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 or the ,national ,science ,foundation to acquire a high-impact or moderate-impact information system1 as defined for security categorization in the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology's 7,,nist7 ,federal ,information ,processing ,standard ,publication #aii1 ,standards for ,security ,categorization of ,federal ,information and ,information ,systems unless the agency has-- 7#a7 reviewed the supply chain risk for the information systems against criteria developed by ,,nist to inform acquisition decisions for high-impact and moderate-impact information systems within the ,federal ,government2 7#b7 reviewed the supply chain risk from the presumptive awardee against available and relevant threat information provided by the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and other appropriate agencies2 and 7#c7 in consultation with the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation or other appropriate ,federal entity1 conducted an assessment of any risk of cyber-espionage or sabotage associated with the acquisition of such system1 including any risk associated with such system being produced1 manufactured1 or assembled by one or more entities identified by the ,united ,states ,government as posing a cyber threat1 including but not limited to1 those that may be owned1 directed1 or subsidized by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act may be used to acquire a high-impact or moderate-impact information system reviewed and assessed under subsection 7a7 unless the head of the assessing entity described in subsection 7a7 has-- 7#a7 developed1 in consultation with ,,nist and supply chain risk management experts1 a mitigation strategy for any identified risks2 7#b7 determined that the acquisition of such system is in the national interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 reported that determination to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 #eaf4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act shall be used in any way whatsoever to support or justify the use of torture by any official or contract employee of the ,united ,states ,government4 #eag4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law or treaty1 none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act or any other ,act may be expended or obligated by a department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states to pay administrative expenses or to compensate an officer or employee of the ,united ,states in connection with requiring an export license for the export to ,canada of components1 parts1 accessories or attachments for firearms listed in ,category ,i1 section #aba4a of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7,international ,trafficking in ,arms ,regulations 7,,itar71 part #aba1 as it existed on ,april #a1 #bjje7 with a total value not exceeding #ejj wholesale in any transaction1 provided that the conditions of subsection 7b7 of this section are met by the exporting party for such articles4 7b7 ,the foregoing exemption from obtaining an export license-- 7#a7 does not exempt an exporter from filing any ,shipper's ,export ,declaration or notification letter required by law1 or from being otherwise eligible under the laws of the ,united ,states to possess1 ship1 transport1 or export the articles enumerated in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 does not permit the export without a license of-- 7,a7 fully automatic firearms and components and parts for such firearms1 other than for end use by the ,federal ,government1 or a ,provincial or ,municipal ,government of ,canada2 7,b7 barrels1 cylinders1 receivers 7frames7 or complete breech mechanisms for any firearm listed in ,category ,i1 other than for end use by the ,federal ,government1 or a ,provincial or ,municipal ,government of ,canada2 or 7,c7 articles for export from ,canada to another foreign destination4 7c7 ,in accordance with this section1 the ,district ,directors of ,customs and postmasters shall permit the permanent or temporary export without a license of any unclassified articles specified in subsection 7a7 to ,canada for end use in ,canada or return to the ,united ,states1 or temporary import of ,canadian-origin items from ,canada for end use in the ,united ,states or return to ,canada for a ,canadian citizen4 7d7 ,the ,president may require export licenses under this section on a temporary basis if the ,president determines1 upon publication first in the ,federal ,register1 that the ,government of ,canada has implemented or maintained inadequate import controls for the articles specified in subsection 7a71 such that a significant diversion of such articles has and continues to take place for use in international terrorism or in the escalation of a conflict in another nation4 ,the ,president shall terminate the requirements of a license when reasons for the temporary requirements have ceased4 #eah4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states receiving appropriated funds under this ,act or any other ,act shall obligate or expend in any way such funds to pay administrative expenses or the compensation of any officer or employee of the ,united ,states to deny any application submitted pursuant to #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7;b77#a77;,b7 and qualified pursuant to #bg ,,cfr section #dgh4aab or 4#aac1 for a permit to import ,united ,states origin curios or relics firearms1 parts1 or ammunition4 #eai4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to include in any new bilateral or multilateral trade agreement the text of-- 7#a7 paragraph #b of article #af4g of the ,united ,states-,singapore ,free ,trade ,agreement2 7#b7 paragraph #d of article #ag4i of the ,united ,states-,australia ,free ,trade ,agreement2 or 7#c7 paragraph #d of article #ae4i of the ,united ,states-,morocco ,free ,trade ,agreement4 #ebj4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to authorize or issue a national security letter in contravention of any of the following laws authorizing the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation to issue national security letters3 ,the ,right to ,financial ,privacy ,act2 ,the ,electronic ,communications ,privacy ,act2 ,the ,fair ,credit ,reporting ,act2 ,the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg2 ,,usa ,,patriot ,act2 and the laws amended by these ,acts4 #eba4 ,if at any time during any quarter1 the program manager of a project within the jurisdiction of the ,departments of ,commerce or ,justice1 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 or the ,national ,science ,foundation totaling more than #ge1jjj1jjj has reasonable cause to believe that the total program cost has increased by #aj percent or more1 the program manager shall immediately inform the respective ,secretary1 ,administrator1 or ,director4 ,the ,secretary1 ,administrator1 or ,director shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations within #cj days in writing of such increase1 and shall include in such notice3 the date on which such determination was made2 a statement of the reasons for such increases2 the action taken and proposed to be taken to control future cost growth of the project2 changes made in the performance or schedule milestones and the degree to which such changes have contributed to the increase in total program costs or procurement costs2 new estimates of the total project or procurement costs2 and a statement validating that the project's management structure is adequate to control total project or procurement costs4 #ebb4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act1 or made available by the transfer of funds in this ,act1 for intelligence or intelligence related activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the ,congress for purposes of section #ejd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dad7 during fiscal year #bjae until the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for fiscal year #bjae4 #ebc4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to enter into a contract in an amount greater than #e1jjj1jjj or to award a grant in excess of such amount unless the prospective contractor or grantee certifies in writing to the agency awarding the contract or grant that1 to the best of its knowledge and belief1 the contractor or grantee has filed all ,federal tax returns required during the three years preceding the certification1 has not been convicted of a criminal offense under the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 and has not1 more than #ij days prior to certification1 been notified of any unpaid ,federal tax assessment for which the liability remains unsatisfied1 unless the assessment is the subject of an installment agreement or offer in compromise that has been approved by the ,internal ,revenue ,service and is not in default1 or the assessment is the subject of a non-frivolous administrative or judicial proceeding4 7rescissions7 #ebd4 7a7 ,of the unobligated balances available to the ,department of ,commerce1 the following funds are hereby rescinded1 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjae1 from the following accounts in the specified amounts-- 7#a7 ,departmental ,management1 ,franchise ,fund1 #b1ijf1jjj2 and 7#b7 ,economic ,development ,administration1 ,economic ,development ,assistance ,programs1 #e1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,of the unobligated balances available to the ,department of ,justice1 the following funds are hereby rescinded1 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjae1 from the following accounts in the specified amounts-- 7#a7 ,working ,capital ,fund1 #ii1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 ,tactical ,law ,enforcement ,wireless ,communications1 #b1jjj1jjj2 7#c7 ,detention ,trustee1 #bc1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 ,legal ,activities1 ,assets ,forfeiture ,fund1 #aic1jjj1jjj2 7#e7 ,legal ,activities1 ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,general ,legal ,activities1 #aj1jjj1jjj2 7#f7 ,legal ,activities1 ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,antitrust ,division1 #f1jjj1jjj2 7#g7 ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,united ,states ,attorneys1 #i1jjj1jjj2 7#h7 ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 ,federal ,prisoner ,detention1 #ahh1jjj1jjj2 7#i7 ,bureau of ,alcohol1 ,tobacco1 ,firearms and ,explosives1 ,salaries and ,expenses1 #c1bjj1jjj2 7#aj7 ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement ,activities1 ,office on ,violence ,against ,women1 ,violence ,against ,women ,prevention and ,prosecution ,programs1 #af1jjj1jjj2 7#aa7 ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement ,activities1 ,office of ,justice ,programs1 #hb1ejj1jjj2 and 7#ab7 ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement ,activities1 ,community ,oriented ,policing ,services1 #dj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,the ,departments of ,commerce and ,justice shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report no later than ,september #a1 #bjae1 specifying the amount of each rescission made pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b74 #ebe4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to purchase first class or premium airline travel in contravention of sections #cja-aj4abb through #cja-aj4abd of title #da of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #ebf4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to send or otherwise pay for the attendance of more than #ej employees from a ,federal department or agency at any single conference occurring outside the ,united ,states unless such conference is a law enforcement training or operational conference for law enforcement personnel and the majority of ,federal employees in attendance are law enforcement personnel stationed outside the ,united ,states4 #ebg4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this ,act may be used in a manner that is inconsistent with the principal negotiating objective of the ,united ,states with respect to trade remedy laws to preserve the ability of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to enforce vigorously its trade laws1 including antidumping1 countervailing duty1 and safeguard laws2 7#b7 to avoid agreements that-- 7,a7 lessen the effectiveness of domestic and international disciplines on unfair trade1 especially dumping and subsidies2 or 7,b7 lessen the effectiveness of domestic and international safeguard provisions1 in order to ensure that ,united ,states workers1 agricultural producers1 and firms can compete fully on fair terms and enjoy the benefits of reciprocal trade concessions2 and 7#c7 to address and remedy market distortions that lead to dumping and subsidization1 including overcapacity1 cartelization1 and market-access barriers4 #ebh4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this or any other ,act may be used to transfer1 release1 or assist in the transfer or release to or within the ,united ,states1 its territories1 or possessions ,khalid ,sheikh ,mohammed or any other detainee who-- 7#a7 is not a ,united ,states citizen or a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is or was held on or after ,june #bd1 #bjji1 at the ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 by the ,department of ,defense4 #ebi4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this or any other ,act may be used to construct1 acquire1 or modify any facility in the ,united ,states1 its territories1 or possessions to house any individual described in subsection 7c7 for the purposes of detention or imprisonment in the custody or under the effective control of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any modification of facilities at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 7c7 ,an individual described in this subsection is any individual who1 as of ,june #bd1 #bjji1 is located at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 and who-- 7#a7 is not a citizen of the ,united ,states or a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is-- 7,a7 in the custody or under the effective control of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 otherwise under detention at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 #ecj4 ,to the extent practicable1 funds made available in this ,act should be used to purchase light bulbs that are ,energy ,star qualified or have the ,federal ,energy ,management ,program designation4 #eca4 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall instruct any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states receiving funds appropriated under this ,act to track undisbursed balances in expired grant accounts and include in its annual performance plan and performance and accountability reports the following3 7#a7 ,details on future action the department1 agency1 or instrumentality will take to resolve undisbursed balances in expired grant accounts4 7#b7 ,the method that the department1 agency1 or instrumentality uses to track undisbursed balances in expired grant accounts4 7#c7 ,identification of undisbursed balances in expired grant accounts that may be returned to the ,treasury of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,in the preceding #c fiscal years1 details on the total number of expired grant accounts with undisbursed balances 7on the first day of each fiscal year7 for the department1 agency1 or instrumentality and the total finances that have not been obligated to a specific project remaining in the accounts4 #ecb4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used for the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration 7,,nasa7 or the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy 7,,ostp7 to develop1 design1 plan1 promulgate1 implement1 or execute a bilateral policy1 program1 order1 or contract of any kind to participate1 collaborate1 or coordinate bilaterally in any way with ,china or any ,chinese-owned company unless such activities are specifically authorized by a law enacted after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to effectuate the hosting of official ,chinese visitors at facilities belonging to or utilized by ,,nasa4 7c7 ,the limitations described in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not apply to activities which ,,nasa or ,,ostp has certified-- 7#a7 pose no risk of resulting in the transfer of technology1 data1 or other information with national security or economic security implications to ,china or a ,chinese-owned company2 and 7#b7 will not involve knowing interactions with officials who have been determined by the ,united ,states to have direct involvement with violations of human rights4 7d7 ,any certification made under subsection 7c7 shall be submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate no later than #cj days prior to the activity in question and shall include a description of the purpose of the activity1 its agenda1 its major participants1 and its location and timing4 #ecc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to pay the salaries or expenses of personnel to deny1 or fail to act on1 an application for the importation of any model of shotgun if-- 7#a7 all other requirements of law with respect to the proposed importation are met2 and 7#b7 no application for the importation of such model of shotgun1 in the same configuration1 had been denied by the ,attorney ,general prior to ,january #a1 #bjaa1 on the basis that the shotgun was not particularly suitable for or readily adaptable to sporting purposes4 #ecd4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing1 downloading1 and exchanging of pornography4 7b7 ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall limit the use of funds necessary for any ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local law enforcement agency or any other entity carrying out criminal investigations1 prosecution1 or adjudication activities4 #ece4 ,the ,departments of ,commerce and ,justice1 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 and the ,national ,science ,foundation shall submit spending plans1 signed by the respective department or agency head1 to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate within #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ecf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be obligated or expended to implement the ,arms ,trade ,treaty until the ,senate approves a resolution of ratification for the ,treaty4 #ecg4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act under the heading ,pacific ,coastal ,salmon ,recovery may be used for grant guidelines or requirements to establish minimum riparian buffers4 #ech4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act to the ,department of ,justice may be used1 with respect to the ,states of ,alabama1 ,alaska1 ,arizona1 ,california1 ,colorado1 ,connecticut1 ,delaware1 ,district of ,columbia1 ,florida1 ,hawaii1 ,illinois1 ,iowa1 ,kentucky1 ,maine1 ,maryland1 ,massachusetts1 ,michigan1 ,minnesota1 ,mississippi1 ,missouri1 ,montana1 ,nevada1 ,new ,hampshire1 ,new ,jersey1 ,new ,mexico1 ,oregon1 ,rhode ,island1 ,south ,carolina1 ,tennessee1 ,utah1 ,vermont1 ,washington1 and ,wisconsin1 to prevent such ,states from implementing their own ,state laws that authorize the use1 distribution1 possession1 or cultivation of medical marijuana4 #eci4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of section #gfjf 7,legitimacy of ,industrial ,hemp ,research7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi7 by the ,department of ,justice or the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration4 #edj4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to relinquish the responsibility of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration during fiscal year #bjae with respect to ,internet domain name system functions1 including responsibility with respect to the authoritative root zone file and the ,internet ,assigned ,numbers ,authority functions4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 of this section shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjae4 #eda4 7a7 ,in general ,during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjae1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjae1 the provisions of chapter #c of title ,,ii of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bcda et seq471 as in effect on ,december #ca1 #bjad1 shall apply1 except that in applying and administering such provisions1 section #bef7;b7 of that ,act shall be applied and administered by substituting #af1jjj1jjj for the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjae1 and ending ,december #ca1 #bjae for #af1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjc through #bjjg1 and #d1jjj1jjj for the #c-month period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjjg4 7b7 ,termination ,during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjae1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjae1 section #bhe of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga note71 as in effect on ,december #ca1 #bjad1 shall apply1 except that in applying and administering that section1 subsection 7b7 of that section shall be applied and administered as if paragraph 7#a7 read as follows3 7#a7 ,assistance for firms 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 assistance may not be provided under chapter #c after ,december #ca1 #bjae4 7,b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 any assistance approved under chapter #c on or before ,december #ca1 #bjae1 may be provided-- 7i7 to the extent funds are available pursuant to such chapter for such purpose2 and 7ii7 to the extent the recipient of the assistance is otherwise eligible to receive such assistance4 4 ,,vi ,travel ,promotion1 ,enhancement1 and ,modernization ,act of #bjad #fja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,travel ,promotion1 ,enhancement1 and ,modernization ,act of #bjad4 #fjb4 ,board of directors ,subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 of the ,travel ,promotion ,act of #bjji 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baca7;b77#b77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking promotion and marketing and inserting promotion or marketing2 and 7,b7 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,at least #e members of the board shall have experience working in ,united ,states multinational entities with marketing budgets4 ,at least #b members of the board shall be audit committee financial experts 7as defined by the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission in accordance with section #djg of ,public ,law #ajg-bjd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gbfe774 ,all members of the board shall be a current or former chief executive officer1 chief financial officer1 or chief marketing officer1 or have held an equivalent management position42 and 7#b7 in clause 7x71 by striking intercity passenger railroad business and inserting land or sea passenger transportation sector4 #fjc4 ,annual report to ,congress ,subsection 7c77#c7 of the ,travel ,promotion ,act of #bjji 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baca7;c77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraph 7,i72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,f7 the following3 7,g7 a description of1 and rationales for1 the ,corporation's efforts to focus on specific countries and populations2 7,h7 7i7 a description of1 and rationales for1 the ,corporation's combination of media channels employed in meeting the promotional objectives of its marketing campaign2 7ii7 the ratio in which such channels are used2 and 7iii7 a justification for the use and ratio of such channels2 and 4 #fjd4 ,biannual review of procedures to determine fair market value of goods and services ,subsection 7d77#c7 of the ,travel ,promotion ,act of #bjji 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baca7;d77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking #hj percent and inserting #gj percent2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,maintenance of an in-kind contributions policy ,the ,corporation shall maintain an in-kind contributions policy4 7,f7 ,formalized procedures for in-kind contributions policy ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,travel ,promotion1 ,enhancement1 and ,modernization ,act of #bjad1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 in coordination with the ,corporation1 shall establish formal1 publicly available procedures specifying time frames and conditions for-- 7i7 making and agreeing to revisions of the ,corporation's in-kind contributions policy2 and 7ii7 addressing and resolving disagreements between the ,corporation and its partners1 including the ,secretary of ,commerce1 regarding the in-kind contributions policy4 7,g7 ,biannual review of procedures to determine fair market value of goods and services ,the ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,commerce 7or their designees7 shall meet on a biannual basis to review the procedures to determine the fair market value of goods and services received from non-,federal sources by the ,corporation under subparagraph 7,b74 4 #fje4 ,extension of ,travel ,promotion ,act of #bjji 7a7 ,in general ,the ,travel ,promotion ,act of #bjji 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#e77;,a77iv71 by striking all ,states and the ,district of ,columbia and inserting all ,states and territories of the ,united ,states and the ,district of ,columbia12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking #bjae and inserting #bjbj2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking fiscal year #bjaa1 #bjab1 #bjac1 #bjad1 or #bjae and inserting each of the fiscal years #bjaa through #bjbj4 7b7 ,sunset of ,travel ,promotion ,fund fee ,section #bag7;h77#c77;,b77iii7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahg7;h77#c77;,b77iii77 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjae and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbj4 #fjf4 ,accountability2 procurement requirements ,the ,travel ,promotion ,act of #bjji 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baca71 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 and 7h7 as subsections 7h71 7e71 7i71 and 7j71 respectively2 7#b7 by moving subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7 so that it follows subsection 7d72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c71 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #ejj1jjj2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7e71 as redesignated1 the following3 7f7 ,accountability 7#a7 ,performance plans and measures ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,travel ,promotion1 ,enhancement1 and ,modernization ,act of #bjad1 the ,corporation shall-- 7,a7 establish performance metrics including1 time frames1 evaluation methodologies1 and data sources for measuring-- 7i7 the effectiveness of marketing efforts by the ,corporation1 including its progress in achieving the long-term goals of increased traveler visits to and spending in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 whether increases in visitation and spending have occurred in response to external influences1 such as economic conditions or exchange rates1 rather than in response to the efforts of the ,corporation2 and 7iii7 any cost or benefit to the economy of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 conduct periodic program evaluations in response to the data resulting from measurements under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,,gao accountability ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,corporation receives a report from the ,government ,accountability ,office with recommendations for the ,corporation1 the ,corporation shall submit a report to ,congress that describes the actions taken by the ,corporation in response to the recommendations in such report4 7g7 ,procurement requirements ,the ,corporation shall-- 7#a7 establish a competitive procurement process2 and 7#b7 certify in its annual report to ,congress under subsection 7c77#c7 that any contracts entered into were in compliance with the established competitive procurement process4 4 #fjg4 ,repeal of assessment authority ,the ,travel ,promotion ,act of #bjji 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baca71 as amended by this ,act1 is further amended by striking subsection 7e7 7as redesignated by section #fjf7a7 of this ,act74 ,,vii ,revitalize ,american ,manufacturing and ,innovation ,act of #bjad #gja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,revitalize ,american ,manufacturing and ,innovation ,act of #bjad4 #gjb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,in #bjab1 manufacturers contributed #b4jc trillion to the economy1 or #a_/h of ,united ,states ,gross ,domestic ,product4 7#b7 ,for every #a4jj spent in manufacturing1 another #a4cb is added to the economy1 the highest multiplier effect of any economic sector4 7#c7 ,manufacturing supports an estimated #ag1djj1jjj jobs in the ,united ,states--about #a in #f private-sector jobs4 ,more than #ab1jjj1jjj ,americans 7or #i percent of the workforce7 are employed directly in manufacturing4 7#d7 ,in #bjab1 the average manufacturing worker in the ,united ,states earned #gg1eje annually1 including pay and benefits4 ,the average worker in all industries earned #fb1jfc4 7#e7 ,taken alone1 manufacturing in the ,united ,states would be the #hth largest economy in the world4 7#f7 ,manufacturers in the ,united ,states perform two-thirds of all private-sector research and development in the ,united ,states1 driving more innovation than any other sector4 #gjc4 ,establishment of network for manufacturing innovation ,the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bga et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating section #cd as section #ce2 and 7#b7 by inserting after section #cc 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghr7 the following3 #cd4 ,network for manufacturing innovation 7a7 ,establishment of network for manufacturing innovation program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish within the ,institute a program to be known as the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program74 7#b7 ,purposes of program ,the purposes of the ,program are-- 7,a7 to improve the competitiveness of ,united ,states manufacturing and to increase the production of goods manufactured predominantly within the ,united ,states2 7,b7 to stimulate ,united ,states leadership in advanced manufacturing research1 innovation1 and technology2 7,c7 to facilitate the transition of innovative technologies into scalable1 cost-effective1 and high-performing manufacturing capabilities2 7,d7 to facilitate access by manufacturing enterprises to capital-intensive infrastructure1 including high-performance electronics and computing1 and the supply chains that enable these technologies2 7,e7 to accelerate the development of an advanced manufacturing workforce2 7,f7 to facilitate peer exchange of and the documentation of best practices in addressing advanced manufacturing challenges2 7,g7 to leverage non-,federal sources of support to promote a stable and sustainable business model without the need for long-term ,federal funding2 and 7,h7 to create and preserve jobs4 7#c7 ,support ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall carry out the purposes set forth in paragraph 7#b7 by supporting-- 7,a7 the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation established under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 the establishment of centers for manufacturing innovation4 7#d7 ,director ,the ,secretary shall carry out the ,program through the ,director4 7b7 ,establishment of network for manufacturing innovation 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the ,program1 the ,secretary shall establish a network of centers for manufacturing innovation4 7#b7 ,designation ,the network established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation 7referred to in this section as the ,network74 7c7 ,centers for manufacturing innovation 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of this section1 a center for manufacturing innovation is a center that-- 7,a7 has been established by a person or group of persons to address challenges in advanced manufacturing and to assist manufacturers in retaining or expanding industrial production and jobs in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 has a predominant focus on a manufacturing process1 novel material1 enabling technology1 supply chain integration methodology1 or another relevant aspect of advanced manufacturing1 such as nanotechnology applications1 advanced ceramics1 photonics and optics1 composites1 biobased and advanced materials1 flexible hybrid technologies1 and tool development for microelectronics2 7,c7 as determined by the ,secretary1 has the potential-- 7i7 to improve the competitiveness of ,united ,states manufacturing1 including key advanced manufacturing technologies such as nanotechnology1 advanced ceramics1 photonics and optics1 composites1 biobased and advanced materials1 flexible hybrid technologies1 and tool development for microelectronics2 7ii7 to accelerate non-,federal investment in advanced manufacturing production capacity in the ,united ,states2 or 7iii7 to enable the commercial application of new technologies or industry-wide manufacturing processes2 and 7,d7 includes active participation among representatives from multiple industrial entities1 research universities1 community colleges1 and such other entities as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 which may include industry-led consortia1 career and technical education schools1 ,federal laboratories1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 businesses1 educational institutions1 and nonprofit organizations4 7#b7 ,activities ,activities of a center for manufacturing innovation may include the following3 7,a7 ,research1 development1 and demonstration projects1 including proof-of-concept development and prototyping1 to reduce the cost1 time1 and risk of commercializing new technologies and improvements in existing technologies1 processes1 products1 and research and development of materials to solve precompetitive industrial problems with economic or national security implications4 7,b7 ,development and implementation of education1 training1 and workforce recruitment courses1 materials1 and programs4 7,c7 ,development of innovative methodologies and practices for supply chain integration and introduction of new technologies into supply chains4 7,d7 ,outreach and engagement with small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises1 including women and minority owned manufacturing enterprises1 in addition to large manufacturing enterprises4 7,e7 ,such other activities as the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,federal departments and agencies whose missions contribute to or are affected by advanced manufacturing1 considers consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7a77#b74 7#c7 ,additional centers for manufacturing innovation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,additive ,manufacturing ,innovation ,institute and other manufacturing centers formally recognized as manufacturing innovation centers pursuant to ,federal law or executive actions1 or under pending interagency review for such recognition as of the date of enactment of the ,revitalize ,american ,manufacturing and ,innovation ,act of #bjad1 shall be considered centers for manufacturing innovation1 but such centers shall not receive any financial assistance under subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,network participation ,a manufacturing center that is substantially similar to those established under this subsection but that does not receive financial assistance under subsection 7d7 may1 upon request of the center1 be recognized as a center for manufacturing innovation by the ,secretary for purposes of participation in the ,network4 7d7 ,financial assistance to establish and support centers for manufacturing innovation 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall award financial assistance to a person or group of persons to assist the organization in planning1 establishing1 or supporting a center for manufacturing innovation4 7#b7 ,application ,a person or group of persons seeking financial assistance under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application therefor at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 ,the application shall1 at a minimum1 describe the specific sources and amounts of non-,federal financial support for the center on the date financial assistance is sought1 as well as the anticipated sources and amounts of non-,federal financial support during the period for which the center could be eligible for continued ,federal financial assistance under this section4 7#c7 ,open process ,in soliciting applications for financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall ensure an open process that will allow for the consideration of all applications relevant to advanced manufacturing regardless of technology area4 7#d7 ,selection 7,a7 ,competitive1 merit review ,in awarding financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall use a competitive1 merit review process that includes peer review by a diverse group of individuals with relevant expertise from both the private and public sectors4 7,b7 ,participation in process 7i7 ,in general ,no political appointee may participate on a peer review panel4 ,the ,secretary shall implement a conflict of interest policy that ensures public transparency and accountability1 and requires full disclosure of any real or potential conflicts of interest on the parts of individuals that participate in the merit selection process4 7ii7 ,definition ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the term political appointee means any individual who-- 7,i7 is employed in a position described under sections #ecab through #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 7relating to the ,executive ,schedule72 7,,ii7 is a limited term appointee1 limited emergency appointee1 or noncareer appointee in the ,senior ,executive ,service1 as defined under paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g71 respectively1 of section #cacb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,,iii7 is employed in a position in the executive branch of the ,government of a confidential or policy-determining character under schedule ,c of subpart ,c of part #bac of title #e of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,c7 ,performance measurement1 transparency1 and accountability ,for each award of financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 make publicly available at the time of the award a description of the bases for the award1 including an explanation of the relative merits of the winning applicant as compared to other applications received1 if applicable2 and 7ii7 develop and implement metrics-based performance measures to assess the effectiveness of the activities funded4 7,d7 ,collaboration ,in awarding financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 acting through the ,national ,program ,office established under subsection 7f77#a71 collaborate with ,federal departments and agencies whose missions contribute to or are affected by advanced manufacturing4 7,e7 ,considerations ,in selecting a person who submitted an application under paragraph 7#b7 for an award of financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider1 at a minimum1 the following3 7i7 ,the potential of the center for manufacturing innovation to advance domestic manufacturing and the likelihood of economic impact1 including the creation or preservation of jobs1 in the predominant focus areas of the center for manufacturing innovation4 7ii7 ,the commitment of continued financial support1 advice1 participation1 and other contributions from non-,federal sources1 to provide leverage and resources to promote a stable and sustainable business model without the need for long-term ,federal funding4 7iii7 ,whether the financial support provided to the center for manufacturing innovation from non-,federal sources significantly exceeds the requested ,federal financial assistance4 7iv7 ,how the center for manufacturing innovation will increase the non-,federal investment in advanced manufacturing research in the ,united ,states4 7v7 ,how the center for manufacturing innovation will engage with small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises1 to improve the capacity of such enterprises to commercialize new processes and technologies4 7vi7 ,how the center for manufacturing innovation will carry out educational and workforce activities that meet industrial needs related to the predominant focus areas of the center4 7vii7 ,how the center for manufacturing innovation will advance economic competitiveness and generate substantial benefits to the ,nation that extend beyond the direct return to participants in the ,program4 7viii7 ,whether the predominant focus of the center for manufacturing innovation is a manufacturing process1 novel material1 enabling technology1 supply chain integration methodology1 or other relevant aspect of advanced manufacturing that has not already been commercialized1 marketed1 distributed1 or sold by another entity4 7ix7 ,how the center for manufacturing innovation will strengthen and leverage the assets of a region4 7x7 ,how the center for manufacturing will encourage the education and training of veterans and individuals with disabilities4 7#e7 ,limitations on awards 7,a7 ,in general ,no award of financial assistance may be made under paragraph 7#a7 to a center of manufacturing innovation after the #g-year period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary first awards financial assistance to that center under that paragraph4 7,b7 ,matching funds and preferences ,the total ,federal financial assistance awarded to a center of manufacturing innovation1 including the financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 in a given year shall not exceed #ej percent of the total funding of the center in that year1 except that the ,secretary may make an exception in the case of large capital facilities or equipment purchases4 ,the ,secretary shall give weighted preference to applicants seeking less than the maximum ,federal share of funds allowed under this paragraph4 7,c7 ,funding decrease ,the amount of financial assistance provided to a center of manufacturing innovation under paragraph 7#a7 shall decrease after the second year of funding for the center1 and shall continue to decrease thereafter in each year in which financial assistance is provided1 unless the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the center is otherwise meeting its stated goals and metrics under this section2 7ii7 unforeseen circumstances have altered the center's anticipated funding2 and 7iii7 the center can identify future non-,federal funding sources that would warrant a temporary exemption from the limitations established in this subparagraph4 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,general rule ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 no funds are authorized to be appropriated by the ,revitalize ,american ,manufacturing and ,innovation ,act of #bjad for carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,authority 7,a7 ,,nist ,industrial ,technical ,services account ,to the extent provided for in advance by appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary may use not to exceed #e1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjae through #bjbd to carry out this section from amounts appropriated to the ,institute for ,industrial ,technical ,services4 7,b7 ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy account ,to the extent provided for in advance by appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary of ,energy may transfer to the ,institute not to exceed #bej1jjj1jjj for the period encompassing fiscal years #bjae through #bjbd for the ,secretary to carry out this section from amounts appropriated for advanced manufacturing research and development within the ,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy account for the ,department of ,energy4 7f7 ,national program office 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish1 within the ,institute1 the ,national ,office of the ,network for ,manufacturing ,innovation ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,national ,program ,office71 which shall oversee and carry out the ,program4 7#b7 ,functions ,the functions of the ,national ,program ,office are-- 7,a7 to oversee the planning1 management1 and coordination of the ,program2 7,b7 to enter into memorandums of understanding with ,federal departments and agencies whose missions contribute to or are affected by advanced manufacturing1 to carry out the purposes described in subsection 7a77#b72 7,c7 to develop1 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,revitalize ,american ,manufacturing and ,innovation ,act of #bjad1 and update not less frequently than once every #c years thereafter1 a strategic plan to guide the ,program2 7,d7 to establish such procedures1 processes1 and criteria as may be necessary and appropriate to maximize cooperation and coordinate the activities of the ,program with programs and activities of other ,federal departments and agencies whose missions contribute to or are affected by advanced manufacturing2 7,e7 to establish a clearinghouse of public information related to the activities of the ,program2 and 7,f7 to act as a convener of the ,network4 7#c7 ,recommendations ,in developing and updating the strategic plan under paragraph 7#b77;,c71 the ,secretary shall solicit recommendations and advice from a wide range of stakeholders1 including industry1 small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises1 research universities1 community colleges1 and other relevant organizations and institutions on an ongoing basis4 7#d7 ,report to congress ,upon completion1 the ,secretary shall transmit the strategic plan required under paragraph 7#b77;,c7 to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#e7 ,hollings manufacturing extension partnership ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,national ,program ,office incorporates the ,hollings ,manufacturing ,extension ,partnership into ,program planning to ensure that the results of the ,program reach small and medium-sized entities4 7#f7 ,detailees ,any ,federal ,government employee may be detailed to the ,national ,program ,office without reimbursement4 ,such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 7g7 ,reporting and auditing 7#a7 ,annual reports to the secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require each recipient of financial assistance under subsection 7d77#a7 to annually submit a report to the ,secretary that describes the finances and performance of the center for manufacturing innovation for which such assistance was awarded4 7,b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 an accounting of expenditures of amounts awarded to the recipient under subsection 7d77#a72 and 7ii7 consistent with the metrics-based performance measures developed and implemented by the ,secretary under this section1 a description of the performance of the center for manufacturing innovation with respect to-- 7,i7 its goals1 plans1 financial support1 and accomplishments2 and 7,,ii7 how the center for manufacturing innovation has furthered the purposes described in subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,annual reports to congress 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year until ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to ,congress that describes the performance of the ,program during the most recent #a-year period4 7,b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report-- 7i7 a summary and assessment of the reports received by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 an accounting of the funds expended by the ,secretary under the ,program1 including any temporary exemptions granted from the requirements of subsection 7d77#e77;,c72 7iii7 an assessment of the participation in1 and contributions to1 the ,network by any centers for manufacturing innovation not receiving financial assistance under subsection 7d77#a72 and 7iv7 an assessment of the ,program with respect to meeting the purposes described in subsection 7a77#b74 7#c7 ,assessments by gao 7,a7 ,assessments ,not less frequently than once every #b years1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress an assessment of the operation of the ,program during the most recent #b-year period4 7,b7 ,final assessment ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to ,congress a final report regarding the overall success of the ,program4 7,c7 ,elements ,each assessment submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 shall include1 for the period covered by the report-- 7i7 a review of the management1 coordination1 and industry utility of the ,program2 7ii7 an assessment of the extent to which the ,program has furthered the purposes described in subsection 7a77#b72 7iii7 such recommendations for legislative and administrative action as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate to improve the ,program2 and 7iv7 an assessment as to whether any prior recommendations for improvement made by the ,comptroller ,general have been implemented or adopted4 7h7 ,additional authorities 7#a7 ,appointment of personnel and contracts ,the ,secretary may appoint such personnel and enter into such contracts1 financial assistance agreements1 and other agreements as the ,secretary considers necessary or appropriate to carry out the ,program1 including support for research and development activities involving a center for manufacturing innovation4 7#b7 ,transfer of funds ,of amounts available under the authority provided by subsection 7e71 the ,secretary may transfer to other ,federal agencies such sums as the ,secretary considers necessary or appropriate to carry out the ,program4 ,no funds so transferred may be used to reimburse or otherwise pay for the costs of financial assistance incurred or commitments of financial assistance made prior to the date of enactment of the ,revitalize ,american ,manufacturing and ,innovation ,act of #bjad4 7#c7 ,authority of other agencies ,in the event that the ,secretary exercises the authority to transfer funds to another agency under paragraph 7#b71 such agency may accept such funds to award and administer1 under the same conditions and constraints applicable to the ,secretary1 all aspects of financial assistance awards under this section4 7#d7 ,use of resources ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,program1 the ,secretary may use1 with the consent of a covered entity and with or without reimbursement1 the land1 services1 equipment1 personnel1 and facilities of such covered entity4 7#e7 ,acceptance of resources ,in addition to amounts appropriated to carry out the ,program1 the ,secretary may accept funds1 services1 equipment1 personnel1 and facilities from any covered entity to carry out the ,program1 subject to the same conditions and constraints otherwise applicable to the ,secretary under this section and such funds may only be obligated to the extent provided for in advance by appropriations ,acts4 7#f7 ,covered entity ,for purposes of this subsection1 a covered entity is any ,federal department1 ,federal agency1 instrumentality of the ,united ,states1 ,state1 local government1 tribal government1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states1 or of any political subdivision thereof1 or international organization1 or any public or private entity or individual4 7i7 ,patents ,chapter #ah of title #ce1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to any funding agreement 7as defined in section #bja of that title7 awarded to new or existing centers for manufacturing innovation4 4 #gjd4 ,national strategic plan for advanced manufacturing ,section #ajb of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,in furtherance of the ,committee's work1 the ,committee shall consult with the ,national ,economic ,council42 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#g7 develop and update a national strategic plan for advanced manufacturing in accordance with subsection 7c74 2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,national strategic plan for advanced manufacturing 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall submit to ,congress1 and publish on an ,internet website that is accessible to the public1 the strategic plan developed under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,development ,the ,committee shall develop1 and update as required under paragraph 7#d71 in coordination with the ,national ,economic ,council1 a strategic plan to improve ,government coordination and provide long-term guidance for ,federal programs and activities in support of ,united ,states manufacturing competitiveness1 including advanced manufacturing research and development4 7#c7 ,contents ,the strategic plan described in paragraph 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 specify and prioritize near-term and long-term objectives1 including research and development objectives1 the anticipated time frame for achieving the objectives1 and the metrics for use in assessing progress toward the objectives2 7,b7 describe the progress made in achieving the objectives from prior strategic plans1 including a discussion of why specific objectives were not met2 7,c7 specify the role1 including the programs and activities1 of each relevant ,federal agency in meeting the objectives of the strategic plan2 7,d7 describe how the ,federal agencies and ,federally funded research and development centers supporting advanced manufacturing research and development will foster the transfer of research and development results into new manufacturing technologies and ,united ,states-based manufacturing of new products and processes for the benefit of society to ensure national1 energy1 and economic security2 7,e7 describe how such ,federal agencies and centers will strengthen all levels of manufacturing education and training programs to ensure an adequate1 well-trained workforce2 7,f7 describe how such ,federal agencies and centers will assist small and medium-sized manufacturers in developing and implementing new products and processes2 7,g7 analyze factors that impact innovation and competitiveness for ,united ,states advanced manufacturing1 including-- 7i7 technology transfer and commercialization activities2 7ii7 the adequacy of the national security industrial base2 7iii7 the capabilities of the domestic manufacturing workforce2 7iv7 export opportunities and trade policies2 7v7 financing1 investment1 and taxation policies and practices2 7vi7 emerging technologies and markets2 7vii7 advanced manufacturing research and development undertaken by competing nations2 and 7viii7 the capabilities of the manufacturing workforce of competing nations2 and 7,h7 elicit and consider the recommendations of a wide range of stakeholders1 including representatives from diverse manufacturing companies1 academia1 and other relevant organizations and institutions4 7#d7 ,updates ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjah1 and not less frequently than once every #d years thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress1 and publish on an ,internet website that is accessible to the public1 an update of the strategic plan submitted under paragraph 7#a74 ,such updates shall be developed in accordance with the procedures set forth under this subsection4 7#e7 ,requirement to consider strategy in the budget ,in preparing the budget for a fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,president shall include information regarding the consistency of the budget with the goals and recommendations included in the strategic plan developed under this subsection applying to that fiscal year4 7#f7 ,,amp steering committee input ,the ,advanced ,manufacturing ,partnership ,steering ,committee of the ,president's ,council of ,advisors on ,science and ,technology shall provide input1 perspective1 and recommendations to assist in the development and updates of the strategic plan under this subsection4 4 #gje4 ,regional innovation program ,section #bg of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgbb7 is amended to read as follows3 #bg4 ,regional innovation program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a regional innovation program to encourage and support the development of regional innovation strategies1 including regional innovation clusters4 7b7 ,cluster grants 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may award grants on a competitive basis to eligible recipients for activities relating to the formation and development of regional innovation clusters4 7#b7 ,permissible activities ,grants awarded under this subsection may be used for activities determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 including the following3 7,a7 ,feasibility studies4 7,b7 ,planning activities4 7,c7 ,technical assistance4 7,d7 ,developing or strengthening communication and collaboration between and among participants of a regional innovation cluster4 7,e7 ,attracting additional participants to a regional innovation cluster4 7,f7 ,facilitating market development of products and services developed by a regional innovation cluster1 including through demonstration1 deployment1 technology transfer1 and commercialization activities4 7,g7 ,developing relationships between a regional innovation cluster and entities or clusters in other regions4 7,h7 ,interacting with the public and ,state and local governments to meet the goals of the cluster4 7#c7 ,eligible recipient defined ,in this subsection1 the term eligible recipient means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 an ,indian tribe2 7,c7 a city or other political subdivision of a ,state2 7,d7 an entity that-- 7i7 is a nonprofit organization1 an institution of higher education1 a public-private partnership1 a science or research park1 a ,federal laboratory1 or an economic development organization or similar entity2 and 7ii7 has an application that is supported by a ,state or a political subdivision of a ,state2 or 7,e7 a consortium of any of the entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#d7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible recipient shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information and assurances as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,components ,the application shall include1 at a minimum1 a description of the regional innovation cluster supported by the proposed activity1 including a description of-- 7i7 whether the regional innovation cluster is supported by the private sector1 ,state and local governments1 and other relevant stakeholders2 7ii7 how the existing participants in the regional innovation cluster will encourage and solicit participation by all types of entities that might benefit from participation1 including newly formed entities and those rival existing participants2 7iii7 the extent to which the regional innovation cluster is likely to stimulate innovation and have a positive impact on regional economic growth and development2 7iv7 whether the participants in the regional innovation cluster have access to1 or contribute to1 a well-trained workforce2 7v7 whether the participants in the regional innovation cluster are capable of attracting additional funds from non-,federal sources2 and 7vi7 the likelihood that the participants in the regional innovation cluster will be able to sustain activities once grant funds under this subsection have been expended4 7,c7 ,special consideration ,the ,secretary shall give special consideration to applications from regions that contain communities negatively impacted by trade4 7#e7 ,special consideration ,the ,secretary shall give special consideration to an eligible recipient who agrees to collaborate with local workforce investment area boards4 7#f7 ,cost share ,the ,secretary may not provide more than #ej percent of the total cost of any activity funded under this subsection4 7#g7 ,outreach to rural communities ,the ,secretary shall conduct outreach to public and private sector entities in rural communities to encourage those entities to participate in regional innovation cluster activities under this subsection4 7#h7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may accept funds from other ,federal agencies to support grants and activities under this subsection4 7c7 ,regional innovation research and information program 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall establish a regional innovation research and information program-- 7,a7 to gather1 analyze1 and disseminate information on best practices for regional innovation strategies 7including regional innovation clusters71 including information relating to how innovation1 productivity1 and economic development can be maximized through such strategies2 7,b7 to provide technical assistance1 including through the development of technical assistance guides1 for the development and implementation of regional innovation strategies 7including regional innovation clusters72 7,c7 to support the development of relevant metrics and measurement standards to evaluate regional innovation strategies 7including regional innovation clusters71 including the extent to which such strategies stimulate innovation1 productivity1 and economic development2 and 7,d7 to collect and make available data on regional innovation cluster activity in the ,united ,states1 including data on-- 7i7 the size1 specialization1 and competitiveness of regional innovation clusters2 7ii7 the regional domestic product contribution1 total jobs and earnings by key occupations1 establishment size1 nature of specialization1 patents1 ,federal research and development spending1 and other relevant information for regional innovation clusters2 and 7iii7 supply chain product and service flows within and between regional innovation clusters4 7#b7 ,research grants ,the ,secretary may award research grants on a competitive basis to support and further the goals of the program established under this subsection4 7#c7 ,dissemination of information ,data and analysis compiled by the ,secretary under the program established in this subsection shall be made available to other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 and nonprofit and for-profit entities4 7#d7 ,regional innovation grant program ,the ,secretary shall incorporate data and analysis relating to any grant under subsection 7b7 into the program established under this subsection4 7d7 ,interagency coordination 7#a7 ,in general ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the activities carried out under this section are coordinated with1 and do not duplicate the efforts of1 other programs at the ,department of ,commerce or other ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,collaboration 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall explore and pursue collaboration with other ,federal agencies1 including through multiagency funding opportunities1 on regional innovation strategies4 7,b7 ,small businesses ,the ,secretary shall ensure that such collaboration with ,federal agencies prioritizes the needs and challenges of small businesses4 7e7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,revitalize ,american ,manufacturing and ,innovation ,act of #bjad1 the ,secretary shall enter into a contract with an independent entity1 such as the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 to conduct an evaluation of the program established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,requirements ,the evaluation shall include-- 7,a7 whether the program is achieving its goals2 7,b7 any recommendations for how the program may be improved2 and 7,c7 a recommendation as to whether the program should be continued or terminated4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,regional innovation cluster ,the term regional innovation cluster means a geographically bounded network of similar1 synergistic1 or complementary entities that-- 7,a7 are engaged in or with a particular industry sector and its related sectors2 7,b7 have active channels for business transactions and communication2 7,c7 share specialized infrastructure1 labor markets1 and services2 and 7,d7 leverage the region's unique competitive strengths to stimulate innovation and create jobs4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means one of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,virgin ,islands1 ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 or any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,funding 7#a7 ,general rule ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 no funds are authorized to be appropriated by the ,revitalize ,american ,manufacturing and ,innovation ,act of #bjad for carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,authority ,to the extent provided for in advance by appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary may use not to exceed #aj1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjae through #bjai to carry out this section from amounts appropriated for economic development assistance programs4 4 ,this division may be cited as the ,commerce1 ,justice1 ,science1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,c ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,i ,military personnel ,military personnel1 army ,for pay1 allowances1 individual clothing1 subsistence1 interest on deposits1 gratuities1 permanent change of station travel 7including all expenses thereof for organizational movements71 and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations1 for members of the ,army on active duty 7except members of reserve components provided for elsewhere71 cadets1 and aviation cadets2 for members of the ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps2 and for payments pursuant to section #aef of ,public ,law #ig-cgg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note71 and to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #da1aaf1abi1jjj4 ,military personnel1 navy ,for pay1 allowances1 individual clothing1 subsistence1 interest on deposits1 gratuities1 permanent change of station travel 7including all expenses thereof for organizational movements71 and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations1 for members of the ,navy on active duty 7except members of the ,reserve provided for elsewhere71 midshipmen1 and aviation cadets2 for members of the ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps2 and for payments pursuant to section #aef of ,public ,law #ig-cgg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note71 and to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #bg1dec1bjj1jjj4 ,military personnel1 marine corps ,for pay1 allowances1 individual clothing1 subsistence1 interest on deposits1 gratuities1 permanent change of station travel 7including all expenses thereof for organizational movements71 and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations1 for members of the ,marine ,corps on active duty 7except members of the ,reserve provided for elsewhere72 and for payments pursuant to section #aef of ,public ,law #ig-cgg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note71 and to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #ab1hbh1ica1jjj4 ,military personnel1 air force ,for pay1 allowances1 individual clothing1 subsistence1 interest on deposits1 gratuities1 permanent change of station travel 7including all expenses thereof for organizational movements71 and expenses of temporary duty travel between permanent duty stations1 for members of the ,air ,force on active duty 7except members of reserve components provided for elsewhere71 cadets1 and aviation cadets2 for members of the ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps2 and for payments pursuant to section #aef of ,public ,law #ig-cgg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djb note71 and to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #bg1cgf1dfb1jjj4 ,reserve personnel1 army ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,army ,reserve on active duty under sections #ajbaa1 #ajcjb1 and #cjch of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on active duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing reserve training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #d1cag1hei1jjj4 ,reserve personnel1 navy ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,navy ,reserve on active duty under section #ajbaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on active duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing reserve training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #a1hce1ibd1jjj4 ,reserve personnel1 marine corps ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,marine ,corps ,reserve on active duty under section #ajbaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on active duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing reserve training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty1 and for members of the ,marine ,corps platoon leaders class1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #ffj1dbd1jjj4 ,reserve personnel1 air force ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,air ,force ,reserve on active duty under sections #ajbaa1 #ajcje1 and #hjch of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on active duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing reserve training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #a1fec1adh1jjj4 ,national guard personnel1 army ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,army ,national ,guard while on duty under sections #ajbaa1 #ajcjb1 or #abdjb of title #aj or section #gjh of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj or section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #g1fdc1hcb1jjj4 ,national guard personnel1 air force ,for pay1 allowances1 clothing1 subsistence1 gratuities1 travel1 and related expenses for personnel of the ,air ,national ,guard on duty under sections #ajbaa1 #ajcje1 or #abdjb of title #aj or section #gjh of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while serving on duty under section #abcja7;d7 of title #aj or section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 in connection with performing duty specified in section #abcaj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while undergoing training1 or while performing drills or equivalent duty or other duty1 and expenses authorized by section #afaca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for payments to the ,department of ,defense ,military ,retirement ,fund1 #c1aah1gji1jjj4 ,,ii operation and maintenance ,operation and maintenance1 army ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance of the ,army1 as authorized by law1 #ca1ifa1ibj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #ab1dgh1jjj can be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses1 to be expended on the approval or authority of the ,secretary of the ,army1 and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance of the ,navy and the ,marine ,corps1 as authorized by law1 #cg1eij1hed1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #ae1jee1jjj can be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses1 to be expended on the approval or authority of the ,secretary of the ,navy1 and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes4 ,operation and maintenance1 marine corps ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance of the ,marine ,corps1 as authorized by law1 #e1faj1jfc1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 air force ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance of the ,air ,force1 as authorized by law1 #cd1eci1ife1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #g1fii1jjj can be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses1 to be expended on the approval or authority of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes4 ,operation and maintenance1 defense-,wide 7including transfer of funds7 ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance of activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments71 as authorized by law1 #cj1hbd1geb1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #ae1jjj1jjj may be used for the ,combatant ,commander ,initiative ,fund authorized under section #aff;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #cf1jjj1jjj can be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses1 to be expended on the approval or authority of the ,secretary of ,defense1 and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading1 not less than #ce1jde1jjj shall be made available for the ,procurement ,technical ,assistance ,cooperative ,agreement ,program1 of which not less than #c1fjj1jjj shall be available for centers defined in #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaa7a77;,d73 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to plan or implement the consolidation of a budget or appropriations liaison office of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the office of the ,secretary of a military department1 or the service headquarters of one of the ,armed ,forces into a legislative affairs or legislative liaison office3 ,provided further1 ,that #h1hha1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 is available only for expenses relating to certain classified activities1 and may be transferred as necessary by the ,secretary of ,defense to operation and maintenance appropriations or research1 development1 test and evaluation appropriations1 to be merged with and to be available for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that any ceiling on the investment item unit cost of items that may be purchased with operation and maintenance funds shall not apply to the funds described in the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,operation and maintenance1 army reserve ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance1 including training1 organization1 and administration1 of the ,army ,reserve2 repair of facilities and equipment2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 travel and transportation2 care of the dead2 recruiting2 procurement of services1 supplies1 and equipment2 and communications1 #b1eac1cic1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 navy reserve ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance1 including training1 organization1 and administration1 of the ,navy ,reserve2 repair of facilities and equipment2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 travel and transportation2 care of the dead2 recruiting2 procurement of services1 supplies1 and equipment2 and communications1 #a1jba1bjj1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 marine corps reserve ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance1 including training1 organization1 and administration1 of the ,marine ,corps ,reserve2 repair of facilities and equipment2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 travel and transportation2 care of the dead2 recruiting2 procurement of services1 supplies1 and equipment2 and communications1 #bgj1hdf1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 air force reserve ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the operation and maintenance1 including training1 organization1 and administration1 of the ,air ,force ,reserve2 repair of facilities and equipment2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 travel and transportation2 care of the dead2 recruiting2 procurement of services1 supplies1 and equipment2 and communications1 #c1jbf1cdb1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 army national guard ,for expenses of training1 organizing1 and administering the ,army ,national ,guard1 including medical and hospital treatment and related expenses in non-,federal hospitals2 maintenance1 operation1 and repairs to structures and facilities2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 personnel services in the ,national ,guard ,bureau2 travel expenses 7other than mileage71 as authorized by law for ,army personnel on active duty1 for ,army ,national ,guard division1 regimental1 and battalion commanders while inspecting units in compliance with ,national ,guard ,bureau regulations when specifically authorized by the ,chief1 ,national ,guard ,bureau2 supplying and equipping the ,army ,national ,guard as authorized by law2 and expenses of repair1 modification1 maintenance1 and issue of supplies and equipment 7including aircraft71 #f1age1iea1jjj4 ,operation and maintenance1 air national guard ,for expenses of training1 organizing1 and administering the ,air ,national ,guard1 including medical and hospital treatment and related expenses in non-,federal hospitals2 maintenance1 operation1 and repairs to structures and facilities2 transportation of things1 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 supplying and equipping the ,air ,national ,guard1 as authorized by law2 expenses for repair1 modification1 maintenance1 and issue of supplies and equipment1 including those furnished from stocks under the control of agencies of the ,department of ,defense2 travel expenses 7other than mileage7 on the same basis as authorized by law for ,air ,national ,guard personnel on active ,federal duty1 for ,air ,national ,guard commanders while inspecting units in compliance with ,national ,guard ,bureau regulations when specifically authorized by the ,chief1 ,national ,guard ,bureau1 #f1djh1eeh1jjj4 ,united states court of appeals for the armed forces ,for salaries and expenses necessary for the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces1 #ac1gbc1jjj1 of which not to exceed #e1jjj may be used for official representation purposes4 ,environmental restoration1 army 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the ,department of the ,army1 #bja1efj1jjj1 to remain available until transferred3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,army shall1 upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration1 reduction and recycling of hazardous waste1 removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the ,department of the ,army1 or for similar purposes1 transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the ,department of the ,army1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,environmental restoration1 navy 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the ,department of the ,navy1 #bgg1bid1jjj1 to remain available until transferred3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,navy shall1 upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration1 reduction and recycling of hazardous waste1 removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the ,department of the ,navy1 or for similar purposes1 transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the ,department of the ,navy1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,environmental restoration1 air force 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the ,department of the ,air ,force1 #djh1gaf1jjj1 to remain available until transferred3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall1 upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration1 reduction and recycling of hazardous waste1 removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 or for similar purposes1 transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the ,department of the ,air ,force1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,environmental restoration1 defense-,wide 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the ,department of ,defense1 #h1edg1jjj1 to remain available until transferred3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration1 reduction and recycling of hazardous waste1 removal of unsafe buildings and debris of the ,department of ,defense1 or for similar purposes1 transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the ,department of ,defense1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,environmental restoration1 formerly used defense sites 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the ,department of the ,army1 #bej1hec1jjj1 to remain available until transferred3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,army shall1 upon determining that such funds are required for environmental restoration1 reduction and recycling of hazardous waste1 removal of unsafe buildings and debris at sites formerly used by the ,department of ,defense1 transfer the funds made available by this appropriation to other appropriations made available to the ,department of the ,army1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 ,overseas humanitarian1 disaster1 and civic aid ,for expenses relating to the ,overseas ,humanitarian1 ,disaster1 and ,civic ,aid programs of the ,department of ,defense 7consisting of the programs provided under sections #dja1 #djb1 #djd1 #djg1 #beeg1 and #befa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 #ajc1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,cooperative threat reduction account ,for assistance to the republics of the former ,soviet ,union and1 with appropriate authorization by the ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,state1 to countries outside of the former ,soviet ,union1 including assistance provided by contract or by grants1 for facilitating the elimination and the safe and secure transportation and storage of nuclear1 chemical and other weapons2 for establishing programs to prevent the proliferation of weapons1 weapons components1 and weapon-related technology and expertise2 for programs relating to the training and support of defense and military personnel for demilitarization and protection of weapons1 weapons components1 and weapons technology and expertise1 and for defense and military contacts1 #cfe1ajh1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,department of defense acquisition workforce development fund ,for the ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,fund1 #hc1jcd1jjj4 ,,iii ,,procurement ,aircraft procurement1 army ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 modification1 and modernization of aircraft1 equipment1 including ordnance1 ground handling equipment1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #e1baf1bbe1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,missile procurement1 army ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 modification1 and modernization of missiles1 equipment1 including ordnance1 ground handling equipment1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #a1bjh1fib1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,procurement of weapons and tracked combat vehicles1 army ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 and modification of weapons and tracked combat vehicles1 equipment1 including ordnance1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #a1gbb1acf1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,procurement of ammunition1 army ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 and modification of ammunition1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including ammunition facilities1 authorized by section #bhed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #a1jae1dgg1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,other ,procurement1 ,army ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 and modification of vehicles1 including tactical1 support1 and non-tracked combat vehicles2 the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only2 communications and electronic equipment2 other support equipment2 spare parts1 ordnance1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #d1gdg1ebc1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,aircraft procurement1 navy ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 modification1 and modernization of aircraft1 equipment1 including ordnance1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway1 #ad1geh1jce1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,weapons procurement1 navy ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 modification1 and modernization of missiles1 torpedoes1 other weapons1 and related support equipment including spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway1 #c1acg1beg1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,procurement of ammunition1 navy and marine corps ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 and modification of ammunition1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including ammunition facilities1 authorized by section #bhed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #fgd1ajj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,shipbuilding and conversion1 navy ,for expenses necessary for the construction1 acquisition1 or conversion of vessels as authorized by law1 including armor and armament thereof1 plant equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools and installation thereof in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 procurement of critical1 long lead time components and designs for vessels to be constructed or converted in the future2 and expansion of public and private plants1 including land necessary therefor1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title1 as follows3 ,carrier ,replacement ,program1 #a1bai1dbe1jjj2 ,virginia ,class ,submarine1 #c1ecj1bed1jjj2 ,virginia ,class ,submarine 7,,ap71 #b1cja1hbe1jjj2 ,,cvn ,refueling ,overhauls 7,,ap71 #dhc1fjj1jjj2 ,,ddg-#ajjj ,program1 #dai1ecb1jjj2 ,,ddg-#ea ,destroyer1 #b1ffa1ijg1jjj2 ,,ddg-#ea ,destroyer 7,,ap71 #acd1jci1jjj2 ,littoral ,combat ,ship1 #a1ejg1jdi1jjj2 ,,lpd-#ag1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj2 ,,lha ,replacement1 #bi1jic1jjj2 ,joint ,high ,speed ,vessel1 #bjj1jjj1jjj2 ,moored ,training ,ship1 #gcg1bfh1jjj2 ,moored ,training ,ship 7,,ap71 #fd1chh1jjj2 ,ship to ,shore ,connector1 #aei1fjj1jjj2 ,,lcac ,service ,life ,extension ,program1 #dj1dhe1jjj2 and ,for outfitting1 post delivery1 conversions1 and first destination transportation1 #dgd1fbi1jjj4 ,completion of ,prior ,year ,shipbuilding ,programs1 #iia1bhe1jjj4 ,in all3 #ae1ied1cgi1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that additional obligations may be incurred after ,september #cj1 #bjai1 for engineering services1 tests1 evaluations1 and other such budgeted work that must be performed in the final stage of ship construction3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading for the construction or conversion of any naval vessel to be constructed in shipyards in the ,united ,states shall be expended in foreign facilities for the construction of major components of such vessel3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading shall be used for the construction of any naval vessel in foreign shipyards4 ,other procurement1 navy ,for procurement1 production1 and modernization of support equipment and materials not otherwise provided for1 ,navy ordnance 7except ordnance for new aircraft1 new ships1 and ships authorized for conversion72 the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only2 expansion of public and private plants1 including the land necessary therefor1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway1 #e1hdf1eeh1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,procurement1 marine corps ,for expenses necessary for the procurement1 manufacture1 and modification of missiles1 armament1 military equipment1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 plant equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools1 and installation thereof in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 vehicles for the ,marine ,corps1 including the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only2 and expansion of public and private plants1 including land necessary therefor1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title1 #ice1bji1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,air ,force ,for construction1 procurement1 and modification of aircraft and equipment1 including armor and armament1 specialized ground handling equipment1 and training devices1 spare parts1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment2 expansion of public and private plants1 ,government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants1 erection of structures1 and acquisition of land1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes including rents and transportation of things1 #ab1jfg1gjc1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,missile procurement1 air force ,for construction1 procurement1 and modification of missiles1 spacecraft1 rockets1 and related equipment1 including spare parts and accessories therefor2 ground handling equipment1 and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 ,government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants1 erection of structures1 and acquisition of land1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes including rents and transportation of things1 #d1fbi1ffb1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,procurement of ammunition1 air force ,for construction1 procurement1 production1 and modification of ammunition1 and accessories therefor2 specialized equipment and training devices2 expansion of public and private plants1 including ammunition facilities1 authorized by section #bhed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the land necessary therefor1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 and procurement and installation of equipment1 appliances1 and machine tools in public and private plants2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway2 and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes1 #fei1iji1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,other procurement1 air force ,for procurement and modification of equipment 7including ground guidance and electronic control equipment1 and ground electronic and communication equipment71 and supplies1 materials1 and spare parts therefor1 not otherwise provided for2 the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only2 lease of passenger motor vehicles2 and expansion of public and private plants1 ,government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants1 erection of structures1 and acquisition of land1 for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon1 prior to approval of title2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway1 #af1gha1bff1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,procurement1 ,defense-,wide ,for expenses of activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments7 necessary for procurement1 production1 and modification of equipment1 supplies1 materials1 and spare parts therefor1 not otherwise provided for2 the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only2 expansion of public and private plants1 equipment1 and installation thereof in such plants1 erection of structures1 and acquisition of land for the foregoing purposes1 and such lands and interests therein1 may be acquired1 and construction prosecuted thereon prior to approval of title2 reserve plant and ,government and contractor-owned equipment layaway1 #d1dbi1cjc1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,defense production act purchases ,for activities by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to sections #ajh1 #cja1 #cjb1 and #cjc of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #bjgh1 #bjia1 #bjib1 and #bjic71 #ea1fch1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,iv ,,research1 ,,development1 ,,test ,,and ,,evaluation ,research1 development1 test and evaluation1 army ,for expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research1 development1 test and evaluation1 including maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment1 #f1fge1efe1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,research1 development1 test and evaluation1 navy ,for expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research1 development1 test and evaluation1 including maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment1 #ae1ieh1dfj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated in this paragraph which are available for the ,v-#bb may be used to meet unique operational requirements of the ,special ,operations ,forces4 ,research1 development1 test and evaluation1 air force ,for expenses necessary for basic and applied scientific research1 development1 test and evaluation1 including maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment1 #bc1fdc1ihc1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide 7including transfer of funds7 ,for expenses of activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments71 necessary for basic and applied scientific research1 development1 test and evaluation2 advanced research projects as may be designated and determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 pursuant to law2 maintenance1 rehabilitation1 lease1 and operation of facilities and equipment1 #ag1bbe1hhi1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds made available in this paragraph1 #bbe1jjj1jjj for the ,defense ,rapid ,innovation ,program shall only be available for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 to include program management and oversight1 to conduct research1 development1 test and evaluation to include proof of concept demonstration2 engineering1 testing1 and validation2 and transition to full-scale production3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer funds provided herein for the ,defense ,rapid ,innovation ,program to appropriations for research1 development1 test and evaluation to accomplish the purpose provided herein3 ,provided further1 ,that this transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,defense3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not fewer than #cj days prior to making transfers from this appropriation1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of any such transfer4 ,operational test and evaluation1 defense ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the independent activities of the ,director1 ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 in the direction and supervision of operational test and evaluation1 including initial operational test and evaluation which is conducted prior to1 and in support of1 production decisions2 joint operational testing and evaluation2 and administrative expenses in connection therewith1 #bji1cgh1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,v revolving and management funds ,defense working capital funds ,for the ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds1 #a1fdi1dfh1jjj4 ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund ,for ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund programs1 projects1 and activities1 and for expenses of the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet1 as established by section #aa of the ,merchant ,ship ,sales ,act of #aidf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #agdd71 and for the necessary expenses to maintain and preserve a ,u4,s4-flag merchant fleet to serve the national security needs of the ,united ,states1 #dhe1jab1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds provided in this paragraph shall be used to award a new contract that provides for the acquisition of any of the following major components unless such components are manufactured in the ,united ,states3 auxiliary equipment1 including pumps1 for all shipboard services2 propulsion system components 7engines1 reduction gears1 and propellers72 shipboard cranes2 and spreaders for shipboard cranes3 ,provided further1 ,that the exercise of an option in a contract awarded through the obligation of previously appropriated funds shall not be considered to be the award of a new contract3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this paragraph shall be used to award a new contract for the construction1 acquisition1 or conversion of vessels1 including procurement of critical1 long lead time components and designs for vessels to be constructed or converted in the future3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of the military department responsible for such procurement may waive the restrictions in the first proviso on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet ,department of ,defense requirements on a timely basis and that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes4 ,,vi other department of defense programs ,defense health program ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for medical and health care programs of the ,department of ,defense as authorized by law1 #cb1jfi1ggb1jjj2 of which #cj1jcj1fej1jjj shall be for operation and maintenance1 of which not to exceed one percent shall remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and of which up to #ad1gah1jah1jjj may be available for contracts entered into under the ,,tricare program2 of which #cjh1dac1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 shall be for procurement2 and of which #a1gcj1gji1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 shall be for research1 development1 test and evaluation3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 of the amount made available under this heading for research1 development1 test and evaluation1 not less than #h1jjj1jjj shall be available for ,,hiv prevention educational activities undertaken in connection with ,united ,states military training1 exercises1 and humanitarian assistance activities conducted primarily in ,african nations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading for operation and maintenance1 procurement1 and research1 development1 test and evaluation for the ,interagency ,program ,office1 the ,defense ,healthcare ,management ,systems ,modernization 7,,dhmsm7 program1 and the ,defense ,medical ,information ,exchange1 not more than #be percent may be obligated until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the ,government ,accountability ,office and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 and such ,committees approve1 a plan for expenditure that describes3 7#a7 the status of the final request for proposal for ,,dhmsm and how the program office used comments received from industry from draft requests for proposal to refine the final request for proposal2 7#b7 any changes to the deployment timeline1 including benchmarks1 for full operating capability2 7#c7 any refinements to the cost estimate for full operating capability and the total life cycle cost of the project2 7#d7 an assurance that the acquisition strategy will comply with the acquisition rules1 requirements1 guidelines1 and systems acquisition management practices of the ,federal ,government2 7#e7 the status of the effort to achieve interoperability between the electronic health record systems of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 including the scope1 cost1 schedule1 mapping to health data standards1 and performance benchmarks of the interoperable record2 and 7#f7 the progress toward developing1 implementing1 and fielding the interoperable electronic health record throughout the two ,departments' medical facilities4 ,chemical agents and munitions destruction1 defense ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the destruction of the ,united ,states stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with the provisions of section #adab of the ,department of ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba71 and for the destruction of other chemical warfare materials that are not in the chemical weapon stockpile1 #hjb1bfh1jjj1 of which #aif1abh1jjj shall be for operation and maintenance1 of which no less than #eb1ajb1jjj shall be for the ,chemical ,stockpile ,emergency ,preparedness ,program1 consisting of #ba1jaf1jjj for activities on military installations and #ca1jhf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 to assist ,state and local governments2 #aj1bbg1jjj shall be for procurement1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 of which #c1bbe1jjj shall be for the ,chemical ,stockpile ,emergency ,preparedness ,program to assist ,state and local governments2 and #eie1iac1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 shall be for research1 development1 test and evaluation1 of which #ege1hjh1jjj shall only be for the ,assembled ,chemical ,weapons ,alternatives program4 ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense 7including transfer of funds7 ,for drug interdiction and counter-drug activities of the ,department of ,defense1 for transfer to appropriations available to the ,department of ,defense for military personnel of the reserve components serving under the provisions of title #aj and title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code2 for operation and maintenance2 for procurement2 and for research1 development1 test and evaluation1 #iej1fhg1jjj1 of which #ffi1fca1jjj shall be for counter-narcotics support2 #aje1eia1jjj shall be for the drug demand reduction program2 and #age1dfe1jjj shall be for the ,national ,guard counter-drug program3 ,provided1 ,that the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for obligation for the same time period and for the same purpose as the appropriation to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority contained elsewhere in this ,act4 ,office of the inspector general ,for expenses and activities of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #caa1hcj1jjj1 of which #cji1dcj1jjj shall be for operation and maintenance1 of which not to exceed #gjj1jjj is available for emergencies and extraordinary expenses to be expended on the approval or authority of the ,inspector ,general1 and payments may be made on the ,inspector ,general's certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes2 of which #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 shall be for procurement2 and of which #a1djj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 shall be for research1 development1 test and evaluation4 ,support for international sporting competitions ,for logistical and security support for international sporting competitions 7including pay and non-travel related allowances only for members of the ,reserve ,components of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states called or ordered to active duty in connection with providing such support71 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,vii related agencies ,central intelligence agency retirement and disability system fund ,for payment to the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,system ,fund1 to maintain the proper funding level for continuing the operation of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,system1 #ead1jjj1jjj4 ,intelligence community management account ,for necessary expenses of the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account1 #ejg1fjj1jjj4 ,,viii general provisions #hjja4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by the ,congress4 #hjjb4 ,during the current fiscal year1 provisions of law prohibiting the payment of compensation to1 or employment of1 any person not a citizen of the ,united ,states shall not apply to personnel of the ,department of ,defense3 ,provided1 ,that salary increases granted to direct and indirect hire foreign national employees of the ,department of ,defense funded by this ,act shall not be at a rate in excess of the percentage increase authorized by law for civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense whose pay is computed under the provisions of section #eccb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or at a rate in excess of the percentage increase provided by the appropriate host nation to its own employees1 whichever is higher3 ,provided further1 ,that this section shall not apply to ,department of ,defense foreign service national employees serving at ,united ,states diplomatic missions whose pay is set by the ,department of ,state under the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitations of this provision shall not apply to foreign national employees of the ,department of ,defense in the ,republic of ,turkey4 #hjjc4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 unless expressly so provided herein4 #hjjd4 ,no more than #bj percent of the appropriations in this ,act which are limited for obligation during the current fiscal year shall be obligated during the last #b months of the fiscal year3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall not apply to obligations for support of active duty training of reserve components or summer camp training of the ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7transfer of funds7 #hjje4 ,upon determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that such action is necessary in the national interest1 he may1 with the approval of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 transfer not to exceed #d1ejj1jjj1jjj of working capital funds of the ,department of ,defense or funds made available in this ,act to the ,department of ,defense for military functions 7except military construction7 between such appropriations or funds or any subdivision thereof1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes1 and for the same time period1 as the appropriation or fund to which transferred3 ,provided1 ,that such authority to transfer may not be used unless for higher priority items1 based on unforeseen military requirements1 than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which funds are requested has been denied by the ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the ,congress promptly of all transfers made pursuant to this authority or any other authority in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that no part of the funds in this ,act shall be available to prepare or present a request to the ,committees on ,appropriations for reprogramming of funds1 unless for higher priority items1 based on unforeseen military requirements1 than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which reprogramming is requested has been denied by the ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that a request for multiple reprogrammings of funds using authority provided in this section shall be made prior to ,june #cj1 #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that transfers among military personnel appropriations shall not be taken into account for purposes of the limitation on the amount of funds that may be transferred under this section4 #hjjf4 7a7 ,with regard to the list of specific programs1 projects1 and activities 7and the dollar amounts and adjustments to budget activities corresponding to such programs1 projects1 and activities7 contained in the tables titled ,explanation of ,project ,level ,adjustments in the explanatory statement regarding this ,act1 the obligation and expenditure of amounts appropriated or otherwise made available in this ,act for those programs1 projects1 and activities for which the amounts appropriated exceed the amounts requested are hereby required by law to be carried out in the manner provided by such tables to the same extent as if the tables were included in the text of this ,act4 7b7 ,amounts specified in the referenced tables described in subsection 7a7 shall not be treated as subdivisions of appropriations for purposes of section #hjje of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that section #hjje shall apply when transfers of the amounts described in subsection 7a7 occur between appropriation accounts4 #hjjg4 7a7 ,not later than #fj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,department of ,defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that the report shall include-- 7#a7 a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if appropriate1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 7#b7 a delineation in the table for each appropriation both by budget activity and program1 project1 and activity as detailed in the ,budget ,appendix2 and 7#c7 an identification of items of special congressional interest4 7b7 ,notwithstanding section #hjje of this ,act1 none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be available for reprogramming or transfer until the report identified in subsection 7a7 is submitted to the congressional defense committees1 unless the ,secretary of ,defense certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees that such reprogramming or transfer is necessary as an emergency requirement4 7,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjjh4 ,during the current fiscal year1 cash balances in working capital funds of the ,department of ,defense established pursuant to section #bbjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be maintained in only such amounts as are necessary at any time for cash disbursements to be made from such funds3 ,provided1 ,that transfers may be made between such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that transfers may be made between working capital funds and the ,foreign ,currency ,fluctuations1 ,defense appropriation and the ,operation and ,maintenance appropriation accounts in such amounts as may be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the approval of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 except that such transfers may not be made unless the ,secretary of ,defense has notified the ,congress of the proposed transfer4 ,except in amounts equal to the amounts appropriated to working capital funds in this ,act1 no obligations may be made against a working capital fund to procure or increase the value of war reserve material inventory1 unless the ,secretary of ,defense has notified the ,congress prior to any such obligation4 #hjji4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act may not be used to initiate a special access program without prior notification #cj calendar days in advance to the congressional defense committees4 #hjaj4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be available to initiate3 7#a7 a multiyear contract that employs economic order quantity procurement in excess of #bj1jjj1jjj in any one year of the contract or that includes an unfunded contingent liability in excess of #bj1jjj1jjj2 or 7#b7 a contract for advance procurement leading to a multiyear contract that employs economic order quantity procurement in excess of #bj1jjj1jjj in any one year1 unless the congressional defense committees have been notified at least #cj days in advance of the proposed contract award3 ,provided1 ,that no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be available to initiate a multiyear contract for which the economic order quantity advance procurement is not funded at least to the limits of the ,government's liability3 ,provided further1 ,that no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be available to initiate multiyear procurement contracts for any systems or component thereof if the value of the multiyear contract would exceed #ejj1jjj1jjj unless specifically provided in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that no multiyear procurement contract can be terminated without #cj-;day prior notification to the congressional defense committees3 ,provided further1 ,that the execution of multiyear authority shall require the use of a present value analysis to determine lowest cost compared to an annual procurement3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this ,act may be used for a multiyear contract executed after the date of the enactment of this ,act unless in the case of any such contract-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense has submitted to ,congress a budget request for full funding of units to be procured through the contract and1 in the case of a contract for procurement of aircraft1 that includes1 for any aircraft unit to be procured through the contract for which procurement funds are requested in that budget request for production beyond advance procurement activities in the fiscal year covered by the budget1 full funding of procurement of such unit in that fiscal year2 7#b7 cancellation provisions in the contract do not include consideration of recurring manufacturing costs of the contractor associated with the production of unfunded units to be delivered under the contract2 7#c7 the contract provides that payments to the contractor under the contract shall not be made in advance of incurred costs on funded units2 and 7#d7 the contract does not provide for a price adjustment based on a failure to award a follow-on contract4 #hjaa4 ,within the funds appropriated for the operation and maintenance of the ,armed ,forces1 funds are hereby appropriated pursuant to section #dja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for humanitarian and civic assistance costs under chapter #bj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,such funds may also be obligated for humanitarian and civic assistance costs incidental to authorized operations and pursuant to authority granted in section #dja of chapter #bj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and these obligations shall be reported as required by section #dja7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for operation and maintenance shall be available for providing humanitarian and similar assistance by using ,civic ,action ,teams in the ,trust ,territories of the ,pacific ,islands and freely associated states of ,micronesia1 pursuant to the ,compact of ,free ,association as authorized by ,public ,law #ii-bci3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination by the ,secretary of the ,army that such action is beneficial for graduate medical education programs conducted at ,army medical facilities located in ,hawaii1 the ,secretary of the ,army may authorize the provision of medical services at such facilities and transportation to such facilities1 on a nonreimbursable basis1 for civilian patients from ,american ,samoa1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 ,palau1 and ,guam4 #hjab4 7a7 ,during fiscal year #bjae1 the civilian personnel of the ,department of ,defense may not be managed on the basis of any end-strength1 and the management of such personnel during that fiscal year shall not be subject to any constraint or limitation 7known as an end-strength7 on the number of such personnel who may be employed on the last day of such fiscal year4 7b7 ,the fiscal year #bjaf budget request for the ,department of ,defense as well as all justification material and other documentation supporting the fiscal year #bjaf ,department of ,defense budget request shall be prepared and submitted to the ,congress as if subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of this provision were effective with regard to fiscal year #bjaf4 7c7 ,as required by section #aajg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh note7 civilian personnel at the ,department of ,army ,science and ,technology ,reinvention ,laboratories may not be managed on the basis of the ,table of ,distribution and ,allowances1 and the management of the workforce strength shall be done in a manner consistent with the budget available with respect to such ,laboratories4 7d7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to military 7civilian7 technicians4 #hjac4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be used in any way1 directly or indirectly1 to influence congressional action on any legislation or appropriation matters pending before the ,congress4 #hjad4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act shall be available for the basic pay and allowances of any member of the ,army participating as a full-time student and receiving benefits paid by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs from the ,department of ,defense ,education ,benefits ,fund when time spent as a full-time student is credited toward completion of a service commitment3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall not apply to those members who have reenlisted with this option prior to ,october #a1 #aihg3 ,provided further1 ,that this section applies only to active components of the ,army4 7,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjae4 ,funds appropriated in title ,,iii of this ,act for the ,department of ,defense ,pilot ,mentor-,protg ,program may be transferred to any other appropriation contained in this ,act solely for the purpose of implementing a ,mentor-,protg ,program developmental assistance agreement pursuant to section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb note71 as amended1 under the authority of this provision or any other transfer authority contained in this ,act4 #hjaf4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be available for the purchase by the ,department of ,defense 7and its departments and agencies7 of welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain #d inches in diameter and under unless the anchor and mooring chain are manufactured in the ,united ,states from components which are substantially manufactured in the ,united ,states3 ,provided1 ,that for the purpose of this section1 the term manufactured shall include cutting1 heat treating1 quality control1 testing of chain and welding 7including the forging and shot blasting process73 ,provided further1 ,that for the purpose of this section substantially all of the components of anchor and mooring chain shall be considered to be produced or manufactured in the ,united ,states if the aggregate cost of the components produced or manufactured in the ,united ,states exceeds the aggregate cost of the components produced or manufactured outside the ,united ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that when adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet ,department of ,defense requirements on a timely basis1 the ,secretary of the service responsible for the procurement may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes4 7including transfer of funds7 #hjag4 ,in addition to amounts provided elsewhere in this ,act1 there is appropriated #age1jjj1jjj1 for an additional amount for 8,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide01 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall only be available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,office of ,economic ,adjustment of the ,department of ,defense1 or for transfer to the ,secretary of ,education1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 to make grants1 conclude cooperative agreements1 or supplement other ,federal funds to construct1 renovate1 repair1 or expand elementary and secondary public schools on military installations in order to address capacity or facility condition deficiencies at such schools3 ,provided further1 ,that in making such funds available1 the ,office of ,economic ,adjustment or the ,secretary of ,education shall give priority consideration to those military installations with schools having the most serious capacity or facility condition deficiencies as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense3 ,provided further1 ,that a matching share1 as outlined by the ,department of ,defense in the guidelines published in the ,september #i1 #bjaa1 ,federal ,register 7#gf ,fed4 ,reg4 #eehhc71 is required to be provided by the local education authority or the ,state in which the school is located3 ,provided further1 ,that these provisions apply to funds provided under this section1 and to funds previously provided by ,congress to construct1 renovate1 repair1 or expand elementary and secondary public schools on military installations in order to address capacity or facility condition deficiencies at such schools to the extent such funds remain unobligated on the date of enactment of this section4 #hjah4 ,none of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense may be used to demilitarize or dispose of ,m-#a ,carbines1 ,m-#a ,garand rifles1 ,m-#ad rifles1 4#bb caliber rifles1 4#cj caliber rifles1 or ,m-#aiaa pistols1 or to demilitarize or destroy small arms ammunition or ammunition components that are not otherwise prohibited from commercial sale under ,federal law1 unless the small arms ammunition or ammunition components are certified by the ,secretary of the ,army or designee as unserviceable1 unsuitable1 or unsafe for further use4 #hjai4 ,no more than #ejj1jjj of the funds appropriated or made available in this ,act shall be used during a single fiscal year for any single relocation of an organization1 unit1 activity or function of the ,department of ,defense into or within the ,national ,capital ,region3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the congressional defense committees that such a relocation is required in the best interest of the ,government4 #hjbj4 ,of the funds made available in this ,act1 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available for incentive payments authorized by section #ejd of the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #aedd73 ,provided1 ,that a prime contractor or a subcontractor at any tier that makes a subcontract award to any subcontractor or supplier as defined in section #aedd of title #be1 ,united ,states ,code1 or a small business owned and controlled by an individual or individuals defined under section #dbba7i7 of title #be1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be considered a contractor for the purposes of being allowed additional compensation under section #ejd of the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #aedd7 whenever the prime contract or subcontract amount is over #ejj1jjj and involves the expenditure of funds appropriated by an ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,defense with respect to any fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #aijf of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 this section shall be applicable to any ,department of ,defense acquisition of supplies or services1 including any contract and any subcontract at any tier for acquisition of commercial items produced or manufactured1 in whole or in part1 by any subcontractor or supplier defined in section #aedd of title #be1 ,united ,states ,code1 or a small business owned and controlled by an individual or individuals defined under section #dbba7i7 of title #be1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hjba4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act for the ,defense ,media ,activity shall not be used for any national or international political or psychological activities4 #hjbb4 ,during the current fiscal year1 the ,department of ,defense is authorized to incur obligations of not to exceed #cej1jjj1jjj for purposes specified in section #bcej;j7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in anticipation of receipt of contributions1 only from the ,government of ,kuwait1 under that section3 ,provided1 ,that upon receipt1 such contributions from the ,government of ,kuwait shall be credited to the appropriations or fund which incurred such obligations4 #hjbc4 7a7 ,of the funds made available in this ,act1 not less than #ci1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,civil ,air ,patrol ,corporation1 of which-- 7#a7 #bg1djj1jjj shall be available from ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force to support ,civil ,air ,patrol ,corporation operation and maintenance1 readiness1 counter-drug activities1 and drug demand reduction activities involving youth programs2 7#b7 #aj1djj1jjj shall be available from ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,air ,force2 and 7#c7 #a1gjj1jjj shall be available from ,other ,procurement1 ,air ,force for vehicle procurement4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force should waive reimbursement for any funds used by the ,civil ,air ,patrol for counter-drug activities in support of ,federal1 ,state1 and local government agencies4 #hjbd4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act are available to establish a new ,department of ,defense 7department7 federally funded research and development center 7,,ffrdc71 either as a new entity1 or as a separate entity administrated by an organization managing another ,,ffrdc1 or as a nonprofit membership corporation consisting of a consortium of other ,f,f,r,d,cs and other nonprofit entities4 7b7 ,no member of a ,board of ,directors1 ,trustees1 ,overseers1 ,advisory ,group1 ,special ,issues ,panel1 ,visiting ,committee1 or any similar entity of a defense ,,ffrdc1 and no paid consultant to any defense ,,ffrdc1 except when acting in a technical advisory capacity1 may be compensated for his or her services as a member of such entity1 or as a paid consultant by more than one ,,ffrdc in a fiscal year3 ,provided1 ,that a member of any such entity referred to previously in this subsection shall be allowed travel expenses and per diem as authorized under the ,federal ,joint ,travel ,regulations1 when engaged in the performance of membership duties4 7c7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds available to the department from any source during fiscal year #bjae may be used by a defense ,,ffrdc1 through a fee or other payment mechanism1 for construction of new buildings1 for payment of cost sharing for projects funded by ,government grants1 for absorption of contract overruns1 or for certain charitable contributions1 not to include employee participation in community service and_/or development4 7d7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 of the funds available to the department during fiscal year #bjae1 not more than #e1gej staff years of technical effort 7staff years7 may be funded for defense ,f,f,r,d,cs3 ,provided1 ,that of the specific amount referred to previously in this subsection1 not more than #a1abe staff years may be funded for the defense studies and analysis ,f,f,r,d,cs3 ,provided further1 ,that this subsection shall not apply to staff years funded in the ,national ,intelligence ,program 7,,nip7 and the ,military ,intelligence ,program 7,,mip74 7e7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 with the submission of the department's fiscal year #bjaf budget request1 submit a report presenting the specific amounts of staff years of technical effort to be allocated for each defense ,,ffrdc during that fiscal year and the associated budget estimates4 7f7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the total amount appropriated in this ,act for ,f,f,r,d,cs is hereby reduced by #dj1jjj1jjj4 #hjbe4 ,none of the funds appropriated or made available in this ,act shall be used to procure carbon1 alloy1 or armor steel plate for use in any ,government-owned facility or property under the control of the ,department of ,defense which were not melted and rolled in the ,united ,states or ,canada3 ,provided1 ,that these procurement restrictions shall apply to any and all ,federal ,supply ,class #ieae1 ,american ,society of ,testing and ,materials 7,,astm7 or ,american ,iron and ,steel ,institute 7,,aisi7 specifications of carbon1 alloy or armor steel plate3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of the military department responsible for the procurement may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet ,department of ,defense requirements on a timely basis and that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that these restrictions shall not apply to contracts which are in being as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hjbf4 ,for the purposes of this ,act1 the term congressional defense committees means the ,armed ,services ,committee of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,armed ,services ,committee of the ,senate1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #hjbg4 ,during the current fiscal year1 the ,department of ,defense may acquire the modification1 depot maintenance and repair of aircraft1 vehicles and vessels as well as the production of components and other ,defense-related articles1 through competition between ,department of ,defense depot maintenance activities and private firms3 ,provided1 ,that the ,senior ,acquisition ,executive of the military department or ,defense ,agency concerned1 with power of delegation1 shall certify that successful bids include comparable estimates of all direct and indirect costs for both public and private bids3 ,provided further1 ,that ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#gf shall not apply to competitions conducted under this section4 #hjbh4 7a7 7#a7 ,if the ,secretary of ,defense1 after consultation with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 determines that a foreign country which is party to an agreement described in paragraph 7#b7 has violated the terms of the agreement by discriminating against certain types of products produced in the ,united ,states that are covered by the agreement1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall rescind the ,secretary's blanket waiver of the ,buy ,american ,act with respect to such types of products produced in that foreign country4 7#b7 ,an agreement referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is any reciprocal defense procurement memorandum of understanding1 between the ,united ,states and a foreign country pursuant to which the ,secretary of ,defense has prospectively waived the ,buy ,american ,act for certain products in that country4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,congress a report on the amount of ,department of ,defense purchases from foreign entities in fiscal year #bjae4 ,such report shall separately indicate the dollar value of items for which the ,buy ,american ,act was waived pursuant to any agreement described in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,trade ,agreement ,act of #aigi 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq471 or any international agreement to which the ,united ,states is a party4 7c7 ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,buy ,american ,act means chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hjbi4 ,during the current fiscal year1 amounts contained in the ,department of ,defense ,overseas ,military ,facility ,investment ,recovery ,account established by section #biba7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note7 shall be available until expended for the payments specified by section #biba7;c77#b7 of that ,act4 #hjcj4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may convey at no cost to the ,air ,force1 without consideration1 to ,indian tribes located in the ,states of ,nevada1 ,idaho1 ,north ,dakota1 ,south ,dakota1 ,montana1 ,oregon1 ,minnesota1 and ,washington relocatable military housing units located at ,grand ,forks ,air ,force ,base1 ,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base1 ,mountain ,home ,air ,force ,base1 ,ellsworth ,air ,force ,base1 and ,minot ,air ,force ,base that are excess to the needs of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall convey1 at no cost to the ,air ,force1 military housing units under subsection 7a7 in accordance with the request for such units that are submitted to the ,secretary by the ,operation ,walking ,shield ,program on behalf of ,indian tribes located in the ,states of ,nevada1 ,idaho1 ,north ,dakota1 ,south ,dakota1 ,montana1 ,oregon1 ,minnesota1 and ,washington4 ,any such conveyance shall be subject to the condition that the housing units shall be removed within a reasonable period of time1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,the ,operation ,walking ,shield ,program shall resolve any conflicts among requests of ,indian tribes for housing units under subsection 7a7 before submitting requests to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,in this section1 the term ,indian tribe means any recognized ,indian tribe included on the current list published by the ,secretary of the ,interior under section #ajd of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-ded2 #ajh ,stat4 #dgib2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #dgi;a-#a74 #hjca4 ,during the current fiscal year1 appropriations which are available to the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance may be used to purchase items having an investment item unit cost of not more than #bej1jjj4 #hjcb4 7a7 ,during the current fiscal year1 none of the appropriations or funds available to the ,department of ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds shall be used for the purchase of an investment item for the purpose of acquiring a new inventory item for sale or anticipated sale during the current fiscal year or a subsequent fiscal year to customers of the ,department of ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds if such an item would not have been chargeable to the ,department of ,defense ,business ,operations ,fund during fiscal year #aiid and if the purchase of such an investment item would be chargeable during the current fiscal year to appropriations made to the ,department of ,defense for procurement4 7b7 ,the fiscal year #bjaf budget request for the ,department of ,defense as well as all justification material and other documentation supporting the fiscal year #bjaf ,department of ,defense budget shall be prepared and submitted to the ,congress on the basis that any equipment which was classified as an end item and funded in a procurement appropriation contained in this ,act shall be budgeted for in a proposed fiscal year #bjaf procurement appropriation and not in the supply management business area or any other area or category of the ,department of ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds4 #hjcc4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act for programs of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 except for funds appropriated for the ,reserve for ,contingencies1 which shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated1 transferred1 or otherwise credited to the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,central ,services ,working ,capital ,fund during this or any prior or subsequent fiscal year shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds appropriated or transferred to the ,central ,intelligence ,agency for advanced research and development acquisition1 for agent operations1 and for covert action programs authorized by the ,president under section #ejc of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjic7 shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 #hjcd4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available in this ,act for the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency may be used for the design1 development1 and deployment of ,general ,defense ,intelligence ,program intelligence communications and intelligence information systems for the ,services1 the ,unified and ,specified ,commands1 and the component commands4 #hjce4 ,of the funds appropriated to the ,department of ,defense under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 not less than #ab1jjj1jjj shall be made available only for the mitigation of environmental impacts1 including training and technical assistance to tribes1 related administrative support1 the gathering of information1 documenting of environmental damage1 and developing a system for prioritization of mitigation and cost to complete estimates for mitigation1 on ,indian lands resulting from ,department of ,defense activities4 #hjcf4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act may be expended by an entity of the ,department of ,defense unless the entity1 in expending the funds1 complies with the ,buy ,american ,act4 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term ,buy ,american ,act means chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that a person has been convicted of intentionally affixing a label bearing a ,made in ,america inscription to any product sold in or shipped to the ,united ,states that is not made in ,america1 the ,secretary shall determine1 in accordance with section #bdaj;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 whether the person should be debarred from contracting with the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,in the case of any equipment or products purchased with appropriations provided under this ,act1 it is the sense of the ,congress that any entity of the ,department of ,defense1 in expending the appropriation1 purchase only ,american-made equipment and products1 provided that ,american-made equipment and products are cost-competitive1 quality competitive1 and available in a timely fashion4 #hjcg4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act shall be available for a contract for studies1 analysis1 or consulting services entered into without competition on the basis of an unsolicited proposal unless the head of the activity responsible for the procurement determines-- 7#a7 as a result of thorough technical evaluation1 only one source is found fully qualified to perform the proposed work2 7#b7 the purpose of the contract is to explore an unsolicited proposal which offers significant scientific or technological promise1 represents the product of original thinking1 and was submitted in confidence by one source2 or 7#c7 the purpose of the contract is to take advantage of unique and significant industrial accomplishment by a specific concern1 or to insure that a new product or idea of a specific concern is given financial support3 ,provided1 ,that this limitation shall not apply to contracts in an amount of less than #be1jjj1 contracts related to improvements of equipment that is in development or production1 or contracts as to which a civilian official of the ,department of ,defense1 who has been confirmed by the ,senate1 determines that the award of such contract is in the interest of the national defense4 #hjch4 7a7 ,except as provided in subsections 7b7 and 7c71 none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used-- 7#a7 to establish a field operating agency2 or 7#b7 to pay the basic pay of a member of the ,armed ,forces or civilian employee of the department who is transferred or reassigned from a headquarters activity if the member or employee's place of duty remains at the location of that headquarters4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense or ,secretary of a military department may waive the limitations in subsection 7a71 on a case-by-case basis1 if the ,secretary determines1 and certifies to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that the granting of the waiver will reduce the personnel requirements or the financial requirements of the department4 7c7 ,this section does not apply to-- 7#a7 field operating agencies funded within the ,national ,intelligence ,program2 7#b7 an ,army field operating agency established to eliminate1 mitigate1 or counter the effects of improvised explosive devices1 and1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,army1 other similar threats2 7#c7 an ,army field operating agency established to improve the effectiveness and efficiencies of biometric activities and to integrate common biometric technologies throughout the ,department of ,defense2 or 7#d7 an ,air ,force field operating agency established to administer the ,air ,force ,mortuary ,affairs ,program and ,mortuary ,operations for the ,department of ,defense and authorized ,federal entities4 #hjci4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act shall be available to convert to contractor performance an activity or function of the ,department of ,defense that1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 is performed by ,department of ,defense civilian employees unless-- 7#a7 the conversion is based on the result of a public-private competition that includes a most efficient and cost effective organization plan developed by such activity or function2 7#b7 the ,competitive ,sourcing ,official determines that1 over all performance periods stated in the solicitation of offers for performance of the activity or function1 the cost of performance of the activity or function by a contractor would be less costly to the ,department of ,defense by an amount that equals or exceeds the lesser of-- 7,a7 #aj percent of the most efficient organization's personnel-related costs for performance of that activity or function by ,federal employees2 or 7,b7 #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 the contractor does not receive an advantage for a proposal that would reduce costs for the ,department of ,defense by-- 7,a7 not making an employer-sponsored health insurance plan available to the workers who are to be employed in the performance of that activity or function under the contract2 or 7,b7 offering to such workers an employer-sponsored health benefits plan that requires the employer to contribute less towards the premium or subscription share than the amount that is paid by the ,department of ,defense for health benefits for civilian employees under chapter #hi of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,defense1 without regard to subsection 7a7 of this section or subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7c7 of section #bdfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and notwithstanding any administrative regulation1 requirement1 or policy to the contrary shall have full authority to enter into a contract for the performance of any commercial or industrial type function of the ,department of ,defense that-- 7,a7 is included on the procurement list established pursuant to section #b of the ,javits-,wagner-,o',day ,act 7section #hejc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 is planned to be converted to performance by a qualified nonprofit agency for the blind or by a qualified nonprofit agency for other severely handicapped individuals in accordance with that ,act2 or 7,c7 is planned to be converted to performance by a qualified firm under at least #ea percent ownership by an ,indian tribe1 as defined in section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7e771 or a ,native ,hawaiian ,organization1 as defined in section #h7;a77#ae7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77#ae774 7#b7 ,this section shall not apply to depot contracts or contracts for depot maintenance as provided in sections #bdfi and #bdgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,the conversion of any activity or function of the ,department of ,defense under the authority provided by this section shall be credited toward any competitive or outsourcing goal1 target1 or measurement that may be established by statute1 regulation1 or policy and is deemed to be awarded under the authority of1 and in compliance with1 subsection 7h7 of section #bcjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the competition or outsourcing of commercial activities4 7,,rescissions7 #hjdj4 ,of the funds appropriated in ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,acts1 the following funds are hereby rescinded from the following accounts and programs in the specified amounts3 ,provided1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism or as an emergency requirement pursuant to the ,concurrent ,resolution on the ,budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 as amended3 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,army1 #bjac_/bjae1 #ah1bdb1jjj2 ,weapons and ,tracked ,combat ,vehicles1 ,army1 #bjac_/bjae1 #e1jjj1jjj2 ,other ,procurement1 ,army1 #bjac_/bjae1 #ig1jjj1jjj2 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,navy1 #bjac_/bjae1 #dg1bjj1jjj2 ,procurement1 ,marine ,corps1 #bjac_/bjae1 #dj1bag1jjj2 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #bjac_/bjae1 #fd1fjj1jjj2 ,missile ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #bjac_/bjae1 #ac1hjj1jjj2 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,army1 #bjad_/bjaf1 #cj1jjj1jjj2 ,other ,procurement1 ,army1 #bjad_/bjaf1 #bac1iih1jjj2 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,navy1 #bjad_/bjaf1 #aif1fbb1jjj2 ,weapons ,procurement1 ,navy1 #bjad_/bjaf1 #fc1djj1jjj2 ,other ,procurement1 ,navy1 #bjad_/bjaf1 #a1eje1jjj2 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #bjad_/bjaf1 #hc1djj1jjj2 ,missile ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #bjad_/bjaf1 #aeg1bji1jjj2 ,procurement1 ,defense-,wide1 #bjad_/bjaf1 #ab1ajj1jjj2 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation ,army1 #bjad_/bjae1 #e1jjj1jjj2 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,air ,force1 #bjad_/bjae1 #cg1jjj1jjj2 and ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,navy1 #bjad_/bjae1 #ada1gbg1jjj4 #hjda4 ,none of the funds available in this ,act may be used to reduce the authorized positions for military technicians 7dual status7 of the ,army ,national ,guard1 ,air ,national ,guard1 ,army ,reserve and ,air ,force ,reserve for the purpose of applying any administratively imposed civilian personnel ceiling1 freeze1 or reduction on military technicians 7dual status71 unless such reductions are a direct result of a reduction in military force structure4 #hjdb4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this ,act may be obligated or expended for assistance to the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea unless specifically appropriated for that purpose4 #hjdc4 ,funds appropriated in this ,act for operation and maintenance of the ,military ,departments1 ,combatant ,commands and ,defense ,agencies shall be available for reimbursement of pay1 allowances and other expenses which would otherwise be incurred against appropriations for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve when members of the ,national ,guard and ,reserve provide intelligence or counterintelligence support to ,combatant ,commands1 ,defense ,agencies and ,joint ,intelligence ,activities1 including the activities and programs included within the ,national ,intelligence ,program and the ,military ,intelligence ,program3 ,provided1 ,that nothing in this section authorizes deviation from established ,reserve and ,national ,guard personnel and training procedures4 #hjdd4 ,of the amounts appropriated for ,working ,capital ,fund1 ,army1 #bbe1jjj1jjj shall be available to maintain competitive rates at the arsenals4 #hjde4 7a7 ,none of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense for any fiscal year for drug interdiction or counter-drug activities may be transferred to any other department or agency of the ,united ,states except as specifically provided in an appropriations law4 7b7 ,none of the funds available to the ,central ,intelligence ,agency for any fiscal year for drug interdiction or counter-drug activities may be transferred to any other department or agency of the ,united ,states except as specifically provided in an appropriations law4 #hjdf4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be used for the procurement of ball and roller bearings other than those produced by a domestic source and of domestic origin3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the military department responsible for such procurement may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 that adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet ,department of ,defense requirements on a timely basis and that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that this restriction shall not apply to the purchase of commercial items1 as defined by section #d7ab7 of the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy ,act1 except that the restriction shall apply to ball or roller bearings purchased as end items4 #hjdg4 ,in addition to the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available elsewhere in this ,act1 #dd1jjj1jjj is hereby appropriated to the ,department of ,defense3 ,provided1 ,that upon the determination of the ,secretary of ,defense that it shall serve the national interest1 the ,secretary shall make grants in the amounts specified as follows3 #bj1jjj1jjj to the ,united ,service ,organizations and #bd1jjj1jjj to the ,red ,cross4 #hjdh4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used to purchase any supercomputer which is not manufactured in the ,united ,states1 unless the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that such an acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes that is not available from ,united ,states manufacturers4 #hjdi4 ,notwithstanding any other provision in this ,act1 the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research program and the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer program set-asides shall be taken proportionally from all programs1 projects1 or activities to the extent they contribute to the extramural budget4 #hjej4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense for the current fiscal year and hereafter may be obligated or expended to transfer to another nation or an international organization any defense articles or services 7other than intelligence services7 for use in the activities described in subsection 7b7 unless the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate are notified #ae days in advance of such transfer4 7b7 ,this section applies to-- 7#a7 any international peacekeeping or peace-enforcement operation under the authority of chapter ,,vi or chapter ,,vii of the ,united ,nations ,charter under the authority of a ,united ,nations ,security ,council resolution2 and 7#b7 any other international peacekeeping1 peace-enforcement1 or humanitarian assistance operation4 7c7 ,a notice under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the equipment1 supplies1 or services to be transferred4 7#b7 ,a statement of the value of the equipment1 supplies1 or services to be transferred4 7#c7 ,in the case of a proposed transfer of equipment or supplies-- 7,a7 a statement of whether the inventory requirements of all elements of the ,armed ,forces 7including the reserve components7 for the type of equipment or supplies to be transferred have been met2 and 7,b7 a statement of whether the items proposed to be transferred will have to be replaced and1 if so1 how the ,president proposes to provide funds for such replacement4 #hjea4 ,none of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense under this ,act shall be obligated or expended to pay a contractor under a contract with the ,department of ,defense for costs of any amount paid by the contractor to an employee when-- 7#a7 such costs are for a bonus or otherwise in excess of the normal salary paid by the contractor to the employee2 and 7#b7 such bonus is part of restructuring costs associated with a business combination4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjeb4 ,during the current fiscal year1 no more than #cj1jjj1jjj of appropriations made in this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide may be transferred to appropriations available for the pay of military personnel1 to be merged with1 and to be available for the same time period as the appropriations to which transferred1 to be used in support of such personnel in connection with support and services for eligible organizations and activities outside the ,department of ,defense pursuant to section #bjab of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hjec4 ,during the current fiscal year1 in the case of an appropriation account of the ,department of ,defense for which the period of availability for obligation has expired or which has closed under the provisions of section #aeeb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and which has a negative unliquidated or unexpended balance1 an obligation or an adjustment of an obligation may be charged to any current appropriation account for the same purpose as the expired or closed account if-- 7#a7 the obligation would have been properly chargeable 7except as to amount7 to the expired or closed account before the end of the period of availability or closing of that account2 7#b7 the obligation is not otherwise properly chargeable to any current appropriation account of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#c7 in the case of an expired account1 the obligation is not chargeable to a current appropriation of the ,department of ,defense under the provisions of section #adje7;b77#h7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia1 ,public ,law #aja-eaj1 as amended 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aeea note73 ,provided1 ,that in the case of an expired account1 if subsequent review or investigation discloses that there was not in fact a negative unliquidated or unexpended balance in the account1 any charge to a current account under the authority of this section shall be reversed and recorded against the expired account3 ,provided further1 ,that the total amount charged to a current appropriation under this section may not exceed an amount equal to #a percent of the total appropriation for that account4 #hjed4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau may permit the use of equipment of the ,national ,guard ,distance ,learning ,project by any person or entity on a space-available1 reimbursable basis4 ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall establish the amount of reimbursement for such use on a case-by-case basis4 7b7 ,amounts collected under subsection 7a7 shall be credited to funds available for the ,national ,guard ,distance ,learning ,project and be available to defray the costs associated with the use of equipment of the project under that subsection4 ,such funds shall be available for such purposes without fiscal year limitation4 #hjee4 ,using funds made available by this ,act or any other ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 pursuant to a determination under section #bfij of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 may implement cost-effective agreements for required heating facility modernization in the ,kaiserslautern ,military ,community in the ,federal ,republic of ,germany3 ,provided1 ,that in the ,city of ,kaiserslautern and at the ,rhine ,ordnance ,barracks area1 such agreements will include the use of ,united ,states anthracite as the base load energy for municipal district heat to the ,united ,states ,defense installations3 ,provided further1 ,that at ,landstuhl ,army ,regional ,medical ,center and ,ramstein ,air ,base1 furnished heat may be obtained from private1 regional or municipal services1 if provisions are included for the consideration of ,united ,states coal as an energy source4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjef4 ,of the funds appropriated in this ,act under the heading 8,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide01 #be1jjj1jjj shall be for continued implementation and expansion of the ,sexual ,assault ,special ,victims' ,counsel ,program1 and #e1gji1jjj shall be for support of high priority ,sexual ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,program requirements and activities1 including the training and funding of personnel3 ,provided1 ,that the funds are made available for transfer to the ,department of the ,army1 the ,department of the ,navy1 and the ,department of the ,air ,force3 ,provided further1 ,that funds transferred shall be merged with and available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriations to which the funds are transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that this transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority provided in this ,act4 #hjeg4 ,none of the funds appropriated in title ,,iv of this ,act may be used to procure end-items for delivery to military forces for operational training1 operational use or inventory requirements3 ,provided1 ,that this restriction does not apply to end-items used in development1 prototyping1 and test activities preceding and leading to acceptance for operational use3 ,provided further1 ,that this restriction does not apply to programs funded within the ,national ,intelligence ,program3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that it is in the national security interest to do so4 #hjeh4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 on a case-by-case basis1 waive with respect to a foreign country each limitation on the procurement of defense items from foreign sources provided in law if the ,secretary determines that the application of the limitation with respect to that country would invalidate cooperative programs entered into between the ,department of ,defense and the foreign country1 or would invalidate reciprocal trade agreements for the procurement of defense items entered into under section #beca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the country does not discriminate against the same or similar defense items produced in the ,united ,states for that country4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 applies with respect to-- 7#a7 contracts and subcontracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 options for the procurement of items that are exercised after such date under contracts that are entered into before such date if the option prices are adjusted for any reason other than the application of a waiver granted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,subsection 7a7 does not apply to a limitation regarding construction of public vessels1 ball and roller bearings1 food1 and clothing or textile materials as defined by section #aa 7chapters #ej-fe7 of the ,harmonized ,tariff ,schedule and products classified under headings #djaj1 #dbjb1 #dbjc1 #fdja through #fdjf1 #feje1 #gjai1 #gbah through #gbbi1 #gcjd4da through #gcjd4di1 #gcjf4dj1 #gejb through #gejh1 #haje1 #hajh1 #haji1 #hbaa1 #hbae1 and #idjd4 #hjei4 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used for any training1 equipment1 or other assistance for a unit of a foreign security force if the ,secretary of ,defense has credible information that the unit has committed a gross violation of human rights4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall ensure that prior to a decision to provide any training1 equipment1 or other assistance to a unit of a foreign security force full consideration is given to any credible information available to the ,department of ,state relating to human rights violations by such unit4 7b7 ,exception ,the prohibition in subsection 7a77#a7 shall not apply if the ,secretary of ,defense1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 determines that the government of such country has taken all necessary corrective steps1 or if the equipment or other assistance is necessary to assist in disaster relief operations or other humanitarian or national security emergencies4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 may waive the prohibition in subsection 7a77#a7 if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that such waiver is required by extraordinary circumstances4 7d7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish1 and periodically update1 procedures to ensure that any information in the possession of the ,department of ,defense about gross violations of human rights by units of foreign security forces is shared on a timely basis with the ,department of ,state4 7e7 ,report ,not more than #ae days after the application of any exception under subsection 7b7 or the exercise of any waiver under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report-- 7#a7 in the case of an exception under subsection 7b71 providing notice of the use of the exception and stating the grounds for the exception2 and 7#b7 in the case of a waiver under subsection 7c71 describing the information relating to the gross violation of human rights2 the extraordinary circumstances that necessitate the waiver2 the purpose and duration of the training1 equipment1 or other assistance2 and the ,united ,states forces and the foreign security force unit involved4 7f7 ,definition ,for purposes of this section the term appropriate congressional committees means the congressional defense committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations4 #hjfj4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or other ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,acts may be obligated or expended for the purpose of performing repairs or maintenance to military family housing units of the ,department of ,defense1 including areas in such military family housing units that may be used for the purpose of conducting official ,department of ,defense business4 #hjfa4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide for any new start advanced concept technology demonstration project or joint capability demonstration project may only be obligated #de days after a report1 including a description of the project1 the planned acquisition and transition strategy and its estimated annual and total cost1 has been provided in writing to the congressional defense committees3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying to the congressional defense committees that it is in the national interest to do so4 #hjfb4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a classified quarterly report beginning #cj days after enactment of this ,act1 to the ,house and ,senate ,appropriations ,committees1 ,subcommittees on ,defense on certain matters as directed in the classified annex accompanying this ,act4 #hjfc4 ,during the current fiscal year and hereafter1 none of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense may be used to provide support to another department or agency of the ,united ,states if such department or agency is more than #ij days in arrears in making payment to the ,department of ,defense for goods or services previously provided to such department or agency on a reimbursable basis3 ,provided1 ,that this restriction shall not apply if the department is authorized by law to provide support to such department or agency on a nonreimbursable basis1 and is providing the requested support pursuant to such authority3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive this restriction on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that it is in the national security interest to do so4 #hjfd4 ,notwithstanding section #abcaj7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 a member of the ,national ,guard serving on full-time ,national ,guard duty under section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 may perform duties in support of the ground-based elements of the ,national ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,system4 #hjfe4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act may be used to transfer to any nongovernmental entity ammunition held by the ,department of ,defense that has a center-fire cartridge and a ,united ,states military nomenclature designation of armor penetrator1 armor piercing 7,,ap71 armor piercing incendiary 7,,api71 or armor-piercing incendiary tracer 7,,api-,t71 except to an entity performing demilitarization services for the ,department of ,defense under a contract that requires the entity to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the ,department of ,defense that armor piercing projectiles are either3 7#a7 rendered incapable of reuse by the demilitarization process2 or 7#b7 used to manufacture ammunition pursuant to a contract with the ,department of ,defense or the manufacture of ammunition for export pursuant to a ,license for ,permanent ,export of ,unclassified ,military ,articles issued by the ,department of ,state4 #hjff4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 or his designee1 may waive payment of all or part of the consideration that otherwise would be required under section #bffg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the case of a lease of personal property for a period not in excess of #a year to any organization specified in section #ejh7;d7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other youth1 social1 or fraternal nonprofit organization as may be approved by the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 or his designee1 on a case-by-case basis4 #hjfg4 ,in specifying the amounts requested for the ,department of the ,army for ,arlington ,national ,cemetery1 ,virginia1 the budget of the ,president submitted to ,congress shall request such amounts in the ,cemeterial ,expenses1 ,army appropriation1 and shall not request such amounts in the ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army appropriation4 #hjfh4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act shall be used for the support of any nonappropriated funds activity of the ,department of ,defense that procures malt beverages and wine with nonappropriated funds for resale 7including such alcoholic beverages sold by the drink7 on a military installation located in the ,united ,states unless such malt beverages and wine are procured within that ,state1 or in the case of the ,district of ,columbia1 within the ,district of ,columbia1 in which the military installation is located3 ,provided1 ,that in a case in which the military installation is located in more than one ,state1 purchases may be made in any ,state in which the installation is located3 ,provided further1 ,that such local procurement requirements for malt beverages and wine shall apply to all alcoholic beverages only for military installations in ,states which are not contiguous with another ,state3 ,provided further1 ,that alcoholic beverages other than wine and malt beverages1 in contiguous ,states and the ,district of ,columbia shall be procured from the most competitive source1 price and other factors considered4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjfi4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army1 #ajf1ahi1ijj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to transfer such funds to other activities of the ,federal ,government3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to enter into and carry out contracts for the acquisition of real property1 construction1 personal services1 and operations related to projects carrying out the purposes of this section3 ,provided further1 ,that contracts entered into under the authority of this section may provide for such indemnification as the ,secretary determines to be necessary3 ,provided further1 ,that projects authorized by this section shall comply with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local law to the maximum extent consistent with the national security1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 #hjgj4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated in this or any other ,act may be used to take any action to modify-- 7#a7 the appropriations account structure for the ,national ,intelligence ,program budget1 including through the creation of a new appropriation or new appropriation account2 7#b7 how the ,national ,intelligence ,program budget request is presented in the unclassified ,p-#a1 ,r-#a1 and ,o-#a documents supporting the ,department of ,defense budget request2 7#c7 the process by which the ,national ,intelligence ,program appropriations are apportioned to the executing agencies2 or 7#d7 the process by which the ,national ,intelligence ,program appropriations are allotted1 obligated and disbursed4 7b7 ,nothing in section 7a7 shall be construed to prohibit the merger of programs or changes to the ,national ,intelligence ,program budget at or below the ,expenditure ,center level1 provided such change is otherwise in accordance with paragraphs 7a77#a7-7c74 7c7 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense may jointly1 only for the purposes of achieving auditable financial statements and improving fiscal reporting1 study and develop detailed proposals for alternative financial management processes4 ,such study shall include a comprehensive counterintelligence risk assessment to ensure that none of the alternative processes will adversely affect counterintelligence4 7d7 ,upon development of the detailed proposals defined under subsection 7c71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 provide the proposed alternatives to all affected agencies2 7#b7 receive certification from all affected agencies attesting that the proposed alternatives will help achieve auditability1 improve fiscal reporting1 and will not adversely affect counterintelligence2 and 7#c7 not later than #cj days after receiving all necessary certifications under paragraph 7#b71 present the proposed alternatives and certifications to the congressional defense and intelligence committees4 7e7 ,this section shall not be construed to alter or affect the application of section #afbg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae to the amounts made available by this ,act4 7including transfer of funds7 #hjga4 ,during the current fiscal year1 not to exceed #bjj1jjj1jjj from funds available under ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide may be transferred to the ,department of ,state ,global ,security ,contingency ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that this transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,defense3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not fewer than #cj days prior to making transfers to the ,department of ,state ,global ,security ,contingency ,fund1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing with the source of funds and a detailed justification1 execution plan1 and timeline for each proposed project4 #hjgb4 ,in addition to amounts provided elsewhere in this ,act1 #d1jjj1jjj is hereby appropriated to the ,department of ,defense1 to remain available for obligation until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 that upon the determination of the ,secretary of ,defense that it shall serve the national interest1 these funds shall be available only for a grant to the ,fisher ,house ,foundation1 ,inc41 only for the construction and furnishing of additional ,fisher ,houses to meet the needs of military family members when confronted with the illness or hospitalization of an eligible military beneficiary4 #hjgc4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations to prohibit the sale of any tobacco or tobacco-related products in military resale outlets in the ,united ,states1 its territories and possessions at a price below the most competitive price in the local community3 ,provided1 ,that such regulations shall direct that the prices of tobacco or tobacco-related products in overseas military retail outlets shall be within the range of prices established for military retail system stores located in the ,united ,states4 7including transfer of funds7 #hjgd4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the headings ,procurement1 ,defense-,wide and ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide1 #fai1had1jjj shall be for the ,israeli ,cooperative ,programs3 ,provided1 ,that of this amount1 #cej1igb1jjj shall be for the ,secretary of ,defense to provide to the ,government of ,israel for the procurement of the ,iron ,dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats1 subject to the ,u4,s4-,israel ,iron ,dome ,procurement ,agreement1 as amended2 #acg1icd1jjj shall be for the ,short ,range ,ballistic ,missile ,defense 7,,srbmd7 program1 including cruise missile defense research and development under the ,,srbmd program1 of which #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for production activities of ,,srbmd missiles in the ,united ,states and in ,israel to meet ,israel's defense requirements consistent with each nation's laws1 regulations1 and procedures2 #gd1gjg1jjj shall be for an upper-tier component to the ,israeli ,missile ,defense ,architecture2 and #ef1bja1jjj shall be for the ,arrow ,system ,improvement ,program including development of a long range1 ground and airborne1 detection suite3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this provision for production of missiles and missile components may be transferred to appropriations available for the procurement of weapons and equipment1 to be merged with and to be available for the same time period and the same purposes as the appropriation to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this provision is in addition to any other transfer authority contained in this ,act4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjge4 ,of the amounts appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #iia1bhe1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjae1 to fund prior year shipbuilding cost increases3 ,provided1 ,that upon enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall transfer funds to the following appropriations in the amounts specified3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes as the appropriations to which transferred to3 7#a7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjjh_/bjae3 ,carrier ,replacement ,program #ffc1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjji_/bjae3 ,,lpd-#ag ,amphibious ,transport ,dock ,program #ed1jif1jjj2 7#c7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjaj_/bjae3 ,,ddg-#ea ,destroyer #fe1gga1jjj2 7#d7 ,under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy1 #bjaj_/bjae3 ,littoral ,combat ,ship #ce1cde1jjj2 7#e7 ,under the heading #8#8,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy''1 #bjaa_/bjae3 ,,ddg-#ea ,destroyer #fc1cgc1jjj2 7#f7 ,under the heading #8#8,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy''1 #bjaa_/bjae3 ,littoral ,combat ,ship #da1gjj1jjj2 7#g7 ,under the heading #8#8,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy''1 #bjaa_/bjae3 ,joint ,high ,speed ,vessel #i1cdj1jjj2 7#h7 ,under the heading #8#8,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy''1 #bjab_/bjae3 ,,cvn ,refueling ,overhauls ,program #ed1jjj1jjj2 7#i7 ,under the heading #8#8,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy''1 #bjab_/bjae3 ,joint ,high ,speed ,vessel #b1fbj1jjj2 and 7#aj7 ,under the heading #8#8,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy''1 #bjac_/bjae3 ,joint ,high ,speed ,vessel #b1jdj1jjj4 #hjgf4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act1 or made available by the transfer of funds in this ,act1 for intelligence activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the ,congress for purposes of section #ejd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjid7 during fiscal year #bjae until the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae4 #hjgg4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that creates or initiates a new program1 project1 or activity unless such program1 project1 or activity must be undertaken immediately in the interest of national security and only after written prior notification to the congressional defense committees4 #hjgh4 ,the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjaf submitted to the ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall include separate budget justification documents for costs of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces' participation in contingency operations for the ,military ,personnel accounts1 the ,operation and ,maintenance accounts1 the ,procurement accounts1 and the ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation accounts3 ,provided1 ,that these documents shall include a description of the funding requested for each contingency operation1 for each military service1 to include all ,active and ,reserve components1 and for each appropriations account3 ,provided further1 ,that these documents shall include estimated costs for each element of expense or object class1 a reconciliation of increases and decreases for each contingency operation1 and programmatic data including1 but not limited to1 troop strength for each ,active and ,reserve component1 and estimates of the major weapons systems deployed in support of each contingency3 ,provided further1 ,that these documents shall include budget exhibits ,,op-#e and ,,op-#cb 7as defined in the ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation7 for all contingency operations for the budget year and the two preceding fiscal years4 #hjgi4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used for research1 development1 test1 evaluation1 procurement or deployment of nuclear armed interceptors of a missile defense system4 #hjhj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 to reflect savings due to favorable foreign exchange rates1 the total amount appropriated in this ,act is hereby reduced by #chf1bfh1jjj4 #hjha4 ,none of the funds appropriated or made available in this ,act shall be used to reduce or disestablish the operation of the #ecrd ,weather ,reconnaissance ,squadron of the ,air ,force ,reserve1 if such action would reduce the ,,wc-#acj ,weather ,reconnaissance mission below the levels funded in this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the ,air ,force shall allow the #ecrd ,weather ,reconnaissance ,squadron to perform other missions in support of national defense requirements during the non-hurricane season4 #hjhb4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be available for integration of foreign intelligence information unless the information has been lawfully collected and processed during the conduct of authorized foreign intelligence activities3 ,provided1 ,that information pertaining to ,united ,states persons shall only be handled in accordance with protections provided in the ,fourth ,amendment of the ,united ,states ,constitution as implemented through ,executive ,order ,no4 #abccc4 #hjhc4 7a7 ,at the time members of reserve components of the ,armed ,forces are called or ordered to active duty under section #abcjb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 each member shall be notified in writing of the expected period during which the member will be mobilized4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirements of subsection 7a7 in any case in which the ,secretary determines that it is necessary to do so to respond to a national security emergency or to meet dire operational requirements of the ,armed ,forces4 #hjhd4 ,of the amounts appropriated for ,missile ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #abe1jjj1jjj shall be available for the acceleration of a competitively awarded ,evolved ,expendable ,launch ,vehicle mission3 ,provided1 ,that competitions shall be open to all certified providers of ,evolved ,expendable ,launch ,vehicle-class systems3 ,provided further1 ,that competitions shall consider bids from two or more certified providers3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 such providers may compete any certified launch vehicle in their inventory4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjhe4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer funds from any available ,department of the ,navy appropriation to any available ,navy ship construction appropriation for the purpose of liquidating necessary changes resulting from inflation1 market fluctuations1 or rate adjustments for any ship construction program appropriated in law3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer not to exceed #af1jjj1jjj under the authority provided by this section3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may not transfer any funds until #cj days after the proposed transfer has been reported to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 unless a response from the ,committees is received sooner3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds transferred pursuant to this section shall retain the same period of availability as when originally appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided by this section is in addition to any other transfer authority contained elsewhere in this ,act4 #hjhf4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be used to transfer research and development1 acquisition1 or other program authority relating to current tactical unmanned aerial vehicles 7,t,u,a,vs7 from the ,army4 7b7 ,the ,army shall retain responsibility for and operational control of the ,,mq-#a;,c ,gray ,eagle ,unmanned ,aerial ,vehicle 7,,uav7 in order to support the ,secretary of ,defense in matters relating to the employment of unmanned aerial vehicles4 #hjhg4 ,up to #ae1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy may be made available for the ,asia ,pacific ,regional ,initiative ,program for the purpose of enabling the ,pacific ,command to execute ,theater ,security ,cooperation activities such as humanitarian assistance1 and payment of incremental and personnel costs of training and exercising with foreign security forces3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available for this purpose may be used1 notwithstanding any other funding authorities for humanitarian assistance1 security assistance or combined exercise expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may not be obligated to provide assistance to any foreign country that is otherwise prohibited from receiving such type of assistance under any other provision of law4 #hjhh4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act for programs of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 except for funds appropriated for research and technology1 which shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 #hjhi4 ,for purposes of section #aeec7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 any subdivision of appropriations made in this ,act under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy shall be considered to be for the same purpose as any subdivision under the heading ,shipbuilding and ,conversion1 ,navy appropriations in any prior fiscal year1 and the #a percent limitation shall apply to the total amount of the appropriation4 #hjij4 7a7 ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit a report to the congressional intelligence committees to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that the report shall include-- 7#a7 a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if appropriate1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 7#b7 a delineation in the table for each appropriation by ,expenditure ,center and project2 and 7#c7 an identification of items of special congressional interest4 7b7 ,none of the funds provided for the ,national ,intelligence ,program in this ,act shall be available for reprogramming or transfer until the report identified in subsection 7a7 is submitted to the congressional intelligence committees1 unless the ,director of ,national ,intelligence certifies in writing to the congressional intelligence committees that such reprogramming or transfer is necessary as an emergency requirement4 #hjia4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to eliminate1 restructure or realign ,army ,contracting ,command-,new ,jersey or make disproportionate personnel reductions at any ,army ,contracting ,command-,new ,jersey sites without #cj-;day prior notification to the congressional defense committees4 #hjib4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act for excess defense articles1 assistance under section #abjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #aai ,stat4 #cdef71 or peacekeeping operations for the countries designated annually to be in violation of the standards of the ,child ,soldiers ,prevention ,act of #bjjh may be used to support any military training or operation that includes child soldiers1 as defined by the ,child ,soldiers ,prevention ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-deg2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcgj;c-#a71 unless such assistance is otherwise permitted under section #djd of the ,child ,soldiers ,prevention ,act of #bjjh4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjic4 ,of the funds appropriated in the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account for the ,program ,manager for the ,information ,sharing ,environment1 #bj1jjj1jjj is available for transfer by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence to other departments and agencies for purposes of ,government-wide information sharing activities3 ,provided1 ,that funds transferred under this provision are to be merged with and available for the same purposes and time period as the appropriation to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,office of ,management and ,budget must approve any transfers made under this provision4 #hjid4 7a7 ,none of the funds provided for the ,national ,intelligence ,program in this or any prior appropriations ,act shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming or transfer of funds in accordance with section #ajb;,a7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7;d77 that-- 7#a7 creates a new start effort2 7#b7 terminates a program with appropriated funding of #aj1jjj1jjj or more2 7#c7 transfers funding into or out of the ,national ,intelligence ,program2 or 7#d7 transfers funding between appropriations1 unless the congressional intelligence committees are notified #cj days in advance of such reprogramming of funds2 this notification period may be reduced for urgent national security requirements4 7b7 ,none of the funds provided for the ,national ,intelligence ,program in this or any prior appropriations ,act shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming or transfer of funds in accordance with section #ajb;,a7d7 or the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7;d77 that results in a cumulative increase or decrease of the levels specified in the classified annex accompanying the ,act unless the congressional intelligence committees are notified #cj days in advance of such reprogramming of funds2 this notification period may be reduced for urgent national security requirements4 #hjie4 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to ,congress each year1 at or about the time that the ,president's budget is submitted to ,congress that year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a future-years intelligence program 7including associated annexes7 reflecting the estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations included in that budget4 ,any such future-years intelligence program shall cover the fiscal year with respect to which the budget is submitted and at least the four succeeding fiscal years4 #hjif4 ,for the purposes of this ,act1 the term congressional intelligence committees means the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #hjig4 ,the ,department of ,defense shall continue to report incremental contingency operations costs for ,operation ,inherent ,resolve1 ,operation ,enduring ,freedom1 and any named successor operations1 on a monthly basis and any other operation designated and identified by the ,secretary of ,defense for the purposes of section #abg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 on a semi-annual basis in the ,cost of ,war ,execution ,report as prescribed in the ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation ,department of ,defense ,instruction #gjjj4ad1 ,volume #ab1 ,chapter #bc ,contingency ,operations1 ,annex #a1 dated ,september #bjje4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjih4 ,during the current fiscal year1 not to exceed #aa1jjj1jjj from each of the appropriations made in title ,,ii of this ,act for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army1 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 and ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force may be transferred by the military department concerned to its central fund established for ,fisher ,houses and ,suites pursuant to section #bdic7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #hjii4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act for operation and maintenance may be available for the purpose of making remittances and transfer to the ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,fund in accordance with section #agje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hajj4 7a7 ,any agency receiving funds made available in this ,act1 shall1 subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 post on the public ,web site of that agency any report required to be submitted by the ,congress in this or any other ,act1 upon the determination by the head of the agency that it shall serve the national interest4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a report if-- 7#a7 the public posting of the report compromises national security2 or 7#b7 the report contains proprietary information4 7c7 ,the head of the agency posting such report shall do so only after such report has been made available to the requesting ,committee or ,committees of ,congress for no less than #de days4 #haja4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be expended for any ,federal contract for an amount in excess of #a1jjj1jjj1 unless the contractor agrees not to-- 7#a7 enter into any agreement with any of its employees or independent contractors that requires1 as a condition of employment1 that the employee or independent contractor agree to resolve through arbitration any claim under title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd or any tort related to or arising out of sexual assault or harassment1 including assault and battery1 intentional infliction of emotional distress1 false imprisonment1 or negligent hiring1 supervision1 or retention2 or 7#b7 take any action to enforce any provision of an existing agreement with an employee or independent contractor that mandates that the employee or independent contractor resolve through arbitration any claim under title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd or any tort related to or arising out of sexual assault or harassment1 including assault and battery1 intentional infliction of emotional distress1 false imprisonment1 or negligent hiring1 supervision1 or retention4 7b7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be expended for any ,federal contract unless the contractor certifies that it requires each covered subcontractor to agree not to enter into1 and not to take any action to enforce any provision of1 any agreement as described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 with respect to any employee or independent contractor performing work related to such subcontract4 ,for purposes of this subsection1 a covered subcontractor is an entity that has a subcontract in excess of #a1jjj1jjj on a contract subject to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,the prohibitions in this section do not apply with respect to a contractor's or subcontractor's agreements with employees or independent contractors that may not be enforced in a court of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the application of subsection 7a7 or 7b7 to a particular contractor or subcontractor for the purposes of a particular contract or subcontract if the ,secretary or the ,deputy ,secretary personally determines that the waiver is necessary to avoid harm to national security interests of the ,united ,states1 and that the term of the contract or subcontract is not longer than necessary to avoid such harm4 ,the determination shall set forth with specificity the grounds for the waiver and for the contract or subcontract term selected1 and shall state any alternatives considered in lieu of a waiver and the reasons each such alternative would not avoid harm to national security interests of the ,united ,states4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall transmit to ,congress1 and simultaneously make public1 any determination under this subsection not less than #ae business days before the contract or subcontract addressed in the determination may be awarded4 7including transfer of funds7 #hajb4 ,from within the funds appropriated for operation and maintenance for the ,defense ,health ,program in this ,act1 up to #adf1heg1jjj1 shall be available for transfer to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund in accordance with the provisions of section #agjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj1 ,public ,law #aaa-hd3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of section #agjd7;b71 the facility operations funded are operations of the integrated ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center1 consisting of the ,north ,chicago ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,center1 the ,navy ,ambulatory ,care ,center1 and supporting facilities designated as a combined ,federal medical facility as described by section #gjf of ,public ,law #aaj-dag3 ,provided further1 ,that additional funds may be transferred from funds appropriated for operation and maintenance for the ,defense ,health ,program to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund upon written notification by the ,secretary of ,defense to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 #hajc4 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall not employ more ,senior ,executive employees than are specified in the classified annex4 #hajd4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act and hereafter may be obligated or expended to pay a retired general or flag officer to serve as a senior mentor advising the ,department of ,defense unless such retired officer files a ,standard ,form #bgh 7or successor form concerning public financial disclosure under part #bfcd of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 to the ,office of ,government ,ethics4 #haje4 ,appropriations available to the ,department of ,defense may be used for the purchase of heavy and light armored vehicles for the physical security of personnel or for force protection purposes up to a limit of #bej1jjj per vehicle1 notwithstanding price or other limitations applicable to the purchase of passenger carrying vehicles4 #hajf4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act or any other ,act may be used by the ,department of ,defense or a component thereof in contravention of section #abdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae1 relating to limitations on providing certain missile defense information to the ,russian ,federation4 #hajg4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,secretary of ,defense to take beneficial occupancy of more than #c1jjj parking spaces 7other than handicap-reserved spaces7 to be provided by the ,,brac #acc project3 ,provided1 ,that this limitation may be waived in part if3 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to ,congress that levels of service at existing intersections in the vicinity of the project have not experienced failing levels of service as defined by the ,transportation ,research ,board ,highway ,capacity ,manual over a consecutive #ij-;day period2 7#b7 the ,department of ,defense and the ,virginia ,department of ,transportation agree on the number of additional parking spaces that may be made available to employees of the facility subject to continued #ij-;day traffic monitoring2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary of ,defense notifies the congressional defense committees in writing at least #ad days prior to exercising this waiver of the number of additional parking spaces to be made available4 #hajh4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall report quarterly the numbers of civilian personnel end strength by appropriation account for each and every appropriation account used to finance ,federal civilian personnel salaries to the congressional defense committees within #ae days after the end of each fiscal quarter4 7including transfer of funds7 #haji4 ,upon a determination by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence that such action is necessary and in the national interest1 the ,director may1 with the approval of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 transfer not to exceed #b1jjj1jjj1jjj of the funds made available in this ,act for the ,national ,intelligence ,program3 ,provided1 ,that such authority to transfer may not be used unless for higher priority items1 based on unforeseen intelligence requirements1 than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which funds are requested has been denied by the ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that a request for multiple reprogrammings of funds using authority provided in this section shall be made prior to ,june #cj1 #bjae4 7including transfer of funds7 #haaj4 ,there is appropriated #edj1jjj1jjj for the ,ship ,modernization1 ,operations and ,sustainment ,fund1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjba3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,navy shall transfer funds from the ,ship ,modernization1 ,operations and ,sustainment ,fund to appropriations for operation and maintenance2 research1 development1 test and evaluation2 and procurement1 only for the purposes of operating1 sustaining1 equipping and modernizing the ,ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers ,,cg-#fc1 ,,cg-#fd1 ,,cg-#fe1 ,,cg-#ff1 ,,cg-#fg1 ,,cg-#fh1 ,,cg-#fi1 ,,cg-#gj1 ,,cg-#ga1 ,,cg-#gb1 ,,cg-#gc1 and the ,whidbey ,island-class dock landing ships ,,lsd-#da1 ,,lsd-#db1 and ,,lsd-#df3 ,provided further1 ,that funds transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriation to which they are transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided herein shall be in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,defense3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,navy shall1 not less than #cj days prior to making any transfer from the ,ship ,modernization1 ,operations and ,sustainment ,fund1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,navy shall transfer and obligate funds from the ,ship ,modernization1 ,operations and ,sustainment ,fund for modernization of not more than two ,ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers as detailed above in fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that no more than six ,ticonderoga-class guided missile cruisers shall be in a phased modernization at any time3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,navy shall contract for the required modernization equipment in the year prior to inducting a ,ticonderoga-class cruiser for modernization3 ,provided further1 ,that the prohibition in section #bbdd;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the use of any funds transferred pursuant to this section4 #haaa4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act may be obligated or expended by the ,secretary of a military department in contravention of the provisions of section #ceb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad to adopt any new camouflage pattern design or uniform fabric for any combat or camouflage utility uniform or family of uniforms for use by an ,armed ,force4 #haab4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this or any other ,act may be used to transfer1 release1 or assist in the transfer or release to or within the ,united ,states1 its territories1 or possessions ,khalid ,sheikh ,mohammed or any other detainee who-- 7#a7 is not a ,united ,states citizen or a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is or was held on or after ,june #bd1 #bjji1 at the ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 by the ,department of ,defense4 #haac4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this or any other ,act may be used to construct1 acquire1 or modify any facility in the ,united ,states1 its territories1 or possessions to house any individual described in subsection 7c7 for the purposes of detention or imprisonment in the custody or under the effective control of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any modification of facilities at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 7c7 ,an individual described in this subsection is any individual who1 as of ,june #bd1 #bjji1 is located at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 and who-- 7#a7 is not a citizen of the ,united ,states or a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is-- 7,a7 in the custody or under the effective control of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 otherwise under detention at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 #haad4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this ,act may be used to transfer any individual detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to the custody or control of the individual's country of origin1 any other foreign country1 or any other foreign entity except in accordance with section #ajce of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad4 #haae4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of section #aeij or #aeia of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 or in contravention of the requirements of section #ajf7;g7 or 7h7 of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajd7;g7 or 7h774 #haaf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda et seq474 #haag4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,department of ,defense or any other ,federal agency to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles1 for any executive fleet1 or for an agency's fleet inventory1 except in accordance with ,presidential ,memorandum-,federal ,fleet ,performance1 dated ,may #bd1 #bjaa4 #haah4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act may be used by the ,secretary of ,defense1 or any other official or officer of the ,department of ,defense1 to enter into a contract1 memorandum of understanding1 or cooperative agreement with1 or make a grant to1 or provide a loan or loan guarantee to ,rosoboronexport or any subsidiary of ,rosoboronexport4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the limitation in subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 determines that it is in the vital national security interest of the ,united ,states to do so1 and certifies in writing to the congressional defense committees that1 to the best of the ,secretary's knowledge3 7#a7 ,rosoboronexport has ceased the transfer of lethal military equipment to1 and the maintenance of existing lethal military equipment for1 the ,government of the ,syrian ,arab ,republic2 7#b7 ,the armed forces of the ,russian ,federation have withdrawn from ,crimea1 other than armed forces present on military bases subject to agreements in force between the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and the ,government of ,ukraine2 and 7#c7 ,agents of the ,russian ,federation have ceased taking active measures to destabilize the control of the ,government of ,ukraine over eastern ,ukraine4 7c7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a review of any action involving ,rosoboronexport with respect to a waiver issued by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to subsection 7b71 and not later than #ij days after the date on which such a waiver is issued by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of the review conducted with respect to such waiver4 #haai4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for the purchase or manufacture of a flag of the ,united ,states unless such flags are treated as covered items under section #becc;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #habj4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this or any other ,act may be obligated or expended by the ,united ,states ,government for the direct personal benefit of the ,president of ,afghanistan4 #haba4 7a7 ,of the funds appropriated in this ,act for the ,department of ,defense1 amounts may be made available1 under such regulations as the ,secretary may prescribe1 to local military commanders appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 or by an officer or employee designated by the ,secretary1 to provide at their discretion ex gratia payments in amounts consistent with subsection 7d7 of this section for damage1 personal injury1 or death that is incident to combat operations of the ,armed ,forces in a foreign country4 7b7 ,an ex gratia payment under this section may be provided only if-- 7#a7 the prospective foreign civilian recipient is determined by the local military commander to be friendly to the ,united ,states2 7#b7 a claim for damages would not be compensable under chapter #afc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,foreign ,claims ,act72 and 7#c7 the property damage1 personal injury1 or death was not caused by action by an enemy4 7c7 ,nature of payments ,any payments provided under a program under subsection 7a7 shall not be considered an admission or acknowledgement of any legal obligation to compensate for any damage1 personal injury1 or death4 7d7 ,amount of payments ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines a program under subsection 7a7 to be appropriate in a particular setting1 the amounts of payments1 if any1 to be provided to civilians determined to have suffered harm incident to combat operations of the ,armed ,forces under the program should be determined pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary and based on an assessment1 which should include such factors as cultural appropriateness and prevailing economic conditions4 7e7 ,legal advice ,local military commanders shall receive legal advice before making ex gratia payments under this subsection4 ,the legal advisor1 under regulations of the ,department of ,defense1 shall advise on whether an ex gratia payment is proper under this section and applicable ,department of ,defense regulations4 7f7 ,written record ,a written record of any ex gratia payment offered or denied shall be kept by the local commander and on a timely basis submitted to the appropriate office in the ,department of ,defense as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7g7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall report to the congressional defense committees on an annual basis the efficacy of the ex gratia payment program including the number of types of cases considered1 amounts offered1 the response from ex gratia payment recipients1 and any recommended modifications to the program4 7h7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section shall be deemed to provide any new authority to the ,secretary of ,defense4 #habb4 ,none of the funds available in this ,act to the ,department of ,defense1 other than appropriations made for necessary or routine refurbishments1 upgrades or maintenance activities1 shall be used to reduce or to prepare to reduce the number of deployed and non-deployed strategic delivery vehicles and launchers below the levels set forth in the report submitted to ,congress in accordance with section #ajdb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab4 #habc4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall post grant awards on a public ,web site in a searchable format4 #habd4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to cancel the avionics modernization program of record for ,c-#acj aircraft3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may proceed with a reduced scope program to address safety and airspace compliance requirements1 using funds provided in this bill and previous funds appropriated for the avionics modernization program of record1 consistent with the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae4 #habe4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to reduce the force structure at ,lajes ,field1 ,azores1 ,portugal1 below the force structure at such ,air ,force ,base as of ,october #a1 #bjac1 except in accordance with section #ajfc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae4 #habf4 ,none of the ,operation and ,maintenance funds made available in this ,act may be used in contravention of section #daajf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 #habg4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to fund the performance of a flight demonstration team at a location outside of the ,united ,states3 ,provided1 ,that this prohibition applies only if a performance of a flight demonstration team at a location within the ,united ,states was canceled during the current fiscal year due to insufficient funding4 #habh4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,national ,security ,agency to-- 7#a7 conduct an acquisition pursuant to section #gjb of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh for the purpose of targeting a ,united ,states person2 or 7#b7 acquire1 monitor1 or store the contents 7as such term is defined in section #beaj7h7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code7 of any electronic communication of a ,united ,states person from a provider of electronic communication services to the public pursuant to section #eja of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh4 7including transfer of funds7 #habi4 ,of the amounts appropriated for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 up to #a1jjj1jjj shall be available for transfer to the ,john ,c4 ,stennis ,center for ,public ,service ,development ,trust ,fund established under section #aaf of the ,john ,c4 ,stennis ,center for ,public ,service ,training and ,development ,act 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #aaje74 7,including transfer of funds7 #hacj4 ,in addition to amounts provided elsewhere in this ,act for basic allowance for housing for military personnel1 including active duty1 reserve and ,national ,guard personnel1 #hh1jjj1jjj is hereby appropriated to the ,department of ,defense and made available for transfer only to military personnel accounts3 ,provided1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act4 #haca4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be obligated or expended to divest ,e-#c airborne warning and control system aircraft1 or disestablish any units of the active or reserve component associated with such aircraft3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #ij days following the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report providing a detailed explanation of how the ,secretary will meet the priority requirements of the commanders of the combatant commands related to airborne warning and control with a fleet of fewer than #ca ,e-#c aircraft4 #hacb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be obligated or expended to implement the ,arms ,trade ,treaty until the ,senate approves a resolution of ratification for the ,treaty4 #hacc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to transfer or divest ,,ah-#fd ,apache helicopters from the ,army ,national ,guard to the active ,army in fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,army shall ensure the continuing readiness of the ,,ah-#fd ,apache aircraft and ensure the training of the crews of such aircraft during fiscal year #bjae1 including the allocation of funds for operation and maintenance and personnel connected with such aircraft3 ,provided further1 ,that this section shall continue in effect through the date of enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae4 #hacd4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be obligated for activities authorized under section #abjh of the ,ronald ,w4 ,reagan ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #afba7 to initiate support for1 or expand support to1 foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals unless the congressional defense committees are notified in accordance with the direction contained in the classified annex accompanying this ,act1 not less than #ae days before initiating such support3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used under such section #abjh for any activity that is not in support of an ongoing military operation being conducted by ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,forces to combat terrorism3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibitions in this section if the ,secretary determines that such waiver is required by extraordinary circumstances and1 by not later than #gb hours after making such waiver1 notifies the congressional defense committees of such waiver4 #hace4 7a7 ,within #ij days of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees to assess whether the justification and approval requirements under section #haa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #bdje7 have1 inconsistent with the intent of ,congress-- 7#a7 negatively impacted the ability of covered entities to be awarded sole-source contracts with the ,department of ,defense greater than #bj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 discouraged agencies from awarding contracts greater than #bj1jjj1jjj to covered entities2 and 7#c7 been misconstrued and_/or inconsistently implemented4 7b7 ,the ,comptroller ,general shall analyze and report to the congressional defense committees on the sufficiency of the ,department's report in addressing the requirements2 review the extent to which section #haa has negatively impacted the ability of covered entities to be awarded sole-source contracts with the ,department1 discouraged agencies from awarding contracts1 or been misconstrued and_/or inconsistently implemented4 #hacf4 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall designate a facility located on ,scott ,air ,force ,base1 ,illinois1 to be named after ,senator ,alan ,j4 ,dixon in recognition of his significant public service achievements4 #hacg4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used to require that seafood procured for the ,department of ,defense from sustainably managed fisheries in the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service1 be required to additionally meet sustainability certification criteria prescribed by third-party nongovernmental organizations4 #hach4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to-- 7#a7 disestablish1 or prepare to disestablish1 a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program in accordance with ,department of ,defense ,instruction ,number #abae4jh1 dated ,june #bf1 #bjjf2 or 7#b7 close1 downgrade from host to extension center1 or place on probation a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program in accordance with the information paper of the ,department of the ,army titled ,army ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7,,srotc7 ,program ,review and ,criteria1 dated ,january #bg1 #bjad4 #haci4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to retire1 divest1 or transfer1 or to prepare or plan for the retirement1 divestment1 or transfer of1 the entire ,,kc-#aj fleet during fiscal year #bjae4 #hadj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used with respect to ,iraq in contravention of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda et seq471 including for the introduction of ,united ,states armed forces into hostilities in ,iraq1 into situations in ,iraq where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances1 or into ,iraqi territory1 airspace1 or waters while equipped for combat1 in contravention of the congressional consultation and reporting requirements of sections #c and #d of such ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedb and #aedc74 #hada4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to divest1 retire1 transfer1 or place in storage1 or prepare to divest1 retire1 transfer1 or place in storage1 any ,a-#aj aircraft1 or to disestablish any units of the active or reserve component associated with such aircraft4 ,,ix ,overseas contingency operations ,military ,personnel ,military ,personnel1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,military ,personnel1 ,army1 #c1bei1igj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,military ,personnel1 ,navy ,for an additional amount for ,military ,personnel1 ,navy1 #ccb1aff1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,military ,personnel1 ,marine ,corps ,for an additional amount for ,military ,personnel1 ,marine ,corps1 #djc1caa1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,military ,personnel1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,military ,personnel1 ,air ,force1 #gbh1ccd1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,reserve ,personnel1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,reserve ,personnel1 ,army1 #bd1iij1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,reserve ,personnel1 ,navy ,for an additional amount for ,reserve ,personnel1 ,navy1 #ac1iec1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,reserve ,personnel1 ,marine ,corps ,for an additional amount for ,reserve ,personnel1 ,marine ,corps1 #e1jfi1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,reserve ,personnel1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,reserve ,personnel1 ,air ,force1 #ai1age1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national ,guard ,personnel1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,national ,guard ,personnel1 ,army1 #agd1ggh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national ,guard ,personnel1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,national ,guard ,personnel1 ,air ,force1 #d1hid1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army1 #ah1ajh1fef1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 #f1bec1hai1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,marine ,corps ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,marine ,corps1 #a1hej1ihd1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force1 #aj1jgf1chc1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide ,for an additional amount for 8,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide01 #f1baa1jbe1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading1 not to exceed #a1bfj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 shall be for payments to reimburse key cooperating nations for logistical1 military1 and other support1 including access1 provided to ,united ,states military and stability operations in ,afghanistan and ,iraq3 ,provided further1 ,that such reimbursement payments may be made in such amounts as the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 and in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 may determine1 based on documentation determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to adequately account for the support provided1 and such determination is final and conclusive upon the accounting officers of the ,united ,states1 and #ae days following notification to the appropriate congressional committees3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds may be used for the purpose of providing specialized training and procuring supplies and specialized equipment and providing such supplies and loaning such equipment on a non-reimbursable basis to coalition forces supporting ,united ,states military and stability operations in ,afghanistan and ,iraq1 and #ae days following notification to the appropriate congressional committees3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds may be used to reimburse the government of ,jordan1 in such amounts as the ,secretary of ,defense may determine1 to maintain the ability of the ,jordanian armed forces to maintain security along the border between ,jordan and ,syria1 upon #ae days prior written notification to the congressional defense committees outlining the amounts reimbursed and the nature of the expenses to be reimbursed3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ae1jjj1jjj can be used for emergencies and extraordinary expenses1 to be expended on the approval or authority of the ,secretary of ,defense1 and payments may be made on his certificate of necessity for confidential military purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that the authority in the preceding proviso may only be used for emergency and extraordinary expenses associated with activities to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and the ,levant3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide quarterly reports to the congressional defense committees on the use of funds provided in this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army ,reserve ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army ,reserve1 #da1ecb1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy ,reserve ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy ,reserve1 #de1hgf1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,marine ,corps ,reserve ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #aj1edj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force ,reserve ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force ,reserve1 #gg1gid1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army ,national ,guard ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army ,national ,guard1 #gg1ffa1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,national ,guard ,for an additional amount for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,national ,guard1 #bb1fjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund ,for the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund1 #d1aji1ccc1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for the purpose of allowing the ,commander1 ,combined ,security ,transition ,command--,afghanistan1 or the ,secretary's designee1 to provide assistance1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 to the security forces of ,afghanistan1 including the provision of equipment1 supplies1 services1 training1 facility and infrastructure repair1 renovation1 construction1 and funding3 ,provided further1 ,that the authority to provide assistance under this heading is in addition to any other authority to provide assistance to foreign nations3 ,provided further1 ,that contributions of funds for the purposes provided herein from any person1 foreign government1 or international organization may be credited to this ,fund1 to remain available until expended1 and used for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees in writing upon the receipt and upon the obligation of any contribution1 delineating the sources and amounts of the funds received and the specific use of such contributions3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not fewer than #ae days prior to obligating from this appropriation account1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of any such obligation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of any proposed new projects or transfer of funds between budget sub-activity groups in excess of #bj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,united ,states may accept equipment procured using funds provided under this heading in this or prior ,acts that was transferred to the security forces of ,afghanistan and returned by such forces to the ,united ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that equipment procured using funds provided under this heading in this or prior ,acts1 and not yet transferred to the security forces of ,afghanistan or transferred to the security forces of ,afghanistan and returned by such forces to the ,united ,states1 may be treated as stocks of the ,department of ,defense upon written notification to the congressional defense committees3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading1 not less than #be1jjj1jjj shall be for recruitment and retention of women in the ,afghanistan ,national ,security ,forces1 and the recruitment and training of female security personnel for the #bjae parliamentary elections3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,iraq ,train and ,equip ,fund ,for the ,iraq ,train and ,equip ,fund1 #a1fah1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 pursuant to section #abcf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae1 to provide assistance1 including training2 equipment2 logistics support1 supplies1 and services2 stipends2 infrastructure repair1 renovation1 and sustainment to military and other security forces of or associated with the ,government of ,iraq1 including ,kurdish and tribal security forces or other local security forces1 with a national security mission1 to counter the ,islamic ,state in ,iraq and the ,levant3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that prior to providing assistance to elements of any forces such elements are appropriately vetted1 including at a minimum1 assessing such elements for associations with terrorist groups or groups associated with the ,government of ,iran2 and receiving commitments from such elements to promote respect for human rights and the rule of law3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may accept and retain contributions1 including assistance in-kind1 from foreign governments1 including the ,government of ,iraq1 and other entities1 to carry out assistance authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that contributions of funds for the purposes provided herein from any foreign government or other entities1 may be credited to this ,fund1 to remain available until expended1 and used for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #be percent of the funds appropriated under this heading may be obligated or expended until not fewer than #ae days after 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense submits a report to the appropriate congressional committees1 describing the plan for the provision of such training and assistance and the forces designated to receive such assistance1 and 7#b7 the ,president submits a report to the appropriate congressional committees on how assistance provided under this heading supports a larger regional strategy3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 not more than #fj percent may be obligated or expended until not fewer than #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that an amount equal to not less than #dj percent of the amount provided under this heading has been contributed by other countries and entities for the purposes for which funds are provided under this heading1 of which at least #ej percent shall have been contributed or provided by the ,government of ,iraq3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitation in the preceding proviso shall not apply if the ,secretary of ,defense determines1 in writing1 that the national security objectives of the ,united ,states will be compromised by the application of the limitation to such assistance1 and notifies the appropriate congressional committees not less than #ae days in advance of the exemption taking effect1 including a justification for the ,secretary's determination and a description of the assistance to be exempted from the application of such limitation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may waive a provision of law relating to the acquisition of items and support services or sections #dj and #dj;,a of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj and #bghe7 if the ,secretary determines such provisions of law would prohibit1 restrict1 delay or otherwise limit the provision of such assistance and a notice of and justification for such waiver is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees3 ,provided further1 ,that the term appropriate congressional committees under this heading means the congressional defense committees1 the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading are designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,counterterrorism ,partnerships ,fund 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the ,counterterrorism ,partnerships ,fund1 #a1cjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be available to provide support and assistance to foreign security forces or other groups or individuals to conduct1 support1 or facilitate counterterrorism and crisis response activities pursuant to section #aecd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall transfer the funds provided herein to other appropriations provided for in this ,act to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and subject to the same authorities and for the same time period as the appropriation to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds available under this heading are available for transfer only to the extent that the ,secretary of ,defense submits a prior approval reprogramming request to the congressional defense committees3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall comply with the appropriate vetting standards and procedures established elsewhere in this ,act for any recipient of training1 equipment1 or other assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount provided under this heading is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,european ,reassurance ,initiative 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the ,european ,reassurance ,initiative1 #age1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be available under the authority provided to the ,department of ,defense by any other provision of law1 for programs1 activities1 and assistance to provide support to the ,governments of ,ukraine1 ,estonia1 ,lithuania and ,latvia1 including the provision of training1 equipment1 and logistical supplies1 support1 and services1 and the payment of incremental expenses of the ,armed ,forces associated with prepositioning additional equipment and undertaking additional or extended deployments in such countries and adjacent waters3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall transfer the funds provided herein to other appropriations provided for in this ,act to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the appropriation to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not fewer than #ae days prior to transferring amounts from this appropriation1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of any such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that all or part of the funds transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes herein1 such amounts may be transferred back to the appropriation and shall be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as originally appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,procurement ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,army1 #aif1bjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,missile ,procurement1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,missile ,procurement1 ,army1 #cb1acf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,procurement of ,weapons and ,tracked ,combat ,vehicles1 ,army ,for an additional amount for 8,procurement of ,weapons and ,tracked ,combat ,vehicles1 ,army01 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,procurement of ,ammunition1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,procurement of ,ammunition1 ,army1 #adj1ije1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,other ,procurement1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,other ,procurement1 ,army1 #ggc1ehc1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,navy ,for an additional amount for ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,navy1 #bdc1cei1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,weapons ,procurement1 ,navy ,for an additional amount for ,weapons ,procurement1 ,navy1 #ff1ghe1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,procurement of ,ammunition1 ,navy and ,marine ,corps ,for an additional amount for ,procurement of ,ammunition1 ,navy and ,marine ,corps1 #aed1eai1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,other ,procurement1 ,navy ,for an additional amount for ,other ,procurement1 ,navy1 #abc1gaj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,procurement1 ,marine ,corps ,for an additional amount for ,procurement1 ,marine ,corps1 #fe1ehi1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #dha1jai1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,missile ,procurement1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,missile ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #acf1ahi1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,procurement of ,ammunition1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,procurement of ,ammunition1 ,air ,force1 #bai1ghe1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,other ,procurement1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,other ,procurement1 ,air ,force1 #c1fjg1ebf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,procurement1 ,defense-,wide ,for an additional amount for ,procurement1 ,defense-,wide1 #bej1chf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national ,guard and ,reserve ,equipment ,account ,for procurement of aircraft1 missiles1 tracked combat vehicles1 ammunition1 other weapons and other procurement for the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces1 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that the ,chiefs of ,national ,guard and ,reserve components shall1 not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act1 individually submit to the congressional defense committees the modernization priority assessment for their respective ,national ,guard or ,reserve component3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,army ,for an additional amount for ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,army1 #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,navy ,for an additional amount for ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,navy1 #cf1jbj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,air ,force ,for an additional amount for ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,air ,force1 #ad1gjf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide ,for an additional amount for ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide1 #agd1fdg1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,revolving and ,management ,funds ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds ,for an additional amount for ,defense ,working ,capital ,funds1 #ia1cej1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,other ,department of ,defense ,programs ,defense ,health ,program ,for an additional amount for ,defense ,health ,program1 #cjj1eca1jjj1 which shall be for operation and maintenance3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense ,for an additional amount for ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense1 #bje1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,joint ,improvised ,explosive ,device ,defeat ,fund 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the ,joint ,improvised ,explosive ,device ,defeat ,fund1 #ddd1dfd1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be available to the ,secretary of ,defense1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for the purpose of allowing the ,director of the ,joint ,improvised ,explosive ,device ,defeat ,organization to investigate1 develop and provide equipment1 supplies1 services1 training1 facilities1 personnel and funds to assist ,united ,states forces in the defeat of improvised explosive devices3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer funds provided herein to appropriations for military personnel2 operation and maintenance2 procurement2 research1 development1 test and evaluation2 and defense working capital funds to accomplish the purpose provided herein3 ,provided further1 ,that this transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,defense3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not fewer than #ae days prior to making transfers from this appropriation1 notify the congressional defense committees in writing of the details of any such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,office of the ,inspector ,general ,for an additional amount for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general1 #aj1fbc1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,general ,,provisions--,,this ,,title #ijja4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available in this title are in addition to amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjae4 7including transfer of funds7 #ijjb4 ,upon the determination of the ,secretary of ,defense that such action is necessary in the national interest1 the ,secretary may1 with the approval of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 transfer up to #c1ejj1jjj1jjj between the appropriations or funds made available to the ,department of ,defense in this title3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the ,congress promptly of each transfer made pursuant to the authority in this section3 ,provided further1 ,that the authority provided in this section is in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,defense and is subject to the same terms and conditions as the authority provided in the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 #ijjc4 ,supervision and administration costs and costs for design during construction associated with a construction project funded with appropriations available for operation and maintenance or the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund provided in this ,act and executed in direct support of overseas contingency operations in ,afghanistan1 may be obligated at the time a construction contract is awarded3 ,provided1 ,that for the purpose of this section1 supervision and administration costs and costs for design during construction include all in-house ,government costs4 #ijjd4 ,from funds made available in this title1 the ,secretary of ,defense may purchase for use by military and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense in the ,u4,s4 ,central ,command area of responsibility3 7a7 passenger motor vehicles up to a limit of #ge1jjj per vehicle2 and 7b7 heavy and light armored vehicles for the physical security of personnel or for force protection purposes up to a limit of #bej1jjj per vehicle1 notwithstanding price or other limitations applicable to the purchase of passenger carrying vehicles4 #ijje4 ,not to exceed #aj1jjj1jjj of the amounts appropriated in this title under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,army may be used1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 to fund the ,commander's ,emergency ,response ,program 7,,cerp71 for the purpose of enabling military commanders in ,afghanistan to respond to urgent1 small-scale1 humanitarian relief and reconstruction requirements within their areas of responsibility3 ,provided1 ,that each project 7including any ancillary or related elements in connection with such project7 executed under this authority shall not exceed #b1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #de days after the end of each fiscal year quarter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report regarding the source of funds and the allocation and use of funds during that quarter that were made available pursuant to the authority provided in this section or under any other provision of law for the purposes described herein3 ,provided further1 ,that1 not later than #cj days after the end of each month1 the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees monthly commitment1 obligation1 and expenditure data for the ,commander's ,emergency ,response ,program in ,afghanistan3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #ae days before making funds available pursuant to the authority provided in this section or under any other provision of law for the purposes described herein for a project with a total anticipated cost for completion of #ejj1jjj or more1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notice containing each of the following3 7#a7 ,the location1 nature and purpose of the proposed project1 including how the project is intended to advance the military campaign plan for the country in which it is to be carried out4 7#b7 ,the budget1 implementation timeline with milestones1 and completion date for the proposed project1 including any other ,,cerp funding that has been or is anticipated to be contributed to the completion of the project4 7#c7 ,a plan for the sustainment of the proposed project1 including the agreement with either the host nation1 a non-,department of ,defense agency of the ,united ,states ,government or a third-party contributor to finance the sustainment of the activities and maintenance of any equipment or facilities to be provided through the proposed project4 #ijjf4 ,funds available to the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance may be used1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 to provide supplies1 services1 transportation1 including airlift and sealift1 and other logistical support to coalition forces supporting military and stability operations in ,afghanistan3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide quarterly reports to the congressional defense committees regarding support provided under this section4 #ijjg4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act shall be obligated or expended by the ,united ,states ,government for a purpose as follows3 7#a7 ,to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the permanent stationing of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,iraq4 7#b7 ,to exercise ,united ,states control over any oil resource of ,iraq4 7#c7 ,to establish any military installation or base for the purpose of providing for the permanent stationing of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,afghanistan4 #ijjh4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used in contravention of the following laws enacted or regulations promulgated to implement the ,united ,nations ,convention ,against ,torture and ,other ,cruel1 ,inhuman or ,degrading ,treatment or ,punishment 7done at ,new ,york on ,december #aj1 #aihd73 7#a7 ,section #bcdj;,a of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,section #bbdb of the ,foreign ,affairs ,reform and ,restructuring ,act of #aiih 7division ,g of ,public ,law #aje-bgg2 #aab ,stat4 #bfha-hbb2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #abca note7 and regulations prescribed thereto1 including regulations under part #bjh of title #h1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and part #ie of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,sections #ajjb and #ajjc of the ,department of ,defense1 ,emergency ,supplemental ,appropriations to ,address ,hurricanes in the ,gulf of ,mexico1 and ,pandemic ,influenza ,act1 #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-adh74 #ijji4 ,none of the funds provided for the ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund 7,,asff7 may be obligated prior to the approval of a financial and activity plan by the ,afghanistan ,resources ,oversight ,council 7,,aroc7 of the ,department of ,defense3 ,provided1 ,that the ,,aroc must approve the requirement and acquisition plan for any service requirements in excess of #ej1jjj1jjj annually and any non-standard equipment requirements in excess of #ajj1jjj1jjj using ,,asff3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department of ,defense must certify to the congressional defense committees that the ,,aroc has convened and approved a process for ensuring compliance with the requirements in the preceding proviso and accompanying report language for the ,,asff4 #ijaj4 ,funds made available in this title to the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance may be used to purchase items having an investment unit cost of not more than #bej1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 upon determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that such action is necessary to meet the operational requirements of a ,commander of a ,combatant ,command engaged in contingency operations overseas1 such funds may be used to purchase items having an investment item unit cost of not more than #ejj1jjj4 #ijaa4 ,from funds made available to the ,department of ,defense in this title under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force1 up to #adj1jjj1jjj may be used by the ,secretary of ,defense1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 to support ,united ,states ,government transition activities in ,iraq by funding the operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq and security assistance teams1 including life support1 transportation and personal security1 and facilities renovation and construction1 and site closeout activities prior to returning sites to the ,government of ,iraq3 ,provided1 ,that to the extent authorized under the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae1 the operations and activities that may be carried out by the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 include non-operational training activities in support of ,iraqi ,minister of ,defense and ,counter ,terrorism ,service personnel in an institutional environment to address capability gaps1 integrate processes relating to intelligence1 air sovereignty1 combined arms1 logistics and maintenance1 and to manage and integrate defense-related institutions3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #cj days following the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for transitioning any such training activities that they determine are needed after the end of fiscal year #bjae1 to existing or new contracts for the sale of defense articles or defense services consistent with the provisions of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #ae days before making funds available pursuant to the authority provided in this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notice containing a detailed justification and timeline for the operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq at each site where such operations and activities will be conducted during fiscal year #bjae4 #ijab4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide for payments under section #abcc of ,public ,law #aaj-aha for reimbursement to the ,government of ,pakistan may be made available unless the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 certifies to the congressional defense committees that the ,government of ,pakistan is-- 7#a7 cooperating with the ,united ,states in counterterrorism efforts against the ,haqqani ,network1 the ,quetta ,shura ,taliban1 ,lashkar e-,tayyiba1 ,jaish-e-,mohammed1 ,al ,qaeda1 and other domestic and foreign terrorist organizations1 including taking steps to end support for such groups and prevent them from basing and operating in ,pakistan and carrying out cross border attacks into neighboring countries2 7#b7 not supporting terrorist activities against ,united ,states or coalition forces in ,afghanistan1 and ,pakistan's military and intelligence agencies are not intervening extra-judicially into political and judicial processes in ,pakistan2 7#c7 dismantling improvised explosive device 7,,ied7 networks and interdicting precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of ,i,e,ds2 7#d7 preventing the proliferation of nuclear-related material and expertise2 7#e7 implementing policies to protect judicial independence and due process of law2 7#f7 issuing visas in a timely manner for ,united ,states visitors engaged in counterterrorism efforts and assistance programs in ,pakistan2 and 7#g7 providing humanitarian organizations access to detainees1 internally displaced persons1 and other ,pakistani civilians affected by the conflict4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 may waive the restriction in paragraph 7a7 on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing to the congressional defense committees that it is in the national security interest to do so3 ,provided1 ,that if the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 exercises such waiver authority1 the ,secretaries shall report to the congressional defense committees on both the justification for the waiver and on the requirements of this section that the ,government of ,pakistan was not able to meet3 ,provided further1 ,that such report may be submitted in classified form if necessary4 7rescissions7 #ijac4 ,of the funds appropriated in ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,acts1 the following funds are hereby rescinded from the following accounts and programs in the specified amounts3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts are designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 as amended3 ,other ,procurement1 ,army1 #bjac_/bjae1 #h1bjj1jjj2 ,aircraft ,procurement1 ,army1 #bjad_/bjaf1 #dfd1jjj1jjj2 and ,afghanistan ,security ,forces ,fund1 #bjad_/bjae1 #gfd1chj1jjj4 #ijad4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used with respect to ,syria in contravention of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda et seq471 including for the introduction of ,united ,states armed or military forces into hostilities in ,syria1 into situations in ,syria where imminent involvement in hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances1 or into ,syrian territory1 airspace1 or waters while equipped for combat1 in contravention of the congressional consultation and reporting requirements of sections #c and #d of that law 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedb and #aedc74 #ijae4 ,in addition to the amounts appropriated in this ,act1 #bej1jjj1jjj is hereby appropriated1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 to conduct surface and subsurface clearance of unexploded ordnance at closed training ranges used by the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states in ,afghanistan3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that such ranges shall not have been transferred to the ,islamic ,republic of ,afghanistan for use by its armed forces3 ,provided further1 ,that within #ij days of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a written plan to mitigate the threat of unexploded ordnance at such ranges1 including a detailed spend plan3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees written progress reports every #ahj days after the submission of the initial plan1 until such funds are fully expended3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #ijaf4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 to provide assistance1 including training1 equipment1 supplies1 sustainment and stipends1 to appropriately vetted elements of the ,syrian opposition and other appropriately vetted ,syrian groups or individuals for the following purposes3 defending the ,syrian people from attacks by the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and the ,levant 7,,isil71 and securing territory controlled by the ,syrian opposition2 protecting the ,united ,states1 its friends and allies1 and the ,syrian people from the threats posed by terrorists in ,syria2 and promoting the conditions for a negotiated settlement to end the conflict in ,syria3 ,provided1 ,that up to #ejj1jjj1jjj of funds appropriated for the ,counterterrorism ,partnerships ,fund may be used for activities authorized by this section3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may accept and retain contributions1 including assistance in-kind1 from foreign governments to carry out activities as authorized by this section and shall be credited to the appropriate appropriations accounts1 except that any funds so accepted by the ,secretary shall not be available for obligation until a reprogramming action is submitted to the congressional defense committees3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,president and the ,secretary of ,defense shall comply with the reporting requirements in section #adi7;b77#a71 7b77#b71 7c71 and 7d7 of the ,continuing ,appropriations ,resolution1 #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-afd73 ,provided further1 ,that the term appropriately vetted as used in this section shall be construed to mean1 at a minimum1 assessments of possible recipients for associations with terrorist groups including the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and the ,levant 7,,isil71 ,jabhat al ,nusrah1 ,ahrar al ,sham1 other al-,qaeda related groups1 ,hezbollah1 or ,shia militias supporting the ,governments of ,syria or ,iran2 and for commitment to the rule of law and a peaceful and democratic ,syria3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds used pursuant to this authority shall be used for the procurement or transfer of man portable air defense systems3 ,provided further1 ,that nothing in this section shall be construed to constitute a specific statutory authorization for the introduction of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces into hostilities or into situations wherein hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances1 in accordance with section #h7;a77#a7 of the ,war ,powers ,resolution3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available by this section are designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe3 ,provided further1 ,that the authority to provide assistance under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjae4 #ijag4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be made available for the transfer of additional ,c-#acj cargo aircraft to the ,afghanistan ,national ,security ,forces or the ,afghanistan ,air ,force until the ,department of ,defense provides a report to the congressional defense committees of the ,afghanistan ,air ,force's medium airlift requirements4 ,the report should identify ,afghanistan's ability to utilize and maintain existing medium lift aircraft in the inventory and the best alternative platform1 if necessary1 to provide additional support to the ,afghanistan ,air ,force's current medium airlift capacity4 7including transfer of funds7 #ijah4 ,in addition to amounts appropriated in title ,,ii or otherwise made available elsewhere in this ,act1 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj is hereby appropriated to the ,department of ,defense and made available for transfer to the operation and maintenance accounts of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,air ,force 7including ,national ,guard and reserve7 for purposes of improving military readiness3 ,provided1 ,that the transfer authority provided under this provision is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,x ,ebola ,response and ,preparedness ,procurement ,procurement1 ,defense-,wide ,for an additional amount for ,procurement1 ,defense-,wide1 #ag1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for expenses related to the ,ebola outbreak3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide ,for an additional amount for ,research1 ,development1 ,test and ,evaluation1 ,defense-,wide1 #ie1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for expenses related to developing technologies that are relevant to the ,ebola outbreak3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,this division may be cited as the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,d ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,i ,corps of engineers--civil ,department of the army ,corps of engineers--civil ,the following appropriations shall be expended under the direction of the ,secretary of the ,army and the supervision of the ,chief of ,engineers for authorized civil functions of the ,department of the ,army pertaining to river and harbor1 flood and storm damage reduction1 shore protection1 aquatic ecosystem restoration1 and related efforts4 ,investigations ,for expenses necessary where authorized by law for the collection and study of basic information pertaining to river and harbor1 flood and storm damage reduction1 shore protection1 aquatic ecosystem restoration1 and related needs2 for surveys and detailed studies1 and plans and specifications of proposed river and harbor1 flood and storm damage reduction1 shore protection1 and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects1 and related efforts prior to construction2 for restudy of authorized projects2 and for miscellaneous investigations1 and1 when authorized by law1 surveys and detailed studies1 and plans and specifications of projects prior to construction1 #abb1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may initiate up to1 but not more than1 #aj new study starts during fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that the new study starts will consist of seven studies where the majority of the benefits are derived from navigation transportation savings or from flood and storm damage reduction and three studies where the majority of the benefits are derived from environmental restoration3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall not deviate from the new starts proposed in the work plan1 once the plan has been submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 ,construction ,for expenses necessary for the construction of river and harbor1 flood and storm damage reduction1 shore protection1 aquatic ecosystem restoration1 and related projects authorized by law2 for conducting detailed studies1 and plans and specifications1 of such projects 7including those involving participation by ,states1 local governments1 or private groups7 authorized or made eligible for selection by law 7but such detailed studies1 and plans and specifications1 shall not constitute a commitment of the ,government to construction72 #a1fci1dhi1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 of which such sums as are necessary to cover the ,federal share of construction costs for facilities under the ,dredged ,material ,disposal ,facilities program shall be derived from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund as authorized by ,public ,law #ajd-cjc2 and of which such sums as are necessary to cover one-half of the costs of construction1 replacement1 rehabilitation1 and expansion of inland waterways projects shall be derived from the ,inland ,waterways ,trust ,fund1 except as otherwise specifically provided for in law3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may initiate up to1 but not more than1 four new construction starts during fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that the new construction starts will consist of three projects where the majority of the benefits are derived from navigation transportation savings or from flood and storm damage reduction and one project where the majority of the benefits are derived from environmental restoration3 ,provided further1 ,that for new construction projects1 project cost sharing agreements shall be executed as soon as practicable but no later than ,august #ca1 #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that no allocation for a new start shall be considered final and no work allowance shall be made until the ,secretary provides to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate an out-year funding scenario demonstrating the affordability of the selected new start and the impacts on other projects3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may not deviate from the new starts proposed in the work plan1 once the plan has been submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 ,mississippi river and tributaries ,for expenses necessary for flood damage reduction projects and related efforts in the ,mississippi ,river alluvial valley below ,cape ,girardeau1 ,missouri1 as authorized by law1 #cjb1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which such sums as are necessary to cover the ,federal share of eligible operation and maintenance costs for inland harbors shall be derived from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund4 ,operation and maintenance ,for expenses necessary for the operation1 maintenance1 and care of existing river and harbor1 flood and storm damage reduction1 aquatic ecosystem restoration1 and related projects authorized by law2 providing security for infrastructure owned or operated by the ,corps1 including administrative buildings and laboratories2 maintaining harbor channels provided by a ,state1 municipality1 or other public agency that serve essential navigation needs of general commerce1 where authorized by law2 surveying and charting northern and northwestern lakes and connecting waters2 clearing and straightening channels2 and removing obstructions to navigation1 #b1ijh1eaa1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which such sums as are necessary to cover the ,federal share of eligible operation and maintenance costs for coastal harbors and channels1 and for inland harbors shall be derived from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund2 of which such sums as become available from the special account for the ,corps of ,engineers established by the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund ,act of #aife shall be derived from that account for resource protection1 research1 interpretation1 and maintenance activities related to resource protection in the areas at which outdoor recreation is available2 and of which such sums as become available from fees collected under section #bag of ,public ,law #ajd-cjc shall be used to cover the cost of operation and maintenance of the dredged material disposal facilities for which such fees have been collected3 ,provided1 ,that #a percent of the total amount of funds provided for each of the programs1 projects1 or activities funded under this heading shall not be allocated to a field operating activity prior to the beginning of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year and shall be available for use by the ,chief of ,engineers to fund such emergency activities as the ,chief of ,engineers determines to be necessary and appropriate1 and that the ,chief of ,engineers shall allocate during the fourth quarter any remaining funds which have not been used for emergency activities proportionally in accordance with the amounts provided for the programs1 projects1 or activities4 ,regulatory program ,for expenses necessary for administration of laws pertaining to regulation of navigable waters and wetlands1 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,formerly utilized sites remedial action program ,for expenses necessary to clean up contamination from sites in the ,united ,states resulting from work performed as part of the ,nation's early atomic energy program1 #aja1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,flood control and coastal emergencies ,for expenses necessary to prepare for flood1 hurricane1 and other natural disasters and support emergency operations1 repairs1 and other activities in response to such disasters as authorized by law1 #bh1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,expenses ,for expenses necessary for the supervision and general administration of the civil works program in the headquarters of the ,corps of ,engineers and the offices of the ,division ,engineers2 and for costs of management and operation of the ,humphreys ,engineer ,center ,support ,activity1 the ,institute for ,water ,resources1 the ,united ,states ,army ,engineer ,research and ,development ,center1 and the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers ,finance ,center allocable to the civil works program1 #agh1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which not to exceed #e1jjj may be used for official reception and representation purposes and only during the current fiscal year3 ,provided1 ,that no part of any other appropriation provided in title ,i of this ,act shall be available to fund the civil works activities of the ,office of the ,chief of ,engineers or the civil works executive direction and management activities of the division offices3 ,provided further1 ,that any ,flood ,control and ,coastal ,emergencies appropriation may be used to fund the supervision and general administration of emergency operations1 repairs1 and other activities in response to any flood1 hurricane1 or other natural disaster4 ,office of the assistant secretary of the army for civil works ,for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,civil ,works as authorized by #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaf7;b77#c71 #c1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,general provisions--corps of engineers--civil 7including transfer and rescission of funds7 #aja4 7a7 ,none of the funds provided in title ,i of this ,act1 or provided by previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies or entities funded in title ,i of this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjae1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that3 7#a7 creates or initiates a new program1 project1 or activity2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel for any program1 project1 or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted by this ,act1 unless prior approval is received from the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations2 7#d7 proposes to use funds directed for a specific activity for a different purpose1 unless prior approval is received from the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations2 7#e7 augments or reduces existing programs1 projects1 or activities in excess of the amounts contained in paragraphs #f through #aj1 unless prior approval is received from the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations2 7#f7 ,investigations ,for a base level over #ajj1jjj1 reprogramming of #be percent of the base amount up to a limit of #aej1jjj per project1 study or activity is allowed3 ,provided1 ,that for a base level less than #ajj1jjj1 the reprogramming limit is #be1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #be1jjj may be reprogrammed into any continuing study or activity that did not receive an appropriation for existing obligations and concomitant administrative expenses2 7#g7 ,construction ,for a base level over #b1jjj1jjj1 reprogramming of #ae percent of the base amount up to a limit of #c1jjj1jjj per project1 study or activity is allowed3 ,provided1 ,that for a base level less than #b1jjj1jjj1 the reprogramming limit is #cjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #c1jjj1jjj may be reprogrammed for settled contractor claims1 changed conditions1 or real estate deficiency judgments3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #cjj1jjj may be reprogrammed into any continuing study or activity that did not receive an appropriation for existing obligations and concomitant administrative expenses2 7#h7 ,operation and maintenance ,unlimited reprogramming authority is granted for the ,corps to be able to respond to emergencies3 ,provided1 ,that the ,chief of ,engineers shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of these emergency actions as soon thereafter as practicable3 ,provided further1 ,that for a base level over #a1jjj1jjj1 reprogramming of #ae percent of the base amount up to a limit of #e1jjj1jjj per project1 study or activity is allowed3 ,provided further1 ,that for a base level less than #a1jjj1jjj1 the reprogramming limit is #aej1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that #aej1jjj may be reprogrammed into any continuing study or activity that did not receive an appropriation2 7#i7 ,mississippi river and tributaries ,the reprogramming guidelines in paragraphs 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h7 shall apply to the ,investigations1 ,construction1 and ,operation and ,maintenance portions of the ,mississippi ,river and ,tributaries ,account respectively2 and 7#aj7 ,formerly utilized sites remedial action program ,reprogramming of up to #ae percent of the base of the receiving project is permitted4 7b7 ,de ,minimis ,reprogrammings ,in no case should a reprogramming for less than #ej1jjj be submitted to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 7c7 ,continuing ,authorities ,program ,subsection 7a77#a7 shall not apply to any project or activity funded under the continuing authorities program4 7d7 ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for the current fiscal year which shall include3 7#a7 ,a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if applicable1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 and 7#b7 ,a delineation in the table for each appropriation both by object class and program1 project and activity as detailed in the budget appendix for the respective appropriations2 and 7#c7 ,an identification of items of special congressional interest4 #ajb4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be used to award or modify any contract that commits funds beyond the amounts appropriated for that program1 project1 or activity that remain unobligated1 except that such amounts may include any funds that have been made available through reprogramming pursuant to section #aja4 #ajc4 ,the ,secretary of the ,army may transfer to the ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 and the ,fish and ,wildlife ,service may accept and expend1 up to #d1gjj1jjj of funds provided in this title under the heading ,operation and ,maintenance to mitigate for fisheries lost due to ,corps of ,engineers projects4 #ajd4 ,subsection 7a77#f7 of section #eaa of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #aiif 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja note2 #aaj ,stat4 #cgfa-cgfb2 #aac ,stat4 #cge-cgf2 #aba ,stat4 #abjc7 is amended by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #dc1djj1jjj4 #aje4 ,the ,secretary shall allocate funds made available in this ,act solely in accordance with the provisions of this ,act and the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 including the determination and designation of new starts4 #ajf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to continue the study conducted by the ,army ,corps of ,engineers pursuant to section #ejah7;a77#a7 of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7,public ,law #aaj-aad74 #ajg4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used within the borders of the ,state of ,louisiana by the ,mississippi ,valley ,division or the ,southwestern ,division of the ,army ,corps of ,engineers or any district of the ,corps within such divisions to implement or enforce the mitigation methodology1 referred to as the ,modified ,charleston ,method4 #ajh4 7a7 ,of the funds made available in prior appropriations ,acts for water resources efforts under the headings ,corps of ,engineers--,civil1 ,department of the ,army that remain unobligated as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 including amounts specified in law for particular projects1 programs1 or activities1 #bh1jjj1jjj is rescinded4 7b7 ,none of the funds under subsection 7a7 may be rescinded from amounts that the ,congress designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the ,concurrent ,resolution on the ,budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 as amended4 #aji4 ,none of the funds made available in this or any other ,act making appropriations for ,energy and ,water ,development for any fiscal year may be used by the ,corps of ,engineers during the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjae1 to develop1 adopt1 implement1 administer1 or enforce any change to the regulations in effect on ,october #a1 #bjab1 pertaining to the definitions of the terms fill material or discharge of fill material for the purposes of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq474 #aaj4 ,the limited reevaluation report initiated in fiscal year #bjab for the ,mobile ,harbor1 ,alabama navigation project shall include evaluation of the full depth of the project as authorized under section #bja of ,public ,law #ii-ffb 7#aaj ,stat4 #djij7 at the same non-,federal share of the cost as in the design agreement executed on ,august #ad1 #bjab4 #aaa4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to require a permit for the discharge of dredged or fill material under the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea1 et seq47 for the activities identified in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c7 of section #djd7;f77#a7 of the ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7;f77#a77;,a717,c774 #aab4 ,the ,u4,s4 ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,u4,s4 ,department of the ,army shall withdraw the interpretive rule1 ,u4,s4 ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,u4,s4 ,department of the ,army ,interpretive ,rule ,regarding the ,applicability of the ,clean ,water ,act ,section #djd7;f77#a77;,a71 signed on ,march #be1 #bjad4 ,,ii ,department of the interior ,central utah project ,central utah project completion account ,for carrying out activities authorized by the ,central ,utah ,project ,completion ,act1 #i1hgd1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #a1jjj1jjj shall be deposited into the ,utah ,reclamation ,mitigation and ,conservation ,account for use by the ,utah ,reclamation ,mitigation and ,conservation ,commission3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 #a1cjj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for necessary expenses incurred in carrying out related responsibilities of the ,secretary of the ,interior3 ,provided further1 ,that for fiscal year #bjae1 of the amount made available to the ,commission under this ,act or any other ,act1 the ,commission may use an amount not to exceed #a1ejj1jjj for administrative expenses4 ,bureau of reclamation ,the following appropriations shall be expended to execute authorized functions of the ,bureau of ,reclamation3 ,water and related resources 7including transfers of funds7 ,for management1 development1 and restoration of water and related natural resources and for related activities1 including the operation1 maintenance1 and rehabilitation of reclamation and other facilities1 participation in fulfilling related ,federal responsibilities to ,native ,americans1 and related grants to1 and cooperative and other agreements with1 ,state and local governments1 federally recognized ,indian tribes1 and others1 #igh1aca1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #be1jjj shall be available for transfer to the ,upper ,colorado ,river ,basin ,fund and #f1hdj1jjj shall be available for transfer to the ,lower ,colorado ,river ,basin ,development ,fund2 of which such amounts as may be necessary may be advanced to the ,colorado ,river ,dam ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that such transfers may be increased or decreased within the overall appropriation under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total appropriated1 the amount for program activities that can be financed by the ,reclamation ,fund or the ,bureau of ,reclamation special fee account established by #af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhjf shall be derived from that ,fund or account3 ,provided further1 ,that funds contributed under #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cie are available until expended for the purposes for which the funds were contributed3 ,provided further1 ,that funds advanced under #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cig;a shall be credited to this account and are available until expended for the same purposes as the sums appropriated under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts provided herein1 funds may be used for high-priority projects which shall be carried out by the ,youth ,conservation ,corps1 as authorized by #af ,u4,s4,c4 #agjf4 ,central valley project restoration fund ,for carrying out the programs1 projects1 plans1 habitat restoration1 improvement1 and acquisition provisions of the ,central ,valley ,project ,improvement ,act1 #ef1iie1jjj1 to be derived from such sums as may be collected in the ,central ,valley ,project ,restoration ,fund pursuant to sections #cdjg7;d71 #cdjd7;c77#c71 and #cdje7;f7 of ,public ,law #ajb-ege1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,bureau of ,reclamation is directed to assess and collect the full amount of the additional mitigation and restoration payments authorized by section #cdjg7;d7 of ,public ,law #ajb-ege3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading may be used for the acquisition or leasing of water for in-stream purposes if the water is already committed to in-stream purposes by a court adopted decree or order4 ,california bay-delta restoration 7including transfers of funds7 ,for carrying out activities authorized by the ,water ,supply1 ,reliability1 and ,environmental ,improvement ,act1 consistent with plans to be approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 #cg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which such amounts as may be necessary to carry out such activities may be transferred to appropriate accounts of other participating ,federal agencies to carry out authorized purposes3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated herein may be used for the ,federal share of the costs of ,,calfed ,program management3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,calfed implementation shall be carried out in a balanced manner with clear performance measures demonstrating concurrent progress in achieving the goals and objectives of the ,program4 ,policy and administration ,for necessary expenses of policy1 administration1 and related functions in the ,office of the ,commissioner1 the ,denver office1 and offices in the five regions of the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 #eh1ejj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,reclamation ,fund and be nonreimbursable as provided in #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cgg3 ,provided1 ,that no part of any other appropriation in this ,act shall be available for activities or functions budgeted as policy and administration expenses4 ,bureau of reclamation loan program account 7including rescission of funds7 ,of the unobligated balances available under this heading1 #ejj1jjj is hereby rescinded4 ,administrative provision ,appropriations for the ,bureau of ,reclamation shall be available for purchase of not to exceed five passenger motor vehicles1 which are for replacement only4 ,general provisions--department of the interior #bja4 7a7 ,none of the funds provided in title ,,ii of this ,act for ,water and ,related ,resources1 or provided by previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies or entities funded in title ,,ii of this ,act for ,water and ,related ,resources that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjae1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that-- 7#a7 initiates or creates a new program1 project1 or activity2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds for any program1 project1 or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted by this ,act1 unless prior approval is received from the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate2 7#d7 restarts or resumes any program1 project or activity for which funds are not provided in this ,act1 unless prior approval is received from the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate2 7#e7 transfers funds in excess of the following limits1 unless prior approval is received from the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 7,a7 #ae percent for any program1 project or activity for which #b1jjj1jjj or more is available at the beginning of the fiscal year2 or 7,b7 #cjj1jjj for any program1 project or activity for which less than #b1jjj1jjj is available at the beginning of the fiscal year2 7#f7 transfers more than #ejj1jjj from either the ,facilities ,operation1 ,maintenance1 and ,rehabilitation category or the ,resources ,management and ,development category to any program1 project1 or activity in the other category1 unless prior approval is received from the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate2 or 7#g7 transfers1 where necessary to discharge legal obligations of the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 more than #e1jjj1jjj to provide adequate funds for settled contractor claims1 increased contractor earnings due to accelerated rates of operations1 and real estate deficiency judgments1 unless prior approval is received from the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7b7 ,subsection 7a77#e7 shall not apply to any transfer of funds within the ,facilities ,operation1 ,maintenance1 and ,rehabilitation category4 7c7 ,for purposes of this section1 the term transfer means any movement of funds into or out of a program1 project1 or activity4 7d7 ,the ,bureau of ,reclamation shall submit reports on a quarterly basis to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate detailing all the funds reprogrammed between programs1 projects1 activities1 or categories of funding4 ,the first quarterly report shall be submitted not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bjb4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to determine the final point of discharge for the interceptor drain for the ,san ,luis ,unit until development by the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,state of ,california of a plan1 which shall conform to the water quality standards of the ,state of ,california as approved by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 to minimize any detrimental effect of the ,san ,luis drainage waters4 7b7 ,the costs of the ,kesterson ,reservoir ,cleanup ,program and the costs of the ,san ,joaquin ,valley ,drainage ,program shall be classified by the ,secretary of the ,interior as reimbursable or nonreimbursable and collected until fully repaid pursuant to the ,cleanup ,program--,alternative ,repayment ,plan and the ,,sjvdp--,alternative ,repayment ,plan described in the report entitled ,repayment ,report1 ,kesterson ,reservoir ,cleanup ,program and ,san ,joaquin ,valley ,drainage ,program1 ,february #aiie1 prepared by the ,department of the ,interior1 ,bureau of ,reclamation4 ,any future obligations of funds by the ,united ,states relating to1 or providing for1 drainage service or drainage studies for the ,san ,luis ,unit shall be fully reimbursable by ,san ,luis ,unit beneficiaries of such service or studies pursuant to ,federal reclamation law4 #bjc4 ,section #iejd7;e7 of the ,secure ,water ,act of #bjji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcfd7;e77 is amended by striking #bjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cjj1jjj1jjj4 #bjd4 ,section #cja of the ,reclamation ,states ,emergency ,drought ,relief ,act of #aiia 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bbda7 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjag4 #bje4 ,title ,i of ,public ,law #ajh-cfa 7the ,calfed ,bay-,delta ,authorization ,act7 7#aah ,stat4 #afha71 as amended by section #baj of ,public ,law #aaa-he1 is amended by striking #bjae each place it appears and inserting #bjaf4 #bjf4 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,interior may fund or participate in pilot projects to increase ,colorado ,river ,system water in ,lake ,mead and the initial units of ,colorado ,river ,storage ,project reservoirs1 as authorized by the first section of the ,act of ,april #aa1 #aief 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fbj71 to address the effects of historic drought conditions4 7b7 ,administration ,pilot projects under this section are authorized to be funded through-- 7#a7 grants by the ,secretary to public entities that use water from the ,colorado ,river ,basin for municipal purposes for projects that are implemented by #a or more non-,federal entities2 or 7#b7 grants or other appropriate financial agreements to provide additional funds for renewing or implementing water conservation agreements that are in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,funds in the ,upper ,colorado ,river ,basin ,fund established by section #e of the ,colorado ,river ,storage ,project ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fbj;d7 and the ,lower ,colorado ,river ,basin ,development ,fund established by section #djc of the ,colorado ,river ,basin ,project ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aedc7 shall not be used to carry out this section2 and 7#b7 the authority to fund these pilot projects through grants shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjah4 7d7 ,report and ,recommendation ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjah1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report evaluating the effectiveness of the pilot projects described in subsection 7a7 and a recommendation to ,congress whether the activities undertaken by the pilot projects should be continued4 ,,iii ,department of energy ,energy programs ,energy efficiency and renewable energy 7including transfer and rescission of funds7 ,for ,department of ,energy expenses including the purchase1 construction1 and acquisition of plant and capital equipment1 and other expenses necessary for energy efficiency and renewable energy activities in carrying out the purposes of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition1 construction1 or expansion1 #a1icf1iii1heh1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #afj1jjj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for program direction3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the amount provided under this heading1 the ,secretary may transfer up to #de1jjj1jjj to the ,defense ,production ,act ,fund for activities of the ,department of ,energy pursuant to the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #bjfa1 et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that #ac1jfd1heh from unobligated balances available from prior year appropriations provided under this heading is hereby rescinded1 of which #ade1bjd is from ,public ,law #aaa-h and #fif1fed is from ,public ,law #aaa-he3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,electricity delivery and energy reliability ,for ,department of ,energy expenses including the purchase1 construction1 and acquisition of plant and capital equipment1 and other expenses necessary for electricity delivery and energy reliability activities in carrying out the purposes of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition1 construction1 or expansion1 #adg1cjf1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #bg1fjf1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for program direction4 ,nuclear energy 7including rescission of funds7 ,for ,department of ,energy expenses including the purchase1 construction1 and acquisition of plant and capital equipment1 and other expenses necessary for nuclear energy activities in carrying out the purposes of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition1 construction1 or expansion1 #iac1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount made available under this heading1 #hj1jjj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for program direction including official reception and representation expenses not to exceed #aj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the funds made available under this heading in prior years1 #hj1jjj1jjj of unobligated balances is hereby rescinded1 including up to #ah1jjj1jjj from funds provided for program direction activities3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,fossil energy research and development ,for ,department of ,energy expenses necessary in carrying out fossil energy research and development activities1 under the authority of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7,public ,law #ie-ia71 including the acquisition of interest1 including defeasible and equitable interests in any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition or expansion1 and for conducting inquiries1 technological investigations and research concerning the extraction1 processing1 use1 and disposal of mineral substances without objectionable social and environmental costs 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #c1 #afjb1 and #afjc71 #ega1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #aai1jjj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for program direction4 ,naval petroleum and oil shale reserves ,for ,department of ,energy expenses necessary to carry out naval petroleum and oil shale reserve activities1 #ai1iej1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 unobligated funds remaining from prior years shall be available for all naval petroleum and oil shale reserve activities4 ,elk hills school lands fund ,for necessary expenses in fulfilling the final payment under the ,settlement ,agreement entered into by the ,united ,states and the ,state of ,california on ,october #aa1 #aiif1 as authorized by section #cdae of ,public ,law #ajd-ajf1 #ae1egi1hae1 for payment to the ,state of ,california for the ,state ,teachers' ,retirement ,fund1 of which #ae1egi1hae shall be derived from the ,elk ,hills ,school ,lands ,fund4 ,strategic petroleum reserve ,for ,department of ,energy expenses necessary for ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve facility development and operations and program management activities pursuant to the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbja et seq471 #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,northeast home heating oil reserve 7including rescission of funds7 ,for ,department of ,energy expenses necessary for ,northeast ,home ,heating ,oil ,reserve storage1 operation1 and management activities pursuant to the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbja et seq471 #g1fjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations available under this heading1 #f1jjj1jjj is hereby rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,energy information administration ,for ,department of ,energy expenses necessary in carrying out the activities of the ,energy ,information ,administration1 #aag1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,non-defense environmental cleanup ,for ,department of ,energy expenses1 including the purchase1 construction1 and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and other expenses necessary for non-defense environmental cleanup activities in carrying out the purposes of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition1 construction1 or expansion1 #bdf1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funding made available under this heading may be made available for #ae-;,d-#daj ,fort ,st4 ,vrain ,facility ,improvements ,project4 ,uranium enrichment decontamination and decommissioning fund ,for ,department of ,energy expenses necessary in carrying out uranium enrichment facility decontamination and decommissioning1 remedial actions1 and other activities of title ,,ii of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied1 and title ,x1 subtitle ,a1 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib1 #fbe1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,uranium ,enrichment ,decontamination and ,decommissioning ,fund1 to remain available until expended1 of which #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available in accordance with title ,x1 subtitle ,a1 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #aiib4 ,science ,for ,department of ,energy expenses including the purchase1 construction1 and acquisition of plant and capital equipment1 and other expenses necessary for science activities in carrying out the purposes of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or facility or for plant or facility acquisition1 construction1 or expansion1 and purchase of not more than #ag passenger motor vehicles for replacement only1 including two buses1 #e1jga1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #ahc1gjj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for program direction3 ,provided further1 ,that no funding may be made available for ,united ,states cash contributions to the ,international ,thermonuclear ,experimental ,reactor project until its governing ,council implements the recommendations of the ,third ,biennial ,international ,organization ,management ,assessment ,report3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,energy may waive this requirement upon submission to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a determination that the ,council is making satisfactory progress towards implementation of such recommendations4 ,advanced research projects agency--energy ,for ,department of ,energy expenses necessary in carrying out the activities authorized by section #ejab of the ,america ,,competes ,act 7,public ,law #aaj-fi71 as amended1 #bhj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #bh1jjj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for program direction4 ,title #ag innovative technology loan guarantee program ,such sums as are derived from amounts received from borrowers pursuant to section #agjb7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje under this heading in prior ,acts1 shall be collected in accordance with section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided1 ,that1 for necessary administrative expenses to carry out this ,loan ,guarantee program1 #db1jjj1jjj is appropriated1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that #be1jjj1jjj of the fees collected pursuant to section #agjb7;h7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje shall be credited as offsetting collections to this account to cover administrative expenses and shall remain available until expended1 so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation from the general fund estimated at not more than #ag1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that fees collected under section #agjb7;h7 in excess of the amount appropriated for administrative expenses shall not be available until appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department of ,energy shall not subordinate any loan obligation to other financing in violation of section #agjb of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje or subordinate any ,guaranteed ,obligation to any loan or other debt obligations in violation of section #fji4aj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 ,advanced technology vehicles manufacturing loan program ,for ,department of ,energy administrative expenses necessary in carrying out the ,advanced ,technology ,vehicles ,manufacturing ,loan ,program1 #d1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,clean coal technology 7,including rescission of funds7 ,of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations under this heading1 #f1fjj1jjj is hereby permanently rescinded3 ,provided1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 as amended4 ,departmental administration ,for salaries and expenses of the ,department of ,energy necessary for departmental administration in carrying out the purposes of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 #bde1adb1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 including the hire of passenger motor vehicles and official reception and representation expenses not to exceed #cj1jjj1 plus such additional amounts as necessary to cover increases in the estimated amount of cost of work for others notwithstanding the provisions of the ,anti-,deficiency ,act 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaa et seq473 ,provided1 ,that such increases in cost of work are offset by revenue increases of the same or greater amount3 ,provided further1 ,that moneys received by the ,department for miscellaneous revenues estimated to total #aai1aga1jjj in fiscal year #bjae may be retained and used for operating expenses within this account1 as authorized by section #bja of ,public ,law #ie-bch1 notwithstanding the provisions of #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated shall be reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation from the general fund estimated at not more than #abe1iga1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that #ca1aha1jjj is for ,energy ,policy and ,systems ,analysis3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available for ,energy ,policy and ,systems ,analysis1 the ,secretary may obligate only #bf1jjj1jjj until the report required under section #cae7;f7 of this ,act has been submitted to ,congress4 ,office of the inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #dj1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,atomic energy defense activities ,national nuclear security administration ,weapons activities 7including rescission of funds7 ,for ,department of ,energy expenses1 including the purchase1 construction1 and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and other incidental expenses necessary for atomic energy defense weapons activities in carrying out the purposes of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition1 construction1 or expansion1 and the purchase of not to exceed #d passenger vehicles1 #h1bca1ggj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #ig1aah1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for program direction3 ,provided further1 ,that of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations available under this heading1 #de1aac1jjj is hereby rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,defense nuclear nonproliferation 7,including rescission of funds7 ,for ,department of ,energy expenses1 including the purchase1 construction1 and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and other incidental expenses necessary for defense nuclear nonproliferation activities1 in carrying out the purposes of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition1 construction1 or expansion1 #a1fda1cfi1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided by this ,act for ,project #ii-;,d-#adc1 ,mixed ,oxide ,fuel ,fabrication ,facility1 and by prior ,acts that remain unobligated for such ,project1 may be made available only for construction and program support activities for such ,project3 ,provided further1 ,that of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations available under this heading1 #bd1gca1jjj is hereby rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,naval reactors 7,including rescission of funds7 ,for ,department of ,energy expenses necessary for naval reactors activities to carry out the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 including the acquisition 7by purchase1 condemnation1 construction1 or otherwise7 of real property1 plant1 and capital equipment1 facilities1 and facility expansion1 #a1bch1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #da1ejj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for program direction3 ,provided further1 ,that #d1ejj1jjj from unobligated balances available from prior year appropriations provided under this heading is hereby rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,federal salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for ,federal ,salaries and ,expenses 7previously the ,office of the ,administrator7 in the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 #cgj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 including official reception and representation expenses not to exceed #ab1jjj4 ,environmental and other defense activities ,defense environmental cleanup 7including rescission of funds7 ,for ,department of ,energy expenses1 including the purchase1 construction1 and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and other expenses necessary for atomic energy defense environmental cleanup activities in carrying out the purposes of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition1 construction1 or expansion1 and the purchase of not to exceed one sport utility vehicle1 one heavy duty truck1 two ambulances1 and one ladder fire truck for replacement only1 #e1jaj1hcj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #bhj1ghd1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for program direction3 ,provided further1 ,that #aj1hcj1jjj from unobligated balances available from prior year appropriations provided under this heading is hereby rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,defense ,uranium ,enrichment ,decontamination and ,decommissioning ,for an additional amount for atomic energy of defense environmental cleanup activities for ,department of ,energy contributions for uranium enrichment decontamination and decommissioning activities1 #dfc1jjj1jjj1 to be deposited into the ,defense ,environmental ,cleanup account which shall be transferred to the ,uranium ,enrichment ,decontamination and ,decommissioning ,fund4 ,other defense activities ,for ,department of ,energy expenses1 including the purchase1 construction1 and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and other expenses1 necessary for atomic energy defense1 other defense activities1 and classified activities1 in carrying out the purposes of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition1 construction1 or expansion1 #ged1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #bdi1cgh1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for program direction4 ,power marketing administration ,bonneville power administration fund ,expenditures from the ,bonneville ,power ,administration ,fund1 established pursuant to ,public ,law #ic-ded1 are approved for the ,black ,canyon ,trout ,hatchery and1 in addition1 for official reception and representation expenses in an amount not to exceed #e1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that during fiscal year #bjae1 no new direct loan obligations may be made4 ,operation and maintenance1 southeastern power administration ,for necessary expenses of operation and maintenance of power transmission facilities and of marketing electric power and energy1 including transmission wheeling and ancillary services1 pursuant to section #e of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbes71 as applied to the southeastern power area1 #g1bbj1jjj1 including official reception and representation expenses in an amount not to exceed #a1ejj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb and section #e of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd1 up to #g1bbj1jjj collected by the ,southeastern ,power ,administration from the sale of power and related services shall be credited to this account as discretionary offsetting collections1 to remain available until expended for the sole purpose of funding the annual expenses of the ,southeastern ,power ,administration3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated for annual expenses shall be reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation estimated at not more than #j3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 up to #gc1egi1jjj collected by the ,southeastern ,power ,administration pursuant to the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd to recover purchase power and wheeling expenses shall be credited to this account as offsetting collections1 to remain available until expended for the sole purpose of making purchase power and wheeling expenditures3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this appropriation1 annual expenses means expenditures that are generally recovered in the same year that they are incurred 7excluding purchase power and wheeling expenses74 ,operation and maintenance1 southwestern power administration ,for necessary expenses of operation and maintenance of power transmission facilities and of marketing electric power and energy1 for construction and acquisition of transmission lines1 substations and appurtenant facilities1 and for administrative expenses1 including official reception and representation expenses in an amount not to exceed #a1ejj in carrying out section #e of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbes71 as applied to the ,southwestern ,power ,administration1 #df1bdj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb and section #e of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbes71 up to #cd1hdj1jjj collected by the ,southwestern ,power ,administration from the sale of power and related services shall be credited to this account as discretionary offsetting collections1 to remain available until expended1 for the sole purpose of funding the annual expenses of the ,southwestern ,power ,administration3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated for annual expenses shall be reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation estimated at not more than #aa1djj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 up to #ec1jjj1jjj collected by the ,southwestern ,power ,administration pursuant to the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd to recover purchase power and wheeling expenses shall be credited to this account as offsetting collections1 to remain available until expended for the sole purpose of making purchase power and wheeling expenditures3 ,provided further1 ,that1 for purposes of this appropriation1 annual expenses means expenditures that are generally recovered in the same year that they are incurred 7excluding purchase power and wheeling expenses74 ,construction1 rehabilitation1 operation and maintenance1 western area power administration ,for carrying out the functions authorized by title ,,iii1 section #cjb7;a77#a77;,e7 of the ,act of ,august #d1 #aigg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaeb71 and other related activities including conservation and renewable resources programs as authorized1 #cjd1djb1jjj1 including official reception and representation expenses in an amount not to exceed #a1ejj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #bif1cba1jjj shall be derived from the ,department of the ,interior ,reclamation ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 section #e of the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #hbes71 and section #a of the ,interior ,department ,appropriation ,act1 #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cib;a71 up to #baa1jcj1jjj collected by the ,western ,area ,power ,administration from the sale of power and related services shall be credited to this account as discretionary offsetting collections1 to remain available until expended1 for the sole purpose of funding the annual expenses of the ,western ,area ,power ,administration3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated for annual expenses shall be reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation estimated at not more than #ic1cgb1jjj1 of which #he1bia1jjj is derived from the ,reclamation ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 up to #bfj1eaj1jjj collected by the ,western ,area ,power ,administration pursuant to the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd and the ,reclamation ,project ,act of #aici to recover purchase power and wheeling expenses shall be credited to this account as offsetting collections1 to remain available until expended for the sole purpose of making purchase power and wheeling expenditures3 ,provided further1 ,that1 for purposes of this appropriation1 annual expenses means expenditures that are generally recovered in the same year that they are incurred 7excluding purchase power and wheeling expenses74 ,falcon and amistad operating and maintenance fund ,for operation1 maintenance1 and emergency costs for the hydroelectric facilities at the ,falcon and ,amistad ,dams1 #d1gbg1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 and to be derived from the ,falcon and ,amistad ,operating and ,maintenance ,fund of the ,western ,area ,power ,administration1 as provided in section #b of the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aied 7#fh ,stat4 #bee73 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding the provisions of that ,act and of #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 up to #d1dii1jjj collected by the ,western ,area ,power ,administration from the sale of power and related services from the ,falcon and ,amistad ,dams shall be credited to this account as discretionary offsetting collections1 to remain available until expended for the sole purpose of funding the annual expenses of the hydroelectric facilities of these ,dams and associated ,western ,area ,power ,administration activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated for annual expenses shall be reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation estimated at not more than #bbh1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this appropriation1 annual expenses means expenditures that are generally recovered in the same year that they are incurred3 ,provided further1 ,that for fiscal year #bjae1 the ,administrator of the ,western ,area ,power ,administration may accept up to #hjb1jjj in funds contributed by ,united ,states power customers of the ,falcon and ,amistad ,dams for deposit into the ,falcon and ,amistad ,operating and ,maintenance ,fund1 and such funds shall be available for the purpose for which contributed in like manner as if said sums had been specifically appropriated for such purpose3 ,provided further1 ,that any such funds shall be available without further appropriation and without fiscal year limitation for use by the ,commissioner of the ,united ,states ,section of the ,international ,boundary and ,water ,commission for the sole purpose of operating1 maintaining1 repairing1 rehabilitating1 replacing1 or upgrading the hydroelectric facilities at these ,dams in accordance with agreements reached between the ,administrator1 ,commissioner1 and the power customers4 ,federal energy regulatory commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission to carry out the provisions of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 the hire of passenger motor vehicles1 and official reception and representation expenses not to exceed #c1jjj1 #cjd1chi1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated herein1 not more than #e1djj1jjj may be made available for salaries1 travel1 and other support costs for the offices of the ,commissioners3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not to exceed #cjd1chi1jjj of revenues from fees and annual charges1 and other services and collections in fiscal year #bjae shall be retained and used for necessary expenses in this account1 and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced as revenues are received during fiscal year #bjae so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation from the general fund estimated at not more than #j4 ,general provisions--department of energy 7including transfer and rescissions of funds7 #cja4 7a7 ,no appropriation1 funds1 or authority made available by this title for the ,department of ,energy shall be used to initiate or resume any program1 project1 or activity or to prepare or initiate ,requests ,for ,proposals or similar arrangements 7including ,requests for ,quotations1 ,requests for ,information1 and ,funding ,opportunity ,announcements7 for a program1 project1 or activity if the program1 project1 or activity has not been funded by ,congress4 7b7 7#a7 ,unless the ,secretary of ,energy notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate at least #c full business days in advance1 none of the funds made available in this title may be used to-- 7,a7 make a grant allocation or discretionary grant award totaling #a1jjj1jjj or more2 7,b7 make a discretionary contract award or ,other ,transaction ,agreement totaling #a1jjj1jjj or more1 including a contract covered by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 7,c7 issue a letter of intent to make an allocation1 award1 or ,agreement in excess of the limits in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 or 7,d7 announce publicly the intention to make an allocation1 award1 or ,agreement in excess of the limits in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate within #ae days of the conclusion of each quarter a report detailing each grant allocation or discretionary grant award totaling less than #a1jjj1jjj provided during the previous quarter4 7#c7 ,the notification required by paragraph 7#a7 and the report required by paragraph 7#b7 shall include the recipient of the award1 the amount of the award1 the fiscal year for which the funds for the award were appropriated1 the account and program1 project1 or activity from which the funds are being drawn1 the title of the award1 and a brief description of the activity for which the award is made4 7c7 ,the ,department of ,energy may not1 with respect to any program1 project1 or activity that uses budget authority made available in this title under the heading ,department of ,energy--,energy ,programs1 enter into a multiyear contract1 award a multiyear grant1 or enter into a multiyear cooperative agreement unless-- 7#a7 the contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement is funded for the full period of performance as anticipated at the time of award2 or 7#b7 the contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement includes a clause conditioning the ,federal ,government's obligation on the availability of future year budget authority and the ,secretary notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate at least #c days in advance4 7d7 ,except as provided in subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 the amounts made available by this title shall be expended as authorized by law for the programs1 projects1 and activities specified in the ,final ,bill column in the ,department of ,energy table included under the heading ,title ,,iii--,department of ,energy in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7e7 ,the amounts made available by this title may be reprogrammed for any program1 project1 or activity1 and the ,department shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate at least #cj days prior to the use of any proposed reprogramming which would cause any program1 project1 or activity funding level to increase or decrease by more than #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less1 during the time period covered by this ,act4 7f7 ,none of the funds provided in this title shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that-- 7#a7 creates1 initiates1 or eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#b7 increases funds or personnel for any program1 project1 or activity for which funds are denied or restricted by this ,act2 or 7#c7 reduces funds that are directed to be used for a specific program1 project1 or activity by this ,act4 7g7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy may waive any requirement or restriction in this section that applies to the use of funds made available for the ,department of ,energy if compliance with such requirement or restriction would pose a substantial risk to human health1 the environment1 welfare1 or national security4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate of any waiver under paragraph 7#a7 as soon as practicable1 but not later than #c days after the date of the activity to which a requirement or restriction would otherwise have applied4 ,such notice shall include an explanation of the substantial risk under paragraph 7#a7 that permitted such waiver4 #cjb4 ,the unexpended balances of prior appropriations provided for activities in this ,act may be available to the same appropriation accounts for such activities established pursuant to this title4 ,available balances may be merged with funds in the applicable established accounts and thereafter may be accounted for as one fund for the same time period as originally enacted4 #cjc4 ,funds appropriated by this or any other ,act1 or made available by the transfer of funds in this ,act1 for intelligence activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the ,congress for purposes of section #ejd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dad7 during fiscal year #bjae until the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for fiscal year #bjae4 #cjd4 ,none of the funds made available in this title shall be used for the construction of facilities classified as high-hazard nuclear facilities under #aj ,,cfr ,part #hcj unless independent oversight is conducted by the ,office of ,independent ,enterprise ,assessments to ensure the project is in compliance with nuclear safety requirements4 #cje4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be used to approve critical decision-#b or critical decision-#c under ,department of ,energy ,order #dac4c;,b1 or any successive departmental guidance1 for construction projects where the total project cost exceeds #ajj1jjj1jjj1 until a separate independent cost estimate has been developed for the project for that critical decision4 #cjf4 7a7 ,secretarial determinations ,in this fiscal year1 and in each subsequent fiscal year1 any determination 7including a determination made prior to the date of enactment of this ,act7 by the ,secretary of ,energy under section #caab7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,,usec ,privatization ,act 7#aaj ,stat4 #acba-cce71 as amended1 shall be valid for not more than #b calendar years subsequent to such determination4 7b7 ,congressional notification ,in this fiscal year1 and in each subsequent fiscal year1 not less than #cj days prior to the provision of uranium in any form the ,secretary of ,energy shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate of the following-- 7#a7 the provisions of law 7including regulations7 authorizing the provision of uranium2 7#b7 the amount of uranium to be provided2 7#c7 an estimate by the ,secretary of ,energy of the gross fair market value of the uranium on the expected date of the provision of the uranium2 7#d7 the expected date of the provision of the uranium2 7#e7 the recipient of the uranium2 7#f7 the value the ,secretary of ,energy expects to receive in exchange for the uranium1 including any adjustments to the gross fair market value of the uranium2 and 7#g7 whether the uranium to be provided is encumbered by any restriction on use under an international agreement or otherwise4 #cjg4 ,notwithstanding section #cja7;c7 of this ,act1 none of the funds made available under the heading ,department of ,energy--,energy ,programs--,science may be used for a multiyear contract1 grant1 cooperative agreement1 or ,other ,transaction ,agreement of #a1jjj1jjj or less unless the contract1 grant1 cooperative agreement1 or ,other ,transaction ,agreement is funded for the full period of performance as anticipated at the time of award4 #cjh4 ,in fiscal year #bjae and subsequent fiscal years1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees 7as defined in ,u4,s4,c4 #aja7;a77#af77 a report1 on each major warhead refurbishment program that reaches the ,phase #f4c milestone1 that provides an analysis of alternatives4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a full description of alternatives considered prior to the award of ,phase #f4c2 7#b7 a comparison of the costs and benefits of each of those alternatives1 to include an analysis of trade-offs among cost1 schedule1 and performance objectives against each alternative considered2 7#c7 identification of the cost and risk of critical technology elements associated with each alternative1 including technology maturity1 integration risk1 manufacturing feasibility1 and demonstration needs2 7#d7 identification of the cost and risk of additional capital asset and infrastructure capabilities required to support production and certification of each alternative2 7#e7 a comparative analysis of the risks1 costs1 and scheduling needs for any military requirement intended to enhance warhead safety1 security1 or maintainability1 including any requirement to consolidate and_/or integrate warhead systems or mods as compared to at least one other feasible refurbishment alternative the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council considers appropriate2 and 7#f7 a life-cycle cost estimate for the alternative selected that details the overall cost1 scope1 and schedule planning assumptions4 #cji4 7a7 ,unobligated balances available from prior year appropriations are hereby rescinded from the following accounts of the ,department of ,energy in the specified amounts3 7#a7 ,energy ,programs--,energy ,efficiency and ,renewable ,energy1 #i1gdj1jjj4 7#b7 ,energy ,programs--,electricity ,delivery and ,energy ,reliability1 #cca1jjj4 7#c7 ,energy ,programs--,nuclear ,energy1 #aba1jjj4 7#d7 ,energy ,programs--,fossil ,energy ,research and ,development1 #aj1dac1jjj4 7#e7 ,energy ,programs--,science1 #c1bfb1jjj4 7#f7 ,energy ,programs--,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency--,energy1 #ah1jjj4 7#g7 ,energy ,programs--,departmental ,administration1 #ibh1jjj4 7#h7 ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,activities--,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration--,weapons ,activities1 #f1bih1jjj4 7#i7 ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,activities--,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration--,defense ,nuclear ,nonproliferation1 #a1cij1jjj4 7#aj7 ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,activities--,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration--,naval ,reactors1 #afj1jjj4 7#aa7 ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,activities--,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration--,office of the ,administrator1 #dac1jjj4 7#ab7 ,environmental and ,other ,defense ,activities--,defense ,environmental ,cleanup1 #i1ihc1jjj4 7#ac7 ,environmental and ,other ,defense ,activities--,other ,defense ,activities1 #eea1jjj4 7#ad7 ,power ,marketing ,administrations--,construction1 ,rehabilitation1 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,western ,area ,power ,administration1 #a1fcb1jjj4 7b7 ,no amounts may be rescinded by this section from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 #caj4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this or any prior ,act under the heading ,defense ,nuclear ,nonproliferation may be made available to enter into new contracts with1 or new agreements for ,federal assistance to1 the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy may waive the prohibition in subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that such activity is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 ,this waiver authority may not be delegated4 7c7 ,a waiver under subsection 7b7 shall not be effective until #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 in classified form if necessary1 a report on the justification for the waiver4 #caa4 ,of the funds authorized by the ,secretary of ,energy for laboratory directed research and development1 no individual program1 project1 or activity funded by this or any subsequent ,act making appropriations for ,energy and ,water ,development for any fiscal year may be charged more than the statutory maximum authorized for such activities3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall take effect not earlier than ,october #a1 #bjae4 #cab4 7a7 ,domestic uranium enrichment ,none of the funds appropriated by this or any other ,act or that may be available to the ,department of ,energy may be used for the construction of centrifuges for the production of enriched uranium for national security needs in fiscal year #bjae4 7b7 ,the ,department shall provide a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate not later than ,april #cj1 #bjae that includes3 7#a7 an accounting of the current and future availability of low-enriched uranium1 highly-enriched uranium1 and tritium to meet defense needs2 and 7#b7 a cost-benefit analysis of each of the options available to supply enriched uranium for defense purposes1 including a preliminary cost and schedule estimate to build a national security train4 #cac4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used-- 7#a7 to implement or enforce section #dcj4cb7x7 of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 or 7#b7 to implement or enforce the standards established by the tables contained in section #cbe7;i77#a77;,b7 of the ,energy ,policy and ,conservation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbie7;i77#a77;,b77 with respect to ,,bpar incandescent reflector lamps1 ,,br incandescent reflector lamps1 and ,,er incandescent reflector lamps4 #cad4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of section #caab7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,,usec ,privatization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbig;h-#aj7;d77#b77;,b77 and all public notice and comment requirements under chapter #f of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are applicable to carrying out such section4 #cae4 7a7 ,notification of strategic petroleum reserve drawdown ,none of the funds made available by this ,act or any prior ,act1 or funds made available in the ,,spr ,petroleum ,account1 may be used to conduct a drawdown 7including a test drawdown7 and sale or exchange of petroleum products from the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve unless the ,secretary of ,energy provides notice1 in accordance with subsection 7b71 of such exchange1 or drawdown 7including a test drawdown7 to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7b7 7#a7 ,content of notification ,the notification required under subsection 7a7 shall include at a minimum-- 7,a7 ,the justification for the drawdown or exchange1 including-- 7i7 a specific description of any obligation under international energy agreements2 and 7ii7 in the case of a test drawdown1 the specific aspects of the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve to be tested2 7,b7 the provisions of law 7including regulations7 authorizing the drawdown or exchange2 7,c7 the number of barrels of petroleum products proposed to be withdrawn or exchanged2 7,d7 the location of the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve site or sites from which the petroleum products are proposed to be withdrawn2 7,e7 a good faith estimate of the expected proceeds from the sale of the petroleum products2 7,f7 an estimate of the total inventories of petroleum products in the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve after the anticipated drawdown2 7,g7 a detailed plan for disposition of the proceeds after deposit into the ,,spr ,petroleum ,account2 and 7,h7 a plan for refilling the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve1 including whether the acquisition will be of the same or a different petroleum product4 7#b7 ,timing of notification ,the ,secretary shall provide the notification required under subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the case of an exchange or a drawdown1 as soon as practicable after the exchange or drawdown has occurred2 and 7,b7 in the case of a test drawdown1 not later than #cj days prior to a test drawdown4 7c7 ,post-sale notification ,in addition to reporting requirements under other provisions of law1 the ,secretary shall1 upon the execution of all contract awards associated with a competitive sale of petroleum products1 notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate of the actual value of the proceeds from the sale4 7d7 7#a7 ,new regional reserves ,the ,secretary may not establish any new regional petroleum product reserve-- 7,a7 unless funding for the proposed regional petroleum product reserve is explicitly requested in advance in an annual budget submission and approved by the ,congress in an appropriations ,act2 or 7,b7 until #ij days after notification of1 and approval by1 the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the budget request or notification shall include-- 7,a7 the justification for the new reserve2 7,b7 a cost estimate for the establishment1 operation1 and maintenance of the reserve1 including funding sources2 7,c7 a detailed plan for operation of the reserve1 including the conditions upon which the products may be released2 7,d7 the location of the reserve2 and 7,e7 the estimate of the total inventory of the reserve4 7e7 ,report on refined petroleum products ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a detailed plan for operation of the refined petroleum products reserve1 including funding sources and the conditions upon which refined petroleum products may be released4 7f7 ,report on strategic petroleum reserve expansion 7#a7 ,the ,secretary1 through the ,office of ,energy ,policy and ,systems ,analysis1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act the report required in ,public ,law #aaa-h 7#abc ,stat4 #fag7 regarding the expansion of the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve4 7#b7 ,the report required in paragraph 7#a7 shall include an analysis of the impacts of ,northeast ,regional ,refined ,petroleum ,product ,reserve on the domestic petroleum market4 ,,iv ,independent agencies ,appalachian regional commission ,for expenses necessary to carry out the programs authorized by the ,appalachian ,regional ,development ,act of #aife1 notwithstanding #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #adgjd1 and for necessary expenses for the ,federal ,co-,chairman and the ,alternate on the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission1 for payment of the ,federal share of the administrative expenses of the ,commission1 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 and hire of passenger motor vehicles1 #ij1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,defense nuclear facilities safety board ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board in carrying out activities authorized by the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied1 as amended by ,public ,law #ajj-def1 section #adda1 #bh1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,delta regional authority ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary of the ,delta ,regional ,authority and to carry out its activities1 as authorized by the ,delta ,regional ,authority ,act of #bjjj1 notwithstanding sections #chb;,c7b77#b71 #chb;,f7d71 #chb,m1 and #chb,n of said ,act1 #ab1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,denali commission ,for expenses of the ,denali ,commission including the purchase1 construction1 and acquisition of plant and capital equipment as necessary and other expenses1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 notwithstanding the limitations contained in section #cjf7;g7 of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih3 ,provided1 ,that funds shall be available for construction projects in an amount not to exceed #hj percent of total project cost for distressed communities1 as defined by section #cjg of the ,denali ,commission ,act of #aiih 7division ,c1 title ,,iii1 ,public ,law #aje-bgg71 as amended by section #gja of appendix ,d1 title ,,vii1 ,public ,law #ajf-aac 7#aac ,stat4 #aeja;,a-#bhj71 and an amount not to exceed #ej percent for non-distressed communities4 ,northern border regional commission ,for expenses necessary of the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission in carrying out activities authorized by subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts shall be available for administrative expenses1 notwithstanding section #aegea7;b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,southeast crescent regional commission ,for necessary expenses of the ,southeast ,crescent ,regional ,commission in carrying out activities authorized by subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 #bej1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,nuclear regulatory commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,commission in carrying out the purposes of the ,energy ,reorganization ,act of #aigd and the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied1 #a1jjc1bcc1jjj1 including official representation expenses not to exceed #be1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated herein1 not more than #g1ejj1jjj may be made available for salaries1 travel1 and other support costs for the ,office of the ,commission1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which1 notwithstanding section #bja7;a77#b77;c7 of the ,energy ,reorganization ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ehda7;a77#b77;c771 the use and expenditure shall only be approved by a majority vote of the ,commission3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,commission may reprogram1 not earlier than #cj days after notification of and approval by the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 up to an additional #b1jjj1jjj for salaries1 travel1 and other support costs of the ,office of the ,commission3 ,provided further1 ,that revenues from licensing fees1 inspection services1 and other services and collections estimated at #hhe1cge1jjj in fiscal year #bjae shall be retained and used for necessary salaries and expenses in this account1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated shall be reduced by the amount of revenues received during fiscal year #bjae so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation estimated at not more than #aag1heh1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts appropriated under this heading1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for university research and development in areas relevant to their respective organization's mission1 and #e1jjj1jjj shall be for a ,nuclear ,science and ,engineering ,grant ,program that will support multiyear projects that do not align with programmatic missions but are critical to maintaining the discipline of nuclear science and engineering4 ,office of inspector general ,for expenses necessary of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #ab1jga1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that revenues from licensing fees1 inspection services1 and other services and collections estimated at #aj1jii1jjj in fiscal year #bjae shall be retained and be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for necessary salaries and expenses in this account1 notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated shall be reduced by the amount of revenues received during fiscal year #bjae so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation estimated at not more than #a1igb1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the amounts appropriated under this heading1 #hej1jjj shall be for ,inspector ,general services for the ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board1 which shall not be available from fee revenues3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in this fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission is authorized to exercise the same authorities with respect to the ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board1 as determined by the ,inspector ,general of the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission1 as the ,inspector ,general exercises under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 with respect to the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 ,nuclear waste technical review board ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary of the ,nuclear ,waste ,technical ,review ,board1 as authorized by ,public ,law #ajj-bjc1 section #ejea1 #c1djj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,nuclear ,waste ,fund1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,general provisions--independent agencies #dja4 ,the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission shall notify the other members of the ,commission1 the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate1 not later than #a day after the ,chairman begins performing functions under the authority of section #c of ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #a of #aihj1 or after a member of the ,commission who is delegated emergency functions under subsection 7b7 of that section begins performing those functions4 ,such notification shall include an explanation of the circumstances warranting the exercise of such authority4 ,the ,chairman shall report to the ,committees1 not less frequently than once each week1 on the actions taken by the ,chairman1 or a delegated member of the ,commission1 under such authority1 until the authority is relinquished4 ,the ,chairman shall notify the ,committees not later than #a day after such authority is relinquished4 ,the ,chairman shall submit the report required by section #c7;d7 of the ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #a of #aihj to the ,committees not later than #a day after it was submitted to the ,commission4 ,this section shall be in effect in fiscal year #bjae and each subsequent fiscal year4 #djb4 ,the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission shall comply with the ,july #e1 #bjaa1 version of ,chapter ,,vi of its ,internal ,commission ,procedures when responding to ,congressional requests for information4 #djc4 7a7 ,securing radiological material ,no later than #b years from enactment of this ,act1 the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission 7,,nrc7 shall provide a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate that evaluates the effectiveness of the requirements of #aj ,,cfr ,part #cg and determines whether such requirements are adequate to protect high-risk radiological material4 ,such evaluation shall consider inspection results and event reports from the first two years of implementation of the requirements in #aj ,,cfr ,part #cg for ,,nrc licensees4 7b7 ,no later than #b years after the completion of the ,,nrc evaluation required in subsection 7a71 the ,government ,accountability ,office1 with assistance from an independent group of security experts1 shall provide a report to ,congress on the effectiveness of the requirements of #aj ,,cfr ,part #cg for ,,nrc and ,agreement ,state licensees and recommendations to further strengthen radiological security4 #djd4 ,for this fiscal year1 and each fiscal year hereafter1 each independent agency receiving funding under this title shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a ,congressional ,budget ,justification and a detailed annual report4 ,v ,general provisions #eja4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be used in any way1 directly or indirectly1 to influence congressional action on any legislation or appropriation matters pending before ,congress1 other than to communicate to ,members of ,congress as described in #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aiac4 #ejb4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in title ,,iii of this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by or transfer authority provided in this ,act or any other appropriations ,act for any fiscal year1 transfer authority referenced in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 or any authority whereby a department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government may provide goods or services to another department1 agency1 or instrumentality4 7b7 ,none of the funds made available for any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government may be transferred to accounts funded in title ,,iii of this ,act1 except pursuant to a transfer made by or transfer authority provided in this ,act or any other appropriations ,act for any fiscal year1 transfer authority referenced in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 or any authority whereby a department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government may provide goods or services to another department1 agency1 or instrumentality4 7c7 ,the head of any relevant department or agency funded in this ,act utilizing any transfer authority shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a semiannual report detailing the transfer authorities1 except for any authority whereby a department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government may provide goods or services to another department1 agency1 or instrumentality1 used in the previous #f months and in the year-to-date4 ,this report shall include the amounts transferred and the purposes for which they were transferred1 and shall not replace or modify existing notification requirements for each authority4 #ejc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of ,executive ,order ,no4 #abhih of ,february #aa1 #aiid 7,federal ,actions to ,address ,environmental ,justice in ,minority ,populations and ,low-,income ,populations74 ,this division may be cited as the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,e ,financial ,services and ,general ,government ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,i ,,department ,,of ,,the ,,treasury ,departmental ,offices salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,departmental ,offices including operation and maintenance of the ,treasury ,building and ,annex2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 maintenance1 repairs1 and improvements of1 and purchase of commercial insurance policies for1 real properties leased or owned overseas1 when necessary for the performance of official business2 executive direction program activities2 international affairs and economic policy activities2 domestic finance and tax policy activities2 and ,treasury-wide management policies and programs activities1 #baj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 not to exceed #cej1jjj is for official reception and representation expenses2 7#b7 not to exceed #beh1jjj is for unforeseen emergencies of a confidential nature to be allocated and expended under the direction of the ,secretary of the ,treasury and to be accounted for solely on the ,secretary's certificate2 and 7#c7 not to exceed #bd1bjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for-- 7,a7 the ,treasury-wide ,financial ,statement ,audit and ,internal ,control ,program2 7,b7 information technology modernization requirements2 7,c7 in an amount not less than #i1ejj1jjj1 the audit1 oversight1 and administration of the ,gulf ,coast ,restoration ,trust ,fund2 and 7,d7 in an amount not to exceed #c1djj1jjj1 the development and implementation of programs within the ,office of ,critical ,infrastructure ,protection and ,compliance ,policy1 including entering into cooperative agreements4 ,office of ,terrorism and ,financial ,intelligence salaries and expenses 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the necessary expenses of the ,office of ,terrorism and ,financial ,intelligence to safeguard the financial system against illicit use and to combat rogue nations1 terrorist facilitators1 weapons of mass destruction proliferators1 money launderers1 drug kingpins1 and other national security threats1 #aab1ejj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated under this heading3 7#a7 not to exceed #bg1jjj1jjj is available for administrative expenses2 and 7#b7 #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 is available for secure space requirements3 ,provided further1 ,that the unobligated balances of prior year appropriations made available for terrorism and financial intelligence activities under the heading ,department of the ,treasury--,departmental ,offices--,salaries and ,expenses shall be transferred to1 and merged with1 this account4 ,department-,wide systems and capital investments programs 7including transfer of funds7 ,for development and acquisition of automatic data processing equipment1 software1 and services and for repairs and renovations to buildings owned by the ,department of the ,treasury1 #b1gbe1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that these funds shall be transferred to accounts and in amounts as necessary to satisfy the requirements of the ,department's offices1 bureaus1 and other organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that this transfer authority shall be in addition to any other transfer authority provided in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be used to support or supplement ,internal ,revenue ,service1 ,operations ,support or ,internal ,revenue ,service1 ,business ,systems ,modernization4 ,office of inspector general ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #ce1cea1jjj1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles2 of which not to exceed #ajj1jjj shall be available for unforeseen emergencies of a confidential nature1 to be allocated and expended under the direction of the ,inspector ,general of the ,treasury2 of which up to #b1hjj1jjj shall be for audits and investigations conducted pursuant to section #afjh of the ,resources and ,ecosystems ,sustainability1 ,tourist ,opportunities1 and ,revived ,economies of the ,gulf ,coast ,states ,act of #bjab 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba note72 and of which not to exceed #a1jjj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses4 ,treasury inspector general for tax administration ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,treasury ,inspector ,general for ,tax ,administration in carrying out the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 including purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdc7;b772 and services authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 at such rates as may be determined by the ,inspector ,general for ,tax ,administration2 #aeh1baj1jjj1 of which #e1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf2 of which not to exceed #f1jjj1jjj shall be available for official travel expenses2 of which not to exceed #ejj1jjj shall be available for unforeseen emergencies of a confidential nature1 to be allocated and expended under the direction of the ,inspector ,general for ,tax ,administration2 and of which not to exceed #a1ejj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses4 ,special ,inspector ,general for the ,troubled ,asset ,relief ,program ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,special ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,emergency ,economic ,stabilization ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-cdc71 #cd1bcd1jjj4 ,financial crimes enforcement network salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles2 travel and training expenses of non-,federal and foreign government personnel to attend meetings and training concerned with domestic and foreign financial intelligence activities1 law enforcement1 and financial regulation2 services authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 not to exceed #aj1jjj for official reception and representation expenses2 and for assistance to ,federal law enforcement agencies1 with or without reimbursement1 #aab1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #cd1cce1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,treasury ,forfeiture ,fund 7rescission7 ,of the unobligated balances available under this heading1 #gfi1jjj1jjj are rescinded4 ,bureau of the ,fiscal ,service ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of operations of the ,bureau of the ,fiscal ,service1 #cdh1ahd1jjj2 of which not to exceed #d1baj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 is for information systems modernization initiatives2 and of which #e1jjj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses4 ,in addition1 #afe1jjj1 to be derived from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund to reimburse administrative and personnel expenses for financial management of the ,fund1 as authorized by section #ajab of ,public ,law #aja-chj4 ,alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of carrying out section #aaaa of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles1 #ajj1jjj1jjj2 of which not to exceed #f1jjj for official reception and representation expenses2 not to exceed #ej1jjj for cooperative research and development programs for laboratory services2 and provision of laboratory assistance to ,state and local agencies with or without reimbursement3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated under this heading1 #c1jjj1jjj shall be for the costs of criminal enforcement activities and special law enforcement agents for targeting tobacco smuggling and other criminal diversion activities4 ,united ,states ,mint united states mint public enterprise fund ,pursuant to section #eacf of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,united ,states ,mint is provided funding through the ,united ,states ,mint ,public ,enterprise ,fund for costs associated with the production of circulating coins1 numismatic coins1 and protective services1 including both operating expenses and capital investments3 ,provided1 ,that the aggregate amount of new liabilities and obligations incurred during fiscal year #bjae under such section #eacf for circulating coinage and protective service capital investments of the ,united ,states ,mint shall not exceed #bj1jjj1jjj4 ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund ,program ,account ,to carry out the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvements ,act of #aiid 7subtitle ,a of title ,i of ,public ,law #ajc-cbe71 including services authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for ,,ex-#c1 #bcj1ejj1jjj4 ,of the amount appropriated under this heading-- 7#a7 not less than #aeb1djj1jjj1 notwithstanding section #ajh7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajc-cbe 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjg7;e77 with regard to ,small and_/or ,emerging ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,assistance awards1 is available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for financial assistance and technical assistance under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #ajh7;a77#a71 respectively1 of ,public ,law #ajc-cbe 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjg7;a77#a77;,a7 and 7,b771 of which up to #c1ajb1ejj may be used for the cost of direct loans3 ,provided1 ,that the cost of direct and guaranteed loans1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans not to exceed #be1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 not less than #ae1jjj1jjj1 notwithstanding section #ajh7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajc-cbe 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjg7;e771 is available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for financial assistance1 technical assistance1 training and outreach programs designed to benefit ,native ,american1 ,native ,hawaiian1 and ,alaskan ,native communities and provided primarily through qualified community development lender organizations with experience and expertise in community development banking and lending in ,indian country1 ,native ,american organizations1 tribes and tribal organizations1 and other suitable providers2 7#c7 not less than #ah1jjj1jjj is available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for the ,bank ,enterprise ,award program2 7#d7 not less than #bb1jjj1jjj1 notwithstanding subsections 7d7 and 7e7 of section #ajh of ,public ,law #ajc-cbe 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjg7;d7 and 7e771 is available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for a ,healthy ,food ,financing ,initiative to provide financial assistance1 technical assistance1 training1 and outreach to community development financial institutions for the purpose of offering affordable financing and technical assistance to expand the availability of healthy food options in distressed communities2 7#e7 up to #bc1ajj1jjj is available until ,september #cj1 #bjae1 for administrative expenses1 including administration of ,,cdfi fund programs and the ,new ,markets ,tax ,credit ,program1 of which up to #a1jjj1jjj is for capacity building to expand ,,cdfi investments in underserved areas1 and up to #cjj1jjj is for administrative expenses to carry out the direct loan program2 and 7#f7 during fiscal year #bjae1 none of the funds available under this heading are available for the cost1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 of commitments to guarantee bonds and notes under section #aad;,a of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgac;a73 ,provided1 ,that commitments to guarantee bonds and notes under such section #aad;,a shall not exceed #gej1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that such section #aad;,a shall remain in effect until ,september #cj1 #bjae4 ,internal ,revenue ,service taxpayer services ,for necessary expenses of the ,internal ,revenue ,service to provide taxpayer services1 including pre-filing assistance and education1 filing and account services1 taxpayer advocacy services1 and other services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 at such rates as may be determined by the ,commissioner1 #b1aef1eed1jjj1 of which not less than #g1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,tax ,counseling for the ,elderly ,program1 of which not less than #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for low-income taxpayer clinic grants1 and of which not less than #ab1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 shall be available for a ,community ,volunteer ,income ,tax ,assistance matching grants program for tax return preparation assistance1 of which not less than #bjf1jjj1jjj shall be available for operating expenses of the ,taxpayer ,advocate ,service3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available for the ,taxpayer ,advocate ,service1 not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be for identity theft casework4 enforcement ,for necessary expenses for tax enforcement activities of the ,internal ,revenue ,service to determine and collect owed taxes1 to provide legal and litigation support1 to conduct criminal investigations1 to enforce criminal statutes related to violations of internal revenue laws and other financial crimes1 to purchase and hire passenger motor vehicles 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdc7;b771 and to provide other services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 at such rates as may be determined by the ,commissioner1 #d1hfj1jjj1jjj1 of which not less than #fj1beg1jjj shall be for the ,interagency ,crime and ,drug ,enforcement program4 operations support ,for necessary expenses of the ,internal ,revenue ,service to support taxpayer services and enforcement programs1 including rent payments2 facilities services2 printing2 postage2 physical security2 headquarters and other ,,irs-wide administration activities2 research and statistics of income2 telecommunications2 information technology development1 enhancement1 operations1 maintenance1 and security2 the hire of passenger motor vehicles 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdc7;b772 and other services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 at such rates as may be determined by the ,commissioner2 #c1fch1ddf1jjj1 of which not to exceed #cae1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf2 of which not to exceed #a1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for research2 of which not less than #a1hej1jjj shall be for the ,internal ,revenue ,service ,oversight ,board2 of which not to exceed #be1jjj shall be for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #cj days after the end of each quarter1 the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states detailing the cost and schedule performance for its major information technology investments1 including the purpose and life-cycle stages of the investments2 the reasons for any cost and schedule variances2 the risks of such investments and strategies the ,internal ,revenue ,service is using to mitigate such risks2 and the expected developmental milestones to be achieved and costs to be incurred in the next quarter3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall include1 in its budget justification for fiscal year #bjaf1 a summary of cost and schedule performance information for its major information technology systems4 business systems modernization ,for necessary expenses of the ,internal ,revenue ,service's business systems modernization program1 #bij1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for the capital asset acquisition of information technology systems1 including management and related contractual costs of said acquisitions1 including related ,internal ,revenue ,service labor costs1 and contractual costs associated with operations authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #cj days after the end of each quarter1 the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states detailing the cost and schedule performance for ,,cade #b and ,modernized e-,file information technology investments1 including the purposes and life-cycle stages of the investments2 the reasons for any cost and schedule variances2 the risks of such investments and the strategies the ,internal ,revenue ,service is using to mitigate such risks2 and the expected developmental milestones to be achieved and costs to be incurred in the next quarter4 administrative provisions--internal revenue service 7including transfer of funds7 #aja4 ,not to exceed #e percent of any appropriation made available in this ,act to the ,internal ,revenue ,service may be transferred to any other ,internal ,revenue ,service appropriation upon the advance approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 #ajb4 ,the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall maintain an employee training program1 which shall include the following topics3 taxpayers' rights1 dealing courteously with taxpayers1 cross-cultural relations1 ethics1 and the impartial application of tax law4 #ajc4 ,the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall institute and enforce policies and procedures that will safeguard the confidentiality of taxpayer information and protect taxpayers against identity theft4 #ajd4 ,funds made available by this or any other ,act to the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall be available for improved facilities and increased staffing to provide sufficient and effective #a-hjj help line service for taxpayers4 ,the ,commissioner shall continue to make improvements to the ,internal ,revenue ,service #a-hjj help line service a priority and allocate resources necessary to enhance the response time to taxpayer communications1 particularly with regard to victims of tax-related crimes4 #aje4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,internal ,revenue ,service by this ,act may be used to make a video unless the ,service-,wide ,video ,editorial ,board determines in advance that making the video is appropriate1 taking into account the cost1 topic1 tone1 and purpose of the video4 #ajf4 ,the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall issue a notice of confirmation of any address change relating to an employer making employment tax payments1 and such notice shall be sent to both the employer's former and new address and an officer or employee of the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall give special consideration to an offer-in-compromise from a taxpayer who has been the victim of fraud by a third party payroll tax preparer4 #ajg4 ,none of the funds made available under this ,act may be used by the ,internal ,revenue ,service to target citizens of the ,united ,states for exercising any right guaranteed under the ,first ,amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states4 #ajh4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used by the ,internal ,revenue ,service to target groups for regulatory scrutiny based on their ideological beliefs4 #aji4 ,none of funds made available by this ,act to the ,internal ,revenue ,service shall be obligated or expended on conferences that do not adhere to the procedures1 verification processes1 documentation requirements1 and policies issued by the ,chief ,financial ,officer1 ,human ,capital ,office1 and ,agency-,wide ,shared ,services as a result of the recommendations in the report published on ,may #ca1 #bjac1 by the ,treasury ,inspector ,general for ,tax ,administration entitled ,review of the ,august #bjaj ,small ,business_/,self-,employed ,division's ,conference in ,anaheim1 ,california 7,reference ,number #bjac-aj-jcg74 #aaj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of section #fajc of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7relating to confidentiality and disclosure of returns and return information74 ,administrative provisions--,department of the ,treasury 7including transfers of funds7 #aaa4 ,appropriations to the ,department of the ,treasury in this ,act shall be available for uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by law 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija71 including maintenance1 repairs1 and cleaning2 purchase of insurance for official motor vehicles operated in foreign countries2 purchase of motor vehicles without regard to the general purchase price limitations for vehicles purchased and used overseas for the current fiscal year2 entering into contracts with the ,department of ,state for the furnishing of health and medical services to employees and their dependents serving in foreign countries2 and services authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji4 #aab4 ,not to exceed #b percent of any appropriations in this title made available under the headings ,departmental ,offices--,salaries and ,expenses1 ,office of ,inspector ,general1 ,special ,inspector ,general for the ,troubled ,asset ,relief ,program1 ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network1 ,bureau of the ,fiscal ,service1 and ,alcohol and ,tobacco ,tax and ,trade ,bureau may be transferred between such appropriations upon the advance approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided1 ,that no transfer under this section may increase or decrease any such appropriation by more than #b percent4 #aac4 ,not to exceed #b percent of any appropriation made available in this ,act to the ,internal ,revenue ,service may be transferred to the ,treasury ,inspector ,general for ,tax ,administration's appropriation upon the advance approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided1 ,that no transfer may increase or decrease any such appropriation by more than #b percent4 #aad4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act or otherwise available to the ,department of the ,treasury or the ,bureau of ,engraving and ,printing may be used to redesign the #a ,federal ,reserve note4 #aae4 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may transfer funds from the ,bureau of the ,fiscal ,service-,salaries and ,expenses to the ,debt ,collection ,fund as necessary to cover the costs of debt collection3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts shall be reimbursed to such salaries and expenses account from debt collections received in the ,debt ,collection ,fund4 #aaf4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act may be used by the ,united ,states ,mint to construct or operate any museum without the explicit approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,house ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,senate ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs4 #aag4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act or source to the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,bureau of ,engraving and ,printing1 and the ,united ,states ,mint1 individually or collectively1 may be used to consolidate any or all functions of the ,bureau of ,engraving and ,printing and the ,united ,states ,mint without the explicit approval of the ,house ,committee on ,financial ,services2 the ,senate ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs2 and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 #aah4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act1 or made available by the transfer of funds in this ,act1 for the ,department of the ,treasury's intelligence or intelligence related activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the ,congress for purposes of section #ejd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dad7 during fiscal year #bjae until the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae4 #aai4 ,not to exceed #e1jjj shall be made available from the ,bureau of ,engraving and ,printing's ,industrial ,revolving ,fund for necessary official reception and representation expenses4 #abj4 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit a ,capital ,investment ,plan to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives not later than #cj days following the submission of the annual budget submitted by the ,president3 ,provided1 ,that such ,capital ,investment ,plan shall include capital investment spending from all accounts within the ,department of the ,treasury1 including but not limited to the ,department-wide ,systems and ,capital ,investment ,programs account1 ,treasury ,franchise ,fund account1 and the ,treasury ,forfeiture ,fund account3 ,provided further1 ,that such ,capital ,investment ,plan shall include expenditures occurring in previous fiscal years for each capital investment project that has not been fully completed4 #aba4 7a7 ,not later than #fj days after the end of each quarter1 the ,office of ,financial ,stability and the ,office of ,financial ,research shall submit reports on their activities to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs4 7b7 ,the reports required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the obligations made during the previous quarter by object class1 office1 and activity2 7#b7 the estimated obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year by object class1 office1 and activity2 7#c7 the number of full-time equivalents within each office during the previous quarter2 7#d7 the estimated number of full-time equivalents within each office for the remainder of the fiscal year2 and 7#e7 actions taken to achieve the goals1 objectives1 and performance measures of each office4 7c7 ,at the request of any such ,committees specified in subsection 7a71 the ,office of ,financial ,stability and the ,office of ,financial ,research shall make officials available to testify on the contents of the reports required under subsection 7a74 #abb4 ,within #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit an itemized report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on the amount of total funds charged to each office by the ,franchise ,fund including the amount charged for each service provided by the ,franchise ,fund to each office1 a detailed description of the services1 a detailed explanation of how each charge for each service is calculated1 and a description of the role customers have in governing in the ,franchise ,fund4 #abc4 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the appropriate agencies1 departments1 bureaus1 and commissions that have expertise in terrorism and complex financial instruments1 shall provide a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act on economic warfare and financial terrorism4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of the ,treasury ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,,ii ,executive office of the president and funds appropriated to the president ,the white house salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,white ,house as authorized by law1 including not to exceed #c1hej1jjj for services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji and #c ,u4,s4,c4 #aje2 subsistence expenses as authorized by #c ,u4,s4,c4 #aje1 which shall be expended and accounted for as provided in that section2 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 and travel 7not to exceed #ajj1jjj to be expended and accounted for as provided by #c ,u4,s4,c4 #ajc72 and not to exceed #ai1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 to be available for allocation within the ,executive ,office of the ,president2 and for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,policy ,development1 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji and #c ,u4,s4,c4 #ajg1 #ee1jjj1jjj4 ,executive ,residence at the ,white ,house operating expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,executive ,residence at the ,white ,house1 #ab1gjj1jjj1 to be expended and accounted for as provided by #c ,u4,s4,c4 #aje1 #aji1 #aaj1 and #aab-aad4 reimbursable expenses ,for the reimbursable expenses of the ,executive ,residence at the ,white ,house1 such sums as may be necessary3 ,provided1 ,that all reimbursable operating expenses of the ,executive ,residence shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 such amount for reimbursable operating expenses shall be the exclusive authority of the ,executive ,residence to incur obligations and to receive offsetting collections1 for such expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,executive ,residence shall require each person sponsoring a reimbursable political event to pay in advance an amount equal to the estimated cost of the event1 and all such advance payments shall be credited to this account and remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,executive ,residence shall require the national committee of the political party of the ,president to maintain on deposit #be1jjj1 to be separately accounted for and available for expenses relating to reimbursable political events sponsored by such committee during such fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,executive ,residence shall ensure that a written notice of any amount owed for a reimbursable operating expense under this paragraph is submitted to the person owing such amount within #fj days after such expense is incurred1 and that such amount is collected within #cj days after the submission of such notice3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,executive ,residence shall charge interest and assess penalties and other charges on any such amount that is not reimbursed within such #cj days1 in accordance with the interest and penalty provisions applicable to an outstanding debt on a ,united ,states ,government claim under #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #cgag3 ,provided further1 ,that each such amount that is reimbursed1 and any accompanying interest and charges1 shall be deposited in the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,executive ,residence shall prepare and submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 by not later than #ij days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this ,act1 a report setting forth the reimbursable operating expenses of the ,executive ,residence during the preceding fiscal year1 including the total amount of such expenses1 the amount of such total that consists of reimbursable official and ceremonial events1 the amount of such total that consists of reimbursable political events1 and the portion of each such amount that has been reimbursed as of the date of the report3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,executive ,residence shall maintain a system for the tracking of expenses related to reimbursable events within the ,executive ,residence that includes a standard for the classification of any such expense as political or nonpolitical3 ,provided further1 ,that no provision of this paragraph may be construed to exempt the ,executive ,residence from any other applicable requirement of subchapter ,i or ,,ii of chapter #cg of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,white ,house ,repair and ,restoration ,for the repair1 alteration1 and improvement of the ,executive ,residence at the ,white ,house pursuant to #c ,u4,s4,c4 #aje7;d71 #fbe1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for required maintenance1 resolution of safety and health issues1 and continued preventative maintenance4 ,council of economic advisers salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,council of ,economic ,advisers in carrying out its functions under the ,employment ,act of #aidf 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba et seq471 #d1ahd1jjj4 ,national ,security ,council and ,homeland ,security ,council salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,security ,council and the ,homeland ,security ,council1 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 #ab1fjj1jjj4 ,office of ,administration ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,administration1 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji and #c ,u4,s4,c4 #ajg1 and hire of passenger motor vehicles1 #aaa1cjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #ab1jjf1jjj shall remain available until expended for continued modernization of the information technology infrastructure within the ,executive ,office of the ,president4 ,office of ,management and ,budget ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles and services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 to carry out the provisions of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 and to prepare and submit the budget of the ,united ,states ,government1 in accordance with section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ia1gej1jjj1 of which not to exceed #c1jjj shall be available for official representation expenses3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated in this ,act for the ,office of ,management and ,budget may be used for the purpose of reviewing any agricultural marketing orders or any activities or regulations under the provisions of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,agreement ,act of #aicg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available for the ,office of ,management and ,budget by this ,act may be expended for the altering of the transcript of actual testimony of witnesses1 except for testimony of officials of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 before the ,committees on ,appropriations or their subcommittees3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this or prior ,acts shall be used1 directly or indirectly1 by the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 for evaluating or determining if water resource project or study reports submitted by the ,chief of ,engineers acting through the ,secretary of the ,army are in compliance with all applicable laws1 regulations1 and requirements relevant to the ,civil ,works water resource planning process3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall have not more than #fj days in which to perform budgetary policy reviews of water resource matters on which the ,chief of ,engineers has reported3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall notify the appropriate authorizing and appropriating committees when the #fj-;day review is initiated3 ,provided further1 ,that if water resource reports have not been transmitted to the appropriate authorizing and appropriating committees within #ae days after the end of the ,office of ,management and ,budget review period based on the notification from the ,director1 ,congress shall assume ,office of ,management and ,budget concurrence with the report and act accordingly4 ,office of national drug control policy salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy2 for research activities pursuant to the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dfi72 not to exceed #aj1jjj for official reception and representation expenses2 and for participation in joint projects or in the provision of services on matters of mutual interest with nonprofit1 research1 or public organizations or agencies1 with or without reimbursement1 #bb1fdg1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,office is authorized to accept1 hold1 administer1 and utilize gifts1 both real and personal1 public and private1 without fiscal year limitation1 for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the ,office4 ,federal drug control programs high intensity drug trafficking areas program 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy's ,high ,intensity ,drug ,trafficking ,areas ,program1 #bde1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for drug control activities consistent with the approved strategy for each of the designated ,high ,intensity ,drug ,trafficking ,areas 7,h,i,d,t,as71 of which not less than #ea percent shall be transferred to ,state and local entities for drug control activities and shall be obligated not later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that up to #di percent may be transferred to ,federal agencies and departments in amounts determined by the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 of which up to #b1gjj1jjj may be used for auditing services and associated activities3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding the requirements of ,public ,law #ajf-eh1 any unexpended funds obligated prior to fiscal year #bjac may be used for any other approved activities of that ,,hidta1 subject to reprogramming requirements3 ,provided further1 ,that each ,,hidta designated as of ,september #cj1 #bjad1 shall be funded at not less than the fiscal year #bjad base level1 unless the ,director submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate justification for changes to those levels based on clearly articulated priorities and published ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy performance measures of effectiveness3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the initial allocation of fiscal year #bjae funding among ,h,i,d,t,as not later than #de days after enactment of this ,act1 and shall notify the ,committees of planned uses of discretionary ,,hidta funding1 as determined in consultation with the ,,hidta ,directors1 not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that upon a determination that all or part of the funds so transferred from this appropriation are not necessary for the purposes provided herein and upon notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 such amounts may be transferred back to this appropriation4 ,other ,federal ,drug ,control ,programs 7including transfers of funds7 ,for other drug control activities authorized by the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dfi71 #ajg1aej1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 which shall be available as follows3 #ic1ejj1jjj for the ,drug-,free ,communities ,program1 of which #b1jjj1jjj shall be made available as directed by section #d of ,public ,law #ajg-hb1 as amended by ,public ,law #aji-dfi 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba note72 #a1djj1jjj for drug court training and technical assistance2 #i1jjj1jjj for anti-doping activities2 #b1jjj1jjj for the ,united ,states membership dues to the ,world ,anti-,doping ,agency2 and #a1bej1jjj shall be made available as directed by section #aaje of ,public ,law #aji-dfi3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this heading may be transferred to other ,federal departments and agencies to carry out such activities4 ,unanticipated needs ,for expenses necessary to enable the ,president to meet unanticipated needs1 in furtherance of the national interest1 security1 or defense which may arise at home or abroad during the current fiscal year1 as authorized by #c ,u4,s4,c4 #ajh1 #hjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,information ,technology ,oversight and ,reform 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses for the furtherance of integrated1 efficient1 secure1 and effective uses of information technology in the ,federal ,government1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget may transfer these funds to one or more other agencies to carry out projects to meet these purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit quarterly reports not later than #de days after the end of each quarter to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate and the ,government ,accountability ,office identifying the savings achieved by the ,office of ,management and ,budget's government-wide information technology reform efforts3 ,provided further1 ,that such reports shall include savings identified by fiscal year1 agency1 and appropriation4 ,special assistance to the president salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses to enable the ,vice ,president to provide assistance to the ,president in connection with specially assigned functions2 services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji and #c ,u4,s4,c4 #ajf1 including subsistence expenses as authorized by #c ,u4,s4,c4 #ajf1 which shall be expended and accounted for as provided in that section2 and hire of passenger motor vehicles1 #d1baa1jjj4 ,official ,residence of the ,vice ,president operating expenses 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the care1 operation1 refurnishing1 improvement1 and to the extent not otherwise provided for1 heating and lighting1 including electric power and fixtures1 of the official residence of the ,vice ,president2 the hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and not to exceed #ij1jjj pursuant to #c ,u4,s4,c4 #ajf7;b77#b71 #bii1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that advances1 repayments1 or transfers from this appropriation may be made to any department or agency for expenses of carrying out such activities4 ,administrative provisions--,executive office of the president and funds appropriated to the president 7including transfers of funds7 #bja4 ,from funds made available in this ,act under the headings ,the ,white ,house1 ,executive ,residence at the ,white ,house1 ,white ,house ,repair and ,restoration1 ,council of ,economic ,advisers1 ,national ,security ,council and ,homeland ,security ,council1 ,office of ,administration1 ,special ,assistance to the ,president1 and ,official ,residence of the ,vice ,president1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget 7or such other officer as the ,president may designate in writing71 may1 with advance approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 transfer not to exceed #aj percent of any such appropriation to any other such appropriation1 to be merged with and available for the same time and for the same purposes as the appropriation to which transferred3 ,provided1 ,that the amount of an appropriation shall not be increased by more than #ej percent by such transfers3 ,provided further1 ,that no amount shall be transferred from ,special ,assistance to the ,president or ,official ,residence of the ,vice ,president without the approval of the ,vice ,president4 #bjb4 ,within #ij days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on the costs of implementing the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-bjc74 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the estimated mandatory and discretionary obligations of funds through fiscal year #bjag1 by ,federal agency and by fiscal year1 including-- 7,a7 the estimated obligations by cost inputs such as rent1 information technology1 contracts1 and personnel2 7,b7 the methodology and data sources used to calculate such estimated obligations2 and 7,c7 the specific section of such ,act that requires the obligation of funds2 and 7#b7 the estimated receipts through fiscal year #bjag from assessments1 user fees1 and other fees by the ,federal agency making the collections1 by fiscal year1 including-- 7,a7 the methodology and data sources used to calculate such estimated collections2 and 7,b7 the specific section of such ,act that authorizes the collection of funds4 #bjc4 7a7 ,during fiscal year #bjae1 any ,executive order issued by the ,president shall be accompanied by a statement from the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget on the budgetary impact1 including costs1 benefits1 and revenues1 of the ,executive order4 7b7 ,any such statement shall include-- 7#a7 a narrative summary of the budgetary impact of such order on the ,federal ,government2 7#b7 the impact on mandatory and discretionary obligations and outlays1 listed by ,federal agency1 for each year in the #e-;fiscal year period beginning in fiscal year #bjae2 and 7#c7 the impact on revenues of the ,federal ,government over the #e-;fiscal year period beginning in fiscal year #bjae4 7c7 ,if an ,executive order is issued during fiscal year #bjae due to a national emergency1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget may issue the statement required by subsection 7a7 not later than #ae days after the date that the ,executive order is issued4 #bjd4 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and prior to the initial obligation of more than #bj percent of the funds appropriated in any account under the heading ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy1 a detailed narrative and financial plan on the proposed uses of all funds under the account by program1 project1 and activity3 ,provided1 ,that the reports required by this section shall be updated and submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations every #f months and shall include information detailing how the estimates and assumptions contained in previous reports have changed3 ,provided further1 ,that any new projects and changes in funding of ongoing projects shall be subject to the prior approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 #bje4 ,not to exceed #b percent of any appropriations in this ,act made available to the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy may be transferred between appropriated programs upon the advance approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that no transfer may increase or decrease any such appropriation by more than #c percent4 #bjf4 ,not to exceed #a1jjj1jjj of any appropriations in this ,act made available to the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy may be reprogrammed within a program1 project1 or activity upon the advance approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 #bjg4 ,the first proviso under the heading ,data-,driven ,innovation in division ,e of ,public ,law #aac-gf is amended by striking shall and inserting may4 ,this title may be cited as the ,executive ,office of the ,president ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,,iii ,the judiciary ,supreme ,court of the ,united ,states salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary for the operation of the ,supreme ,court1 as required by law1 excluding care of the building and grounds1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdc and #acdd2 not to exceed #aj1jjj for official reception and representation expenses2 and for miscellaneous expenses1 to be expended as the ,chief ,justice may approve1 #gd1ifg1jjj1 of which #b1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended4 ,in addition1 there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary under current law for the salaries of the chief justice and associate justices of the court4 care of the building and grounds ,for such expenditures as may be necessary to enable the ,architect of the ,capitol to carry out the duties imposed upon the ,architect by #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #faaa and #faab1 #aa1fdj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,federal ,circuit salaries and expenses ,for salaries of officers and employees1 and for necessary expenses of the court1 as authorized by law1 #cj1bab1jjj4 ,in addition1 there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary under current law for the salaries of the chief judge and judges of the court4 ,united ,states ,court of ,international ,trade salaries and expenses ,for salaries of officers and employees of the court1 services1 and necessary expenses of the court1 as authorized by law1 #ag1hjg1jjj4 ,in addition1 there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary under current law for the salaries of the chief judge and judges of the court4 ,courts of ,appeals1 ,district ,courts1 and ,other ,judicial ,services ,salaries and expenses ,for the salaries of judges of the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims1 magistrate judges1 and all other officers and employees of the ,federal ,judiciary not otherwise specifically provided for1 necessary expenses of the courts1 and the purchase1 rental1 repair1 and cleaning of uniforms for ,probation and ,pretrial ,services ,office staff1 as authorized by law1 #d1hdf1hah1jjj 7including the purchase of firearms and ammunition72 of which not to exceed #bg1hag1jjj shall remain available until expended for space alteration projects and for furniture and furnishings related to new space alteration and construction projects2 and of which not to exceed #aj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for the ,integrated ,workplace ,initiative3 ,provided1 ,that the amount provided for the ,integrated ,workplace ,initiative shall not be available for obligation until the ,director of the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts submits a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate showing that the estimated cost savings resulting from the ,initiative will exceed the estimated amounts obligated for the ,initiative4 ,in addition1 there are appropriated such sums as may be necessary under current law for the salaries of circuit and district judges 7including judges of the territorial courts of the ,united ,states71 bankruptcy judges1 and justices and judges retired from office or from regular active service4 ,in addition1 for expenses of the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims associated with processing cases under the ,national ,childhood ,vaccine ,injury ,act of #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-ffj71 not to exceed #e1dbc1jjj1 to be appropriated from the ,vaccine ,injury ,compensation ,trust ,fund4 defender services ,for the operation of ,federal ,defender organizations2 the compensation and reimbursement of expenses of attorneys appointed to represent persons under #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjf;,a and #ceii1 and for the compensation and reimbursement of expenses of persons furnishing investigative1 expert1 and other services for such representations as authorized by law2 the compensation 7in accordance with the maximums under #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjf;,a7 and reimbursement of expenses of attorneys appointed to assist the court in criminal cases where the defendant has waived representation by counsel2 the compensation and reimbursement of expenses of attorneys appointed to represent jurors in civil actions for the protection of their employment1 as authorized by #bh ,u4,s4,c4 #ahge7;d77#a72 the compensation and reimbursement of expenses of attorneys appointed under #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ihc7;b77#a7 in connection with certain judicial civil forfeiture proceedings2 the compensation and reimbursement of travel expenses of guardians ad litem appointed under #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #dajj7;b72 and for necessary training and general administrative expenses1 #a1jaf1dii1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 fees of jurors and commissioners ,for fees and expenses of jurors as authorized by #bh ,u4,s4,c4 #ahga and #ahgf2 compensation of jury commissioners as authorized by #bh ,u4,s4,c4 #ahfc2 and compensation of commissioners appointed in condemnation cases pursuant to rule #ga4a7;h7 of the ,federal ,rules of ,civil ,procedure 7#bh ,u4,s4,c4 ,appendix ,rule #ga4a7;h771 #eb1aia1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the compensation of land commissioners shall not exceed the daily equivalent of the highest rate payable under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eccb4 court security 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 incident to the provision of protective guard services for ,united ,states courthouses and other facilities housing ,federal court operations1 and the procurement1 installation1 and maintenance of security systems and equipment for ,united ,states courthouses and other facilities housing ,federal court operations1 including building ingress-egress control1 inspection of mail and packages1 directed security patrols1 perimeter security1 basic security services provided by the ,federal ,protective ,service1 and other similar activities as authorized by section #ajaj of the ,judicial ,improvement and ,access to ,justice ,act 7,public ,law #ajj-gjb71 #eac1ige1jjj1 of which not to exceed #ae1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended1 to be expended directly or transferred to the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service1 which shall be responsible for administering the ,judicial ,facility ,security ,program consistent with standards or guidelines agreed to by the ,director of the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts and the ,attorney ,general4 ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts as authorized by law1 including travel as authorized by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acde1 hire of a passenger motor vehicle as authorized by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdc7;b71 advertising and rent in the ,district of ,columbia and elsewhere1 #hd1cii1jjj1 of which not to exceed #h1ejj is authorized for official reception and representation expenses4 ,federal ,judicial ,center ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,judicial ,center1 as authorized by ,public ,law #ij-bai1 #bf1iei1jjj2 of which #a1hjj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 to provide education and training to ,federal court personnel2 and of which not to exceed #a1ejj is authorized for official reception and representation expenses4 ,united ,states ,sentencing ,commission salaries and expenses ,for the salaries and expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of chapter #eh of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 #af1hid1jjj1 of which not to exceed #a1jjj is authorized for official reception and representation expenses4 ,administrative ,provisions--,the ,judiciary 7including transfer of funds7 #cja4 ,appropriations and authorizations made in this title which are available for salaries and expenses shall be available for services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji4 #cjb4 ,not to exceed #e percent of any appropriation made available for the current fiscal year for the ,judiciary in this ,act may be transferred between such appropriations1 but no such appropriation1 except ,courts of ,appeals1 ,district ,courts1 and ,other ,judicial ,services1 ,defender ,services and ,courts of ,appeals1 ,district ,courts1 and ,other ,judicial ,services1 ,fees of ,jurors and ,commissioners1 shall be increased by more than #aj percent by any such transfers3 ,provided1 ,that any transfer pursuant to this section shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under sections #fjd and #fjh of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in section #fjh4 #cjc4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the salaries and expenses appropriation for ,courts of ,appeals1 ,district ,courts1 and ,other ,judicial ,services shall be available for official reception and representation expenses of the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states3 ,provided1 ,that such available funds shall not exceed #aa1jjj and shall be administered by the ,director of the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts in the capacity as ,secretary of the ,judicial ,conference4 #cjd4 ,section #ccad7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be applied by substituting ,federal for executive each place it appears4 #cje4 ,in accordance with #bh ,u4,s4,c4 #efa-efi1 and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service shall provide1 for such courthouses as its ,director may designate in consultation with the ,director of the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts1 for purposes of a pilot program1 the security services that #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #acae authorizes the ,department of ,homeland ,security to provide1 except for the services specified in #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #acae7;b77#b77;,e74 ,for building-specific security services at these courthouses1 the ,director of the ,administrative ,office of the ,united ,states ,courts shall reimburse the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service rather than the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 #cjf4 7a7 ,section #bjc7;c7 of the ,judicial ,improvements ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-fej2 #bh ,u4,s4,c4 #acc note71 is amended in the matter following paragraph 7#ab7-- 7#a7 in the second sentence 7relating to the ,district of ,kansas71 by striking #bc years and #f months and inserting #bd years and #f months2 and 7#b7 in the sixth sentence 7relating to the ,district of ,hawaii71 by striking #bj years and #f months and inserting #ba years and #f months4 7b7 ,section #djf of the ,transportation1 ,treasury1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,judiciary1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and ,independent ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-aae2 #aai ,stat4 #bdgj2 #bh ,u4,s4,c4 #acc note7 is amended in the second sentence 7relating to the eastern ,district of ,missouri7 by striking #ba years and #f months and inserting #bb years and #f months4 7c7 ,section #cab7;c77#b7 of the #bast ,century ,department of ,justice ,appropriations ,authorization ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-bgc2 #bh ,u4,s4,c4 #acc note71 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence by striking #ab years and inserting #ac years2 7#b7 in the second sentence 7relating to the central ,district of ,california71 by striking #aa years and #f months and inserting #ab years and #f months2 and 7#c7 in the third sentence 7relating to the western district of ,north ,carolina71 by striking #aj years and inserting #aa years4 #cjg4 ,section #hd7;b7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the second sentence by inserting ,bakersfield1 after shall be held at4 #cjh4 ,section #caee of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by deleting the words and the ,director2 and 7#b7 in the first sentence1 by inserting at the end and shall ensure that case file1 statistical1 and other information concerning the work of pretrial services is provided to the ,director4 ,this title may be cited as the ,judiciary ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,,iv ,district of columbia ,federal ,funds federal payment for resident tuition support ,for a ,federal payment to the ,district of ,columbia1 to be deposited into a dedicated account1 for a nationwide program to be administered by the ,mayor1 for ,district of ,columbia resident tuition support1 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such funds1 including any interest accrued thereon1 may be used on behalf of eligible ,district of ,columbia residents to pay an amount based upon the difference between in-,state and out-of-,state tuition at public institutions of higher education1 or to pay up to #b1ejj each year at eligible private institutions of higher education3 ,provided further1 ,that the awarding of such funds may be prioritized on the basis of a resident's academic merit1 the income and need of eligible students and such other factors as may be authorized3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,district of ,columbia government shall maintain a dedicated account for the ,resident ,tuition ,support ,program that shall consist of the ,federal funds appropriated to the ,program in this ,act and any subsequent appropriations1 any unobligated balances from prior fiscal years1 and any interest earned in this or any fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the account shall be under the control of the ,district of ,columbia ,chief ,financial ,officer1 who shall use those funds solely for the purposes of carrying out the ,resident ,tuition ,support ,program3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer shall provide a quarterly financial report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate for these funds showing1 by object class1 the expenditures made and the purpose therefor4 federal payment for emergency planning and security costs in the district of columbia ,for a ,federal payment of necessary expenses1 as determined by the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia in written consultation with the elected county or city officials of surrounding jurisdictions1 #ab1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for the costs of providing public safety at events related to the presence of the ,national ,capital in the ,district of ,columbia1 including support requested by the ,director of the ,united ,states ,secret ,service in carrying out protective duties under the direction of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and for the costs of providing support to respond to immediate and specific terrorist threats or attacks in the ,district of ,columbia or surrounding jurisdictions4 federal payment to the district of columbia courts ,for salaries and expenses for the ,district of ,columbia ,courts1 #bde1aaj1jjj to be allocated as follows3 for the ,district of ,columbia ,court of ,appeals1 #ac1fbb1jjj1 of which not to exceed #b1ejj is for official reception and representation expenses2 for the ,superior ,court of the ,district of ,columbia1 #aaf1ddc1jjj1 of which not to exceed #b1ejj is for official reception and representation expenses2 for the ,district of ,columbia ,court ,system1 #ga1aee1jjj1 of which not to exceed #b1ejj is for official reception and representation expenses2 and #dc1hij1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for capital improvements for ,district of ,columbia courthouse facilities3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available for capital improvements shall be expended consistent with the ,district of ,columbia ,courts master plan study and facilities condition assessment3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 all amounts under this heading shall be apportioned quarterly by the ,office of ,management and ,budget and obligated and expended in the same manner as funds appropriated for salaries and expenses of other ,federal agencies3 ,provided further1 ,that #cj days after providing written notice to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,district of ,columbia ,courts may reallocate not more than #f1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading among the items and entities funded under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,joint ,committee on ,judicial ,administration in the ,district of ,columbia may1 by regulation1 establish a program substantially similar to the program set forth in subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for employees of the ,district of ,columbia ,courts4 federal payment for defender services in district of columbia courts ,for payments authorized under section #aa-bfjd and section #aa-bfje1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code 7relating to representation provided under the ,district of ,columbia ,criminal ,justice ,act71 payments for counsel appointed in proceedings in the ,family ,court of the ,superior ,court of the ,district of ,columbia under chapter #bc of title #af1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code1 or pursuant to contractual agreements to provide guardian ad litem representation1 training1 technical assistance1 and such other services as are necessary to improve the quality of guardian ad litem representation1 payments for counsel appointed in adoption proceedings under chapter #c of title #af1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code1 and payments authorized under section #ba-bjfj1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code 7relating to services provided under the ,district of ,columbia ,guardianship1 ,protective ,proceedings1 and ,durable ,power of ,attorney ,act of #aihf71 #di1hij1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided under this heading shall be administered by the ,joint ,committee on ,judicial ,administration in the ,district of ,columbia3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 this appropriation shall be apportioned quarterly by the ,office of ,management and ,budget and obligated and expended in the same manner as funds appropriated for expenses of other ,federal agencies4 federal payment to the court services and offender supervision agency for the district of columbia ,for salaries and expenses1 including the transfer and hire of motor vehicles1 of the ,court ,services and ,offender ,supervision ,agency for the ,district of ,columbia1 as authorized by the ,national ,capital ,revitalization and ,self-,government ,improvement ,act of #aiig1 #bcd1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #b1jjj is for official reception and representation expenses related to ,community ,supervision and ,pretrial ,services ,agency programs1 of which not to exceed #be1jjj is for dues and assessments relating to the implementation of the ,court ,services and ,offender ,supervision ,agency ,interstate ,supervision ,act of #bjjb2 of which #agc1aee1jjj shall be for necessary expenses of ,community ,supervision and ,sex ,offender ,registration1 to include expenses relating to the supervision of adults subject to protection orders or the provision of services for or related to such persons1 of which up to #i1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for the relocation of offender supervision field offices2 and of which #fj1hde1jjj shall be available to the ,pretrial ,services ,agency3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 all amounts under this heading shall be apportioned quarterly by the ,office of ,management and ,budget and obligated and expended in the same manner as funds appropriated for salaries and expenses of other ,federal agencies3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts under this heading may be used for programmatic incentives for offenders and defendants successfully meeting terms of supervision3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director is authorized to accept and use gifts in the form of in-kind contributions of the following3 space and hospitality to support offender and defendant programs2 equipment1 supplies1 and vocational training services necessary to sustain1 educate1 and train offenders and defendants1 including their dependent children2 and programmatic incentives for offenders and defendants meeting terms of supervision3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director shall keep accurate and detailed records of the acceptance and use of any gift under the previous proviso1 and shall make such records available for audit and public inspection3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,court ,services and ,offender ,supervision ,agency ,director is authorized to accept and use reimbursement from the ,district of ,columbia ,government for space and services provided on a cost reimbursable basis4 federal payment to the district of columbia public defender service ,for salaries and expenses1 including the transfer and hire of motor vehicles1 of the ,district of ,columbia ,public ,defender ,service1 as authorized by the ,national ,capital ,revitalization and ,self-,government ,improvement ,act of #aiig1 #da1bca1jjj1 of which #a1aej1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 is for relocation of satellite offices3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 all amounts under this heading shall be apportioned quarterly by the ,office of ,management and ,budget and obligated and expended in the same manner as funds appropriated for salaries and expenses of ,federal agencies3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and in addition to the authority provided by the ,district of ,columbia ,code ,section #b-afjg7;b71 upon approval of the ,board of ,trustees1 the ,district of ,columbia ,public ,defender ,service may accept and use voluntary and uncompensated services for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the ,district of ,columbia ,public ,defender ,service3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding ,district of ,columbia ,code section #b-afjc7;d71 for the purpose of any action brought against the ,board of the ,trustees of the ,district of ,columbia ,public ,defender ,service1 the trustees shall be deemed to be employees of the ,public ,defender ,service4 ,federal payment to the district of columbia water and sewer authority ,for a ,federal payment to the ,district of ,columbia ,water and ,sewer ,authority1 #ad1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to continue implementation of the ,combined ,sewer ,overflow ,long-,term ,plan3 ,provided1 ,that the ,district of ,columbia ,water and ,sewer ,authority provides a #ajj percent match for this payment4 federal payment to the criminal justice coordinating council ,for a ,federal payment to the ,criminal ,justice ,coordinating ,council1 #a1ijj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to support initiatives related to the coordination of ,federal and local criminal justice resources in the ,district of ,columbia4 ,federal ,payment for ,judicial ,commissions ,for a ,federal payment1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 to the ,commission on ,judicial ,disabilities and ,tenure1 #bie1jjj1 and for the ,judicial ,nomination ,commission1 #bgj1jjj4 federal payment for school improvement ,for a ,federal payment for a school improvement program in the ,district of ,columbia1 #de1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for payments authorized under the ,scholarship for ,opportunity and ,results ,act 7division ,c of ,public ,law #aab-aj73 ,provided1 ,that within funds provided for opportunity scholarships #c1jjj1jjj shall be for the activities specified in sections #cjjg7;b7 through #cjjg7;d7 and #cjji of the ,act4 ,federal ,payment for the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard ,for a ,federal payment to the ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard1 #dce1jjj1 to remain available until expended for the ,major ,general ,david ,f4 ,wherley1 ,jr4 ,district of ,columbia ,national ,guard ,retention and ,college ,access ,program4 federal payment for testing and treatment of hiv_/aids ,for a ,federal payment to the ,district of ,columbia for the testing of individuals for1 and the treatment of individuals with1 human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome in the ,district of ,columbia1 #e1jjj1jjj4 ,district of ,columbia ,funds ,local funds are appropriated for the ,district of ,columbia for the current fiscal year out of the ,general ,fund of the ,district of ,columbia 7,general ,fund7 for programs and activities set forth under the heading ,district of ,columbia ,funds ,summary of ,expenses and at the rate set forth under such heading1 as included in the ,fiscal ,year #bjae ,budget ,request ,act of #bjad submitted to the ,congress by the ,district of ,columbia as amended as of the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 except as provided in section #dej;,a of the ,district of ,columbia ,home ,rule ,act 7section #a-bjd4ej;a1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 sections #haf and #hag of the ,financial ,services and ,general ,government ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7secs4 #dg-cfi4ja and #dg-cfi4jb1 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code71 and provisions of this ,act1 the total amount appropriated in this ,act for operating expenses for the ,district of ,columbia for fiscal year #bjae under this heading shall not exceed the estimates included in the ,fiscal ,year #bjae ,budget ,request ,act of #bjad submitted to ,congress by the ,district of ,columbia as amended as of the date of enactment of this ,act or the sum of the total revenues of the ,district of ,columbia for such fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount appropriated may be increased by proceeds of one-time transactions1 which are expended for emergency or unanticipated operating or capital needs3 ,provided further1 ,that such increases shall be approved by enactment of local ,district law and shall comply with all reserve requirements contained in the ,district of ,columbia ,home ,rule ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the ,district of ,columbia shall take such steps as are necessary to assure that the ,district of ,columbia meets these requirements1 including the apportioning by the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the appropriations and funds made available to the ,district during fiscal year #bjae1 except that the ,chief ,financial ,officer may not reprogram for operating expenses any funds derived from bonds1 notes1 or other obligations issued for capital projects4 ,this title may be cited as the ,district of ,columbia ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,v ,independent agencies ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,administrative ,conference of the ,united ,states1 authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eia et seq41 #c1ajj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which not to exceed #a1jjj is for official reception and representation expenses4 ,commodity ,futures ,trading ,commission 7including ,transfers of ,funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #a et seq471 including the purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles1 and the rental of space 7to include multiple year leases7 in the ,district of ,columbia and elsewhere1 #bej1jjj1jjj1 including not to exceed #c1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 and not to exceed #be1jjj for the expenses for consultations and meetings hosted by the ,commission with foreign governmental and other regulatory officials1 of which not less than #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 shall be for the purchase of information technology and of which not less than #b1fbj1jjj shall be for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #aj1jjj1jjj of the amounts provided herein may be moved between the amount for salaries and expenses and the amount for the purchase of information technology subject to reprogramming procedures under section #fjh of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 ,consumer product safety commission salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,consumer ,product ,safety ,commission1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles1 services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the maximum rate payable under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #ecgf1 purchase of nominal awards to recognize non-,federal officials' contributions to ,commission activities1 and not to exceed #d1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 #abc1jjj1jjj4 ,election assistance commission salaries and expenses 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-beb71 #aj1jjj1jjj1 of which #a1ijj1jjj shall be transferred to the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology for election reform activities authorized under the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb4 ,federal communications commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 as authorized by law1 including uniforms and allowances therefor1 as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb2 not to exceed #d1jjj for official reception and representation expenses2 purchase and hire of motor vehicles2 special counsel fees2 and services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 #cci1hdd1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of which not less than #cjj1jjj shall be available for consultation with federally recognized ,indian tribes1 ,alaska ,native villages1 and entities related to ,hawaiian ,home ,lands3 ,provided further1 ,that #cci1hdd1jjj of offsetting collections shall be assessed and collected pursuant to section #i of title ,i of the ,communications ,act of #aicd1 shall be retained and used for necessary expenses and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated shall be reduced as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year #bjae so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation estimated at #j3 ,provided further1 ,that any offsetting collections received in excess of #cci1hdd1jjj in fiscal year #bjae shall not be available for obligation3 ,provided further1 ,that remaining offsetting collections from prior years collected in excess of the amount specified for collection in each such year and otherwise becoming available on ,october #a1 #bjad1 shall not be available for obligation3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding #dg ,u4,s4,c4 #cji7;j77#h77;,b71 proceeds from the use of a competitive bidding system that may be retained and made available for obligation shall not exceed #ajf1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount appropriated under this heading1 not less than #aa1jij1jjj shall be for the salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general4 ,administrative provisions--federal communications commission #eja4 ,section #cjb of the ,universal ,service ,antideficiency ,temporary ,suspension ,act is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjae1 each place it appears and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjaf4 #ejb4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be used by the ,federal ,communications ,commission to modify1 amend1 or change its rules or regulations for universal service support payments to implement the ,february #bg1 #bjjd recommendations of the ,federal-,state ,joint ,board on ,universal ,service regarding single connection or primary line restrictions on universal service support payments4 ,federal deposit insurance corporation office of the inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #cd1efh1jjj1 to be derived from the ,deposit ,insurance ,fund or1 only when appropriate1 the ,,fslic ,resolution ,fund4 ,federal ,election ,commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the ,federal ,election ,campaign ,act of #aiga1 #fg1ejj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #e1jjj shall be available for reception and representation expenses4 ,federal ,labor ,relations ,authority ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses to carry out functions of the ,federal ,labor ,relations ,authority1 pursuant to ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #b of #aigh1 and the ,civil ,service ,reform ,act of #aigh1 including services authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 and including hire of experts and consultants1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 and including official reception and representation expenses 7not to exceed #a1ejj7 and rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia and elsewhere1 #be1edh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that public members of the ,federal ,service ,impasses ,panel may be paid travel expenses and per diem in lieu of subsistence as authorized by law 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #egjc7 for persons employed intermittently in the ,government service1 and compensation as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 funds received from fees charged to non-,federal participants at labor-management relations conferences shall be credited to and merged with this account1 to be available without further appropriation for the costs of carrying out these conferences4 ,federal trade commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,trade ,commission1 including uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb2 services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and not to exceed #b1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 #bic1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #cjj1jjj shall be available for use to contract with a person or persons for collection services in accordance with the terms of #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #cgah3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not to exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj of offsetting collections derived from fees collected for premerger notification filings under the ,hart-,scott-,rodino ,antitrust ,improvements ,act of #aigf 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ah;a71 regardless of the year of collection1 shall be retained and used for necessary expenses in this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not to exceed #ad1jjj1jjj in offsetting collections derived from fees sufficient to implement and enforce the ,telemarketing ,sales ,rule1 promulgated under the ,telemarketing and ,consumer ,fraud and ,abuse ,prevention ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #faja et seq471 shall be credited to this account1 and be retained and used for necessary expenses in this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year #bjae1 so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation from the general fund estimated at not more than #agi1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available to the ,federal ,trade ,commission may be used to implement subsection 7e77#b77;,b7 of section #dc of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahcat74 ,general ,services ,administration real property activities federal buildings fund limitations on availability of revenue 7including transfers of funds7 ,amounts in the ,fund1 including revenues and collections deposited into the ,fund shall be available for necessary expenses of real property management and related activities not otherwise provided for1 including operation1 maintenance1 and protection of federally owned and leased buildings2 rental of buildings in the ,district of ,columbia2 restoration of leased premises2 moving governmental agencies 7including space adjustments and telecommunications relocation expenses7 in connection with the assignment1 allocation and transfer of space2 contractual services incident to cleaning or servicing buildings1 and moving2 repair and alteration of federally owned buildings including grounds1 approaches and appurtenances2 care and safeguarding of sites2 maintenance1 preservation1 demolition1 and equipment2 acquisition of buildings and sites by purchase1 condemnation1 or as otherwise authorized by law2 acquisition of options to purchase buildings and sites2 conversion and extension of federally owned buildings2 preliminary planning and design of projects by contract or otherwise2 construction of new buildings 7including equipment for such buildings72 and payment of principal1 interest1 and any other obligations for public buildings acquired by installment purchase and purchase contract2 in the aggregate amount of #i1bch1caj1jjj1 of which-- 7#a7 #eji1fgj1jjj shall remain available until expended for construction and acquisition 7including funds for sites and expenses1 and associated design and construction services7 of additional projects at-- 7,a7 ,california1 ,calexico1 ,calexico ,west ,land ,port of ,entry1 #ih1jfb1jjj2 7,b7 ,california1 ,san ,diego1 ,san ,ysidro ,land ,port of ,entry1 #baf1hbh1jjj2 7,c7 ,district of ,columbia1 ,washington1 ,,dhs ,consolidation at ,st4 ,elizabeths1 #add1jjj1jjj2 7,d7 ,national ,capital ,region1 ,civilian ,cyber ,campus1 #ce1jjj1jjj2 and 7,e7 ,new ,york1 ,glenville1 ,scotia ,depot1 #ae1ghj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that each of the foregoing limits of costs on new construction and acquisition projects may be exceeded to the extent that savings are effected in other such projects1 but not to exceed #aj percent of the amounts included in a transmitted prospectus1 if required1 unless advance approval is obtained from the ,committees on ,appropriations of a greater amount2 7#b7 #hah1afj1jjj shall remain available until expended for repairs and alterations1 including associated design and construction services1 of which-- 7,a7 #cjf1hid1jjj is for ,major ,repairs and ,alterations2 7,b7 #cij1bff1jjj is for ,basic ,repairs and ,alterations2 and 7,c7 #aba1jjj1jjj is for ,special ,emphasis ,programs1 of which-- 7i7 #e1jjj1jjj is for ,energy and ,water ,retrofit and ,conservation ,measures2 7ii7 #bf1jjj1jjj is for ,fire and ,life ,safety2 7iii7 #bj1jjj1jjj is for ,judiciary ,capital ,security2 and 7iv7 #gj1jjj1jjj is for ,consolidation ,activities3 ,provided1 ,that consolidation projects result in reduced annual rent paid by the tenant agency3 ,provided further1 ,that no consolidation project exceed #bj1jjj1jjj in costs3 ,provided further1 ,that consolidation projects are approved by each of the committees specified in section #ccjg7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that preference is given to consolidation projects that achieve a utilization rate of #acj usable square feet or less per person for office space3 ,provided further1 ,that the obligation of funds under this paragraph for consolidation activities may not be made until #aj days after a proposed spending plan and explanation for each project to be undertaken1 including estimated savings1 has been submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available in this or any previous ,act in the ,federal ,buildings ,fund for ,repairs and ,alterations shall1 for prospectus projects1 be limited to the amount identified for each project1 except each project in this or any previous ,act may be increased by an amount not to exceed #aj percent unless advance approval is obtained from the ,committees on ,appropriations of a greater amount3 ,provided further1 ,that additional projects for which prospectuses have been fully approved may be funded under this category only if advance approval is obtained from the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts provided in this or any prior ,act for ,repairs and ,alterations may be used to fund costs associated with implementing security improvements to buildings necessary to meet the minimum standards for security in accordance with current law and in compliance with the reprogramming guidelines of the appropriate ,committees of the ,house and ,senate3 ,provided further1 ,that the difference between the funds appropriated and expended on any projects in this or any prior ,act1 under the heading #8#8,repairs and ,alterations''1 may be transferred to ,basic ,repairs and ,alterations or used to fund authorized increases in prospectus projects3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount provided in this or any prior ,act for ,basic ,repairs and ,alterations may be used to pay claims against the ,government arising from any projects under the heading ,repairs and ,alterations or used to fund authorized increases in prospectus projects2 7#c7 #e1fff1cdh1jjj for rental of space to remain available until expended2 and 7#d7 #b1bdd1acb1jjj for building operations to remain available until expended1 of which #a1abb1gbg1jjj is for building services1 and #a1aba1dje1jjj is for salaries and expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #e percent of any appropriation made available under this paragraph for building operations may be transferred between and merged with such appropriations upon notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 but no such appropriation shall be increased by more than #e percent by any such transfers3 ,provided further1 ,that section #ejh of this title shall not apply with respect to funds made available under this heading for building operations3 ,provided further1 ,that the total amount of funds made available from this ,fund to the ,general ,services ,administration shall not be available for expenses of any construction1 repair1 alteration and acquisition project for which a prospectus1 if required by #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjg7;a71 has not been approved1 except that necessary funds may be expended for each project for required expenses for the development of a proposed prospectus3 ,provided further1 ,that funds available in the ,federal ,buildings ,fund may be expended for emergency repairs when advance approval is obtained from the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts necessary to provide reimbursable special services to other agencies under #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #eib7;b77#b7 and amounts to provide such reimbursable fencing1 lighting1 guard booths1 and other facilities on private or other property not in ,government ownership or control as may be appropriate to enable the ,united ,states ,secret ,service to perform its protective functions pursuant to #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef1 shall be available from such revenues and collections3 ,provided further1 ,that revenues and collections and any other sums accruing to this ,fund during fiscal year #bjae1 excluding reimbursements under #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #eib7;b77#b71 in excess of the aggregate new obligational authority authorized for ,real ,property ,activities of the ,federal ,buildings ,fund in this ,act shall remain in the ,fund and shall not be available for expenditure except as authorized in appropriations ,acts4 general activities government-wide policy ,for expenses authorized by law1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,government-wide policy and evaluation activities associated with the management of real and personal property assets and certain administrative services2 ,government-wide policy support responsibilities relating to acquisition1 travel1 motor vehicles1 information technology management1 and related technology activities2 and services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 #eh1jjj1jjj4 operating expenses 7including transfer of funds7 ,for expenses authorized by law1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,government-wide activities associated with utilization and donation of surplus personal property2 disposal of real property2 agency-wide policy direction1 management1 and communications2 the ,civilian ,board of ,contract ,appeals2 services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 #fa1jdi1jjj1 of which #bf1cbh1jjj is for ,real and ,personal ,property ,management and ,disposal2 #be1gbi1jjj is for the ,office of the ,administrator1 of which not to exceed #g1ejj is for official reception and representation expenses2 and #h1iib1jjj is for the ,civilian ,board of ,contract ,appeals3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #e percent of the appropriation made available under this heading for ,office of the ,administrator may be transferred to the appropriation for the ,real and ,personal ,property ,management and ,disposal upon notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 but the appropriation for the ,real and ,personal ,property ,management and ,disposal may not be increased by more than #e percent by any such transfer4 office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general and service authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 #fe1jjj1jjj1 of which #b1jjj1jjj is available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #ej1jjj shall be available for payment for information and detection of fraud against the ,government1 including payment for recovery of stolen ,government property3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #b1ejj shall be available for awards to employees of other ,federal agencies and private citizens in recognition of efforts and initiatives resulting in enhanced ,office of ,inspector ,general effectiveness4 allowances and office staff for former presidents ,for carrying out the provisions of the ,act of ,august #be1 #aieh 7#c ,u4,s4,c4 #ajb note71 and ,public ,law #ie-ach1 #c1bej1jjj4 ,federal ,citizen ,services ,fund 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,citizen ,services and ,innovative ,technologies1 including services authorized by #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbc and #dd ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjd2 and for necessary expenses in support of interagency projects that enable the ,federal ,government to enhance its ability to conduct activities electronically1 through the development and implementation of innovative uses of information technology2 #ec1bid1jjj1 of which #ad1ace1jjj shall be available for electronic government projects1 to be deposited into the ,federal ,citizen ,services ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that the previous amount may be transferred to ,federal agencies to carry out the purpose of the ,federal ,citizen ,services ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that the appropriations1 revenues1 reimbursements1 and collections deposited into the ,fund shall be available until expended for necessary expenses of ,federal ,citizen ,services and other activities that enable the ,federal ,government to enhance its ability to conduct activities electronically in the aggregate amount not to exceed #ij1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that appropriations1 revenues1 reimbursements1 and collections accruing to this ,fund during fiscal year #bjae in excess of such amount shall remain in the ,fund and shall not be available for expenditure except as authorized in appropriations ,acts3 ,provided further1 ,that any appropriations provided to the ,electronic ,government ,fund that remain unobligated as of ,september #cj1 #bjad1 may be transferred to the ,federal ,citizen ,services ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authorities provided herein shall be in addition to any other transfer authority provided in this ,act4 ,administrative ,provisions--,general ,services ,administration 7including transfer of funds7 #eaj4 ,funds available to the ,general ,services ,administration shall be available for the hire of passenger motor vehicles4 #eaa4 ,funds in the ,federal ,buildings ,fund made available for fiscal year #bjae for ,federal ,buildings ,fund activities may be transferred between such activities only to the extent necessary to meet program requirements3 ,provided1 ,that any proposed transfers shall be approved in advance by the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 #eab4 ,except as otherwise provided in this title1 funds made available by this ,act shall be used to transmit a fiscal year #bjaf request for ,united ,states ,courthouse construction only if the request3 7#a7 meets the design guide standards for construction as established and approved by the ,general ,services ,administration1 the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states1 and the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7#b7 reflects the priorities of the ,judicial ,conference of the ,united ,states as set out in its approved #e-year construction plan2 and 7#c7 includes a standardized courtroom utilization study of each facility to be constructed1 replaced1 or expanded4 #eac4 ,none of the funds provided in this ,act may be used to increase the amount of occupiable square feet1 provide cleaning services1 security enhancements1 or any other service usually provided through the ,federal ,buildings ,fund1 to any agency that does not pay the rate per square foot assessment for space and services as determined by the ,general ,services ,administration in consideration of the ,public ,buildings ,amendments ,act of #aigb 7,public ,law #ib-cac74 #ead4 ,from funds made available under the heading ,federal ,buildings ,fund1 ,limitations on ,availability of ,revenue1 claims against the ,government of less than #bej1jjj arising from direct construction projects and acquisition of buildings may be liquidated from savings effected in other construction projects with prior notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 #eae4 ,in any case in which the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate adopt a resolution granting lease authority pursuant to a prospectus transmitted to ,congress by the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration under #dj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjg1 the ,administrator shall ensure that the delineated area of procurement is identical to the delineated area included in the prospectus for all lease agreements1 except that1 if the ,administrator determines that the delineated area of the procurement should not be identical to the delineated area included in the prospectus1 the ,administrator shall provide an explanatory statement to each of such committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate prior to exercising any lease authority provided in the resolution4 #eaf4 ,with respect to each project funded under the heading 8,major ,repairs and ,alterations0 or 8,judiciary ,capital ,security ,program01 and with respect to ,e-,government projects funded under the heading ,federal ,citizen ,services ,fund1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall submit a spending plan and explanation for each project to be undertaken to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #eag4 ,any consolidation of the headquarters of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation must result in a full consolidation4 ,harry ,s ,truman scholarship foundation ,salaries and expenses ,for payment to the ,harry ,s ,truman ,scholarship ,foundation ,trust ,fund1 established by section #aj of ,public ,law #ic-fdb1 #gej1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board ,salaries and ,expenses 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out functions of the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board pursuant to ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #b of #aigh1 the ,civil ,service ,reform ,act of #aigh1 and the ,whistleblower ,protection ,act of #aihi 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eeji note71 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia and elsewhere1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 direct procurement of survey printing1 and not to exceed #b1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 #db1gdj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 together with not to exceed #b1cde1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for administrative expenses to adjudicate retirement appeals to be transferred from the ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund in amounts determined by the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board4 ,morris ,k4 udall and stewart ,l4 udall foundation ,morris k4 udall and stewart ,l4 ,udall trust fund 7including transfer of funds7 ,for payment to the ,morris ,k4 ,udall and ,stewart ,l4 ,udall ,trust ,fund1 pursuant to the ,morris ,k4 ,udall and ,stewart ,l4 ,udall ,foundation ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #efja et seq471 #a1iie1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which1 notwithstanding sections #h and #i of such ,act3 7#a7 up to #ej1jjj shall be used to conduct financial audits pursuant to the ,accountability of ,tax ,dollars ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bhi72 and 7#b7 up to #a1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out the activities authorized by section #f7g7 of ,public ,law #ajb-bei and section #hag7;a7 of ,public ,law #ajf-efh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #efjd7g773 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount made available under this heading #bjj1jjj shall be transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of the ,interior1 to remain available until expended1 for audits and investigations of the ,morris ,k4 ,udall and ,stewart ,l4 ,udall ,foundation1 consistent with the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 ,environmental dispute resolution fund ,for payment to the ,environmental ,dispute ,resolution ,fund to carry out activities authorized in the ,environmental ,policy and ,conflict ,resolution ,act of #aiih1 #c1djj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,national archives and records administration operating expenses ,for necessary expenses in connection with the administration of the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration and archived ,federal records and related activities1 as provided by law1 and for expenses necessary for the review and declassification of documents1 the activities of the ,public ,interest ,declassification ,board1 the operations and maintenance of the electronic records archives1 the hire of passenger motor vehicles1 and for uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by law 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija71 including maintenance1 repairs1 and cleaning1 #cfe1jjj1jjj4 office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,reform ,act of #bjjh1 ,public ,law #aaj-dji1 #abb ,stat4 #dcjb-af 7#bjjh71 and the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 and for the hire of passenger motor vehicles1 #d1acj1jjj4 repairs and restoration ,for the repair1 alteration1 and improvement of archives facilities1 and to provide adequate storage for holdings1 #g1fjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 national historical publications and records commission grants program ,for necessary expenses for allocations and grants for historical publications and records as authorized by #dd ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,national ,credit ,union ,administration community development revolving loan fund ,for the ,community ,development ,revolving ,loan ,fund program as authorized by #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihab1 #ihbb and #iiaj1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for technical assistance to low-income designated credit unions4 ,office of ,government ,ethics salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses to carry out functions of the ,office of ,government ,ethics pursuant to the ,ethics in ,government ,act of #aigh1 the ,ethics ,reform ,act of #aihi1 and the ,stop ,trading on ,congressional ,knowledge ,act of #bjab1 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia and elsewhere1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 and not to exceed #a1ejj for official reception and representation expenses1 #ae1dbj1jjj4 ,office of personnel management ,salaries and expenses 7including transfer of trust funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out functions of the ,office of ,personnel ,management 7,,opm7 pursuant to ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #b of #aigh and the ,civil ,service ,reform ,act of #aigh1 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 medical examinations performed for veterans by private physicians on a fee basis2 rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia and elsewhere2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 not to exceed #b1ejj for official reception and representation expenses2 advances for reimbursements to applicable funds of ,,opm and the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation for expenses incurred under ,executive ,order ,no4 #ajdbb of ,january #i1 #aiec1 as amended2 and payment of per diem and_/or subsistence allowances to employees where ,voting ,rights ,act activities require an employee to remain overnight at his or her post of duty1 #if1jci1jjj1 of which #fdb1jjj may be for strengthening the capacity and capabilities of the acquisition workforce 7as defined by the ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy ,act1 as amended 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq4771 including the recruitment1 hiring1 training1 and retention of such workforce and information technology in support of acquisition workforce effectiveness or for management solutions to improve acquisition management2 and in addition #aah1dbe1jjj for administrative expenses1 to be transferred from the appropriate trust funds of ,,opm without regard to other statutes1 including direct procurement of printed materials1 for the retirement and insurance programs3 ,provided1 ,that the provisions of this appropriation shall not affect the authority to use applicable trust funds as provided by sections #hcdh7;a77#a77;,b71 #hieh7;f77#b77;,a71 #hihh7;f77#b77;,a71 and #ijjd7;f77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that no part of this appropriation shall be available for salaries and expenses of the ,legal ,examining ,unit of ,,opm established pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #iceh of ,july #a1 #aidc1 or any successor unit of like purpose3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,president's ,commission on ,white ,house ,fellows1 established by ,executive ,order ,no4 #aaahc of ,october #c1 #aifd1 may1 during fiscal year #bjae1 accept donations of money1 property1 and personal services3 ,provided further1 ,that such donations1 including those from prior years1 may be used for the development of publicity materials to provide information about the ,white ,house ,fellows1 except that no such donations shall be accepted for travel or reimbursement of travel expenses1 or for the salaries of employees of such ,commission4 ,office of ,inspector ,general salaries and expenses 7including transfer of trust funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 #d1chd1jjj1 and in addition1 not to exceed #ba1cdj1jjj for administrative expenses to audit1 investigate1 and provide other oversight of the ,office of ,personnel ,management's retirement and insurance programs1 to be transferred from the appropriate trust funds of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 as determined by the ,inspector ,general3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general is authorized to rent conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia and elsewhere4 ,office of ,special ,counsel salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses to carry out functions of the ,office of ,special ,counsel pursuant to ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #b of #aigh1 the ,civil ,service ,reform ,act of #aigh 7,public ,law #ie-ded71 the ,whistleblower ,protection ,act of #aihi 7,public ,law #aja-ab7 as amended by ,public ,law #ajg-cjd1 the ,whistleblower ,protection ,enhancement ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-aii71 and the ,uniformed ,services ,employment and ,reemployment ,rights ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cec71 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 payment of fees and expenses for witnesses1 rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia and elsewhere1 and hire of passenger motor vehicles2 #bb1ici1jjj4 ,postal regulatory commission ,salaries and expenses 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,postal ,regulatory ,commission in carrying out the provisions of the ,postal ,accountability and ,enhancement ,act 7,public ,law #aji-dce71 #ad1gjj1jjj1 to be derived by transfer from the ,postal ,service ,fund and expended as authorized by section #fjc7;a7 of such ,act4 ,privacy and ,civil ,liberties ,oversight ,board ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,privacy and ,civil ,liberties ,oversight ,board1 as authorized by section #ajfa of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;ee71 #g1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,recovery ,accountability and ,transparency ,board ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,recovery ,accountability and ,transparency ,board to carry out the provisions of title ,,xv of the ,american ,recovery and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-e71 and to develop and test information technology resources and oversight mechanisms to enhance transparency of and detect and remediate waste1 fraud1 and abuse in ,federal spending1 and to develop and use information technology resources and oversight mechanisms to detect and remediate waste1 fraud1 and abuse in obligation and expenditure of funds as described in section #ijd7;d7 of the ,disaster ,relief ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-b71 which shall be administered under the terms and conditions of the accountability authorities of title ,,xv of ,public ,law #aaa-e1 #ah1jjj1jjj4 ,securities and ,exchange ,commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 the rental of space 7to include multiple year leases7 in the ,district of ,columbia and elsewhere1 and not to exceed #c1ejj for official reception and representation expenses1 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 of which not less than #i1bci1jjj shall be for the ,office of ,inspector ,general2 of which not to exceed #ej1jjj shall be available for a permanent secretariat for the ,international ,organization of ,securities ,commissions2 of which not to exceed #ajj1jjj shall be available for expenses for consultations and meetings hosted by the ,commission with foreign governmental and other regulatory officials1 members of their delegations and staffs to exchange views concerning securities matters1 such expenses to include necessary logistic and administrative expenses and the expenses of ,commission staff and foreign invitees in attendance including3 7#a7 incidental expenses such as meals2 7#b7 travel and transportation2 and 7#c7 related lodging or subsistence2 and of which not less than #ef1fac1jjj shall be for the ,division of ,economic and ,risk ,analysis3 ,provided1 ,that fees and charges authorized by section #ca of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;ee7 shall be credited to this account as offsetting collections3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #a1ejj1jjj1jjj of such offsetting collections shall be available until expended for necessary expenses of this account3 ,provided further1 ,that the total amount appropriated under this heading from the general fund for fiscal year #bjae shall be reduced as such offsetting fees are received so as to result in a final total fiscal year #bjae appropriation from the general fund estimated at not more than #j4 ,selective ,service ,system salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,selective ,service ,system1 including expenses of attendance at meetings and of training for uniformed personnel assigned to the ,selective ,service ,system1 as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #daja-daah for civilian employees2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 and not to exceed #gej for official reception and representation expenses2 #bb1ejj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that during the current fiscal year1 the ,president may exempt this appropriation from the provisions of #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acda1 whenever the ,president deems such action to be necessary in the interest of national defense3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be expended for or in connection with the induction of any person into the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states4 ,small ,business ,administration ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 of the ,small ,business ,administration1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by sections #acdc and #acdd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and not to exceed #c1ejj for official reception and representation expenses1 #beg1jjj1jjj1 of which not less than #ab1jjj1jjj shall be available for examinations1 reviews1 and other lender oversight activities3 ,provided1 ,that the ,administrator is authorized to charge fees to cover the cost of publications developed by the ,small ,business ,administration1 and certain loan program activities1 including fees authorized by section #e7;b7 of the ,small ,business ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 revenues received from all such activities shall be credited to this account1 to remain available until expended1 for carrying out these purposes without further appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,small ,business ,administration may accept gifts in an amount not to exceed #d1jjj1jjj and may co-sponsor activities1 each in accordance with section #acb7;a7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #ajh-ddg1 during fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that #f1ajj1jjj shall be available for the ,loan ,modernization and ,accounting ,system1 to be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that #b1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,federal and ,state ,technology ,partnership ,program under section #cd of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;d74 ,entrepreneurial ,development ,programs ,for necessary expenses of programs supporting entrepreneurial and small business development1 #bbj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that #aae1jjj1jjj shall be available to fund grants for performance in fiscal year #bjae or fiscal year #bjaf as authorized by section #ba of the ,small ,business ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #bb1cjj1jjj shall be for marketing1 management1 and technical assistance under section #g7m7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7m77#d77 by intermediaries that make microloans under the microloan program3 ,provided further1 ,that #ag1djj1jjj shall be available for grants to ,states to carry out export programs that assist small business concerns authorized under section #abjg of ,public ,law #aaa-bdj4 office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #ai1djj1jjj4 ,office of ,advocacy ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,advocacy in carrying out the provisions of title ,,ii of ,public ,law #id-cje 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcd;a et seq47 and the ,regulatory ,flexibility ,act of #aihj 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 #i1abj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,business loans program account 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the cost of direct loans1 #b1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 and for the cost of guaranteed loans as authorized by section #ejc of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh 7,public ,law #he-fii71 #de1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that subject to section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 during fiscal year #bjae commitments to guarantee loans under section #ejc of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh shall not exceed #g1ejj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that during fiscal year #bjae commitments for general business loans authorized under section #g7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act shall not exceed #ah1gej1jjj1jjj for a combination of amortizing term loans and the aggregated maximum line of credit provided by revolving loans3 ,provided further1 ,that during fiscal year #bjae commitments to guarantee loans for debentures under section #cjc7;b7 of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh shall not exceed #d1jjj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that during fiscal year #bjae1 guarantees of trust certificates authorized by section #e7;g7 of the ,small ,business ,act shall not exceed a principal amount of #ab1jjj1jjj1jjj4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs1 #adg1gbf1jjj1 which may be transferred to and merged with the appropriations for ,salaries and ,expenses4 ,disaster ,loans ,program ,account 7including transfers of funds7 ,for administrative expenses to carry out the direct loan program authorized by section #g7;b7 of the ,small ,business ,act1 #ahf1heh1jjj1 to be available until expended1 of which #a1jjj1jjj is for the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,small ,business ,administration for audits and reviews of disaster loans and the disaster loan programs and shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriations for the ,office of ,inspector ,general2 of which #agf1heh1jjj is for direct administrative expenses of loan making and servicing to carry out the direct loan program1 which may be transferred to and merged with the appropriations for ,salaries and ,expenses2 and of which #i1jjj1jjj is for indirect administrative expenses for the direct loan program1 which may be transferred to and merged with the appropriations for ,salaries and ,expenses4 administrative provisions--small business administration 7including transfer of funds7 #ebj4 ,not to exceed #e percent of any appropriation made available for the current fiscal year for the ,small ,business ,administration in this ,act may be transferred between such appropriations1 but no such appropriation shall be increased by more than #aj percent by any such transfers3 ,provided1 ,that any transfer pursuant to this paragraph shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #fjh of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 #eba4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available under this ,act may be used to collect a guarantee fee under section #g7;a77#ah7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcf7;a77#ah77 with respect to a loan guaranteed under section #g7;a77#ca7 of such ,act that is made to a small business concern 7as defined under section #c of such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb77 that is #ea percent or more owned and controlled by #a or more individuals who is a veteran 7as defined in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code7 or the spouse of a veteran4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration to waive such a guarantee fee or any other loan fee with respect to a loan to a small business concern described in subsection 7a7 or any other borrower4 ,united states postal service ,payment to the postal service fund ,for payment to the ,postal ,service ,fund for revenue forgone on free and reduced rate mail1 pursuant to subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #bdja of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 #gj1jjj1jjj1 of which #da1jjj1jjj shall not be available for obligation until ,october #a1 #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that mail for overseas voting and mail for the blind shall continue to be free3 ,provided further1 ,that #f-;day delivery and rural delivery of mail shall continue at not less than the #aihc level3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available to the ,postal ,service by this ,act shall be used to implement any rule1 regulation1 or policy of charging any officer or employee of any ,state or local child support enforcement agency1 or any individual participating in a ,state or local program of child support enforcement1 a fee for information requested or provided concerning an address of a postal customer3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be used to consolidate or close small rural and other small post offices4 ,office of inspector general ,salaries and expenses 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #bdc1hhc1jjj1 to be derived by transfer from the ,postal ,service ,fund and expended as authorized by section #fjc7;b77#c7 of the ,postal ,accountability and ,enhancement ,act 7,public ,law #aji-dce74 ,united states tax court ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses1 including contract reporting and other services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 #ea1cjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that travel expenses of the judges shall be paid upon the written certificate of the judge4 ,,vi ,general provisions--this act 7,including rescission7 #fja4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used for the planning or execution of any program to pay the expenses of1 or otherwise compensate1 non-,federal parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded in this ,act4 #fjb4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 nor may any be transferred to other appropriations1 unless expressly so provided herein4 #fjc4 ,the expenditure of any appropriation under this ,act for any consulting service through procurement contract pursuant to #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 shall be limited to those contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection1 except where otherwise provided under existing law1 or under existing ,executive order issued pursuant to existing law4 #fjd4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this ,act or any other appropriations ,act4 #fje4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be available for any activity or for paying the salary of any ,government employee where funding an activity or paying a salary to a ,government employee would result in a decision1 determination1 rule1 regulation1 or policy that would prohibit the enforcement of section #cjg of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #acjg74 #fjf4 ,no funds appropriated pursuant to this ,act may be expended by an entity unless the entity agrees that in expending the assistance the entity will comply with chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fjg4 ,no funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act shall be made available to any person or entity that has been convicted of violating chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fjh4 ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 none of the funds provided in this ,act1 provided by previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies or entities funded in this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjae1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury derived by the collection of fees and available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that3 7#a7 creates a new program2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel for any program1 project1 or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted by the ,congress2 7#d7 proposes to use funds directed for a specific activity by the ,committee on ,appropriations of either the ,house of ,representatives or the ,senate for a different purpose2 7#e7 augments existing programs1 projects1 or activities in excess of #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 7#f7 reduces existing programs1 projects1 or activities by #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 or 7#g7 creates or reorganizes offices1 programs1 or activities unless prior approval is received from the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided1 ,that prior to any significant reorganization or restructuring of offices1 programs1 or activities1 each agency or entity funded in this ,act shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each agency funded by this ,act shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for the current fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that at a minimum the report shall include3 7#a7 a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if appropriate1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 7#b7 a delineation in the table for each appropriation both by object class and program1 project1 and activity as detailed in the budget appendix for the respective appropriation2 and 7#c7 an identification of items of special congressional interest3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount appropriated or limited for salaries and expenses for an agency shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj per day for each day after the required date that the report has not been submitted to the ,congress4 #fji4 ,except as otherwise specifically provided by law1 not to exceed #ej percent of unobligated balances remaining available at the end of fiscal year #bjae from appropriations made available for salaries and expenses for fiscal year #bjae in this ,act1 shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for each such account for the purposes authorized3 ,provided1 ,that a request shall be submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate for approval prior to the expenditure of such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that these requests shall be made in compliance with reprogramming guidelines4 #faj4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used by the ,executive ,office of the ,president to request-- 7#a7 any official background investigation report on any individual from the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 or 7#b7 a determination with respect to the treatment of an organization as described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code from the ,department of the ,treasury or the ,internal ,revenue ,service4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply-- 7#a7 in the case of an official background investigation report1 if such individual has given express written consent for such request not more than #f months prior to the date of such request and during the same presidential administration2 or 7#b7 if such request is required due to extraordinary circumstances involving national security4 #faa4 ,the cost accounting standards promulgated under chapter #ae of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code shall not apply with respect to a contract under the ,federal ,employees ,health ,benefits ,program established under chapter #hi of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fab4 ,for the purpose of resolving litigation and implementing any settlement agreements regarding the nonforeign area cost-of-living allowance program1 the ,office of ,personnel ,management may accept and utilize 7without regard to any restriction on unanticipated travel expenses imposed in an ,appropriations ,act7 funds made available to the ,office of ,personnel ,management pursuant to court approval4 #fac4 ,no funds appropriated by this ,act shall be available to pay for an abortion1 or the administrative expenses in connection with any health plan under the ,federal employees health benefits program which provides any benefits or coverage for abortions4 #fad4 ,the provision of section #fac shall not apply where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term1 or the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest4 #fae4 ,in order to promote ,government access to commercial information technology1 the restriction on purchasing nondomestic articles1 materials1 and supplies set forth in chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7popularly known as the ,buy ,american ,act71 shall not apply to the acquisition by the ,federal ,government of information technology 7as defined in section #aaaja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code71 that is a commercial item 7as defined in section #ajc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code74 #faf4 ,notwithstanding section #acec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 no officer or employee of any regulatory agency or commission funded by this ,act may accept on behalf of that agency1 nor may such agency or commission accept1 payment or reimbursement from a non-,federal entity for travel1 subsistence1 or related expenses for the purpose of enabling an officer or employee to attend and participate in any meeting or similar function relating to the official duties of the officer or employee when the entity offering payment or reimbursement is a person or entity subject to regulation by such agency or commission1 or represents a person or entity subject to regulation by such agency or commission1 unless the person or entity is an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 #fag4 ,notwithstanding section #gjh of this ,act1 funds made available to the ,commodity ,futures ,trading ,commission and the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission by this or any other ,act may be used for the interagency funding and sponsorship of a joint advisory committee to advise on emerging regulatory issues4 #fah4 7a7 7#a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an ,executive agency covered by this ,act otherwise authorized to enter into contracts for either leases or the construction or alteration of real property for office1 meeting1 storage1 or other space must consult with the ,general ,services ,administration before issuing a solicitation for offers of new leases or construction contracts1 and in the case of succeeding leases1 before entering into negotiations with the current lessor4 7#b7 ,any such agency with authority to enter into an emergency lease may do so during any period declared by the ,president to require emergency leasing authority with respect to such agency4 7b7 ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,executive agency covered by this ,act means any ,executive agency provided funds by this ,act1 but does not include the ,general ,services ,administration or the ,united ,states ,postal ,service4 #fai4 7a7 ,there are appropriated for the following activities the amounts required under current law3 7#a7 ,compensation of the ,president 7#c ,u4,s4,c4 #ajb74 7#b7 ,payments to-- 7,a7 the ,judicial ,officers' ,retirement ,fund 7#bh ,u4,s4,c4 #cgg7o772 7,b7 the ,judicial ,survivors' ,annuities ,fund 7#bh ,u4,s4,c4 #cgf7;c772 and 7,c7 the ,united ,states ,court of ,federal ,claims ,judges' ,retirement ,fund 7#bh ,u4,s4,c4 #agh7l774 7#c7 ,payment of ,government contributions-- 7,a7 with respect to the health benefits of retired employees1 as authorized by chapter #hi of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,retired ,federal ,employees ,health ,benefits ,act 7#gd ,stat4 #hdi72 and 7,b7 with respect to the life insurance benefits for employees retiring after ,december #ca1 #aihi 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ch4 #hg74 7#d7 ,payment to finance the unfunded liability of new and increased annuity benefits under the ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #hcdh74 7#e7 ,payment of annuities authorized to be paid from the ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund by statutory provisions other than subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hc or chapter #hd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,nothing in this section may be construed to exempt any amount appropriated by this section from any otherwise applicable limitation on the use of funds contained in this ,act4 #fbj4 ,the ,public ,company ,accounting ,oversight ,board 7,board7 shall have authority to obligate funds for the scholarship program established by section #aji7;c77#b7 of the ,sarbanes-,oxley ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bjd7 in an aggregate amount not exceeding the amount of funds collected by the ,board as of ,december #ca1 #bjad1 including accrued interest1 as a result of the assessment of monetary penalties4 ,funds available for obligation in fiscal year #bjae shall remain available until expended4 #fba4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used by the ,federal ,trade ,commission to complete the draft report entitled ,interagency ,working ,group on ,food ,marketed to ,children3 ,preliminary ,proposed ,nutrition ,principles to ,guide ,industry ,self-,regulatory ,efforts unless the ,interagency ,working ,group on ,food ,marketed to ,children complies with ,executive ,order ,no4 #acefc4 #fbb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to pay the salaries and expenses for the following positions3 7#a7 ,director1 ,white ,house ,office of ,health ,reform4 7#b7 ,assistant to the ,president for ,energy and ,climate ,change4 7#c7 ,senior ,advisor to the ,secretary of the ,treasury assigned to the ,presidential ,task ,force on the ,auto ,industry and ,senior ,counselor for ,manufacturing ,policy4 7#d7 ,white ,house ,director of ,urban ,affairs4 #fbc4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used for the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management to award a contract1 enter an extension of1 or exercise an option on a contract to a contractor conducting the final quality review processes for background investigation fieldwork services or background investigation support services that1 as of the date of the award of the contract1 are being conducted by that contractor4 #fbd4 ,sections #aaja7;a7 and #aajd7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,internet ,tax ,freedom ,act 7title ,,xi of division ,c of ,public ,law #aje-bgg2 #dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aea note7 are amended by striking ,november #a1 #bjad and inserting ,october #a1 #bjae4 #fbe4 7a7 ,the head of each executive branch agency funded by this ,act shall ensure that the ,chief ,information ,officer of the agency has the authority to participate in decisions regarding the budget planning process related to information technology4 7b7 ,amounts appropriated for any executive branch agency funded by this ,act that are available for information technology shall be allocated within the agency1 consistent with the provisions of appropriations ,acts and budget guidelines and recommendations from the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in such manner as specified by1 or approved by1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the agency in consultation with the ,chief ,financial ,officer of the agency and budget officials4 #fbf4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used in contravention of chapter #bi1 #ca1 or #cc of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fbg4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to enter into any contract with an incorporated entity if such entity's sealed bid or competitive proposal shows that such entity is incorporated or chartered in ,bermuda or the ,cayman ,islands1 and such entity's sealed bid or competitive proposal shows that such entity was previously incorporated in the ,united ,states4 #fbh4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet1 or for an agency's fleet inventory1 except in accordance with ,presidential ,memorandum--,federal ,fleet ,performance1 dated ,may #bd1 #bjaa4 ,in instances where there is not an appropriate alternative fueled vehicle commercially available for a particular light duty vehicle class1 an exception is granted as to not impede agency missions4 #fbi4 ,from the unobligated balances available in the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission ,reserve ,fund established by section #iia of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-bjc71 #be1jjj1jjj are rescinded4 #fcj4 ,section #gaf of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hcje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking insured depository institution and inserting covered depository institution2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,covered depository institution ,the term covered depository institution means-- 7,a7 an insured depository institution1 as that term is defined in section #c of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahac72 and 7,b7 a ,united ,states uninsured branch or agency of a foreign bank4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the heading for such subsection1 by striking insured and inserting covered2 7,b7 by striking an insured and inserting a covered2 7,c7 by striking such insured and inserting such covered2 and 7,d7 by striking or savings and loan holding company and inserting savings and loan holding company1 or foreign banking organization 7as such term is defined under ,regulation ,k of the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system 7#ab ,,cfr #baa4ba7o7772 7#c7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,only bona fide hedging and traditional bank activities permitted 7#a7 ,in general ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any covered depository institution that limits its swap and security-based swap activities to the following3 7,a7 ,hedging and other similar risk mitigation activities ,hedging and other similar risk mitigating activities directly related to the covered depository institution's activities4 7,b7 ,non-structured finance swap activities ,acting as a swaps entity for swaps or security-based swaps other than a structured finance swap4 7,c7 ,certain structured finance swap activities ,acting as a swaps entity for swaps or security-based swaps that are structured finance swaps1 if-- 7i7 such structured finance swaps are undertaken for hedging or risk management purposes2 or 7ii7 each asset-backed security underlying such structured finance swaps is of a credit quality and of a type or category with respect to which the prudential regulators have jointly adopted rules authorizing swap or security-based swap activity by covered depository institutions4 7#b7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subsection3 7,a7 ,structured finance swap ,the term structured finance swap means a swap or security-based swap based on an asset-backed security 7or group or index primarily comprised of asset-backed securities74 7,b7 ,asset-backed security ,the term asset-backed security has the meaning given such term under section #c7;a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a774 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 by striking an insured and inserting a covered2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking an insured depository and inserting a covered depository2 and 7,b7 by striking the insured depository each place such term appears and inserting the covered depository4 ,,vii ,general provisions--government-wide ,departments1 ,agencies1 and ,corporations 7including transfer of funds7 #gja4 ,no department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states receiving appropriated funds under this or any other ,act for fiscal year #bjae shall obligate or expend any such funds1 unless such department1 agency1 or instrumentality has in place1 and will continue to administer in good faith1 a written policy designed to ensure that all of its workplaces are free from the illegal use1 possession1 or distribution of controlled substances 7as defined in the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb77 by the officers and employees of such department1 agency1 or instrumentality4 #gjb4 ,unless otherwise specifically provided1 the maximum amount allowable during the current fiscal year in accordance with subsection #acdc7;c7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the purchase of any passenger motor vehicle 7exclusive of buses1 ambulances1 law enforcement vehicles1 protective vehicles1 and undercover surveillance vehicles71 is hereby fixed at #ac1aig except station wagons for which the maximum shall be #ac1fca3 ,provided1 ,that these limits may be exceeded by not to exceed #c1gjj for police-type vehicles1 and by not to exceed #d1jjj for special heavy-duty vehicles3 ,provided further1 ,that the limits set forth in this section may not be exceeded by more than #e percent for electric or hybrid vehicles purchased for demonstration under the provisions of the ,electric and ,hybrid ,vehicle ,research1 ,development1 and ,demonstration ,act of #aigf3 ,provided further1 ,that the limits set forth in this section may be exceeded by the incremental cost of clean alternative fuels vehicles acquired pursuant to ,public ,law #aja-edi over the cost of comparable conventionally fueled vehicles3 ,provided further1 ,that the limits set forth in this section shall not apply to any vehicle that is a commercial item and which operates on emerging motor vehicle technology1 including but not limited to electric1 plug-in hybrid electric1 and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles4 #gjc4 ,appropriations of the executive departments and independent establishments for the current fiscal year available for expenses of travel1 or for the expenses of the activity concerned1 are hereby made available for quarters allowances and cost-of-living allowances1 in accordance with #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eibb-eibd4 #gjd4 ,unless otherwise specified in law during the current fiscal year1 no part of any appropriation contained in this or any other ,act shall be used to pay the compensation of any officer or employee of the ,government of the ,united ,states 7including any agency the majority of the stock of which is owned by the ,government of the ,united ,states7 whose post of duty is in the continental ,united ,states unless such person3 7#a7 is a citizen of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 is a person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in #h ,u4,s4,c4 #acbd;b7a77#c77;,b72 7#c7 is a person who is admitted as a refugee under #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg or is granted asylum under #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeh and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible2 or 7#d7 is a person who owes allegiance to the ,united ,states3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section1 affidavits signed by any such person shall be considered prima facie evidence that the requirements of this section with respect to his or her status are being complied with3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of subsections 7#b7 and 7#c7 such affidavits shall be submitted prior to employment and updated thereafter as necessary3 ,provided further1 ,that any person making a false affidavit shall be guilty of a felony1 and upon conviction1 shall be fined no more than #d1jjj or imprisoned for not more than #a year1 or both3 ,provided further1 ,that the above penal clause shall be in addition to1 and not in substitution for1 any other provisions of existing law3 ,provided further1 ,that any payment made to any officer or employee contrary to the provisions of this section shall be recoverable in action by the ,federal ,government3 ,provided further1 ,that this section shall not apply to any person who is an officer or employee of the ,government of the ,united ,states on the date of enactment of this ,act1 or to international broadcasters employed by the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors1 or to temporary employment of translators1 or to temporary employment in the field service 7not to exceed #fj days7 as a result of emergencies3 ,provided further1 ,that this section does not apply to the employment as ,wildland firefighters for not more than #abj days of nonresident aliens employed by the ,department of the ,interior or the ,,usda ,forest ,service pursuant to an agreement with another country4 #gje4 ,appropriations available to any department or agency during the current fiscal year for necessary expenses1 including maintenance or operating expenses1 shall also be available for payment to the ,general ,services ,administration for charges for space and services and those expenses of renovation and alteration of buildings and facilities which constitute public improvements performed in accordance with the ,public ,buildings ,act of #aiei 7#gc ,stat4 #dgi71 the ,public ,buildings ,amendments of #aigb 7#hf ,stat4 #baf71 or other applicable law4 #gjf4 ,in addition to funds provided in this or any other ,act1 all ,federal agencies are authorized to receive and use funds resulting from the sale of materials1 including ,federal records disposed of pursuant to a records schedule recovered through recycling or waste prevention programs4 ,such funds shall be available until expended for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,acquisition1 waste reduction and prevention1 and recycling programs as described in ,executive ,order ,no4 #acdbc 7,january #bd1 #bjjg71 including any such programs adopted prior to the effective date of the ,executive order4 7#b7 ,other ,federal agency environmental management programs1 including1 but not limited to1 the development and implementation of hazardous waste management and pollution prevention programs4 7#c7 ,other employee programs as authorized by law or as deemed appropriate by the head of the ,federal agency4 #gjg4 ,funds made available by this or any other ,act for administrative expenses in the current fiscal year of the corporations and agencies subject to chapter #ia of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be available1 in addition to objects for which such funds are otherwise available1 for rent in the ,district of ,columbia2 services in accordance with #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 and the objects specified under this head1 all the provisions of which shall be applicable to the expenditure of such funds unless otherwise specified in the ,act by which they are made available3 ,provided1 ,that in the event any functions budgeted as administrative expenses are subsequently transferred to or paid from other funds1 the limitations on administrative expenses shall be correspondingly reduced4 #gjh4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this or any other ,act shall be available for interagency financing of boards 7except ,federal ,executive ,boards71 commissions1 councils1 committees1 or similar groups 7whether or not they are interagency entities7 which do not have a prior and specific statutory approval to receive financial support from more than one agency or instrumentality4 #gji4 ,none of the funds made available pursuant to the provisions of this or any other ,act shall be used to implement1 administer1 or enforce any regulation which has been disapproved pursuant to a joint resolution duly adopted in accordance with the applicable law of the ,united ,states4 #gaj4 ,during the period in which the head of any department or agency1 or any other officer or civilian employee of the ,federal ,government appointed by the ,president of the ,united ,states1 holds office1 no funds may be obligated or expended in excess of #e1jjj to furnish or redecorate the office of such department head1 agency head1 officer1 or employee1 or to purchase furniture or make improvements for any such office1 unless advance notice of such furnishing or redecoration is transmitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 ,for the purposes of this section1 the term office shall include the entire suite of offices assigned to the individual1 as well as any other space used primarily by the individual or the use of which is directly controlled by the individual4 #gaa4 ,notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdf1 or section #gjh of this ,act1 funds made available for the current fiscal year by this or any other ,act shall be available for the interagency funding of national security and emergency preparedness telecommunications initiatives which benefit multiple ,federal departments1 agencies1 or entities1 as provided by ,executive ,order ,no4 #acfah 7,july #f1 #bjab74 #gab4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be obligated or expended by any department1 agency1 or other instrumentality of the ,federal ,government to pay the salaries or expenses of any individual appointed to a position of a confidential or policy-determining character that is excepted from the competitive service under section #ccjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 7pursuant to schedule ,c of subpart ,c of part #bac of title #e of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 unless the head of the applicable department1 agency1 or other instrumentality employing such schedule ,c individual certifies to the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management that the schedule ,c position occupied by the individual was not created solely or primarily in order to detail the individual to the ,white ,house4 7b7 ,the provisions of this section shall not apply to ,federal employees or members of the armed forces detailed to or from an element of the intelligence community 7as that term is defined under section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d7774 #gac4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this or any other ,act shall be available for the payment of the salary of any officer or employee of the ,federal ,government1 who-- 7#a7 prohibits or prevents1 or attempts or threatens to prohibit or prevent1 any other officer or employee of the ,federal ,government from having any direct oral or written communication or contact with any ,member1 committee1 or subcommittee of the ,congress in connection with any matter pertaining to the employment of such other officer or employee or pertaining to the department or agency of such other officer or employee in any way1 irrespective of whether such communication or contact is at the initiative of such other officer or employee or in response to the request or inquiry of such ,member1 committee1 or subcommittee2 or 7#b7 removes1 suspends from duty without pay1 demotes1 reduces in rank1 seniority1 status1 pay1 or performance or efficiency rating1 denies promotion to1 relocates1 reassigns1 transfers1 disciplines1 or discriminates in regard to any employment right1 entitlement1 or benefit1 or any term or condition of employment of1 any other officer or employee of the ,federal ,government1 or attempts or threatens to commit any of the foregoing actions with respect to such other officer or employee1 by reason of any communication or contact of such other officer or employee with any ,member1 committee1 or subcommittee of the ,congress as described in paragraph 7#a74 #gad4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this or any other ,act may be obligated or expended for any employee training that-- 7#a7 does not meet identified needs for knowledge1 skills1 and abilities bearing directly upon the performance of official duties2 7#b7 contains elements likely to induce high levels of emotional response or psychological stress in some participants2 7#c7 does not require prior employee notification of the content and methods to be used in the training and written end of course evaluation2 7#d7 contains any methods or content associated with religious or quasi-religious belief systems or new age belief systems as defined in ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission ,notice ,n-#iae4jbb1 dated ,september #b1 #aihh2 or 7#e7 is offensive to1 or designed to change1 participants' personal values or lifestyle outside the workplace4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit1 restrict1 or otherwise preclude an agency from conducting training bearing directly upon the performance of official duties4 #gae4 ,no part of any funds appropriated in this or any other ,act shall be used by an agency of the executive branch1 other than for normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships1 for publicity or propaganda purposes1 and for the preparation1 distribution or use of any kit1 pamphlet1 booklet1 publication1 radio1 television1 or film presentation designed to support or defeat legislation pending before the ,congress1 except in presentation to the ,congress itself4 #gaf4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this or any other ,act may be used by an agency to provide a ,federal employee's home address to any labor organization except when the employee has authorized such disclosure or when such disclosure has been ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction4 #gag4 ,none of the funds made available in this or any other ,act may be used to provide any non-public information such as mailing1 telephone or electronic mailing lists to any person or any organization outside of the ,federal ,government without the approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 #gah4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this or any other ,act shall be used directly or indirectly1 including by private contractor1 for publicity or propaganda purposes within the ,united ,states not heretofore authorized by ,congress4 #gai4 7a7 ,in this section1 the term agency-- 7#a7 means an ,executive agency1 as defined under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #aje2 and 7#b7 includes a military department1 as defined under section #ajb of such title1 the ,postal ,service1 and the ,postal ,regulatory ,commission4 7b7 ,unless authorized in accordance with law or regulations to use such time for other purposes1 an employee of an agency shall use official time in an honest effort to perform official duties4 ,an employee not under a leave system1 including a ,presidential appointee exempted under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja7b71 has an obligation to expend an honest effort and a reasonable proportion of such employee's time in the performance of official duties4 #gbj4 ,notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdf and section #gjh of this ,act1 funds made available for the current fiscal year by this or any other ,act to any department or agency1 which is a member of the ,federal ,accounting ,standards ,advisory ,board 7,,fasab71 shall be available to finance an appropriate share of ,,fasab administrative costs4 #gba4 ,notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdf and section #gjh of this ,act1 the head of each ,executive department and agency is hereby authorized to transfer to or reimburse ,general ,services ,administration1 ,government-wide ,policy with the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 funds made available for the current fiscal year by this or any other ,act1 including rebates from charge card and other contracts3 ,provided1 ,that these funds shall be administered by the ,administrator of ,general ,services to support ,government-wide and other multi-agency financial1 information technology1 procurement1 and other management innovations1 initiatives1 and activities1 as approved by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the appropriate interagency and multi-agency groups designated by the ,director 7including the ,president's ,management ,council for overall management improvement initiatives1 the ,chief ,financial ,officers ,council for financial management initiatives1 the ,chief ,information ,officers ,council for information technology initiatives1 the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officers ,council for human capital initiatives1 the ,chief ,acquisition ,officers ,council for procurement initiatives1 and the ,performance ,improvement ,council for performance improvement initiatives73 ,provided further1 ,that the total funds transferred or reimbursed shall not exceed #ag1jjj1jjj for ,government-,wide innovations1 initiatives1 and activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds transferred to or for reimbursement of ,general ,services ,administration1 ,government-wide ,policy during fiscal year #bjae shall remain available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that such transfers or reimbursements may only be made after #ae days following notification of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 #gbb4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a woman may breastfeed her child at any location in a ,federal building or on ,federal property1 if the woman and her child are otherwise authorized to be present at the location4 #gbc4 ,notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdf1 or section #gjh of this ,act1 funds made available for the current fiscal year by this or any other ,act shall be available for the interagency funding of specific projects1 workshops1 studies1 and similar efforts to carry out the purposes of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council 7authorized by ,executive ,order ,no4 #abhha71 which benefit multiple ,federal departments1 agencies1 or entities3 ,provided1 ,that the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall provide a report describing the budget of and resources connected with the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 the ,house ,committee on ,science and ,technology1 and the ,senate ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation #ij days after enactment of this ,act4 #gbd4 ,any request for proposals1 solicitation1 grant application1 form1 notification1 press release1 or other publications involving the distribution of ,federal funds shall indicate the agency providing the funds1 the ,catalog of ,federal ,domestic ,assistance ,number1 as applicable1 and the amount provided3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall apply to direct payments1 formula funds1 and grants received by a ,state receiving ,federal funds4 #gbe4 7a7 ,prohibition of ,federal ,agency ,monitoring of ,individuals' ,internet ,use ,none of the funds made available in this or any other ,act may be used by any ,federal agency-- 7#a7 to collect1 review1 or create any aggregation of data1 derived from any means1 that includes any personally identifiable information relating to an individual's access to or use of any ,federal ,government ,internet site of the agency2 or 7#b7 to enter into any agreement with a third party 7including another government agency7 to collect1 review1 or obtain any aggregation of data1 derived from any means1 that includes any personally identifiable information relating to an individual's access to or use of any nongovernmental ,internet site4 7b7 ,exceptions ,the limitations established in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 any record of aggregate data that does not identify particular persons2 7#b7 any voluntary submission of personally identifiable information2 7#c7 any action taken for law enforcement1 regulatory1 or supervisory purposes1 in accordance with applicable law2 or 7#d7 any action described in subsection 7a77#a7 that is a system security action taken by the operator of an ,internet site and is necessarily incident to providing the ,internet site services or to protecting the rights or property of the provider of the ,internet site4 7c7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,the term regulatory means agency actions to implement1 interpret or enforce authorities provided in law4 7#b7 ,the term supervisory means examinations of the agency's supervised institutions1 including assessing safety and soundness1 overall financial condition1 management practices and policies and compliance with applicable standards as provided in law4 #gbf4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be used to enter into or renew a contract which includes a provision providing prescription drug coverage1 except where the contract also includes a provision for contraceptive coverage4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall apply to a contract with-- 7#a7 any of the following religious plans3 7,a7 ,personal ,care's ,,hmo2 and 7,b7 ,,osf ,health,plans1 ,inc42 and 7#b7 any existing or future plan1 if the carrier for the plan objects to such coverage on the basis of religious beliefs4 7c7 ,in implementing this section1 any plan that enters into or renews a contract under this section may not subject any individual to discrimination on the basis that the individual refuses to prescribe or otherwise provide for contraceptives because such activities would be contrary to the individual's religious beliefs or moral convictions4 7d7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require coverage of abortion or abortion-related services4 #gbg4 ,the ,united ,states is committed to ensuring the health of its ,olympic1 ,pan ,american1 and ,paralympic athletes1 and supports the strict adherence to anti-doping in sport through testing1 adjudication1 education1 and research as performed by nationally recognized oversight authorities4 #gbh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated for official travel to ,federal departments and agencies may be used by such departments and agencies1 if consistent with ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#abf regarding official travel for ,government personnel1 to participate in the fractional aircraft ownership pilot program4 #gbi4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds appropriated or made available under this or any other appropriations ,act may be used to implement or enforce restrictions or limitations on the ,coast ,guard ,congressional ,fellowship ,program1 or to implement the proposed regulations of the ,office of ,personnel ,management to add sections #cjj4caa through #cjj4caf to part #cjj of title #e of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 published in the ,federal ,register1 volume #fh1 number #agd1 on ,september #i1 #bjjc 7relating to the detail of executive branch employees to the legislative branch74 #gcj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no executive branch agency shall purchase1 construct1 or lease any additional facilities1 except within or contiguous to existing locations1 to be used for the purpose of conducting ,federal law enforcement training without the advance approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 except that the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,center is authorized to obtain the temporary use of additional facilities by lease1 contract1 or other agreement for training which cannot be accommodated in existing ,center facilities4 #gca4 ,unless otherwise authorized by existing law1 none of the funds provided in this or any other ,act may be used by an executive branch agency to produce any prepackaged news story intended for broadcast or distribution in the ,united ,states1 unless the story includes a clear notification within the text or audio of the prepackaged news story that the prepackaged news story was prepared or funded by that executive branch agency4 #gcb4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used in contravention of section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7popularly known as the ,privacy ,act71 and regulations implementing that section4 #gcc4 7a7 ,in ,general ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act may be used for any ,federal ,government contract with any foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation under section #hce7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cie7;b77 or any subsidiary of such an entity4 7b7 ,waivers 7#a7 ,in general ,any ,secretary shall waive subsection 7a7 with respect to any ,federal ,government contract under the authority of such ,secretary if the ,secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security4 7#b7 ,report to congress ,any ,secretary issuing a waiver under paragraph 7#a7 shall report such issuance to ,congress4 7c7 ,exception ,this section shall not apply to any ,federal ,government contract entered into before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 or to any task order issued pursuant to such contract4 #gcd4 ,during fiscal year #bjae1 for each employee who-- 7#a7 retires under section #hccf7;d77#b7 or #hdad7;b77#a77;,b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 retires under any other provision of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hc or chapter #hd of such title #e and receives a payment as an incentive to separate1 the separating agency shall remit to the ,civil ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund an amount equal to the ,office of ,personnel ,management's average unit cost of processing a retirement claim for the preceding fiscal year4 ,such amounts shall be available until expended to the ,office of ,personnel ,management and shall be deemed to be an administrative expense under section #hcdh7;a77#a77;,b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gce4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this or any other ,act may be used to recommend or require any entity submitting an offer for a ,federal contract to disclose any of the following information as a condition of submitting the offer3 7#a7 ,any payment consisting of a contribution1 expenditure1 independent expenditure1 or disbursement for an electioneering communication that is made by the entity1 its officers or directors1 or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries to a candidate for election for ,federal office or to a political committee1 or that is otherwise made with respect to any election for ,federal office4 7#b7 ,any disbursement of funds 7other than a payment described in paragraph 7#a77 made by the entity1 its officers or directors1 or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries to any person with the intent or the reasonable expectation that the person will use the funds to make a payment described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,in this section1 each of the terms contribution1 expenditure1 independent expenditure1 electioneering communication1 candidate1 election1 and ,federal office has the meaning given such term in the ,federal ,election ,campaign ,act of #aiga 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #dca et seq474 #gcf4 ,none of the funds made available in this or any other ,act may be used to pay for the painting of a portrait of an officer or employee of the ,federal government1 including the ,president1 the ,vice ,president1 a member of ,congress 7including a ,delegate or a ,resident ,commissioner to ,congress71 the head of an executive branch agency 7as defined in section #acc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code71 or the head of an office of the legislative branch4 #gcg4 7a7 7#a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 and except as otherwise provided in this section1 no part of any of the funds appropriated for fiscal year #bjae1 by this or any other ,act1 may be used to pay any prevailing rate employee described in section #ecdb7;a77#b77;,a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 during the period from the date of expiration of the limitation imposed by the comparable section for the previous fiscal years until the normal effective date of the applicable wage survey adjustment that is to take effect in fiscal year #bjae1 in an amount that exceeds the rate payable for the applicable grade and step of the applicable wage schedule in accordance with such section2 and 7,b7 during the period consisting of the remainder of fiscal year #bjae1 in an amount that exceeds1 as a result of a wage survey adjustment1 the rate payable under subparagraph 7,a7 by more than the sum of-- 7i7 the percentage adjustment taking effect in fiscal year #bjae under section #ecjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 in the rates of pay under the ,general ,schedule2 and 7ii7 the difference between the overall average percentage of the locality-based comparability payments taking effect in fiscal year #bjae under section #ecjd of such title 7whether by adjustment or otherwise71 and the overall average percentage of such payments which was effective in the previous fiscal year under such section4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no prevailing rate employee described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #ecdb7;a77#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and no employee covered by section #ecdh of such title1 may be paid during the periods for which paragraph 7#a7 is in effect at a rate that exceeds the rates that would be payable under paragraph 7#a7 were paragraph 7#a7 applicable to such employee4 7#c7 ,for the purposes of this subsection1 the rates payable to an employee who is covered by this subsection and who is paid from a schedule not in existence on ,september #cj1 #bjad1 shall be determined under regulations prescribed by the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#d7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 rates of premium pay for employees subject to this subsection may not be changed from the rates in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjad1 except to the extent determined by the ,office of ,personnel ,management to be consistent with the purpose of this subsection4 7#e7 ,this subsection shall apply with respect to pay for service performed after ,september #cj1 #bjad4 7#f7 ,for the purpose of administering any provision of law 7including any rule or regulation that provides premium pay1 retirement1 life insurance1 or any other employee benefit7 that requires any deduction or contribution1 or that imposes any requirement or limitation on the basis of a rate of salary or basic pay1 the rate of salary or basic pay payable after the application of this subsection shall be treated as the rate of salary or basic pay4 7#g7 ,nothing in this subsection shall be considered to permit or require the payment to any employee covered by this subsection at a rate in excess of the rate that would be payable were this subsection not in effect4 7#h7 ,the ,office of ,personnel ,management may provide for exceptions to the limitations imposed by this subsection if the ,office determines that such exceptions are necessary to ensure the recruitment or retention of qualified employees4 7b7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the adjustment in rates of basic pay for the statutory pay systems that take place in fiscal year #bjae under sections #ecdd and #ecdh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be-- 7#a7 not less than the percentage received by employees in the same location whose rates of basic pay are adjusted pursuant to the statutory pay systems under sections #ecjc and #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that prevailing rate employees at locations where there are no employees whose pay is increased pursuant to sections #ecjc and #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and prevailing rate employees described in section #ecdc7;a77#e7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be considered to be located in the pay locality designated as ,rest of ,united ,states pursuant to section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for purposes of this subsection2 and 7#b7 effective as of the first day of the first applicable pay period beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjad4 #gch4 7a7 ,the ,vice ,president may not receive a pay raise in calendar year #bjae1 notwithstanding the rate adjustment made under section #ajd of title #c1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law4 7b7 ,an employee serving in an ,executive ,schedule position1 or in a position for which the rate of pay is fixed by statute at an ,executive ,schedule rate1 may not receive a pay rate increase in calendar year #bjae1 notwithstanding schedule adjustments made under section #ecah of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law1 except as provided in subsection 7g71 7h71 or 7i74 ,this subsection applies only to employees who are holding a position under a political appointment4 7c7 ,a chief of mission or ambassador at large may not receive a pay rate increase in calendar year #bjae1 notwithstanding section #dja of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7,public ,law #if-dfe7 or any other provision of law1 except as provided in subsection 7g71 7h71 or 7i74 7d7 ,notwithstanding sections #echb and #echc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 a pay rate increase may not be received in calendar year #bjae 7except as provided in subsection 7g71 7h71 or 7i77 by-- 7#a7 a noncareer appointee in the ,senior ,executive ,service paid a rate of basic pay at or above level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule2 or 7#b7 a limited term appointee or limited emergency appointee in the ,senior ,executive ,service serving under a political appointment and paid a rate of basic pay at or above level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule4 7e7 ,any employee paid a rate of basic pay 7including any locality-based payments under section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or similar authority7 at or above level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule who serves under a political appointment may not receive a pay rate increase in calendar year #bjae1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 except as provided in subsection 7g71 7h71 or 7i74 ,this subsection does not apply to employees in the ,general ,schedule pay system or the ,foreign ,service pay system1 or to employees appointed under section #cafa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or to employees in another pay system whose position would be classified at ,,gs-#ae or below if chapter #ea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 applied to them4 7f7 ,nothing in subsections 7b7 through 7e7 shall prevent employees who do not serve under a political appointment from receiving pay increases as otherwise provided under applicable law4 7g7 ,a career appointee in the ,senior ,executive ,service who receives a ,presidential appointment and who makes an election to retain ,senior ,executive ,service basic pay entitlements under section #ccib of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is not subject to this section4 7h7 ,a member of the ,senior ,foreign ,service who receives a ,presidential appointment to any position in the executive branch and who makes an election to retain ,senior ,foreign ,service pay entitlements under section #cjb7;b7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7,public ,law #if-dfe7 is not subject to this section4 7i7 ,notwithstanding subsections 7b7 through 7e71 an employee in a covered position may receive a pay rate increase upon an authorized movement to a different covered position with higher-level duties and a pre-established higher level or range of pay1 except that any such increase must be based on the rates of pay and applicable pay limitations in effect on ,december #ca1 #bjac4 7j7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for an individual who is newly appointed to a covered position during the period of time subject to this section1 the initial pay rate shall be based on the rates of pay and applicable pay limitations in effect on ,december #ca1 #bjac4 7k7 ,if an employee affected by subsections 7b7 through 7e7 is subject to a biweekly pay period that begins in calendar year #bjae but ends in calendar year #bjaf1 the bar on the employee's receipt of pay rate increases shall apply through the end of that pay period4 #gci4 7a7 ,the head of any ,executive branch department1 agency1 board1 commission1 or office funded by this or any other appropriations ,act shall submit annual reports to the ,inspector ,general or senior ethics official for any entity without an ,inspector ,general1 regarding the costs and contracting procedures related to each conference held by any such department1 agency1 board1 commission1 or office during fiscal year #bjae for which the cost to the ,united ,states ,government was more than #ajj1jjj4 7b7 ,each report submitted shall include1 for each conference described in subsection 7a7 held during the applicable period-- 7#a7 a description of its purpose2 7#b7 the number of participants attending2 7#c7 a detailed statement of the costs to the ,united ,states ,government1 including-- 7,a7 the cost of any food or beverages2 7,b7 the cost of any audio-visual services2 7,c7 the cost of employee or contractor travel to and from the conference2 and 7,d7 a discussion of the methodology used to determine which costs relate to the conference2 and 7#d7 a description of the contracting procedures used including-- 7,a7 whether contracts were awarded on a competitive basis2 and 7,b7 a discussion of any cost comparison conducted by the departmental component or office in evaluating potential contractors for the conference4 7c7 ,within #ae days of the date of a conference held by any ,executive branch department1 agency1 board1 commission1 or office funded by this or any other appropriations ,act during fiscal year #bjae for which the cost to the ,united ,states ,government was more than #bj1jjj1 the head of any such department1 agency1 board1 commission1 or office shall notify the ,inspector ,general or senior ethics official for any entity without an ,inspector ,general1 of the date1 location1 and number of employees attending such conference4 7d7 ,a grant or contract funded by amounts appropriated by this or any other appropriations ,act may not be used for the purpose of defraying the costs of a conference described in subsection 7c7 that is not directly and programmatically related to the purpose for which the grant or contract was awarded1 such as a conference held in connection with planning1 training1 assessment1 review1 or other routine purposes related to a project funded by the grant or contract4 7e7 ,none of the funds made available in this or any other appropriations ,act may be used for travel and conference activities that are not in compliance with ,office of ,management and ,budget ,memorandum ,m-#ab-ab dated ,may #aa1 #bjab4 #gdj4 ,none of the funds made available in this or any other appropriations ,act may be used to increase1 eliminate1 or reduce funding for a program1 project1 or activity as proposed in the ,president's budget request for a fiscal year until such proposed change is subsequently enacted in an appropriation ,act1 or unless such change is made pursuant to the reprogramming or transfer provisions of this or any other appropriations ,act4 #gda4 ,none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used to implement1 administer1 enforce1 or apply the rule entitled ,competitive ,area published by the ,office of ,personnel ,management in the ,federal ,register on ,april #ae1 #bjjh 7#gc ,fed4 ,reg4 #bjahj et seq474 #gdb4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act may be used to begin or announce a study or public-private competition regarding the conversion to contractor performance of any function performed by ,federal employees pursuant to ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#gf or any other administrative regulation1 directive1 or policy4 #gdc4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other ,act may be available for a contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement with an entity that requires employees or contractors of such entity seeking to report fraud1 waste1 or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or contactors from lawfully reporting such waste1 fraud1 or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a ,federal department or agency authorized to receive such information4 7b7 ,the limitation in subsection 7a7 shall not contravene requirements applicable to ,standard ,form #cab1 ,form #ddad1 or any other form issued by a ,federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information4 #gdd4 ,none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used to enter into a contract1 memorandum of understanding1 or cooperative agreement with1 make a grant to1 or provide a loan or loan guarantee to1 any corporation that has any unpaid ,federal tax liability that has been assessed1 for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed1 and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability1 where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability1 unless a ,federal agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and has made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the ,government4 #gde4 ,none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used to enter into a contract1 memorandum of understanding1 or cooperative agreement with1 make a grant to1 or provide a loan or loan guarantee to1 any corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any ,federal law within the preceding #bd months1 where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction1 unless a ,federal agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and has made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the ,government4 #gdf4 ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,council of ,inspectors ,general on ,integrity and ,efficiency1 the ,government ,accountability ,office1 and other stakeholders shall develop-- 7#a7 criteria for an agency that has demonstrated a stabilized1 effective system of internal control over financial reporting1 whereby the agency would qualify for a consolidated ,department level audit for obtaining a financial statement audit opinion1 rather than an agency level audit2 and 7#b7 recommendations on how to improve current financial reporting requirements to increase government transparency1 in conjunction with the implementation of the ,digital ,accountability and ,transparency ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-aja71 and better meet the needs of all stakeholders4 #gdg4 7a7 ,no funds appropriated in this or any other ,act may be used to implement or enforce the agreements in ,standard ,forms #cab and #ddad of the ,government or any other nondisclosure policy1 form1 or agreement if such policy1 form1 or agreement does not contain the following provisions3 ,these provisions are consistent with and do not supersede1 conflict with1 or otherwise alter the employee obligations1 rights1 or liabilities created by existing statute or ,executive order relating to 7#a7 classified information1 7#b7 communications to ,congress1 7#c7 the reporting to an ,inspector ,general of a violation of any law1 rule1 or regulation1 or mismanagement1 a gross waste of funds1 an abuse of authority1 or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety1 or 7#d7 any other whistleblower protection4 ,the definitions1 requirements1 obligations1 rights1 sanctions1 and liabilities created by controlling ,executive orders and statutory provisions are incorporated into this agreement and are controlling43 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding the preceding provision of this section1 a nondisclosure policy form or agreement that is to be executed by a person connected with the conduct of an intelligence or intelligence-related activity1 other than an employee or officer of the ,united ,states ,government1 may contain provisions appropriate to the particular activity for which such document is to be used4 ,such form or agreement shall1 at a minimum1 require that the person will not disclose any classified information received in the course of such activity unless specifically authorized to do so by the ,united ,states ,government4 ,such nondisclosure forms shall also make it clear that they do not bar disclosures to ,congress1 or to an authorized official of an executive agency or the ,department of ,justice1 that are essential to reporting a substantial violation of law4 7b7 ,a nondisclosure agreement may continue to be implemented and enforced notwithstanding subsection 7a7 if it complies with the requirements for such agreement that were in effect when the agreement was entered into4 7c7 ,no funds appropriated in this or any other ,act may be used to implement or enforce any agreement entered into during fiscal year #bjad which does not contain substantially similar language to that required in subsection 7a74 #gdh4 ,during fiscal year #bjae1 on the date that a request is made for a transfer of funds in accordance with section #ajag of ,public ,law #aaa-bjc1 the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection shall notify ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate of such requests4 #gdi4 ,none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used to implement a new ,federal ,flood ,risk ,management ,standard until the ,administration has solicited and considered input from ,governors1 mayors1 and other stakeholders4 #gej4 ,except as expressly provided otherwise1 any reference to this ,act contained in any title other than title ,,iv or ,,viii shall not apply to such title ,,iv or ,,viii4 ,,viii ,general provisions--district of columbia 7including transfers of funds7 #hja4 ,there are appropriated from the applicable funds of the ,district of ,columbia such sums as may be necessary for making refunds and for the payment of legal settlements or judgments that have been entered against the ,district of ,columbia government4 #hjb4 ,none of the ,federal funds provided in this ,act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes or implementation of any policy including boycott designed to support or defeat legislation pending before ,congress or any ,state legislature4 #hjc4 7a7 ,none of the ,federal funds provided under this ,act to the agencies funded by this ,act1 both ,federal and ,district government agencies1 that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjae1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states derived by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditures for an agency through a reprogramming of funds which-- 7#a7 creates new programs2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or responsibility center2 7#c7 establishes or changes allocations specifically denied1 limited or increased under this ,act2 7#d7 increases funds or personnel by any means for any program1 project1 or responsibility center for which funds have been denied or restricted2 7#e7 re-establishes any program or project previously deferred through reprogramming2 7#f7 augments any existing program1 project1 or responsibility center through a reprogramming of funds in excess of #c1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 or 7#g7 increases by #bj percent or more personnel assigned to a specific program1 project or responsibility center1 unless prior approval is received from the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7b7 ,the ,district of ,columbia government is authorized to approve and execute reprogramming and transfer requests of local funds under this title through ,november #g1 #bjae4 #hjd4 ,none of the ,federal funds provided in this ,act may be used by the ,district of ,columbia to provide for salaries1 expenses1 or other costs associated with the offices of ,united ,states ,senator or ,united ,states ,representative under section #d7;d7 of the ,district of ,columbia ,statehood ,constitutional ,convention ,initiatives of #aigi 7,d4,c4 ,law #c-aga2 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code1 sec4 #a-abc74 #hje4 ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 none of the funds made available by this ,act or by any other ,act may be used to provide any officer or employee of the ,district of ,columbia with an official vehicle unless the officer or employee uses the vehicle only in the performance of the officer's or employee's official duties4 ,for purposes of this section1 the term official duties does not include travel between the officer's or employee's residence and workplace1 except in the case of-- 7#a7 an officer or employee of the ,metropolitan ,police ,department who resides in the ,district of ,columbia or is otherwise designated by the ,chief of the ,department2 7#b7 at the discretion of the ,fire ,chief1 an officer or employee of the ,district of ,columbia ,fire and ,emergency ,medical ,services ,department who resides in the ,district of ,columbia and is on call #bd hours a day2 7#c7 at the discretion of the ,director of the ,department of ,corrections1 an officer or employee of the ,district of ,columbia ,department of ,corrections who resides in the ,district of ,columbia and is on call #bd hours a day2 7#d7 at the discretion of the ,chief ,medical ,examiner1 an officer or employee of the ,office of the ,chief ,medical ,examiner who resides in the ,district of ,columbia and is on call #bd hours a day2 7#e7 at the discretion of the ,director of the ,homeland ,security and ,emergency ,management ,agency1 an officer or employee of the ,homeland ,security and ,emergency ,management ,agency who resides in the ,district of ,columbia and is on call #bd hours a day2 7#f7 the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia2 and 7#g7 the ,chairman of the ,council of the ,district of ,columbia4 #hjf4 7a7 ,none of the ,federal funds contained in this ,act may be used by the ,district of ,columbia ,attorney ,general or any other officer or entity of the ,district government to provide assistance for any petition drive or civil action which seeks to require ,congress to provide for voting representation in ,congress for the ,district of ,columbia4 7b7 ,nothing in this section bars the ,district of ,columbia ,attorney ,general from reviewing or commenting on briefs in private lawsuits1 or from consulting with officials of the ,district government regarding such lawsuits4 #hjg4 ,none of the ,federal funds contained in this ,act may be used to distribute any needle or syringe for the purpose of preventing the spread of blood borne pathogens in any location that has been determined by the local public health or local law enforcement authorities to be inappropriate for such distribution4 #hjh4 ,nothing in this ,act may be construed to prevent the ,council or ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia from addressing the issue of the provision of contraceptive coverage by health insurance plans1 but it is the intent of ,congress that any legislation enacted on such issue should include a conscience clause which provides exceptions for religious beliefs and moral convictions4 #hji4 7a7 ,none of the ,federal funds contained in this ,act may be used to enact or carry out any law1 rule1 or regulation to legalize or otherwise reduce penalties associated with the possession1 use1 or distribution of any schedule ,i substance under the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq47 or any tetrahydrocannabinols derivative4 7b7 ,none of the funds contained in this ,act may be used to enact any law1 rule1 or regulation to legalize or otherwise reduce penalties associated with the possession1 use1 or distribution of any schedule ,i substance under the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq47 or any tetrahydrocannabinols derivative for recreational purposes4 #haj4 ,none of the funds appropriated under this ,act shall be expended for any abortion except where the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term or where the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest4 #haa4 7a7 ,no later than #cj calendar days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,financial ,officer for the ,district of ,columbia shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,mayor1 and the ,council of the ,district of ,columbia1 a revised appropriated funds operating budget in the format of the budget that the ,district of ,columbia government submitted pursuant to section #ddb of the ,district of ,columbia ,home ,rule ,act 7,d4,c4 ,official ,code1 sec4 #a-bjd4db71 for all agencies of the ,district of ,columbia government for fiscal year #bjae that is in the total amount of the approved appropriation and that realigns all budgeted data for personal services and other-than-personal services1 respectively1 with anticipated actual expenditures4 7b7 ,this section shall apply only to an agency for which the ,chief ,financial ,officer for the ,district of ,columbia certifies that a reallocation is required to address unanticipated changes in program requirements4 #hab4 ,no later than #cj calendar days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,financial ,officer for the ,district of ,columbia shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,mayor1 and the ,council for the ,district of ,columbia1 a revised appropriated funds operating budget for the ,district of ,columbia ,public ,schools that aligns schools budgets to actual enrollment4 ,the revised appropriated funds budget shall be in the format of the budget that the ,district of ,columbia government submitted pursuant to section #ddb of the ,district of ,columbia ,home ,rule ,act 7,d4,c4 ,official ,code1 ,sec4 #a-bjd4db74 #hac4 7a7 ,amounts appropriated in this ,act as operating funds may be transferred to the ,district of ,columbia's enterprise and capital funds and such amounts1 once transferred1 shall retain appropriation authority consistent with the provisions of this ,act4 7b7 ,the ,district of ,columbia government is authorized to reprogram or transfer for operating expenses any local funds transferred or reprogrammed in this or the four prior fiscal years from operating funds to capital funds1 and such amounts1 once transferred or reprogrammed1 shall retain appropriation authority consistent with the provisions of this ,act4 7c7 ,the ,district of ,columbia government may not transfer or reprogram for operating expenses any funds derived from bonds1 notes1 or other obligations issued for capital projects4 #had4 ,none of the ,federal funds appropriated in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 nor may any be transferred to other appropriations1 unless expressly so provided herein4 #hae4 ,except as otherwise specifically provided by law or under this ,act1 not to exceed #ej percent of unobligated balances remaining available at the end of fiscal year #bjae from appropriations of ,federal funds made available for salaries and expenses for fiscal year #bjae in this ,act1 shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for each such account for the purposes authorized3 ,provided1 ,that a request shall be submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate for approval prior to the expenditure of such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that these requests shall be made in compliance with reprogramming guidelines outlined in section #hjc of this ,act4 #haf4 7a7 ,during fiscal year #bjaf1 during a period in which neither a ,district of ,columbia continuing resolution or a regular ,district of ,columbia appropriation bill is in effect1 local funds are appropriated in the amount provided for any project or activity for which local funds are provided in the ,fiscal ,year #bjaf ,budget ,request ,act of #bjae as submitted to ,congress 7subject to any modifications enacted by the ,district of ,columbia as of the beginning of the period during which this subsection is in effect7 at the rate set forth by such ,act4 7b7 ,appropriations made by subsection 7a7 shall cease to be available-- 7#a7 during any period in which a ,district of ,columbia continuing resolution for fiscal year #bjaf is in effect2 or 7#b7 upon the enactment into law of the regular ,district of ,columbia appropriation bill for fiscal year #bjaf4 7c7 ,an appropriation made by subsection 7a7 is provided under the authority and conditions as provided under this ,act and shall be available to the extent and in the manner that would be provided by this ,act4 7d7 ,an appropriation made by subsection 7a7 shall cover all obligations or expenditures incurred for such project or activity during the portion of fiscal year #bjaf for which this section applies to such project or activity4 7e7 ,this section shall not apply to a project or activity during any period of fiscal year #bjaf if any other provision of law 7other than an authorization of appropriations7-- 7#a7 makes an appropriation1 makes funds available1 or grants authority for such project or activity to continue for such period2 or 7#b7 specifically provides that no appropriation shall be made1 no funds shall be made available1 or no authority shall be granted for such project or activity to continue for such period4 7f7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect obligations of the government of the ,district of ,columbia mandated by other law4 #hag4 ,except as expressly provided otherwise1 any reference to this ,act contained in this title or in title ,,iv shall be treated as referring only to the provisions of this title or of title ,,iv4 ,this division may be cited as the ,financial ,services and ,general ,government ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,f ,department of the ,interior1 ,environment1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,i ,department of the ,interior ,bureau of ,land ,management ,management of lands and resources ,for necessary expenses for protection1 use1 improvement1 development1 disposal1 cadastral surveying1 classification1 acquisition of easements and other interests in lands1 and performance of other functions1 including maintenance of facilities1 as authorized by law1 in the management of lands and their resources under the jurisdiction of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 including the general administration of the ,bureau1 and assessment of mineral potential of public lands pursuant to section #ajaj7;a7 of ,public ,law #if-dhg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #caej7;a771 #igj1jaf1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 of which #c1jjj1jjj shall be available in fiscal year #bjae subject to a match by at least an equal amount by the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation for cost-shared projects supporting conservation of ,bureau lands2 and such funds shall be advanced to the ,foundation as a lump-sum grant without regard to when expenses are incurred4 ,in addition1 #cb1ejj1jjj is for the processing of applications for permit to drill and related use authorizations1 to remain available until expended1 to be reduced by amounts collected by the ,bureau and credited to this appropriation that shall be derived from a fee of #f1ejj per new application for permit to drill that the ,bureau shall collect upon submission of each new application1 and1 in addition1 #ci1fif1jjj is for ,mining ,law ,administration program operations1 including the cost of administering the mining claim fee program1 to remain available until expended1 to be reduced by amounts collected by the ,bureau and credited to this appropriation from mining claim maintenance fees and location fees that are hereby authorized for fiscal year #bjae so as to result in a final appropriation estimated at not more than #igj1jaf1jjj1 and #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 from communication site rental fees established by the ,bureau for the cost of administering communication site activities4 ,land acquisition ,for expenses necessary to carry out sections #bje1 #bjf1 and #cah7;d7 of ,public ,law #id-egi1 including administrative expenses and acquisition of lands or waters1 or interests therein1 #ai1gdf1jjj1 to be derived from the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund and to remain available until expended4 ,oregon and ,california grant lands ,for expenses necessary for management1 protection1 and development of resources and for construction1 operation1 and maintenance of access roads1 reforestation1 and other improvements on the revested ,oregon and ,california ,railroad grant lands1 on other ,federal lands in the ,oregon and ,california land-grant counties of ,oregon1 and on adjacent rights-of-way2 and acquisition of lands or interests therein1 including existing connecting roads on or adjacent to such grant lands2 #aac1ggg1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #be percent of the aggregate of all receipts during the current fiscal year from the revested ,oregon and ,california ,railroad grant lands is hereby made a charge against the ,oregon and ,california land-grant fund and shall be transferred to the ,general ,fund in the ,treasury in accordance with the second paragraph of subsection 7b7 of title ,,ii of the ,act of ,august #bh1 #aicg 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aaha7;f774 ,range improvements ,for rehabilitation1 protection1 and acquisition of lands and interests therein1 and improvement of ,federal rangelands pursuant to section #dja of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agea71 notwithstanding any other ,act1 sums equal to #ej percent of all moneys received during the prior fiscal year under sections #c and #ae of the ,taylor ,grazing ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #cae7;b71 #cae7m77 and the amount designated for range improvements from grazing fees and mineral leasing receipts from ,bankhead-,jones lands transferred to the ,department of the ,interior pursuant to law1 but not less than #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #fjj1jjj shall be available for administrative expenses4 ,service charges1 deposits1 and forfeitures ,for administrative expenses and other costs related to processing application documents and other authorizations for use and disposal of public lands and resources1 for costs of providing copies of official public land documents1 for monitoring construction1 operation1 and termination of facilities in conjunction with use authorizations1 and for rehabilitation of damaged property1 such amounts as may be collected under ,public ,law #id-egi 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 and under section #bh of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #ahe71 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any provision to the contrary of section #cje7;a7 of ,public ,law #id-egi 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agce7;a771 any moneys that have been or will be received pursuant to that section1 whether as a result of forfeiture1 compromise1 or settlement1 if not appropriate for refund pursuant to section #cje7;c7 of that ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agce7;c771 shall be available and may be expended under the authority of this ,act by the ,secretary to improve1 protect1 or rehabilitate any public lands administered through the ,bureau of ,land ,management which have been damaged by the action of a resource developer1 purchaser1 permittee1 or any unauthorized person1 without regard to whether all moneys collected from each such action are used on the exact lands damaged which led to the action3 ,provided further1 ,that any such moneys that are in excess of amounts needed to repair damage to the exact land for which funds were collected may be used to repair other damaged public lands4 ,miscellaneous trust funds ,in addition to amounts authorized to be expended under existing laws1 there is hereby appropriated such amounts as may be contributed under section #cjg of ,public ,law #id-egi 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agcg71 and such amounts as may be advanced for administrative costs1 surveys1 appraisals1 and costs of making conveyances of omitted lands under section #baa7;b7 of that ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7;b771 to remain available until expended4 ,administrative provisions ,the ,bureau of ,land ,management may carry out the operations funded under this ,act by direct expenditure1 contracts1 grants1 cooperative agreements and reimbursable agreements with public and private entities1 including with ,states4 ,appropriations for the ,bureau shall be available for purchase1 erection1 and dismantlement of temporary structures1 and alteration and maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities to which the ,united ,states has title2 up to #ajj1jjj for payments1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 for information or evidence concerning violations of laws administered by the ,bureau2 miscellaneous and emergency expenses of enforcement activities authorized or approved by the ,secretary and to be accounted for solely on the ,secretary's certificate1 not to exceed #aj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding ,public ,law #ij-fbj 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #eja71 the ,bureau may1 under cooperative cost-sharing and partnership arrangements authorized by law1 procure printing services from cooperators in connection with jointly produced publications for which the cooperators share the cost of printing either in cash or in services1 and the ,bureau determines the cooperator is capable of meeting accepted quality standards3 ,provided further1 ,that projects to be funded pursuant to a written commitment by a ,state government to provide an identified amount of money in support of the project may be carried out by the ,bureau on a reimbursable basis4 ,appropriations herein made shall not be available for the destruction of healthy1 unadopted1 wild horses and burros in the care of the ,bureau or its contractors or for the sale of wild horses and burros that results in their destruction for processing into commercial products4 ,united states fish and wildlife service ,resource management ,for necessary expenses of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 as authorized by law1 and for scientific and economic studies1 general administration1 and for the performance of other authorized functions related to such resources1 #a1bjg1feh1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf except as otherwise provided herein3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #bj1eae1jjj shall be used for implementing subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 and 7e7 of section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc7 7except for processing petitions1 developing and issuing proposed and final regulations1 and taking any other steps to implement actions described in subsection 7c77#b77;,a71 7c77#b77;,b77i71 or 7c77#b77;,b77ii771 of which not to exceed #d1fje1jjj shall be used for any activity regarding the designation of critical habitat1 pursuant to subsection 7a77#c71 excluding litigation support1 for species listed pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 prior to ,october #a1 #bjab2 of which not to exceed #a1eja1jjj shall be used for any activity regarding petitions to list species that are indigenous to the ,united ,states pursuant to subsections 7b77#c77;,a7 and 7b77#c77;,b72 and1 of which not to exceed #a1ejd1jjj shall be used for implementing subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 and 7e7 of section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc7 for species that are not indigenous to the ,united ,states4 ,construction ,for construction1 improvement1 acquisition1 or removal of buildings and other facilities required in the conservation1 management1 investigation1 protection1 and utilization of fish and wildlife resources1 and the acquisition of lands and interests therein2 #ae1fhg1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,land acquisition ,for expenses necessary to carry out the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund ,act of #aife1 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#d et seq471 including administrative expenses1 and for acquisition of land or waters1 or interest therein1 in accordance with statutory authority applicable to the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 #dg1ece1jjj1 to be derived from the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated for specific land acquisition projects may be used to pay for any administrative overhead1 planning or other management costs4 ,cooperative endangered species conservation fund ,for expenses necessary to carry out section #f of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aece71 #ej1jie1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #bb1fie1jjj is to be derived from the ,cooperative ,endangered ,species ,conservation ,fund2 and of which #bg1djj1jjj is to be derived from the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund4 ,national wildlife refuge fund ,for expenses necessary to implement the ,act of ,october #ag1 #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gaes71 #ac1bbh1jjj4 ,north ,american wetlands conservation fund ,for expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the ,north ,american ,wetlands ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ddja et seq471 #cd1ade1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,neotropical migratory bird conservation ,for expenses necessary to carry out the ,neotropical ,migratory ,bird ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #faja et seq471 #c1ffj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,multinational species conservation fund ,for expenses necessary to carry out the ,african ,elephant ,conservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dbja et seq471 the ,asian ,elephant ,conservation ,act of #aiig 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dbfa et seq471 the ,rhinoceros and ,tiger ,conservation ,act of #aiid 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 the ,great ,ape ,conservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 and the ,marine ,turtle ,conservation ,act of #bjjd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja et seq471 #i1jfa1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,state and tribal wildlife grants ,for wildlife conservation grants to ,states and to the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 ,guam1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 ,american ,samoa1 and ,indian tribes under the provisions of the ,fish and ,wildlife ,act of #aief and the ,fish and ,wildlife ,coordination ,act1 for the development and implementation of programs for the benefit of wildlife and their habitat1 including species that are not hunted or fished1 #eh1fie1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided herein1 #d1jhd1jjj is for a competitive grant program for ,indian tribes not subject to the remaining provisions of this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that #e1dhg1jjj is for a competitive grant program for ,states1 territories1 and other jurisdictions and at the discretion of affected ,states1 the regional ,associations of fish and wildlife agencies1 not subject to the remaining provisions of this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall1 after deducting #i1ega1jjj and administrative expenses1 apportion the amount provided herein in the following manner3 7#a7 to the ,district of ,columbia and to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 each a sum equal to not more than one-half of #a percent thereof2 and 7#b7 to ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 each a sum equal to not more than one-fourth of #a percent thereof3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall apportion the remaining amount in the following manner3 7#a7 one-third of which is based on the ratio to which the land area of such ,state bears to the total land area of all such ,states2 and 7#b7 two-thirds of which is based on the ratio to which the population of such ,state bears to the total population of all such ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts apportioned under this paragraph shall be adjusted equitably so that no ,state shall be apportioned a sum which is less than #a percent of the amount available for apportionment under this paragraph for any fiscal year or more than #e percent of such amount3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of planning grants shall not exceed #ge percent of the total costs of such projects and the ,federal share of implementation grants shall not exceed #fe percent of the total costs of such projects3 ,provided further1 ,that the non-,federal share of such projects may not be derived from ,federal grant programs3 ,provided further1 ,that any amount apportioned in #bjae to any ,state1 territory1 or other jurisdiction that remains unobligated as of ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 shall be reapportioned1 together with funds appropriated in #bjag1 in the manner provided herein4 ,administrative provisions ,the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service may carry out the operations of ,service programs by direct expenditure1 contracts1 grants1 cooperative agreements and reimbursable agreements with public and private entities4 ,appropriations and funds available to the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service shall be available for repair of damage to public roads within and adjacent to reservation areas caused by operations of the ,service2 options for the purchase of land at not to exceed #a for each option2 facilities incident to such public recreational uses on conservation areas as are consistent with their primary purpose2 and the maintenance and improvement of aquaria1 buildings1 and other facilities under the jurisdiction of the ,service and to which the ,united ,states has title1 and which are used pursuant to law in connection with management1 and investigation of fish and wildlife resources3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #dd ,u4,s4,c4 #eja1 the ,service may1 under cooperative cost sharing and partnership arrangements authorized by law1 procure printing services from cooperators in connection with jointly produced publications for which the cooperators share at least one-half the cost of printing either in cash or services and the ,service determines the cooperator is capable of meeting accepted quality standards3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,service may accept donated aircraft as replacements for existing aircraft3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 all fees collected for non-toxic shot review and approval shall be deposited under the heading ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service--,resource ,management and shall be available to the ,secretary1 without further appropriation1 to be used for expenses of processing of such non-toxic shot type or coating applications and revising regulations as necessary1 and shall remain available until expended4 ,national park service ,operation of the national park system ,for expenses necessary for the management1 operation1 and maintenance of areas and facilities administered by the ,national ,park ,service and for the general administration of the ,national ,park ,service1 #b1bge1ggc1jjj1 of which #i1ibc1jjj for planning and interagency coordination in support of ,everglades restoration and #ha1ifa1jjj for maintenance1 repair1 or rehabilitation projects for constructed assets shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading in this ,act and previous ,appropriations ,acts are available for the purposes of section #e of ,public ,law #ie-cdh and section #bjd of ,public ,law #ic-dhf1 as amended by section #a7c7 of ,public ,law #ajj-cee4 ,national recreation and preservation ,for expenses necessary to carry out recreation programs1 natural programs1 cultural programs1 heritage partnership programs1 environmental compliance and review1 international park affairs1 and grant administration1 not otherwise provided for1 #fc1aag1jjj4 ,historic preservation fund ,for expenses necessary in carrying out the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj et seq471 #ef1daj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,historic ,preservation ,fund and to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,construction ,for construction1 improvements1 repair1 or replacement of physical facilities1 including modifications authorized by section #ajd of the ,everglades ,national ,park ,protection and ,expansion ,act of #aihi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dajr-#h71 #ach1cci1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for any project initially funded in fiscal year #bjae with a future phase indicated in the ,national ,park ,service #e-,year ,line ,item ,construction ,plan1 a single procurement may be issued which includes the full scope of the project3 ,provided further1 ,that the solicitation and contract shall contain the clause availability of funds found at #dh ,,cfr #eb4bcb-ah4 ,land and water conservation fund 7rescission7 ,the contract authority provided for fiscal year #bjae by section #i of the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund ,act of #aife 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#aj;a7 is rescinded4 ,land acquisition and state assistance ,for expenses necessary to carry out the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,act of #aife 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#d through #aa71 including administrative expenses1 and for acquisition of lands or waters1 or interest therein1 in accordance with the statutory authority applicable to the ,national ,park ,service1 #ih1ifj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund and to remain available until expended1 of which #dh1aag1jjj is for the ,state assistance program and of which #h1ihf1jjj shall be for the ,american ,battlefield ,protection ,program grants as authorized by section #gcja of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa74 ,centennial challenge ,for expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of section #had7;g7 of ,public ,law #ajd-ccc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #a;f7 relating to challenge cost share agreements1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for ,centennial ,challenge projects and programs3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #ej percent of the total cost of each project or program shall be derived from non-,federal sources in the form of donated cash1 assets1 or a pledge of donation guaranteed by an irrevocable letter of credit4 ,administrative provisions 7including transfer of funds7 ,in addition to other uses set forth in section #djg7;d7 of ,public ,law #aje-cia1 franchise fees credited to a sub-account shall be available for expenditure by the ,secretary1 without further appropriation1 for use at any unit within the ,national ,park ,system to extinguish or reduce liability for ,possessory ,interest or leasehold surrender interest4 ,such funds may only be used for this purpose to the extent that the benefitting unit anticipated franchise fee receipts over the term of the contract at that unit exceed the amount of funds used to extinguish or reduce liability4 ,franchise fees at the benefitting unit shall be credited to the sub-account of the originating unit over a period not to exceed the term of a single contract at the benefitting unit1 in the amount of funds so expended to extinguish or reduce liability4 ,for the costs of administration of the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund grants authorized by section #aje7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,gulf of ,mexico ,energy ,security ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-dcb71 the ,national ,park ,service may retain up to #c percent of the amounts which are authorized to be disbursed under such section1 such retained amounts to remain available until expended4 ,national ,park ,service funds may be transferred to the ,federal ,highway ,administration 7,,fhwa71 ,department of ,transportation1 for purposes authorized under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #bjd4 ,transfers may include a reasonable amount for ,,fhwa administrative support costs4 ,united states geological survey ,surveys1 investigations1 and research ,for expenses necessary for the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey to perform surveys1 investigations1 and research covering topography1 geology1 hydrology1 biology1 and the mineral and water resources of the ,united ,states1 its territories and possessions1 and other areas as authorized by #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ca1 #accb1 and #acdj2 classify lands as to their mineral and water resources2 give engineering supervision to power permittees and ,federal ,energy ,regulatory ,commission licensees2 administer the minerals exploration program 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #fda72 conduct inquiries into the economic conditions affecting mining and materials processing industries 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #c1 #ba;a1 and #afjc2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;g7#a77 and related purposes as authorized by law2 and to publish and disseminate data relative to the foregoing activities2 #a1jde1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf2 of which #ec1ccg1ahi shall remain available until expended for satellite operations2 and of which #g1bhj1jjj shall be available until expended for deferred maintenance and capital improvement projects that exceed #ajj1jjj in cost3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds provided for the ecosystem research activity shall be used to conduct new surveys on private property1 unless specifically authorized in writing by the property owner3 ,provided further1 ,that no part of this appropriation shall be used to pay more than one-half the cost of topographic mapping or water resources data collection and investigations carried on in cooperation with ,states and municipalities4 ,administrative provisions ,from within the amount appropriated for activities of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey such sums as are necessary shall be available for contracting for the furnishing of topographic maps and for the making of geophysical or other specialized surveys when it is administratively determined that such procedures are in the public interest2 construction and maintenance of necessary buildings and appurtenant facilities2 acquisition of lands for gauging stations and observation wells2 expenses of the ,united ,states ,national ,committee for ,geological ,sciences2 and payment of compensation and expenses of persons employed by the ,survey duly appointed to represent the ,united ,states in the negotiation and administration of interstate compacts3 ,provided1 ,that activities funded by appropriations herein made may be accomplished through the use of contracts1 grants1 or cooperative agreements as defined in section #fcjb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements directly with individuals or indirectly with institutions or nonprofit organizations1 without regard to #da ,u4,s4,c4 #faja1 for the temporary or intermittent services of students or recent graduates1 who shall be considered employees for the purpose of chapters #eg and #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to compensation for travel and work injuries1 and chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to tort claims1 but shall not be considered to be ,federal employees for any other purposes4 ,bureau of ocean energy management ,ocean energy management ,for expenses necessary for granting leases1 easements1 rights-of-way and agreements for use for oil and gas1 other minerals1 energy1 and marine-related purposes on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf and approving operations related thereto1 as authorized by law2 for environmental studies1 as authorized by law2 for implementing other laws and to the extent provided by ,presidential or ,secretarial delegation2 and for matching grants or cooperative agreements1 #afi1ggj1jjj1 of which #gb1dbb1jjj is to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf and of which #ig1cdh1jjj is to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that this total appropriation shall be reduced by amounts collected by the ,secretary and credited to this appropriation from additions to receipts resulting from increases to lease rental rates in effect on ,august #e1 #aiic1 and from cost recovery fees from activities conducted by the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy ,management pursuant to the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act1 including studies1 assessments1 analysis1 and miscellaneous administrative activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated shall be reduced as such collections are received during the fiscal year1 so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation estimated at not more than #gb1dbb1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #c1jjj shall be available for reasonable expenses related to promoting volunteer beach and marine cleanup activities4 ,bureau of safety and environmental enforcement ,offshore safety and environmental enforcement ,for expenses necessary for the regulation of operations related to leases1 easements1 rights-of-way and agreements for use for oil and gas1 other minerals1 energy1 and marine-related purposes on the ,outer ,continental ,shelf1 as authorized by law2 for enforcing and implementing laws and regulations as authorized by law and to the extent provided by ,presidential or ,secretarial delegation2 and for matching grants or cooperative agreements1 #abd1gbf1jjj1 of which #ff1adg1jjj is to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf and of which #eh1egi1jjj is to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that this total appropriation shall be reduced by amounts collected by the ,secretary and credited to this appropriation from additions to receipts resulting from increases to lease rental rates in effect on ,august #e1 #aiic1 and from cost recovery fees from activities conducted by the ,bureau of ,safety and ,environmental ,enforcement pursuant to the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act1 including studies1 assessments1 analysis1 and miscellaneous administrative activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated shall be reduced as such collections are received during the fiscal year1 so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation estimated at not more than #ff1adg1jjj4 ,for an additional amount1 #fe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to be reduced by amounts collected by the ,secretary and credited to this appropriation1 which shall be derived from non-refundable inspection fees collected in fiscal year #bjae1 as provided in this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that to the extent that amounts realized from such inspection fees exceed #fe1jjj1jjj1 the amounts realized in excess of #fe1jjj1jjj shall be credited to this appropriation and remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that for fiscal year #bjae1 not less than #ej percent of the inspection fees expended by the ,bureau of ,safety and ,environmental ,enforcement will be used to fund personnel and mission-related costs to expand capacity and expedite the orderly development1 subject to environmental safeguards1 of the ,outer ,continental ,shelf pursuant to the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca et seq471 including the review of applications for permits to drill4 ,oil spill research ,for necessary expenses to carry out title ,i1 section #ajaf1 title ,,iv1 sections #dbjb and #dcjc1 title ,,vii1 and title ,,viii1 section #hbja of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij1 #ad1hii1jjj1 which shall be derived from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund1 to remain available until expended4 ,office of surface mining reclamation and enforcement ,regulation and technology ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the ,surface ,mining ,control and ,reclamation ,act of #aigg1 ,public ,law #ie-hg1 #abb1gac1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that appropriations for the ,office of ,surface ,mining ,reclamation and ,enforcement may provide for the travel and per diem expenses of ,state and tribal personnel attending ,office of ,surface ,mining ,reclamation and ,enforcement sponsored training4 ,in addition1 for costs to review1 administer1 and enforce permits issued by the ,bureau pursuant to section #ejg of ,public ,law #ie-hg 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #abeg71 #dj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that fees assessed and collected by the ,bureau pursuant to such section #ejg shall be credited to this account as discretionary offsetting collections1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced as collections are received during the fiscal year1 so as to result in a fiscal year #bjae appropriation estimated at not more than #abb1gac1jjj4 ,abandoned mine reclamation fund ,for necessary expenses to carry out title ,,iv of the ,surface ,mining ,control and ,reclamation ,act of #aigg1 ,public ,law #ie-hg1 #bg1cii1jjj1 to be derived from receipts of the ,abandoned ,mine ,reclamation ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that pursuant to ,public ,law #ig-cfe1 the ,department of the ,interior is authorized to use up to #bj percent from the recovery of the delinquent debt owed to the ,united ,states ,government to pay for contracts to collect these debts3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under title ,,iv of ,public ,law #ie-hg may be used for any required non-,federal share of the cost of projects funded by the ,federal ,government for the purpose of environmental restoration related to treatment or abatement of acid mine drainage from abandoned mines3 ,provided further1 ,that such projects must be consistent with the purposes and priorities of the ,surface ,mining ,control and ,reclamation ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts provided under this heading may be used for the travel and per diem expenses of ,state and tribal personnel attending ,office of ,surface ,mining ,reclamation and ,enforcement sponsored training4 ,administrative provision ,in fiscal year #bjae and each fiscal year thereafter1 with funds available for the ,technical ,innovation and ,professional ,services program in this or any other ,act with respect to any fiscal year1 the ,secretary may transfer title for computer hardware1 software and other technical equipment to ,state and tribal regulatory and reclamation programs4 ,bureau of indian affairs and bureau of indian education ,operation of indian programs 7including transfer of funds7 ,for expenses necessary for the operation of ,indian programs1 as authorized by law1 including the ,snyder ,act of ,november #b1 #aiba 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ac71 the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act of #aige 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq471 the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja-bjai71 and the ,tribally ,controlled ,schools ,act of #aihh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq471 #b1dbi1bcf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 except as otherwise provided herein2 of which not to exceed #h1ejj may be for official reception and representation expenses2 of which not to exceed #gd1hji1jjj shall be for welfare assistance payments3 ,provided1 ,that in cases of designated ,federal disasters1 the ,secretary may exceed such cap1 from the amounts provided herein1 to provide for disaster relief to ,indian communities affected by the disaster3 ,provided further1 ,that federally recognized ,indian tribes and tribal organizations of federally recognized ,indian tribes may use their tribal priority allocations for unmet welfare assistance costs3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #fjf1fij1jjj for school operations costs of ,bureau-funded schools and other education programs shall become available on ,july #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #dh1eec1jjj shall remain available until expended for housing improvement1 road maintenance1 attorney fees1 litigation support1 land records improvement1 and the ,navajo-,hopi ,settlement ,program3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including but not limited to the ,indian ,self-,determination ,act of #aige 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;f et seq47 and section #aabh of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh71 not to exceed #fb1cie1jjj within and only from such amounts made available for school operations shall be available for administrative cost grants associated with ongoing grants entered into with the ,bureau prior to or during fiscal year #bjad for the operation of ,bureau-funded schools1 and up to #ejj1jjj within and only from such amounts made available for administrative cost grants shall be available for the transitional costs of initial administrative cost grants to grantees that assume operation on or after ,july #a1 #bjad1 of ,bureau-funded schools3 ,provided further1 ,that any forestry funds allocated to a federally recognized tribe which remain unobligated as of ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 may be transferred during fiscal year #bjag to an ,indian forest land assistance account established for the benefit of the holder of the funds within the holder's trust fund account3 ,provided further1 ,that any such unobligated balances not so transferred shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided further1 ,that in order to enhance the safety of ,bureau field employees1 the ,bureau may use funds to purchase uniforms or other identifying articles of clothing for personnel4 ,construction 7including transfer of funds7 ,for construction1 repair1 improvement1 and maintenance of irrigation and power systems1 buildings1 utilities1 and other facilities1 including architectural and engineering services by contract2 acquisition of lands1 and interests in lands2 and preparation of lands for farming1 and for construction of the ,navajo ,indian ,irrigation ,project pursuant to ,public ,law #hg-dhc1 #abh1hgf1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts as may be available for the construction of the ,navajo ,indian ,irrigation ,project may be transferred to the ,bureau of ,reclamation3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #f percent of contract authority available to the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs from the ,federal ,highway ,trust ,fund may be used to cover the road program management costs of the ,bureau3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds provided for the ,safety of ,dams program pursuant to #be ,u4,s4,c4 #ac shall be made available on a nonreimbursable basis3 ,provided further1 ,that for fiscal year #bjae1 in implementing new construction or facilities improvement and repair project grants in excess of #ajj1jjj that are provided to grant schools under ,public ,law #ajj-big1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall use the ,administrative and ,audit ,requirements and ,cost ,principles for ,assistance ,programs contained in #dc ,,cfr part #ab as the regulatory requirements3 ,provided further1 ,that such grants shall not be subject to section #ab4fa of #dc ,,cfr2 the ,secretary and the grantee shall negotiate and determine a schedule of payments for the work to be performed3 ,provided further1 ,that in considering grant applications1 the ,secretary shall consider whether such grantee would be deficient in assuring that the construction projects conform to applicable building standards and codes and ,federal1 tribal1 or ,state health and safety standards as required by #be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjje7;b71 with respect to organizational and financial management capabilities3 ,provided further1 ,that if the ,secretary declines a grant application1 the ,secretary shall follow the requirements contained in #be ,u4,s4,c4 #bejd7;f73 ,provided further1 ,that any disputes between the ,secretary and any grantee concerning a grant shall be subject to the disputes provision in #be ,u4,s4,c4 #bejg7;e73 ,provided further1 ,that in order to ensure timely completion of construction projects1 the ,secretary may assume control of a project and all funds related to the project1 if1 within #ah months of the date of enactment of this ,act1 any grantee receiving funds appropriated in this ,act or in any prior ,act1 has not completed the planning and design phase of the project and commenced construction3 ,provided further1 ,that this appropriation may be reimbursed from the ,office of the ,special ,trustee for ,american ,indians appropriation for the appropriate share of construction costs for space expansion needed in agency offices to meet trust reform implementation4 ,indian land and water claim settlements and miscellaneous payments to indians ,for payments and necessary administrative expenses for implementation of ,indian land and water claim settlements pursuant to ,public ,laws #ii-bfd1 #ajj-ehj1 #aja-fah1 #aaa-aa1 and #aaa-bia1 and for implementation of other land and water rights settlements1 #ce1fee1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,indian guaranteed loan program account ,for the cost of guaranteed loans and insured loans1 #g1gca1jjj1 of which #a1jde1jjj is for administrative expenses1 as authorized by the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed or insured1 not to exceed #ajj1dif1ahc4 ,administrative provisions ,the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs may carry out the operation of ,indian programs by direct expenditure1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 compacts1 and grants1 either directly or in cooperation with ,states and other organizations4 ,notwithstanding #be ,u4,s4,c4 #ae1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs may contract for services in support of the management1 operation1 and maintenance of the ,power ,division of the ,san ,carlos ,irrigation ,project4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no funds available to the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs for central office oversight and ,executive ,direction and ,administrative ,services 7except executive direction and administrative services funding for ,tribal ,priority ,allocations1 regional offices1 and facilities operations and maintenance7 shall be available for contracts1 grants1 compacts1 or cooperative agreements with the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs under the provisions of the ,indian ,self-,determination ,act or the ,tribal ,self-,governance ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-dac74 ,in the event any tribe returns appropriations made available by this ,act to the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 this action shall not diminish the ,federal ,government's trust responsibility to that tribe1 or the government-to-government relationship between the ,united ,states and that tribe1 or that tribe's ability to access future appropriations4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no funds available to the ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 other than the amounts provided herein for assistance to public schools under #be ,u4,s4,c4 #deb et seq41 shall be available to support the operation of any elementary or secondary school in the ,state of ,alaska4 ,no funds available to the ,bureau of ,indian ,education shall be used to support expanded grades for any school or dormitory beyond the grade structure in place or approved by the ,secretary of the ,interior at each school in the ,bureau of ,indian ,education school system as of ,october #a1 #aiie1 except that the ,secretary of the ,interior may waive this prohibition to support expansion of up to one additional grade when the ,secretary determines such waiver is needed to support accomplishment of the mission of the ,bureau of ,indian ,education4 ,appropriations made available in this or any prior ,act for schools funded by the ,bureau shall be available1 in accordance with the ,bureau's funding formula1 only to the schools in the ,bureau school system as of ,september #a1 #aiif1 and to any school or school program that was reinstated in fiscal year #bjab4 ,funds made available under this ,act may not be used to establish a charter school at a ,bureau-funded school 7as that term is defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba771 except that a charter school that is in existence on the date of the enactment of this ,act and that has operated at a ,bureau-funded school before ,september #a1 #aiii1 may continue to operate during that period1 but only if the charter school pays to the ,bureau a pro rata share of funds to reimburse the ,bureau for the use of the real and personal property 7including buses and vans71 the funds of the charter school are kept separate and apart from ,bureau funds1 and the ,bureau does not assume any obligation for charter school programs of the ,state in which the school is located if the charter school loses such funding4 ,employees of ,bureau-funded schools sharing a campus with a charter school and performing functions related to the charter school's operation and employees of a charter school shall not be treated as ,federal employees for purposes of chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including section #aac of title ,i of appendix ,c of ,public ,law #ajf-aac1 if in fiscal year #bjjc or #bjjd a grantee received indirect and administrative costs pursuant to a distribution formula based on section #e7;f7 of ,public ,law #aja-cja1 the ,secretary shall continue to distribute indirect and administrative cost funds to such grantee using the section #e7;f7 distribution formula4 ,funds available under this ,act may not be used to establish satellite locations of schools in the ,bureau school system as of ,september #a1 #aiif1 except that the ,secretary may waive this prohibition in order for an ,indian tribe to provide language and cultural immersion educational programs for non-public schools located within the jurisdictional area of the tribal government which exclusively serve tribal members1 do not include grades beyond those currently served at the existing ,bureau-funded school1 provide an educational environment with educator presence and academic facilities comparable to the ,bureau-funded school1 comply with all applicable ,tribal1 ,federal1 or ,state health and safety standards1 and the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act1 and demonstrate the benefits of establishing operations at a satellite location in lieu of incurring extraordinary costs1 such as for transportation or other impacts to students such as those caused by busing students extended distances3 ,provided1 ,that no funds available under this ,act may be used to fund operations1 maintenance1 rehabilitation1 construction or other facilities-related costs for such assets that are not owned by the ,bureau3 ,provided further1 ,that the term satellite school means a school location physically separated from the existing ,bureau school by more than #ej miles but that forms part of the existing school in all other respects4 ,departmental offices ,office of the ,secretary departmental operations ,for necessary expenses for management of the ,department of the ,interior1 including the collection and disbursement of royalties1 fees1 and other mineral revenue proceeds1 and for grants and cooperative agreements1 as authorized by law1 #bfe1bfc1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf2 of which not to exceed #ae1jjj may be for official reception and representation expenses2 and of which up to #a1jjj1jjj shall be available for workers compensation payments and unemployment compensation payments associated with the orderly closure of the ,united ,states ,bureau of ,mines2 and of which #ab1jjj1jjj for the ,office of ,valuation ,services is to be derived from the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund and shall remain available until expended2 and of which #ch1cjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for the purpose of mineral revenue management activities3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 #ae1jjj under this heading shall be available for refunds of overpayments in connection with certain ,indian leases in which the ,secretary concurred with the claimed refund due1 to pay amounts owed to ,indian allottees or tribes1 or to correct prior unrecoverable erroneous payments4 ,administrative provisions ,for fiscal year #bjae1 up to #djj1jjj of the payments authorized by the ,act of ,october #bj1 #aigf 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #fija-fijg7 may be retained for administrative expenses of the ,payments in ,lieu of ,taxes ,program3 ,provided1 ,that no payment shall be made pursuant to that ,act to otherwise eligible units of local government if the computed amount of the payment is less than #ajj3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may reduce the payment authorized by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #fija-fijg for an individual county by the amount necessary to correct prior year overpayments to that county3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount needed to correct a prior year underpayment to an individual county shall be paid from any reductions for overpayments to other counties and the amount necessary to cover any remaining underpayment is hereby appropriated and shall be paid to individual counties4 ,insular affairs ,assistance to territories ,for expenses necessary for assistance to territories under the jurisdiction of the ,department of the ,interior and other jurisdictions identified in section #ajd7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajh-ahh1 #he1igf1jjj1 of which3 7#a7 #gf1ebh1jjj shall remain available until expended for territorial assistance1 including general technical assistance1 maintenance assistance1 disaster assistance1 coral reef initiative activities1 and brown tree snake control and research2 grants to the judiciary in ,american ,samoa for compensation and expenses1 as authorized by law 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #affa7;c772 grants to the ,government of ,american ,samoa1 in addition to current local revenues1 for construction and support of governmental functions2 grants to the ,government of the ,virgin ,islands as authorized by law2 grants to the ,government of ,guam1 as authorized by law2 and grants to the ,government of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands as authorized by law 7,public ,law #id-bda2 #ij ,stat4 #bgb72 and 7#b7 #i1ddh1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,insular ,affairs3 ,provided1 ,that all financial transactions of the territorial and local governments herein provided for1 including such transactions of all agencies or instrumentalities established or used by such governments1 may be audited by the ,government ,accountability ,office1 at its discretion1 in accordance with chapter #ce of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that ,northern ,mariana ,islands ,covenant grant funding shall be provided according to those terms of the ,agreement of the ,special ,representatives on ,future ,united ,states ,financial ,assistance for the ,northern ,mariana ,islands approved by ,public ,law #ajd-acd3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds for the program of operations and maintenance improvement are appropriated to institutionalize routine operations and maintenance improvement of capital infrastructure with territorial participation and cost sharing to be determined by the ,secretary based on the grantee's commitment to timely maintenance of its capital assets3 ,provided further1 ,that any appropriation for disaster assistance under this heading in this ,act or previous appropriations ,acts may be used as non-,federal matching funds for the purpose of hazard mitigation grants provided pursuant to section #djd of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj;c74 ,compact of free association ,for grants and necessary expenses1 #c1cah1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 as provided for in sections #bba7;a77#b7 and #bcc of the ,compact of ,free ,association for the ,republic of ,palau2 and section #bba7;a77#b7 of the ,compacts of ,free ,association for the ,government of the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands and the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 as authorized by ,public ,law #ii-feh and ,public ,law #ajh-ahh4 ,administrative provisions 7including transfer of funds7 ,at the request of the ,governor of ,guam1 the ,secretary may transfer discretionary funds or mandatory funds provided under section #ajd7;e7 of ,public ,law #ajh-ahh and ,public ,law #ajd-acd1 that are allocated for ,guam1 to the ,secretary of ,agriculture for the subsidy cost of direct or guaranteed loans1 plus not to exceed three percent of the amount of the subsidy transferred for the cost of loan administration1 for the purposes authorized by the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf and section #cjf7;a77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act for construction and repair projects in ,guam1 and such funds shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that such loans or loan guarantees may be made without regard to the population of the area1 credit elsewhere requirements1 and restrictions on the types of eligible entities under the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf and section #cjf7;a77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds transferred to the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall be in addition to funds otherwise made available to make or guarantee loans under such authorities4 ,office of the solicitor ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,solicitor1 #fe1hjj1jjj4 ,office of inspector general ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 #ej1jdg1jjj4 ,office of the special trustee for ,american indians ,federal trust programs 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the operation of trust programs for ,indians by direct expenditure1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 compacts1 and grants1 #aci1jbi1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which not to exceed #bc1jfa1jjj from this or any other ,act1 may be available for historical accounting3 ,provided1 ,that funds for trust management improvements and litigation support may1 as needed1 be transferred to or merged with the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 ,operation of ,indian ,programs account2 the ,office of the ,solicitor1 ,salaries and ,expenses account2 and the ,office of the ,secretary1 ,departmental ,operations account3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available through contracts or grants obligated during fiscal year #bjae1 as authorized by the ,indian ,self-,determination ,act of #aige 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq471 shall remain available until expended by the contractor or grantee3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall not be required to provide a quarterly statement of performance for any ,indian trust account that has not had activity for at least #ah months and has a balance of #ae or less3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall issue an annual account statement and maintain a record of any such accounts and shall permit the balance in each such account to be withdrawn upon the express written request of the account holder3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ej1jjj is available for the ,secretary to make payments to correct administrative errors of either disbursements from or deposits to ,individual ,indian ,money or ,tribal accounts after ,september #cj1 #bjjb3 ,provided further1 ,that erroneous payments that are recovered shall be credited to and remain available in this account for this purpose3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall not be required to reconcile ,special ,deposit ,accounts with a balance of less than #ejj unless the ,office of the ,special ,trustee receives proof of ownership from a ,special ,deposit ,accounts claimant4 ,department-wide programs ,wildland fire management 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses for fire preparedness1 fire suppression operations1 fire science and research1 emergency rehabilitation1 hazardous fuels management activities1 and rural fire assistance by the ,department of the ,interior1 #hjd1ggi1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which not to exceed #f1abg1jjj shall be for the renovation or construction of fire facilities3 ,provided1 ,that such funds are also available for repayment of advances to other appropriation accounts from which funds were previously transferred for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided #afd1jjj1jjj is for hazardous fuels management activities1 of which #aj1jjj1jjj is for resilient landscapes activities3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided #ah1jce1jjj is for burned area rehabilitation3 ,provided further1 ,that persons hired pursuant to #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #adfi may be furnished subsistence and lodging without cost from funds available from this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahef;d1 sums received by a bureau or office of the ,department of the ,interior for fire protection rendered pursuant to #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahef et seq41 protection of ,united ,states property1 may be credited to the appropriation from which funds were expended to provide that protection1 and are available without fiscal year limitation3 ,provided further1 ,that using the amounts designated under this title of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior may enter into procurement contracts1 grants1 or cooperative agreements1 for hazardous fuels management and resilient landscapes activities1 and for training and monitoring associated with such hazardous fuels management and resilient landscapes activities on ,federal land1 or on adjacent non-,federal land for activities that benefit resources on ,federal land3 ,provided further1 ,that the costs of implementing any cooperative agreement between the ,federal ,government and any non-,federal entity may be shared1 as mutually agreed on by the affected parties3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding requirements of the ,competition in ,contracting ,act1 the ,secretary1 for purposes of hazardous fuels management and resilient landscapes activities1 may obtain maximum practicable competition among3 7#a7 local private1 nonprofit1 or cooperative entities2 7#b7 ,youth ,conservation ,corps crews1 ,public ,lands ,corps 7,public ,law #aji-aed71 or related partnerships with ,state1 local1 or nonprofit youth groups2 7#c7 small or micro-businesses2 or 7#d7 other entities that will hire or train locally a significant percentage1 defined as #ej percent or more1 of the project workforce to complete such contracts3 ,provided further1 ,that in implementing this section1 the ,secretary shall develop written guidance to field units to ensure accountability and consistent application of the authorities provided herein3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading may be used to reimburse the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service and the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service for the costs of carrying out their responsibilities under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 to consult and conference1 as required by section #g of such ,act1 in connection with wildland fire management activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,interior may use wildland fire appropriations to enter into leases of real property with local governments1 at or below fair market value1 to construct capitalized improvements for fire facilities on such leased properties1 including but not limited to fire guard stations1 retardant stations1 and other initial attack and fire support facilities1 and to make advance payments for any such lease or for construction activity associated with the lease3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture may authorize the transfer of funds appropriated for wildland fire management1 in an aggregate amount not to exceed #ej1jjj1jjj1 between the ,departments when such transfers would facilitate and expedite wildland fire management programs and projects3 ,provided further1 ,that funds provided for wildfire suppression shall be available for support of ,federal emergency response actions3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for assistance to or through the ,department of ,state in connection with forest and rangeland research1 technical information1 and assistance in foreign countries1 and1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 shall be available to support forestry1 wildland fire management1 and related natural resource activities outside the ,united ,states and its territories and possessions1 including technical assistance1 education and training1 and cooperation with ,united ,states and international organizations4 ,flame wildfire suppression reserve fund 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses for large fire suppression operations of the ,department of the ,interior and as a reserve fund for suppression and ,federal emergency response activities1 #ib1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts are only available for transfer to the ,wildland ,fire ,management account following a declaration by the ,secretary in accordance with section #ejb of the ,,flame ,act of #bjji 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agdh;a74 ,central hazardous materials fund ,for necessary expenses of the ,department of the ,interior and any of its component offices and bureaus for the response action1 including associated activities1 performed pursuant to the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq471 #aj1jaj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,natural resource damage assessment and restoration ,natural resource damage assessment fund ,to conduct natural resource damage assessment1 restoration activities1 and onshore oil spill preparedness by the ,department of the ,interior necessary to carry out the provisions of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq471 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq471 the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq471 and ,public ,law #aja-ccg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ai;jj et seq471 #g1gfg1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,working capital fund ,for the operation and maintenance of a departmental financial and business management system1 information technology improvements of general benefit to the ,department1 consolidation of facilities and operations throughout the ,department1 #eg1ajj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated in this ,act or any other ,act may be used to establish reserves in the ,working ,capital ,fund account other than for accrued annual leave and depreciation of equipment without prior approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may assess reasonable charges to ,state1 local and tribal government employees for training services provided by the ,national ,indian ,program ,training ,center1 other than training related to ,public ,law #ic-fch3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may lease or otherwise provide space and related facilities1 equipment or professional services of the ,national ,indian ,program ,training ,center to ,state1 local and tribal government employees or persons or organizations engaged in cultural1 educational1 or recreational activities 7as defined in section #ccjf7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code7 at the prevailing rate for similar space1 facilities1 equipment1 or services in the vicinity of the ,national ,indian ,program ,training ,center3 ,provided further1 ,that all funds received pursuant to the two preceding provisos shall be credited to this account1 shall be available until expended1 and shall be used by the ,secretary for necessary expenses of the ,national ,indian ,program ,training ,center3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may enter into grants and cooperative agreements to support the ,office of ,natural ,resource ,revenue's collection and disbursement of royalties1 fees1 and other mineral revenue proceeds1 as authorized by law4 ,administrative provision ,there is hereby authorized for acquisition from available resources within the ,working ,capital ,fund1 aircraft which may be obtained by donation1 purchase or through available excess surplus property3 ,provided1 ,that existing aircraft being replaced may be sold1 with proceeds derived or trade-in value used to offset the purchase price for the replacement aircraft4 ,general provisions1 ,department of the ,interior 7,including ,transfers of ,funds7 ,emergency transfer authority--intra-bureau #aja4 ,appropriations made in this title shall be available for expenditure or transfer 7within each bureau or office71 with the approval of the ,secretary1 for the emergency reconstruction1 replacement1 or repair of aircraft1 buildings1 utilities1 or other facilities or equipment damaged or destroyed by fire1 flood1 storm1 or other unavoidable causes3 ,provided1 ,that no funds shall be made available under this authority until funds specifically made available to the ,department of the ,interior for emergencies shall have been exhausted3 ,provided further1 ,that all funds used pursuant to this section must be replenished by a supplemental appropriation1 which must be requested as promptly as possible4 ,emergency transfer authority--department-wide #ajb4 ,the ,secretary may authorize the expenditure or transfer of any no year appropriation in this title1 in addition to the amounts included in the budget programs of the several agencies1 for the suppression or emergency prevention of wildland fires on or threatening lands under the jurisdiction of the ,department of the ,interior2 for the emergency rehabilitation of burned-over lands under its jurisdiction2 for emergency actions related to potential or actual earthquakes1 floods1 volcanoes1 storms1 or other unavoidable causes2 for contingency planning subsequent to actual oil spills2 for response and natural resource damage assessment activities related to actual oil spills or releases of hazardous substances into the environment2 for the prevention1 suppression1 and control of actual or potential grasshopper and ,mormon cricket outbreaks on lands under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary1 pursuant to the authority in section #dag7;b7 of ,public ,law #ajf-bbd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggag7;b772 for emergency reclamation projects under section #daj of ,public ,law #ie-hg2 and shall transfer1 from any no year funds available to the ,office of ,surface ,mining ,reclamation and ,enforcement1 such funds as may be necessary to permit assumption of regulatory authority in the event a primacy ,state is not carrying out the regulatory provisions of the ,surface ,mining ,act3 ,provided1 ,that appropriations made in this title for wildland fire operations shall be available for the payment of obligations incurred during the preceding fiscal year1 and for reimbursement to other ,federal agencies for destruction of vehicles1 aircraft1 or other equipment in connection with their use for wildland fire operations1 such reimbursement to be credited to appropriations currently available at the time of receipt thereof3 ,provided further1 ,that for wildland fire operations1 no funds shall be made available under this authority until the ,secretary determines that funds appropriated for wildland fire operations and ,,flame ,wildfire ,suppression ,reserve ,fund shall be exhausted within #cj days3 ,provided further1 ,that all funds used pursuant to this section must be replenished by a supplemental appropriation1 which must be requested as promptly as possible3 ,provided further1 ,that such replenishment funds shall be used to reimburse1 on a pro rata basis1 accounts from which emergency funds were transferred4 ,authorized use of funds #ajc4 ,appropriations made to the ,department of the ,interior in this title shall be available for services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 when authorized by the ,secretary1 in total amount not to exceed #ejj1jjj2 purchase and replacement of motor vehicles1 including specially equipped law enforcement vehicles2 hire1 maintenance1 and operation of aircraft2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 purchase of reprints2 payment for telephone service in private residences in the field1 when authorized under regulations approved by the ,secretary2 and the payment of dues1 when authorized by the ,secretary1 for library membership in societies or associations which issue publications to members only or at a price to members lower than to subscribers who are not members4 ,authorized use of funds1 indian trust management #ajd4 ,appropriations made in this ,act under the headings ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 and ,office of the ,special ,trustee for ,american ,indians and any unobligated balances from prior appropriations ,acts made under the same headings shall be available for expenditure or transfer for ,indian trust management and reform activities4 ,total funding for historical accounting activities shall not exceed amounts specifically designated in this ,act for such purpose4 redistribution of funds1 bureau of indian affairs #aje4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,interior is authorized to redistribute any ,tribal ,priority ,allocation funds1 including tribal base funds1 to alleviate tribal funding inequities by transferring funds to address identified1 unmet needs1 dual enrollment1 overlapping service areas or inaccurate distribution methodologies4 ,no tribe shall receive a reduction in ,tribal ,priority ,allocation funds of more than #aj percent in fiscal year #bjae4 ,under circumstances of dual enrollment1 overlapping service areas or inaccurate distribution methodologies1 the #aj percent limitation does not apply4 ellis1 governors1 and liberty islands #ajf4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the ,interior is authorized to acquire lands1 waters1 or interests therein including the use of all or part of any pier1 dock1 or landing within the ,state of ,new ,york and the ,state of ,new ,jersey1 for the purpose of operating and maintaining facilities in the support of transportation and accommodation of visitors to ,ellis1 ,governors1 and ,liberty ,islands1 and of other program and administrative activities1 by donation or with appropriated funds1 including franchise fees 7and other monetary consideration71 or by exchange2 and the ,secretary is authorized to negotiate and enter into leases1 subleases1 concession contracts or other agreements for the use of such facilities on such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may determine reasonable4 ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,inspection ,fees #ajg4 7a7 ,in fiscal year #bjae1 the ,secretary shall collect a nonrefundable inspection fee1 which shall be deposited in the ,offshore ,safety and ,environmental ,enforcement account1 from the designated operator for facilities subject to inspection under #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdh7;c74 7b7 ,annual fees shall be collected for facilities that are above the waterline1 excluding drilling rigs1 and are in place at the start of the fiscal year4 ,fees for fiscal year #bjae shall be3 7#a7 #aj1ejj for facilities with no wells1 but with processing equipment or gathering lines2 7#b7 #ag1jjj for facilities with #a to #aj wells1 with any combination of active or inactive wells2 and 7#c7 #ca1ejj for facilities with more than #aj wells1 with any combination of active or inactive wells4 7c7 ,fees for drilling rigs shall be assessed for all inspections completed in fiscal year #bjae4 ,fees for fiscal year #bjae shall be3 7#a7 #cj1ejj per inspection for rigs operating in water depths of #ejj feet or more2 and 7#b7 #af1gjj per inspection for rigs operating in water depths of less than #ejj feet4 7d7 ,the ,secretary shall bill designated operators under subsection 7b7 within #fj days1 with payment required within #cj days of billing4 ,the ,secretary shall bill designated operators under subsection 7c7 within #cj days of the end of the month in which the inspection occurred1 with payment required within #cj days of billing4 ,oil and gas leasing internet program #ajh4 7a7 ,notwithstanding section #ag7;b77#a77;,a7 of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbf7;b77#a77;,a771 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall have the authority to implement an oil and gas leasing ,internet program1 under which the ,secretary may conduct lease sales through methods other than oral bidding4 7b7 ,the authority in subsection 7a7 shall be effective for fiscal year #bjae until the date of the enactment of a provision of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae that amends section #ag7;b77#a7 of the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbf7;b77#a77 to authorize onshore lease sales through ,internet-based bidding methods4 ,bureau of ocean energy management1 regulation and enforcement reorganization #aji4 ,the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in order to implement a reorganization of the ,bureau of ,ocean ,energy ,management1 ,regulation and ,enforcement1 may transfer funds among and between the successor offices and bureaus affected by the reorganization only in conformance with the reprogramming guidelines for division ,f in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 ,,contracts ,,and ,,agreements ,,for ,,wild ,,horse ,,and ,,burro ,,holding ,,facilities #aaj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior may enter into multiyear cooperative agreements with nonprofit organizations and other appropriate entities1 and may enter into multiyear contracts in accordance with the provisions of section #cjd;,b of the ,federal ,property and ,administrative ,services ,act of #aidi 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c7 7except that the #e-year term restriction in subsection 7d7 shall not apply71 for the long-term care and maintenance of excess wild free roaming horses and burros by such organizations or entities on private land4 ,such cooperative agreements and contracts may not exceed #aj years1 subject to renewal at the discretion of the ,secretary4 ,mass ,marking of ,salmonids #aaa4 ,the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service shall1 in carrying out its responsibilities to protect threatened and endangered species of salmon1 implement a system of mass marking of salmonid stocks1 intended for harvest1 that are released from federally operated or federally financed hatcheries including but not limited to fish releases of coho1 chinook1 and steelhead species4 ,marked fish must have a visible mark that can be readily identified by commercial and recreational fishers4 ,,prohibition ,,on ,,use ,,of ,,funds #aab4 7a7 ,any proposed new use of the ,arizona ,california ,railroad ,company's ,right of ,way for conveyance of water shall not proceed unless the ,secretary of the ,interior certifies that the proposed new use is within the scope of the ,right of ,way4 7b7 ,no funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of the ,interior may be used1 in relation to any proposal to store water underground for the purpose of export1 for approval of any right-of-way or similar authorization on the ,mojave ,national ,preserve or lands managed by the ,needles ,field ,office of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 or for carrying out any activities associated with such right-of-way or similar approval4 ,republic of ,palau #aac4 7a7 ,in ,general ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,united ,states ,government1 through the ,secretary of the ,interior shall provide to the ,government of ,palau for fiscal year #bjae grants in amounts equal to the annual amounts specified in subsections 7a71 7c71 and 7d7 of section #baa of the ,compact of ,free ,association between the ,government of the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,government of ,palau 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #aica note7 7referred to in this section as the ,compact74 7b7 ,programmatic ,assistance ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,united ,states shall provide programmatic assistance to the ,republic of ,palau for fiscal year #bjae in amounts equal to the amounts provided in subsections 7a7 and 7b77#a7 of section #bba of the ,compact4 7c7 ,limitations on ,assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the grants and programmatic assistance provided under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall be provided to the same extent and in the same manner as the grants and assistance were provided in fiscal year #bjji4 7#b7 ,trust fund ,if the ,government of ,palau withdraws more than #e1jjj1jjj from the trust fund established under section #baa7;f7 of the ,compact1 amounts to be provided under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall be withheld from the ,government of ,palau4 ,exhaustion of administrative review #aad4 ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #abb7;a7 of division ,e of ,public ,law #aab-gd 7#abe ,stat4 #ajac71 as amended by section #abb of division ,g of ,public ,law #aac-gf 7#abh ,stat4 #cad71 is further amended by striking through #bjae1 in the first sentence and inserting through #bjaf14 ,wild lands funding prohibition #aae4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act or any other ,act may be used to implement1 administer1 or enforce ,secretarial ,order ,no4 #ccaj issued by the ,secretary of the ,interior on ,december #bb1 #bjaj3 ,provided1 ,that nothing in this section shall restrict the ,secretary's authorities under sections #bja and #bjb of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agaa and #agab74 ,bureau of indian education operated schools #aaf4 ,section #aae7;d7 of division ,e of ,public ,law #aab-gd 7#abe ,stat4 #ajaj7 is amended by striking #bjad and inserting #bjag4 ,,reauthorization ,,of ,,forest ,,ecosystem ,,health ,,and ,,recovery ,,fund #aag4 ,title ,i of the ,department of the ,interior1 ,environment1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hh7 is amended in the text under the heading #8#8,,forest ,,ecosystem ,,health ,,and ,,recovery ,,fund'' by striking #8#8#bjae'' each place it appears and inserting #8#8#bjbj''4 ,,volunteers ,,in ,,parks #aah4 ,section #d of ,public ,law #ia-ceg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ah;j71 as amended1 is further amended by striking #c1ejj1jjj and inserting #e1jjj1jjj4 ,,contracts ,,and ,,agreements ,,with ,,indian ,,affairs #aai4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 during fiscal year #bjae1 in carrying out work involving cooperation with ,state1 local1 and tribal governments or any political subdivision thereof1 ,indian ,affairs may record obligations against accounts receivable from any such entities1 except that total obligations at the end of the fiscal year shall not exceed total budgetary resources available at the end of the fiscal year4 ,heritage areas #abj4 7a7 ,section #aji of title ,i of ,public ,law #aje-cee 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfa note7 shall be applied for fiscal year #bjae by substituting #bjae for #bjad4 7b7 ,section #aeg7;h77#a7 of title ,i of ,public ,law #ajf-bia 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfa note7 is amended by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #aa1jjj1jjj4 ,ratification of payments #aba4 ,all payments made to school districts under the first section of the ,act of ,june #d1 #aidh 7#fb ,stat4 #cch1 chapter #dag2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #dj;a71 during the period beginning in fiscal year #aigf and ending on the date of enactment of this ,act are ratified and approved1 notwithstanding the payments made under chapter #fi of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code to the units of general local government4 ,sage-,grouse #abb4 ,none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used by the ,secretary of the ,interior to write or issue pursuant to section #d of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc7-- 7#a7 a proposed rule for greater sage-grouse 7,centrocercus urophasianus72 7#b7 a proposed rule for the ,columbia basin distinct population segment of greater sage-grouse2 7#c7 a final rule for the bi-state distinct population segment of greater sage-grouse2 or 7#d7 a final rule for ,gunnison sage-grouse 7,centrocercus minimus74 ,,ii ,environmental protection agency ,science and technology ,for science and technology1 including research and development activities1 which shall include research and development activities under the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj2 necessary expenses for personnel and related costs and travel expenses2 procurement of laboratory equipment and supplies2 and other operating expenses in support of research and development1 #gcd1fdh1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds included under this heading1 #d1ajj1jjj shall be for ,research3 ,national ,priorities as specified in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act4 ,environmental ,programs and ,management ,for environmental programs and management1 including necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for personnel and related costs and travel expenses2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 hire1 maintenance1 and operation of aircraft2 purchase of reprints2 library memberships in societies or associations which issue publications to members only or at a price to members lower than to subscribers who are not members2 administrative costs of the brownfields program under the ,small ,business ,liability ,relief and ,brownfields ,revitalization ,act of #bjjb2 and not to exceed #ai1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 #b1fac1fgi1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds included under this heading1 #ab1gjj1jjj shall be for ,environmental ,protection3 ,national ,priorities as specified in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds included under this heading1 #dbg1gcg1jjj shall be for ,geographic ,programs specified in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading for ,information ,exchange and ,outreach1 #hef1gej of funds made available for the ,immediate ,office of the ,administrator and #a1gij1gej of funds made available for the ,office of ,congressional and ,intergovernmental ,relations shall be withheld from obligation until reports detailed in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act are provided to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate2 and of the funds provided under this heading for ,operations and ,administration for the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer1 #gda1ejj shall be withheld from obligation until such reports are provided to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 ,hazardous waste electronic manifest system fund ,for necessary expenses to carry out section #cjbd of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fici;g71 including the development1 operation1 maintenance1 and upgrading of the hazardous waste electronic manifest system established by such section1 #c1fgd1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #da1dhi1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,buildings and facilities ,for construction1 repair1 improvement1 extension1 alteration1 and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities of1 or for use by1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 #db1cag1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,hazardous substance superfund 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7,,cercla71 including sections #aaa7;c77#c71 7c77#e71 7c77#f71 and 7e77#d7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifaa7 #a1jhh1gfi1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 consisting of such sums as are available in the ,trust ,fund on ,september #cj1 #bjad1 as authorized by section #eag7;a7 of the ,superfund ,amendments and ,reauthorization ,act of #aihf 7,,sara7 and up to #a1jhh1gfi1jjj as a payment from general revenues to the ,hazardous ,substance ,superfund for purposes as authorized by section #eag7;b7 of ,,sara3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading may be allocated to other ,federal agencies in accordance with section #aaa7;a7 of ,,cercla3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 #i1ici1jjj shall be paid to the ,office of ,inspector ,general appropriation to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and #ah1hej1jjj shall be paid to the ,science and ,technology appropriation to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,leaking underground storage tank trust fund program ,for necessary expenses to carry out leaking underground storage tank cleanup activities authorized by subtitle ,i of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act1 #ia1ida1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #ff1egb1jjj shall be for carrying out leaking underground storage tank cleanup activities authorized by section #ijjc7;h7 of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act2 #be1cfi1jjj shall be for carrying out the other provisions of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act specified in section #iejh7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code3 ,provided1 ,that the ,administrator is authorized to use appropriations made available under this heading to implement section #ijac of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act to provide financial assistance to federally recognized ,indian tribes for the development and implementation of programs to manage underground storage tanks4 ,inland oil spill programs ,for expenses necessary to carry out the ,environmental ,protection ,agency's responsibilities under the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij1 #ah1bji1jjj1 to be derived from the ,oil ,spill ,liability trust fund1 to remain available until expended4 ,state and tribal assistance grants ,for environmental programs and infrastructure assistance1 including capitalization grants for ,state revolving funds and performance partnership grants1 #c1ede1afa1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which-- 7#a7 #a1ddh1hhg1jjj shall be for making capitalization grants for the ,clean ,water ,state ,revolving ,funds under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act2 and of which #ijf1hif1jjj shall be for making capitalization grants for the ,drinking ,water ,state ,revolving ,funds under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act3 ,provided1 ,that for fiscal year #bjae1 to the extent there are sufficient eligible project applications1 not less than #aj percent of the funds made available under this title to each ,state for ,clean ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund capitalization grants shall be used by the ,state for projects to address green infrastructure1 water or energy efficiency improvements1 or other environmentally innovative activities3 ,provided further1 ,that for fiscal year #bjae1 funds made available under this title to each ,state for ,drinking ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund capitalization grants may1 at the discretion of each ,state1 be used for projects to address green infrastructure1 water or energy efficiency improvements1 or other environmentally innovative activities3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #fjc7;d77#g7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act1 the limitation on the amounts in a ,state water pollution control revolving fund that may be used by a ,state to administer the fund shall not apply to amounts included as principal in loans made by such fund in fiscal year #bjae and prior years where such amounts represent costs of administering the fund to the extent that such amounts are or were deemed reasonable by the ,administrator1 accounted for separately from other assets in the fund1 and used for eligible purposes of the fund1 including administration3 ,provided further1 ,that for fiscal year #bjae1 notwithstanding the limitation on amounts in section #eah7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act and section #adeb7;i7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act1 up to a total of #b percent of the funds appropriated for ,state ,revolving ,funds under such ,acts may be reserved by the ,administrator for grants under section #eah7;c7 and section #adeb7;i7 of such ,acts3 ,provided further1 ,that for fiscal year #bjae1 notwithstanding the amounts specified in section #bje7;c7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act1 up to #a4e percent of the aggregate funds appropriated for the ,clean ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund program under the ,act less any sums reserved under section #eah7;c7 of the ,act1 may be reserved by the ,administrator for grants made under title ,,ii of the ,clean ,water ,act for ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,marianas1 and ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands3 ,provided further1 ,that for fiscal year #bjae1 notwithstanding the limitations on amounts specified in section #adeb7;j7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act1 up to #a4e percent of the funds appropriated for the ,drinking ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund programs under the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act may be reserved by the ,administrator for grants made under section #adeb7;j7 of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #bj percent but not more than #cj percent of the funds made available under this title to each ,state for ,drinking ,water ,state ,revolving ,fund capitalization grants shall be used by the ,state to provide additional subsidy to eligible recipients in the form of forgiveness of principal1 negative interest loans1 or grants 7or any combination of these71 and shall be so used by the ,state only where such funds are provided as initial financing for an eligible recipient or to buy1 refinance1 or restructure the debt obligations of eligible recipients only where such debt was incurred on or after the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj shall be for architectural1 engineering1 planning1 design1 construction and related activities in connection with the construction of high priority water and wastewater facilities in the area of the ,united ,states-,mexico ,border1 after consultation with the appropriate border commission2 ,provided1 ,that no funds provided by this appropriations ,act to address the water1 wastewater and other critical infrastructure needs of the colonias in the ,united ,states along the ,united ,states-,mexico border shall be made available to a county or municipal government unless that government has established an enforceable local ordinance1 or other zoning rule1 which prevents in that jurisdiction the development or construction of any additional colonia areas1 or the development within an existing colonia the construction of any new home1 business1 or other structure which lacks water1 wastewater1 or other necessary infrastructure2 7#c7 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for grants to the ,state of ,alaska to address drinking water and wastewater infrastructure needs of rural and ,alaska ,native ,villages3 ,provided1 ,that of these funds3 7,a7 the ,state of ,alaska shall provide a match of #be percent2 7,b7 no more than #e percent of the funds may be used for administrative and overhead expenses2 and 7,c7 the ,state of ,alaska shall make awards consistent with the ,statewide priority list established in conjunction with the ,agency and the ,u4,s4 ,department of ,agriculture for all water1 sewer1 waste disposal1 and similar projects carried out by the ,state of ,alaska that are funded under section #bba of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7 or the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiba et seq47 which shall allocate not less than #be percent of the funds provided for projects in regional hub communities2 7#d7 #hj1jjj1jjj shall be to carry out section #ajd7k7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7,,cercla71 including grants1 interagency agreements1 and associated program support costs3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #be percent of the amount appropriated to carry out section #ajd7k7 of ,,cercla shall be used for site characterization1 assessment1 and remediation of facilities described in section #aja7ci77;,d77ii77,,ii7 of ,,cercla2 7#e7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be for grants under title ,,vii1 subtitle ,g of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje2 7#f7 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for targeted airshed grants in accordance with the terms and conditions of the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act2 and 7#g7 #a1jed1cgh1jjj shall be for grants1 including associated program support costs1 to ,states1 federally recognized tribes1 interstate agencies1 tribal consortia1 and air pollution control agencies for multi-media or single media pollution prevention1 control and abatement and related activities1 including activities pursuant to the provisions set forth under this heading in ,public ,law #ajd-acd1 and for making grants under section #ajc of the ,clean ,air ,act for particulate matter monitoring and data collection activities subject to terms and conditions specified by the ,administrator1 of which3 #dg1gde1jjj shall be for carrying out section #abh of ,,cercla2 #i1fdf1jjj shall be for ,environmental ,information ,exchange ,network grants1 including associated program support costs2 #a1dih1jjj shall be for grants to ,states under section #bjjg7;f77#b7 of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act1 which shall be in addition to funds appropriated under the heading ,leaking ,underground ,storage ,tank ,trust ,fund ,program to carry out the provisions of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act specified in section #iejh7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code other than section #ijjc7;h7 of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act2 #ag1hdh1jjj of the funds available for grants under section #ajf of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act shall be for ,state participation in national- and ,state-level statistical surveys of water resources and enhancements to ,state monitoring programs4 ,administrative provisions--environmental protection agency 7including transfer and rescission of funds7 ,for fiscal year #bjae1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #fcjc7a7 and #fcje7a71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 in carrying out the ,agency's function to implement directly ,federal environmental programs required or authorized by law in the absence of an acceptable tribal program1 may award cooperative agreements to federally recognized ,indian tribes or ,intertribal consortia1 if authorized by their member tribes1 to assist the ,administrator in implementing ,federal environmental programs for ,indian tribes required or authorized by law1 except that no such cooperative agreements may be awarded from funds designated for ,state financial assistance agreements4 ,the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency is authorized to collect and obligate pesticide registration service fees in accordance with section #cc of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-agg1 the ,pesticide ,registration ,improvement ,extension ,act of #bjab4 ,notwithstanding section #cc7;d77#b7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7,,fifra7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfw-#h7;d77#b771 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency may assess fees under section #cc of ,,fifra 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfw-#h7 for fiscal year #bjae4 ,the ,administrator is authorized to transfer up to #cjj1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated for the ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative under the heading ,environmental ,programs and ,management to the head of any ,federal department or agency1 with the concurrence of such head1 to carry out activities that would support the ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative and ,great ,lakes ,water ,quality ,agreement programs1 projects1 or activities2 to enter into an interagency agreement with the head of such ,federal department or agency to carry out these activities2 and to make grants to governmental entities1 nonprofit organizations1 institutions1 and individuals for planning1 research1 monitoring1 outreach1 and implementation in furtherance of the ,great ,lakes ,restoration ,initiative and the ,great ,lakes ,water ,quality ,agreement4 ,the ,science and ,technology1 ,environmental ,programs and ,management1 ,office of ,inspector ,general1 ,hazardous ,substance ,superfund1 and ,leaking ,underground ,storage ,tank ,trust ,fund ,program ,accounts1 are available for the construction1 alteration1 repair1 rehabilitation1 and renovation of facilities provided that the cost does not exceed #aej1jjj per project4 ,the fourth paragraph under the heading ,administrative ,provisions in title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aji-ed is amended by striking #bjae and inserting #bjbj4 ,for fiscal year #bjae1 and notwithstanding section #eah7;f7 of the ,water ,pollution ,control ,act1 the ,administrator is authorized to use the amounts appropriated for any fiscal year under ,section #cai of the ,act to make grants to federally recognized ,indian tribes pursuant to sections #cai7;h7 and #eah7;e7 of that ,act4 ,the ,administrator is authorized to use the amounts appropriated under the heading ,environmental ,programs and ,management for fiscal year #bjae to provide grants to implement the ,southeastern ,new ,england ,watershed ,restoration ,program4 ,from unobligated balances to carry out projects and activities funded through the ,state and ,tribal ,assistance ,grants account1 #dj1jjj1jjj1 are hereby permanently rescinded3 ,provided1 ,that no amounts may be rescinded from amounts that were designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,iii ,related agencies ,department of agriculture ,forest service ,forest and rangeland research ,for necessary expenses of forest and rangeland research as authorized by law1 #bif1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds provided1 #gj1jjj1jjj is for the forest inventory and analysis program4 ,state and private forestry ,for necessary expenses of cooperating with and providing technical and financial assistance to ,states1 territories1 possessions1 and others1 and for forest health management1 including treatments of pests1 pathogens1 and invasive or noxious plants and for restoring and rehabilitating forests damaged by pests or invasive plants1 cooperative forestry1 and education and land conservation activities and conducting an international program as authorized1 #bcb1fec1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 as authorized by law2 of which #ec1jjj1jjj is to be derived from the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund4 ,national forest system 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,forest ,service1 not otherwise provided for1 for management1 protection1 improvement1 and utilization of the ,national ,forest ,system1 #a1did1ccj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds provided1 #dj1jjj1jjj shall be deposited in the ,collaborative ,forest ,landscape ,restoration ,fund for ecological restoration treatments as authorized by #af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;f73 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided1 #cci1acj1jjj shall be for forest products3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided1 up to #ha1ida1jjj is for the ,integrated ,resource ,restoration pilot program for ,region #a1 ,region #c and ,region #d3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided for forest products1 up to #fe1efj1jjj may be transferred to support the ,integrated ,resource ,restoration pilot program in the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,agriculture may transfer to the ,secretary of the ,interior any unobligated funds appropriated in this fiscal year or in a previous fiscal year for operation of the ,valles ,caldera ,national ,preserve4 ,capital improvement and maintenance 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,forest ,service1 not otherwise provided for1 #cfj1cgd1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for construction1 capital improvement1 maintenance and acquisition of buildings and other facilities and infrastructure2 and for construction1 reconstruction1 decommissioning of roads that are no longer needed1 including unauthorized roads that are not part of the transportation system1 and maintenance of forest roads and trails by the ,forest ,service as authorized by #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ecb-ech and #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aja and #bje3 ,provided1 ,that #dj1jjj1jjj shall be designated for urgently needed road decommissioning1 road and trail repair and maintenance and associated activities1 and removal of fish passage barriers1 especially in areas where ,forest ,service roads may be contributing to water quality problems in streams and water bodies which support threatened1 endangered1 or sensitive species or community water sources3 ,provided further1 ,that funds becoming available in fiscal year #bjae under the ,act of ,march #d1 #aiac 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eja7 shall be transferred to the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury and shall not be available for transfer or obligation for any other purpose unless the funds are appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided for decommissioning of roads1 up to #ad1gdc1jjj may be transferred to the ,national ,forest ,system to support the ,integrated ,resource ,restoration pilot program4 ,land acquisition ,for expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund ,act of #aife1 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#d et seq471 including administrative expenses1 and for acquisition of land or waters1 or interest therein1 in accordance with statutory authority applicable to the ,forest ,service1 #dg1ejj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund and to remain available until expended4 ,acquisition of lands for national forests special acts ,for acquisition of lands within the exterior boundaries of the ,cache1 ,uinta1 and ,wasatch ,national ,forests1 ,utah2 the ,toiyabe ,national ,forest1 ,nevada2 and the ,angeles1 ,san ,bernardino1 ,sequoia1 and ,cleveland ,national ,forests1 ,california1 as authorized by law1 #iej1jjj1 to be derived from forest receipts4 ,acquisition of lands to complete land exchanges ,for acquisition of lands1 such sums1 to be derived from funds deposited by ,state1 county1 or municipal governments1 public school districts1 or other public school authorities1 and for authorized expenditures from funds deposited by non-,federal parties pursuant to ,land ,sale and ,exchange ,acts1 pursuant to the ,act of ,december #d1 #aifg1 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a71 to remain available until expended 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfjl-#eaf-fag;a1 #eee;a2 ,public ,law #if-ehf2 ,public ,law #gf-ehi1 #gf-eia2 and ,public ,law #gh-caj74 ,range betterment fund ,for necessary expenses of range rehabilitation1 protection1 and improvement1 #ej percent of all moneys received during the prior fiscal year1 as fees for grazing domestic livestock on lands in ,national ,forests in the #af ,western ,states1 pursuant to section #dja7;b77#a7 of ,public ,law #id-egi1 to remain available until expended1 of which not to exceed #f percent shall be available for administrative expenses associated with on-the-ground range rehabilitation1 protection1 and improvements4 ,gifts1 donations and bequests for forest and rangeland research ,for expenses authorized by #af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdc7;b71 #de1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to be derived from the fund established pursuant to the above ,act4 ,management of national forest lands for subsistence uses ,for necessary expenses of the ,forest ,service to manage ,federal lands in ,alaska for subsistence uses under title ,,viii of the ,alaska ,national ,interest ,lands ,conservation ,act 7,public ,law #if-dhg71 #b1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,wildland fire management 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses for forest fire presuppression activities on ,national ,forest ,system lands1 for emergency fire suppression on or adjacent to such lands or other lands under fire protection agreement1 hazardous fuels management on or adjacent to such lands1 emergency rehabilitation of burned-over ,national ,forest ,system lands and water1 and for ,state and volunteer fire assistance1 #b1ccc1bih1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such funds including unobligated balances under this heading1 are available for repayment of advances from other appropriations accounts previously transferred for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds shall be available to reimburse ,state and other cooperating entities for services provided in response to wildfire and other emergencies or disasters to the extent such reimbursements by the ,forest ,service for non-fire emergencies are fully repaid by the responsible emergency management agency3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 #f1iad1jjj of funds appropriated under this appropriation shall be available for the ,forest ,service in support of fire science research authorized by the ,joint ,fire ,science ,program1 including all ,forest ,service authorities for the use of funds1 such as contracts1 grants1 research joint venture agreements1 and cooperative agreements3 ,provided further1 ,that all authorities for the use of funds1 including the use of contracts1 grants1 and cooperative agreements1 available to execute the ,forest and ,rangeland ,research appropriation1 are also available in the utilization of these funds for ,fire ,science ,research3 ,provided further1 ,that funds provided shall be available for emergency rehabilitation and restoration1 hazardous fuels management activities1 support to ,federal emergency response1 and wildfire suppression activities of the ,forest ,service3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided1 #cfa1gdi1jjj is for hazardous fuels management activities1 #ai1gie1jjj is for research activities and to make competitive research grants pursuant to the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act1 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afda et seq471 #gh1jjj1jjj is for ,state fire assistance1 and #ac1jjj1jjj is for volunteer fire assistance under section #aj of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajf73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts in this paragraph may be transferred to the ,national ,forest ,system1 and ,forest and ,rangeland ,research accounts to fund forest and rangeland research1 the ,joint ,fire ,science ,program1 vegetation and watershed management1 heritage site rehabilitation1 and wildlife and fish habitat management and restoration3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the funds provided1 #fe1jjj1jjj shall be available for the purpose of acquiring aircraft for the next-generation airtanker fleet to enhance firefighting mobility1 effectiveness1 efficiency1 and safety1 and such aircraft shall be suitable for contractor operation over the terrain and forested-ecosystems characteristic of ,national ,forest ,system lands1 as determined by the ,chief of the ,forest ,service3 ,provided further1 ,that the costs of implementing any cooperative agreement between the ,federal ,government and any non-,federal entity may be shared1 as mutually agreed on by the affected parties3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #ae1jjj1jjj of the funds provided herein may be used by the ,secretary of ,agriculture to enter into procurement contracts or cooperative agreements or to issue grants for hazardous fuels management activities and for training or monitoring associated with such hazardous fuels management activities on ,federal land or on non-,federal land if the ,secretary determines such activities implement a community wildfire protection plan 7or equivalent7 and benefit resources on ,federal land3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available to implement the ,community ,forest ,restoration ,act1 ,public ,law #ajf-cic1 title ,,vi1 shall be available for use on non-,federal lands in accordance with authorities made available to the ,forest ,service under the ,state and ,private ,forestry appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,secretary of ,agriculture may authorize the transfer of funds appropriated for wildland fire management1 in an aggregate amount not to exceed #ej1jjj1jjj1 between the ,departments when such transfers would facilitate and expedite wildland fire management programs and projects3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided for hazardous fuels management1 not to exceed #ae1jjj1jjj may be used to make grants1 using any authorities available to the ,forest ,service under the ,state and ,private ,forestry appropriation1 for the purpose of creating incentives for increased use of biomass from ,national ,forest ,system lands3 ,provided further1 ,that funds designated for wildfire suppression1 including funds transferred from the ,,flame ,wildfire ,suppression ,reserve ,fund1 shall be assessed for cost pools on the same basis as such assessments are calculated against other agency programs3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds for hazardous fuels management1 up to #bh1jgg1jjj may be transferred to the ,national ,forest ,system to support the ,integrated ,resource ,restoration pilot program4 ,flame wildfire suppression reserve fund 7including transfers of funds7 ,for necessary expenses for large fire suppression operations of the ,department of ,agriculture and as a reserve fund for suppression and ,federal emergency response activities1 #cjc1jfj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts are only available for transfer to the ,wildland ,fire ,management account following a declaration by the ,secretary in accordance with section #ejb of the ,,flame ,act of #bjji 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agdh;a74 ,administrative provisions--forest service 7including transfers of funds7 ,appropriations to the ,forest ,service for the current fiscal year shall be available for3 7#a7 purchase of passenger motor vehicles2 acquisition of passenger motor vehicles from excess sources1 and hire of such vehicles2 purchase1 lease1 operation1 maintenance1 and acquisition of aircraft to maintain the operable fleet for use in ,forest ,service wildland fire programs and other ,forest ,service programs2 notwithstanding other provisions of law1 existing aircraft being replaced may be sold1 with proceeds derived or trade-in value used to offset the purchase price for the replacement aircraft2 7#b7 services pursuant to #g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbe1 and not to exceed #ajj1jjj for employment under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 7#c7 purchase1 erection1 and alteration of buildings and other public improvements 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbej72 7#d7 acquisition of land1 waters1 and interests therein pursuant to #g ,u4,s4,c4 #dbh;a2 7#e7 for expenses pursuant to the ,volunteers in the ,national ,forest ,act of #aigb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eeh;a1 #eeh;d1 and #eeh;a note72 7#f7 the cost of uniforms as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb2 and 7#g7 for debt collection contracts in accordance with #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #cgah7;c74 ,any appropriations or funds available to the ,forest ,service may be transferred to the ,wildland ,fire ,management appropriation for forest firefighting1 emergency rehabilitation of burned-over or damaged lands or waters under its jurisdiction1 and fire preparedness due to severe burning conditions upon the ,secretary's notification of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations that all fire suppression funds appropriated under the headings ,wildland ,fire ,management and ,,flame ,wildfire ,suppression ,reserve ,fund will be obligated within #cj days3 ,provided1 ,that all funds used pursuant to this paragraph must be replenished by a supplemental appropriation which must be requested as promptly as possible4 ,funds appropriated to the ,forest ,service shall be available for assistance to or through the ,agency for ,international ,development in connection with forest and rangeland research1 technical information1 and assistance in foreign countries1 and shall be available to support forestry and related natural resource activities outside the ,united ,states and its territories and possessions1 including technical assistance1 education and training1 and cooperation with ,u4,s41 private1 and international organizations4 ,the ,forest ,service1 acting for the ,international ,program1 may sign direct funding agreements with foreign governments and institutions as well as other domestic agencies 7including the ,u4,s4 ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,department of ,state1 and the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation71 ,u4,s4 private sector firms1 institutions and organizations to provide technical assistance and training programs overseas on forestry and rangeland management4 ,funds appropriated to the ,forest ,service shall be available for expenditure or transfer to the ,department of the ,interior1 ,bureau of ,land ,management1 for removal1 preparation1 and adoption of excess wild horses and burros from ,national ,forest ,system lands1 and for the performance of cadastral surveys to designate the boundaries of such lands4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,forest ,service in this ,act or any other ,act with respect to any fiscal year shall be subject to transfer under the provisions of section #gjb7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,organic ,act of #aidd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeg71 section #ddb of ,public ,law #ajf-bbd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gggb71 or section #ajdag7;b7 of ,public ,law #ajg-ajg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcaf7;b774 ,none of the funds available to the ,forest ,service may be reprogrammed without the advance approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations in accordance with the reprogramming procedures contained in the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act4 ,not more than #hb1jjj1jjj of funds available to the ,forest ,service shall be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund of the ,department of ,agriculture and not more than #ad1ejj1jjj of funds available to the ,forest ,service shall be transferred to the ,department of ,agriculture for ,department ,reimbursable ,programs1 commonly referred to as ,greenbook charges4 ,nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit or limit the use of reimbursable agreements requested by the ,forest ,service in order to obtain services from the ,department of ,agriculture's ,national ,information ,technology ,center4 ,nothing in this paragraph shall limit the ,forest ,service portion of implementation costs to be paid to the ,department of ,agriculture for the ,international ,technology ,service4 ,of the funds available to the ,forest ,service1 up to #e1jjj1jjj shall be available for priority projects within the scope of the approved budget1 which shall be carried out by the ,youth ,conservation ,corps and shall be carried out under the authority of the ,public ,lands ,corps ,act of #aiic1 ,public ,law #ajc-hb1 as amended by ,public ,lands ,corps ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjje1 ,public ,law #aji-aed4 ,of the funds available to the ,forest ,service1 #d1jjj is available to the ,chief of the ,forest ,service for official reception and representation expenses4 ,pursuant to sections #dje7;b7 and #daj7;b7 of ,public ,law #aja-eic1 of the funds available to the ,forest ,service1 up to #c1jjj1jjj may be advanced in a lump sum to the ,national ,forest ,foundation to aid conservation partnership projects in support of the ,forest ,service mission1 without regard to when the ,foundation incurs expenses1 for projects on or benefitting ,national ,forest ,system lands or related to ,forest ,service programs3 ,provided1 ,that of the ,federal funds made available to the ,foundation1 no more than #cjj1jjj shall be available for administrative expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,foundation shall obtain1 by the end of the period of ,federal financial assistance1 private contributions to match on at least one-for-one basis funds made available by the ,forest ,service3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,foundation may transfer ,federal funds to a ,federal or a non-,federal recipient for a project at the same rate that the recipient has obtained the non-,federal matching funds4 ,pursuant to section #b7;b77#b7 of ,public ,law #ih-bdd1 up to #c1jjj1jjj of the funds available to the ,forest ,service may be advanced to the ,national ,fish and ,wildlife ,foundation in a lump sum to aid cost-share conservation projects1 without regard to when expenses are incurred1 on or benefitting ,national ,forest ,system lands or related to ,forest ,service programs3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be matched on at least a one-for-one basis by the ,foundation or its sub-recipients3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,foundation may transfer ,federal funds to a ,federal or non-,federal recipient for a project at the same rate that the recipient has obtained the non-,federal matching funds4 ,funds appropriated to the ,forest ,service shall be available for interactions with and providing technical assistance to rural communities and natural resource-based businesses for sustainable rural development purposes4 ,funds appropriated to the ,forest ,service shall be available for payments to counties within the ,columbia ,river ,gorge ,national ,scenic ,area1 pursuant to section #ad7;c77#a7 and 7#b71 and section #af7;a77#b7 of ,public ,law #ii-ffc4 ,any funds appropriated to the ,forest ,service may be used to meet the non-,federal share requirement in section #ejb7;c7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef7;c77#b774 ,funds available to the ,forest ,service1 not to exceed #ee1jjj1jjj1 shall be assessed for the purpose of performing fire1 administrative and other facilities maintenance and decommissioning4 ,such assessments shall occur using a square foot rate charged on the same basis the agency uses to assess programs for payment of rent1 utilities1 and other support services4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any appropriations or funds available to the ,forest ,service not to exceed #ejj1jjj may be used to reimburse the ,office of the ,general ,counsel 7,,ogc71 ,department of ,agriculture1 for travel and related expenses incurred as a result of ,,ogc assistance or participation requested by the ,forest ,service at meetings1 training sessions1 management reviews1 land purchase negotiations and similar nonlitigation-related matters4 ,future budget justifications for both the ,forest ,service and the ,department of ,agriculture should clearly display the sums previously transferred and the requested funding transfers4 ,an eligible individual who is employed in any project funded under title ,v of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef et seq47 and administered by the ,forest ,service shall be considered to be a ,federal employee for purposes of chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,department of health and human services ,indian health service ,indian health services ,for expenses necessary to carry out the ,act of ,august #e1 #aied 7#fh ,stat4 #fgd71 the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act1 the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act1 and titles ,,ii and ,,iii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act with respect to the ,indian ,health ,service1 #d1ahb1adg1jjj1 together with payments received during the fiscal year pursuant to #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bch7;b7 and #bch;b1 for services furnished by the ,indian ,health ,service3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available to tribes and tribal organizations through contracts1 grant agreements1 or any other agreements or compacts authorized by the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act of #aige 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej71 shall be deemed to be obligated at the time of the grant or contract award and thereafter shall remain available to the tribe or tribal organization without fiscal year limitation3 ,provided further1 ,that1 #iad1aci1jjj for ,purchased_/,referred ,care1 including #ea1ejj1jjj for the ,indian ,catastrophic ,health ,emergency ,fund1 shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the funds provided1 up to #cf1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for implementation of the loan repayment program under section #ajh of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts collected by the ,federal ,government as authorized by sections #ajd and #ajh of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afac;a and #afaf;a7 during the preceding fiscal year for breach of contracts shall be deposited to the ,fund authorized by section #ajh;,a of the ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afaf;a-#a7 and shall remain available until expended and1 notwithstanding section #ajh;,a7c7 of the ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afaf;a-#a7;c771 funds shall be available to make new awards under the loan repayment and scholarship programs under sections #ajd and #ajh of the ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afac;a and #afaf;a73 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the amounts made available within this account for the methamphetamine and suicide prevention and treatment initiative and for the domestic violence prevention initiative shall be allocated at the discretion of the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that funds provided in this ,act may be used for annual contracts and grants that fall within #b fiscal years1 provided the total obligation is recorded in the year the funds are appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that the amounts collected by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under the authority of title ,,iv of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act shall remain available until expended for the purpose of achieving compliance with the applicable conditions and requirements of titles ,,xviii and ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act1 except for those related to the planning1 design1 or construction of new facilities3 ,provided further1 ,that funding contained herein for scholarship programs under the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afac7 shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts received by tribes and tribal organizations under title ,,iv of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act shall be reported and accounted for and available to the receiving tribes and tribal organizations until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs may collect from the ,indian ,health ,service1 tribes and tribal organizations operating health facilities pursuant to ,public ,law #ic-fch1 such individually identifiable health information relating to disabled children as may be necessary for the purpose of carrying out its functions under the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj1 et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,fund may be used1 as needed1 to carry out activities typically funded under the ,indian ,health ,facilities account4 ,indian health facilities ,for construction1 repair1 maintenance1 improvement1 and equipment of health and related auxiliary facilities1 including quarters for personnel2 preparation of plans1 specifications1 and drawings2 acquisition of sites1 purchase and erection of modular buildings1 and purchases of trailers2 and for provision of domestic and community sanitation facilities for ,indians1 as authorized by section #g of the ,act of ,august #e1 #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjd;a71 the ,indian ,self-,determination ,act1 and the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act1 and for expenses necessary to carry out such ,acts and titles ,,ii and ,,iii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act with respect to environmental health and facilities support activities of the ,indian ,health ,service1 #dfj1bcd1jjj to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated for the planning1 design1 construction1 renovation or expansion of health facilities for the benefit of an ,indian tribe or tribes may be used to purchase land on which such facilities will be located3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ejj1jjj may be used by the ,indian ,health ,service to purchase ,,transam equipment from the ,department of ,defense for distribution to the ,indian ,health ,service and tribal facilities3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated to the ,indian ,health ,service may be used for sanitation facilities construction for new homes funded with grants by the housing programs of the ,united ,states ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #b1gjj1jjj from this account and the ,indian ,health ,services account may be used by the ,indian ,health ,service to obtain ambulances for the ,indian ,health ,service and tribal facilities in conjunction with an existing interagency agreement between the ,indian ,health ,service and the ,general ,services ,administration3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ejj1jjj may be placed in a ,demolition ,fund1 to remain available until expended1 and be used by the ,indian ,health ,service for the demolition of ,federal buildings4 administrative provisions--,indian health service ,appropriations provided in this ,act to the ,indian ,health ,service shall be available for services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji at rates not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the maximum rate payable for senior-level positions under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #ecgf2 hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft2 purchase of medical equipment2 purchase of reprints2 purchase1 renovation and erection of modular buildings and renovation of existing facilities2 payments for telephone service in private residences in the field1 when authorized under regulations approved by the ,secretary2 uniforms or allowances therefor as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb2 and for expenses of attendance at meetings that relate to the functions or activities of the ,indian ,health ,service3 ,provided1 ,that in accordance with the provisions of the ,indian ,health ,care ,improvement ,act1 non-,indian patients may be extended health care at all tribally administered or ,indian ,health ,service facilities1 subject to charges1 and the proceeds along with funds recovered under the ,federal ,medical ,care ,recovery ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea-bfec7 shall be credited to the account of the facility providing the service and shall be available without fiscal year limitation3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other law or regulation1 funds transferred from the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to the ,indian ,health ,service shall be administered under ,public ,law #hf-aba1 the ,indian ,sanitation ,facilities ,act and ,public ,law #ic-fch3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated to the ,indian ,health ,service in this ,act1 except those used for administrative and program direction purposes1 shall not be subject to limitations directed at curtailing ,federal travel and transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available to the ,indian ,health ,service in this ,act shall be used for any assessments or charges by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services unless identified in the budget justification and provided in this ,act1 or approved by the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations through the reprogramming process3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds previously or herein made available to a tribe or tribal organization through a contract1 grant1 or agreement authorized by title ,i or title ,v of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act of #aige 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej71 may be deobligated and reobligated to a self-determination contract under title ,i1 or a self-governance agreement under title ,v of such ,act and thereafter shall remain available to the tribe or tribal organization without fiscal year limitation3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available to the ,indian ,health ,service in this ,act shall be used to implement the final rule published in the ,federal ,register on ,september #af1 #aihg1 by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 relating to the eligibility for the health care services of the ,indian ,health ,service until the ,indian ,health ,service has submitted a budget request reflecting the increased costs associated with the proposed final rule1 and such request has been included in an appropriations ,act and enacted into law3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to functions transferred by the ,indian ,health ,service to tribes or tribal organizations1 the ,indian ,health ,service is authorized to provide goods and services to those entities on a reimbursable basis1 including payments in advance with subsequent adjustment1 and the reimbursements received therefrom1 along with the funds received from those entities pursuant to the ,indian ,self-,determination ,act1 may be credited to the same or subsequent appropriation account from which the funds were originally derived1 with such amounts to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that reimbursements for training1 technical assistance1 or services provided by the ,indian ,health ,service will contain total costs1 including direct1 administrative1 and overhead associated with the provision of goods1 services1 or technical assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that the appropriation structure for the ,indian ,health ,service may not be altered without advance notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,national institutes of health ,national institute of environmental health sciences ,for necessary expenses for the ,national ,institute of ,environmental ,health ,sciences in carrying out activities set forth in section #caa7;a7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iffj7;a77 and section #abf7;g7 of the ,superfund ,amendments and ,reauthorization ,act of #aihf1 #gg1cdi1jjj4 ,agency for toxic substances and disease registry ,toxic substances and environmental public health ,for necessary expenses for the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry 7,,atsdr7 in carrying out activities set forth in sections #ajd7;i7 and #aaa7;c77#d7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7,,cercla7 and section #cjai of the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act1 #gd1fia1jjj1 of which up to #a1jjj per eligible employee of the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry shall remain available until expended for ,individual ,learning ,accounts3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in lieu of performing a health assessment under section #ajd7;i77#f7 of ,,cercla1 the ,administrator of ,,atsdr may conduct other appropriate health studies1 evaluations1 or activities1 including1 without limitation1 biomedical testing1 clinical evaluations1 medical monitoring1 and referral to accredited healthcare providers3 ,provided further1 ,that in performing any such health assessment or health study1 evaluation1 or activity1 the ,administrator of ,,atsdr shall not be bound by the deadlines in section #ajd7;i77#f77;,a7 of ,,cercla3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for ,,atsdr to issue in excess of #dj toxicological profiles pursuant to section #ajd7;i7 of ,,cercla during fiscal year #bjae1 and existing profiles may be updated as necessary4 ,other related agencies ,executive office of the president ,council on environmental quality and office of environmental quality ,for necessary expenses to continue functions assigned to the ,council on ,environmental ,quality and ,office of ,environmental ,quality pursuant to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi1 the ,environmental ,quality ,improvement ,act of #aigj1 and ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #a of #aigg1 and not to exceed #gej for official reception and representation expenses1 #c1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #bjb of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aigj1 the ,council shall consist of one member1 appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 serving as chairman and exercising all powers1 functions1 and duties of the ,council4 ,chemical safety and hazard investigation board ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses in carrying out activities pursuant to section #aab7r77#f7 of the ,clean ,air ,act1 including hire of passenger vehicles1 uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb1 and for services authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem equivalent to the maximum rate payable for senior level positions under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #ecgf1 #aa1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,chemical ,safety and ,hazard ,investigation ,board 7,board7 shall have not more than three career ,senior ,executive ,service positions3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the individual appointed to the position of ,inspector ,general of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7,,epa7 shall1 by virtue of such appointment1 also hold the position of ,inspector ,general of the ,board3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,board shall utilize personnel of the ,office of ,inspector ,general of ,,epa in performing the duties of the ,inspector ,general of the ,board1 and shall not appoint any individuals to positions within the ,board4 ,office of navajo and hopi indian relocation ,salaries and expenses 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,navajo and ,hopi ,indian ,relocation as authorized by ,public ,law #ic-eca1 #g1cda1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided in this or any other appropriations ,act are to be used to relocate eligible individuals and groups including evictees from ,district #f1 ,hopi-partitioned lands residents1 those in significantly substandard housing1 and all others certified as eligible and not included in the preceding categories3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds contained in this or any other ,act may be used by the ,office of ,navajo and ,hopi ,indian ,relocation to evict any single ,navajo or ,navajo family who1 as of ,november #cj1 #aihe1 was physically domiciled on the lands partitioned to the ,hopi ,tribe unless a new or replacement home is provided for such household3 ,provided further1 ,that no relocatee will be provided with more than one new or replacement home3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,office shall relocate any certified eligible relocatees who have selected and received an approved homesite on the ,navajo reservation or selected a replacement residence off the ,navajo reservation or on the land acquired pursuant to #be ,u4,s4,c4 #fdj;d-#aj3 ,provided further1 ,that #bjj1jjj shall be transferred to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of the ,interior1 to remain available until expended1 for audits and investigations of the ,office of ,navajo and ,hopi ,indian ,relocation1 consistent with the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app474 ,institute of ,american indian and alaska native culture and arts development ,payment to the institute ,for payment to the ,institute of ,american ,indian and ,alaska ,native ,culture and ,arts ,development1 as authorized by title ,,xv of ,public ,law #ii-dih 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ef part ,a71 #i1dfi1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,smithsonian institution ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 as authorized by law1 including research in the fields of art1 science1 and history2 development1 preservation1 and documentation of the ,national ,collections2 presentation of public exhibits and performances2 collection1 preparation1 dissemination1 and exchange of information and publications2 conduct of education1 training1 and museum assistance programs2 maintenance1 alteration1 operation1 lease agreements of no more than #cj years1 and protection of buildings1 facilities1 and approaches2 not to exceed #ajj1jjj for services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 and purchase1 rental1 repair1 and cleaning of uniforms for employees1 #fge1cdc1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 except as otherwise provided herein2 of which not to exceed #dg1ebb1jjj for the instrumentation program1 collections acquisition1 exhibition reinstallation1 the ,national ,museum of ,african ,american ,history and ,culture1 and the repatriation of skeletal remains program shall remain available until expended2 and including such funds as may be necessary to support ,american overseas research centers3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated herein are available for advance payments to independent contractors performing research services or participating in official ,smithsonian presentations4 ,facilities capital ,for necessary expenses of repair1 revitalization1 and alteration of facilities owned or occupied by the ,smithsonian ,institution1 by contract or otherwise1 as authorized by section #b of the ,act of ,august #bb1 #aidi 7#fc ,stat4 #fbc71 and for construction1 including necessary personnel1 #add1aih1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which not to exceed #aj1jjj shall be for services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 and of which #bd1jaj1jjj shall be for construction of the ,national ,museum of ,african ,american ,history and ,culture4 ,national gallery of art ,salaries and expenses ,for the upkeep and operations of the ,national ,gallery of ,art1 the protection and care of the works of art therein1 and administrative expenses incident thereto1 as authorized by the ,act of ,march #bd1 #aicg 7#ej ,stat4 #ea71 as amended by the public resolution of ,april #ac1 #aici 7,public ,resolution #i1 ,seventy-sixth ,congress71 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 payment in advance when authorized by the treasurer of the ,gallery for membership in library1 museum1 and art associations or societies whose publications or services are available to members only1 or to members at a price lower than to the general public2 purchase1 repair1 and cleaning of uniforms for guards1 and uniforms1 or allowances therefor1 for other employees as authorized by law 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb72 purchase or rental of devices and services for protecting buildings and contents thereof1 and maintenance1 alteration1 improvement1 and repair of buildings1 approaches1 and grounds2 and purchase of services for restoration and repair of works of art for the ,national ,gallery of ,art by contracts made1 without advertising1 with individuals1 firms1 or organizations at such rates or prices and under such terms and conditions as the ,gallery may deem proper1 #aai1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which not to exceed #c1egh1jjj for the special exhibition program shall remain available until expended4 ,repair1 restoration and renovation of buildings ,for necessary expenses of repair1 restoration and renovation of buildings1 grounds and facilities owned or occupied by the ,national ,gallery of ,art1 by contract or otherwise1 for operating lease agreements of no more than #aj years1 with no extensions or renewals beyond the #aj years1 that address space needs created by the ongoing renovations in the ,master ,facilities ,plan1 as authorized1 #ai1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that contracts awarded for environmental systems1 protection systems1 and exterior repair or renovation of buildings of the ,national ,gallery of ,art may be negotiated with selected contractors and awarded on the basis of contractor qualifications as well as price4 ,john ,f4 kennedy center for the performing arts ,operations and maintenance ,for necessary expenses for the operation1 maintenance and security of the ,john ,f4 ,kennedy ,center for the ,performing ,arts1 #bb1jjj1jjj4 ,capital repair and restoration ,for necessary expenses for capital repair and restoration of the existing features of the building and site of the ,john ,f4 ,kennedy ,center for the ,performing ,arts1 #aj1hjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,woodrow wilson international center for scholars ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary in carrying out the provisions of the ,woodrow ,wilson ,memorial ,act of #aifh 7#hb ,stat4 #acef7 including hire of passenger vehicles and services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 #aj1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,national foundation on the arts and the humanities ,national endowment for the arts ,grants and administration ,for necessary expenses to carry out the ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and the ,humanities ,act of #aife1 #adf1jba1jjj shall be available to the ,national ,endowment for the ,arts for the support of projects and productions in the arts1 including arts education and public outreach activities1 through assistance to organizations and individuals pursuant to section #e of the ,act1 for program support1 and for administering the functions of the ,act1 to remain available until expended4 ,national endowment for the humanities ,grants and administration ,for necessary expenses to carry out the ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and the ,humanities ,act of #aife1 #adf1jba1jjj to remain available until expended1 of which #ace1aba1jjj shall be available for support of activities in the humanities1 pursuant to section #g7;c7 of the ,act and for administering the functions of the ,act2 and #aj1ijj1jjj shall be available to carry out the matching grants program pursuant to section #aj7;a77#b7 of the ,act1 including #h1ejj1jjj for the purposes of section #g7;h73 ,provided1 ,that appropriations for carrying out section #aj7;a77#b7 shall be available for obligation only in such amounts as may be equal to the total amounts of gifts1 bequests1 devises of money1 and other property accepted by the chairman or by grantees of the ,national ,endowment for the ,humanities under the provisions of sections #aa7;a77#b77;,b7 and #aa7;a77#c77;,b7 during the current and preceding fiscal years for which equal amounts have not previously been appropriated4 ,administrative provisions ,none of the funds appropriated to the ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and the ,humanities may be used to process any grant or contract documents which do not include the text of #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aiac3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated to the ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and the ,humanities may be used for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that funds from nonappropriated sources may be used as necessary for official reception and representation expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,chairperson of the ,national ,endowment for the ,arts may approve grants of up to #aj1jjj1 if in the aggregate the amount of such grants does not exceed #e percent of the sums appropriated for grantmaking purposes per year3 ,provided further1 ,that such small grant actions are taken pursuant to the terms of an expressed and direct delegation of authority from the ,national ,council on the ,arts to the ,chairperson4 ,commission of fine arts ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses of the ,commission of ,fine ,arts under ,chapter #ia of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 #b1ebd1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,commission is authorized to charge fees to cover the full costs of its publications1 and such fees shall be credited to this account as an offsetting collection1 to remain available until expended without further appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,commission is authorized to accept gifts1 including objects1 papers1 artwork1 drawings and artifacts1 that pertain to the history and design of the ,nation's ,capital or the history and activities of the ,commission of ,fine ,arts1 for the purpose of artistic display1 study or education4 ,national ,capital ,arts and ,cultural ,affairs ,for necessary expenses as authorized by ,public ,law #ii-aij 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ief;a71 #b1jjj1jjj4 ,advisory council on historic preservation ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation 7,public ,law #hi-ffe71 #f1bjd1jjj4 ,national capital planning commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,capital ,planning ,commission under chapter #hg of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 #g1idh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that one-quarter of #a percent of the funds provided under this heading may be used for official reception and representational expenses associated with hosting international visitors engaged in the planning and physical development of world capitals4 ,united states holocaust memorial museum ,holocaust memorial museum ,for expenses of the ,holocaust ,memorial ,museum1 as authorized by ,public ,law #ajf-bib 7#cf ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja-bcaj71 #eb1che1jjj1 of which #eae1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for the ,museum's equipment replacement program2 and of which #a1ijj1jjj for the ,museum's repair and rehabilitation program and #a1bfd1jjj for the ,museum's outreach initiatives program shall remain available until expended4 ,dwight ,d4 ,eisenhower ,memorial ,commission ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses1 including the costs of construction design1 of the ,dwight ,d4 ,eisenhower ,memorial ,commission1 #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,iv ,general provisions 7including transfers of funds7 ,restriction on use of funds #dja4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be available for any activity or the publication or distribution of literature that in any way tends to promote public support or opposition to any legislative proposal on which ,congressional action is not complete other than to communicate to ,members of ,congress as described in #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #aiac4 ,obligation of appropriations #djb4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein4 ,disclosure of administrative expenses #djc4 ,the amount and basis of estimated overhead charges1 deductions1 reserves or holdbacks1 including working capital fund and cost pool charges1 from programs1 projects1 activities and subactivities to support government-wide1 departmental1 agency1 or bureau administrative functions or headquarters1 regional1 or central operations shall be presented in annual budget justifications and subject to approval by the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 ,changes to such estimates shall be presented to the ,committees on ,appropriations for approval4 ,mining applications #djd4 7a7 ,limitation of ,funds ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available pursuant to this ,act shall be obligated or expended to accept or process applications for a patent for any mining or mill site claim located under the general mining laws4 7b7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply if the ,secretary of the ,interior determines that1 for the claim concerned 7#a7 a patent application was filed with the ,secretary on or before ,september #cj1 #aiid2 and 7#b7 all requirements established under sections #bcbe and #bcbf of the ,revised ,statutes 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #bi and #cj7 for vein or lode claims1 sections #bcbi1 #bccj1 #bcca1 and #bccc of the ,revised ,statutes 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #ce1 #cf1 and #cg7 for placer claims1 and section #bccg of the ,revised ,statutes 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #db7 for mill site claims1 as the case may be1 were fully complied with by the applicant by that date4 7c7 ,report ,on ,september #cj1 #bjae1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall file with the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report on actions taken by the ,department under the plan submitted pursuant to section #cad7;c7 of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiig 7,public ,law #ajd-bjh74 7d7 ,mineral ,examinations ,in order to process patent applications in a timely and responsible manner1 upon the request of a patent applicant1 the ,secretary of the ,interior shall allow the applicant to fund a qualified third-party contractor to be selected by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management to conduct a mineral examination of the mining claims or mill sites contained in a patent application as set forth in subsection 7b74 ,the ,bureau of ,land ,management shall have the sole responsibility to choose and pay the third-party contractor in accordance with the standard procedures employed by the ,bureau of ,land ,management in the retention of third-party contractors4 ,contract support costs1 prior year limitation #dje4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 amounts appropriated to or otherwise designated in committee reports for the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and the ,indian ,health ,service by ,public ,laws #ajc-ach1 #ajc-ccb1 #ajd-acd1 #ajd-bjh1 #aje-hc1 #aje-bgg1 #ajf-aac1 #ajf-bia1 #ajg-fc1 #ajh-g1 #ajh-ajh1 #ajh-ddg1 #aji-ed1 #aji-bhi1 division ,b and ,continuing ,appropriations ,resolution1 #bjjg 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aji-bhi1 as amended by ,public ,laws #aaj-e and #aaj-bh71 ,public ,laws #aaj-ib1 #aaj-aaf1 #aaj-acg1 #aaj-adi1 #aaj-afa1 #aaj-cbi1 #aaa-f1 #aaa-h1 #aaa-hh1 #aab-aj1 #aab-gd1 and #aac-f for payments for contract support costs associated with self-determination or self-governance contracts1 grants1 compacts1 or annual funding agreements with the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs or the ,indian ,health ,service as funded by such ,acts1 are the total amounts available for fiscal years #aiid through #bjac for such purposes1 except that the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 tribes and tribal organizations may use their tribal priority allocations for unmet contract support costs of ongoing contracts1 grants1 self-governance compacts1 or annual funding agreements4 ,contract support costs1 fiscal year #bjad limitation #djf4 ,amounts provided under the headings ,department of the ,interior1 ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 ,operation of ,indian ,programs and ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,indian ,health ,service1 ,indian ,health ,services in the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gf7 are the only amounts available for contract support costs arising out of self-determination or self-governance contracts1 grants1 compacts1 or annual funding agreements with the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs or the ,indian ,health ,service for activities funded by the fiscal year #bjad appropriation3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts provided by that ,act are not available for payment of claims for contract support costs for prior years1 or for repayments of payments for settlements or judgments awarding contract support costs for prior years4 ,contract support costs1 fiscal year #bjae limitation #djg4 ,amounts provided by this ,act for fiscal year #bjae under the headings ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,indian ,health ,service1 ,indian ,health ,services and ,department of the ,interior1 ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 ,operation of ,indian ,programs are the only amounts available for contract support costs arising out of self-determination or self-governance contracts1 grants1 compacts1 or annual funding agreements for fiscal year #bjae with the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs or the ,indian ,health ,service3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts provided by this ,act are not available for payment of claims for contract support costs for prior years1 or for repayments of payments for settlements or judgments awarding contract support costs for prior years4 ,forest management plans #djh4 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall not be considered to be in violation of subparagraph #f7;f77#e77;,a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd7;f77#e77;,a77 solely because more than #ae years have passed without revision of the plan for a unit of the ,national ,forest ,system4 ,nothing in this section exempts the ,secretary from any other requirement of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjj et seq47 or any other law3 ,provided1 ,that if the ,secretary is not acting expeditiously and in good faith1 within the funding available1 to revise a plan for a unit of the ,national ,forest ,system1 this section shall be void with respect to such plan and a court of proper jurisdiction may order completion of the plan on an accelerated basis4 ,prohibition within national monuments #dji4 ,no funds provided in this ,act may be expended to conduct preleasing1 leasing and related activities under either the ,mineral ,leasing ,act 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 or the ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,lands ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #acca et seq47 within the boundaries of a ,national ,monument established pursuant to the ,act of ,june #h1 #aijf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dca et seq47 as such boundary existed on ,january #bj1 #bjja1 except where such activities are allowed under the ,presidential proclamation establishing such monument4 ,limitation on takings #daj4 ,unless otherwise provided herein1 no funds appropriated in this ,act for the acquisition of lands or interests in lands may be expended for the filing of declarations of taking or complaints in condemnation without the approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that this provision shall not apply to funds appropriated to implement the ,everglades ,national ,park ,protection and ,expansion ,act of #aihi1 or to funds appropriated for ,federal assistance to the ,state of ,florida to acquire lands for ,everglades restoration purposes4 ,timber sale requirements #daa4 ,no timber sale in ,alaska's ,region #aj shall be advertised if the indicated rate is deficit 7defined as the value of the timber is not sufficient to cover all logging and stumpage costs and provide a normal profit and risk allowance under the ,forest ,service's appraisal process7 when appraised using a residual value appraisal4 ,the western red cedar timber from those sales which is surplus to the needs of the domestic processors in ,alaska1 shall be made available to domestic processors in the contiguous #dh ,united ,states at prevailing domestic prices4 ,all additional western red cedar volume not sold to ,alaska or contiguous #dh ,united ,states domestic processors may be exported to foreign markets at the election of the timber sale holder4 ,all ,alaska yellow cedar may be sold at prevailing export prices at the election of the timber sale holder4 ,prohibition on no-bid contracts #dab4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act to executive branch agencies may be used to enter into any ,federal contract unless such contract is entered into in accordance with the requirements of ,chapter #cc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 or ,chapter #acg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 unless-- 7#a7 ,federal law specifically authorizes a contract to be entered into without regard for these requirements1 including formula grants for ,states1 or federally recognized ,indian tribes2 or 7#b7 such contract is authorized by the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education and ,assistance ,act 7,public ,law #ic-fch1 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej et seq47 or by any other ,federal laws that specifically authorize a contract within an ,indian tribe as defined in section #d7;e7 of that ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7e772 or 7#c7 such contract was awarded prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,posting of reports #dac4 7a7 ,any agency receiving funds made available in this ,act1 shall1 subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 post on the public website of that agency any report required to be submitted by the ,congress in this or any other ,act1 upon the determination by the head of the agency that it shall serve the national interest4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a report if-- 7#a7 the public posting of the report compromises national security2 or 7#b7 the report contains proprietary information4 7c7 ,the head of the agency posting such report shall do so only after such report has been made available to the requesting ,committee or ,committees of ,congress for no less than #de days4 ,national endowment for the arts grant guidelines #dad4 ,of the funds provided to the ,national ,endowment for the ,arts-- 7#a7 ,the ,chairperson shall only award a grant to an individual if such grant is awarded to such individual for a literature fellowship1 ,national ,heritage ,fellowship1 or ,american ,jazz ,masters ,fellowship4 7#b7 ,the ,chairperson shall establish procedures to ensure that no funding provided through a grant1 except a grant made to a ,state or local arts agency1 or regional group1 may be used to make a grant to any other organization or individual to conduct activity independent of the direct grant recipient4 ,nothing in this subsection shall prohibit payments made in exchange for goods and services4 7#c7 ,no grant shall be used for seasonal support to a group1 unless the application is specific to the contents of the season1 including identified programs and_/or projects4 ,national endowment for the arts program priorities #dae4 7a7 ,in providing services or awarding financial assistance under the ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and the ,humanities ,act of #aife from funds appropriated under this ,act1 the ,chairperson of the ,national ,endowment for the ,arts shall ensure that priority is given to providing services or awarding financial assistance for projects1 productions1 workshops1 or programs that serve underserved populations4 7b7 ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term underserved population means a population of individuals1 including urban minorities1 who have historically been outside the purview of arts and humanities programs due to factors such as a high incidence of income below the poverty line or to geographic isolation4 7#b7 ,the term poverty line means the poverty line 7as defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and revised annually in accordance with section #fgc7b7 of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb7b777 applicable to a family of the size involved4 7c7 ,in providing services and awarding financial assistance under the ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and ,humanities ,act of #aife with funds appropriated by this ,act1 the ,chairperson of the ,national ,endowment for the ,arts shall ensure that priority is given to providing services or awarding financial assistance for projects1 productions1 workshops1 or programs that will encourage public knowledge1 education1 understanding1 and appreciation of the arts4 7d7 ,with funds appropriated by this ,act to carry out section #e of the ,national ,foundation on the ,arts and ,humanities ,act of #aife-- 7#a7 the ,chairperson shall establish a grant category for projects1 productions1 workshops1 or programs that are of national impact or availability or are able to tour several ,states2 7#b7 the ,chairperson shall not make grants exceeding #ae percent1 in the aggregate1 of such funds to any single ,state1 excluding grants made under the authority of paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 the ,chairperson shall report to the ,congress annually and by ,state1 on grants awarded by the ,chairperson in each grant category under section #e of such ,act2 and 7#d7 the ,chairperson shall encourage the use of grants to improve and support community-based music performance and education4 ,arts ,indemnity ,limitations #daf4 ,section #e of the ,arts and ,artifacts ,indemnity ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #igd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #g1ejj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking #a1bjj1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1hjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #gej1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 ,status of balances of appropriations #dag4 ,the ,department of the ,interior1 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,forest ,service1 and the ,indian ,health ,service shall provide the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate quarterly reports on the status of balances of appropriations including all uncommitted1 committed1 and unobligated funds in each program and activity4 ,report on use of climate change funds #dah4 ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,president's fiscal year #bjaf budget request is submitted to the ,congress1 the ,president shall submit a comprehensive report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate describing in detail all ,federal agency funding1 domestic and international1 for climate change programs1 projects1 and activities in fiscal years #bjad and #bjae1 including an accounting of funding by agency with each agency identifying climate change programs1 projects1 and activities and associated costs by line item as presented in the ,president's ,budget ,appendix1 and including citations and linkages where practicable to each strategic plan that is driving funding within each climate change program1 project1 and activity listed in the report4 ,prohibition on use of funds #dai4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds made available in this ,act or any other ,act may be used to promulgate or implement any regulation requiring the issuance of permits under title ,v of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gffa et seq47 for carbon dioxide1 nitrous oxide1 water vapor1 or methane emissions resulting from biological processes associated with livestock production4 ,greenhouse gas reporting restrictions #dbj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds made available in this or any other ,act may be used to implement any provision in a rule1 if that provision requires mandatory reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from manure management systems4 ,american battlefield protection program grants #dba4 ,section #gcja7;c7 of ,public ,law #aaa-aa 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfik-#a7;c77 is amended by striking #bjad and inserting #bjba4 ,recreation ,fee #dbb4 ,section #haj of the ,federal ,lands ,recreation ,enhancement ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fhji7 is amended by striking #aj years after ,december #h1 #bjjd and inserting on ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,modification of authorities #dbc4 7a7 ,section #hafb7m77#c7 of the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjj 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #hijc note2 ,public ,law #ajf-gi7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjad and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjae4 7b7 ,for fiscal year #bjae1 the authority provided by the provisos under the heading ,dwight ,d4 ,eisenhower ,memorial ,commission--,capital ,construction in division ,e of ,public ,law #aab-gd shall not be in effect4 ,,use ,,of ,,american ,,iron ,,and ,,steel #dbd4 7a7 7#a7 ,none of the funds made available by a ,state water pollution control revolving fund as authorized by section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab7 shall be used for a project for the construction1 alteration1 maintenance1 or repair of a public water system or treatment works unless all of the iron and steel products used in the project are produced in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,in this section1 the term iron and steel products means the following products made primarily of iron or steel3 lined or unlined pipes and fittings1 manhole covers and other municipal castings1 hydrants1 tanks1 flanges1 pipe clamps and restraints1 valves1 structural steel1 reinforced precast concrete1 and construction materials4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply in any case or category of cases in which the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7in this section referred to as the ,administrator7 finds that-- 7#a7 applying subsection 7a7 would be inconsistent with the public interest2 7#b7 iron and steel products are not produced in the ,united ,states in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality2 or 7#c7 inclusion of iron and steel products produced in the ,united ,states will increase the cost of the overall project by more than #be percent4 7c7 ,if the ,administrator receives a request for a waiver under this section1 the ,administrator shall make available to the public on an informal basis a copy of the request and information available to the ,administrator concerning the request1 and shall allow for informal public input on the request for at least #ae days prior to making a finding based on the request4 ,the ,administrator shall make the request and accompanying information available by electronic means1 including on the official public ,internet ,web site of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7d7 ,this section shall be applied in a manner consistent with ,united ,states obligations under international agreements4 7e7 ,the ,administrator may retain up to #j4be percent of the funds appropriated in this ,act for the ,clean and ,drinking ,water ,state ,revolving ,funds for carrying out the provisions described in subsection 7a77#a7 for management and oversight of the requirements of this section4 7f7 ,this section does not apply with respect to a project if a ,state agency approves the engineering plans and specifications for the project1 in that agency's capacity to approve such plans and specifications prior to a project requesting bids1 prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,funding ,prohibition #dbe4 ,none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used to regulate the lead content of ammunition1 ammunition components1 or fishing tackle under the ,toxic ,substances ,control ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq47 or any other law4 ,this division may be cited as the ,department of the ,interior1 ,environment1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,g ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,i ,department of ,labor ,employment and training administration ,training and employment services 7,including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7referred to in this ,act as ,,wioa71 the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg1 and the ,women in ,apprenticeship and ,non-,traditional ,occupations ,act of #aiib 7,,wanto ,act71 #c1aci1gjf1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 shall be available4 ,of the amounts provided3 7#a7 for grants to ,states for adult employment and training activities1 youth activities1 and dislocated worker employment and training activities1 #b1fbd1ajh1jjj as follows3 7,a7 #ggf1gcf1jjj for adult employment and training activities1 of which #fd1gcf1jjj shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjae1 through ,june #cj1 #bjaf1 and of which #gab1jjj1jjj shall be available for the period ,october #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf2 7,b7 #hca1hdb1jjj for youth activities1 which shall be available for the period ,april #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf2 and 7,c7 #a1jae1ecj1jjj for dislocated worker employment and training activities1 of which #aee1ecj1jjj shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf1 and of which #hfj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the period ,october #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #abh7;a77#a7 of the ,,wioa1 the amount available to the ,governor for statewide workforce investment activities shall not exceed #aj percent of the amount allotted to the ,state from each of the appropriations under the preceding subparagraphs2 7#b7 for federally administered programs1 #dbi1ebj1jjj as follows3 7,a7 #bbj1hei1jjj for the dislocated workers assistance national reserve1 of which #bj1hei1jjj shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjae through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and of which #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the period ,october #a1 #bjae through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided to carry out section #acb7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,,wioa may be used to provide assistance to a ,state for statewide or local use in order to address cases where there have been worker dislocations across multiple sectors or across multiple local areas and such workers remain dislocated2 coordinate the ,state workforce development plan with emerging economic development needs2 and train such eligible dislocated workers3 ,provided further1 ,that funds provided to carry out sections #afh7;b7 and #afi7;c7 of the ,,wioa may be used for technical assistance and demonstration projects1 respectively1 that provide assistance to new entrants in the workforce and incumbent workers3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #afh7;b7 of the ,,wioa and section #agj7;b7 of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7referred to in this ,act as ,,wia71 of the funds provided under this subparagraph1 and the funds available from the appropriation under this subparagraph under the authority of the ,,wia in ,public ,law #aac-gf1 the ,secretary of ,labor 7referred to in this title as ,secretary7 may reserve not more than #aj percent of such funds to provide technical assistance and carry out additional activities related to the transition to the ,,wioa2 7,b7 #df1jhb1jjj for ,native ,american programs1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf2 7,c7 #ha1hif1jjj for migrant and seasonal farmworker programs under section #afg of the ,,wioa1 including #ge1hhe1jjj for formula grants 7of which not less than #gj percent shall be for employment and training services71 #e1eag1jjj for migrant and seasonal housing 7of which not less than #gj percent shall be for permanent housing71 and #did1jjj for other discretionary purposes1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law or related regulation1 the ,department of ,labor shall take no action limiting the number or proportion of eligible participants receiving related assistance services or discouraging grantees from providing such services2 7,d7 #iid1jjj for carrying out the ,,wanto ,act1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf2 and 7,e7 #gi1fhi1jjj for ,youth,build activities as described in section #aga of the ,,wioa1 which shall be available for the period ,april #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf2 7#c7 for national activities1 #hf1jgh1jjj1 as follows3 7,a7 #hb1jgh1jjj for ex-offender activities1 under the authority of section #afi of the ,,wioa and section #bab of the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg1 which shall be available for the period ,april #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that of this amount1 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be for competitive grants to national and regional intermediaries for activities that prepare young ex-offenders and school dropouts for employment1 with a priority for projects serving high-crime1 high-poverty areas2 and 7,b7 #d1jjj1jjj for the ,workforce ,data ,quality ,initiative1 under the authority of section #afi of the ,,wioa1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf4 ,job ,corps 7including transfer of funds7 ,to carry out subtitle ,c of title ,i of the ,,wioa1 including ,federal administrative expenses1 the purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles1 the construction1 alteration1 and repairs of buildings and other facilities1 and the purchase of real property for training centers as authorized by the ,,wioa1 #a1fhh1aee1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 as follows3 7#a7 #a1ehj1hbe1jjj for ,job ,corps ,operations1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf2 7#b7 #ge1jjj1jjj for construction1 rehabilitation and acquisition of ,job ,corps ,centers1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjah1 and which may include the acquisition1 maintenance1 and repair of major items of equipment3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer up to #ae percent of such funds to meet the operational needs of such centers or to achieve administrative efficiencies3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds transferred pursuant to the preceding proviso shall not be available for obligation after ,june #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer2 and 7#c7 #cb1ccj1jjj for necessary expenses of ,job ,corps1 including expenses under the authority of the ,,wia1 which shall be available for obligation for the period ,october #a1 #bjad through ,september #cj1 #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that no funds from any other appropriation shall be used to provide meal services at or for ,job ,corps centers3 ,provided further1 ,that an entity operating a ,job ,corps center that is ranked among the top #e percent of all ,job ,corps centers based on the ,outcome ,measurement ,system for program year #bjac shall be eligible to compete in any selection process to operate such center that is carried out during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjad and ending on ,june #cj1 #bjae4 ,community service employment for older americans ,to carry out title ,v of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7referred to in this ,act as ,,oaa71 #dcd1cga1jjj1 which shall be available for the period ,july #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf1 and may be recaptured and reobligated in accordance with section #eag7;c7 of the ,,oaa4 ,federal unemployment benefits and allowances ,for payments during fiscal year #bjae of trade adjustment benefit payments and allowances under part ,i of subchapter ,b of chapter #b of title ,,ii of the ,trade ,act of #aigd1 and section #bdf of that ,act2 and for training1 employment and case management services1 allowances for job search and relocation1 and related ,state administrative expenses under part ,,ii of subchapter ,b of chapter #b of title ,,ii of the ,trade ,act of #aigd1 and including benefit payments1 allowances1 training1 employment and case management services1 and related ,state administration provided pursuant to section #bca7;a7 and section #bcc7;b7 of the ,trade ,adjustment ,assistance ,extension ,act of #bjaa1 #gaj1fjj1jjj1 together with such amounts as may be necessary to be charged to the subsequent appropriation for payments for any period subsequent to ,september #ae1 #bjae4 ,state unemployment insurance and employment service operations ,for authorized administrative expenses1 #ha1eff1jjj1 together with not to exceed #c1die1ehd1jjj which may be expended from the ,employment ,security ,administration ,account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund 7the ,trust ,fund71 of which3 7#a7 #b1geg1gic1jjj from the ,trust ,fund is for grants to ,states for the administration of ,state unemployment insurance laws as authorized under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act 7including not less than #fj1jjj1jjj to conduct in-person reemployment and eligibility assessments and unemployment insurance improper payment reviews1 and to provide reemployment services and referrals to training as appropriate1 #aj1jjj1jjj for activities to address the misclassification of workers1 and #c1jjj1jjj for continued support of the ,unemployment ,insurance ,integrity ,center of ,excellence71 the administration of unemployment insurance for ,federal employees and for ex-service members as authorized under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #heja-hebc1 and the administration of trade readjustment allowances1 reemployment trade adjustment assistance1 and alternative trade adjustment assistance under the ,trade ,act of #aigd and under sections #bca7;a7 and #bcc7;b7 of the ,trade ,adjustment ,assistance ,extension ,act of #bjaa1 and shall be available for obligation by the ,states through ,december #ca1 #bjae1 except that funds used for automation acquisitions shall be available for ,federal obligation through ,december #ca1 #bjae1 and for ,state obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjag1 or1 if the automation acquisition is being carried out through consortia of ,states1 for ,state obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 and for expenditure through ,september #cj1 #bjba1 and funds for competitive grants awarded to ,states for improved operations1 to conduct in-person assessments and reviews and provide reemployment services and referrals1 and to address misclassification of workers shall be available for ,federal obligation through ,december #ca1 #bjae and for obligation by the ,states through ,september #cj1 #bjag1 and funds used for unemployment insurance workloads experienced by the ,states through ,september #cj1 #bjae shall be available for ,federal obligation through ,december #ca1 #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided under this heading for fiscal year #bjaa through fiscal year #bjad for automation acquisitions that are being carried out by consortia of ,states shall be available for expenditure by the ,states for six fiscal years after the fiscal year in which the funds were obligated to the ,states2 7#b7 #ab1hib1jjj from the ,trust ,fund is for national activities necessary to support the administration of the ,federal-,state unemployment insurance system2 7#c7 #fdb1gga1jjj from the ,trust ,fund1 together with #ba1dac1jjj from the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury1 is for grants to ,states in accordance with section #f of the ,wagner-,peyser ,act1 and shall be available for ,federal obligation for the period ,july #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf2 7#d7 #ai1hah1jjj from the ,trust ,fund is for national activities of the ,employment ,service1 including administration of the work opportunity tax credit under section #ea of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 and the provision of technical assistance and staff training under the ,wagner-,peyser ,act2 7#e7 #fb1caj1jjj from the ,trust ,fund is for the administration of foreign labor certifications and related activities under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act and related laws1 of which #dh1jbh1jjj shall be available for the ,federal administration of such activities1 and #ad1bhb1jjj shall be available for grants to ,states for the administration of such activities2 and 7#f7 #fj1aec1jjj from the ,general ,fund is to provide workforce information1 national electronic tools1 and one-stop system building under the ,wagner-,peyser ,act and shall be available for ,federal obligation for the period ,july #a1 #bjae through ,june #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that to the extent that the ,average ,weekly ,insured ,unemployment 7,,awiu7 for fiscal year #bjae is projected by the ,department of ,labor to exceed #b1ieg1jjj1 an additional #bh1fjj1jjj from the ,trust ,fund shall be available for obligation for every #ajj1jjj increase in the ,,awiu level 7including a pro rata amount for any increment less than #ajj1jjj7 to carry out title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated in this ,act that are allotted to a ,state to carry out activities under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act may be used by such ,state to assist other ,states in carrying out activities under such title ,,iii if the other ,states include areas that have suffered a major disaster declared by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use funds appropriated for grants to ,states under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act to make payments on behalf of ,states for the use of the ,national ,directory of ,new ,hires under section #dec7;j77#h7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use funds appropriated for grants to ,states under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act to make payments on behalf of ,states to the entity operating the ,state ,information ,data ,exchange ,system3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated in this ,act which are used to establish a national one-stop career center system1 or which are used to support the national activities of the ,federal-,state unemployment insurance1 employment service1 or immigration programs1 may be obligated in contracts1 grants1 or agreements with ,states and non-,state entities3 ,provided further1 ,that ,states awarded competitive grants for improved operations under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act1 or awarded grants to support the national activities of the ,federal-,state unemployment insurance system1 may award subgrants to other ,states under such grants1 subject to the conditions applicable to the grants3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this ,act for activities authorized under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act and the ,wagner-,peyser ,act may be used by ,states to fund integrated ,unemployment ,insurance and ,employment ,service automation efforts1 notwithstanding cost allocation principles prescribed under the ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#hg3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary1 at the request of a ,state participating in a consortium with other ,states1 may reallot funds allotted to such ,state under title ,,iii of the ,social ,security ,act to other ,states participating in the consortium in order to carry out activities that benefit the administration of the unemployment compensation law of the ,state making the request3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may collect fees for the costs associated with additional data collection1 analyses1 and reporting services relating to the ,national ,agricultural ,workers ,survey requested by ,state and local governments1 public and private institutions of higher education1 and non-profit organizations and may utilize such sums1 in accordance with the provisions of #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #i;a1 for the ,national ,agricultural ,workers ,survey infrastructure1 methodology1 and data to meet the information collection and reporting needs of such entities1 which shall be credited to this appropriation and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for such purposes4 ,in addition1 #bj1jjj1jjj from the ,employment ,security ,administration ,account of the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund shall be available for in-person reemployment and eligibility assessments and unemployment insurance improper payment reviews and to provide reemployment services and referrals to training as appropriate1 which shall be available for ,federal obligations through ,december #ca1 #bjae1 and for ,state obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,advances to the unemployment trust fund and other funds ,for repayable advances to the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund as authorized by sections #ije7;d7 and #abjc of the ,social ,security ,act1 and to the ,black ,lung ,disability ,trust ,fund as authorized by section #ieja7;c77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and for nonrepayable advances to the revolving fund established by section #ija7;e7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 to the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #heji1 and to the ,federal ,unemployment ,benefits and ,allowances account1 such sums as may be necessary1 which shall be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,program administration ,for expenses of administering employment and training programs1 #ajd1egg1jjj1 together with not to exceed #di1ihb1jjj which may be expended from the ,employment ,security ,administration ,account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund4 ,employee benefits security administration ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,employee ,benefits ,security ,administration1 #aha1jjj1jjj4 ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation ,pension benefit guaranty corporation fund ,the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation 7,corporation7 is authorized to make such expenditures1 including financial assistance authorized by subtitle ,e of title ,,iv of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 within limits of funds and borrowing authority available to the ,corporation1 and in accord with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations1 as provided by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #iajd1 as may be necessary in carrying out the program1 including associated administrative expenses1 through ,september #cj1 #bjae1 for the ,corporation3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds available to the ,corporation for fiscal year #bjae shall be available for obligations for administrative expenses in excess of #dae1cid1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent that the number of new plan participants in plans terminated by the ,corporation exceeds #ajj1jjj in fiscal year #bjae1 an amount not to exceed an additional #i1bjj1jjj shall be available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for obligation for administrative expenses for every #bj1jjj additional terminated participants3 ,provided further1 ,that obligations in excess of the amounts provided in this paragraph may be incurred for unforeseen and extraordinary pretermination expenses or extraordinary multiemployer program related expenses after approval by the ,office of ,management and ,budget and notification of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 ,wage and ,hour ,division ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,wage and ,hour ,division1 including reimbursement to ,state1 ,federal1 and local agencies and their employees for inspection services rendered1 #bbg1ejj1jjj4 ,office of ,labor-,management ,standards ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,office of ,labor-,management ,standards1 #ci1abi1jjj4 ,office of ,federal ,contract ,compliance ,programs ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,office of ,federal ,contract ,compliance ,programs1 #ajf1dgf1jjj4 ,office of ,workers' ,compensation ,programs ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,office of ,workers' ,compensation ,programs1 #aaj1hbc1jjj1 together with #b1agg1jjj which may be expended from the ,special ,fund in accordance with sections #ci7;c71 #dd7;d71 and #dd7;j7 of the ,longshore and ,harbor ,workers' ,compensation ,act4 ,special benefits 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the payment of compensation1 benefits1 and expenses 7except administrative expenses7 accruing during the current or any prior fiscal year authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #ha2 continuation of benefits as provided for under the heading ,civilian ,war ,benefits in the ,federal ,security ,agency ,appropriation ,act1 #aidg2 the ,employees' ,compensation ,commission ,appropriation ,act1 #aidd2 sections #d7;c7 and #e7;f7 of the ,war ,claims ,act of #aidh2 and #ej percent of the additional compensation and benefits required by section #aj7;h7 of the ,longshore and ,harbor ,workers' ,compensation ,act1 #baj1jjj1jjj1 together with such amounts as may be necessary to be charged to the subsequent year appropriation for the payment of compensation and other benefits for any period subsequent to ,august #ae of the current year3 ,provided1 ,that amounts appropriated may be used under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #hajd by the ,secretary to reimburse an employer1 who is not the employer at the time of injury1 for portions of the salary of a re-employed1 disabled beneficiary3 ,provided further1 ,that balances of reimbursements unobligated on ,september #cj1 #bjad1 shall remain available until expended for the payment of compensation1 benefits1 and expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition there shall be transferred to this appropriation from the ,postal ,service and from any other corporation or instrumentality required under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #hadg7;c7 to pay an amount for its fair share of the cost of administration1 such sums as the ,secretary determines to be the cost of administration for employees of such fair share entities through ,september #cj1 #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that of those funds transferred to this account from the fair share entities to pay the cost of administration of the ,federal ,employees' ,compensation ,act1 #fj1ccd1jjj shall be made available to the ,secretary as follows3 7#a7 ,for enhancement and maintenance of automated data processing systems operations and telecommunications systems1 #ai1dii1jjj2 7#b7 ,for automated workload processing operations1 including document imaging1 centralized mail intake1 and medical bill processing1 #bb1ifh1jjj2 7#c7 ,for periodic roll disability management and medical review1 #af1dhb1jjj2 7#d7 ,for program integrity1 #a1che1jjj2 and 7#e7 ,the remaining funds shall be paid into the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may require that any person filing a notice of injury or a claim for benefits under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #ha1 or the ,longshore and ,harbor ,workers' ,compensation ,act1 provide as part of such notice and claim1 such identifying information 7including ,social ,security account number7 as such regulations may prescribe4 ,special benefits for disabled coal miners ,for carrying out title ,,iv of the ,federal ,mine ,safety and ,health ,act of #aigg1 as amended by ,public ,law #ajg-bge1 #gg1bfb1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,for making after ,july #ca of the current fiscal year1 benefit payments to individuals under title ,,iv of such ,act1 for costs incurred in the current fiscal year1 such amounts as may be necessary4 ,for making benefit payments under title ,,iv for the first quarter of fiscal year #bjaf1 #ba1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,administrative expenses1 energy employees occupational illness compensation fund ,for necessary expenses to administer the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act1 #ef1djf1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may require that any person filing a claim for benefits under the ,act provide as part of such claim such identifying information 7including ,social ,security account number7 as may be prescribed4 ,black lung disability trust fund 7including transfer of funds7 ,such sums as may be necessary from the ,black ,lung ,disability ,trust ,fund 7the ,fund71 to remain available until expended1 for payment of all benefits authorized by section #ieja7;d77#a71 7#b71 7#f71 and 7#g7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and repayment of1 and payment of interest on advances1 as authorized by section #ieja7;d77#d7 of that ,act4 ,in addition1 the following amounts may be expended from the ,fund for fiscal year #bjae for expenses of operation and administration of the ,black ,lung ,benefits program1 as authorized by section #ieja7;d77#e73 not to exceed #cc1cba1jjj for transfer to the ,office of ,workers' ,compensation ,programs1 ,salaries and ,expenses2 not to exceed #cj1djc1jjj for transfer to ,departmental ,management1 ,salaries and ,expenses2 not to exceed #cbg1jjj for transfer to ,departmental ,management1 ,office of ,inspector ,general2 and not to exceed #cef1jjj for payments into miscellaneous receipts for the expenses of the ,department of the ,treasury4 ,occupational safety and health administration ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration1 #eeb1ghg1jjj1 including not to exceed #ajj1hej1jjj which shall be the maximum amount available for grants to ,states under section #bc7;g7 of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act 7the ,act71 which grants shall be no less than #ej percent of the costs of ,state occupational safety and health programs required to be incurred under plans approved by the ,secretary under section #ah of the ,act2 and1 in addition1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration may retain up to #dii1jjj per fiscal year of training institute course tuition and fees1 otherwise authorized by law to be collected1 and may utilize such sums for occupational safety and health training and education3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 the ,secretary is authorized1 during the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjae1 to collect and retain fees for services provided to ,nationally ,recognized ,testing ,laboratories1 and may utilize such sums1 in accordance with the provisions of #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #i;a1 to administer national and international laboratory recognition programs that ensure the safety of equipment and products used by workers in the workplace3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated under this paragraph shall be obligated or expended to prescribe1 issue1 administer1 or enforce any standard1 rule1 regulation1 or order under the ,act which is applicable to any person who is engaged in a farming operation which does not maintain a temporary labor camp and employs #aj or fewer employees3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds appropriated under this paragraph shall be obligated or expended to administer or enforce any standard1 rule1 regulation1 or order under the ,act with respect to any employer of #aj or fewer employees who is included within a category having a ,days ,away1 ,restricted1 or ,transferred 7,,dart7 occupational injury and illness rate1 at the most precise industrial classification code for which such data are published1 less than the national average rate as such rates are most recently published by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 in accordance with section #bd of the ,act1 except-- 7#a7 to provide1 as authorized by the ,act1 consultation1 technical assistance1 educational and training services1 and to conduct surveys and studies2 7#b7 to conduct an inspection or investigation in response to an employee complaint1 to issue a citation for violations found during such inspection1 and to assess a penalty for violations which are not corrected within a reasonable abatement period and for any willful violations found2 7#c7 to take any action authorized by the ,act with respect to imminent dangers2 7#d7 to take any action authorized by the ,act with respect to health hazards2 7#e7 to take any action authorized by the ,act with respect to a report of an employment accident which is fatal to one or more employees or which results in hospitalization of two or more employees1 and to take any action pursuant to such investigation authorized by the ,act2 and 7#f7 to take any action authorized by the ,act with respect to complaints of discrimination against employees for exercising rights under the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the foregoing proviso shall not apply to any person who is engaged in a farming operation which does not maintain a temporary labor camp and employs #aj or fewer employees3 ,provided further1 ,that #aj1ecg1jjj shall be available for ,susan ,harwood training grants4 ,mine safety and health administration ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration1 #cge1hhg1jjj1 including purchase and bestowal of certificates and trophies in connection with mine rescue and first-aid work1 and the hire of passenger motor vehicles1 including up to #b1jjj1jjj for mine rescue and recovery activities and not less than #h1dda1jjj for state assistance grants3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 not to exceed #gej1jjj may be collected by the ,national ,mine ,health and ,safety ,academy for room1 board1 tuition1 and the sale of training materials1 otherwise authorized by law to be collected1 to be available for mine safety and health education and training activities3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 the ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration is authorized to collect and retain up to #b1dii1jjj from fees collected for the approval and certification of equipment1 materials1 and explosives for use in mines1 and may utilize such sums for such activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary is authorized to accept lands1 buildings1 equipment1 and other contributions from public and private sources and to prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies1 ,federal1 ,state1 or private3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration is authorized to promote health and safety education and training in the mining community through cooperative programs with ,states1 industry1 and safety associations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary is authorized to recognize the ,joseph ,a4 ,holmes ,safety ,association as a principal safety association and1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 may provide funds and1 with or without reimbursement1 personnel1 including service of ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration officials as officers in local chapters or in the national organization3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds available to the ,department of ,labor may be used1 with the approval of the ,secretary1 to provide for the costs of mine rescue and survival operations in the event of a major disaster4 ,bureau of labor statistics ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 including advances or reimbursements to ,state1 ,federal1 and local agencies and their employees for services rendered1 #ebg1bab1jjj1 together with not to exceed #fe1jjj1jjj which may be expended from the ,employment ,security ,administration account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund4 ,office of disability employment policy ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy to provide leadership1 develop policy and initiatives1 and award grants furthering the objective of eliminating barriers to the training and employment of people with disabilities1 #ch1ejj1jjj4 ,departmental management ,salaries and expenses 7,including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses for ,departmental ,management1 including the hire of three passenger motor vehicles1 #ccg1fba1jjj1 together with not to exceed #cjh1jjj1 which may be expended from the ,employment ,security ,administration account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that #fd1hbe1jjj for the ,bureau of ,international ,labor ,affairs shall be available for obligation through ,december #ca1 #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that funds available to the ,bureau of ,international ,labor ,affairs may be used to administer or operate international labor activities1 bilateral and multilateral technical assistance1 and microfinance programs1 by or through contracts1 grants1 subgrants and other arrangements3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #eh1hbe1jjj shall be for programs to combat exploitative child labor internationally and not less than #f1jjj1jjj shall be used to implement model programs that address worker rights issues through technical assistance in countries with which the ,united ,states has free trade agreements or trade preference programs3 ,provided further1 ,that #h1jdj1jjj shall be used for program evaluation and shall be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that funds available for program evaluation may be transferred to any other appropriate account in the ,department for such purpose3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds available to the ,women's ,bureau may be used for grants to serve and promote the interests of women in the workforce4 ,veterans employment and training ,not to exceed #bca1hgb1jjj may be derived from the ,employment ,security ,administration account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund to carry out the provisions of chapters #da1 #db1 and #dc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 of which3 7#a7 #age1jjj1jjj is for ,jobs for ,veterans ,state grants under #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #dajb;,a7b77#e7 to support disabled veterans' outreach program specialists under section #dajc;,a of such title and local veterans' employment representatives under section #dajd7;b7 of such title1 and for the expenses described in section #dajb;,a7b77#e77;,c71 which shall be available for obligation by the ,states through ,december #ca1 #bjae and not to exceed #c percent for the necessary ,federal expenditures for data systems and contract support to allow for the tracking of participant and performance information3 ,provided1 ,that1 in addition1 such funds may be used to support such specialists and representatives in the provision of services to transitioning members of the ,armed ,forces who have participated in the ,transition ,assistance ,program and have been identified as in need of intensive services1 to members of the ,armed ,forces who are wounded1 ill1 or injured and receiving treatment in military treatment facilities or warrior transition units1 and to the spouses or other family caregivers of such wounded1 ill1 or injured members2 7#b7 #ad1jjj1jjj is for carrying out the ,transition ,assistance ,program under #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #daac and #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadd2 7#c7 #ci1deh1jjj is for ,federal administration of chapters #da1 #db1 and #dc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#d7 #c1dad1jjj is for the ,national ,veterans' ,employment and ,training ,services ,institute under #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #daji3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may reallocate among the appropriations provided under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 above an amount not to exceed #c percent of the appropriation from which such reallocation is made4 ,in addition1 from the ,general ,fund of the ,treasury1 #ch1aji1jjj is for carrying out programs to assist homeless veterans and veterans at risk of homelessness who are transitioning from certain institutions under sections #bjba1 #bjba;,a1 and #bjbc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding subsections 7c77#c7 and 7d7 of section #bjbc1 the ,secretary may award grants through ,september #cj1 #bjae1 to provide services under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that services provided under section #bjbc may include1 in addition to services to the individuals described in subsection 7e7 of such section1 services to veterans recently released from incarceration who are at risk of homelessness4 ,,it modernization ,for necessary expenses for ,department of ,labor centralized infrastructure technology investment activities related to support systems and modernization1 #ae1cid1jjj4 ,office of inspector general ,for salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #gf1jjj1jjj1 together with not to exceed #e1eij1jjj which may be expended from the ,employment ,security ,administration account in the ,unemployment ,trust ,fund4 ,general provisions #aja4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act for the ,job ,corps shall be used to pay the salary and bonuses of an individual1 either as direct costs or any proration as an indirect cost1 at a rate in excess of ,executive ,level ,,ii4 7transfer of funds7 #ajb4 ,not to exceed #a percent of any discretionary funds 7pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe7 which are appropriated for the current fiscal year for the ,department of ,labor in this ,act may be transferred between a program1 project1 or activity1 but no such program1 project1 or activity shall be increased by more than #c percent by any such transfer3 ,provided1 ,that the transfer authority granted by this section shall not be used to create any new program or to fund any project or activity for which no funds are provided in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer4 #ajc4 ,in accordance with ,executive ,order #acabf1 none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available pursuant to this ,act shall be obligated or expended for the procurement of goods mined1 produced1 manufactured1 or harvested or services rendered1 in whole or in part1 by forced or indentured child labor in industries and host countries already identified by the ,united ,states ,department of ,labor prior to enactment of this ,act4 #ajd4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,labor for grants under section #dad7;c7 of the ,american ,competitiveness and ,workforce ,improvement ,act of #aiih may be used for any purpose other than competitive grants for training individuals over the age of #af who are not currently enrolled in school within a local educational agency in the occupations and industries for which employers are using ,h-#a;,b visas to hire foreign workers1 and the related activities necessary to support such training3 ,provided1 ,that the preceding limitation shall not apply to funding provided pursuant to solicitations for grant applications issued prior to ,january #ae1 #bjad4 #aje4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act under the heading ,employment and ,training ,administration shall be used by a recipient or subrecipient of such funds to pay the salary and bonuses of an individual1 either as direct costs or indirect costs1 at a rate in excess of ,executive ,level ,,ii4 ,this limitation shall not apply to vendors providing goods and services as defined in ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#acc4 ,where ,states are recipients of such funds1 ,states may establish a lower limit for salaries and bonuses of those receiving salaries and bonuses from subrecipients of such funds1 taking into account factors including the relative cost-of-living in the ,state1 the compensation levels for comparable ,state or local government employees1 and the size of the organizations that administer ,federal programs involved including ,employment and ,training ,administration programs4 7,including ,transfer of ,funds7 #ajf4 ,notwithstanding section #ajb1 the ,secretary may transfer funds made available to the ,employment and ,training ,administration by this ,act1 either directly or through a set-aside1 for technical assistance services to grantees to ,program ,administration when it is determined that those services will be more efficiently performed by ,federal employees3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall not apply to section #aga of the ,,wioa4 7including transfer of funds7 #ajg4 7a7 ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #j4e percent from each appropriation made available in this ,act identified in subsection 7b7 in order to carry out evaluations of any of the programs or activities that are funded under such accounts4 ,any funds reserved under this section shall be transferred to ,departmental ,management for use by the ,office of the ,chief ,evaluation ,officer within the ,department of ,labor1 and shall be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall only be available if the ,chief ,evaluation ,officer of the ,department of ,labor submits a plan to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate describing the evaluations to be carried out #ae days in advance of any transfer4 7b7 ,the accounts referred to in subsection 7a7 are3 ,training and ,employment ,services1 ,job ,corps1 ,community ,service ,employment for ,older ,americans1 ,state ,unemployment ,insurance and ,employment ,service ,operations1 ,employee ,benefits ,security ,administration1 ,office of ,workers' ,compensation ,programs1 ,wage and ,hour ,division1 ,office of ,federal ,contract ,compliance ,programs1 ,office of ,labor ,management ,standards1 ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration1 ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration1 funding made available to the ,bureau of ,international ,affairs and ,women's ,bureau within the ,departmental ,management1 ,salaries and ,expenses account1 and ,veterans ,employment and ,training4 #ajh4 7a7 ,flexibility with respect to the crossing of ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants working in the seafood industry 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 if a petition for ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants filed by an employer in the seafood industry is granted1 the employer may bring the nonimmigrants described in the petition into the ,united ,states at any time during the #abj-;day period beginning on the start date for which the employer is seeking the services of the nonimmigrants without filing another petition4 7#b7 ,requirements for crossings after #ijth day ,an employer in the seafood industry may not bring ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants into the ,united ,states after the date that is #ij days after the start date for which the employer is seeking the services of the nonimmigrants unless the employer-- 7,a7 completes a new assessment of the local labor market by-- 7i7 listing job orders in local newspapers on #b separate ,sundays2 and 7ii7 posting the job opportunity on the appropriate ,department of ,labor ,electronic ,job ,registry and at the employer's place of employment2 and 7,b7 offers the job to an equally or better qualified ,united ,states worker who-- 7i7 applies for the job2 and 7ii7 will be available at the time and place of need4 7#c7 ,exemption from rules with respect to staggering ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall not consider an employer in the seafood industry who brings ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants into the ,united ,states during the #abj-;day period specified in paragraph 7#a7 to be staggering the date of need in violation of section #fee4bj7;d7 of title #bj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any other applicable provision of law4 7b7 ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants defined ,in this section1 the term ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrants means aliens admitted to the ,united ,states pursuant to section #aja7;a77#ae77;,h77ii77,b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77;,h77ii77,b774 #aji4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation to take any action in connection with any asserted liability under subsection 7e7 of section #djfb of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall cease to apply upon the enactment of any bill that amends such subsection4 7,including transfer of funds7 #aaj4 7a7 ,the ,secretary may reserve not more than #j4be percent from each appropriation made available in this ,act identified in subsection 7b7 in order to carry out information technology purchases and upgrades for any of the programs or activities that are funded under such accounts4 ,any funds reserved under this section shall be transferred to ,departmental ,management for use by the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer within the ,department of ,labor1 and shall be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall only be available if the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,labor submits a plan to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate describing the purchases and upgrades to be carried out and an explanation of why funds are not needed in the donor account #ae days in advance of any transfer4 7b7 ,the accounts referred to in subsection 7a7 are3 ,employment and ,training ,administration ,program ,administration1 funding made available for ,federal administration within ,job ,corps1 ,foreign ,labor ,certification ,program ,administration1 ,employee ,benefits ,security ,administration1 ,office of ,workers' ,compensation ,programs1 ,wage and ,hour ,division1 ,office of ,federal ,contract ,compliance ,programs1 ,office of ,labor ,management ,standards1 ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration1 ,mine ,safety and ,health ,administration1 ,veterans ,employment and ,training1 ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 and ,office of ,disability ,employment ,policy4 #aaa4 7a7 ,section #g of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjg7 shall be applied as if the following text is part of such section3 7s7 7#a7 ,the provisions of this section shall not apply for a period of #b years after the occurrence of a major disaster to any employee-- 7,a7 employed to adjust or evaluate claims resulting from or relating to such major disaster1 by an employer not engaged1 directly or through an affiliate1 in underwriting1 selling1 or marketing property1 casualty1 or liability insurance policies or contracts2 7,b7 who receives from such employer on average weekly compensation of not less than #eia4jj per week or any minimum weekly amount established by the ,secretary1 whichever is greater1 for the number of weeks such employee is engaged in any of the activities described in subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 whose duties include any of the following3 7i7 interviewing insured individuals1 individuals who suffered injuries or other damages or losses arising from or relating to a disaster1 witnesses1 or physicians2 7ii7 inspecting property damage or reviewing factual information to prepare damage estimates2 7iii7 evaluating and making recommendations regarding coverage or compensability of claims or determining liability or value aspects of claims2 7iv7 negotiating settlements2 or 7v7 making recommendations regarding litigation4 7#b7 ,the exemption in this subsection shall not affect the exemption provided by section #ac7;a77#a74 7#c7 ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 the term major disaster means any disaster or catastrophe declared or designated by any ,state or ,federal agency or department2 7,b7 the term employee employed to adjust or evaluate claims resulting from or relating to such major disaster means an individual who timely secured or secures a license required by applicable law to engage in and perform the activities described in clauses 7i7 through 7v7 of paragraph 7#a77;,c7 relating to a major disaster1 and is employed by an employer that maintains worker compensation insurance coverage or protection for its employees1 if required by applicable law1 and withholds applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local income and payroll taxes from the wages1 salaries and any benefits of such employees2 and 7,c7 the term affiliate means a company that1 by reason of ownership or control of #be percent or more of the outstanding shares of any class of voting securities of one or more companies1 directly or indirectly1 controls1 is controlled by1 or is under common control with1 another company4 4 7b7 ,this section shall be effective on the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,labor ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,,ii ,department of health and human services ,health resources and services administration ,primary health care ,for carrying out titles ,,ii and ,,iii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7referred to in this ,act as the ,,phs ,act7 with respect to primary health care and the ,native ,hawaiian ,health ,care ,act of #aihh1 #a1dia1ebb1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that no more than #ajj1jjj shall be available until expended for carrying out the provisions of section #bbd7o7 of the ,,phs ,act1 including associated administrative expenses and relevant evaluations3 ,provided further1 ,that no more than #ii1hic1jjj shall be available until expended for carrying out the provisions of ,public ,law #ajd-gc and for expenses incurred by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this ,act as ,,hhs7 pertaining to administrative claims made under such law3 ,provided further1 ,that of funds provided for the ,health ,centers program1 as defined by section #ccj of the ,,phs ,act1 by this ,act or any other ,act for fiscal year #bjae1 not less than #afe1jjj1jjj shall be obligated in fiscal year #bjae as base grant adjustments1 not less than #cej1jjj1jjj shall be obligated in fiscal year #bjae to support new access points including approved and unfunded applications from fiscal year #bjad1 grants to expand medical services1 behavioral health1 oral health1 pharmacy1 and vision services1 and up to #aej1jjj1jjj shall be obligated in fiscal year #bjae for construction and capital improvement costs4 ,health workforce ,for carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,,vii1 and ,,viii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to the health workforce1 section #aabh;,e of the ,social ,security ,act1 and the ,health ,care ,quality ,improvement ,act of #aihf1 #gea1fjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that sections #gdg7;c77#b71 #gea7;j77#b71 #gfb7k71 and the proportional funding amounts in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of section #gef7;e7 of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply to funds made available under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that for any program operating under section #gea of the ,,phs ,act on or before ,january #a1 #bjji1 the ,secretary may hereafter waive any of the requirements contained in sections #gea7;d77#b77;,a7 and #gea7;d77#b77;,b7 of such ,act for the full project period of a grant under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds shall be available for section #cdj;,g-#a of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that fees collected for the disclosure of information under section #dbg7;b7 of the ,health ,care ,quality ,improvement ,act of #aihf and sections #aabh;,e7d77#b7 and #aiba of the ,social ,security ,act shall be sufficient to recover the full costs of operating the programs authorized by such sections and shall remain available until expended for the ,national ,practitioner ,data ,bank3 ,provided further1 ,that funds transferred to this account to carry out section #hdf and subpart #c of part ,d of title ,,iii of the ,,phs ,act may be used to make prior year adjustments to awards made under such sections4 ,maternal and child health ,for carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,,xi1 ,,xii1 and ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act with respect to maternal and child health1 title ,v of the ,social ,security ,act1 and section #gab of the ,american ,jobs ,creation ,act of #bjjd1 #hea1gch1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding sections #ejb7;a77#a7 and #ejb7;b77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 not more than #gg1jic1jjj shall be available for carrying out special projects of regional and national significance pursuant to section #eja7;a77#b7 of such ,act and #aj1bgf1jjj shall be available for projects described in paragraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of section #eja7;a77#c7 of such ,act4 ,ryan white ,,hiv_/,,aids program ,for carrying out title ,,xxvi of the ,,phs ,act with respect to the ,ryan ,white ,,hiv_/,,aids program1 #b1cah1gha1jjj1 of which #a1igj1hha1jjj shall remain available to the ,secretary through ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for parts ,a and ,b of title ,,xxvi of the ,,phs ,act1 and of which not less than #ijj1cac1jjj shall be for ,state ,,aids ,drug ,assistance ,programs under the authority of section #bfaf or #caa7;c7 of such ,act4 ,health care systems ,for carrying out titles ,,iii and ,,xii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to health care systems1 and the ,stem ,cell ,therapeutic and ,research ,act of #bjje1 #ajc1aic1jjj1 of which #abb1jjj shall be available until expended for facilities renovations at the ,gillis ,w4 ,long ,hansen's ,disease ,center4 ,rural health ,for carrying out titles ,,iii and ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to rural health1 section #dbg7;a7 of the ,federal ,coal ,mine ,health and ,safety ,act1 the ,cardiac ,arrest ,survival ,act of #bjjj1 and sections #gaa and #ahbj of the ,social ,security ,act1 #adg1dga1jjj1 of which #da1fji1jjj from general revenues1 notwithstanding section #ahbj7;j7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 shall be available for carrying out the ,medicare rural hospital flexibility grants program3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading for ,medicare rural hospital flexibility grants1 #ad1idb1jjj shall be available for the ,small ,rural ,hospital ,improvement ,grant ,program for quality improvement and adoption of health information technology and up to #a1jjj1jjj shall be to carry out section #ahbj7;g77#f7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 with funds provided for grants under section #ahbj7;g77#f7 available for the purchase and implementation of telehealth services1 including pilots and demonstrations on the use of electronic health records to coordinate rural veterans care between rural providers and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs electronic health record system3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #cch;,j7k7 of the ,,phs ,act1 #i1eaa1jjj shall be available for ,state ,offices of ,rural ,health4 ,family ,planning ,for carrying out the program under title ,x of the ,,phs ,act to provide for voluntary family planning projects1 #bhf1dgi1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that amounts provided to said projects under such title shall not be expended for abortions1 that all pregnancy counseling shall be nondirective1 and that such amounts shall not be expended for any activity 7including the publication or distribution of literature7 that in any way tends to promote public support or opposition to any legislative proposal or candidate for public office4 ,program management ,for program support in the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration1 #aed1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this heading may be used to supplement program support funding provided under the headings 8,primary ,health ,care01 8,health ,workforce01 8,maternal and ,child ,health01 8,ryan ,white ,,hiv_/,,aids ,program01 8,health ,care ,systems01 and 8,rural ,health04 ,vaccine injury compensation program trust fund ,for payments from the ,vaccine ,injury ,compensation ,program ,trust ,fund 7the ,trust ,fund71 such sums as may be necessary for claims associated with vaccine-related injury or death with respect to vaccines administered after ,september #cj1 #aihh1 pursuant to subtitle #b of title ,,xxi of the ,,phs ,act1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that for necessary administrative expenses1 not to exceed #g1ejj1jjj shall be available from the ,trust ,fund to the ,secretary4 ,centers for disease control and prevention ,immunization and respiratory diseases ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,xvii1 and ,,xxi1 and section #bhba of the ,,phs ,act1 titles ,,ii and ,,iv of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act1 and section #eja of the ,refugee ,education ,assistance ,act1 with respect to immunization and respiratory diseases1 #egc1aje1jjj4 ,,hiv_/,,aids1 viral hepatitis1 sexually transmitted diseases1 and tuberculosis prevention ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,xvii1 and ,,xxiii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to ,,hiv_/,,aids1 viral hepatitis1 sexually transmitted diseases1 and tuberculosis prevention1 #a1aag1fji1jjj4 ,emerging and zoonotic infectious diseases ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii1 and section #bhba of the ,,phs ,act1 titles ,,ii and ,,iv of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act1 and section #eja of the ,refugee ,education ,assistance ,act1 with respect to emerging and zoonotic infectious diseases1 #ceb1iij1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds available under this heading1 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,advanced ,molecular ,detection initiative4 ,chronic disease prevention and health promotion ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,xi1 ,,xv1 ,,xvii1 and ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act with respect to chronic disease prevention and health promotion1 #gdg1bbj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated under this account may be available for making grants under section #aeji of the ,,phs ,act for not less than #ba ,states1 tribes1 or tribal organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds available under this heading1 #g1ejj1jjj shall be available to continue and expand community specific extension and outreach programs to combat obesity in counties with the highest levels of obesity3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading1 #hj1jjj1jjj shall be available for a program consisting of three-year grants of no less than #ajj1jjj per year to non-governmental entities1 local public health offices1 school districts1 local housing authorities1 local transportation authorities or ,indian tribes to implement evidence-based chronic disease prevention strategies3 ,provided further1 ,that applicants for grants described in the previous proviso shall determine the population to be served and shall agree to work in collaboration with multi-sector partners3 ,provided further1 ,that the proportional funding requirements under section #aejc7;a7 of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply to funds made available under this heading4 ,birth defects1 developmental disabilities1 disabilities and health ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,xi1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to birth defects1 developmental disabilities1 disabilities and health1 #aca1gha1jjj4 ,public ,health ,scientific ,services ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to health statistics1 surveillance1 health informatics1 and workforce development1 #dha1jfa1jjj4 ,environmental health ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to environmental health1 #aff1djd1jjj4 ,injury prevention and control ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to injury prevention and control1 #agj1ddg1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading1 #bj1jjj1jjj shall be available for an evidence-based prescription drug overdose prevention program4 ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act1 sections #aja1 #ajb1 #ajc1 #bja1 #bjb1 #bjc1 #cja1 and #eja of the ,federal ,mine ,safety and ,health ,act1 section #ac of the ,mine ,improvement and ,new ,emergency ,response ,act1 and sections #bj1 #ba1 and #bb of the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,act1 with respect to occupational safety and health1 #ccd1hfc1jjj4 ,energy employees occupational illness compensation program ,for necessary expenses to administer the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act1 #ee1ceh1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that this amount shall be available consistent with the provision regarding administrative expenses in section #aea7;b7 of division ,b1 title ,i of ,public ,law #ajf-eed4 ,global health ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to global health1 #daf1eag1jjj1 of which #abh1dba1jjj for international ,,hiv_/,,aids shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that funds may be used for purchase and insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are in addition to amounts provided in section #acg of ,public ,law #aac-afd4 ,public health preparedness and response ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,,phs ,act with respect to public health preparedness and response1 and for expenses necessary to support activities related to countering potential biological1 nuclear1 radiological1 and chemical threats to civilian populations1 #a1ceb1eea1jjj1 of which #ecd1cdc1jjj shall remain available until expended for the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile3 ,provided1 ,that in the event the ,director of the ,,cdc activates the ,emergency ,operations ,center1 the ,director of the ,,cdc may detail ,,cdc staff without reimbursement for up to #de days to support the work of the ,,cdc ,emergency ,operations ,center1 so long as the ,director provides a notice to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate within #ae days of the use of this authority and a full report within #cj days after use of this authority which includes the number of staff and funding level broken down by the originating center and number of days detailed3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading may be used to support a contract for the operation and maintenance of an aircraft in direct support of activities throughout ,,cdc to ensure the agency is prepared to address public health preparedness emergencies4 ,buildings and facilities ,for acquisition of real property1 equipment1 construction1 and renovation of facilities1 #aj1jjj1jjj1 which shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that funds previously set-aside by ,,cdc for repair and upgrade of the ,lake ,lynn ,experimental ,mine and ,laboratory shall be used to acquire a replacement mine safety research facility4 ,,cdc-wide activities and program support 7including transfer of funds7 ,for carrying out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,xvii and ,,xix1 and section #bhba of the ,,phs ,act and for cross-cutting activities and program support for activities funded in other appropriations included in this ,act for the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 #aac1egj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7b7 of section #bhba of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply to funds appropriated under this heading and in all other accounts of the ,,cdc3 ,provided further1 ,that employees of ,,cdc or the ,public ,health ,service1 both civilian and commissioned officers1 detailed to ,states1 municipalities1 or other organizations under authority of section #bad of the ,,phs ,act1 or in overseas assignments1 shall be treated as non-,federal employees for reporting purposes only and shall not be included within any personnel ceiling applicable to the ,agency1 ,service1 or ,,hhs during the period of detail or assignment3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,cdc may use up to #aj1jjj from amounts appropriated to ,,cdc in this ,act for official reception and representation expenses when specifically approved by the ,director of ,,cdc3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition1 such sums as may be derived from authorized user fees1 which shall be credited to the appropriation charged with the cost thereof3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the previous proviso1 authorized user fees from the ,vessel ,sanitation ,program shall be available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading and in all other accounts of ,,cdc1 up to #a1jjj per eligible employee of ,,cdc shall be made available until expended for ,individual ,learning ,accounts4 ,national institutes of health ,national cancer institute ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to cancer1 #d1iej1cif1jjj1 of which up to #h1jjj1jjj may be used for facilities repairs and improvements at the ,national ,cancer ,institute--,frederick ,federally ,funded ,research and ,development ,center in ,frederick1 ,maryland4 ,national heart1 lung1 and blood institute ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to cardiovascular1 lung1 and blood diseases1 and blood and blood products1 #b1iig1hgj1jjj4 ,national institute of dental and craniofacial research ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to dental and craniofacial diseases1 #cii1hhf1jjj4 ,national institute of diabetes and digestive and kidney diseases ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to diabetes and digestive and kidney disease1 #a1gdi1fha1jjj4 ,national institute of neurological disorders and stroke ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to neurological disorders and stroke1 #a1fje1bje1jjj4 ,national institute of allergy and infectious diseases ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to allergy and infectious diseases1 #d1ceh1hda1jjj4 ,national institute of general medical sciences ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to general medical sciences1 #b1cga1dgf1jjj1 of which #gae1jjj1jjj shall be from funds available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #bgc1cbe1jjj is provided for the ,institutional ,development ,awards program4 ,eunice kennedy shriver national institute of child health and human development ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to child health and human development1 #a1bhf1ega1jjj4 ,national eye institute ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to eye diseases and visual disorders1 #fhd1aia1jjj4 ,national institute of environmental health sciences ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to environmental health sciences1 #ffg1ejb1jjj4 ,national institute on aging ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to aging1 #a1aii1dfh1jjj4 ,national institute of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases1 #eba1ffe1jjj4 ,national institute on deafness and other communication disorders ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to deafness and other communication disorders1 #dje1cjb1jjj4 ,national institute of nursing research ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to nursing research1 #adj1iec1jjj4 ,national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to alcohol abuse and alcoholism1 #ddg1djh1jjj4 ,national institute on drug abuse ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to drug abuse1 #a1jbh1fad1jjj4 ,national institute of mental health ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to mental health1 #a1dfc1jcf1jjj4 ,national human genome research institute ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to human genome research1 #dii1cef1jjj4 ,national institute of biomedical imaging and bioengineering ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to biomedical imaging and bioengineering research1 #ccj1aib1jjj4 ,national center for complementary and integrative health ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to complementary and integrative health1 #abd1fha1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that these funds may be used to support the transition enacted in section #bbd of this ,act4 ,national institute on minority health and health disparities ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to minority health and health disparities research1 #bfi1aed1jjj4 ,john e4 fogarty international center ,for carrying out the activities of the ,john ,e4 ,fogarty ,international ,center 7described in subpart #b of part ,e of title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act71 #fg1ghf1jjj4 ,national library of medicine ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to health information communications1 #ccf1ici1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts available for improvement of information systems1 #d1jjj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that in fiscal year #bjae1 the ,national ,library of ,medicine may enter into personal services contracts for the provision of services in facilities owned1 operated1 or constructed under the jurisdiction of the ,national ,institutes of ,health 7referred to in this title as ,,nih74 ,,national ,,center ,,for ,,advancing ,,translational ,,sciences ,for carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act with respect to translational sciences1 #fce1bcj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that up to #i1hce1jjj shall be available to implement section #dhj of the ,,phs ,act1 relating to the ,cures ,acceleration ,network3 ,provided further1 ,that at least #dgd1gdf1jjj is provided to the ,clinical and ,translational ,sciences ,awards program4 ,office of the director 7including transfer of funds7 ,for carrying out the responsibilities of the ,office of the ,director1 ,,nih1 #a1dja1acd1jjj1 of which up to #be1jjj1jjj may be used to carry out section #bac of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that funding shall be available for the purchase of not to exceed #bi passenger motor vehicles for replacement only3 ,provided further1 ,that all funds credited to the ,,nih ,management ,fund shall remain available for one fiscal year after the fiscal year in which they are deposited3 ,provided further1 ,that #afe1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,children's ,study 7,,ncs7 or research related to the ,study's goals and mission1 and any funds in excess of the estimated need shall be transferred to and merged with the accounts for the various ,institutes and ,centers to support activity related to the goals and objectives of the ,,ncs3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,nih shall submit a spend plan on the ,,ncs's next phase to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #ecc1jci1jjj shall be available for the ,common ,fund established under section #djb;,a7c77#a7 of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided1 #aj1jjj shall be for official reception and representation expenses when specifically approved by the ,director of the ,,nih3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,office of ,,aids ,research within the ,office of the ,director of the ,,nih may spend up to #h1jjj1jjj to make grants for construction or renovation of facilities as provided for in section #bced7;a77#e77;,b7 of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,nih shall contract with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences for a ,blue ,ribbon ,commission on ,scientific ,literacy and ,standing3 ,provided further1 ,that ,,nih shall submit to ,congress an ,,nih-wide #e-year scientific strategic plan as outlined in sections #djb7;b77#c7 and #djb7;b77#d7 of the ,,phs ,act no later than #a year after enactment of this ,act4 ,in addition to other funds appropriated for the ,common ,fund established under section #djb;,a7c7 of the ,,phs ,act1 #ab1fjj1jjj is appropriated to the ,common ,fund from the #aj-year ,pediatric ,research ,initiative ,fund described in section #ijjh of title #bf1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the purpose of carrying out section #djb7;b77#g77;,b77ii7 of the ,,phs ,act 7relating to pediatric research71 as authorized in the ,gabriella ,miller ,kids ,first ,research ,act4 ,buildings and facilities ,for the study of1 construction of1 renovation of1 and acquisition of equipment for1 facilities of or used by ,,nih1 including the acquisition of real property1 #abh1hfc1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,substance abuse and mental health services administration ,,mental ,,health ,for carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,v1 and ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act with respect to mental health1 and the ,protection and ,advocacy for ,individuals with ,mental ,illness ,act1 #a1jde1icf1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #ebj;,a7f77#b7 of the ,,phs ,act1 no funds appropriated for carrying out section #ebj;,a shall be available for carrying out section #aiga of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to amounts provided herein1 #ba1jci1jjj shall be available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act to carry out subpart ,i of part ,b of title ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act to fund section #aibj7;b7 technical assistance1 national data1 data collection and evaluation activities1 and further that the total available under this ,act for section #aibj7;b7 activities shall not exceed #e percent of the amounts appropriated for subpart ,i of part ,b of title ,,xix3 ,provided further1 ,that section #ebj;,e7b77#b7 of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply to funds appropriated in this ,act for fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount appropriated under this heading1 #de1hhg1jjj shall be for the ,national ,child ,traumatic ,stress ,initiative as described in section #ehb of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #efe7;b77#a7 of the ,,phs ,act1 technical assistance may be provided to a public entity to establish or operate a system of comprehensive community mental health services to children with a serious emotional disturbance1 without regard to whether the public entity receives a grant under section #efa7;a7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that ,states shall expend at least #e percent of the amount each receives for carrying out section #aiaa of the ,,phs ,act to support evidence-based programs that address the needs of individuals with early serious mental illness1 including psychotic disorders1 regardless of the age of the individual at onset3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided for section #aiaa of the ,,phs ,act shall be subject to section #bda of such ,act4 ,,substance ,,abuse ,,treatment ,for carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,v1 and ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act with respect to substance abuse treatment and section #aibb7;a7 of the ,,phs ,act with respect to substance abuse prevention1 #b1ajb1feh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that in addition to amounts provided herein1 the following amounts shall be available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act3 7#a7 #gi1bjj1jjj to carry out subpart ,,ii of part ,b of title ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act to fund section #aice7;b7 technical assistance1 national data1 data collection and evaluation activities1 and further that the total available under this ,act for section #aice7;b7 activities shall not exceed #e percent of the amounts appropriated for subpart ,,ii of part ,b of title ,,xix2 and 7#b7 #b1jjj1jjj to evaluate substance abuse treatment programs3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided for section #aiba of the ,,phs ,act shall be subject to section #bda of such ,act4 ,,substance ,,abuse ,,prevention ,for carrying out titles ,,iii and ,v of the ,,phs ,act with respect to substance abuse prevention1 #age1bai1jjj4 ,,health ,,surveillance ,,and ,,program ,,support ,for program support and cross-cutting activities that supplement activities funded under the headings ,mental ,health1 ,substance ,abuse ,treatment1 and ,substance ,abuse ,prevention in carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,v1 and ,,xix of the ,,phs ,act and the ,protection and ,advocacy for ,individuals with ,mental ,illness ,act in the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration1 #aej1bcb1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that in addition to amounts provided herein1 #ca1dbh1jjj shall be available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act to supplement funds available to carry out national surveys on drug abuse and mental health1 to collect and analyze program data1 and to conduct public awareness and technical assistance activities3 ,provided further1 ,that1 in addition1 fees may be collected for the costs of publications1 data1 data tabulations1 and data analysis completed under title ,v of the ,,phs ,act and provided to a public or private entity upon request1 which shall be credited to this appropriation and shall remain available until expended for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available in this ,act for carrying out section #eja7m7 of the ,,phs ,act shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading may be used to supplement program support funding provided under the headings ,mental ,health1 ,substance ,abuse ,treatment1 and ,substance ,abuse ,prevention4 ,agency for healthcare research and quality ,healthcare research and quality ,for carrying out titles ,,iii and ,,ix of the ,,phs ,act1 part ,a of title ,,xi of the ,social ,security ,act1 and section #ajac of the ,medicare ,prescription ,drug1 ,improvement1 and ,modernization ,act of #bjjc1 #cfc1fih1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that section #idg7;c7 of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply in fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition1 amounts received from ,freedom of ,information ,act fees1 reimbursable and interagency agreements1 and the sale of data shall be credited to this appropriation and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,centers for medicare and medicaid services ,grants to states for medicaid ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 titles ,,xi and ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act1 #bcd1fjh1iaf1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,for making1 after ,may #ca1 #bjae1 payments to ,states under title ,,xix or in the case of section #aibh on behalf of ,states under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act for the last quarter of fiscal year #bjae for unanticipated costs incurred for the current fiscal year1 such sums as may be necessary4 ,for making payments to ,states or in the case of section #aibh on behalf of ,states under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act for the first quarter of fiscal year #bjaf1 #aac1bgb1adj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,payment under such title ,,xix may be made for any quarter with respect to a ,state plan or plan amendment in effect during such quarter1 if submitted in or prior to such quarter and approved in that or any subsequent quarter4 ,payments to health care trust funds ,for payment to the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund1 as provided under sections #bag7;g71 #ahdd1 and #ahfj;,d-#af of the ,social ,security ,act1 sections #ajc7;c7 and #aaa7;d7 of the ,social ,security ,amendments of #aife1 section #bgh7;d77#c7 of ,public ,law #ig-bdh1 and for administrative expenses incurred pursuant to section #bja7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 #bei1bab1jjj1jjj4 ,in addition1 for making matching payments under section #ahdd and benefit payments under section #ahfj;,d-#af of the ,social ,security ,act that were not anticipated in budget estimates1 such sums as may be necessary4 ,program management ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 titles ,,xi1 ,,xviii1 ,,xix1 and ,,xxi of the ,social ,security ,act1 titles ,,xiii and ,,xxvii of the ,,phs ,act1 the ,clinical ,laboratory ,improvement ,amendments of #aihh1 and other responsibilities of the ,centers for ,medicare and ,medicaid ,services1 not to exceed #c1ffi1gdd1jjj1 to be transferred from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund1 as authorized by section #bja7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act2 together with all funds collected in accordance with section #cec of the ,,phs ,act and section #aheg7;e77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 funds retained by the ,secretary pursuant to section #cjb of the ,tax ,relief and ,health ,care ,act of #bjjf2 and such sums as may be collected from authorized user fees and the sale of data1 which shall be credited to this account and remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbj3 ,provided1 ,that all funds derived in accordance with #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #igja from organizations established under title ,,xiii of the ,,phs ,act shall be credited to and available for carrying out the purposes of this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary is directed to collect fees in fiscal year #bjae from ,medicare ,advantage organizations pursuant to section #aheg7;e77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act and from eligible organizations with risk-sharing contracts under section #ahgf of that ,act pursuant to section #ahgf7k77#d77;,d7 of that ,act4 ,health care fraud and abuse control account ,in addition to amounts otherwise available for program integrity and program management1 #fgb1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 to be transferred from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund1 as authorized by section #bja7;g7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 of which #dgg1abj1jjj shall be for the ,medicare ,integrity ,program at the ,centers for ,medicare and ,medicaid ,services1 including administrative costs1 to conduct oversight activities for ,medicare ,advantage under ,part ,c and the ,medicare ,prescription ,drug ,program under ,part ,d of the ,social ,security ,act and for activities described in section #ahic7;b7 of such ,act1 of which #fg1bjj1jjj shall be for the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services ,office of ,inspector ,general to carry out fraud and abuse activities authorized by section #ahag7k77#c7 of such ,act1 of which #fg1bjj1jjj shall be for the ,medicaid and ,children's ,health ,insurance ,program 7,,chip7 program integrity activities1 and of which #fj1dhj1jjj shall be for the ,department of ,justice to carry out fraud and abuse activities authorized by section #ahag7k77#c7 of such ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the report required by section #ahag7k77#e7 of the ,social ,security ,act for fiscal year #bjae shall include measures of the operational efficiency and impact on fraud1 waste1 and abuse in the ,medicare1 ,medicaid1 and ,,chip programs for the funds provided by this appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 #caa1jjj1jjj is provided to meet the terms of section #bea7;b77#b77;,c77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 as amended1 and #cfa1jjj1jjj is additional new budget authority specified for purposes of section #bea7;b77#b77;,c7 of such ,act4 ,administration for children and families ,payments to states for child support enforcement and family support programs ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 titles ,i1 ,,iv-,d1 ,x1 ,,xi1 ,,xiv1 and ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act and the ,act of ,july #e1 #aifj1 #b1dch1ebc1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 and for such purposes for the first quarter of fiscal year #bjaf1 #a1afj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,for carrying out1 after ,may #ca of the current fiscal year1 except as otherwise provided1 titles ,i1 ,,iv-,d1 ,x1 ,,xi1 ,,xiv1 and ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act and the ,act of ,july #e1 #aifj1 for the last #c months of the current fiscal year for unanticipated costs1 incurred for the current fiscal year1 such sums as may be necessary4 ,low income home energy assistance ,for making payments under subsections 7b7 and 7d7 of section #bfjb of the ,low ,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha1 #c1cij1cjd1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that all but #dia1jjj1jjj of this amount shall be allocated as though the total appropriation for such payments for fiscal year #bjae was less than #a1ige1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #bfji;,a7a71 of the amounts appropriated under section #bfjb7;b71 not more than #b1ihh1jjj of such amounts may be reserved by the ,secretary for technical assistance1 training1 and monitoring of program activities for compliance with internal controls1 policies and procedures and may1 in addition to the authorities provided in section #bfji;,a7a77#a71 use such funds through contracts with private entities that do not qualify as nonprofit organizations4 ,refugee and entrant assistance ,for necessary expenses for refugee and entrant assistance activities authorized by section #dad of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act and section #eja of the ,refugee ,education ,assistance ,act of #aihj1 and for carrying out section #dfb of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb1 section #bce of the ,william ,wilberforce ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjh1 the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7,,tvpa71 section #bjc of the ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjje1 and the ,torture ,victims ,relief ,act of #aiih1 #a1eei1hhd1jjj1 of which #a1ecc1cid1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjag for carrying out such sections #dad1 #eja1 #dfb1 and #bce3 ,provided1 ,that amounts available under this heading to carry out such section #bjc and the ,,tvpa shall also be available for research and evaluation with respect to activities under those authorities3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitation in section #bjf of this ,act regarding transfers increasing any appropriation shall apply to transfers to appropriations under this heading by substituting #aj percent for #c percent4 ,payments to states for the child care and development block grant ,for carrying out the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7,,ccdbg ,act71 #b1dce1jjj1jjj shall be used to supplement1 not supplant ,state general revenue funds for child care assistance for low-income families3 ,provided1 ,that #ai1ceg1jjj shall be available for child care resource and referral and school-aged child care activities1 of which #iif1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary for a competitive grant for the operation of a national toll free referral line and ,web site to develop and disseminate child care consumer education information for parents and help parents access child care in their local community3 ,provided further1 ,that1 in addition to the amounts required to be reserved by the ,states under section #feh;,g of the ,,ccdbg ,act1 #cje1ijf1jjj shall be reserved by the ,states for activities authorized under section #feh;,g1 of which #aab1ahg1jjj shall be for activities that improve the quality of infant and toddler care3 ,provided further1 ,that #i1hea1jjj shall be for use by the ,secretary for child care research1 demonstration1 and evaluation activities3 ,provided further1 ,that technical assistance under section #feh;,i7a77#c7 of such ,act may be provided directly1 or through the use of contracts1 grants1 cooperative agreements1 or interagency agreements4 ,social services block grant ,for making grants to ,states pursuant to section #bjjb of the ,social ,security ,act1 #a1gjj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding subparagraph 7,b7 of section #djd7;d77#b7 of such ,act1 the applicable percent specified under such subparagraph for a ,state to carry out ,state programs pursuant to title ,,xx-,a of such ,act shall be #aj percent4 ,children and families services programs ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 the ,runaway and ,homeless ,youth ,act1 the ,head ,start ,act1 the ,child ,abuse ,prevention and ,treatment ,act1 sections #cjc and #cac of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act1 the ,native ,american ,programs ,act of #aigd1 title ,,ii of the ,child ,abuse ,prevention and ,treatment and ,adoption ,reform ,act of #aigh 7adoption opportunities71 the ,abandoned ,infants ,assistance ,act of #aihh1 part ,b-#a of title ,,iv and sections #dac1 #aaaj1 and #aaae of the ,social ,security ,act2 for making payments under the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7,,csbg ,act71 sections #dgc;,b and #dgg7;i7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 and the ,assets for ,independence ,act2 for necessary administrative expenses to carry out such ,acts and titles ,i1 ,,iv1 ,v1 ,x1 ,,xi1 ,,xiv1 ,,xvi1 and ,,xx of the ,social ,security ,act1 the ,act of ,july #e1 #aifj1 the ,low ,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha1 title ,,iv of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act1 and section #eja of the ,refugee ,education ,assistance ,act of #aihj2 and for the administration of prior year obligations made by the ,administration for ,children and ,families under the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act and the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb1 #aj1cdf1aae1jjj1 of which #cg1idc1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 shall be for grants to ,states for adoption incentive payments1 as authorized by section #dgc;,a of the ,social ,security ,act and may be made for adoptions completed before ,september #cj1 #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that #h1eih1jie1jjj shall be for making payments under the ,head ,start ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount in the previous proviso1 #h1jgc1jie1jjj shall be available for payments under section #fdj of the ,head ,start ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided for making payments under the ,head ,start ,act1 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available for allocation by the ,secretary to supplement activities described in paragraphs 7#g77;,b7 and 7#i7 of section #fda7;c7 of such ,act under the ,designation ,renewal ,system1 established under the authority of sections #fda7;c77#g71 #fde;,a7b77#ab7 and #fde;,a7d7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts allocated to ,head ,start grantees at the discretion of the ,secretary to supplement activities pursuant to the previous proviso shall not be included in the calculation of the base grant in subsequent fiscal years1 as such term is used in section #fdj7;a77#g77;,a7 of the ,head ,start ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #fdj of the ,head ,start ,act1 of the amount provided for making payments under the ,head ,start ,act1 and in addition to funds otherwise available under section #fdj for such purposes1 #ejj1jjj1jjj shall be available through ,march #ca1 #bjaf for ,early ,head ,start programs as described in section #fde;,a of such ,act1 for conversion of ,head ,start services to ,early ,head ,start services as described in section #fde7;a77#e77;,a7 of such ,act1 and for discretionary grants for high quality infant and toddler care through ,early ,head ,start-,child ,care ,partnerships1 to entities defined as eligible under section #fde;,a7d7 of such ,act1 with such funds in this ,act and ,public ,law #aac-gf not included in the calculation of the base grant for the current or any subsequent fiscal year as such term is used in section #fdj7;a77#g77;,a7 of the ,head ,start ,act1 and1 notwithstanding section #fde;,a7c77#b7 of such ,act1 these funds are available to serve children under age #d3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available in the immediately preceding proviso1 up to #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,federal costs of administration and evaluation activities of the program described in such proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that #gaj1chc1jjj shall be for making payments under the ,,csbg ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #cf1gcc1jjj shall be for sections #fhj and #fgh;,e7b77#b7 of the ,,csbg ,act1 of which not less than #bi1hhc1jjj shall be for section #fhj7;a77#b7 and not less than #f1ejj1jjj shall be for section #fhj7;a77#c77;,b7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent ,community ,services ,block ,grant funds are distributed as grant funds by a ,state to an eligible entity as provided under the ,,csbg ,act1 and have not been expended by such entity1 they shall remain with such entity for carryover into the next fiscal year for expenditure by such entity consistent with program purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall establish procedures regarding the disposition of intangible assets and program income that permit such assets acquired with1 and program income derived from1 grant funds authorized under section #fhj of the ,,csbg ,act to become the sole property of such grantees after a period of not more than #ab years after the end of the grant period for any activity consistent with section #fhj7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,,csbg ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that intangible assets in the form of loans1 equity investments and other debt instruments1 and program income may be used by grantees for any eligible purpose consistent with section #fhj7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,,csbg ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that these procedures shall apply to such grant funds made available after ,november #bi1 #aiii3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated for section #fhj7;a77#b7 of the ,,csbg ,act shall be available for financing construction and rehabilitation and loans or investments in private business enterprises owned by community development corporations3 ,provided further1 ,that section #cjc7;a77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,family ,violence ,prevention and ,services ,act shall not apply to amounts provided herein3 ,provided further1 ,that #a1hfd1jjj shall be for a human services case management system for federally declared disasters1 to include a comprehensive national case management contract and ,federal costs of administering the system3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #b1jjj1jjj shall be for improving the ,public ,assistance ,reporting ,information ,system1 including grants to ,states to support data collection for a study of the system's effectiveness4 ,promoting ,safe and ,stable ,families ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 section #dcf of the ,social ,security ,act1 #cde1jjj1jjj and1 for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 section #dcg of such ,act1 #ei1gfe1jjj4 ,payments for foster care and permanency ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 title ,,iv-,e of the ,social ,security ,act1 #d1hcb1jjj1jjj4 ,for carrying out1 except as otherwise provided1 title ,,iv-,e of the ,social ,security ,act1 for the first quarter of fiscal year #bjaf1 #b1cjj1jjj1jjj4 ,for carrying out1 after ,may #ca of the current fiscal year1 except as otherwise provided1 section #dgd of title ,,iv-,e of the ,social ,security ,act1 for the last #c months of the current fiscal year for unanticipated costs1 incurred for the current fiscal year1 such sums as may be necessary4 ,administration for community living ,aging and disability services programs 7including transfer of funds7 ,for carrying out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 the ,,oaa1 titles ,,iii and ,,xxix of the ,,phs ,act1 section #aai of the ,medicare ,improvements for ,patients and ,providers ,act of #bjjh1 title ,,xx-,b of the ,social ,security ,act1 the ,developmental ,disabilities ,assistance and ,bill of ,rights ,act1 parts #b and #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb1 and for ,department-wide coordination of policy and program activities that assist individuals with disabilities1 #a1fba1ada1jjj1 together with #eb1aae1jjj to be transferred from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund to carry out section #dcfj of the ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act of #aiij3 ,provided1 ,that amounts appropriated under this heading may be used for grants to ,states under section #cfa of the ,,oaa only for disease prevention and health promotion programs and activities which have been demonstrated through rigorous evaluation to be evidence-based and effective3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided shall be used to carry out sections #agja and #agjc of the ,,phs ,act 7with respect to chronic disease self-management activity grants71 except that such funds may be used for necessary expenses associated with administering any such grants awarded prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 funds made available under this heading to carry out section #caa of the ,,oaa may be transferred to the ,secretary of ,agriculture in accordance with such section4 ,office of the secretary ,general departmental management ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided1 for general departmental management1 including hire of six passenger motor vehicles1 and for carrying out titles ,,iii1 ,,xvii1 ,,xxi1 and section #bbi of the ,,phs ,act1 the ,united ,states-,mexico ,border ,health ,commission ,act1 and research studies under section #aaaj of the ,social ,security ,act1 #ddh1jcd1jjj1 together with #fd1hbh1jjj from the amounts available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act to carry out national health or human services research and evaluation activities3 ,provided1 ,that of this amount1 #eb1bbd1jjj shall be for minority ,,aids prevention and treatment activities3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #aja1jjj1jjj shall be for making competitive contracts and grants to public and private entities to fund medically accurate and age appropriate programs that reduce teen pregnancy and for the ,federal costs associated with administering and evaluating such contracts and grants1 of which not more than #aj percent of the available funds shall be for training and technical assistance1 evaluation1 outreach1 and additional program support activities1 and of the remaining amount #ge percent shall be for replicating programs that have been proven effective through rigorous evaluation to reduce teenage pregnancy1 behavioral risk factors underlying teenage pregnancy1 or other associated risk factors1 and #be percent shall be available for research and demonstration grants to develop1 replicate1 refine1 and test additional models and innovative strategies for preventing teenage pregnancy3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts provided under this heading from amounts available under section #bda of the ,,phs ,act1 #f1hjj1jjj shall be available to carry out evaluations 7including longitudinal evaluations7 of teenage pregnancy prevention approaches3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #a1gej1jjj is for strengthening the ,department's acquisition workforce capacity and capabilities3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the previous proviso1 such funds shall be available for training1 recruiting1 retaining1 and hiring members of the acquisition workforce as defined by #da ,u4,s4,c4 #agjc1 for information technology in support of acquisition workforce effectiveness and for management solutions to improve acquisition management3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #e1jjj1jjj shall be for making competitive grants to provide abstinence education 7as defined by section #eaj7;b77#b77;,a7-7,h7 of the ,social ,security ,act7 to adolescents1 and for ,federal costs of administering the grant3 ,provided further1 ,that grants made under the authority of section #eaj7;b77#b77;,a7-7,h7 of the ,social ,security ,act shall be made only to public and private entities that agree that1 with respect to an adolescent to whom the entities provide abstinence education under such grant1 the entities will not provide to that adolescent any other education regarding sexual conduct1 except that1 in the case of an entity expressly required by law to provide health information or services the adolescent shall not be precluded from seeking health information or services from the entity in a different setting than the setting in which abstinence education was provided3 ,provided further1 ,that funds provided in this ,act for embryo adoption activities may be used to provide to individuals adopting embryos1 through grants and other mechanisms1 medical and administrative services deemed necessary for such adoptions3 ,provided further1 ,that such services shall be provided consistent with #db ,,cfr #ei4e7;a77#d74 ,office of medicare hearings and appeals ,for expenses necessary for the ,office of ,medicare ,hearings and ,appeals1 #hg1cha1jjj1 to be transferred in appropriate part from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund4 ,office of the national coordinator for health information technology ,for expenses necessary for the ,office of the ,national ,coordinator for ,health ,information ,technology1 including grants1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements for the development and advancement of interoperable health information technology1 #fj1cfg1jjj4 ,office of inspector general ,for expenses necessary for the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 including the hire of passenger motor vehicles for investigations1 in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #ga1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of such amount1 necessary sums shall be available for providing protective services to the ,secretary and investigating non-payment of child support cases for which non-payment is a ,federal offense under #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bbh4 ,office for civil rights ,for expenses necessary for the ,office for ,civil ,rights1 #ch1gih1jjj4 ,retirement pay and medical benefits for commissioned officers ,for retirement pay and medical benefits of ,public ,health ,service ,commissioned ,officers as authorized by law1 for payments under the ,retired ,serviceman's ,family ,protection ,plan and ,survivor ,benefit ,plan1 and for medical care of dependents and retired personnel under the ,dependents' ,medical ,care ,act1 such amounts as may be required during the current fiscal year4 ,public health and social services emergency fund ,for expenses necessary to support activities related to countering potential biological1 nuclear1 radiological1 chemical1 and cybersecurity threats to civilian populations1 and for other public health emergencies1 #hdh1aed1jjj1 of which #dae1jjj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for expenses necessary to support advanced research and development pursuant to section #cai,l of the ,,phs ,act1 and other administrative expenses of the ,biomedical ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided under this heading for the purpose of acquisition of security countermeasures shall be in addition to any other funds available for such purpose3 ,provided further1 ,that products purchased with funds provided under this heading may1 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 be deposited in the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile pursuant to section #cai;,f-#b of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #e1jjj1jjj of the amounts made available to support emergency operations shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are in addition to amounts provided in section #acf of ,public ,law #aac-afd4 ,for expenses necessary for procuring security countermeasures 7as defined in section #cai;,f-#b7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,,phs ,act71 #bee1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,for an additional amount for expenses necessary to prepare for or respond to an influenza pandemic1 #ga1iae1jjj2 of which #ci1ijf1jjj shall be available until expended1 for activities including the development and purchase of vaccine1 antivirals1 necessary medical supplies1 diagnostics1 and other surveillance tools3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #dif7;b7 of the ,,phs ,act1 funds may be used for the construction or renovation of privately owned facilities for the production of pandemic influenza vaccines and other biologics1 if the ,secretary finds such construction or renovation necessary to secure sufficient supplies of such vaccines or biologics4 ,general provisions #bja4 ,funds appropriated in this title shall be available for not to exceed #ej1jjj for official reception and representation expenses when specifically approved by the ,secretary4 #bjb4 ,the ,secretary shall make available through assignment not more than #fj employees of the ,public ,health ,service to assist in child survival activities and to work in ,,aids programs through and with funds provided by the ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,united ,nations ,international ,children's ,emergency ,fund or the ,world ,health ,organization4 #bjc4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this title shall be used to pay the salary of an individual1 through a grant or other extramural mechanism1 at a rate in excess of ,executive ,level ,,ii4 #bjd4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act may be expended pursuant to section #bda of the ,,phs ,act1 except for funds specifically provided for in this ,act1 or for other taps and assessments made by any office located in ,,hhs1 prior to the preparation and submission of a report by the ,secretary to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate detailing the planned uses of such funds4 #bje4 ,notwithstanding section #bda7;a7 of the ,,phs ,act1 such portion as the ,secretary shall determine1 but not more than #b4e percent1 of any amounts appropriated for programs authorized under such ,act shall be made available for the evaluation 7directly1 or by grants or contracts7 and the implementation and effectiveness of programs funded in this title4 7transfer of funds7 #bjf4 ,not to exceed #a percent of any discretionary funds 7pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe7 which are appropriated for the current fiscal year for ,,hhs in this ,act may be transferred between appropriations1 but no such appropriation shall be increased by more than #c percent by any such transfer3 ,provided1 ,that the transfer authority granted by this section shall not be used to create any new program or to fund any project or activity for which no funds are provided in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer4 7transfer of funds7 #bjg4 ,the ,director of the ,,nih1 jointly with the ,director of the ,office of ,,aids ,research1 may transfer up to #c percent among institutes and centers from the total amounts identified by these two ,directors as funding for research pertaining to the human immunodeficiency virus3 ,provided1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer4 7transfer of funds7 #bjh4 ,of the amounts made available in this ,act for ,,nih1 the amount for research related to the human immunodeficiency virus1 as jointly determined by the ,director of ,,nih and the ,director of the ,office of ,,aids ,research1 shall be made available to the ,office of ,,aids ,research account4 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,,aids ,research shall transfer from such account amounts necessary to carry out section #bcec7;d77#c7 of the ,,phs ,act4 #bji4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act may be made available to any entity under title ,x of the ,,phs ,act unless the applicant for the award certifies to the ,secretary that it encourages family participation in the decision of minors to seek family planning services and that it provides counseling to minors on how to resist attempts to coerce minors into engaging in sexual activities4 #baj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no provider of services under title ,x of the ,,phs ,act shall be exempt from any ,state law requiring notification or the reporting of child abuse1 child molestation1 sexual abuse1 rape1 or incest4 #baa4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act 7including funds appropriated to any trust fund7 may be used to carry out the ,medicare ,advantage program if the ,secretary denies participation in such program to an otherwise eligible entity 7including a ,provider ,sponsored ,organization7 because the entity informs the ,secretary that it will not provide1 pay for1 provide coverage of1 or provide referrals for abortions3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall make appropriate prospective adjustments to the capitation payment to such an entity 7based on an actuarially sound estimate of the expected costs of providing the service to such entity's enrollees73 ,provided further1 ,that nothing in this section shall be construed to change the ,medicare program's coverage for such services and a ,medicare ,advantage organization described in this section shall be responsible for informing enrollees where to obtain information about all ,medicare covered services4 #bab4 ,in order for ,,hhs to carry out international health activities1 including ,,hiv_/,,aids and other infectious disease1 chronic and environmental disease1 and other health activities abroad during fiscal year #bjae3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary may exercise authority equivalent to that available to the ,secretary of ,state in section #b7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief4 ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,state and relevant ,chief of ,mission to ensure that the authority provided in this section is exercised in a manner consistent with section #bjg of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj and other applicable statutes administered by the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide such funds by advance or reimbursement to the ,secretary of ,state as may be necessary to pay the costs of acquisition1 lease1 alteration1 renovation1 and management of facilities outside of the ,united ,states for the use of ,,hhs4 ,the ,department of ,state shall cooperate fully with the ,secretary to ensure that ,,hhs has secure1 safe1 functional facilities that comply with applicable regulation governing location1 setback1 and other facilities requirements and serve the purposes established by this ,act4 ,the ,secretary is authorized1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 through grant or cooperative agreement1 to make available to public or nonprofit private institutions or agencies in participating foreign countries1 funds to acquire1 lease1 alter1 or renovate facilities in those countries as necessary to conduct programs of assistance for international health activities1 including activities relating to ,,hiv_/,,aids and other infectious diseases1 chronic and environmental diseases1 and other health activities abroad4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide to personnel appointed or assigned by the ,secretary to serve abroad1 allowances and benefits similar to those provided under chapter #i of title ,i of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj1 and #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djha through #djhf and subject to such regulations prescribed by the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary is further authorized to provide locality-based comparability payments 7stated as a percentage7 up to the amount of the locality-based comparability payment 7stated as a percentage7 that would be payable to such personnel under section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code if such personnel's official duty station were in the ,district of ,columbia4 ,leaves of absence for personnel under this subsection shall be on the same basis as that provided under subchapter ,i of chapter #fc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #ijc of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj1 to individuals serving in the ,foreign ,service4 #bac4 7a7 ,authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,director of ,,nih 7,director7 may use funds available under section #djb7;b77#g7 or #djb7;b77#ab7 of the ,,phs ,act to enter into transactions 7other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or grants7 to carry out research identified pursuant to such section #djb7;b77#g7 7pertaining to the ,common ,fund7 or research and activities described in such section #djb7;b77#ab74 7b7 ,peer review ,in entering into transactions under subsection 7a71 the ,director may utilize such peer review procedures 7including consultation with appropriate scientific experts7 as the ,director determines to be appropriate to obtain assessments of scientific and technical merit4 ,such procedures shall apply to such transactions in lieu of the peer review and advisory council review procedures that would otherwise be required under sections #cja7;a77#c71 #dje7;b77#a77;,b71 #dje7;b77#b71 #djf7;a77#c77;,a71 #dib1 and #did of the ,,phs ,act4 #bad4 ,funds which are available for ,individual ,learning ,accounts for employees of ,,cdc and the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry 7,,atsdr7 may be transferred to appropriate accounts of ,,cdc1 to be available only for ,individual ,learning ,accounts3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may be used for any individual full-time equivalent employee while such employee is employed either by ,,cdc or ,,atsdr4 #bae4 ,not to exceed #de1jjj1jjj of funds appropriated by this ,act to the institutes and centers of the ,national ,institutes of ,health may be used for alteration1 repair1 or improvement of facilities1 as necessary for the proper and efficient conduct of the activities authorized herein1 at not to exceed #c1ejj1jjj per project4 7transfer of funds7 #baf4 ,of the amounts made available for ,,nih1 #a percent of the amount made available for ,national ,research ,service ,awards 7,,nrsa7 shall be made available to the ,administrator of the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration to make ,,nrsa awards for research in primary medical care to individuals affiliated with entities who have received grants or contracts under sections #gcf1 #gci1 or #gdg of the ,,phs ,act1 and #a percent of the amount made available for ,,nrsa shall be made available to the ,director of the ,agency for ,healthcare ,research and ,quality to make ,,nrsa awards for health service research4 #bag4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be used1 in whole or in part1 to advocate or promote gun control4 #bah4 7a7 ,the ,secretary shall establish a publicly accessible ,web site to provide information regarding the uses of funds made available under section #djjb of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act of #bjaj 7,,aca74 7b7 ,with respect to funds provided under section #djjb of the ,,aca1 the ,secretary shall include on the ,web site established under subsection 7a7 at a minimum the following information3 7#a7 ,in the case of each transfer of funds under section #djjb7;c71 a statement indicating the program or activity receiving funds1 the operating division or office that will administer the funds1 and the planned uses of the funds1 to be posted not later than the day after the transfer is made4 7#b7 ,identification 7along with a link to the full text7 of each funding opportunity announcement1 request for proposals1 or other announcement or solicitation of proposals for grants1 cooperative agreements1 or contracts intended to be awarded using such funds1 to be posted not later than the day after the announcement or solicitation is issued4 7#c7 ,identification of each grant1 cooperative agreement1 or contract with a value of #be1jjj or more awarded using such funds1 including the purpose of the award and the identity of the recipient1 to be posted not later than #e days after the award is made4 7#d7 ,a report detailing the uses of all funds transferred under section #djjb7;c7 during the fiscal year1 to be posted not later than #ij days after the end of the fiscal year4 7c7 ,with respect to awards made in fiscal years #bjac through #bjae1 the ,secretary shall also include on the ,web site established under subsection 7a71 semi-annual reports from each entity awarded a grant1 cooperative agreement1 or contract from such funds with a value of #be1jjj or more1 summarizing the activities undertaken and identifying any sub-grants or sub-contracts awarded 7including the purpose of the award and the identity of the recipient71 to be posted not later than #cj days after the end of each #f-month period4 7d7 ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall3 7#a7 present the information required in subsection 7b77#a7 on a single webpage or on a single database2 7#b7 ensure that all information required in this section is directly accessible from the single webpage or database2 and 7#c7 ensure that all information required in this section is able to be organized by program or ,state4 7,transfer of ,funds7 #bai4 7a7 ,within #de days of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall transfer funds appropriated under section #djjb of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act of #bjaj 7,,aca7 to the accounts specified1 in the amounts specified1 and for the activities specified under the heading ,prevention and ,public ,health ,fund in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this ,consolidated ,act7 accompanying this ,act4 7b7 ,notwithstanding section #djjb7;c7 of the ,,aca1 the ,secretary may not further transfer these amounts4 7c7 ,funds transferred for activities authorized under section #bhba of the ,,phs ,act shall be made available without reference to section #bhba7;b7 of such ,act4 #bbj4 7a7 ,the ,biomedical ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority 7,,barda7 may enter into a contract1 for more than one but no more than #aj program years1 for purchase of research services or of security countermeasures1 as that term is defined in section #cai;,f-#b7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,,phs ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d-#f;b7c77#a77;,b771 if-- 7#a7 funds are available and obligated-- 7,a7 for the full period of the contract or for the first fiscal year in which the contract is in effect2 and 7,b7 for the estimated costs associated with a necessary termination of the contract2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines that a multi-year contract will serve the best interests of the ,federal ,government by encouraging full and open competition or promoting economy in administration1 performance1 and operation of ,,barda's programs4 7b7 ,a contract entered into under this section3 7#a7 shall include a termination clause as described by subsection 7c7 of section #cijc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 shall be subject to the congressional notice requirement stated in subsection 7d7 of such section4 #bba4 7a7 ,the ,secretary shall publish in the fiscal year #bjaf budget justification and on ,departmental ,web sites information concerning the employment of full-time equivalent ,federal employees or contractors for the purposes of implementing1 administering1 enforcing1 or otherwise carrying out the provisions of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act of #bjaj 7,,aca71 and the amendments made by that ,act1 in the proposed fiscal year and the #d prior fiscal years4 7b7 ,with respect to employees or contractors supported by all funds appropriated for purposes of carrying out the ,,aca 7and the amendments made by that ,act71 the ,secretary shall include1 at a minimum1 the following information3 7#a7 ,for each such fiscal year1 the section of such ,act under which such funds were appropriated1 a statement indicating the program1 project1 or activity receiving such funds1 the ,federal operating division or office that administers such program1 and the amount of funding received in discretionary or mandatory appropriations4 7#b7 ,for each such fiscal year1 the number of full-time equivalent employees or contracted employees assigned to each authorized and funded provision detailed in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may exclude from the report employees or contractors who3 7#a7 ,are supported through appropriations enacted in laws other than the ,,aca and work on programs that existed prior to the passage of the ,,aca2 7#b7 spend less than #ej percent of their time on activities funded by or newly authorized in the ,,aca2 7#c7 or who work on contracts for which ,,fte reporting is not a requirement of their contract1 such as fixed-price contracts4 #bbb4 ,in addition to the amounts otherwise available for ,centers for ,medicare and ,medicaid ,services1 ,program ,management1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may transfer up to #cje1jjj1jjj to such account from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund to support program management activity related to the ,medicare ,program3 ,provided1 ,that except for the foregoing purpose1 such funds may not be used to support any provision of ,public ,law #aaa-adh or ,public ,law #aaa-aeb 7or any amendment made by either such ,public ,law7 or to supplant any other amounts within such account4 #bbc4 ,in lieu of the timeframe specified in section #cch;,e7c77#b7 of the ,,phs ,act1 terminations described in such section may occur up to #fj days after the execution of a contract awarded in fiscal year #bjae under section #cch;,b of such ,act4 #bbd4 ,title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act is amended by3 7#a7 ,striking ,national ,center for ,complementary and ,alternative ,medicine in each place it appears and replacing it with ,national ,center for ,complementary and ,integrative ,health2 7#b7 ,striking alternative medicine in each place it appears and replacing it with integrative health2 7#c7 ,striking all references to alternative and complementary medical treatment or complementary and alternative treatment in each place either appears and inserting complementary and integrative health2 7#d7 ,striking references to alternative medical treatment in each place it appears and inserting integrative health treatment2 and 7#e7 ,striking section #dhe;,d7c7 and inserting3 7c7 ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,center shall1 as appropriate1 study the integration of new and non-traditional approaches to health care treatment and consumption1 including but not limited to non-traditional treatment1 diagnostic and prevention systems1 modalities1 and disciplines4 4 #bbe4 ,in addition to amounts provided herein1 payments made for research organisms or substances1 authorized under section #cja7;a7 of the ,,phs ,act1 shall be retained and credited to the appropriations accounts of the ,institutes and ,centers of the ,,nih making the substance or organism available under section #cja7;a74 ,amounts credited to the account under this authority shall be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 #bbf4 ,the ,secretary shall publish1 as part of the fiscal year #bjaf budget of the ,president submitted under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 information that details the uses of all funds used by the ,centers for ,medicare and ,medicaid ,services specifically for ,health ,insurance ,marketplaces for each fiscal year since the enactment of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-adh7 and the proposed uses for such funds for fiscal year #bjaf4 ,such information shall include1 for each such fiscal year-- 7#a7 the amount of funds used for each activity specified under the heading ,health ,insurance ,marketplace ,transparency in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this ,consolidated ,act7 accompanying this ,act2 and 7#b7 the milestones completed for data hub functionality and implementation readiness4 #bbg4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund or the ,federal ,supplemental ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund1 or transferred from other accounts funded by this ,act to the ,centers for ,medicare and ,medicaid ,services--,program ,management account1 may be used for payments under section #acdb7;b77#a7 of ,public ,law #aaa-adh 7relating to risk corridors74 #bbh4 7a7 ,subject to the succeeding provisions of this section1 activities authorized under part ,a of title ,,iv and section #aajh7;b7 of the ,social ,security ,act shall continue through ,september #cj1 #bjae1 in the manner authorized for fiscal year #bjad1 and out of any money in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states not otherwise appropriated1 there are hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose4 ,grants and payments may be made pursuant to this authority through ,september #cj1 #bjae1 at the level provided for such activities for fiscal year #bjad1 except as provided in subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7b7 ,in the case of the ,contingency ,fund for ,state ,welfare ,programs established under section #djc7;b7 of the ,social ,security ,act-- 7#a7 the amount appropriated for section #djc7;b7 of such ,act shall be #fjh1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf2 7#b7 the requirement to reserve funds provided for in section #djc7;b77#b7 of such ,act shall not apply during fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf2 and 7#c7 grants and payments may only be made from such ,fund for fiscal year #bjae after the application of subsection 7d74 7c7 ,in the case of research1 evaluations1 and national studies funded under section #dac7;h77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 no funds shall be appropriated under that section for fiscal year #bjae or any fiscal year thereafter4 7d7 ,of the amount made available under subsection 7b77#a7 for section #djc7;b7 of the ,social ,security ,act for fiscal year #bjae-- 7#a7 #ae1jjj1jjj is hereby transferred and made available to carry out section #dac7;h7 of the ,social ,security ,act2 and 7#b7 #aj1jjj1jjj is hereby transferred and made available to the ,bureau of the ,census to conduct activities using the ,survey of ,income and ,program ,participation to obtain information to enable interested parties to evaluate the impact of the amendments made by title ,i of the ,personal ,responsibility and ,work ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act of #aiif4 7e7 ,section #dac7;h77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fac7;h77#a77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,out of any money in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states not otherwise appropriated1 there are appropriated #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjab and inserting ,funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year shall be used4 7f7 ,section #dad of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fad7 is repealed4 7g7 ,expenditures made pursuant to ,public ,law #aac-afd for section #djc7;b7 of the ,social ,security ,act for fiscal year #bjae shall be charged to the appropriation provided by subsection 7b77#a7 for such fiscal year4 #bbi4 ,the remaining unobligated balances of the amount appropriated for fiscal year #bjae by section #eaj7;d7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gaj7;d77 for which no application has been received by the ,funding ,opportunity ,announcement deadline1 shall be made available to ,states that require the implementation of each element described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 of the definition of abstinence education in section #eaj7;b77#b74 ,the remaining unobligated balances shall be reallocated to such ,states that submit a valid application consistent with the original formula for this funding4 #bcj4 ,hereafter1 for each fiscal year through fiscal year #bjbe1 the ,director of the ,national ,institutes of ,health shall prepare and submit directly to the ,president for review and transmittal to ,congress1 after reasonable opportunity for comment1 but without change1 by the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,advisory ,council on ,alzheimer's ,research1 ,care1 and ,services1 an annual budget estimate 7including an estimate of the number and type of personnel needs for the ,institutes7 for the initiatives of the ,national ,institutes of ,health pursuant to the ,national ,alzheimer's ,plan1 as required under section #b7;d77#b7 of ,public ,law #aaa-cge4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,,iii ,department of ,education ,education for the disadvantaged ,for carrying out title ,i of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7referred to in this ,act as ,,esea7 and section #dah;,a of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7referred to in this ,act as ,,hea71 #ae1ecf1ajg1jjj1 of which #d1feb1gfb1jjj shall become available on ,july #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and of which #aj1hda1agg1jjj shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for academic year #bjae-bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that #f1dei1dja1jjj shall be for basic grants under section #aabd of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #c1ihd1jjj of these funds shall be available to the ,secretary of ,education 7referred to in this title as ,secretary7 on ,october #a1 #bjad1 to obtain annually updated local educational agency-level census poverty data from the ,bureau of the ,census3 ,provided further1 ,that #a1cfb1cja1jjj shall be for concentration grants under section #aabd;,a of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that #c1bid1jej1jjj shall be for targeted grants under section #aabe of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that #c1bid1jej1jjj shall be for education finance incentive grants under section #aabe;,a of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that funds available under sections #aabd1 #aabd;,a1 #aabe and #aabe;,a of the ,,esea may be used to provide homeless children and youths with services not ordinarily provided to other students under those sections1 including supporting the liaison designated pursuant to section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77ii7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 and providing transportation pursuant to section #gbb7;g77#a77;,j77iii7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #gaj1jjj shall be to carry out sections #aeja and #aejc of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that #eje1gef1jjj shall be available for school improvement grants under section #ajjc7;g7 of the ,,esea1 which shall be allocated by the ,secretary through the formula described in section #ajjc7;g77#b7 and shall be used consistent with the requirements of section #ajjc7;g71 except that ,state and local educational agencies may use such funds to serve any school eligible to receive assistance under part ,a of title ,i that has not made adequate yearly progress for at least #b years or is in the ,state's lowest quintile of performance based on proficiency rates and1 in the case of secondary schools1 priority shall be given to those schools with graduation rates below #fj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #ajjc7;g77#e77;,c7 of the ,,esea1 the ,secretary may permit a ,state educational agency to establish an award period of up to #e years for each participating local educational agency3 ,provided further1 ,that funds available for school improvement grants for fiscal year #bjad and thereafter may be used by a local educational agency to implement a whole-school reform strategy for a school using an evidence-based strategy that ensures whole-school reform is undertaken in partnership with a strategy developer offering a whole-school reform program that is based on at least a moderate level of evidence that the program will have a statistically significant effect on student outcomes1 including at least one well-designed and well-implemented experimental or quasi-experimental study3 ,provided further1 ,that funds available for school improvement grants may be used by a local educational agency to implement an alternative ,state-determined school improvement strategy that has been established by a ,state educational agency with the approval of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that a local educational agency that is determined to be eligible for services under subpart #a or #b of part ,b of title ,,vi of the ,,esea may modify not more than one element of a school improvement grant model3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #ajjc7;g77#e77;,a71 each ,state educational agency may establish a maximum subgrant size of not more than #b1jjj1jjj for each participating school applicable to such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may reserve up to #e percent of the funds available for section #ajjc7;g7 of the ,,esea to carry out activities to build ,state and local educational agency capacity to implement effectively the school improvement grants program3 ,provided further1 ,that #afj1jjj1jjj shall be available under section #aejb of the ,,esea for a comprehensive literacy development and education program to advance literacy skills1 including pre-literacy skills1 reading1 and writing1 for students from birth through grade #ab1 including limited-,english-proficient students and students with disabilities1 of which one-half of #a percent shall be reserved for the ,secretary of the ,interior for such a program at schools funded by the ,bureau of ,indian ,education1 one-half of #a percent shall be reserved for grants to the outlying areas for such a program1 up to #e percent may be reserved for national activities1 and the remainder shall be used to award competitive grants to ,state educational agencies for such a program1 of which a ,state educational agency may reserve up to #e percent for ,state leadership activities1 including technical assistance and training1 data collection1 reporting1 and administration1 and shall subgrant not less than #ie percent to local educational agencies or1 in the case of early literacy1 to local educational agencies or other nonprofit providers of early childhood education that partner with a public or private nonprofit organization or agency with a demonstrated record of effectiveness in improving the early literacy development of children from birth through kindergarten entry and in providing professional development in early literacy1 giving priority to such agencies or other entities serving greater numbers or percentages of disadvantaged children3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,state educational agency shall ensure that at least #ae percent of the subgranted funds are used to serve children from birth through age #e1 #dj percent are used to serve students in kindergarten through grade #e1 and #dj percent are used to serve students in middle and high school including an equitable distribution of funds between middle and high schools3 ,provided further1 ,that eligible entities receiving subgrants from ,state educational agencies shall use such funds for services and activities that have the characteristics of effective literacy instruction through professional development1 screening and assessment1 targeted interventions for students reading below grade level and other research-based methods of improving classroom instruction and practice3 ,provided further1 ,that #cg1dgd1jjj shall be for carrying out section #dah;,a of the ,,hea4 ,impact aid ,for carrying out programs of financial assistance to federally affected schools authorized by title ,,viii of the ,,esea1 #a1bhh1fjc1jjj1 of which #a1aea1bcc1jjj shall be for basic support payments under section #hjjc7;b71 #dh1caf1jjj shall be for payments for children with disabilities under section #hjjc7;d71 #ag1djf1jjj shall be for construction under section #hjjg7;b7 and be available for obligation through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 #ff1hac1jjj shall be for ,federal property payments under section #hjjb1 and #d1hce1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for facilities maintenance under section #hjjh3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of computing the amount of a payment for an eligible local educational agency under section #hjjc7;a7 for school year #bjad-bjae1 children enrolled in a school of such agency that would otherwise be eligible for payment under section #hjjc7;a77#a77;,b7 of such ,act1 but due to the deployment of both parents or legal guardians1 or a parent or legal guardian having sole custody of such children1 or due to the death of a military parent or legal guardian while on active duty 7so long as such children reside on ,federal property as described in section #hjjc7;a77#a77;,b771 are no longer eligible under such section1 shall be considered as eligible students under such section1 provided such students remain in average daily attendance at a school in the same local educational agency they attended prior to their change in eligibility status4 ,school improvement programs ,for carrying out school improvement activities authorized by parts ,a and ,b of title ,,ii1 part ,b of title ,,iv1 parts ,a and ,b of title ,,vi1 and parts ,b and ,c of title ,,vii of the ,,esea2 the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act2 section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb2 the ,compact of ,free ,association ,amendments ,act of #bjjc2 and the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd1 #d1djb1fga1jjj1 of which #b1ehe1ffa1jjj shall become available on ,july #a1 #bjae1 and remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and of which #a1fha1dda1jjj shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for academic year #bjae-bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available to carry out part ,b of title ,,vii of the ,,esea may be used for construction1 renovation1 and modernization of any elementary school1 secondary school1 or structure related to an elementary school or secondary school1 run by the ,department of ,education of the ,state of ,hawaii1 that serves a predominantly ,native ,hawaiian student body3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available to carry out part ,c of title ,,vii of the ,,esea shall be awarded on a competitive basis1 and also may be used for construction3 ,provided further1 ,that #dh1dde1jjj shall be available to carry out section #bjc of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb3 ,provided further1 ,that #af1fii1jjj shall be available to carry out the ,supplemental ,education ,grants program for the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may reserve up to #e percent of the amount referred to in the previous proviso to provide technical assistance in the implementation of these grants3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #b4c percent of the funds for subpart #a of part ,a of title ,,ii of the ,,esea shall be reserved by the ,secretary for competitive awards for teacher or principal recruitment and training or professional enhancement activities1 including for civic education instruction1 to national not-for-profit organizations1 of which up to #h percent may only be used for research1 dissemination1 evaluation1 and technical assistance for competitive awards carried out under this proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that #aeb1gag1jjj shall be to carry out part ,b of title ,,ii of the ,,esea4 ,indian education ,for expenses necessary to carry out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 title ,,vii1 part ,a of the ,,esea1 #abc1ici1jjj4 ,innovation and improvement ,for carrying out activities authorized by part ,g of title ,i1 subpart #e of part ,a and parts ,c and ,d of title ,,ii1 parts ,b1 ,c1 and ,d of title ,v of the ,,esea1 and section #adjjg of division ,a of the ,american ,recovery and ,reinvestment ,act of #bjji1 as amended1 #a1ajb1aaa1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that up to #abj1jjj1jjj shall be available through ,december #ca1 #bjae for section #adjjg of division ,a of ,public ,law #aaa-e1 and up to #e percent of such funds may be used for technical assistance and the evaluation of activities carried out under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that the education facilities clearinghouse established through a competitive award process in fiscal year #bjac is authorized to collect and disseminate information on effective educational practices and the latest research regarding the planning1 design1 financing1 construction1 improvement1 operation1 and maintenance of safe1 healthy1 high-performance public facilities for early learning programs1 kindergarten through grade #ab1 and higher education3 ,provided further1 ,that #bcj1jjj1jjj of the funds for subpart #a of part ,d of title ,v of the ,,esea shall be for competitive grants to local educational agencies1 including charter schools that are local educational agencies1 or ,states1 or partnerships of3 7#a7 a local educational agency1 a ,state1 or both2 and 7#b7 at least one nonprofit organization to develop and implement performance-based compensation systems for teachers1 principals1 and other personnel in high-need schools3 ,provided further1 ,that such performance-based compensation systems must consider gains in student academic achievement as well as classroom evaluations conducted multiple times during each school year among other factors and provide educators with incentives to take on additional responsibilities and leadership roles3 ,provided further1 ,that recipients of such grants shall demonstrate that such performance-based compensation systems are developed with the input of teachers and school leaders in the schools and local educational agencies to be served by the grant3 ,provided further1 ,that recipients of such grants may use such funds to develop or improve systems and tools 7which may be developed and used for the entire local educational agency or only for schools served under the grant7 that would enhance the quality and success of the compensation system1 such as high-quality teacher evaluations and tools to measure growth in student achievement3 ,provided further1 ,that applications for such grants shall include a plan to sustain financially the activities conducted and systems developed under the grant once the grant period has expired3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #e percent of such funds for competitive grants shall be available for technical assistance1 training1 peer review of applications1 program outreach1 and evaluation activities3 ,provided further1 ,that #bej1jjj1jjj of the funds for part ,d of title ,v of the ,,esea shall be available through ,december #ca1 #bjae for carrying out1 in accordance with the applicable requirements of part ,d of title ,v of the ,,esea1 a preschool development grants program3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary1 jointly with the ,secretary of ,,hhs1 shall make competitive awards to ,states for activities that build the capacity within the ,state to develop1 enhance1 or expand high-quality preschool programs1 including comprehensive services and family engagement1 for preschool-aged children from families at or below #bjj percent of the ,federal poverty line3 ,provided further1 ,that each ,state may subgrant a portion of such grant funds to local educational agencies and other early learning providers 7including1 but not limited to1 ,head ,start programs and licensed child care providers71 or consortia thereof1 for the implementation of high-quality preschool programs for children from families at or below #bjj percent of the ,federal poverty line3 ,provided further1 ,that subgrantees that are local educational agencies shall form strong partnerships with early learning providers and that subgrantees that are early learning providers shall form strong partnerships with local educational agencies1 in order to carry out the requirements of the subgrant3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #c percent of such funds for preschool development grants shall be available for technical assistance1 evaluation1 and other national activities related to such grants3 ,provided further1 ,that #aj1jjj1jjj of funds available under part ,d of title ,v of the ,,esea shall be for the ,full-,service ,community ,schools program3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds available for part ,b of title ,v of the ,,esea1 the ,secretary shall use up to #aa1jjj1jjj to carry out activities under section #ebje7;b7 and shall use not less than #ac1jjj1jjj for subpart #b3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds available for subpart #a of part ,b of title ,v of the ,,esea1 and notwithstanding section #ebje7;a71 the ,secretary shall reserve up to #ge1jjj1jjj to make multiple awards to non-profit charter management organizations and other entities that are not for-profit entities for the replication and expansion of successful charter school models and shall reserve not less than #aa1jjj1jjj to carry out the activities described in section #ebje7;a71 including improving quality and oversight of charter schools and providing technical assistance and grants to authorized public chartering agencies in order to increase the number of high-performing charter schools3 ,provided further1 ,that funds available for part ,b of title ,v of the ,,esea may be used for grants that support preschool education in charter schools3 ,provided further1 ,that each application submitted pursuant to section #ebjc7;a7 shall describe a plan to monitor and hold accountable authorized public chartering agencies through such activities as providing technical assistance or establishing a professional development program1 which may include evaluation1 planning1 training1 and systems development for staff of authorized public chartering agencies to improve the capacity of such agencies in the ,state to authorize1 monitor1 and hold accountable charter schools3 ,provided further1 ,that each application submitted pursuant to section #ebjc7;a7 shall contain assurances that ,state law1 regulations1 or other policies require that3 7#a7 each authorized charter school in the ,state operate under a legally binding charter or performance contract between itself and the school's authorized public chartering agency that describes the rights and responsibilities of the school and the public chartering agency2 conduct annual1 timely1 and independent audits of the school's financial statements that are filed with the school's authorized public chartering agency2 and demonstrate improved student academic achievement2 and 7#b7 authorized public chartering agencies use increases in student academic achievement for all groups of students described in section #aaaa7;b77#b77;,c77v7 of the ,,esea as one of the most important factors when determining to renew or revoke a school's charter4 ,safe schools and citizenship education ,for carrying out activities authorized by part ,a of title ,,iv and subparts #a1 #b1 and #aj of part ,d of title ,v of the ,,esea1 #bbc1cae1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that #gj1jjj1jjj shall be available for subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,iv1 of which up to #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for the ,project ,school ,emergency ,response to ,violence 7,project ,,serv7 program to provide education-related services to local educational agencies and institutions of higher education in which the learning environment has been disrupted due to a violent or traumatic crisis3 ,provided further1 ,that #ef1ged1jjj shall be available through ,december #ca1 #bjae for ,promise ,neighborhoods4 ,english language acquisition ,for carrying out part ,a of title ,,iii of the ,,esea1 #gcg1djj1jjj1 which shall become available on ,july #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 except that #f4e percent of such amount shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjad1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 to carry out activities under section #caaa7;c77#a77;,c73 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall use estimates of the ,american ,community ,survey child counts for the most recent #c-year period available to calculate allocations under such part3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall use #ad1jjj1jjj of funds available under this paragraph for grants to all ,state educational agencies within ,states with at least one county where #ej or more unaccompanied children have been released to sponsors since ,january #a1 #bjad1 through the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement3 ,provided further1 ,that awards to eligible ,state educational agencies shall be based on the ,state's relative share of unaccompanied children that have been released to sponsors since ,january #a1 #bjad3 ,provided further1 ,that the data on unaccompanied children used by the ,secretary under the two preceding provisos shall be the most recently available data from the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that each eligible ,state educational agency that receives a grant shall award subgrants to local educational agencies in the ,state that have experienced a significant increase during the #bjad-bjae school year1 as determined by the ,state educational agency1 compared to the average of the #b preceding school years1 in the number or percentage of immigrant children and youth enrolled in their schools3 ,provided further1 ,that local educational agencies shall use those subgrants for supplemental academic and non-academic services and supports to immigrant children and youth3 ,provided further1 ,that the term immigrant children and youth has the meaning given in section #ccja of the ,,esea1 and the terms ,state educational agency and local educational agency have the meanings given to them in section #iaja of the ,,esea3 ,provided further1 ,that each eligible ,state educational agency shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary not later than #a year after the award a report identifying the local educational agencies that received subgrants1 the ,state's definition of significant increase used to award the subgrants2 and such other information as the ,secretary may require4 ,special education ,for carrying out the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7,,idea7 and the ,special ,olympics ,sport and ,empowerment ,act of #bjjd1 #ab1ebb1ceh1jjj1 of which #c1jjf1bei1jjj shall become available on ,july #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and of which #i1bhc1chc1jjj shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for academic year #bjae-bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that the amount for section #faa7;b77#b7 of the ,,idea shall be equal to the lesser of the amount available for that activity during fiscal year #bjad1 increased by the amount of inflation as specified in section #fai7;d77#b77;,b7 of the ,,idea1 or the percent change in the funds appropriated under section #faa7;i7 of the ,,idea1 but not less than the amount for that activity during fiscal year #bjad3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall1 without regard to section #faa7;d7 of the ,,idea1 distribute to all other ,states 7as that term is defined in section #faa7;g77#b771 subject to the third proviso1 any amount by which a ,state's allocation under section #faa7;d71 from funds appropriated under this heading1 is reduced under section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b71 according to the following3 #he percent on the basis of the ,states' relative populations of children aged #c through #ba who are of the same age as children with disabilities for whom the ,state ensures the availability of a free appropriate public education under this part1 and #ae percent to ,states on the basis of the ,states' relative populations of those children who are living in poverty3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may not distribute any funds under the previous proviso to any ,state whose reduction in allocation from funds appropriated under this heading made funds available for such a distribution3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,states shall allocate such funds distributed under the second proviso to local educational agencies in accordance with section #faa7;f73 ,provided further1 ,that the amount by which a ,state's allocation under section #faa7;d7 of the ,,idea is reduced under section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b7 and the amounts distributed to ,states under the previous provisos in fiscal year #bjab or any subsequent year shall not be considered in calculating the awards under section #faa7;d7 for fiscal year #bjac or for any subsequent fiscal years3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding the provision in section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b7 regarding the fiscal year in which a ,state's allocation under section #faa7;d7 is reduced for failure to comply with the requirement of section #fab7;a77#ah77;,a71 the ,secretary may apply the reduction specified in section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b7 over a period of consecutive fiscal years1 not to exceed five1 until the entire reduction is applied3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may1 in any fiscal year in which a ,state's allocation under section #faa is reduced in accordance with section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b71 reduce the amount a ,state may reserve under section #faa7;e77#a7 by an amount that bears the same relation to the maximum amount described in that paragraph as the reduction under section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b7 bears to the total allocation the ,state would have received in that fiscal year under section #faa7;d7 in the absence of the reduction3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall either reduce the allocation of funds under section #faa for any fiscal year following the fiscal year for which the ,state fails to comply with the requirement of section #fab7;a77#ah77;,a7 as authorized by section #fab7;a77#ah77;,b71 or seek to recover funds under section #deb of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcd;a73 ,provided further1 ,that the funds reserved under #faa7;c7 of the ,,idea may be used to provide technical assistance to ,states to improve the capacity of the ,states to meet the data collection requirements of sections #faf and #fah and to administer and carry out other services and activities to improve data collection1 coordination1 quality1 and use under parts ,b and ,c of the ,,idea3 ,provided further1 ,that the level of effort a local educational agency must meet under section #fac7;a77#b77;,a77iii7 of the ,,idea1 in the year after it fails to maintain effort is the level of effort that would have been required in the absence of that failure and not the ,,lea's reduced level of expenditures3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use funds made available for the ,state ,personnel ,development ,grants program under part ,d1 subpart #a of ,,idea to evaluate program performance under such subpart4 ,rehabilitation services and disability research ,for carrying out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 the ,assistive ,technology ,act of #aiih1 and the ,helen ,keller ,national ,center ,act1 #c1gji1hec1jjj1 of which #c1cce1jgd1jjj shall be for grants for vocational rehabilitation services under title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may use amounts provided in this ,act that remain available subsequent to the reallotment of funds to ,states pursuant to section #aaj7;b7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act for innovative activities aimed at improving the outcomes of individuals with disabilities as defined in section #g7bj77;,b7 of the ,rehabilitation ,act1 including activities aimed at improving the education and post-school outcomes of children receiving ,supplemental ,security ,income 7,,ssi7 and their families that may result in long-term improvement in the ,,ssi child recipient's economic status and self-sufficiency3 ,provided further1 ,that ,states may award subgrants for a portion of the funds to other public and private1 non-profit entities3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds made available subsequent to reallotment for innovative activities aimed at improving the outcomes of individuals with disabilities shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that #b1jjj1jjj shall be for competitive grants to support alternative financing programs that provide for the purchase of assistive technology devices1 such as a low-interest loan fund2 an interest buy-down program2 a revolving loan fund2 a loan guarantee2 or insurance program3 ,provided further1 ,that applicants shall provide an assurance that1 and information describing the manner in which1 the alternative financing program will expand and emphasize consumer choice and control3 ,provided further1 ,that ,state agencies and community-based disability organizations that are directed by and operated for individuals with disabilities shall be eligible to compete4 ,special institutions for persons with disabilities ,american printing house for the blind ,for carrying out the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahgi1 #bd1ica1jjj4 ,national technical institute for the deaf ,for the ,national ,technical ,institute for the ,deaf under titles ,i and ,,ii of the ,education of the ,deaf ,act of #aihf1 #fg1jaf1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that from the total amount available1 the ,institute may at its discretion use funds for the endowment program as authorized under section #bjg of such ,act4 ,gallaudet university ,for the ,kendall ,demonstration ,elementary ,school1 the ,model ,secondary ,school for the ,deaf1 and the partial support of ,gallaudet ,university under titles ,i and ,,ii of the ,education of the ,deaf ,act of #aihf1 #abj1bge1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that from the total amount available1 the ,university may at its discretion use funds for the endowment program as authorized under section #bjg of such ,act4 ,career1 technical1 and adult education ,for carrying out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf and the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7,,aefla71 #a1gjg1fhf1jjj1 of which #iaf1fhf1jjj shall become available on ,july #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and of which #gia1jjj1jjj shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided for ,adult ,education ,state ,grants1 #ga1dci1jjj shall be made available for integrated ,english literacy and civics education services to immigrants and other limited-,english-proficient populations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount reserved for integrated ,english literacy and civics education1 notwithstanding section #baa of the ,,aefla1 #fe percent shall be allocated to ,states based on a ,state's absolute need as determined by calculating each ,state's share of a #aj-year average of the ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services data for immigrants admitted for legal permanent residence for the #aj most recent years1 and #ce percent allocated to ,states that experienced growth as measured by the average of the #c most recent years for which ,united ,states ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services data for immigrants admitted for legal permanent residence are available1 except that no ,state shall be allocated an amount less than #fj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available for ,,aefla1 #ac1gab1jjj shall be for national leadership activities under section #bdc4 ,student financial assistance ,for carrying out subparts #a1 #c1 and #aj of part ,a1 and part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,,hea1 #bd1aih1baj1jjj1 which shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,the maximum ,pell ,grant for which a student shall be eligible during award year #bjae-bjaf shall be #d1hfj4 ,student aid administration ,for ,federal administrative expenses to carry out part ,d of title ,i1 and subparts #a1 #c1 #i1 and #aj of part ,a1 and parts ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 and ,e of title ,,iv of the ,,hea1 and subpart #a of part ,a of title ,,vii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act1 #a1cif1ibd1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,higher education ,for carrying out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 ,,iv1 ,v1 ,,vi1 ,,vii1 and ,,viii of the ,,hea1 the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa1 and section #aag of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf1 #a1ibd1hci1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available in this ,act to carry out title ,,vi of the ,,hea and section #ajb7;b77#f7 of the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa may be used to support visits and study in foreign countries by individuals who are participating in advanced foreign language training and international studies in areas that are vital to ,united ,states national security and who plan to apply their language skills and knowledge of these countries in the fields of government1 the professions1 or international development3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds referred to in the preceding proviso up to #a percent may be used for program evaluation1 national outreach1 and information dissemination activities3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #a4e percent of the funds made available under chapter #b of subpart #b of part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,,hea may be used for evaluation3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #b4e percent of the funds made available under this ,act for part ,b of title ,,vii of the ,,hea may be used for technical assistance and the evaluation of activities carried out under such section4 ,howard university ,for partial support of ,howard ,university1 #bba1hba1jjj1 of which not less than #c1dje1jjj shall be for a matching endowment grant pursuant to the ,howard ,university ,endowment ,act and shall remain available until expended4 ,college housing and academic facilities loans program ,for ,federal administrative expenses to carry out activities related to existing facility loans pursuant to section #aba of the ,,hea1 #dce1jjj4 ,historically ,black ,college and ,university ,capital ,financing ,program ,account ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 #ai1jif1jjj1 as authorized pursuant to part ,d of title ,,iii of the ,,hea1 which shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #cjc1eic1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds may be used to support loans to public and private ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities without regard to the limitations within section #cdd7;a7 of the ,,hea4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses to carry out the ,historically ,black ,college and ,university ,capital ,financing ,program entered into pursuant to part ,d of title ,,iii of the ,,hea1 #ccd1jjj4 ,institute of education sciences ,for carrying out activities authorized by the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb1 the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act1 section #bjh of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act of #bjjb1 and section #ffd of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 #egc1ice1jjj1 which shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that funds available to carry out section #bjh of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act may be used to link ,statewide elementary and secondary data systems with early childhood1 postsecondary1 and workforce data systems1 or to further develop such systems3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #f1jjj1jjj of the funds available to carry out section #bjh of the ,educational ,technical ,assistance ,act may be used for awards to public or private organizations or agencies to support activities to improve data coordination1 quality1 and use at the local1 ,state1 and national levels3 ,provided further1 ,that #acg1bce1jjj shall be for carrying out activities authorized by the ,national ,assessment of ,educational ,progress ,authorization ,act4 ,departmental management ,program administration ,for carrying out1 to the extent not otherwise provided1 the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act1 including rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia and hire of three passenger motor vehicles1 #daa1jjj1jjj1 of which up to #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for relocation of1 and renovation of buildings occupied by1 ,department staff4 ,office for civil rights ,for expenses necessary for the ,office for ,civil ,rights1 as authorized by section #bjc of the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act1 #ajj1jjj1jjj4 ,office of inspector general ,for expenses necessary for the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 as authorized by section #bab of the ,department of ,education ,organization ,act1 #eg1gia1jjj4 ,general provisions #cja4 ,no funds appropriated in this ,act may be used for the transportation of students or teachers 7or for the purchase of equipment for such transportation7 in order to overcome racial imbalance in any school or school system1 or for the transportation of students or teachers 7or for the purchase of equipment for such transportation7 in order to carry out a plan of racial desegregation of any school or school system4 #cjb4 ,none of the funds contained in this ,act shall be used to require1 directly or indirectly1 the transportation of any student to a school other than the school which is nearest the student's home1 except for a student requiring special education1 to the school offering such special education1 in order to comply with title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd4 ,for the purpose of this section an indirect requirement of transportation of students includes the transportation of students to carry out a plan involving the reorganization of the grade structure of schools1 the pairing of schools1 or the clustering of schools1 or any combination of grade restructuring1 pairing1 or clustering4 ,the prohibition described in this section does not include the establishment of magnet schools4 #cjc4 ,no funds appropriated in this ,act may be used to prevent the implementation of programs of voluntary prayer and meditation in the public schools4 7transfer of funds7 #cjd4 ,not to exceed #a percent of any discretionary funds 7pursuant to the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe7 which are appropriated for the ,department of ,education in this ,act may be transferred between appropriations1 but no such appropriation shall be increased by more than #c percent by any such transfer3 ,provided1 ,that the transfer authority granted by this section shall not be used to create any new program or to fund any project or activity for which no funds are provided in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are notified at least #ae days in advance of any transfer4 #cje4 ,the ,outlying ,areas may consolidate funds received under this ,act1 pursuant to #dh ,u4,s4,c4 #adfi;a1 under part ,a of title ,v of the ,,esea4 #cjf4 ,section #aje7;f77#a77;,b77ix7 of the ,compact of ,free ,association ,amendments ,act of #bjjc 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #aiba;d7f77#a77;,b77ix77 shall be applied by substituting #bjae for #bjji4 #cjg4 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,institute of ,education ,sciences1 may reserve funds under section #ifja of the ,,esea 7subject to the limitations in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of that section7 in order to carry out activities authorized under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 of that section with respect to any ,,esea program funded in this ,act and without respect to the source of funds for those activities3 ,provided1 ,that high-quality evaluations of ,,esea programs shall be prioritized1 before using funds for any other evaluation activities3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds reserved under this section shall be available from ,july #a1 #bjae through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #aj days prior to the initial obligation of funds reserved under this section1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director1 shall submit an evaluation plan to the ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations and ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions and the ,house ,committees on ,appropriations and ,education and the ,workforce which identifies the source and amount of funds reserved under this section1 the impact on program grantees if funds are withheld1 the programs to be evaluated with such funds1 how ,,esea programs will be regularly evaluated1 and how findings from evaluations completed under this section will be widely disseminated4 #cjh4 ,the ,secretary of ,education shall-- 7#a7 modify the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid described in section #dhc of the ,,hea so that the ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid contains an individual box for the purpose of identifying students who are foster youth or were in the foster care system2 and 7#b7 utilize such identification as a tool to notify students who are foster youth or were in the foster care system of their potential eligibility for ,federal student aid1 including postsecondary education programs through the ,john ,h4 ,chafee ,foster ,care ,independence ,program and any other ,federal programs under which such students may be eligible to receive assistance4 #cji4 7a7 ,student ,eligibility 7#a7 ,subsection 7d7 of section #dhd of the ,,hea is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,students who are not high school graduates 7#a7 ,student eligibility ,in order for a student who does not have a certificate of graduation from a school providing secondary education1 or the recognized equivalent of such certificate1 to be eligible for any assistance under subparts #a1 #c1 and #d of part ,a and parts ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 and ,e of this title1 the student shall meet the requirements of one of the following subparagraphs3 7,a7 ,the student is enrolled in an eligible career pathway program and meets one of the following standards3 7i7 ,the student shall take an independently administered examination and shall achieve a score1 specified by the ,secretary1 demonstrating that such student can benefit from the education or training being offered4 ,such examination shall be approved by the ,secretary on the basis of compliance with such standards for development1 administration1 and scoring as the ,secretary may prescribe in regulations4 7ii7 ,the student shall be determined as having the ability to benefit from the education or training in accordance with such process as the ,state shall prescribe4 ,any such process described or approved by a ,state for the purposes of this section shall be effective #f months after the date of submission to the ,secretary unless the ,secretary disapproves such process4 ,in determining whether to approve or disapprove such process1 the ,secretary shall take into account the effectiveness of such process in enabling students without secondary school diplomas or the equivalent thereof to benefit from the instruction offered by institutions utilizing such process1 and shall also take into account the cultural diversity1 economic circumstances1 and educational preparation of the populations served by the institutions4 7iii7 ,the student shall be determined by the institution of higher education as having the ability to benefit from the education or training offered by the institution of higher education upon satisfactory completion of #f credit hours or the equivalent coursework that are applicable toward a degree or certificate offered by the institution of higher education4 7,b7 ,the student has completed a secondary school education in a home school setting that is treated as a home school or private school under ,state law4 7#b7 ,eligible career pathway program ,in this subsection1 the term eligible career pathway program means a program that-- 7,a7 concurrently enrolls participants in connected adult education and eligible postsecondary programs2 7,b7 provides counseling and supportive services to identify and attain academic and career goals2 7,c7 provides structured course sequences that-- 7i7 are articulated and contextualized2 and 7ii7 allow students to advance to higher levels of education and employment2 7,d7 provides opportunities for acceleration to attain recognized postsecondary credentials1 including degrees1 industry relevant certifications1 and certificates of completion of apprenticeship programs2 7,e7 is organized to meet the needs of adults2 7,f7 is aligned with the education and skill needs of the regional economy2 and 7,g7 has been developed and implemented in collaboration with partners in business1 workforce development1 and economic development4 4 7#b7 ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect as if such amendment was enacted on ,june #cj1 #bjad1 and shall apply to students who are enrolled or who first enroll in an eligible program of study on or after ,july #a1 #bjad4 7b7 ,section #dja 7b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,,hea is amended by inserting after year and before the comma except that a student eligible only under #dhd7;d77#a77;,a7 who first enrolls in an eligible program of study on or after ,july #a1 #bjae shall not be eligible for the amount of the increase calculated under paragraph 7#g77;,b74 #caj4 7a7 ,an institution of higher education that maintains an endowment fund supported with funds appropriated for title ,,iii or ,v of the ,,hea for fiscal year #bjae may use the income from that fund to award scholarships to students1 subject to the limitation in section #cca7;c77#c77;,b77i7 of the ,,hea4 ,the use of such income for such purposes1 prior to the enactment of this ,act1 shall be considered to have been an allowable use of that income1 subject to that limitation4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall be in effect until titles ,,iii and ,v of the ,,hea are reauthorized4 #caa4 ,in making awards under section #djb;,d of the ,,hea with funds appropriated by this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 publish a notice inviting applications for new awards no later than ,december #ah1 #bjad2 and 7#b7 make all awards by ,august #aj1 #bjae4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,education ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,,iv ,related ,agencies ,committee for purchase from people who are blind or severely disabled ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,committee for ,purchase ,from ,people ,who ,are ,blind or ,severely ,disabled established by ,public ,law #ib-bh1 #e1cfb1jjj4 ,corporation for national and community service ,operating expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,corporation for ,national and ,community ,service 7referred to in this title as ,,cncs7 to carry out the ,domestic ,volunteer ,service ,act of #aigc 7referred to in this title as #aigc ,act7 and the ,national and ,community ,service ,act of #aiij 7referred to in this title as #aiij ,act71 #geh1cdi1jjj1 notwithstanding sections #aih;,b7b77#c71 #aih,s7g71 #eja7;a77#f71 #eja7;a77#d77;,c71 and #eja7;a77#d77;,f7 of the #aiij ,act3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts provided under this heading3 7#a7 up to #a percent of program grant funds may be used to defray the costs of conducting grant application reviews1 including the use of outside peer reviewers and electronic management of the grants cycle2 7#b7 #gj1jjj1jjj shall be available for expenses authorized under section #eja7;a77#d77;,e7 of the #aiij ,act2 7#c7 #af1jch1jjj shall be available to provide assistance to ,state commissions on national and community service1 under section #abf7;a7 of the #aiij ,act and notwithstanding section #eja7;a77#e77;,b7 of the #aiij ,act2 7#d7 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out subtitle ,e of the #aiij ,act2 and 7#e7 #c1hjj1jjj shall be available for expenses authorized under section #eja7;a77#d77;,f7 of the #aiij ,act1 which1 notwithstanding the provisions of section #aih,p shall be awarded by ,,cncs on a competitive basis3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of carrying out the #aiij ,act1 satisfying the requirements in section #abb7;c77#a77;,d7 may include a determination of need by the local community3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #bj percent of funds made available under section #eja7;a77#d77;,e7 of the #aiij ,act may be used for ,social ,innovation ,fund ,pilot ,program-related performance-based awards for ,pay for ,success projects and shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that1 with respect to the previous proviso1 any funds obligated for such projects shall remain available for disbursement until expended1 notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aeeb7;a73 ,provided further1 ,that any funds deobligated from projects under section #eja7;a77#d77;,e7 of the #aiij ,act shall immediately be available for activities authorized under #aih,k of such ,act4 ,payment to the ,national service trust 7including transfer of funds7 ,for payment to the ,national ,service ,trust established under subtitle ,d of title ,i of the #aiij ,act1 #bji1fah1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that ,,cncs may transfer additional funds from the amount provided within ,operating ,expenses allocated to grants under subtitle ,c of title ,i of the #aiij ,act to the ,national ,service ,trust upon determination that such transfer is necessary to support the activities of national service participants and after notice is transmitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts appropriated for or transferred to the ,national ,service ,trust may be invested under section #ade7;b7 of the #aiij ,act without regard to the requirement to apportion funds under #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aeac7;b74 ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of administration as provided under section #eja7;a77#e7 of the #aiij ,act and under section #ejd7;a7 of the #aigc ,act1 including payment of salaries1 authorized travel1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 the rental of conference rooms in the ,district of ,columbia1 the employment of experts and consultants authorized under #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 and not to exceed #b1ejj for official reception and representation expenses1 #ha1gcg1jjj4 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #e1bej1jjj4 ,administrative provisions #dja4 ,,cncs shall make any significant changes to program requirements1 service delivery or policy only through public notice and comment rulemaking4 ,for fiscal year #bjae1 during any grant selection process1 an officer or employee of ,,cncs shall not knowingly disclose any covered grant selection information regarding such selection1 directly or indirectly1 to any person other than an officer or employee of ,,cncs that is authorized by ,,cncs to receive such information4 #djb4 ,ameri,corps programs receiving grants under the ,national ,service ,trust program shall meet an overall minimum share requirement of #bd percent for the first #c years that they receive ,ameri,corps funding1 and thereafter shall meet the overall minimum share requirement as provided in section #beba4fj of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 without regard to the operating costs match requirement in section #aba7;e7 or the member support ,federal share limitations in section #adj of the #aiij ,act1 and subject to partial waiver consistent with section #beba4gj of title #de1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #djc4 ,donations made to ,,cncs under section #aif of the #aiij ,act for the purposes of financing programs and operations under titles ,i and ,,ii of the #aigc ,act or subtitle ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 or ,e of title ,i of the #aiij ,act shall be used to supplement and not supplant current programs and operations4 #djd4 ,in addition to the requirements in section #adf7;a7 of the #aiij ,act1 use of an educational award for the purpose described in section #adh7;a77#d7 shall be limited to individuals who are veterans as defined under section #aja of the ,act4 #dje4 ,for the purpose of carrying out section #ahi;,d of the #aiij ,act3 7#a7 ,entities described in paragraph 7a7 of such section shall be considered qualified entities under section #c of the ,national ,child ,protection ,act of #aiic 7,,ncpa72 and 7#b7 ,individuals described in such section shall be considered volunteers under section #c of ,,ncpa2 and 7#c7 ,state ,commissions on ,national and ,community ,service established pursuant to section #agh of the #aiij ,act1 are authorized to receive criminal history record information1 consistent with ,public ,law #ib-edd4 ,corporation for public broadcasting ,for payment to the ,corporation for ,public ,broadcasting 7,,cpb71 as authorized by the ,communications ,act of #aicd1 an amount which shall be available within limitations specified by that ,act1 for the fiscal year #bjag1 #dde1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds made available to ,,cpb by this ,act shall be used to pay for receptions1 parties1 or similar forms of entertainment for ,government officials or employees3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available to ,,cpb by this ,act shall be available or used to aid or support any program or activity from which any person is excluded1 or is denied benefits1 or is discriminated against1 on the basis of race1 color1 national origin1 religion1 or sex3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available to ,,cpb by this ,act shall be used to apply any political test or qualification in selecting1 appointing1 promoting1 or taking any other personnel action with respect to officers1 agents1 and employees of ,,cpb3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available to ,,cpb by this ,act shall be used to support the ,television ,future ,fund or any similar purpose4 ,federal mediation and conciliation service ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,federal ,mediation and ,conciliation ,service 7,service7 to carry out the functions vested in it by the ,labor-,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles2 for expenses necessary for the ,labor-,management ,cooperation ,act of #aigh2 and for expenses necessary for the ,service to carry out the functions vested in it by the ,civil ,service ,reform ,act1 #de1fff1jjj1 including up to #djj1jjj to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf for activities authorized by the ,labor-,management ,cooperation ,act of #aigh3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 fees charged1 up to full-cost recovery1 for special training activities and other conflict resolution services and technical assistance1 including those provided to foreign governments and international organizations1 and for arbitration services shall be credited to and merged with this account1 and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that fees for arbitration services shall be available only for education1 training1 and professional development of the agency workforce3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director of the ,service is authorized to accept and use on behalf of the ,united ,states gifts of services and real1 personal1 or other property in the aid of any projects or functions within the ,director's jurisdiction4 ,federal mine safety and health review commission ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,federal ,mine ,safety and ,health ,review ,commission1 #af1gea1jjj4 ,institute of museum and library services ,office of museum and library services3 grants and administration ,for carrying out the ,museum and ,library ,services ,act of #aiif and the ,national ,museum of ,african ,american ,history and ,culture ,act1 #bbg1hfj1jjj4 ,medicaid and ,,chip payment and access commission ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary to carry out section #aijj of the ,social ,security ,act1 #g1fej1jjj4 ,medicare payment advisory commission ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary to carry out section #ahje of the ,social ,security ,act1 #aa1gdi1jjj1 to be transferred to this appropriation from the ,federal ,hospital ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,supplementary ,medical ,insurance ,trust ,fund4 ,national council on disability ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,national ,council on ,disability as authorized by title ,,iv of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 #c1bej1jjj4 ,national labor relations board ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,national ,labor ,relations ,board to carry out the functions vested in it by the ,labor-,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg1 and other laws1 #bgd1bbd1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that no part of this appropriation shall be available to organize or assist in organizing agricultural laborers or used in connection with investigations1 hearings1 directives1 or orders concerning bargaining units composed of agricultural laborers as referred to in section #b7c7 of the ,act of ,july #e1 #aice1 and as amended by the ,labor-,management ,relations ,act1 #aidg1 and as defined in section #c7;f7 of the ,act of ,june #be1 #aich1 and including in said definition employees engaged in the maintenance and operation of ditches1 canals1 reservoirs1 and waterways when maintained or operated on a mutual1 nonprofit basis and at least #ie percent of the water stored or supplied thereby is used for farming purposes4 ,administrative provision #djf4 ,none of the funds provided by this ,act or previous ,acts making appropriations for the ,national ,labor ,relations ,board may be used to issue any new administrative directive or regulation that would provide employees any means of voting through any electronic means in an election to determine a representative for the purposes of collective bargaining4 ,national mediation board ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the ,railway ,labor ,act1 including emergency boards appointed by the ,president1 #ac1bbg1jjj4 ,occupational safety and health review commission ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,review ,commission1 #aa1fci1jjj4 ,railroad retirement board ,dual benefits payments account ,for payment to the ,dual ,benefits ,payments ,account1 authorized under section #ae7;d7 of the ,railroad ,retirement ,act of #aigd1 #cd1jjj1jjj1 which shall include amounts becoming available in fiscal year #bjad pursuant to section #bbd7;c77#a77;,b7 of ,public ,law #ih-gf2 and in addition1 an amount1 not to exceed #b percent of the amount provided herein1 shall be available proportional to the amount by which the product of recipients and the average benefit received exceeds the amount available for payment of vested dual benefits3 ,provided1 ,that the total amount provided herein shall be credited in #ab approximately equal amounts on the first day of each month in the fiscal year4 ,federal payments to the railroad retirement accounts ,for payment to the accounts established in the ,treasury for the payment of benefits under the ,railroad ,retirement ,act for interest earned on unnegotiated checks1 #aej1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 which shall be the maximum amount available for payment pursuant to section #dag of ,public ,law #ih-gf4 ,limitation on administration ,for necessary expenses for the ,railroad ,retirement ,board 7,board7 for administration of the ,railroad ,retirement ,act and the ,railroad ,unemployment ,insurance ,act1 #aaa1bbe1jjj1 to be derived in such amounts as determined by the ,board from the railroad retirement accounts and from moneys credited to the railroad unemployment insurance administration fund3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding section #g7;b77#i7 of the ,railroad ,retirement ,act this limitation may be used to hire attorneys only through the excepted service3 ,provided further1 ,that the previous proviso shall not change the status under ,federal employment laws of any attorney hired by the ,railroad ,retirement ,board prior to ,january #a1 #bjac4 ,limitation on the office of inspector general ,for expenses necessary for the ,office of ,inspector ,general for audit1 investigatory and review activities1 as authorized by the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 not more than #h1dcg1jjj1 to be derived from the railroad retirement accounts and railroad unemployment insurance account4 ,social security administration ,payments to social security trust funds ,for payment to the ,federal ,old-,age and ,survivors ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,disability ,insurance ,trust ,fund1 as provided under sections #bja7m71 #bbh7;g71 and #aaca7;b77#b7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 #af1djj1jjj4 ,supplemental security income program ,for carrying out titles ,,xi and ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act1 section #dja of ,public ,law #ib-fjc1 section #bab of ,public ,law #ic-ff1 as amended1 and section #dje of ,public ,law #ie-baf1 including payment to the ,social ,security trust funds for administrative expenses incurred pursuant to section #bja7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 #da1bcb1igh1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that any portion of the funds provided to a ,state in the current fiscal year and not obligated by the ,state during that year shall be returned to the ,treasury3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #hc1jjj1jjj shall be available for research and demonstrations under sections #aaaj1 #aaae1 and #aadd of the ,social ,security ,act1 and remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,for making1 after ,june #ae of the current fiscal year1 benefit payments to individuals under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act1 for unanticipated costs incurred for the current fiscal year1 such sums as may be necessary4 ,for making benefit payments under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act for the first quarter of fiscal year #bjaf1 #ai1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,limitation on administrative expenses ,for necessary expenses1 including the hire of two passenger motor vehicles1 and not to exceed #bj1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 not more than #aj1bhd1ide1jjj may be expended1 as authorized by section #bja7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 from any one or all of the trust funds referred to in such section3 ,provided1 ,that not less than #b1cjj1jjj shall be for the ,social ,security ,advisory ,board3 ,provided further1 ,that1 #aca1jjj1jjj may be used for the costs associated with conducting continuing disability reviews under titles ,,ii and ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act and conducting redeterminations of eligibility under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,commissioner may allocate additional funds under this paragraph above the level specified in the previous proviso for such activities but only to reconcile estimated and actual unit costs for conducting such activities and after notifying the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate at least #ae days in advance of any such reallocation3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances of funds provided under this paragraph at the end of fiscal year #bjae not needed for fiscal year #bjae shall remain available until expended to invest in the ,social ,security ,administration information technology and telecommunications hardware and software infrastructure1 including related equipment and non-payroll administrative expenses associated solely with this information technology and telecommunications infrastructure3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,commissioner of ,social ,security shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate prior to making unobligated balances available under the authority in the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that reimbursement to the trust funds under this heading for expenditures for official time for employees of the ,social ,security ,administration pursuant to #e ,u4,s4,c4 #gaca1 and for facilities or support services for labor organizations pursuant to policies1 regulations1 or procedures referred to in section #gace7;b7 of such title shall be made by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 with interest1 from amounts in the general fund not otherwise appropriated1 as soon as possible after such expenditures are made4 ,in addition1 for the costs associated with continuing disability reviews under titles ,,ii and ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act and for the cost associated with conducting redeterminations of eligibility under title ,,xvi of the ,social ,security ,act1 #a1cif1jjj1jjj may be expended1 as authorized by section #bja7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 from any one or all of the trust funds referred to therein3 ,provided1 ,that1 of such amount1 #bgc1jjj1jjj is provided to meet the terms of section #bea7;b77#b77;,b77ii77,,iii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 as amended1 and #a1abc1jjj1jjj is additional new budget authority specified for purposes of section #bea7;b77#b77;,b7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,commissioner shall provide to the ,congress 7at the conclusion of the fiscal year7 a report on the obligation and expenditure of these funds1 similar to the reports that were required by section #ajc7;d77#b7 of ,public ,law #ajd-aba for fiscal years #aiif through #bjjb4 ,in addition1 #abd1jjj1jjj to be derived from administration fees in excess of #e4jj per supplementary payment collected pursuant to section #afaf7;d7 of the ,social ,security ,act or section #bab7;b77#c7 of ,public ,law #ic-ff1 which shall remain available until expended4 ,to the extent that the amounts collected pursuant to such sections in fiscal year #bjae exceed #abd1jjj1jjj1 the amounts shall be available in fiscal year #bjaf only to the extent provided in advance in appropriations ,acts4 ,in addition1 up to #a1jjj1jjj to be derived from fees collected pursuant to section #cjc7;c7 of the ,social ,security ,protection ,act1 which shall remain available until expended4 ,office of inspector general 7including transfer of funds7 ,for expenses necessary for the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 #bh1hbi1jjj1 together with not to exceed #gd1eba1jjj1 to be transferred and expended as authorized by section #bja7;g77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act from the ,federal ,old-,age and ,survivors ,insurance ,trust ,fund and the ,federal ,disability ,insurance ,trust ,fund4 ,in addition1 an amount not to exceed #c percent of the total provided in this appropriation may be transferred from the ,limitation on ,administrative ,expenses1 ,social ,security ,administration1 to be merged with this account1 to be available for the time and purposes for which this account is available3 ,provided1 ,that notice of such transfers shall be transmitted promptly to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate at least #ae days in advance of any transfer4 ,v ,general ,provisions 7transfer of funds7 #eja4 ,the ,secretaries of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education are authorized to transfer unexpended balances of prior appropriations to accounts corresponding to current appropriations provided in this ,act4 ,such transferred balances shall be used for the same purpose1 and for the same periods of time1 for which they were originally appropriated4 #ejb4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein4 #ejc4 7a7 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act or transferred pursuant to section #djjb of ,public ,law #aaa-adh shall be used1 other than for normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships1 for publicity or propaganda purposes1 for the preparation1 distribution1 or use of any kit1 pamphlet1 booklet1 publication1 electronic communication1 radio1 television1 or video presentation designed to support or defeat the enactment of legislation before the ,congress or any ,state or local legislature or legislative body1 except in presentation to the ,congress or any ,state or local legislature itself1 or designed to support or defeat any proposed or pending regulation1 administrative action1 or order issued by the executive branch of any ,state or local government1 except in presentation to the executive branch of any ,state or local government itself4 7b7 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act or transferred pursuant to section #djjb of ,public ,law #aaa-adh shall be used to pay the salary or expenses of any grant or contract recipient1 or agent acting for such recipient1 related to any activity designed to influence the enactment of legislation1 appropriations1 regulation1 administrative action1 or ,executive order proposed or pending before the ,congress or any ,state government1 ,state legislature or local legislature or legislative body1 other than for normal and recognized executive-legislative relationships or participation by an agency or officer of a ,state1 local or tribal government in policymaking and administrative processes within the executive branch of that government4 7c7 ,the prohibitions in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall include any activity to advocate or promote any proposed1 pending or future ,federal1 ,state or local tax increase1 or any proposed1 pending1 or future requirement or restriction on any legal consumer product1 including its sale or marketing1 including but not limited to the advocacy or promotion of gun control4 #ejd4 ,the ,secretaries of ,labor and ,education are authorized to make available not to exceed #bh1jjj and #bj1jjj1 respectively1 from funds available for salaries and expenses under titles ,i and ,,iii1 respectively1 for official reception and representation expenses2 the ,director of the ,federal ,mediation and ,conciliation ,service is authorized to make available for official reception and representation expenses not to exceed #e1jjj from the funds available for ,federal ,mediation and ,conciliation ,service1 ,salaries and ,expenses2 and the ,chairman of the ,national ,mediation ,board is authorized to make available for official reception and representation expenses not to exceed #e1jjj from funds available for ,national ,mediation ,board1 ,salaries and ,expenses4 #eje4 ,when issuing statements1 press releases1 requests for proposals1 bid solicitations and other documents describing projects or programs funded in whole or in part with ,federal money1 all grantees receiving ,federal funds included in this ,act1 including but not limited to ,state and local governments and recipients of ,federal research grants1 shall clearly state-- 7#a7 the percentage of the total costs of the program or project which will be financed with ,federal money2 7#b7 the dollar amount of ,federal funds for the project or program2 and 7#c7 percentage and dollar amount of the total costs of the project or program that will be financed by non-governmental sources4 #ejf4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act1 and none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are appropriated in this ,act1 shall be expended for any abortion4 7b7 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act1 and none of the funds in any trust fund to which funds are appropriated in this ,act1 shall be expended for health benefits coverage that includes coverage of abortion4 7c7 ,the term health benefits coverage means the package of services covered by a managed care provider or organization pursuant to a contract or other arrangement4 #ejg4 7a7 ,the limitations established in the preceding section shall not apply to an abortion-- 7#a7 if the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest2 or 7#b7 in the case where a woman suffers from a physical disorder1 physical injury1 or physical illness1 including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself1 that would1 as certified by a physician1 place the woman in danger of death unless an abortion is performed4 7b7 ,nothing in the preceding section shall be construed as prohibiting the expenditure by a ,state1 locality1 entity1 or private person of ,state1 local1 or private funds 7other than a ,state's or locality's contribution of ,medicaid matching funds74 7c7 ,nothing in the preceding section shall be construed as restricting the ability of any managed care provider from offering abortion coverage or the ability of a ,state or locality to contract separately with such a provider for such coverage with ,state funds 7other than a ,state's or locality's contribution of ,medicaid matching funds74 7d7 7#a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be made available to a ,federal agency or program1 or to a ,state or local government1 if such agency1 program1 or government subjects any institutional or individual health care entity to discrimination on the basis that the health care entity does not provide1 pay for1 provide coverage of1 or refer for abortions4 7#b7 ,in this subsection1 the term health care entity includes an individual physician or other health care professional1 a hospital1 a provider-sponsored organization1 a health maintenance organization1 a health insurance plan1 or any other kind of health care facility1 organization1 or plan4 #ejh4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for-- 7#a7 the creation of a human embryo or embryos for research purposes2 or 7#b7 research in which a human embryo or embryos are destroyed1 discarded1 or knowingly subjected to risk of injury or death greater than that allowed for research on fetuses in utero under #de ,,cfr #df4bjd7;b7 and section #dih7;b7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhi;g7b774 7b7 ,for purposes of this section1 the term human embryo or embryos includes any organism1 not protected as a human subject under #de ,,cfr #df as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 that is derived by fertilization1 parthenogenesis1 cloning1 or any other means from one or more human gametes or human diploid cells4 #eji4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for any activity that promotes the legalization of any drug or other substance included in schedule ,i of the schedules of controlled substances established under section #bjb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act except for normal and recognized executive-congressional communications4 7b7 ,the limitation in subsection 7a7 shall not apply when there is significant medical evidence of a therapeutic advantage to the use of such drug or other substance or that federally sponsored clinical trials are being conducted to determine therapeutic advantage4 #eaj4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to promulgate or adopt any final standard under section #aagc7;b7 of the ,social ,security ,act providing for1 or providing for the assignment of1 a unique health identifier for an individual 7except in an individual's capacity as an employer or a health care provider71 until legislation is enacted specifically approving the standard4 #eaa4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be obligated or expended to enter into or renew a contract with an entity if-- 7#a7 such entity is otherwise a contractor with the ,united ,states and is subject to the requirement in #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #dbab7;d7 regarding submission of an annual report to the ,secretary of ,labor concerning employment of certain veterans2 and 7#b7 such entity has not submitted a report as required by that section for the most recent year for which such requirement was applicable to such entity4 #eab4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this ,act or any other appropriation ,act4 #eac4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act to carry out the ,library ,services and ,technology ,act may be made available to any library covered by paragraph 7#a7 of section #bbd7;f7 of such ,act1 as amended by the ,children's ,internet ,protection ,act1 unless such library has made the certifications required by paragraph 7#d7 of such section4 #ead4 7a7 ,none of the funds provided under this ,act1 or provided under previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies funded by this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjae1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states derived by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that-- 7#a7 creates new programs2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel by any means for any project or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted2 7#d7 relocates an office or employees2 7#e7 reorganizes or renames offices2 7#f7 reorganizes programs or activities2 or 7#g7 contracts out or privatizes any functions or activities presently performed by ,federal employees2 unless the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are consulted #ae days in advance of such reprogramming or of an announcement of intent relating to such reprogramming1 whichever occurs earlier1 and are notified in writing #aj days in advance of such reprogramming4 7b7 ,none of the funds provided under this ,act1 or provided under previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies funded by this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjae1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states derived by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds in excess of #ejj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less1 that-- 7#a7 augments existing programs1 projects 7including construction projects71 or activities2 7#b7 reduces by #aj percent funding for any existing program1 project1 or activity1 or numbers of personnel by #aj percent as approved by ,congress2 or 7#c7 results from any general savings from a reduction in personnel which would result in a change in existing programs1 activities1 or projects as approved by ,congress2 unless the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate are consulted #ae days in advance of such reprogramming or of an announcement of intent relating to such reprogramming1 whichever occurs earlier1 and are notified in writing #aj days in advance of such reprogramming4 #eae4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to request that a candidate for appointment to a ,federal scientific advisory committee disclose the political affiliation or voting history of the candidate or the position that the candidate holds with respect to political issues not directly related to and necessary for the work of the committee involved4 7b7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to disseminate information that is deliberately false or misleading4 #eaf4 ,within #de days of enactment of this ,act1 each department and related agency funded through this ,act shall submit an operating plan that details at the program1 project1 and activity level any funding allocations for fiscal year #bjae that are different than those specified in this ,act1 the accompanying detailed table in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act7 accompanying this ,act1 or the fiscal year #bjae budget request4 #eag4 ,the ,secretaries of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education shall each prepare and submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the number and amount of contracts1 grants1 and cooperative agreements exceeding #ejj1jjj in value and awarded by the ,department on a non-competitive basis during each quarter of fiscal year #bjae1 but not to include grants awarded on a formula basis or directed by law4 ,such report shall include the name of the contractor or grantee1 the amount of funding1 the governmental purpose1 including a justification for issuing the award on a non-competitive basis4 ,such report shall be transmitted to the ,committees within #cj days after the end of the quarter for which the report is submitted4 #eah4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act shall be expended or obligated by the ,commissioner of ,social ,security1 for purposes of administering ,social ,security benefit payments under title ,,ii of the ,social ,security ,act1 to process any claim for credit for a quarter of coverage based on work performed under a social security account number that is not the claimant's number and the performance of such work under such number has formed the basis for a conviction of the claimant of a violation of section #bjh7;a77#f7 or 7#g7 of the ,social ,security ,act4 #eai4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be used by the ,commissioner of ,social ,security or the ,social ,security ,administration to pay the compensation of employees of the ,social ,security ,administration to administer ,social ,security benefit payments1 under any agreement between the ,united ,states and ,mexico establishing totalization arrangements between the social security system established by title ,,ii of the ,social ,security ,act and the social security system of ,mexico1 which would not otherwise be payable but for such agreement4 7rescission7 #ebj4 ,of the funds made available for performance bonus payments under section #baje7;a77#c77;,e7 of the ,social ,security ,act1 #a1gde1jjj1jjj are hereby rescinded4 #eba4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 no funds appropriated in this ,act shall be used to carry out any program of distributing sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug4 7,rescission7 #ebb4 ,of the funds made available for fiscal year #bjae under section #cdjc of ,public ,law #aaa-adh1 #aj1jjj1jjj are rescinded4 #ebc4 ,not later than #cj days after the end of each calendar quarter1 beginning with the first quarter of fiscal year #bjac1 the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services and ,education and the ,social ,security ,administration shall provide the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a quarterly report on the status of balances of appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that for balances that are unobligated and uncommitted1 committed1 and obligated but unexpended1 the quarterly reports shall separately identify the amounts attributable to each source year of appropriation 7beginning with fiscal year #bjab1 or1 to the extent feasible1 earlier fiscal years7 from which balances were derived4 #ebd4 7a7 ,federal agencies may use ,federal discretionary funds that are made available in this ,act to carry out up to #aj ,performance ,partnership ,pilots4 ,such ,pilots shall3 7#a7 be designed to improve outcomes for disconnected youth1 and 7#b7 involve ,federal programs targeted on disconnected youth1 or designed to prevent youth from disconnecting from school or work1 that provide education1 training1 employment1 and other related social services4 ,such ,pilots shall be governed by the provisions of section #ebf of the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjad1 except that in carrying out such ,pilots section #ebf shall be applied by substituting fiscal year #bjae for fiscal year #bjad in the title of subsection 7b7 and by substituting ,september #cj1 #bjai for ,september #cj1 #bjah each place it appears4 7b7 ,in addition1 ,federal agencies may use ,federal discretionary funds that are made available in this ,act to participate in ,performance ,partnership ,pilots that are being carried out pursuant to the authority provided by section #ebf of the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjad4 #ebe4 ,each ,federal agency1 or in the case of an agency with multiple bureaus1 each bureau 7or operating division7 funded under this ,act that has research and development expenditures in excess of #ajj1jjj1jjj per year shall develop a ,federal research public access policy that provides for-- 7#a7 the submission to the agency1 agency bureau1 or designated entity acting on behalf of the agency1 a machine-readable version of the author's final peer-reviewed manuscripts that have been accepted for publication in peer-reviewed journals describing research supported1 in whole or in part1 from funding by the ,federal ,government2 7#b7 free online public access to such final peer-reviewed manuscripts or published versions not later than #ab months after the official date of publication2 and 7#c7 compliance with all relevant copyright laws4 #ebf4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing1 downloading1 and exchanging of pornography4 7b7 ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall limit the use of funds necessary for any ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local law enforcement agency or any other entity carrying out criminal investigations1 prosecution1 or adjudication activities4 #ebg4 ,for purposes of carrying out ,executive ,order #acehi1 ,office of ,management and ,budget ,memorandum ,m-#ab-ab dated ,may #aa1 #bjab1 and requirements contained in the annual appropriations bills relating to conference attendance and expenditures3 7#a7 the operating divisions of ,,hhs shall be considered independent agencies2 and 7#b7 attendance at and support for scientific conferences shall be tabulated separately from and not included in agency totals4 7transfer7 #ebh4 7a7 ,this section applies to the amounts that-- 7#a7 are made available in this ,act-- 7,a7 under the heading ,rehabilitation ,services and ,disability ,research in title ,,iii2 or 7,b7 under the heading ,,program ,,administration under the heading ,departmental ,management in title ,,iii2 and 7#b7 relate to functions described in subsection 7b71 7m77#a71 or 7n77#b7 of section #dia of the ,,wioa4 7b7 ,amounts described in subsection 7a7 shall be obligated1 expended1 and transferred in accordance with that section #dia4 #ebi4 ,none of the funds made available under this or any other ,act1 or any prior ,appropriations ,act1 may be provided to the ,association of ,community ,organizations for ,reform ,now 7,,acorn71 or any of its affiliates1 subsidiaries1 allied organizations1 or successors4 ,,vi ,ebola ,response and ,preparedness ,department of ,health and ,human ,services ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention ,,cdc-,wide ,activities and ,program ,support 7including transfer of funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,,cdc-,wide ,activities and ,program ,support1 #a1gga1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai1 to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to ,ebola domestically and internationally2 for the transportation1 medical care1 treatment1 and other related costs of persons quarantined or isolated under ,federal or ,state quarantine law2 and to carry out titles ,,ii1 ,,iii1 and ,,xvii of the ,public ,health ,service 7,,phs7 ,act with respect to domestic preparedness and global health3 ,provided1 ,that no less than #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for worker-based training to prevent and reduce exposure of hospital employees1 emergency first responders and other workers who are at risk of exposure to ,ebola through their work duties3 ,provided further1 ,that #eig1jjj1jjj shall be used to support national public health institutes and global health security3 ,provided further1 ,that #aee1jjj1jjj shall be to support the ,public ,health ,emergency ,preparedness program3 ,provided further1 ,that products purchased with these funds may1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 be deposited in the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile under section #cai;,f-#b of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be used for purchase and insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds may be transferred by the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention 7,,cdc7 to other accounts of the ,,cdc for the purposes provided in this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,director of the ,,cdc shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate promptly after any transfer under the preceding proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided in this paragraph is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,national ,institutes of ,health ,,national ,,institute ,,of ,,allergy ,,and ,,infectious ,,diseases ,for an additional amount for ,national ,institute of ,allergy and ,infectious ,diseases to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to ,ebola domestically and internationally1 including expenses related to carrying out section #cja and title ,,iv of the ,,phs ,act1 #bch1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,office of the ,secretary ,,public ,,health ,,and ,,social ,,services ,,emergency ,,fund 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,public ,health and ,social ,services ,emergency ,fund to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to ,ebola domestically or internationally1 and to develop necessary medical countermeasures and vaccines including the development and purchase of vaccines1 therapeutics1 diagnostics1 necessary medical supplies1 and administrative activities1 #gcc1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that products purchased with these funds may1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 be deposited in the ,strategic ,national ,stockpile under section #cai;,f-#b of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #dif7;b7 of the ,,phs ,act1 funds may be used for the renovation and alteration of privately owned facilities to improve preparedness and response capability at the ,state and local level3 ,provided further1 ,that sections #cai;,c-#a7;h77#c7 and #cai;,c-#b7;h7 of the ,,phs ,act shall not apply to funds appropriated under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that reimbursement of domestic transportation and treatment costs 7other than costs paid or reimbursed by the individual's health coverage7 for an individual treated in the ,united ,states for ,ebola1 before or after the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be deemed to be a use of resources of the ,secretary in implementation of a plan under section #caa7;c77#a7 of the ,,phs ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdc7;c77#a771 and funds made available by this title shall be available for that purpose1 at the discretion of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated in this paragraph may be used for the purposes specified in this paragraph and to the fund authorized by section #cai;,f-#d of the ,,phs ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,general ,provisions #fja4 ,for purposes of preventing1 preparing for1 and responding to ,ebola domestically or internationally1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may use funds provided in this title-- 7#a7 for the ,,cdc to acquire1 lease1 construct1 alter1 renovate1 equip1 furnish1 or manage facilities outside of the ,united ,states1 as necessary to conduct such programs1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 either directly for the use of the ,united ,states ,government or for the use1 pursuant to grants1 direct assistance1 or cooperative agreements1 of public or nonprofit private institutions or agencies in participating foreign countries2 7#b7 for the ,,cdc to obtain by contract 7in accordance with section #caji of title #e1 but without regard to the limitations in such section on the period of service and on pay7 the personal services of experts or consultants who have scientific or other professional qualifications1 except that in no case shall the compensation provided to any such expert or consultant exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of compensation for ,executive ,level ,,ii employees2 and 7#c7 to use available resources to provide ,federal assistance as necessary for repatriation notwithstanding the limitation on temporary assistance in section #aaac7;d7 of the ,social ,security ,act4 #fjb4 ,the ,secretary shall provide notice to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate within #ae days of the use of the provisions in section #fja4 #fjc4 ,a grant awarded by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services with funds made available by this title may be made conditional on agreement by the awardee to comply with existing and future guidance from the ,secretary regarding control of the spread of the ,ebola virus4 7transfer of funds7 #fjd4 ,funds appropriated in this title may be transferred to1 and merged with1 other appropriation accounts of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,preparedness and ,response1 or the ,national ,institutes of ,health for the purposes specified in this title following consultation with the ,office of ,management and ,budget3 ,provided1 ,that the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate shall be notified #aj days in advance of any such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that1 upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred from an appropriation are not necessary1 such amounts may be transferred back to that appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this title may be transferred pursuant to the authority in section #bjf of this ,act or section #bda7;a7 of the ,,phs ,act4 ,this division may be cited as the ,departments of ,labor1 ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,education1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,h ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,i ,,legislative ,,branch ,,senate ,expense allowances ,for expense allowances of the ,vice ,president1 #ah1gfj2 the ,president ,pro ,tempore of the ,senate1 #cg1ebj2 ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 #ci1ibj2 ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 #ci1ibj2 ,majority ,whip of the ,senate1 #i1ihj2 ,minority ,whip of the ,senate1 #i1ihj2 ,chairmen of the ,majority and ,minority ,conference ,committees1 #d1fij for each ,chairman2 and ,chairmen of the ,majority and ,minority ,policy ,committees1 #d1fij for each ,chairman2 in all1 #agd1hdj4 ,representation ,allowances for the ,majority and ,minority ,leaders ,for representation allowances of the ,majority and ,minority ,leaders of the ,senate1 #ad1jgj for each such ,leader2 in all1 #bh1adj4 ,salaries1 officers and employees ,for compensation of officers1 employees1 and others as authorized by law1 including agency contributions1 #agg1gbc1fha1 which shall be paid from this appropriation without regard to the following limitations3 ,office of the ,vice ,president ,for the ,office of the ,vice ,president1 #b1dag1bdh4 ,office of the ,president ,pro ,tempore ,for the ,office of the ,president ,pro ,tempore1 #gbc1dff4 ,offices of the ,majority and ,minority ,leaders ,for ,offices of the ,majority and ,minority ,leaders1 #e1bee1egf4 ,offices of the ,majority and ,minority ,whips ,for ,offices of the ,majority and ,minority ,whips1 #c1cei1dbd4 ,committee on ,appropriations ,for salaries of the ,committee on ,appropriations1 #ae1adb1jjj4 ,conference ,committees ,for the ,conference of the ,majority and the ,conference of the ,minority1 at rates of compensation to be fixed by the ,chairman of each such committee1 #a1feh1jjj for each such committee2 in all1 #c1caf1jjj4 ,offices of the ,secretaries of the ,conference of the ,majority and the ,conference of the ,minority ,for ,offices of the ,secretaries of the ,conference of the ,majority and the ,conference of the ,minority1 #hag1djb4 ,policy ,committees ,for salaries of the ,majority ,policy ,committee and the ,minority ,policy ,committee1 #a1fib1ije for each such committee2 in all1 #c1che1haj4 ,office of the ,chaplain ,for ,office of the ,chaplain1 #daf1hhf4 ,office of the ,secretary ,for ,office of the ,secretary1 #bd1ggb1jjj4 ,office of the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper ,for ,office of the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper1 #fi1jjj1jjj4 ,offices of the ,secretaries for the ,majority and ,minority ,for ,offices of the ,secretary for the ,majority and the ,secretary for the ,minority1 #a1gfb1jjj4 ,agency ,contributions and ,related ,expenses ,for agency contributions for employee benefits1 as authorized by law1 and related expenses1 #dg1cee1hfi4 ,office of the ,legislative ,counsel of the ,senate ,for salaries and expenses of the ,office of the ,legislative ,counsel of the ,senate1 #e1djh1ejj4 ,office of ,senate ,legal ,counsel ,for salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,senate ,legal ,counsel1 #a1abj1jjj4 ,expense ,allowances of the ,secretary of the ,senate1 ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate1 and ,secretaries for the ,majority and ,minority of the ,senate ,for expense allowances of the ,secretary of the ,senate1 #g1aaj2 ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate1 #g1aaj2 ,secretary for the ,majority of the ,senate1 #g1aaj2 ,secretary for the ,minority of the ,senate1 #g1aaj2 in all1 #bh1ddj4 ,contingent ,expenses of the ,senate ,inquiries and ,investigations ,for expenses of inquiries and investigations ordered by the ,senate1 or conducted under paragraph #a of rule ,,xxvi of the ,standing ,rules of the ,senate1 section #aab of the ,supplemental ,appropriations and ,rescission ,act1 #aihj 7,public ,law #if-cjd71 and ,senate ,resolution #bha1 #ifth ,congress1 agreed to ,march #aa1 #aihj1 #acc1bfe1jjj1 of which #bf1fej1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,expenses of the ,united ,states ,senate ,caucus on ,international ,narcotics ,control ,for expenses of the ,united ,states ,senate ,caucus on ,international ,narcotics ,control1 #ejh1jjj4 ,secretary of the ,senate ,for expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,senate1 #f1bej1jjj of which #d1cej1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate ,for expenses of the ,office of the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate1 #abh1cjj1dii1 which shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,miscellaneous ,items ,for miscellaneous items1 #ba1agh1jjb1 which shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,senators' ,official ,personnel and ,office ,expense ,account ,for ,senators' ,official ,personnel and ,office ,expense ,account1 #cij1jjj1jjj of which #ai1aji1bad shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,official ,mail ,costs ,for expenses necessary for official mail costs of the ,senate1 #cjj1jjj4 ,administrative ,provisions ,senate ,stationery ,procurement #a4 7a7 ,sections #fe1 #ff1 #fg1 and #fh of the ,revised ,statutes 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #fefi1 #fegj1 #fega7 are repealed4 7b7 ,the fifth paragraph after the paragraph under the side heading ,for contingent expenses1 namely3 under the subheading ,senate1 under the heading ,legislative of the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahhg 7#bd ,stat4 #eif1 chapter #cib2 #b ,u4,s4,c4 #fegb71 is amended by striking sections1 sixty-five1 sixty six1 sixty-seven1 sixty-eight1 and sixty-nine1 and inserting section #fi4 #b4 ,section #g7;e7 of the ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjc 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #faae note7 is amended by striking and the #aajth ,congress and inserting the #aajth ,congress1 and the #aadth ,congress4 ,house of ,representatives ,salaries and ,expenses ,for salaries and expenses of the ,house of ,representatives1 #a1ahj1gcf1jjj1 as follows3 ,house ,leadership ,offices ,for salaries and expenses1 as authorized by law1 #bb1bgh1hia1 including3 ,office of the ,speaker1 #f1fde1dag1 including #be1jjj for official expenses of the ,speaker2 ,office of the ,majority ,floor ,leader1 #b1ahj1jdh1 including #aj1jjj for official expenses of the ,majority ,leader2 ,office of the ,minority ,floor ,leader1 #g1aad1dga1 including #aj1jjj for official expenses of the ,minority ,leader2 ,office of the ,majority ,whip1 including the ,chief ,deputy ,majority ,whip1 #a1hhf1fcb1 including #e1jjj for official expenses of the ,majority ,whip2 ,office of the ,minority ,whip1 including the ,chief ,deputy ,minority ,whip1 #a1dei1fci1 including #e1jjj for official expenses of the ,minority ,whip2 ,republican ,conference1 #a1eje1dbf2 ,democratic ,caucus1 #a1dhg1beh3 ,provided1 ,that such amount for salaries and expenses shall remain available from ,january #c1 #bjae until ,january #b1 #bjaf4 ,members' ,representational ,allowances ,including ,members' ,clerk ,hire1 ,official ,expenses of ,members1 and ,official ,mail ,for ,members' representational allowances1 including ,members' clerk hire1 official expenses1 and official mail1 #eed1cag1gcb4 ,committee ,employees ,standing ,committees1 ,special and ,select ,for salaries and expenses of standing committees1 special and select1 authorized by ,house resolutions1 #abc1ijc1agc3 ,provided1 ,that such amount shall remain available for such salaries and expenses until ,december #ca1 #bjaf1 except that #b1cjj1jjj of such amount shall remain available until expended for committee room upgrading4 ,committee on ,appropriations ,for salaries and expenses of the ,committee on ,appropriations1 #bc1bga1jjd1 including studies and examinations of executive agencies and temporary personal services for such committee1 to be expended in accordance with section #bjb7;b7 of the ,legislative ,reorganization ,act of #aidf and to be available for reimbursement to agencies for services performed3 ,provided1 ,that such amount shall remain available for such salaries and expenses until ,december #ca1 #bjaf4 ,salaries1 ,officers and ,employees ,for compensation and expenses of officers and employees1 as authorized by law1 #aga1cdd1hfd1 including3 for salaries and expenses of the ,office of the ,clerk1 including the positions of the ,chaplain and the ,historian1 and including not more than #be1jjj for official representative and reception expenses1 of which not more than #bj1jjj is for the ,family ,room and not more than #b1jjj is for the ,office of the ,chaplain1 #bd1jji1dgc2 for salaries and expenses of the ,office of the ,sergeant at ,arms1 including the position of ,superintendent of ,garages and the ,office of ,emergency ,management1 and including not more than #c1jjj for official representation and reception expenses1 #aa1ibf1gbi of which #d1cdd1jjj shall remain available until expended2 for salaries and expenses of the ,office of the ,chief ,administrative ,officer including not more than #c1jjj for official representation and reception expenses1 #aac1ajj1jjj1 of which #d1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended2 for salaries and expenses of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general1 #d1gda1hji2 for salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,general ,counsel1 #a1cdj1ihg2 for salaries and expenses of the ,office of the ,parliamentarian1 including the ,parliamentarian1 #b1jjj for preparing the ,digest of ,rules1 and not more than #a1jjj for official representation and reception expenses1 #a1ieb1bdi2 for salaries and expenses of the ,office of the ,law ,revision ,counsel of the ,house1 #d1jhg1ehg1 of which #a1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for the completion of the ,house ,modernization ,initiative2 for salaries and expenses of the ,office of the ,legislative ,counsel of the ,house1 #h1hib1ige1 of which #edj1jjj shall remain available until expended for the completion of the ,house ,modernization ,initiative2 for salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,interparliamentary ,affairs1 #had1jfi2 for other authorized employees1 #dgh1ihf4 ,allowances and ,expenses ,for allowances and expenses as authorized by ,house resolution or law1 #bhe1fbj1ccf1 including3 supplies1 materials1 administrative costs and ,federal tort claims1 #d1aeb1ghi2 official mail for committees1 leadership offices1 and administrative offices of the ,house1 #aij1dhf2 ,government contributions for health1 retirement1 ,social ,security1 and other applicable employee benefits1 #bef1fce1ggf1 to remain available until ,march #ca1 #bjaf2 ,business ,continuity and ,disaster ,recovery1 #af1bag1jjh of which #e1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended2 transition activities for new members and staff1 #c1gcg1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 ,wounded ,warrior ,program #b1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 ,office of ,congressional ,ethics1 #a1dfg1jcj2 and miscellaneous items including purchase1 exchange1 maintenance1 repair and operation of ,house motor vehicles1 interparliamentary receptions1 and gratuities to heirs of deceased employees of the ,house1 #gbj1bdg4 ,administrative ,provisions #aja4 7a7 ,requiring ,amounts ,remaining in ,members' ,representational ,allowances ,to ,be ,used for ,deficit ,reduction or ,to ,reduce the ,federal ,debt ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any amounts appropriated under this ,act for ,,house ,,of ,,representatives--,salaries and ,expenses--,members' ,representational ,allowances shall be available only for fiscal year #bjae4 ,any amount remaining after all payments are made under such allowances for fiscal year #bjae shall be deposited in the ,treasury and used for deficit reduction 7or1 if there is no ,federal budget deficit after all such payments have been made1 for reducing the ,federal debt1 in such manner as the ,secretary of the ,treasury considers appropriate74 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,committee on ,house ,administration of the ,house of ,representatives shall have authority to prescribe regulations to carry out this section4 7c7 ,definition ,as used in this section1 the term ,member of the ,house of ,representatives means a ,representative in1 or a ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner to1 the ,congress4 delivery of bills and resolutions #ajb4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to deliver a printed copy of a bill1 joint resolution1 or resolution to the office of a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives 7including a ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner to the ,congress7 unless the ,member requests a copy4 delivery of congressional record #ajc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to deliver a printed copy of any version of the ,congressional ,record to the office of a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives 7including a ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner to the ,congress74 limitation on amount available to lease vehicles #ajd4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used by the ,chief ,administrative ,officer of the ,house of ,representatives to make any payments from any ,members' ,representational ,allowance for the leasing of a vehicle1 excluding mobile district offices1 in an aggregate amount that exceeds #a1jjj for the vehicle in any month4 limitation on printed copies of u4s4 code to house #aje4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to provide an aggregate number of more than #ej printed copies of any edition of the ,united ,states ,code to all offices of the ,house of ,representatives4 delivery of reports of disbursements #ajf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to deliver a printed copy of the report of disbursements for the operations of the ,house of ,representatives under section #ajf of the ,house of ,representatives ,administrative ,reform ,technical ,corrections ,act 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #eece7 to the office of a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives 7including a ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner to the ,congress74 delivery of daily calendar #ajg4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to deliver to the office of a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives 7including a ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner to the ,congress7 a printed copy of the ,daily ,calendar of the ,house of ,representatives which is prepared by the ,clerk of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,,joint ,,items ,for ,joint ,committees1 as follows3 ,joint ,economic ,committee ,for salaries and expenses of the ,joint ,economic ,committee1 #d1bjc1jjj1 to be disbursed by the ,secretary of the ,senate4 ,joint ,committee on ,taxation ,for salaries and expenses of the ,joint ,committee on ,taxation1 #aj1jie1jjj1 to be disbursed by the ,chief ,administrative ,officer of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,for other joint items1 as follows3 ,office of the ,attending ,physician ,for medical supplies1 equipment1 and contingent expenses of the emergency rooms1 and for the ,attending ,physician and his assistants1 including3 7#a7 an allowance of #b1age per month to the ,attending ,physician2 7#b7 an allowance of #a1cjj per month to the ,senior ,medical ,officer2 7#c7 an allowance of #gbe per month each to three medical officers while on duty in the ,office of the ,attending ,physician2 7#d7 an allowance of #gbe per month to #b assistants and #ehj per month each not to exceed #aa assistants on the basis heretofore provided for such assistants2 and 7#e7 #b1dhf1jjj for reimbursement to the ,department of the ,navy for expenses incurred for staff and equipment assigned to the ,office of the ,attending ,physician1 which shall be advanced and credited to the applicable appropriation or appropriations from which such salaries1 allowances1 and other expenses are payable and shall be available for all the purposes thereof1 #c1cga1jjj1 to be disbursed by the ,chief ,administrative ,officer of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,office of ,congressional ,accessibility ,services ,salaries and ,expenses ,for salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,congressional ,accessibility ,services1 #a1chg1jjj1 to be disbursed by the ,secretary of the ,senate4 ,,capitol ,,police salaries ,for salaries of employees of the ,capitol ,police1 including overtime1 hazardous duty pay1 and ,government contributions for health1 retirement1 social security1 professional liability insurance1 and other applicable employee benefits1 #bhf1ejj1jjj of which overtime shall not exceed #bc1dbe1jjj unless the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house and ,senate are notified1 to be disbursed by the ,chief of the ,capitol ,police or his designee4 general expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,capitol ,police1 including motor vehicles1 communications and other equipment1 security equipment and installation1 uniforms1 weapons1 supplies1 materials1 training1 medical services1 forensic services1 stenographic services1 personal and professional services1 the employee assistance program1 the awards program1 postage1 communication services1 travel advances1 relocation of instructor and liaison personnel for the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,center1 and not more than #e1jjj to be expended on the certification of the ,chief of the ,capitol ,police in connection with official representation and reception expenses1 #fa1dei1jjj1 to be disbursed by the ,chief of the ,capitol ,police or his designee3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the cost of basic training for the ,capitol ,police at the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,center for fiscal year #bjae shall be paid by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security from funds available to the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 ,,office ,,of ,,compliance ,salaries and ,expenses ,for salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,compliance1 as authorized by section #cje of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ache71 #c1iei1jjj1 of which #dej1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #ejj may be expended on the certification of the ,executive ,director of the ,office of ,compliance in connection with official representation and reception expenses4 ,administrative provision ,,employee ,,notifications #ajja4 ,section #cja7;h77#b7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acha7;h77#b77 is amended by striking #8#8the residences of covered employees'' and inserting #8#8covered employees by the end of each fiscal year''4 ,,congressional ,,budget ,,office ,salaries and ,expenses ,for salaries and expenses necessary for operation of the ,congressional ,budget ,office1 including not more than #f1jjj to be expended on the certification of the ,director of the ,congressional ,budget ,office in connection with official representation and reception expenses1 #de1gjj1jjj4 ,,architect ,,of ,,the ,,capitol ,general ,administration ,for salaries for the ,architect of the ,capitol1 and other personal services1 at rates of pay provided by law2 for surveys and studies in connection with activities under the care of the ,architect of the ,capitol2 for all necessary expenses for the general and administrative support of the operations under the ,architect of the ,capitol including the ,botanic ,garden2 electrical substations of the ,capitol1 ,senate and ,house office buildings1 and other facilities under the jurisdiction of the ,architect of the ,capitol2 including furnishings and office equipment2 including not more than #e1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 to be expended as the ,architect of the ,capitol may approve2 for purchase or exchange1 maintenance1 and operation of a passenger motor vehicle1 #ia1dee1jjj4 ,capitol ,building ,for all necessary expenses for the maintenance1 care and operation of the ,capitol1 #ed1ffe1jjj1 of which #i1acd1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai1 and of which #ba1bbb1jjj shall remain available until expended4 ,capitol ,grounds ,for all necessary expenses for care and improvement of grounds surrounding the ,capitol1 the ,senate and ,house office buildings1 and the ,capitol ,power ,plant1 #aa1igc1jjj1 of which #b1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,senate ,office ,buildings ,for all necessary expenses for the maintenance1 care and operation of ,senate office buildings2 and furniture and furnishings to be expended under the control and supervision of the ,architect of the ,capitol1 #id1cac1jjj1 of which #cf1dhh1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,house ,office ,buildings ,for all necessary expenses for the maintenance1 care and operation of the ,house office buildings1 #hi1ddf1hih1 of which #bd1hbd1hih shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,in addition1 for a payment to the ,house ,historic ,buildings ,revitalization ,trust ,fund1 #gj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,capitol ,power ,plant ,for all necessary expenses for the maintenance1 care and operation of the ,capitol ,power ,plant2 lighting1 heating1 power 7including the purchase of electrical energy7 and water and sewer services for the ,capitol1 ,senate and ,house office buildings1 ,library of ,congress buildings1 and the grounds about the same1 ,botanic ,garden1 ,senate garage1 and air conditioning refrigeration not supplied from plants in any of such buildings2 heating the ,government ,printing ,office and ,washington ,city ,post ,office1 and heating and chilled water for air conditioning for the ,supreme ,court ,building1 the ,union ,station complex1 the ,thurgood ,marshall ,federal ,judiciary ,building and the ,folger ,shakespeare ,library1 expenses for which shall be advanced or reimbursed upon request of the ,architect of the ,capitol and amounts so received shall be deposited into the ,treasury to the credit of this appropriation1 #ij1feb1jjj1 of which #h1fhf1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #i1jjj1jjj of the funds credited or to be reimbursed to this appropriation as herein provided shall be available for obligation during fiscal year #bjae4 ,library ,buildings and ,grounds ,for all necessary expenses for the mechanical and structural maintenance1 care and operation of the ,library buildings and grounds1 #db1ahj1jjj1 of which #ag1jdb1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,capitol ,police ,buildings1 ,grounds1 and ,security ,for all necessary expenses for the maintenance1 care and operation of buildings1 grounds and security enhancements of the ,united ,states ,capitol ,police1 wherever located1 the ,alternate ,computer ,facility1 and ,,aoc security operations1 #ai1aei1jjj1 of which #a1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,botanic ,garden ,for all necessary expenses for the maintenance1 care and operation of the ,botanic ,garden and the nurseries1 buildings1 grounds1 and collections2 and purchase and exchange1 maintenance1 repair1 and operation of a passenger motor vehicle2 all under the direction of the ,joint ,committee on the ,library1 #ae1egc1jjj1 of which #e1fic1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 the ,architect of the ,capitol may obligate and expend such sums as may be necessary for the maintenance1 care and operation of the ,national ,garden established under section #cjg;,e of the ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #aihi 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #badf71 upon vouchers approved by the ,architect of the ,capitol or a duly authorized designee4 ,capitol ,visitor ,center ,for all necessary expenses for the operation of the ,capitol ,visitor ,center1 #bj1hdd1jjj4 ,administrative ,provisions #aaja4 ,no bonuses for contractors behind schedule or over budget ,none of the funds made available in this ,act for the ,architect of the ,capitol may be used to make incentive or award payments to contractors for work on contracts or programs for which the contractor is behind schedule or over budget1 unless the ,architect of the ,capitol1 or agency-employed designee1 determines that any such deviations are due to unforeseeable events1 government-driven scope changes1 or are not significant within the overall scope of the project and_/or program4 ,u4,s4 ,botanic ,garden administration of educational outreach and services #aajb4 7a7 ,the ,architect of the ,capitol1 subject to the direction of the ,joint ,committee of ,congress on the ,library1 may enter into cooperative agreements with entities under such terms as the ,architect determines advisable1 in order to support the ,united ,states ,botanic ,garden in carrying out its duties1 authorities1 and mission4 7b7 7#a7 ,the ,architect of the ,capitol may1 subject to the direction of the ,joint ,committee of ,congress on the ,library1 enter into a no-cost agreement1 through a contract1 cooperative agreement1 or memorandum of understanding1 with a qualified entity to conduct1 or provide support for1 an educational exhibit1 program1 class1 or outreach that benefits the educational mission of the ,united ,states ,botanic ,garden4 7#b7 ,any agreement under paragraph 7#a7 may-- 7,a7 allow the qualified entity to accept fees for any program or class described in paragraph 7#a7 in order to cover all or a portion of the entity's costs of any supplies1 honoraria1 or associated expenses for the program or class2 and 7,b7 subject to such terms as the ,architect considers appropriate and necessary1 grant temporary concessions to the qualified entity1 or allow the qualified entity to grant temporary concessions to another person1 in connection with an educational exhibit1 program1 class1 or outreach described in paragraph 7#a71 including concessions for food and merchandise sales that are specifically related to the educational mission involved4 7#c7 ,section #eajd7;c7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to any activity carried out under this subsection4 7#d7 ,in this subsection1 the term qualified entity means-- 7,a7 the ,national ,fund for the ,united ,states ,botanic ,garden2 and 7,b7 any other organization described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code that the ,architect of the ,capitol determines shares interests complementary to the educational mission of the ,united ,states ,botanic ,garden4 7c7 ,any authority under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall not apply to any agreement providing for the construction or improvement of real property4 7d7 ,this section shall apply with respect to fiscal year #bjae and each succeeding fiscal year4 scrims #aajc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used for scrims containing photographs of building facades during restoration or construction projects performed by the ,architect of the ,capitol4 ,,library ,,of ,,congress ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,library of ,congress not otherwise provided for1 including development and maintenance of the ,library's catalogs2 custody and custodial care of the ,library buildings2 special clothing2 cleaning1 laundering and repair of uniforms2 preservation of motion pictures in the custody of the ,library2 operation and maintenance of the ,american ,folklife ,center in the ,library2 activities under the ,civil ,rights ,history ,project ,act of #bjji2 preparation and distribution of catalog records and other publications of the ,library2 hire or purchase of one passenger motor vehicle2 and expenses of the ,library of ,congress ,trust ,fund ,board not properly chargeable to the income of any trust fund held by the ,board1 #dai1ceg1jjj1 of which not more than #f1jjj1jjj shall be derived from collections credited to this appropriation during fiscal year #bjae1 and shall remain available until expended1 under the ,act of ,june #bh1 #aijb 7chapter #acja2 #cb ,stat4 #dhj2 #b ,u4,s4,c4 #aej7 and not more than #cej1jjj shall be derived from collections during fiscal year #bjae and shall remain available until expended for the development and maintenance of an international legal information database and activities related thereto3 ,provided1 ,that the ,library of ,congress may not obligate or expend any funds derived from collections under the ,act of ,june #bh1 #aijb1 in excess of the amount authorized for obligation or expenditure in appropriations ,acts3 ,provided further1 ,that the total amount available for obligation shall be reduced by the amount by which collections are less than #f1cej1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount appropriated1 not more than #ab1jjj may be expended1 on the certification of the ,librarian of ,congress1 in connection with official representation and reception expenses for the ,overseas ,field ,offices3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount appropriated1 #h1bca1jjj shall remain available until expended for the digital collections and educational curricula program4 ,copyright ,office salaries and expenses ,for all necessary expenses of the ,copyright ,office1 #ed1cjc1jjj1 of which not more than #bg1iga1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be derived from collections credited to this appropriation during fiscal year #bjae under section #gjh7;d7 of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that the ,copyright ,office may not obligate or expend any funds derived from collections under such section1 in excess of the amount authorized for obligation or expenditure in appropriations ,acts3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #e1faa1jjj shall be derived from collections during fiscal year #bjae under sections #aaa7;d77#b71 #aai7;b77#b71 #hjc7;e71 #ajje1 and #acaf of such title3 ,provided further1 ,that the total amount available for obligation shall be reduced by the amount by which collections are less than #cc1ehb1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #ajj1jjj of the amount appropriated is available for the maintenance of an ,international ,copyright ,institute in the ,copyright ,office of the ,library of ,congress for the purpose of training nationals of developing countries in intellectual property laws and policies3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #f1ejj may be expended1 on the certification of the ,librarian of ,congress1 in connection with official representation and reception expenses for activities of the ,international ,copyright ,institute and for copyright delegations1 visitors1 and seminars3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any provision of chapter #h of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 any amounts made available under this heading which are attributable to royalty fees and payments received by the ,copyright ,office pursuant to sections #aaa1 #aai1 and chapter #aj of such title may be used for the costs incurred in the administration of the ,copyright ,royalty ,judges program1 with the exception of the costs of salaries and benefits for the ,copyright ,royalty ,judges and staff under section #hjb7;e74 ,congressional ,research ,service ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section #bjc of the ,legislative ,reorganization ,act of #aidf 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #aff7 and to revise and extend the ,annotated ,constitution of the ,united ,states of ,america1 #ajf1ide1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that no part of such amount may be used to pay any salary or expense in connection with any publication1 or preparation of material therefor 7except the ,digest of ,public ,general ,bills71 to be issued by the ,library of ,congress unless such publication has obtained prior approval of either the ,committee on ,house ,administration of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration of the ,senate4 ,books for the ,blind and ,physically ,handicapped ,salaries and ,expenses ,for salaries and expenses to carry out the ,act of ,march #c1 #aica 7chapter #djj2 #df ,stat4 #adhg2 #b ,u4,s4,c4 #ace;a71 #ej1bdh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount appropriated1 #fej1jjj shall be available to contract to provide newspapers to blind and physically handicapped residents at no cost to the individual4 ,administrative ,provision reimbursable and revolving fund activities #abja4 7a7 ,in ,general ,for fiscal year #bjae1 the obligational authority of the ,library of ,congress for the activities described in subsection 7b7 may not exceed #bjc1jeh1jjj4 7b7 ,activities ,the activities referred to in subsection 7a7 are reimbursable and revolving fund activities that are funded from sources other than appropriations to the ,library in appropriations ,acts for the legislative branch4 ,,government ,,publishing ,,office ,congressional ,publishing 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for authorized publishing of congressional information and the distribution of congressional information in any format2 expenses necessary for preparing the semimonthly and session index to the ,congressional ,record1 as authorized by law 7section #ijb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code72 publishing of ,government publications authorized by law to be distributed to ,members of ,congress2 and publishing and distribution of ,government publications authorized by law to be distributed without charge to the recipient1 #gi1gcf1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that this appropriation shall not be available for paper copies of the permanent edition of the ,congressional ,record for individual ,representatives1 ,resident ,commissioners or ,delegates authorized under section #ijf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that this appropriation shall be available for the payment of obligations incurred under the appropriations for similar purposes for preceding fiscal years3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding the #b-year limitation under section #gah of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 none of the funds appropriated or made available under this ,act or any other ,act for printing and binding and related services provided to ,congress under chapter #g of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be expended to print a document1 report1 or publication after the #bg-month period beginning on the date that such document1 report1 or publication is authorized by ,congress to be printed1 unless ,congress reauthorizes such printing in accordance with section #gah of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that any unobligated or unexpended balances in this account or accounts for similar purposes for preceding fiscal years may be transferred to the ,government ,publishing ,office business operations revolving fund for carrying out the purposes of this heading1 subject to the approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding sections #ija1 #ijb1 and #ijf of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 this appropriation may be used to prepare indexes to the ,congressional ,record on only a monthly and session basis4 ,public ,information ,programs of the ,superintendent of ,documents ,salaries and ,expenses 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for expenses of the public information programs of the ,office of ,superintendent of ,documents necessary to provide for the cataloging and indexing of ,government publications and their distribution to the public1 ,members of ,congress1 other ,government agencies1 and designated depository and international exchange libraries as authorized by law1 #ca1ejj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that amounts of not more than #b1jjj1jjj from current year appropriations are authorized for producing and disseminating ,congressional serial sets and other related publications for fiscal years #bjac and #bjad to depository and other designated libraries3 ,provided further1 ,that any unobligated or unexpended balances in this account or accounts for similar purposes for preceding fiscal years may be transferred to the ,government ,publishing ,office business operations revolving fund for carrying out the purposes of this heading1 subject to the approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate4 ,government ,publishing ,office ,business ,operations ,revolving ,fund ,for payment to the ,government ,publishing ,office ,business ,operations ,revolving ,fund1 #h1geg1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for information technology development and facilities repair3 ,provided1 ,that the ,government ,publishing ,office is hereby authorized to make such expenditures1 within the limits of funds available and in accordance with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section #iajd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 as may be necessary in carrying out the programs and purposes set forth in the budget for the current fiscal year for the ,government ,publishing ,office business operations revolving fund3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #g1ejj may be expended on the certification of the ,director of the ,government ,publishing ,office in connection with official representation and reception expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that the business operations revolving fund shall be available for the hire or purchase of not more than #ab passenger motor vehicles3 ,provided further1 ,that expenditures in connection with travel expenses of the advisory councils to the ,director of the ,government ,publishing ,office shall be deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the business operations revolving fund shall be available for temporary or intermittent services under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 but at rates for individuals not more than the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay for level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of such title3 ,provided further1 ,that activities financed through the business operations revolving fund may provide information in any format3 ,provided further1 ,that the business operations revolving fund and the funds provided under the heading ,public ,information ,programs of the ,superintendent of ,documents may not be used for contracted security services at ,,gpo's passport facility in the ,district of ,columbia4 ,administrative ,provision #acja4 ,redesignation of ,government ,printing ,office to ,government ,publishing ,office 7a7 ,in general ,the ,government ,printing ,office is hereby redesignated the ,government ,publishing ,office4 7b7 ,references ,any reference to the ,government ,printing ,office in any law1 rule1 regulation1 certificate1 directive1 instruction1 or other official paper in force on the date of enactment of this ,act shall be considered to refer and apply to the ,government ,publishing ,office4 7c7 ,title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,public ,printer each place that term appears and inserting ,director of the ,government ,publishing ,office2 and 7#b7 in the heading for each of sections #cja1 #cjb1 #cjc1 #cjd1 #cje1 #cjf1 #cjg1 #ejb1 #gaj1 #aajb1 #aaaa1 #aaae1 #acdj1 #agja1 #agab1 and #aiad1 by striking ,public ,printer and inserting ,director of the ,government ,publishing ,office4 7d7 ,other references ,any reference in any law other than in title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 or in any rule1 regulation1 certificate1 directive1 instruction1 or other official paper in force on the date of enactment of this ,act to the ,public ,printer shall be considered to refer and apply to the ,director of the ,government ,publishing ,office4 7e7 ,title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,deputy ,public ,printer each place that term appears and inserting ,deputy ,director of the ,government ,publishing ,office2 and 7#b7 in the heading for each of sections #cjb and #cjc1 by striking ,deputy ,public ,printer and inserting ,deputy ,director of the ,government ,publishing ,office4 7f7 ,other references ,any reference in any law other than in title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 or in any rule1 regulation1 certificate1 directive1 instruction1 or other official paper in force on the date of enactment of this ,act to the ,deputy ,public ,printer shall be considered to refer and apply to the ,deputy ,director of the ,government ,publishing ,office4 7g7 ,section #cja of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking 1 who must be a practical printer and versed in the art of bookbinding12 and 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,his and inserting ,the4 7h7 ,section #cjb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking 1 who must be a practical printer and versed in the art of bookbinding12 and 7#b7 in the second sentence-- 7,a7 by striking ,he and inserting ,the ,deputy ,director of the ,government ,publishing ,office2 7,b7 by striking perform the duties formerly required of the chief clerk12 7,c7 by striking 1 and perform and inserting and perform2 and 7,d7 by striking of him4 7i7 ,chapter #c of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence of section #cjd1 by striking or his and inserting or the ,director's2 7#b7 in section #cje7;a7-- 7,a7 by striking he considers and inserting the ,director considers2 and 7,b7 by striking ,he may not and inserting ,the ,director of the ,government ,publishing ,office may not2 7#c7 in section #cjf1 by striking his direction and inserting the direction of the ,director2 7#d7 in section #cjh-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7i7 by striking his accounts and inserting the accounts of the disbursing officer2 and 7ii7 by striking his name and inserting the name of the disbursing officer2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7i7 by striking his estate and inserting the estate of the disbursing officer2 7ii7 by striking to him and inserting to the deputy disbursing officer2 and 7iii7 by striking his service and inserting the service of the deputy disbursing officer2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 by striking by him and inserting by such officer or employee2 7ii7 by striking his discretion and inserting the discretion of the ,comptroller ,general2 and 7iii7 by striking whenever he each place that terms appears and inserting whenever the ,comptroller ,general2 7#e7 in section #cji-- 7,a7 in the second sentence of subsection 7a71 by striking by him and inserting by the ,director2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking his or her discretion and inserting the discretion of the ,comptroller ,general2 7#f7 in section #caj1 by striking his written request and inserting the written request of the ,director2 7#g7 in section #caa7;b71 by striking he justifies and inserting the ,director justifies2 7#h7 in section #cab1 by striking his service and inserting the service of such officer2 and 7#i7 in section #cag1 by striking his delegate and inserting a delegate of the ,director4 ,,government ,,accountability ,,office ,salaries and ,expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,government ,accountability ,office1 including not more than #ab1ejj to be expended on the certification of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in connection with official representation and reception expenses2 temporary or intermittent services under section #caji7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 but at rates for individuals not more than the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of such title2 hire of one passenger motor vehicle2 advance payments in foreign countries in accordance with section #ccbd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 benefits comparable to those payable under sections #ija7e71 7#f71 and 7#h7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djha7e71 7#f71 and 7#h772 and under regulations prescribed by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 rental of living quarters in foreign countries1 #ebb1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 in addition1 #bc1gej1jjj of payments received under sections #ghb1 #ceba1 and #iaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be available without fiscal year limitation3 ,provided further1 ,that this appropriation and appropriations for administrative expenses of any other department or agency which is a member of the ,national ,intergovernmental ,audit ,forum or a ,regional ,intergovernmental ,audit ,forum shall be available to finance an appropriate share of either ,forum's costs as determined by the respective ,forum1 including necessary travel expenses of non-,federal participants3 ,provided further1 ,that payments hereunder to the ,forum may be credited as reimbursements to any appropriation from which costs involved are initially financed4 ,administrative ,provision center for audit excellence #adja4 7a7 ,center for audit excellence 7#a7 ,establishment ,chapter #g of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapter3 ,,vii ,center for audit excellence #gia4 ,center for audit excellence 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,comptroller ,general shall establish1 maintain1 and operate a center within the ,government ,accountability ,office to be known as the ,center for ,audit ,excellence 7hereafter in this subchapter referred to as the ,center74 7b7 ,purpose and activities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,center shall build institutional auditing capacity and promote good governance by providing affordable1 relevant1 and high-quality training1 technical assistance1 and products and services to qualified personnel and entities of governments 7including the ,federal ,government1 ,state and local governments1 tribal governments1 and governments of foreign nations71 international organizations1 and other private organizations4 7#b7 ,determination of qualified personnel and entities ,personnel and entities shall be considered qualified for purposes of receiving training1 technical assistance1 and products or services from the ,center under paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with such criteria as the ,comptroller ,general may establish and publish4 7c7 ,fees 7#a7 ,permitting charging of fees ,the ,comptroller ,general may establish1 charge1 and collect fees 7on a reimbursable or advance basis7 for the training1 technical assistance1 and products and services provided by the ,center under this subchapter4 7#b7 ,deposit into separate account ,the ,comptroller ,general shall deposit all fees collected under paragraph 7#a7 into the ,center for ,audit ,excellence ,account established under section #gib4 7d7 ,gifts of property and services ,the ,comptroller ,general may accept and use conditional or non-conditional gifts of property 7both real and personal7 and services 7including services of guest lecturers7 to support the operation of the ,center1 except that the ,comptroller ,general may not accept or use such a gift if the ,comptroller ,general determines that the acceptance or use of the gift would compromise or appear to compromise the integrity of the ,government ,accountability ,office4 7e7 ,sense of congress regarding personnel ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,center should be staffed primarily by personnel of the ,government ,accountability ,office who are not otherwise engaged in carrying out other duties of the ,office under this chapter1 so as to ensure that the operation of the ,center will not detract from or impact the oversight and audit work of the ,office4 #gib4 ,account 7a7 ,establishment of separate account ,there is established in the ,treasury as a separate account for the ,government ,accountability ,office the ,center for ,audit ,excellence ,account1 which shall consist of the fees deposited by the ,comptroller ,general under section #gia7;c7 and such other amounts as may be appropriated under law4 7b7 ,use of account ,amounts in the ,center for ,audit ,excellence ,account shall be available to the ,comptroller ,general1 in amounts specified in appropriations ,acts and without fiscal year limitation1 to carry out this subchapter4 #gic4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #g of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,subchapter ,,vii--,center for ,audit ,excellence #gia4 ,center for ,audit ,excellence4 #gib4 ,account4 #gic4 ,authorization of appropriations4 7b7 ,approval of business plan ,the ,comptroller ,general may not begin operating the ,center for ,audit ,excellence under subchapter ,,vii of chapter #g of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a77 until-- 7#a7 the ,comptroller ,general submits a business plan for the ,center to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate2 and 7#b7 each such ,committee approves the plan4 ,open ,world ,leadership ,center ,trust ,fund ,for a payment to the ,open ,world ,leadership ,center ,trust ,fund for financing activities of the ,open ,world ,leadership ,center under section #cac of the ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea71 #e1gjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available to support ,russian participants shall only be used for those engaging in free market development1 humanitarian activities1 and civic engagement1 and shall not be used for officials of the central government of ,russia4 ,john ,c4 ,stennis ,center for ,public ,service ,training and ,development ,for payment to the ,john ,c4 ,stennis ,center for ,public ,service ,development ,trust ,fund established under section #aaf of the ,john ,c4 ,stennis ,center for ,public ,service ,training and ,development ,act 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #aaje71 #dcj1jjj4 ,,ii ,,general ,,provisions ,,maintenance ,,and ,,care ,,of ,,private ,,vehicles #bja4 ,no part of the funds appropriated in this ,act shall be used for the maintenance or care of private vehicles1 except for emergency assistance and cleaning as may be provided under regulations relating to parking facilities for the ,house of ,representatives issued by the ,committee on ,house ,administration and for the ,senate issued by the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration4 ,,fiscal ,,year ,,limitation #bjb4 ,no part of the funds appropriated in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond fiscal year #bjae unless expressly so provided in this ,act4 ,,rates ,,of ,,compensation ,,and ,,designation #bjc4 ,whenever in this ,act any office or position not specifically established by the ,legislative ,pay ,act of #aibi 7#df ,stat4 #cb et seq47 is appropriated for or the rate of compensation or designation of any office or position appropriated for is different from that specifically established by such ,act1 the rate of compensation and the designation in this ,act shall be the permanent law with respect thereto3 ,provided1 ,that the provisions in this ,act for the various items of official expenses of ,members1 officers1 and committees of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 and clerk hire for ,senators and ,members of the ,house of ,representatives shall be the permanent law with respect thereto4 ,,consulting ,,services #bjd4 ,the expenditure of any appropriation under this ,act for any consulting service through procurement contract1 under section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be limited to those contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection1 except where otherwise provided under existing law1 or under existing ,executive order issued under existing law4 ,,costs ,,of ,,lbfmc #bje4 ,amounts available for administrative expenses of any legislative branch entity which participates in the ,legislative ,branch ,financial ,managers ,council 7,,lbfmc7 established by charter on ,march #bf1 #aiif1 shall be available to finance an appropriate share of ,,lbfmc costs as determined by the ,,lbfmc1 except that the total ,,lbfmc costs to be shared among all participating legislative branch entities 7in such allocations among the entities as the entities may determine7 may not exceed #b1jjj4 ,,landscape ,,maintenance #bjf4 ,for fiscal year #bjae and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,architect of the ,capitol1 in consultation with the ,district of ,columbia1 is authorized to maintain and improve the landscape features1 excluding streets1 in ,square #ehj up to the beginning of ,i-#cie4 ,,limitation ,,on ,,transfers #bjg4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this ,act or any other appropriation ,act4 ,,guided ,,tours ,,of ,,the ,,capitol #bjh4 7a7 ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds made available to the ,architect of the ,capitol in this ,act may be used to eliminate or restrict guided tours of the ,united ,states ,capitol which are led by employees and interns of offices of ,members of ,congress and other offices of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate4 7b7 ,at the direction of the ,capitol ,police ,board1 or at the direction of the ,architect of the ,capitol with the approval of the ,capitol ,police ,board1 guided tours of the ,united ,states ,capitol which are led by employees and interns described in subsection 7a7 may be suspended temporarily or otherwise subject to restriction for security or related reasons to the same extent as guided tours of the ,united ,states ,capitol which are led by the ,architect of the ,capitol4 ,this division may be cited as the ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,i ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,i ,department of defense ,military ,construction1 ,army ,for acquisition1 construction1 installation1 and equipment of temporary or permanent public works1 military installations1 facilities1 and real property for the ,army as currently authorized by law1 including personnel in the ,army ,corps of ,engineers and other personal services necessary for the purposes of this appropriation1 and for construction and operation of facilities in support of the functions of the ,commander in ,chief1 #ebh1dbg1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of this amount1 not to exceed #ea1abg1jjj shall be available for study1 planning1 design1 architect and engineer services1 and host nation support1 as authorized by law1 unless the ,secretary of the ,army determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of the determination and the reasons therefor4 ,military ,construction1 ,navy and ,marine ,corps ,for acquisition1 construction1 installation1 and equipment of temporary or permanent public works1 naval installations1 facilities1 and real property for the ,navy and ,marine ,corps as currently authorized by law1 including personnel in the ,naval ,facilities ,engineering ,command and other personal services necessary for the purposes of this appropriation1 #a1jah1ggb1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of this amount1 not to exceed #cc1cff1jjj shall be available for study1 planning1 design1 and architect and engineer services1 as authorized by law1 unless the ,secretary of the ,navy determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of the determination and the reasons therefor4 ,military ,construction1 ,air ,force ,for acquisition1 construction1 installation1 and equipment of temporary or permanent public works1 military installations1 facilities1 and real property for the ,air ,force as currently authorized by law1 #haa1ggd1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of this amount1 not to exceed #aj1gch1jjj shall be available for study1 planning1 design1 and architect and engineer services1 as authorized by law1 unless the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of the determination and the reasons therefor3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading for military construction in the ,united ,kingdom as identified in the table entitled ,military ,construction in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act7 may be obligated or expended until the ,department of ,defense completes a ,european ,consolidation ,study1 and the ,secretary of ,defense 7#a7 provides to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a comprehensive ,european basing strategy reflecting the findings of the ,consolidation ,study1 and 7#b7 certifies in writing the requirement identified in the study for any military construction project in the ,united ,kingdom funded in this section4 ,military ,construction1 ,defense-,wide 7including transfer of funds7 ,for acquisition1 construction1 installation1 and equipment of temporary or permanent public works1 installations1 facilities1 and real property for activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments71 as currently authorized by law1 #a1iia1fij1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that such amounts of this appropriation as may be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense may be transferred to such appropriations of the ,department of ,defense available for military construction or family housing as the ,secretary may designate1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes1 and for the same time period1 as the appropriation or fund to which transferred3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount appropriated1 not to exceed #afb1bdj1jjj shall be available for study1 planning1 design1 and architect and engineer services1 as authorized by law1 unless the ,secretary of ,defense determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of the determination and the reasons therefor3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount appropriated1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 #cg1iah1jjj shall be available for payments to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization for the planning1 design1 and construction of a new ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization headquarters3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this title may be used to construct a squadron operations facility at ,cannon ,air ,force ,base1 ,new ,mexico1 until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a definition of ,special ,operations ,forces-peculiar as it applies to the use of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command 7,,ussocom7 funding to meet military construction requirements for facilities that provide healthcare services or support fitness activities4 7#b7 ,a description of the decision-making process used to determine whether a military construction project that provides healthcare facilities or supports fitness activities should be funded by the ,,ussocom or the military services4 7#c7 ,an addendum to the ,,dod ,form #acia for this project providing a schematic of the human performance center1 a listing of the planned equipment related to training and resiliency and a description of the mission-critical benefit of each item1 an explanation of why the unique physical and psychological health services incorporated could not be provided by the ,defense ,health ,agency or military services1 and a planned staffing breakdown4 ,military construction1 army national guard ,for construction1 acquisition1 expansion1 rehabilitation1 and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the ,army ,national ,guard1 and contributions therefor1 as authorized by chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #abh1ibj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated1 not to exceed #ag1fjj1jjj shall be available for study1 planning1 design1 and architect and engineer services1 as authorized by law1 unless the ,director of the ,army ,national ,guard determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of the determination and the reasons therefor4 ,military construction1 air national guard ,for construction1 acquisition1 expansion1 rehabilitation1 and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the ,air ,national ,guard1 and contributions therefor1 as authorized by chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #ib1ffc1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated1 not to exceed #g1gjj1jjj shall be available for study1 planning1 design1 and architect and engineer services1 as authorized by law1 unless the ,director of the ,air ,national ,guard determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of the determination and the reasons therefor4 ,military construction1 army reserve ,for construction1 acquisition1 expansion1 rehabilitation1 and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the ,army ,reserve as authorized by chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #ajc1idf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated1 not to exceed #h1ccg1jjj shall be available for study1 planning1 design1 and architect and engineer services1 as authorized by law1 unless the ,chief of the ,army ,reserve determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of the determination and the reasons therefor4 ,military construction1 navy reserve ,for construction1 acquisition1 expansion1 rehabilitation1 and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the reserve components of the ,navy and ,marine ,corps as authorized by chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #ea1ebh1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated1 not to exceed #b1abc1jjj shall be available for study1 planning1 design1 and architect and engineer services1 as authorized by law1 unless the ,secretary of the ,navy determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of the determination and the reasons therefor4 ,military construction1 air force reserve ,for construction1 acquisition1 expansion1 rehabilitation1 and conversion of facilities for the training and administration of the ,air ,force ,reserve as authorized by chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #di1dib1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated1 not to exceed #f1hib1jjj shall be available for study1 planning1 design1 and architect and engineer services1 as authorized by law1 unless the ,chief of the ,air ,force ,reserve determines that additional obligations are necessary for such purposes and notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of the determination and the reasons therefor4 ,north atlantic treaty organization security investment program ,for the ,united ,states share of the cost of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program for the acquisition and construction of military facilities and installations 7including international military headquarters7 and for related expenses for the collective defense of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,area as authorized by section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,military ,construction ,authorization ,acts1 #aii1gjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,family housing construction1 army ,for expenses of family housing for the ,army for construction1 including acquisition1 replacement1 addition1 expansion1 extension1 and alteration1 as authorized by law1 #gh1fji1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,family housing operation and maintenance1 army ,for expenses of family housing for the ,army for operation and maintenance1 including debt payment1 leasing1 minor construction1 principal and interest charges1 and insurance premiums1 as authorized by law1 #cej1igf1jjj4 ,family housing construction1 navy and marine corps ,for expenses of family housing for the ,navy and ,marine ,corps for construction1 including acquisition1 replacement1 addition1 expansion1 extension1 and alteration1 as authorized by law1 #af1dab1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 ,family housing operation and maintenance1 navy and marine corps ,for expenses of family housing for the ,navy and ,marine ,corps for operation and maintenance1 including debt payment1 leasing1 minor construction1 principal and interest charges1 and insurance premiums1 as authorized by law1 #ced1jbi1jjj4 ,family housing operation and maintenance1 air force ,for expenses of family housing for the ,air ,force for operation and maintenance1 including debt payment1 leasing1 minor construction1 principal and interest charges1 and insurance premiums1 as authorized by law1 #cbg1gdg1jjj4 ,family housing operation and maintenance1 defense-,wide ,for expenses of family housing for the activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments7 for operation and maintenance1 leasing1 and minor construction1 as authorized by law1 #fa1ajj1jjj4 ,department of defense family housing improvement fund ,for the ,department of ,defense ,family ,housing ,improvement ,fund1 #a1ffb1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for family housing initiatives undertaken pursuant to section #bhhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 providing alternative means of acquiring and improving military family housing and supporting facilities4 ,chemical demilitarization construction1 defense-,wide ,for expenses of construction1 not otherwise provided for1 necessary for the destruction of the ,united ,states stockpile of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with section #adab of the ,department of ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba71 and for the destruction of other chemical warfare materials that are not in the chemical weapon stockpile1 as currently authorized by law1 #ch1gae1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai1 which shall be only for the ,assembled ,chemical ,weapons ,alternatives program4 ,department of defense base closure account ,for deposit into the ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account1 established by section #bijf7;a77#a7 of the ,defense ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act of #aiij 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note71 as amended by section #bgaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci71 #cae1jhe1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,administrative provisions #aja4 ,none of the funds made available in this title shall be expended for payments under a cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract for construction1 where cost estimates exceed #be1jjj1 to be performed within the ,united ,states1 except ,alaska1 without the specific approval in writing of the ,secretary of ,defense setting forth the reasons therefor4 #ajb4 ,funds made available in this title for construction shall be available for hire of passenger motor vehicles4 #ajc4 ,funds made available in this title for construction may be used for advances to the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 ,department of ,transportation1 for the construction of access roads as authorized by section #baj of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 when projects authorized therein are certified as important to the national defense by the ,secretary of ,defense4 #ajd4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be used to begin construction of new bases in the ,united ,states for which specific appropriations have not been made4 #aje4 ,none of the funds made available in this title shall be used for purchase of land or land easements in excess of #ajj percent of the value as determined by the ,army ,corps of ,engineers or the ,naval ,facilities ,engineering ,command1 except3 7#a7 where there is a determination of value by a ,federal court2 7#b7 purchases negotiated by the ,attorney ,general or the designee of the ,attorney ,general2 7#c7 where the estimated value is less than #be1jjj2 or 7#d7 as otherwise determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be in the public interest4 #ajf4 ,none of the funds made available in this title shall be used to3 7#a7 acquire land2 7#b7 provide for site preparation2 or 7#c7 install utilities for any family housing1 except housing for which funds have been made available in annual ,acts making appropriations for military construction4 #ajg4 ,none of the funds made available in this title for minor construction may be used to transfer or relocate any activity from one base or installation to another1 without prior notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #ajh4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be used for the procurement of steel for any construction project or activity for which ,american steel producers1 fabricators1 and manufacturers have been denied the opportunity to compete for such steel procurement4 #aji4 ,none of the funds available to the ,department of ,defense for military construction or family housing during the current fiscal year may be used to pay real property taxes in any foreign nation4 #aaj4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be used to initiate a new installation overseas without prior notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #aaa4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be obligated for architect and engineer contracts estimated by the ,government to exceed #ejj1jjj for projects to be accomplished in ,japan1 in any ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member country1 or in countries bordering the ,arabian ,gulf1 unless such contracts are awarded to ,united ,states firms or ,united ,states firms in joint venture with host nation firms4 #aab4 ,none of the funds made available in this title for military construction in the ,united ,states territories and possessions in the ,pacific and on ,kwajalein ,atoll1 or in countries bordering the ,arabian ,gulf1 may be used to award any contract estimated by the ,government to exceed #a1jjj1jjj to a foreign contractor3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall not be applicable to contract awards for which the lowest responsive and responsible bid of a ,united ,states contractor exceeds the lowest responsive and responsible bid of a foreign contractor by greater than #bj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that this section shall not apply to contract awards for military construction on ,kwajalein ,atoll for which the lowest responsive and responsible bid is submitted by a ,marshallese contractor4 #aac4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall inform the appropriate committees of both ,houses of ,congress1 including the ,committees on ,appropriations1 of plans and scope of any proposed military exercise involving ,united ,states personnel #cj days prior to its occurring1 if amounts expended for construction1 either temporary or permanent1 are anticipated to exceed #ajj1jjj4 #aad4 ,not more than #bj percent of the funds made available in this title which are limited for obligation during the current fiscal year shall be obligated during the last #b months of the fiscal year4 #aae4 ,funds appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for construction in prior years shall be available for construction authorized for each such military department by the authorizations enacted into law during the current session of ,congress4 #aaf4 ,for military construction or family housing projects that are being completed with funds otherwise expired or lapsed for obligation1 expired or lapsed funds may be used to pay the cost of associated supervision1 inspection1 overhead1 engineering and design on those projects and on subsequent claims1 if any4 #aag4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any funds made available to a military department or defense agency for the construction of military projects may be obligated for a military construction project or contract1 or for any portion of such a project or contract1 at any time before the end of the fourth fiscal year after the fiscal year for which funds for such project were made available1 if the funds obligated for such project3 7#a7 are obligated from funds available for military construction projects2 and 7#b7 do not exceed the amount appropriated for such project1 plus any amount by which the cost of such project is increased pursuant to law4 7including transfer of funds7 #aah4 ,in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,defense1 proceeds deposited to the ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account established by section #bjg7;a77#a7 of the ,defense ,authorization ,amendments and ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note7 pursuant to section #bjg7;a77#b77;,c7 of such ,act1 may be transferred to the account established by section #bijf7;a77#a7 of the ,defense ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act of #aiij 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note71 to be merged with1 and to be available for the same purposes and the same time period as that account4 7including transfer of funds7 #aai4 ,subject to #cj days prior notification1 or #ad days for a notification provided in an electronic medium pursuant to sections #dhj and #bhhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress1 such additional amounts as may be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense may be transferred to3 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense ,family ,housing ,improvement ,fund from amounts appropriated for construction in ,family ,housing accounts1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same period of time as amounts appropriated directly to the ,fund2 or 7#b7 the ,department of ,defense ,military ,unaccompanied ,housing ,improvement ,fund from amounts appropriated for construction of military unaccompanied housing in ,military ,construction accounts1 to be merged with and to be available for the same purposes and for the same period of time as amounts appropriated directly to the ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that appropriations made available to the ,funds shall be available to cover the costs1 as defined in section #ejb7e7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 of direct loans or loan guarantees issued by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to the provisions of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 pertaining to alternative means of acquiring and improving military family housing1 military unaccompanied housing1 and supporting facilities3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority in this provision shall also be applicable to amounts appropriated for construction in ,family ,housing accounts in section #bjjb of ,public ,law #aab-aj4 7including transfer of funds7 #abj4 ,in addition to any other transfer authority available to the ,department of ,defense1 amounts may be transferred from the ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account to the fund established by section #ajac7;d7 of the ,demonstration ,cities and ,metropolitan ,development ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgd7 to pay for expenses associated with the ,homeowners ,assistance ,program incurred under #db ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgd7;a77#a77;,a74 ,any amounts transferred shall be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the fund to which transferred4 #aba4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds made available in this title for operation and maintenance of family housing shall be the exclusive source of funds for repair and maintenance of all family housing units1 including general or flag officer quarters3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #ce1jjj per unit may be spent annually for the maintenance and repair of any general or flag officer quarters without #cj days prior notification1 or #ad days for a notification provided in an electronic medium pursuant to sections #dhj and #bhhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress1 except that an after-the-fact notification shall be submitted if the limitation is exceeded solely due to costs associated with environmental remediation that could not be reasonably anticipated at the time of the budget submission3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 is to report annually to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress all operation and maintenance expenditures for each individual general or flag officer quarters for the prior fiscal year4 #abb4 ,amounts contained in the ,ford ,island ,improvement ,account established by subsection 7h7 of section #bhad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are appropriated and shall be available until expended for the purposes specified in subsection 7i77#a7 of such section or until transferred pursuant to subsection 7i77#c7 of such section4 7including transfer of funds7 #abc4 ,during the #e-year period after appropriations available in this ,act to the ,department of ,defense for military construction and family housing operation and maintenance and construction have expired for obligation1 upon a determination that such appropriations will not be necessary for the liquidation of obligations or for making authorized adjustments to such appropriations for obligations incurred during the period of availability of such appropriations1 unobligated balances of such appropriations may be transferred into the appropriation ,foreign ,currency ,fluctuations1 ,construction1 ,defense1 to be merged with and to be available for the same time period and for the same purposes as the appropriation to which transferred4 #abd4 7a7 ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used by the ,secretary of the ,army to relocate a unit in the ,army that-- 7#a7 performs a testing mission or function that is not performed by any other unit in the ,army and is specifically stipulated in title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 is located at a military installation at which the total number of civilian employees of the ,department of the ,army and ,army contractor personnel employed exceeds #aj percent of the total number of members of the regular and reserve components of the ,army assigned to the installation4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply if the ,secretary of the ,army certifies to the congressional defense committees that in proposing the relocation of the unit of the ,army1 the ,secretary complied with ,army ,regulation #e-aj relating to the policy1 procedures1 and responsibilities for ,army stationing actions4 #abe4 ,amounts appropriated or otherwise made available in an account funded under the headings in this title may be transferred among projects and activities within the account in accordance with the reprogramming guidelines for military construction and family housing construction contained in ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation #gjjj4ad-,r1 ,volume #c1 ,chapter #g1 of ,february #bjji1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abf4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be obligated or expended for planning and design and construction of projects at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 #abg4 ,for an additional amount for ,military ,construction1 ,navy and ,marine ,corps1 ,military ,construction1 ,air ,force1 ,military ,construction1 ,army ,reserve1 and ,military ,construction1 ,navy ,reserve1 #abe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 such funds may be obligated and expended to carry out construction of projects1 excluding in ,europe1 as authorized in division ,b of ,public ,law #aac-ff3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress an expenditure plan for funds provided under this heading4 #abh4 ,for an additional amount for ,military ,construction1 ,army1 #fa1jjj1jjj2 ,military ,construction1 ,army ,national ,guard1 #e1jjj1jjj2 and ,military ,construction1 ,army ,reserve1 #ea1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 such funds may only be obligated to carry out construction of certain projects as authorized in division ,b of an ,act authorizing appropriations for fiscal year #bjae for military activities of the ,department of ,defense 7relating to ,military ,construction ,authorizations73 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress an expenditure plan for funds provided under this heading4 7rescission of funds7 #abi4 ,of the unobligated balances available for ,military ,construction1 ,army1 from prior appropriations ,acts 7other than appropriations designated by law as being for contingency operations directly related to the global war on terrorism or as an emergency requirement71 #di1ecc1jjj are hereby rescinded4 7rescission of funds7 #acj4 ,of the unobligated balances available for ,military ,construction1 ,navy and ,marine ,corps1 from prior appropriations ,acts 7other than appropriations designated by law as for being for contingency operations directly related to the global war on terrorism or as an emergency requirement71 #be1ebb1jjj are hereby rescinded4 7rescission of funds7 #aca4 ,of the unobligated balances available for ,military ,construction1 ,air ,force1 from prior appropriations ,acts 7other than appropriations designated by law as for being for contingency operations directly related to the global war on terrorism or as an emergency requirement71 #da1cib1jjj are hereby rescinded4 7rescission of funds7 #acb4 ,of the unobligated balances available for ,,nato ,security ,investment ,program1 from prior appropriations ,acts 7other than appropriations designated by law as being for contingency operations directly related to the global war on terrorism or as an emergency requirement71 #be1jjj1jjj are hereby rescinded4 7rescission of funds7 #acc4 ,of the unobligated balances made available in prior appropriation ,acts for the fund established in section #ajac7;d7 of the ,demonstration ,cities and ,metropolitan ,development ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgd7 7other than appropriations designated by law as being for contingency operations directly related to the global war on terrorism or as an emergency requirement71 #fc1hjj1jjj are hereby rescinded4 #acd4 ,for the purposes of this ,act1 the term congressional defense committees means the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ace4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used for the closure or abandonment of any facility located at ,lajes ,field1 ,azores1 ,portugal4 ,,ii ,department of veterans affairs ,veterans benefits administration ,compensation and pensions 7including transfer of funds7 ,for the payment of compensation benefits to or on behalf of veterans and a pilot program for disability examinations as authorized by section #ajg and chapters #aa1 #ac1 #ah1 #ea1 #ec1 #ee1 and #fa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 pension benefits to or on behalf of veterans as authorized by chapters #ae1 #ea1 #ec1 #ee1 and #fa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 and burial benefits1 the ,reinstated ,entitlement ,program for ,survivors1 emergency and other officers' retirement pay1 adjusted-service credits and certificates1 payment of premiums due on commercial life insurance policies guaranteed under the provisions of title ,,iv of the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #eda et seq47 and for other benefits as authorized by sections #ajg1 #acab1 #aigg1 and #bajf1 and chapters #bc1 #ea1 #ec1 #ee1 and #fa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #gi1jga1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #ae1dcj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be reimbursed to ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 and ,information ,technology ,systems for necessary expenses in implementing the provisions of chapters #ea1 #ec1 and #ee of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 the funding source for which is specifically provided as the ,compensation and ,pensions appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that such sums as may be earned on an actual qualifying patient basis1 shall be reimbursed to ,medical ,care ,collections ,fund to augment the funding of individual medical facilities for nursing home care provided to pensioners as authorized4 ,readjustment benefits ,for the payment of readjustment and rehabilitation benefits to or on behalf of veterans as authorized by chapters #ba1 #cj1 #ca1 #cc1 #cd1 #ce1 #cf1 #ci1 #da1 #ea1 #ec1 #ee1 and #fa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ad1iig1acf1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that expenses for rehabilitation program services and assistance which the ,secretary is authorized to provide under subsection 7a7 of section #cajd of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 other than under paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#e71 and 7#aa7 of that subsection1 shall be charged to this account4 ,veterans insurance and indemnities ,for military and naval insurance1 national service life insurance1 servicemen's indemnities1 service-disabled veterans insurance1 and veterans mortgage life insurance as authorized by chapters #ai and #ba1 title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #fc1beg1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,veterans housing benefit program fund ,for the cost of direct and guaranteed loans1 such sums as may be necessary to carry out the program1 as authorized by subchapters ,i through ,,iii of chapter #cg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that during fiscal year #bjae1 within the resources available1 not to exceed #ejj1jjj in gross obligations for direct loans are authorized for specially adapted housing loans4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs1 #afj1hha1jjj4 ,vocational rehabilitation loans program account ,for the cost of direct loans1 #aj1jjj1 as authorized by chapter #ca of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading are available to subsidize gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans not to exceed #b1hgg1jjj4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct loan program1 #cfa1jjj1 which may be paid to the appropriation for ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration4 ,native american veteran housing loan program account ,for administrative expenses to carry out the direct loan program authorized by subchapter ,v of chapter #cg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #a1acj1jjj4 ,veterans health administration ,medical services ,for necessary expenses for furnishing1 as authorized by law1 inpatient and outpatient care and treatment to beneficiaries of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and veterans described in section #agje7;a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 including care and treatment in facilities not under the jurisdiction of the ,department1 and including medical supplies and equipment1 bioengineering services1 food services1 and salaries and expenses of healthcare employees hired under title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 aid to ,state homes as authorized by section #agda of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 assistance and support services for caregivers as authorized by section #agbj;,g of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 loan repayments authorized by section #fjd of the ,caregivers and ,veterans ,omnibus ,health ,services ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-afc2 #abd ,stat4 #aagd2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #gfha note71 and hospital care and medical services authorized by section #aghg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 #bji1ahi1jjj1 which shall be in addition to funds previously appropriated under this heading that became available on ,october #a1 #bjad2 and1 in addition1 #dg1fjc1bjb1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall establish a priority for the provision of medical treatment for veterans who have service-connected disabilities1 lower income1 or have special needs3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall give priority funding for the provision of basic medical benefits to veterans in enrollment priority groups #a through #f3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may authorize the dispensing of prescription drugs from ,veterans ,health ,administration facilities to enrolled veterans with privately written prescriptions based on requirements established by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that the implementation of the program described in the previous proviso shall incur no additional cost to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,medical support and compliance ,for necessary expenses in the administration of the medical1 hospital1 nursing home1 domiciliary1 construction1 supply1 and research activities1 as authorized by law2 administrative expenses in support of capital policy activities2 and administrative and legal expenses of the ,department for collecting and recovering amounts owed the ,department as authorized under chapter #ag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,federal ,medical ,care ,recovery ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea et seq471 #f1add1jjj1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,medical facilities ,for necessary expenses for the maintenance and operation of hospitals1 nursing homes1 domiciliary facilities1 and other necessary facilities of the ,veterans ,health ,administration2 for administrative expenses in support of planning1 design1 project management1 real property acquisition and disposition1 construction1 and renovation of any facility under the jurisdiction or for the use of the ,department2 for oversight1 engineering1 and architectural activities not charged to project costs2 for repairing1 altering1 improving1 or providing facilities in the several hospitals and homes under the jurisdiction of the ,department1 not otherwise provided for1 either by contract or by the hire of temporary employees and purchase of materials2 for leases of facilities2 and for laundry services1 #d1iae1jjj1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,medical and prosthetic research ,for necessary expenses in carrying out programs of medical and prosthetic research and development as authorized by chapter #gc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ehh1ibb1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,national ,cemetery administration ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,cemetery ,administration for operations and maintenance1 not otherwise provided for1 including uniforms or allowances therefor2 cemeterial expenses as authorized by law2 purchase of one passenger motor vehicle for use in cemeterial operations2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and repair1 alteration or improvement of facilities under the jurisdiction of the ,national ,cemetery ,administration1 #bef1hjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #be1fjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,departmental ,administration ,general administration 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary operating expenses of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 not otherwise provided for1 including administrative expenses in support of ,department-wide capital planning1 management and policy activities1 uniforms1 or allowances therefor2 not to exceed #be1jjj for official reception and representation expenses2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and reimbursement of the ,general ,services ,administration for security guard services1 #cba1eia1jjj1 of which not to exceed #i1ffj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided under this heading may be transferred to ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration4 ,board of veterans appeals ,for necessary operating expenses of the ,board of ,veterans ,appeals1 #ii1bid1jjj1 of which not to exceed #i1dbi1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,general operating expenses1 veterans benefits administration ,for necessary operating expenses of the ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 not otherwise provided for1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles1 reimbursement of the ,general ,services ,administration for security guard services1 and reimbursement of the ,department of ,defense for the cost of overseas employee mail1 #b1ecd1bed1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that expenses for services and assistance authorized under paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#e71 and 7#aa7 of section #cajd7;a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs determines are necessary to enable entitled veterans3 7#a7 to the maximum extent feasible1 to become employable and to obtain and maintain suitable employment2 or 7#b7 to achieve maximum independence in daily living1 shall be charged to this account3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 not to exceed #abd1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,information technology systems 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses for information technology systems and telecommunications support1 including developmental information systems and operational information systems2 for pay and associated costs2 and for the capital asset acquisition of information technology systems1 including management and related contractual costs of said acquisitions1 including contractual costs associated with operations authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 #c1ijc1cdd1jjj1 plus reimbursements3 ,provided1 ,that #a1jci1jjj1jjj shall be for pay and associated costs1 of which not to exceed #cj1gib1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that #b1caf1jji1jjj shall be for operations and maintenance1 of which not to exceed #afj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that #edh1cce1jjj shall be for information technology systems development1 modernization1 and enhancement1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for information technology systems development1 modernization1 and enhancement may not be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs or the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a certification of the amounts1 in parts or in full1 to be obligated and expended for each development project3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for salaries and expenses1 operations and maintenance1 and information technology systems development1 modernization1 and enhancement may be transferred among the three subaccounts after the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs requests from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and an approval is issued3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for the ,information ,technology ,systems account for development1 modernization1 and enhancement may be transferred among projects or to newly defined projects3 ,provided further1 ,that no project may be increased or decreased by more than #a1jjj1jjj of cost prior to submitting a request to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress to make the transfer and an approval is issued1 or absent a response1 a period of #cj days has elapsed3 ,provided further1 ,that funds under this heading may be used by the ,interagency ,program ,office through the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to develop a standard data reference terminology model3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available for information technology systems development1 modernization1 and enhancement for ,vist,a ,evolution1 not more than #be percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress1 and such ,committees approve1 a report that describes3 7#a7 the status of and changes to the ,vist,a ,evolution program plan 7hereinafter referred to as the ,plan71 ,vist,a #d product roadmap 7,roadmap71 or the ,vist,a ,evolution cost estimate1 dated ,march #bd1 #bjad2 7#b7 any changes to the scope or functionality of projects within the ,vist,a ,evolution program as established in the ,plan2 7#c7 any refinements to the cost estimate presented in the ,plan1 including those based on actual costs incurred2 7#d7 a ,project ,management ,accountability ,system resourced schedule for every development project within the ,vist,a ,evolution program1 including a testing methodology schedule2 7#e7 progress toward developing and implementing all levels of interoperability1 including semantic interoperability1 between the electronic health record systems of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7#f7 a detailed governance structure for the ,vist,a ,evolution program1 including the establishment of a single program director and integrator who shall have responsibility for the entire program3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds made available under this heading for information technology systems development1 modernization1 and enhancement1 shall be for the projects1 and in the amounts1 specified under this heading in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 to include information technology1 in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 #abf1daa1jjj1 of which #ab1ada1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,construction1 major projects ,for constructing1 altering1 extending1 and improving any of the facilities1 including parking projects1 under the jurisdiction or for the use of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 or for any of the purposes set forth in sections #caf1 #bdjd1 #bdjf and chapter #ha of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 not otherwise provided for1 including planning1 architectural and engineering services1 construction management services1 maintenance or guarantee period services costs associated with equipment guarantees provided under the project1 services of claims analysts1 offsite utility and storm drainage system construction costs1 and site acquisition1 where the estimated cost of a project is more than the amount set forth in section #hajd7;a77#c77;,a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 or where funds for a project were made available in a previous major project appropriation1 #efa1hjj1jjj1 of which #ebg1hjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai1 and of which #cd1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that except for advance planning activities1 including needs assessments which may or may not lead to capital investments1 and other capital asset management related activities1 including portfolio development and management activities1 and investment strategy studies funded through the advance planning fund and the planning and design activities funded through the design fund1 including needs assessments which may or may not lead to capital investments1 and salaries and associated costs of the resident engineers who oversee those capital investments funded through this account1 and funds provided for the purchase of land for the ,national ,cemetery ,administration through the land acquisition line item1 none of the funds made available under this heading shall be used for any project which has not been approved by the ,congress in the budgetary process3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading for fiscal year #bjae1 for each approved project shall be obligated3 7#a7 by the awarding of a construction documents contract by ,september #cj1 #bjae2 and 7#b7 by the awarding of a construction contract by ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall promptly submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a written report on any approved major construction project for which obligations are not incurred within the time limitations established above4 ,construction1 minor projects ,for constructing1 altering1 extending1 and improving any of the facilities1 including parking projects1 under the jurisdiction or for the use of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 including planning and assessments of needs which may lead to capital investments1 architectural and engineering services1 maintenance or guarantee period services costs associated with equipment guarantees provided under the project1 services of claims analysts1 offsite utility and storm drainage system construction costs1 and site acquisition1 or for any of the purposes set forth in sections #caf1 #bdjd1 #bdjf1 and chapter #ha of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 not otherwise provided for1 where the estimated cost of a project is equal to or less than the amount set forth in section #hajd7;a77#c77;,a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #die1bjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai1 along with unobligated balances of previous ,construction1 ,minor ,projects appropriations which are hereby made available for any project where the estimated cost is equal to or less than the amount set forth in such section3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this heading shall be for3 7#a7 repairs to any of the nonmedical facilities under the jurisdiction or for the use of the ,department which are necessary because of loss or damage caused by any natural disaster or catastrophe2 and 7#b7 temporary measures necessary to prevent or to minimize further loss by such causes4 ,grants for construction of state extended care facilities ,for grants to assist ,states to acquire or construct ,state nursing home and domiciliary facilities and to remodel1 modify1 or alter existing hospital1 nursing home1 and domiciliary facilities in ,state homes1 for furnishing care to veterans as authorized by sections #haca through #hacg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ij1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,grants for construction of veterans cemeteries ,for grants to assist ,states and tribal organizations in establishing1 expanding1 or improving veterans cemeteries as authorized by section #bdjh of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #df1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,administrative provisions 7including transfer of funds7 #bja4 ,any appropriation for fiscal year #bjae for ,compensation and ,pensions1 ,readjustment ,benefits1 and ,veterans ,insurance and ,indemnities may be transferred as necessary to any other of the mentioned appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that before a transfer may take place1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall request from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and such ,committees issue an approval1 or absent a response1 a period of #cj days has elapsed4 7including transfer of funds7 #bjb4 ,amounts made available for the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjae1 in this or any other ,act1 under the ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 and ,medical ,facilities accounts may be transferred among the accounts3 ,provided1 ,that any transfers between the ,medical ,services and ,medical ,support and ,compliance accounts of #a percent or less of the total amount appropriated to the account in this or any other ,act may take place subject to notification from the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of the amount and purpose of the transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfers between the ,medical ,services and ,medical ,support and ,compliance accounts in excess of #a percent1 or exceeding the cumulative #a percent for the fiscal year1 may take place only after the ,secretary requests from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and an approval is issued3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfers to or from the ,medical ,facilities account may take place only after the ,secretary requests from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and an approval is issued4 #bjc4 ,appropriations available in this title for salaries and expenses shall be available for services authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 lease of a facility or land or both2 and uniforms or allowances therefore1 as authorized by sections #eija through #eijb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bjd4 ,no appropriations in this title 7except the appropriations for ,construction1 ,major ,projects1 and ,construction1 ,minor ,projects7 shall be available for the purchase of any site for or toward the construction of any new hospital or home4 #bje4 ,no appropriations in this title shall be available for hospitalization or examination of any persons 7except beneficiaries entitled to such hospitalization or examination under the laws providing such benefits to veterans1 and persons receiving such treatment under sections #gija through #gijd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq4771 unless reimbursement of the cost of such hospitalization or examination is made to the ,medical ,services account at such rates as may be fixed by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 #bjf4 ,appropriations available in this title for ,compensation and ,pensions1 ,readjustment ,benefits1 and ,veterans ,insurance and ,indemnities shall be available for payment of prior year accrued obligations required to be recorded by law against the corresponding prior year accounts within the last quarter of fiscal year #bjad4 #bjg4 ,appropriations available in this title shall be available to pay prior year obligations of corresponding prior year appropriations accounts resulting from sections #ccbh7;a71 #cccd1 and #cgab7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that if such obligations are from trust fund accounts they shall be payable only from ,compensation and ,pensions4 7including transfer of funds7 #bjh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 during fiscal year #bjae1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall1 from the ,national ,service ,life ,insurance ,fund under section #aibj of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,veterans' ,special ,life ,insurance ,fund under section #aibc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,united ,states ,government ,life ,insurance ,fund under section #aiee of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 reimburse the ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration and ,information ,technology ,systems accounts for the cost of administration of the insurance programs financed through those accounts3 ,provided1 ,that reimbursement shall be made only from the surplus earnings accumulated in such an insurance program during fiscal year #bjae that are available for dividends in that program after claims have been paid and actuarially determined reserves have been set aside3 ,provided further1 ,that if the cost of administration of such an insurance program exceeds the amount of surplus earnings accumulated in that program1 reimbursement shall be made only to the extent of such surplus earnings3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall determine the cost of administration for fiscal year #bjae which is properly allocable to the provision of each such insurance program and to the provision of any total disability income insurance included in that insurance program4 #bji4 ,amounts deducted from enhanced-use lease proceeds to reimburse an account for expenses incurred by that account during a prior fiscal year for providing enhanced-use lease services1 may be obligated during the fiscal year in which the proceeds are received4 7including transfer of funds7 #baj4 ,funds available in this title or funds for salaries and other administrative expenses shall also be available to reimburse the ,office of ,resolution ,management of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,office of ,employment ,discrimination ,complaint ,adjudication under section #cai of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 for all services provided at rates which will recover actual costs but not to exceed #db1ijd1jjj for the ,office of ,resolution ,management and #c1djj1jjj for the ,office of ,employment ,discrimination ,complaint ,adjudication3 ,provided1 ,that payments may be made in advance for services to be furnished based on estimated costs3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts received shall be credited to the ,general ,administration and ,information ,technology ,systems accounts for use by the office that provided the service4 #baa4 ,no appropriations in this title shall be available to enter into any new lease of real property if the estimated annual rental cost is more than #a1jjj1jjj1 unless the ,secretary submits a report which the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress approve within #cj days following the date on which the report is received4 #bab4 ,no funds of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs shall be available for hospital care1 nursing home care1 or medical services provided to any person under chapter #ag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a non-service-connected disability described in section #agbi7;a77#b7 of such title1 unless that person has disclosed to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 in such form as the ,secretary may require1 current1 accurate third-party reimbursement information for purposes of section #agbi of such title3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may recover1 in the same manner as any other debt due the ,united ,states1 the reasonable charges for such care or services from any person who does not make such disclosure as required3 ,provided further1 ,that any amounts so recovered for care or services provided in a prior fiscal year may be obligated by the ,secretary during the fiscal year in which amounts are received4 7including transfer of funds7 #bac4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 proceeds or revenues derived from enhanced-use leasing activities 7including disposal7 may be deposited into the ,construction1 ,major ,projects and ,construction1 ,minor ,projects accounts and be used for construction 7including site acquisition and disposition71 alterations1 and improvements of any medical facility under the jurisdiction or for the use of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,such sums as realized are in addition to the amount provided for in ,construction1 ,major ,projects and ,construction1 ,minor ,projects4 #bad4 ,amounts made available under ,medical ,services are available-- 7#a7 for furnishing recreational facilities1 supplies1 and equipment2 and 7#b7 for funeral expenses1 burial expenses1 and other expenses incidental to funerals and burials for beneficiaries receiving care in the ,department4 7including transfer of funds7 #bae4 ,such sums as may be deposited to the ,medical ,care ,collections ,fund pursuant to section #agbi;,a of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be transferred to ,medical ,services1 to remain available until expended for the purposes of that account4 #baf4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may enter into agreements with ,indian tribes and tribal organizations which are party to the ,alaska ,native ,health ,compact with the ,indian ,health ,service1 and ,indian tribes and tribal organizations serving rural ,alaska which have entered into contracts with the ,indian ,health ,service under the ,indian ,self ,determination and ,educational ,assistance ,act1 to provide healthcare1 including behavioral health and dental care4 ,the ,secretary shall require participating veterans and facilities to comply with all appropriate rules and regulations1 as established by the ,secretary4 ,the term rural ,alaska shall mean those lands sited within the external boundaries of the ,alaska ,native regions specified in sections #g7;a77#a7-7d7 and 7#g7-7ab7 of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act1 as amended 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf71 and those lands within the ,alaska ,native regions specified in sections #g7;a77#e7 and #g7;a77#f7 of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act1 as amended 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf71 which are not within the boundaries of the municipality of ,anchorage1 the ,fairbanks ,north ,star ,borough1 the ,kenai ,peninsula ,borough or the ,matanuska ,susitna ,borough4 7including transfer of funds7 #bag4 ,such sums as may be deposited to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,capital ,asset ,fund pursuant to section #haah of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be transferred to the ,construction1 ,major ,projects and ,construction1 ,minor ,projects accounts1 to remain available until expended for the purposes of these accounts4 #bah4 ,none of the funds made available in this title may be used to implement any policy prohibiting the ,directors of the ,veterans ,integrated ,services ,networks from conducting outreach or marketing to enroll new veterans within their respective ,networks4 #bai4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a quarterly report on the financial status of the ,veterans ,health ,administration4 7including transfer of funds7 #bbj4 ,amounts made available under the ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 ,medical ,facilities1 ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 ,general ,administration1 and ,national ,cemetery ,administration accounts for fiscal year #bjae may be transferred to or from the ,information ,technology ,systems account3 ,provided1 ,that before a transfer may take place1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall request from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and an approval is issued4 #bba4 ,of the amounts made available to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjae1 in this or any other ,act1 under the ,medical ,facilities account for nonrecurring maintenance1 not more than #bj percent of the funds made available shall be obligated during the last #b months of that fiscal year3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may waive this requirement after providing written notice to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 7including transfer of funds7 #bbb4 ,of the amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjae for ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 ,medical ,facilities1 ,construction1 ,minor ,projects1 and ,information ,technology ,systems1 up to #bei1bea1bac1 plus reimbursements1 may be transferred to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund1 established by section #agjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #cega7 and may be used for operation of the facilities designated as combined ,federal medical facilities as described by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj73 ,provided1 ,that additional funds may be transferred from accounts designated in this section to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund upon written notification by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 7including transfer of funds7 #bbc4 ,of the amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs which become available on ,october #a1 #bjae1 for ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 and ,medical ,facilities1 up to #bde1cih1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 may be transferred to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund1 established by section #agjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #cega7 and may be used for operation of the facilities designated as combined ,federal medical facilities as described by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj73 ,provided1 ,that additional funds may be transferred from accounts designated in this section to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund upon written notification by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 7including transfer of funds7 #bbd4 ,such sums as may be deposited to the ,medical ,care ,collections ,fund pursuant to section #agbi;,a of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 for healthcare provided at facilities designated as combined ,federal medical facilities as described by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj7 shall also be available3 7#a7 for transfer to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund1 established by section #agjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #cega72 and 7#b7 for operations of the facilities designated as combined ,federal medical facilities as described by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj74 7including transfer of funds7 #bbe4 ,of the amounts available in this title for ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 and ,medical ,facilities1 a minimum of #ae1jjj1jjj shall be transferred to the ,,dod-,,va ,health ,care ,sharing ,incentive ,fund1 as authorized by section #haaa7;d7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 to remain available until expended1 for any purpose authorized by section #haaa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7including rescissions of funds7 #bbf4 7a7 ,of the funds appropriated in title ,,ii of division ,j of ,public ,law #aac-gf1 the following amounts which became available on ,october #a1 #bjad1 are hereby rescinded from the following accounts in the amounts specified3 7#a7 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 ,medical ,services1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 ,medical ,facilities1 #bej1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,in addition to amounts provided elsewhere in this ,act1 an additional amount is appropriated to the following accounts in the amounts specified to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 7#a7 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 ,medical ,services1 #a1djj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 ,medical ,facilities1 #bej1jjj1jjj4 #bbg4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of all bid savings in major construction projects that total at least #e1jjj1jjj1 or #e percent of the programmed amount of the project1 whichever is less3 ,provided1 ,that such notification shall occur within #ad days of a contract identifying the programmed amount3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress #ad days prior to the obligation of such bid savings and shall describe the anticipated use of such savings4 #bbh4 ,the scope of work for a project included in ,construction1 ,major ,projects may not be increased above the scope specified for that project in the original justification data provided to the ,congress as part of the request for appropriations4 #bbi4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a quarterly report that contains the following information from each ,veterans ,benefits ,administration ,regional ,office3 7#a7 the average time to complete a disability compensation claim2 7#b7 the number of claims pending more than #abe days2 7#c7 error rates2 7#d7 the number of claims personnel2 7#e7 any corrective action taken within the quarter to address poor performance2 7#f7 training programs undertaken2 and 7#g7 the number and results of ,quality ,review ,team audits3 ,provided1 ,that each quarterly report shall be submitted no later than #cj days after the end of the respective quarter4 #bcj4 ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a reprogramming request if at any point during fiscal year #bjae1 the funding allocated for a medical care initiative identified in the fiscal year #bjae expenditure plan is adjusted by more than #be1jjj1jjj from the allocation shown in the corresponding congressional budget justification4 ,such a reprogramming request may go forward only if the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress approve the request or if a period of #ad days has elapsed4 #bca4 ,of the funds provided to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjae for ,medical ,services and ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 a maximum of #h1cga1jjj may be obligated from the ,medical ,services account and a maximum of #aad1gjc1jjj may be obligated from the ,medical ,support and ,compliance account for the ,vist,a ,evolution and electronic health record interoperability projects3 ,provided1 ,that funds in addition to these amounts may be obligated for the ,vist,a ,evolution and electronic health record interoperability projects upon written notification by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #bcb4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall provide written notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress #ae days prior to organizational changes which result in the transfer of #be or more full-time equivalents from one organizational unit of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to another4 7including rescission of funds7 #bcc4 7a7 ,there is hereby rescinded an aggregate amount of #da1jjj1jjj from the total budget authority provided for fiscal year #bjae for discretionary accounts of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs in-- 7#a7 this ,act2 or 7#b7 any advance appropriation for fiscal year #bjae in prior appropriation ,acts4 7b7 ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a report specifying the account and amount of each rescission not later than #bj days following enactment of this ,act4 #bcd4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall provide on a quarterly basis to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress notification of any single national outreach and awareness marketing campaign in which obligations exceed #b1jjj1jjj4 #bce4 ,none of the funds in this or any other ,act may be used to close ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7,,va7 hospitals1 domiciliaries1 or clinics1 conduct an environmental assessment1 or to diminish healthcare services at existing ,veterans ,health ,administration medical facilities located in ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,network #bc as part of a planned realignment of ,,va services until the ,secretary provides to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a report including the following elements3 7#a7 a national realignment strategy that includes a detailed description of realignment plans within each ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,network 7,,visn71 including an updated ,long ,range ,capital ,plan to implement realignment requirements2 7#b7 an explanation of the process by which those plans were developed and coordinated within the ,,visn2 7#c7 a cost vs4 benefit analysis of each planned realignment1 including the cost of replacing ,veterans ,health ,administration services with contract care or other outsourced services2 7#d7 an analysis of how any such planned realignment of services will impact access to care for veterans living in rural or highly rural areas1 including travel distances and transportation costs to access a ,,va medical facility and availability of local specialty and primary care2 7#e7 an inventory of ,,va buildings with historic designation and the methodology used to determine the buildings' condition and utilization2 7#f7 a description of how any realignment will be consistent with requirements under the ,national ,historic ,preservation ,act2 and 7#g7 consideration given for reuse of historic buildings within newly identified realignment requirements3 ,provided1 ,that this provision shall not apply to capital projects in ,,visn #bc1 or any other ,,visn1 which have been authorized or approved by ,congress4 #bcf4 ,none of the funds available to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 in this or any other ,act1 may be used to replace the current system by which the ,veterans ,integrated ,service ,networks select and contract for diabetes monitoring supplies and equipment4 #bcg4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act or prior ,acts may be used by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to expand the dialysis pilot program approved by the ,under ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for ,health in ,august #bjaj and by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs in ,september #bjaj or to create any new dialysis capability provided by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs in any facility that is not an initial facility under the pilot program until the later of the following dates3 7#a7 ,september #cj1 #bjae4 7#b7 ,the date on which an independent analysis of the dialysis pilot program has been conducted at each initial facility and has been submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of both ,houses of ,congress4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bch4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 upon determination that such action is necessary to address needs of the ,veterans ,health ,administration1 may transfer to the ,medical ,services account any discretionary appropriations made available for fiscal year #bjae in this title 7except appropriations made to the ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration account7 or any discretionary unobligated balances within the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 including those appropriated for fiscal year #bjae1 that were provided in advance by appropriations ,acts3 ,provided1 ,that transfers shall be made only with the approval of the ,office of ,management and ,budget3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided in this section is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be transferred from amounts that were designated by ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to a concurrent resolution on the budget or the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe3 ,provided further1 ,that such authority to transfer may not be used unless for higher priority items1 based on emergent healthcare requirements1 than those for which originally appropriated and in no case where the item for which funds are requested has been denied by ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that1 upon determination that all or part of the funds transferred from an appropriation are not necessary1 such amounts may be transferred back to that appropriation and shall be available for the same purposes as originally appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that before a transfer may take place1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall request from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and receive approval of that request4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bci4 ,amounts made available for the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjae1 under the ,board of ,veterans ,appeals and the ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration accounts may be transferred between such accounts3 ,provided1 ,that before a transfer may take place1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall request from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to make the transfer and such ,committees issue an approval4 7,rescission of ,funds7 #bdj4 ,of the unobligated balances available within the ,,dod-,,va ,health ,care ,sharing ,incentive ,fund1 #ae1jjj1jjj are hereby rescinded4 #bda4 ,subsection 7b7 of section #ejd of the ,veterans' ,benefits ,improvements ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-bge2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja note7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may carry out the pilot program under this section as follows3 7#a7 ,in fiscal years before fiscal year #bjae1 through not more than #aj regional offices of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#b7 ,in fiscal year #bjae1 through not more than #ab regional offices of the ,department4 7#c7 ,in fiscal year #bjaf1 through not more than #ae regional offices of the ,department4 7#d7 ,in fiscal year #bjag and each fiscal year thereafter1 through such regional offices of the ,department as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 4 #bdb4 ,section #aja7;d77#b77;,b77ii7 of the ,veterans ,access1 ,choice1 and ,accountability ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-adf2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subclause3 7,,iii7 ,other exceptions ,with respect to furnishing care or services under this section in ,alaska1 the ,alaska ,fee ,schedule of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs will be followed1 except for when another payment agreement1 including a contract or provider agreement1 is in place4 ,with respect to care or services furnished under this section in a ,state with an ,all-,payer ,model ,agreement under the ,social ,security ,act that became effective on ,january #a1 #bjad1 the ,medicare payment rates under clause 7i7 shall be calculated based on the payment rates under such agreement4 4 #bdc4 ,section #agaj7;e77#a77;,f7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,january #a1 #aieg1 and inserting ,august #a1 #aiec4 ,advance appropriations for certain accounts of department of veterans affairs #bdd4 7a7 ,in general ,section #aag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking medical care accounts of the ,department each place it appears and inserting covered accounts of the ,department2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking beginning with fiscal year #bjaa12 and 7,b7 by striking discretionary each place it appears2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking medical care accounts of the ,veterans ,health ,administration1 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs account and inserting accounts of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs account2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting ,veterans ,health ,administration1 and after 7#a72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting ,veterans ,health ,administration1 after 7#b72 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting ,veterans ,health ,administration1 after 7#c72 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7,f7 by inserting before paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,e71 the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 ,compensation and ,pensions4 7#b7 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 ,readjustment ,benefits4 7#c7 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 ,veterans ,insurance and ,indemnities4 2 and 7,g7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,medical ,care ,accounts and inserting ,covered ,accounts of the ,department2 and 7#d7 in the section heading1 by striking certain medical care accounts and inserting certain accounts4 7b7 ,applicability ,section #aag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply as follows3 7#a7 ,with respect to an account described in paragraph 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#f7 of subsection 7c7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7a7 of this section1 for each fiscal year beginning with fiscal year #bjaa4 7#b7 ,with respect to an account described in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c7 of such subsection 7c71 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 for each fiscal year beginning with #bjag4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #a of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aag and inserting the following new item3 #aag4 ,advance appropriations for certain accounts4 4 7d7 ,conforming and technical amendments ,section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the first paragraph 7#cg7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#cg7 information on estimates of appropriations for the fiscal year following the fiscal year for which the budget is submitted for the following accounts of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs3 7,a7 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 ,compensation and ,pensions4 7,b7 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 ,readjustment ,benefits4 7,c7 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 ,veterans ,insurance and ,indemnities4 7,d7 ,veterans ,health ,administration1 ,medical ,services4 7,e7 ,veterans ,health ,administration1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance4 7,f7 ,veterans ,health ,administration1 ,medical ,facilities4 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating the second paragraph 7#cg71 as added by section #aa7;a77#b7 of the ,,gpra ,modernization ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-ceb2 #abd ,stat4 #chha71 as paragraph 7#ci74 ,,iii ,related agencies ,american battle monuments commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 of the ,american ,battle ,monuments ,commission1 including the acquisition of land or interest in land in foreign countries2 purchases and repair of uniforms for caretakers of national cemeteries and monuments outside of the ,united ,states and its territories and possessions2 rent of office and garage space in foreign countries2 purchase 7one-for-one replacement basis only7 and hire of passenger motor vehicles2 not to exceed #g1ejj for official reception and representation expenses2 and insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries1 when required by law of such countries1 #gd1ajj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,foreign currency fluctuations account ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 of the ,american ,battle ,monuments ,commission1 such sums as may be necessary1 to remain available until expended1 for purposes authorized by section #baji of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,united states court of appeals for veterans claims ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the operation of the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for ,veterans ,claims as authorized by sections #gbea through #gbih of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ca1chf1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that #b1ejj1jjj shall be available for the purpose of providing financial assistance as described1 and in accordance with the process and reporting procedures set forth1 under this heading in ,public ,law #ajb-bbi4 ,department of defense--,civil ,cemeterial expenses1 ,army ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for maintenance1 operation1 and improvement of ,arlington ,national ,cemetery and ,soldiers' and ,airmen's ,home ,national ,cemetery1 including the purchase or lease of passenger motor vehicles for replacement on a one-for-one basis only1 and not to exceed #a1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 #fe1hjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #c1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,in addition1 such sums as may be necessary for parking maintenance1 repairs and replacement1 to be derived from the ,lease of ,department of ,defense ,real ,property for ,defense ,agencies account4 ,armed forces retirement home ,trust fund ,for expenses necessary for the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home to operate and maintain the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home--,washington1 ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home--,gulfport1 ,mississippi1 to be paid from funds available in the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund1 #fc1djj1jjj1 of which #a1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for construction and renovation of the physical plants at the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home--,washington1 ,district of ,columbia1 and the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home--,gulfport1 ,mississippi4 ,administrative ,provision #cja4 ,funds appropriated in this ,act under the heading ,department of ,defense--,civil1 ,cemeterial ,expenses1 ,army1 may be provided to ,arlington ,county1 ,virginia1 for the relocation of the federally owned water main at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery1 making additional land available for ground burials4 ,,iv ,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,department of ,defense ,military ,construction1 ,defense-,wide ,for an additional amount for ,military ,construction1 ,defense-,wide1 #df1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for a project outside of the ,united ,states3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,european ,reassurance ,initiative ,military ,construction ,for an additional amount for ,military ,construction1 ,army1 ,military ,construction1 ,air ,force1 and ,military ,construction1 ,defense-,wide1 #age1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 for military construction 7including planning and design7 for projects associated with the ,european ,reassurance ,initiative3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this heading may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress3 7#a7 a final spending plan for the ,european ,reassurance ,initiative military construction projects1 and 7#b7 the relevant ,department of ,defense ,form #acia for each project prior to the execution of that project4 ,v ,general provisions #eja4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein4 #ejb4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for any program1 project1 or activity1 when it is made known to the ,federal entity or official to which the funds are made available that the program1 project1 or activity is not in compliance with any ,federal law relating to risk assessment1 the protection of private property rights1 or unfunded mandates4 #ejc4 ,all departments and agencies funded under this ,act are encouraged1 within the limits of the existing statutory authorities and funding1 to expand their use of ,e-,commerce technologies and procedures in the conduct of their business practices and public service activities4 #ejd4 ,unless stated otherwise1 all reports and notifications required by this ,act shall be submitted to the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #eje4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this or any other appropriations ,act4 #ejf4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for a project or program named for an individual serving as a ,member1 ,delegate1 or ,resident ,commissioner of the ,united ,states ,house of ,representatives4 #ejg4 7a7 ,any agency receiving funds made available in this ,act1 shall1 subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 post on the public ,web site of that agency any report required to be submitted by the ,congress in this or any other ,act1 upon the determination by the head of the agency that it shall serve the national interest4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a report if-- 7#a7 the public posting of the report compromises national security2 or 7#b7 the report contains confidential or proprietary information4 7c7 ,the head of the agency posting such report shall do so only after such report has been made available to the requesting ,committee or ,committees of ,congress for no less than #de days4 #ejh4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to maintain or establish a computer network unless such network blocks the viewing1 downloading1 and exchanging of pornography4 7b7 ,nothing in subsection 7a7 shall limit the use of funds necessary for any ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 or local law enforcement agency or any other entity carrying out criminal investigations1 prosecution1 or adjudication activities4 #eji4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used by an agency of the executive branch to pay for first-class travel by an employee of the agency in contravention of sections #cja-aj4abb through #cja-aj4abd of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #eaj4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to execute a contract for goods or services1 including construction services1 where the contractor has not complied with ,executive ,order ,no4 #abihi4 #eaa4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet1 or for an agency's fleet inventory1 except in accordance with ,presidential ,memorandum--,federal ,fleet ,performance1 dated ,may #bd1 #bjaa4 #eab4 7a7 ,in ,general ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense in this ,act may be used to construct1 renovate1 or expand any facility in the ,united ,states1 its territories1 or possessions to house any individual detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 for the purposes of detention or imprisonment in the custody or under the control of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any modification of facilities at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 7c7 ,an individual described in this subsection is any individual who1 as of ,june #bd1 #bjji1 is located at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 and who-- 7#a7 is not a citizen of the ,united ,states or a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is-- 7,a7 in the custody or under the effective control of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 otherwise under detention at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 ,this division may be cited as the ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,j ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,i ,department of ,state and ,related ,agency ,department of state ,administration of foreign affairs ,diplomatic and consular programs ,for necessary expenses of the ,department of ,state and the ,foreign ,service not otherwise provided for1 #f1dfj1fci1jjj1 of which up to #fej1jjj1jjj may remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and of which up to #b1abh1aae1jjj may remain available until expended for ,worldwide ,security ,protection3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this heading shall be allocated in accordance with paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as follows3 7#a7 ,human resources ,for necessary expenses for training1 human resources management1 and salaries1 including employment without regard to civil service and classification laws of persons on a temporary basis 7not to exceed #gjj1jjj71 as authorized by section #hja of the ,united ,states ,information and ,educational ,exchange ,act of #aidh1 #b1bgj1jcf1jjj1 of which up to #cca1hhe1jjj is for ,worldwide ,security ,protection4 7#b7 ,overseas programs ,for necessary expenses for the regional bureaus of the ,department of ,state and overseas activities as authorized by law1 #a1eie1hje1jjj4 7#c7 ,diplomatic policy and support ,for necessary expenses for the functional bureaus of the ,department of ,state1 including representation to certain international organizations in which the ,united ,states participates pursuant to treaties ratified pursuant to the advice and consent of the ,senate or specific ,acts of ,congress1 general administration1 and arms control1 nonproliferation and disarmament activities as authorized1 #ghj1hfj1jjj4 7#d7 ,security programs ,for necessary expenses for security activities1 #a1hac1ich1jjj1 of which up to #a1gif1bcj1jjj is for ,worldwide ,security ,protection4 7#e7 ,fees and payments collected ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available under this heading-- 7,a7 not to exceed #a1hjf1fjj shall be derived from fees collected from other executive agencies for lease or use of facilities located at the ,international ,center in accordance with section #d of the ,international ,center ,act1 and1 in addition1 as authorized by section #e of such ,act1 #ecc1jjj1 to be derived from the reserve authorized by that section1 to be used for the purposes set out in that section2 7,b7 as authorized by section #haj of the ,united ,states ,information and ,educational ,exchange ,act1 not to exceed #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 may be credited to this appropriation from fees or other payments received from ,english teaching1 library1 motion pictures1 and publication programs and from fees from educational advising and counseling and exchange visitor programs2 and 7,c7 not to exceed #ae1jjj1 which shall be derived from reimbursements1 surcharges1 and fees for use of ,blair ,house facilities4 7#f7 ,transfer1 reprogramming1 and other matters 7,a7 ,notwithstanding any provision of this ,act1 funds may be reprogrammed within and between paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 under this heading subject to section #gjae of this ,act4 7,b7 ,of the amount made available under this heading1 not to exceed #aj1jjj1jjj may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds made available by this ,act under the heading ,emergencies in the ,diplomatic and ,consular ,service1 to be available only for emergency evacuations and rewards1 as authorized4 7,c7 ,funds appropriated under this heading are available for acquisition by exchange or purchase of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by law and1 pursuant to #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aajh7;g71 for the field examination of programs and activities in the ,united ,states funded from any account contained in this title4 7,d7 ,of the funds appropriated under this heading1 up to #bc1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for ,conflict ,stabilization ,operations and for related reconstruction and stabilization assistance to prevent or respond to conflict or civil strife in foreign countries or regions1 or to enable transition from such strife3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds previously made available under the heading ,conflict ,stabilization ,operations in title ,i of prior acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs4 7,e7 ,none of the funds appropriated under this heading may be used for the preservation of religious sites unless the ,secretary of ,state determines and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that such sites are historically1 artistically1 or culturally significant1 that the purpose of the project is neither to advance nor to inhibit the free exercise of religion1 and that the project is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 capital investment fund ,for necessary expenses of the ,capital ,investment ,fund1 #ef1djj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 as authorized4 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 #gc1djj1jjj1 notwithstanding section #bji7;a77#a7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7,public ,law #if-dfe71 as it relates to post inspections3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 #aa1jjj1jjj may remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,educational and cultural exchange programs ,for expenses of educational and cultural exchange programs1 as authorized1 #ehi1ijj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which not less than #bcf1dhe1jjj shall be for the ,fulbright ,program3 ,provided1 ,that fees or other payments received from1 or in connection with1 ,english teaching1 educational advising and counseling programs1 and exchange visitor programs as authorized may be credited to this account1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that a portion of the ,fulbright awards from the ,eurasia and ,central ,asia regions shall be designated as ,edmund ,s4 ,muskie ,fellowships1 following consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #de days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations detailing modifications made to existing educational and cultural exchange programs since calendar year #bjac1 including for special academic and special professional and cultural exchanges3 ,provided further1 ,that any further substantive modifications to programs funded by this ,act under this heading shall be subject to prior consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,representation expenses ,for representation expenses as authorized1 #h1jcj1jjj4 ,protection of foreign missions and officials ,for expenses1 not otherwise provided1 to enable the ,secretary of ,state to provide for extraordinary protective services1 as authorized1 #cj1jcf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,embassy security1 construction1 and maintenance ,for necessary expenses for carrying out the ,foreign ,service ,buildings ,act of #aibf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bib-cjc71 preserving1 maintaining1 repairing1 and planning for buildings that are owned or directly leased by the ,department of ,state1 renovating1 in addition to funds otherwise available1 the ,harry ,s ,truman ,building1 and carrying out the ,diplomatic ,security ,construction ,program as authorized1 #hbb1gee1jjj1 to remain available until expended as authorized1 of which not to exceed #be1jjj may be used for domestic and overseas representation expenses as authorized3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be available for acquisition of furniture1 furnishings1 or generators for other departments and agencies4 ,in addition1 for the costs of worldwide security upgrades1 acquisition1 and construction as authorized1 #a1bdj1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #de days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations the proposed allocation of funds made available under this heading and the actual and anticipated proceeds of sales for all projects in fiscal year #bjae4 ,emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service ,for necessary expenses to enable the ,secretary of ,state to meet unforeseen emergencies arising in the ,diplomatic and ,consular ,service1 #g1ijj1jjj1 to remain available until expended as authorized1 of which not to exceed #a1jjj1jjj may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,repatriation ,loans ,program ,account1 subject to the same terms and conditions4 ,repatriation loans program account ,for the cost of direct loans1 #a1cjj1jjj1 as authorized3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds are available to subsidize gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans not to exceed #b1dfi1acf4 payment to the american institute in taiwan ,for necessary expenses to carry out the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h71 #cj1jjj1jjj4 ,payment to the foreign service retirement and disability fund ,for payment to the ,foreign ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,fund1 as authorized1 #aeh1ijj1jjj4 ,international organizations ,contributions to international organizations ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 to meet annual obligations of membership in international multilateral organizations1 pursuant to treaties ratified pursuant to the advice and consent of the ,senate1 conventions or specific ,acts of ,congress1 #a1cii1aea1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall1 at the time of the submission of the ,president's budget to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 transmit to the ,committees on ,appropriations the most recent biennial budget prepared by the ,united ,nations for the operations of the ,united ,nations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations at least #ae days in advance 7or in an emergency1 as far in advance as is practicable7 of any ,united ,nations action to increase funding for any ,united ,nations program without identifying an offsetting decrease elsewhere in the ,united ,nations budget3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than ,may #a1 #bjae1 and #cj days after the end of fiscal year #bjae1 the ,secretary of ,state shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations any credits available to the ,united ,states1 including from the ,united ,nations ,tax ,equalization ,fund1 and provide updated fiscal year #bjae and fiscal year #bjaf assessment costs including offsets from available credits and updated foreign currency exchange rates3 ,provided further1 ,that any such credits shall only be available for ,united ,states assessed contributions to the ,united ,nations and the ,committees on ,appropriations shall be notified when such credits are applied to any assessed contribution1 including any payment of arrearages3 ,provided further1 ,that any notification regarding funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this heading in this ,act or prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs submitted pursuant to section #gjae of this ,act1 section #cd of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjf71 or any operating plan submitted pursuant to section #gjgf of this ,act1 shall include an estimate of all known credits currently available to the ,united ,states and provide updated assessment costs including offsets from available credits and updated foreign currency exchange rates3 ,provided further1 ,that any payment of arrearages under this heading shall be directed to activities that are mutually agreed upon by the ,united ,states and the respective international organization and shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for a ,united ,states contribution to an international organization for the ,united ,states share of interest costs made known to the ,united ,states ,government by such organization for loans incurred on or after ,october #a1 #aihd1 through external borrowings3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall review the budgetary and personnel procedures of the ,united ,nations and affiliated agencies funded under this heading and1 not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations on steps taken at each agency to eliminate unnecessary administrative costs and duplicative activities and ensure that personnel practices are transparent and merit-based4 ,contributions for international peacekeeping activities ,for necessary expenses to pay assessed and other expenses of international peacekeeping activities directed to the maintenance or restoration of international peace and security1 #b1aah1hia1jjj1 of which #ae percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds made available by this ,act shall be obligated or expended for any new or expanded ,united ,nations peacekeeping mission unless1 at least #ae days in advance of voting for such mission in the ,united ,nations ,security ,council 7or in an emergency as far in advance as is practicable71 the ,committees on ,appropriations are notified3 7#a7 of the estimated cost and duration of the mission1 the objectives of the mission1 the national interest that will be served1 and the exit strategy2 7#b7 that the ,united ,nations has in place measures to prevent ,united ,nations employees1 contractor personnel1 and peacekeeping troops serving in the mission from trafficking in persons1 exploiting victims of trafficking1 or committing acts of illegal sexual exploitation or other violations of human rights1 and to bring to justice individuals who engage in such acts while participating in the peacekeeping mission1 including prosecution in their home countries of such individuals in connection with such acts1 and to make information about such cases publicly available in the country where an alleged crime occurs and on the ,united ,nations' ,web site2 and 7#c7 the source of funds that will be used to pay the cost of the new or expanded mission1 and the estimated cost in future fiscal years3 ,provided further1 ,that funds shall be available for peacekeeping expenses unless the ,secretary of ,state determines that ,american manufacturers and suppliers are not being given opportunities to provide equipment1 services1 and material for ,united ,nations peacekeeping activities equal to those being given to foreign manufacturers and suppliers3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall work with the ,united ,nations and foreign governments contributing peacekeeping troops to implement effective vetting procedures to ensure that such troops have not violated human rights3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this heading may be used for any ,united ,nations peacekeeping mission that will involve ,united ,states ,armed ,forces under the command or operational control of a foreign national1 unless the ,president's military advisors have submitted to the ,president a recommendation that such involvement is in the national interest of the ,united ,states and the ,president has submitted to the ,congress such a recommendation3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than ,may #a1 #bjae1 and #cj days after the end of fiscal year #bjae1 the ,secretary of ,state shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations any credits available to the ,united ,states1 including those resulting from ,united ,nations peacekeeping missions or the ,united ,nations ,tax ,equalization ,fund1 and provide updated fiscal year #bjae and fiscal year #bjaf assessment costs including offsets from available credits3 ,provided further1 ,that any such credits shall only be available for ,united ,states assessed contributions to the ,united ,nations1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations shall be notified when such credits are applied to any assessed contribution1 including any payment of arrearages3 ,provided further1 ,that any notification regarding funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this heading in this ,act or prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs submitted pursuant to section #gjae of this ,act1 section #cd of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjf71 or any operating plan submitted pursuant to section #gjgf of this ,act1 shall include an estimate of all known credits currently available to the ,united ,states and provide updated assessment costs including offsets from available credits3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this heading shall be available for ,united ,states assessed contributions up to the amount specified in ,annex ,,iv accompanying ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly ,resolution #fd_/bbj3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds may be made available above the amount authorized in section #djd7;b77#b77;,b7 of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 fiscal years #aiid and #aiie 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhg;e note7 only if the ,secretary of ,state determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that it is important to the national interest of the ,united ,states4 ,international ,commissions ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 to meet obligations of the ,united ,states arising under treaties1 or specific ,acts of ,congress1 as follows3 ,international boundary and water commission1 united states and mexico ,for necessary expenses for the ,united ,states ,section of the ,international ,boundary and ,water ,commission1 ,united ,states and ,mexico1 and to comply with laws applicable to the ,united ,states ,section1 including not to exceed #f1jjj for representation expenses2 as follows3 ,salaries and expenses ,for salaries and expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 #dd1gjg1jjj4 ,construction ,for detailed plan preparation and construction of authorized projects1 #bi1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 as authorized4 ,american sections1 international commissions ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided1 for the ,international ,joint ,commission and the ,international ,boundary ,commission1 ,united ,states and ,canada1 as authorized by treaties between the ,united ,states and ,canada or ,great ,britain1 and the ,border ,environment ,cooperation ,commission as authorized by ,public ,law #ajc-ahb1 #ab1efa1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading for the ,international ,joint ,commission1 up to #ejj1jjj may remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and #i1jjj may be made available for representation expenses4 ,international fisheries commissions ,for necessary expenses for international fisheries commissions1 not otherwise provided for1 as authorized by law1 #cf1fha1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,united ,states share of such expenses may be advanced to the respective commissions pursuant to #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd4 related agency ,broadcasting board of governors ,international broadcasting operations ,for necessary expenses to enable the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors 7,,bbg71 as authorized1 to carry out international communication activities1 and to make and supervise grants for radio and television broadcasting to the ,middle ,east1 #gbf1efg1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes1 up to #dd1jbe1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading may remain available until expended for satellite transmissions and ,internet freedom programs1 of which not less than #ag1ejj1jjj shall be for ,internet freedom programs3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount appropriated under this heading1 not to exceed #ce1jjj may be used for representation expenses1 of which #aj1jjj may be used for representation expenses within the ,united ,states as authorized1 and not to exceed #cj1jjj may be used for representation expenses of ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty3 ,provided further1 ,that the authority provided by section #ejd7;c7 of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-bbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjf note7 shall remain in effect through ,september #cj1 #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,,bbg shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations within #ae days of any determination by the ,board that any of its broadcast entities1 including its grantee organizations1 provides an open platform for international terrorists or those who support international terrorism1 or is in violation of the principles and standards set forth in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #cjc of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjb7 or the entity's journalistic code of ethics3 ,provided further1 ,that significant modifications to ,,bbg broadcast hours previously justified to ,congress1 including changes to transmission platforms 7shortwave1 medium wave1 satellite1 ,internet1 and television71 for all ,,bbg language services shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to funds made available under this heading1 and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 up to #e1jjj1jjj in receipts from advertising and revenue from business ventures1 up to #ejj1jjj in receipts from cooperating international organizations1 and up to #a1jjj1jjj in receipts from privatization efforts of the ,voice of ,america and the ,international ,broadcasting ,bureau1 shall remain available until expended for carrying out authorized purposes4 ,broadcasting capital improvements ,for the purchase1 rent1 construction1 repair1 preservation1 and improvement of facilities for radio1 television1 and digital transmission and reception2 the purchase1 rent1 and installation of necessary equipment for radio1 television1 and digital transmission and reception1 including to ,cuba1 as authorized2 and physical security worldwide1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes1 #d1hjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 as authorized4 ,related programs ,the asia foundation ,for a grant to ,the ,asia ,foundation1 as authorized by ,the ,asia ,foundation ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ddjb71 #ag1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 as authorized4 ,united ,states ,institute of ,peace ,for necessary expenses of the ,united ,states ,institute of ,peace1 as authorized by the ,united ,states ,institute of ,peace ,act1 #ce1cjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 which shall not be used for construction activities4 ,center for ,middle ,eastern-,western ,dialogue ,trust ,fund ,for necessary expenses of the ,center for ,middle ,eastern-,western ,dialogue ,trust ,fund1 as authorized by section #fcc of the ,departments of ,commerce1 ,justice1 and ,state1 the ,judiciary1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgh71 the total amount of the interest and earnings accruing to such ,fund on or before ,september #cj1 #bjae1 to remain available until expended4 ,eisenhower exchange fellowship program ,for necessary expenses of ,eisenhower ,exchange ,fellowships1 ,incorporated1 as authorized by sections #d and #e of the ,eisenhower ,exchange ,fellowship ,act of #aiij 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ebjd-ebje71 all interest and earnings accruing to the ,eisenhower ,exchange ,fellowship ,program ,trust ,fund on or before ,september #cj1 #bjae1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated herein shall be used to pay any salary or other compensation1 or to enter into any contract providing for the payment thereof1 in excess of the rate authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #ecgf2 or for purposes which are not in accordance with ,,omb ,circulars ,a-#aaj 7,uniform ,administrative ,requirements7 and ,a-#abb 7,cost ,principles for ,non-profit ,organizations71 including the restrictions on compensation for personal services4 ,israeli arab scholarship program ,for necessary expenses of the ,israeli ,arab ,scholarship ,program1 as authorized by section #bad of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiib and #aiic 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdeb71 all interest and earnings accruing to the ,israeli ,arab ,scholarship ,fund on or before ,september #cj1 #bjae1 to remain available until expended4 ,east-,west center ,to enable the ,secretary of ,state to provide for carrying out the provisions of the ,center for ,cultural and ,technical ,interchange ,between ,east and ,west ,act of #aifj1 by grant to the ,center for ,cultural and ,technical ,interchange ,between ,east and ,west in the ,state of ,hawaii1 #af1gjj1jjj4 national endowment for democracy ,for grants made by the ,department of ,state to the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy1 as authorized by the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy ,act1 #ace1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #ajj1jjj1jjj shall be allocated in the traditional and customary manner1 including for the core institutes1 and #ce1jjj1jjj shall be for democracy1 human rights1 and rule of law programs4 other commissions commission for the preservation of america's heritage abroad salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,commission for the ,preservation of ,america's ,heritage ,abroad1 #fdd1jjj1 as authorized by section #acjc of ,public ,law #ii-hc3 ,provided1 ,that the ,commission may procure temporary1 intermittent1 and other services notwithstanding paragraph 7#c7 of section #acjc7;g7 of ,public ,law #ii-hc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfi;j73 ,provided further1 ,that such authority shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,commission shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations prior to exercising such authority4 ,united states commission on international religious freedom ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses for the ,united ,states ,commission on ,international ,religious ,freedom established in title ,,ii of the ,international ,religious ,freedom ,act of #aiih 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fdca et seq471 #c1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 including not more than #d1jjj for representation expenses1 subject to authorization4 ,commission on ,security and ,cooperation in ,europe ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,commission on ,security and ,cooperation in ,europe1 as authorized by ,public ,law #id-cjd1 #b1egi1jjj1 including not more than #d1jjj for representation expenses1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,congressional-,executive ,commission on the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,congressional-,executive ,commission on the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 as authorized by title ,,iii of the ,u4,s4-,china ,relations ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fiaa-fiai71 #b1jjj1jjj1 including not more than #c1jjj for representation expenses1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,united ,states-,china ,economic and ,security ,review ,commission salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,united ,states-,china ,economic and ,security ,review ,commission1 as authorized by section #abch of the ,floyd ,d4 ,spence ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gjjb71 #c1ejj1jjj1 including not more than #d1jjj for representation expenses1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that the authorities1 requirements1 limitations1 and conditions contained in the second through sixth provisos under this heading in division ,f of ,public ,law #aaa-aag shall continue in effect during fiscal year #bjae and shall apply to funds appropriated under this heading as if included in this ,act4 ,,ii ,united states agency for international development ,funds appropriated to the president ,operating expenses ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section #ffg of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 #a1jij1hcf1jjj1 of which up to #afc1fbe1jjj may remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated under this heading and under the heading ,capital ,investment ,fund in this title may be made available to finance the construction 7including architect and engineering services71 purchase1 or long-term lease of offices for use by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 unless the ,,usaid ,administrator has identified such proposed use of funds in a report submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations at least #ae days prior to the obligation of funds for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that contracts or agreements entered into with funds appropriated under this heading may entail commitments for the expenditure of such funds through the following fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the authority of sections #faj and #aji of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa may be exercised by the ,secretary of ,state to transfer funds appropriated to carry out chapter #a of part ,i of such ,act to ,operating ,expenses in accordance with the provisions of those sections3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated or made available under this heading1 not to exceed #bej1jjj may be available for representation and entertainment expenses1 of which not to exceed #e1jjj may be available for entertainment expenses1 for ,,usaid during the current fiscal year4 ,capital investment fund ,for necessary expenses for overseas construction and related costs1 and for the procurement and enhancement of information technology and related capital investments1 pursuant to section #ffg of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 #acj1hae1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that this amount is in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for obligation only pursuant to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section #ffg of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 #ed1bhe1jjj1 of which up to #h1adc1jjj may remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 ,,iii bilateral economic assistance funds appropriated to the president ,for necessary expenses to enable the ,president to carry out the provisions of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 and for other purposes1 as follows3 ,global health programs ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of chapters #a and #aj of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 for global health activities1 in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes1 #b1ghc1iej1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and which shall be apportioned directly to the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid73 ,provided1 ,that this amount shall be made available for training1 equipment1 and technical assistance to build the capacity of public health institutions and organizations in developing countries1 and for such activities as3 7#a7 child survival and maternal health programs2 7#b7 immunization and oral rehydration programs2 7#c7 other health1 nutrition1 water and sanitation programs which directly address the needs of mothers and children1 and related education programs2 7#d7 assistance for children displaced or orphaned by causes other than ,,aids2 7#e7 programs for the prevention1 treatment1 control of1 and research on ,,hiv_/,,aids1 tuberculosis1 polio1 malaria1 and other infectious diseases including neglected tropical diseases1 and for assistance to communities severely affected by ,,hiv_/,,aids1 including children infected or affected by ,,aids2 7#f7 disaster preparedness training for health crises2 and 7#g7 family planning_/reproductive health3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this paragraph may be made available for a ,united ,states contribution to the ,,gavi ,alliance3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available in this ,act nor any unobligated balances from prior appropriations ,acts may be made available to any organization or program which1 as determined by the ,president of the ,united ,states1 supports or participates in the management of a program of coercive abortion or involuntary sterilization3 ,provided further1 ,that any determination made under the previous proviso must be made not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and must be accompanied by the evidence and criteria utilized to make the determination3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this ,act may be used to pay for the performance of abortion as a method of family planning or to motivate or coerce any person to practice abortions3 ,provided further1 ,that nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter any existing statutory prohibitions against abortion under section #ajd of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this ,act may be used to lobby for or against abortion3 ,provided further1 ,that in order to reduce reliance on abortion in developing nations1 funds shall be available only to voluntary family planning projects which offer1 either directly or through referral to1 or information about access to1 a broad range of family planning methods and services1 and that any such voluntary family planning project shall meet the following requirements3 7#a7 service providers or referral agents in the project shall not implement or be subject to quotas1 or other numerical targets1 of total number of births1 number of family planning acceptors1 or acceptors of a particular method of family planning 7this provision shall not be construed to include the use of quantitative estimates or indicators for budgeting and planning purposes72 7#b7 the project shall not include payment of incentives1 bribes1 gratuities1 or financial reward to3 7,a7 an individual in exchange for becoming a family planning acceptor2 or 7,b7 program personnel for achieving a numerical target or quota of total number of births1 number of family planning acceptors1 or acceptors of a particular method of family planning2 7#c7 the project shall not deny any right or benefit1 including the right of access to participate in any program of general welfare or the right of access to health care1 as a consequence of any individual's decision not to accept family planning services2 7#d7 the project shall provide family planning acceptors comprehensible information on the health benefits and risks of the method chosen1 including those conditions that might render the use of the method inadvisable and those adverse side effects known to be consequent to the use of the method2 and 7#e7 the project shall ensure that experimental contraceptive drugs and devices and medical procedures are provided only in the context of a scientific study in which participants are advised of potential risks and benefits2 and1 not less than #fj days after the date on which the ,,usaid ,administrator determines that there has been a violation of the requirements contained in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#e7 of this proviso1 or a pattern or practice of violations of the requirements contained in paragraph 7#d7 of this proviso1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations a report containing a description of such violation and the corrective action taken by the ,agency3 ,provided further1 ,that in awarding grants for natural family planning under section #ajd of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa no applicant shall be discriminated against because of such applicant's religious or conscientious commitment to offer only natural family planning2 and1 additionally1 all such applicants shall comply with the requirements of the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this or any other ,act authorizing or appropriating funds for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs1 the term motivate1 as it relates to family planning assistance1 shall not be construed to prohibit the provision1 consistent with local law1 of information or counseling about all pregnancy options3 ,provided further1 ,that information provided about the use of condoms as part of projects or activities that are funded from amounts appropriated by this ,act shall be medically accurate and shall include the public health benefits and failure rates of such use4 ,in addition1 for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa for the prevention1 treatment1 and control of1 and research on1 ,,hiv_/,,aids1 #e1fgj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai1 which shall be apportioned directly to the ,department of ,state3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated under this paragraph may be made available1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 except for the ,united ,states ,leadership ,against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-be71 as amended1 for a ,united ,states contribution to the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,,aids1 ,tuberculosis and ,malaria 7,global ,fund71 and shall be expended at the minimum rate necessary to make timely payment for projects and activities3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount of such contribution should be #a1cej1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #e percent of the aggregate amount of funds made available to the ,global ,fund in fiscal year #bjae may be made available to ,,usaid for technical assistance related to the activities of the ,global ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this paragraph1 up to #ag1jjj1jjj may be made available1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes1 for administrative expenses of the ,office of the ,united ,states ,global ,,aids ,coordinator4 ,development assistance ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of sections #ajc1 #aje1 #ajf1 #bad1 and sections #bea through #bee1 and chapter #aj of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 #b1ejg1jja1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 not less than #bc1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,american ,schools and ,hospitals ,abroad program1 and not less than #aj1ejj1jjj shall be made available for cooperative development programs of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 ,international disaster assistance ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section #dia of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa for international disaster relief1 rehabilitation1 and reconstruction assistance1 #efj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,transition initiatives ,for necessary expenses for international disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction assistance administered by the ,office of ,transition ,initiatives1 ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 pursuant to section #dia of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 #dg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to support transition to democracy and long-term development for countries in crisis3 ,provided1 ,that such support may include assistance to develop1 strengthen1 or preserve democratic institutions and processes1 revitalize basic infrastructure1 and foster the peaceful resolution of conflict3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,,usaid ,administrator shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations at least #e days prior to beginning a new program of assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that if the ,secretary of ,state determines that it is important to the national interest of the ,united ,states to provide transition assistance in excess of the amount appropriated under this heading1 up to #ae1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated by this ,act to carry out the provisions of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa may be used for purposes of this heading and under the authorities applicable to funds appropriated under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available pursuant to the previous proviso shall be made available subject to prior consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,,complex ,,crises ,,fund 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa to support programs and activities to prevent or respond to emerging or unforeseen foreign challenges and complex crises overseas1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading may be made available on such terms and conditions as are appropriate and necessary for the purposes of preventing or responding to such challenges and crises1 except that no funds shall be made available for lethal assistance or to respond to natural disasters3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading may be made available notwithstanding any other provision of law1 except sections #gjjg1 #gjjh1 and #gjah of this ,act and section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading may be used for administrative expenses1 in addition to funds otherwise made available for such purposes1 except that such expenses may not exceed #e percent of the funds appropriated under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations1 except that such notifications shall be transmitted at least #e days prior to the obligation of funds4 development credit authority ,for the cost of direct loans and loan guarantees provided by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 as authorized by sections #bef and #fce of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 up to #dj1jjj1jjj may be derived by transfer from funds appropriated by this ,act to carry out part ,i of such ,act3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided under this paragraph and funds provided as a gift that are used for purposes of this paragraph pursuant to section #fce7;d7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa shall be made available only for micro- and small enterprise programs1 urban programs1 and other programs which further the purposes of part ,i of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such direct and guaranteed loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as amended3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available by this paragraph may be used for the cost of modifying any such guaranteed loans under this ,act or prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs1 and funds used for such costs shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that the provisions of section #ajg;,a7d7 7relating to general provisions applicable to the ,development ,credit ,authority7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 as contained in section #cjf of ,h4,r4 #adhf as reported by the ,house ,committee on ,international ,relations on ,may #i1 #aiig1 shall be applicable to direct loans and loan guarantees provided under this heading1 except that the principal amount of loans made or guaranteed under this heading with respect to any single country shall not exceed #cjj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any portion of which is to be guaranteed1 of up to #a1ejj1jjj1jjj4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses to carry out credit programs administered by ,,usaid1 #h1abj1jjj1 which may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds made available under the heading ,operating ,expenses in title ,,ii of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available under this heading shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag4 ,economic support fund ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 #b1fcb1ebi1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,democracy fund ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa for the promotion of democracy globally1 #acj1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which #ge1ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,human ,rights and ,democracy ,fund of the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor1 ,department of ,state1 and #ee1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,bureau for ,democracy1 ,conflict1 and ,humanitarian ,assistance1 ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 ,department of ,state ,migration and refugee assistance ,for necessary expenses not otherwise provided for1 to enable the ,secretary of ,state to carry out the provisions of section #b7;a7 and 7b7 of the ,migration and ,refugee ,assistance ,act of #aifb1 and other activities to meet refugee and migration needs2 salaries and expenses of personnel and dependents as authorized by the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj2 allowances as authorized by sections #eiba through #eibe of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and services as authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ica1hhf1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which not less than #ce1jjj1jjj shall be made available to respond to small-scale emergency humanitarian requirements1 and #aj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for refugees resettling in ,israel4 united states emergency refugee and migration assistance fund ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section #b7;c7 of the ,migration and ,refugee ,assistance ,act of #aifb1 as amended 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja7;c771 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 independent agencies ,peace corps 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the ,peace ,corps ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beja-bebc71 including the purchase of not to exceed five passenger motor vehicles for administrative purposes for use outside of the ,united ,states1 #cgi1ejj1jjj1 of which #e1aej1jjj is for the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that the ,director of the ,peace ,corps may transfer to the ,foreign ,currency ,fluctuations ,account1 as authorized by #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #beae1 an amount not to exceed #e1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that funds transferred pursuant to the previous proviso may not be derived from amounts made available for ,peace ,corps overseas operations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 not to exceed #ajd1jjj may be available for representation expenses1 of which not to exceed #d1jjj may be made available for entertainment expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that any decision to open1 close1 significantly reduce1 or suspend a domestic or overseas office or country program shall be subject to prior consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations1 except that prior consultation and regular notification procedures may be waived when there is a substantial security risk to volunteers or other ,peace ,corps personnel1 pursuant to section #gjae7;e7 of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be used to pay for abortions3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding the previous proviso1 section #fad of division ,e of ,public ,law #aac-gf shall apply to funds appropriated under this heading4 ,millennium challenge corporation ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the ,millennium ,challenge ,act of #bjjc 7,,mca71 #hii1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 up to #aje1jjj1jjj may be available for administrative expenses of the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation 7the ,corporation73 ,provided further1 ,that up to #e percent of the funds appropriated under this heading may be made available to carry out the purposes of section #faf of the ,,mca for fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that section #fje7;e7 of the ,,mca shall apply to funds appropriated under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading may be made available for a ,millennium ,challenge ,compact entered into pursuant to section #fji of the ,,mca only if such ,compact obligates1 or contains a commitment to obligate subject to the availability of funds and the mutual agreement of the parties to the ,compact to proceed1 the entire amount of the ,united ,states ,government funding anticipated for the duration of the ,compact3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations not later than #ae days prior to commencing negotiations for any country compact or threshold country program2 signing any such compact or threshold program2 or terminating or suspending any such compact or threshold program3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading by this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs that are available to implement section #fji7;g7 of the ,,mca shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that no country should be eligible for a threshold program after such country has completed a country compact3 ,provided further1 ,that any funds that are deobligated from a ,millennium ,challenge ,compact shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations prior to re-obligation3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #fjf7;a77#b7 of the ,,mca1 a country shall be a candidate country for purposes of eligibility for assistance for the fiscal year if the country has a per capita income equal to or below the ,world ,bank's lower middle income country threshold for the fiscal year and is among the #ge lowest per capita income countries as identified by the ,world ,bank2 and the country meets the requirements of section #fjf7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,,mca3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #fjf7;b77#a7 of the ,,mca1 in addition to countries described in the preceding proviso1 a country shall be a candidate country for purposes of eligibility for assistance for the fiscal year if the country has a per capita income equal to or below the ,world ,bank's lower middle income country threshold for the fiscal year and is not among the #ge lowest per capita income countries as identified by the ,world ,bank2 and the country meets the requirements of section #fjf7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,,mca3 ,provided further1 ,that any ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation candidate country under section #fjf of the ,,mca with a per capita income that changes in the fiscal year such that the country would be reclassified from a low income country to a lower middle income country or from a lower middle income country to a low income country shall retain its candidacy status in its former income classification for the fiscal year and the #b subsequent fiscal years3 ,provided further1 ,that publication in the ,federal ,register of a notice of availability of a copy of a ,compact on the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation ,web site shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of section #faj7;b77#b7 of the ,,mca for such ,compact3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by this ,act or prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs shall be available for a threshold program in a country that is not currently a candidate country3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 not to exceed #ajj1jjj may be available for representation and entertainment expenses1 of which not to exceed #e1jjj may be available for entertainment expenses4 ,inter-american foundation ,for necessary expenses to carry out the functions of the ,inter-,american ,foundation in accordance with the provisions of section #dja of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifi1 #bb1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 not to exceed #b1jjj may be available for representation expenses4 ,united ,states ,african development foundation ,for necessary expenses to carry out title ,v of the ,international ,security and ,development ,cooperation ,act of #aihj 7,public ,law #if-ecc71 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which not to exceed #b1jjj may be available for representation expenses3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available to grantees may be invested pending expenditure for project purposes when authorized by the ,board of ,directors of the ,united ,states ,african ,development ,foundation 7,,usadf73 ,provided further1 ,that interest earned shall be used only for the purposes for which the grant was made3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #eje7;a77#b7 of the ,african ,development ,foundation ,act1 in exceptional circumstances the ,board of ,directors of the ,,usadf may waive the #bej1jjj limitation contained in that section with respect to a project and a project may exceed the limitation by up to #aj percent if the increase is due solely to foreign currency fluctuation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,,usadf shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations after each time such waiver authority is exercised3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,,usadf may make rent or lease payments in advance from appropriations available for such purpose for offices1 buildings1 grounds1 and quarters in ,africa as may be necessary to carry out its functions4 department of the treasury international affairs technical assistance ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section #abi of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 #bc1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 which shall be available notwithstanding any other provision of law4 ,,iv ,international security assistance ,department of ,state ,international narcotics control and law enforcement ,for necessary expenses to carry out section #dha of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 #hec1jee1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that the provision of assistance by any other ,united ,states ,government department or agency which is comparable to assistance made available under this heading but which is provided under any other provision of law1 shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of sections #dha7;b7 and #fbb7;c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading for counternarcotics programs should be used to support social1 economic1 and judicial reform programs that address the causes of illicit drug production1 trafficking1 addiction1 and related violent crime and corruption3 ,provided further1 ,that the reporting requirements contained in section #adjd of ,public ,law #aaj-beb shall apply to funds made available by this ,act1 including a description of modifications1 if any1 to the ,palestinian ,authority's security strategy3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department of ,state may use the authority of section #fjh of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 without regard to its restrictions1 to receive excess property from an agency of the ,united ,states ,government for the purpose of providing such property to a foreign country or international organization under chapter #h of part ,i of that ,act1 subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading shall be made available to support training and technical assistance for foreign law enforcement1 corrections1 and other judicial authorities1 utilizing regional partners3 ,provided further1 ,that section #dhb7;b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa shall not apply to funds appropriated under this heading1 except that any funds made available notwithstanding such section shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations on the feasibility and cost of establishing an aviation platform in ,africa to conduct the activities described in ,house ,report #aac-dii4 ,nonproliferation1 anti-terrorism1 demining and related programs ,for necessary expenses for nonproliferation1 anti-terrorism1 demining and related programs and activities1 #ehf1bfj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 to carry out the provisions of chapter #h of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa for anti-terrorism assistance1 chapter #i of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 section #ejd of the ,,freedom ,support ,act1 section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act or the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa for demining activities1 the clearance of unexploded ordnance1 the destruction of small arms1 and related activities1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including activities implemented through nongovernmental and international organizations1 and section #cja of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa for a voluntary contribution to the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency 7,,iaea71 and for a ,united ,states contribution to the ,comprehensive ,nuclear ,test ,ban ,treaty ,preparatory ,commission3 ,provided1 ,that for the clearance of unexploded ordnance1 the ,secretary of ,state should prioritize those areas where such ordnance was caused by the ,united ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading for the ,nonproliferation and ,disarmament ,fund shall be available notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to prior consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations1 to promote bilateral and multilateral activities relating to nonproliferation1 disarmament and weapons destruction1 and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds may also be used for such countries other than the ,independent ,states of the former ,soviet ,union and international organizations when it is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states to do so3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading may be made available for the ,,iaea unless the ,secretary of ,state determines that ,israel is being denied its right to participate in the activities of that ,agency3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available for conventional weapons destruction programs1 including demining and related activities1 in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes1 may be used for administrative expenses related to the operation and management of such programs and activities4 ,peacekeeping operations ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section #eea of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 #add1iic1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading may be used1 notwithstanding section #ffj of such ,act1 to provide assistance to enhance the capacity of foreign civilian security forces1 including gendarmes1 to participate in peacekeeping operations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 not less than #bh1jjj1jjj shall be made available for a ,united ,states contribution to the ,multinational ,force and ,observers mission in the ,sinai3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this ,act should not be used to support any military training or operations that include child soldiers3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be obligated except as provided through the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 funds appropriated to the president international military education and training ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section #eda of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 #ajf1jgd1jjj1 of which up to #d1jjj1jjj may remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and may only be provided through the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that the civilian personnel for whom military education and training may be provided under this heading may include civilians who are not members of a government whose participation would contribute to improved civil-military relations1 civilian control of the military1 or respect for human rights3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 not to exceed #ee1jjj may be available for entertainment expenses4 ,foreign military financing program ,for necessary expenses for grants to enable the ,president to carry out the provisions of section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act1 #e1jad1aji1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that to expedite the provision of assistance to foreign countries and international organizations1 the ,secretary of ,state1 following consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations and subject to the regular notification procedures of such ,committees1 may use the funds appropriated under this heading to procure defense articles and services to enhance the capacity of foreign security forces3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 not less than #c1ajj1jjj1jjj shall be available for grants only for ,israel1 and funds are available for assistance for ,jordan and ,egypt subject to section #gjda of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds appropriated under this heading for assistance for ,israel shall be disbursed within #cj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent that the ,government of ,israel requests that funds be used for such purposes1 grants made available for ,israel under this heading shall1 as agreed by the ,united ,states and ,israel1 be available for advanced weapons systems1 of which not less than #hae1cjj1jjj shall be available for the procurement in ,israel of defense articles and defense services1 including research and development3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading shall be made available to support or continue any program initially funded under the authority of section #abjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #aai ,stat4 #cdef7 7or any successor authority7 unless the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 has justified such program to the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this heading shall be nonrepayable notwithstanding any requirement in section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading shall be obligated upon apportionment in accordance with paragraph 7#e77;,c7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 section #aeja7;a74 ,none of the funds made available under this heading shall be available to finance the procurement of defense articles1 defense services1 or design and construction services that are not sold by the ,united ,states ,government under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act unless the foreign country proposing to make such procurement has first signed an agreement with the ,united ,states ,government specifying the conditions under which such procurement may be financed with such funds3 ,provided1 ,that all country and funding level increases in allocations shall be submitted through the regular notification procedures of section #gjae of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading may be used1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for demining1 the clearance of unexploded ordnance1 and related activities1 and may include activities implemented through nongovernmental and international organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that only those countries for which assistance was justified for the ,foreign ,military ,sales ,financing ,program in the fiscal year #aihi congressional presentation for security assistance programs may utilize funds made available under this heading for procurement of defense articles1 defense services or design and construction services that are not sold by the ,united ,states ,government under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under this heading shall be expended at the minimum rate necessary to make timely payment for defense articles and services3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #fc1ide1jjj of the funds appropriated under this heading may be obligated for necessary expenses1 including the purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only for use outside of the ,united ,states1 for the general costs of administering military assistance and sales1 except that this limitation may be exceeded only through the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading for general costs of administering military assistance and sales1 not to exceed #d1jjj may be available for entertainment expenses and not to exceed #acj1jjj may be available for representation expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #ijd1jjj1jjj of funds realized pursuant to section #ba7;e77#a77;,a7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act may be obligated for expenses incurred by the ,department of ,defense during fiscal year #bjae pursuant to section #dc7;b7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act1 except that this limitation may be exceeded only through the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,v ,multilateral assistance ,funds appropriated to the president ,international organizations and programs ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section #cja of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 and of section #b of the ,united ,nations ,environment ,program ,participation ,act of #aigc1 #cdd1agj1jjj1 of which up to #aj1jjj1jjj may be made available for the ,intergovernmental ,panel on ,climate ,change_/,united ,nations ,framework ,convention on ,climate ,change3 ,provided1 ,that section #cjg7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa shall not apply to contributions to the ,united ,nations ,democracy ,fund4 ,international financial institutions ,global environment facility ,for payment to the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development as trustee for the ,global ,environment ,facility by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 #acf1efc1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,contribution to the international development association ,for payment to the ,international ,development ,association by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 #a1bhg1hjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,contribution ,,to ,,the ,,international ,,bank ,,for ,,reconstruction ,,and ,,development ,for payment to the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development by the ,secretary of the ,treasury for the ,united ,states share of the paid-in portion of the increases in capital stock1 #ahf1ieg1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,limitation ,,on ,,callable ,,capital ,s,u,b,s,c,r,i,p,t,i,o,ns ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development may subscribe without fiscal year limitation to the callable capital portion of the ,united ,states share of increases in capital stock in an amount not to exceed #b1ibh1iij1hii4 ,contribution to the clean technology fund ,for payment to the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development as trustee for the ,clean ,technology ,fund by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 #ahd1fcj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,contribution to the strategic climate fund ,for payment to the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development as trustee for the ,strategic ,climate ,fund by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 #di1ijj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,contribution to the inter-american development bank ,for payment to the ,inter-,american ,development ,bank by the ,secretary of the ,treasury for the ,united ,states share of the paid-in portion of the increase in capital stock1 #ajb1jbj1ddh1 to remain available until expended4 ,,limitation ,,on ,,callable ,,capital ,,subscriptions ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,inter-,american ,development ,bank may subscribe without fiscal year limitation to the callable capital portion of the ,united ,states share of such capital stock in an amount not to exceed #d1jih1gid1hcc4 ,,contribution ,,to ,,the ,,enterprise ,,for ,,the ,,americas ,,multilateral ,,investment ,,fund ,for payment to the ,enterprise for the ,americas ,multilateral ,investment ,fund by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 #c1cgh1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such payment shall be subject to prior consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,contribution to the asian development bank ,for payment to the ,asian ,development ,bank by the ,secretary of the ,treasury for the ,united ,states share of the paid-in portion of increase in capital stock1 #ajf1ehf1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,limitation on callable capital subscriptions ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,asian ,development ,bank may subscribe without fiscal year limitation to the callable capital portion of the ,united ,states share of such capital stock in an amount not to exceed #b1eeh1jdh1gfi4 ,contribution to the asian development fund ,for payment to the ,asian ,development ,bank's ,asian ,development ,fund by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 #ajd1igg1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,contribution to the african development bank ,for payment to the ,african ,development ,bank by the ,secretary of the ,treasury for the ,united ,states share of the paid-in portion of the increase in capital stock1 #cb1dah1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,limitation ,,on ,,callable ,,capital ,,subscriptions ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,african ,development ,bank may subscribe without fiscal year limitation to the callable capital portion of the ,united ,states share of such capital stock in an amount not to exceed #ejg1hfj1hjh4 ,contribution to the african development fund ,for payment to the ,african ,development ,fund by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 #age1ffh1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,contribution to the international fund for agricultural development ,for payment to the ,international ,fund for ,agricultural ,development by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 #cj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,vi ,export and ,investment ,assistance ,export-,import bank of the united states ,inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #e1gej1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,program account ,the ,export-,import ,bank 7the ,bank7 of the ,united ,states is authorized to make such expenditures within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to such corporation1 and in accordance with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations1 as provided by section #ajd of the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act1 as may be necessary in carrying out the program for the current fiscal year for such corporation3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds available during the current fiscal year may be used to make expenditures1 contracts1 or commitments for the export of nuclear equipment1 fuel1 or technology to any country1 other than a nuclear-weapon state as defined in ,article ,,ix of the ,treaty on the ,non-,proliferation of ,nuclear ,weapons eligible to receive economic or military assistance under this ,act1 that has detonated a nuclear explosive after the date of the enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #bj percent of the aggregate loan1 guarantee1 and insurance authority available to the ,bank under this ,act should be used to finance exports directly by small business concerns 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act73 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #aj percent of the aggregate loan1 guarantee1 and insurance authority available to the ,bank under this ,act should be used for renewable energy technologies or energy efficiency technologies3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #a7;c7 of ,public ,law #ajc-dbh1 as amended1 sections #a7;a7 and 7b7 of ,public ,law #ajc-dbh shall remain in effect through ,october #a1 #bjae4 administrative expenses ,for administrative expenses to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan and insurance programs1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles and services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 and not to exceed #cj1jjj for official reception and representation expenses for members of the ,board of ,directors1 not to exceed #ajf1bej1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,export-,import ,bank 7the ,bank7 may accept1 and use1 payment or services provided by transaction participants for legal1 financial1 or technical services in connection with any transaction for which an application for a loan1 guarantee or insurance commitment has been made3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding subsection 7b7 of section #aag of the ,export ,enhancement ,act of #aiib1 subsection 7a7 thereof shall remain in effect until ,september #cj1 #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,bank shall charge fees for necessary expenses 7including special services performed on a contract or fee basis1 but not including other personal services7 in connection with the collection of moneys owed the ,bank1 repossession or sale of pledged collateral or other assets acquired by the ,bank in satisfaction of moneys owed the ,bank1 or the investigation or appraisal of any property1 or the evaluation of the legal1 financial1 or technical aspects of any transaction for which an application for a loan1 guarantee or insurance commitment has been made1 or systems infrastructure directly supporting transactions3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to other funds appropriated for administrative expenses1 such fees shall be credited to this account for such purposes1 to remain available until expended4 ,receipts collected ,receipts collected pursuant to the ,export-,import ,bank ,act of #aide1 as amended1 and the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij1 as amended1 in an amount not to exceed the amount appropriated herein1 shall be credited as offsetting collections to this account3 ,provided1 ,that the sums herein appropriated from the ,general ,fund shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis by such offsetting collections so as to result in a final fiscal year appropriation from the ,general ,fund estimated at #j3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts collected in fiscal year #bjae in excess of obligations1 up to #aj1jjj1jjj1 shall become available on ,september #a1 #bjae1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah4 ,overseas private investment corporation ,noncredit account ,the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation is authorized to make1 without regard to fiscal year limitations1 as provided by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #iajd1 such expenditures and commitments within the limits of funds available to it and in accordance with law as may be necessary3 ,provided1 ,that the amount available for administrative expenses to carry out the credit and insurance programs 7including an amount for official reception and representation expenses which shall not exceed #ce1jjj7 shall not exceed #fb1ghg1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that project-specific transaction costs1 including direct and indirect costs incurred in claims settlements1 and other direct costs associated with services provided to specific investors or potential investors pursuant to section #bcd of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 shall not be considered administrative expenses for the purposes of this heading4 ,program account ,for the cost of direct and guaranteed loans1 #be1jjj1jjj1 as authorized by section #bcd of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 to be derived by transfer from the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation ,noncredit ,account3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that such sums shall be available for direct loan obligations and loan guaranty commitments incurred or made during fiscal years #bjae1 #bjaf1 and #bjag3 ,provided further1 ,that funds so obligated in fiscal year #bjae remain available for disbursement through #bjbc2 funds obligated in fiscal year #bjaf remain available for disbursement through #bjbd2 and funds obligated in fiscal year #bjag remain available for disbursement through #bjbe3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation is authorized to undertake any program authorized by title ,,iv of chapter #b of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa in ,iraq3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available pursuant to the authority of the previous proviso shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,in addition1 such sums as may be necessary for administrative expenses to carry out the credit program may be derived from amounts available for administrative expenses to carry out the credit and insurance programs in the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation ,noncredit ,account and merged with said account4 ,trade and development agency ,for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section #ffa of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 #fj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 up to #b1ejj1jjj may be made available to provide comprehensive procurement advice to foreign governments to support local procurements funded by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 and the ,department of ,state3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 not more than #d1jjj may be available for representation and entertainment expenses4 ,,vii ,general ,provisions ,,allowances ,,and ,,differentials #gjja4 ,funds appropriated under title ,i of this ,act shall be available1 except as otherwise provided1 for allowances and differentials as authorized by subchapter #ei of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 for services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 and for hire of passenger transportation pursuant to #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdc7;b74 ,,unobligated ,,balances ,,report #gjjb4 ,any department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government to which funds are appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act shall provide to the ,committees on ,appropriations a quarterly accounting of cumulative unobligated balances and obligated1 but unexpended1 balances by program1 project1 and activity1 and ,treasury ,account ,fund ,symbol of all funds received by such department or agency in fiscal year #bjae or any previous fiscal year1 disaggregated by fiscal year3 ,provided1 ,that the report required by this section should specify by account the amount of funds obligated pursuant to bilateral agreements which have not been further sub-obligated4 ,,consulting ,,services #gjjc4 ,the expenditure of any appropriation under title ,i of this ,act for any consulting service through procurement contract1 pursuant to #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 shall be limited to those contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection1 except where otherwise provided under existing law1 or under existing ,executive ,order issued pursuant to existing law4 diplomatic facilities #gjjd4 7a7 ,of funds provided under title ,i of this ,act1 except as provided in subsection 7b71 a project to construct a diplomatic facility of the ,united ,states may not include office space or other accommodations for an employee of a ,federal agency or department if the ,secretary of ,state determines that such department or agency has not provided to the ,department of ,state the full amount of funding required by subsection 7e7 of section #fjd of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7as enacted into law by section #ajjj7;a77#g7 of ,public ,law #ajf-aac and contained in appendix ,g of that ,act2 #aac ,stat4 #aeja;,a-#dec71 as amended by section #fbi of the ,departments of ,commerce1 ,justice1 and ,state1 the ,judiciary1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje4 7b7 ,notwithstanding the prohibition in subsection 7a71 a project to construct a diplomatic facility of the ,united ,states may include office space or other accommodations for members of the ,united ,states ,marine ,corps4 7c7 ,for the purposes of calculating the fiscal year #bjae costs of providing new ,united ,states diplomatic facilities in accordance with section #fjd7;e7 of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe note71 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall determine the annual program level and agency shares in a manner that is proportional to the ,department of ,state's contribution for this purpose4 7d7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs1 which may be made available for the acquisition of property or award of construction contracts for overseas diplomatic facilities during fiscal year #bjae1 shall be subject to prior consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that notifications pursuant to this subsection shall include the information enumerated under the heading ,embassy ,security1 ,construction1 and ,maintenance in ,house ,report #aac-dii4 7e7 7#a7 ,none of the funds appropriated under the heading ,embassy ,security1 ,construction1 and ,maintenance in this ,act and in prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs1 made available through ,federal agency ,capital ,security ,cost ,sharing contributions and reimbursements1 or generated from the proceeds of real property sales1 other than from real property sales located in ,london1 ,united ,kingdom1 may be made available for site acquisition and mitigation1 planning1 design1 or construction of the ,new ,london ,embassy3 ,provided1 ,that the reporting requirement contained in section #gjjd7;f77#b7 of division ,i of ,public ,law #aab-gd shall remain in effect during fiscal year #bjae4 7#b7 ,funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs under the heading ,embassy ,security1 ,construction1 and ,maintenance may be obligated for the relocation of the ,united ,states ,embassy to the ,holy ,see only if the ,secretary of ,state reports in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations that such relocation continues to be consistent with the conditions of section #gjjd7;e77#b7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf4 7f7 7#a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,embassy ,security1 ,construction1 and ,maintenance may be made available to address security vulnerabilities at expeditionary1 interim1 and temporary facilities abroad1 including physical security upgrades and local guard staffing1 except that the amount of funds made available for such purposes from this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs shall be a minimum of #be1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the uses of such funds should be the responsibility of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security and ,foreign ,missions1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,bureau of ,overseas ,buildings ,operations3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds shall be subject to prior consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7#b7 ,not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of all expeditionary1 interim1 and temporary diplomatic facilities and the number of personnel and security costs for each such facility3 ,provided1 ,that the report required by this paragraph may be submitted in classified form if necessary4 7#c7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the opening1 closure1 or any significant modification to an expeditionary1 interim1 or temporary diplomatic facility shall be subject to prior consultation with the appropriate congressional committees and the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations1 except that such consultation and notification may be waived if there is a security risk to personnel4 7g7 ,funds appropriated under the heading ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs1 including for ,worldwide ,security ,protection1 and under the heading ,embassy ,security1 ,construction1 and ,maintenance in titles ,i and ,,viii of this ,act may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated by such titles under such headings if the ,secretary of ,state determines and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that to do so is necessary to implement the recommendations of the ,benghazi ,accountability ,review ,board1 or to prevent or respond to security situations and requirements1 following consultation with1 and subject to the regular notification procedures of1 such ,committees3 ,provided1 ,that such transfer authority is in addition to any transfer authority otherwise available under any other provision of law4 ,personnel actions #gjje4 ,any costs incurred by a department or agency funded under title ,i of this ,act resulting from personnel actions taken in response to funding reductions included in this ,act shall be absorbed within the total budgetary resources available under title ,i to such department or agency3 ,provided1 ,that the authority to transfer funds between appropriations accounts as may be necessary to carry out this section is provided in addition to authorities included elsewhere in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that use of funds to carry out this section shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #gjae of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 ,,local ,,guard ,,contracts #gjjf4 ,in evaluating proposals for local guard contracts1 the ,secretary of ,state shall award contracts in accordance with section #acf of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiij and #aiia 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfd71 except that the ,secretary may grant authorization to award such contracts on the basis of best value as determined by a cost-technical tradeoff analysis 7as described in ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation part #ae4aja71 notwithstanding subsection 7c77#c7 of such section1 for high risk1 high threat posts3 ,provided1 ,that the authority in this section shall apply to any options for renewal that may be exercised under such contracts that are awarded during the current fiscal year4 prohibition against direct funding for certain countries #gjjg4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available pursuant to titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act shall be obligated or expended to finance directly any assistance or reparations for the governments of ,cuba1 ,north ,korea1 ,iran1 or ,syria3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section1 the prohibition on obligations or expenditures shall include direct loans1 credits1 insurance and guarantees of the ,export-,import ,bank or its agents4 coups d'tat #gjjh4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available pursuant to titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act shall be obligated or expended to finance directly any assistance to the government of any country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by military coup d'tat or decree or1 after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a coup d'tat or decree in which the military plays a decisive role3 ,provided1 ,that assistance may be resumed to such government if the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that subsequent to the termination of assistance a democratically elected government has taken office3 ,provided further1 ,that the provisions of this section shall not apply to assistance to promote democratic elections or public participation in democratic processes3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available pursuant to the previous provisos shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,transfer authority #gjji4 7a7 ,department of state and broadcasting board of governors 7#a7 ,not to exceed #e percent of any appropriation made available for the current fiscal year for the ,department of ,state under title ,i of this ,act may be transferred between1 and merged with1 such appropriations1 but no such appropriation1 except as otherwise specifically provided1 shall be increased by more than #aj percent by any such transfers1 and no such transfer may be made to increase the appropriation under the heading ,representation ,expenses4 7#b7 ,not to exceed #e percent of any appropriation made available for the current fiscal year for the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors under title ,i of this ,act may be transferred between1 and merged with1 such appropriations1 but no such appropriation1 except as otherwise specifically provided1 shall be increased by more than #aj percent by any such transfers4 7#c7 ,any transfer pursuant to this section shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #gjae7;a7 and 7b7 of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section4 7b7 ,export financing transfer authorities ,not to exceed #e percent of any appropriation other than for administrative expenses made available for fiscal year #bjae1 for programs under title ,,vi of this ,act may be transferred between such appropriations for use for any of the purposes1 programs1 and activities for which the funds in such receiving account may be used1 but no such appropriation1 except as otherwise specifically provided1 shall be increased by more than #be percent by any such transfer3 ,provided1 ,that the exercise of such authority shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7c7 ,limitation on transfers between agencies 7#a7 ,none of the funds made available under titles ,,ii through ,v of this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this ,act or any other appropriations ,act4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 in addition to transfers made by1 or authorized elsewhere in1 this ,act1 funds appropriated by this ,act to carry out the purposes of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa may be allocated or transferred to agencies of the ,united ,states ,government pursuant to the provisions of sections #aji1 #faj1 and #fcb of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa4 7#c7 ,any agreement entered into by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 or the ,department of ,state with any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government pursuant to section #fcb7;b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa valued in excess of #a1jjj1jjj and any agreement made pursuant to section #fcb7;a7 of such ,act1 with funds appropriated by this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs under the headings ,global ,health ,programs1 ,development ,assistance1 and ,economic ,support ,fund shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that the requirement in the previous sentence shall not apply to agreements entered into between ,,usaid and the ,department of ,state4 7d7 ,transfers ,between ,accounts ,none of the funds made available under titles ,,ii through ,v of this ,act may be obligated under an appropriation account to which such funds were not appropriated1 except for transfers specifically provided for in this ,act1 unless the ,president1 not less than #e days prior to the exercise of any authority contained in the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa to transfer funds1 consults with and provides a written policy justification to the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7e7 ,audit of ,inter-agency ,transfers ,any agreement for the transfer or allocation of funds appropriated by this ,act1 or prior ,acts1 entered into between the ,department of ,state or ,,usaid and another agency of the ,united ,states ,government under the authority of section #fcb7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa or any comparable provision of law1 shall expressly provide that the ,inspector ,general 7,,ig7 for the agency receiving the transfer or allocation of such funds1 or other entity with audit responsibility if the receiving agency does not have an ,,ig1 shall perform periodic program and financial audits of the use of such funds3 ,provided1 ,that such audits shall be transmitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that funds transferred under such authority may be made available for the cost of such audits4 security assistance report #gjaj4 ,not later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations a report on funds obligated and expended during fiscal year #bjad under the headings ,international ,military ,education and ,training1 ,peacekeeping ,operations1 and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program4 ,availability of funds #gjaa4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation after the expiration of the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided in this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that funds appropriated for the purposes of chapters #a and #h of part ,i1 section #ffa1 chapters #d1 #e1 #f1 #h1 and #i of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act1 and funds provided under the heading ,development ,credit ,authority shall remain available for an additional #d years from the date on which the availability of such funds would otherwise have expired1 if such funds are initially obligated before the expiration of their respective periods of availability contained in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 any funds made available for the purposes of chapter #a of part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa which are allocated or obligated for cash disbursements in order to address balance of payments or economic policy reform objectives1 shall remain available for an additional #d years from the date on which the availability of such funds would otherwise have expired1 if such funds are initially allocated or obligated before the expiration of their respective periods of availability contained in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall provide a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations at the beginning of each fiscal year1 detailing by account and source year1 the use of this authority during the previous fiscal year4 ,,limitation ,,on ,,assistance ,,to ,,countries ,,in ,,default #gjab4 ,no part of any appropriation provided under titles ,,iii through ,,vi in this ,act shall be used to furnish assistance to the government of any country which is in default during a period in excess of #a calendar year in payment to the ,united ,states of principal or interest on any loan made to the government of such country by the ,united ,states pursuant to a program for which funds are appropriated under this ,act unless the ,president determines1 following consultations with the ,committees on ,appropriations1 that assistance for such country is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 prohibition on taxation of united states assistance #gjac4 7a7 prohibition on taxation ,none of the funds appropriated under titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act may be made available to provide assistance for a foreign country under a new bilateral agreement governing the terms and conditions under which such assistance is to be provided unless such agreement includes a provision stating that assistance provided by the ,united ,states shall be exempt from taxation1 or reimbursed1 by the foreign government1 and the ,secretary of ,state shall expeditiously seek to negotiate amendments to existing bilateral agreements1 as necessary1 to conform with this requirement4 7b7 reimbursement of foreign taxes ,an amount equivalent to #bjj percent of the total taxes assessed during fiscal year #bjae on funds appropriated by this ,act by a foreign government or entity against ,united ,states assistance programs for which funds are appropriated by this ,act1 either directly or through grantees1 contractors1 and subcontractors shall be withheld from obligation from funds appropriated for assistance for fiscal year #bjaf and allocated for the central government of such country and for the ,west ,bank and ,gaza program to the extent that the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 that such taxes have not been reimbursed to the ,government of the ,united ,states4 7c7 de minimis exception ,foreign taxes of a de minimis nature shall not be subject to the provisions of subsection 7b74 7d7 reprogramming of funds ,funds withheld from obligation for each country or entity pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall be reprogrammed for assistance for countries which do not assess taxes on ,united ,states assistance or which have an effective arrangement that is providing substantial reimbursement of such taxes1 and that can reasonably accommodate such assistance in a programmatically responsible manner4 7e7 determinations 7#a7 ,the provisions of this section shall not apply to any country or entity the ,secretary of ,state reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations-- 7,a7 does not assess taxes on ,united ,states assistance or which has an effective arrangement that is providing substantial reimbursement of such taxes2 or 7,b7 the foreign policy interests of the ,united ,states outweigh the purpose of this section to ensure that ,united ,states assistance is not subject to taxation4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations at least #ae days prior to exercising the authority of this subsection with regard to any country or entity4 7f7 implementation ,the ,secretary of ,state shall issue rules1 regulations1 or policy guidance1 as appropriate1 to implement the prohibition against the taxation of assistance contained in this section4 7g7 definitions ,as used in this section-- 7#a7 the term #8#8bilateral agreement'' refers to a framework bilateral agreement between the ,government of the ,united ,states and the government of the country receiving assistance that describes the privileges and immunities applicable to ,united ,states foreign assistance for such country generally1 or an individual agreement between the ,government of the ,united ,states and such government that describes1 among other things1 the treatment for tax purposes that will be accorded the ,united ,states assistance provided under that agreement2 7#b7 the term taxes and taxation shall include value added taxes and customs duties but shall not include individual income taxes assessed to local staff4 7h7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies1 shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 not later than #ij days after the enactment of this ,act1 detailing steps taken by such departments or agencies to comply with the requirements of this section4 reservations of funds #gjad4 7a7 ,funds appropriated under titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act which are specifically designated may be reprogrammed for other programs within the same account notwithstanding the designation if compliance with the designation is made impossible by operation of any provision of this or any other ,act3 ,provided1 ,that any such reprogramming shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that assistance that is reprogrammed pursuant to this subsection shall be made available under the same terms and conditions as originally provided4 7b7 ,in addition to the authority contained in subsection 7a71 the original period of availability of funds appropriated by this ,act and administered by the ,department of ,state or the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 that are specifically designated for particular programs or activities by this or any other ,act may be extended for an additional fiscal year if the ,secretary of ,state or the ,,usaid ,administrator1 as appropriate1 determines and reports promptly to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the termination of assistance to a country or a significant change in circumstances makes it unlikely that such designated funds can be obligated during the original period of availability3 ,provided1 ,that such designated funds that continue to be available for an additional fiscal year shall be obligated only for the purpose of such designation4 7c7 ,ceilings and specifically designated funding levels contained in this ,act shall not be applicable to funds or authorities appropriated or otherwise made available by any subsequent ,act unless such ,act specifically so directs3 ,provided1 ,that specifically designated funding levels or minimum funding requirements contained in any other ,act shall not be applicable to funds appropriated by this ,act4 ,notification requirements #gjae4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in titles ,i and ,,ii of this ,act1 or in prior appropriations ,acts to the agencies and departments funded by this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjae1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states derived by the collection of fees or of currency reflows or other offsetting collections1 or made available by transfer1 to the agencies and departments funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that-- 7#a7 creates new programs2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel by any means for any project or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted2 7#d7 relocates an office or employees2 7#e7 closes or opens a mission or post2 7#f7 creates1 closes1 reorganizes1 or renames bureaus1 centers1 or offices2 7#g7 reorganizes programs or activities2 or 7#h7 contracts out or privatizes any functions or activities presently performed by ,federal employees2 unless the ,committees on ,appropriations are notified #ae days in advance of such reprogramming of funds3 ,provided1 ,that unless previously justified to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 the requirements of this subsection shall apply to all obligations of funds appropriated under titles ,i and ,,ii of this ,act for paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#e71 and 7#f7 of this subsection4 7b7 ,none of the funds provided under titles ,i and ,,ii of this ,act1 or provided under previous appropriations ,acts to the agency or department funded under titles ,i and ,,ii of this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjae1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states derived by the collection of fees available to the agency or department funded under title ,i of this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure for activities1 programs1 or projects through a reprogramming of funds in excess of #a1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less1 that-- 7#a7 augments existing programs1 projects1 or activities2 7#b7 reduces by #aj percent funding for any existing program1 project1 or activity1 or numbers of personnel by #aj percent as approved by ,congress2 or 7#c7 results from any general savings1 including savings from a reduction in personnel1 which would result in a change in existing programs1 activities1 or projects as approved by ,congress2 unless the ,committees on ,appropriations are notified #ae days in advance of such reprogramming of funds4 7c7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act under the headings ,global ,health ,programs1 ,development ,assistance1 ,international ,organizations and ,programs1 ,trade and ,development ,agency1 ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 ,economic ,support ,fund1 ,democracy ,fund1 ,peacekeeping ,operations1 ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining and ,related ,programs1 ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program1 ,international ,military ,education and ,training1 ,conflict ,stabilization ,operations1 and ,peace ,corps1 shall be available for obligation for activities1 programs1 projects1 type of materiel assistance1 countries1 or other operations not justified or in excess of the amount justified to the ,committees on ,appropriations for obligation under any of these specific headings unless the ,committees on ,appropriations are notified #ae days in advance3 ,provided1 ,that the ,president shall not enter into any commitment of funds appropriated for the purposes of section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act for the provision of major defense equipment1 other than conventional ammunition1 or other major defense items defined to be aircraft1 ships1 missiles1 or combat vehicles1 not previously justified to ,congress or #bj percent in excess of the quantities justified to ,congress unless the ,committees on ,appropriations are notified #ae days in advance of such commitment3 ,provided further1 ,that requirements of this subsection or any similar provision of this or any other ,act shall not apply to any reprogramming for an activity1 program1 or project for which funds are appropriated under titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act of less than #aj percent of the amount previously justified to the ,congress for obligation for such activity1 program1 or project for the current fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that any notification submitted pursuant to subsection 7f7 of this section shall include information 7if known on the date of transmittal of such notification7 on the use of notwithstanding authority3 ,provided further1 ,that if subsequent to the notification of assistance it becomes necessary to rely on notwithstanding authority1 the ,committees on ,appropriations should be informed at the earliest opportunity and to the extent practicable4 7d7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 with the exception of funds transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated under title ,i of this ,act1 funds transferred by the ,department of ,defense to the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development for assistance for foreign countries and international organizations1 and funds made available for programs authorized by section #abjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc7 7or any successor authority71 shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7e7 ,the requirements of this section or any similar provision of this ,act or any other ,act1 including any prior ,act requiring notification in accordance with the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations1 may be waived if failure to do so would pose a substantial risk to human health or welfare3 ,provided1 ,that in case of any such waiver1 notification to the ,committees on ,appropriations shall be provided as early as practicable1 but in no event later than #c days after taking the action to which such notification requirement was applicable1 in the context of the circumstances necessitating such waiver3 ,provided further1 ,that any notification provided pursuant to such a waiver shall contain an explanation of the emergency circumstances4 7f7 ,none of the funds appropriated under titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act shall be obligated or expended for assistance for ,afghanistan1 ,bahrain1 ,bolivia1 ,burma1 ,cambodia1 ,cuba1 ,ecuador1 ,egypt1 ,ethiopia1 ,guatemala1 ,haiti1 ,honduras1 ,iran1 ,iraq1 ,lebanon1 ,libya1 ,pakistan1 the ,russian ,federation1 ,serbia1 ,somalia1 ,south ,sudan1 ,sri ,lanka1 ,sudan1 ,syria1 ,uzbekistan1 ,venezuela1 ,yemen1 and ,zimbabwe except as provided through the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,,notification ,,on ,,excess ,,defense ,,equipment #gjaf4 ,prior to providing excess ,department of ,defense articles in accordance with section #eaf7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 the ,department of ,defense shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations to the same extent and under the same conditions as other committees pursuant to subsection 7f7 of that section3 ,provided1 ,that before issuing a letter of offer to sell excess defense articles under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act1 the ,department of ,defense shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations in accordance with the regular notification procedures of such ,committees if such defense articles are significant military equipment 7as defined in section #dg7i7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act7 or are valued 7in terms of original acquisition cost7 at #g1jjj1jjj or more1 or if notification is required elsewhere in this ,act for the use of appropriated funds for specific countries that would receive such excess defense articles3 ,provided further1 ,that such ,committees shall also be informed of the original acquisition cost of such defense articles4 ,limitation on availability of funds for international organizations and programs #gjag4 ,subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations1 funds appropriated under titles ,i and ,,iii through ,v of this ,act1 which are returned or not made available for organizations and programs because of the implementation of section #cjg7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa or section #gjdh7;a7 of this ,act1 shall remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that the requirement to withhold funds for programs in ,burma under section #cjg7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa shall not apply to funds appropriated by this ,act4 ,prohibition on funding for abortions and involuntary sterilization #gjah4 ,none of the funds made available to carry out part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 as amended1 may be used to pay for the performance of abortions as a method of family planning or to motivate or coerce any person to practice abortions4 ,none of the funds made available to carry out part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 as amended1 may be used to pay for the performance of involuntary sterilization as a method of family planning or to coerce or provide any financial incentive to any person to undergo sterilizations4 ,none of the funds made available to carry out part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 as amended1 may be used to pay for any biomedical research which relates in whole or in part1 to methods of1 or the performance of1 abortions or involuntary sterilization as a means of family planning4 ,none of the funds made available to carry out part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 as amended1 may be obligated or expended for any country or organization if the ,president certifies that the use of these funds by any such country or organization would violate any of the above provisions related to abortions and involuntary sterilizations4 allocations #gjai4 7a7 ,funds provided by this ,act shall be made available for programs and countries in the amounts specifically designated in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7b7 ,for the purposes of implementing this section and only with respect to the amounts for programs and countries specifically designated in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act71 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors1 as appropriate1 may propose deviations to the amounts referenced in subsection 7a71 subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 representation and entertainment expenses #gjbj4 7a7 ,each ,federal department1 agency1 or entity funded in titles ,i or ,,ii of this ,act1 and the ,department of the ,treasury and independent agencies funded in titles ,,iii or ,,vi of this ,act1 shall take steps to ensure that domestic and overseas representation and entertainment expenses further official agency business and ,united ,states foreign policy interests and are-- 7#a7 primarily for fostering relations outside of the ,executive ,branch2 7#b7 principally for meals and events of a protocol nature2 7#c7 not for employee-only events2 and 7#d7 do not include activities that are substantially of a recreational character4 7b7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act under the headings ,international ,military ,education and ,training or ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program for ,informational ,program activities or under the headings ,global ,health ,programs1 ,development ,assistance1 and ,economic ,support ,fund may be obligated or expended to pay for-- 7#a7 alcoholic beverages2 or 7#b7 entertainment expenses for activities that are substantially of a recreational character1 including but not limited to entrance fees at sporting events1 theatrical and musical productions1 and amusement parks4 prohibition on assistance to governments supporting international terrorism #gjba4 7a7 ,lethal ,military ,equipment ,exports 7#a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act may be available to any foreign government which provides lethal military equipment to a country the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined supports international terrorism for purposes of section #f7;j7 of the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi as continued in effect pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the prohibition under this section with respect to a foreign government shall terminate #ab months after that government ceases to provide such military equipment3 ,provided further1 ,that this section applies with respect to lethal military equipment provided under a contract entered into after ,october #a1 #aiig4 7#b7 ,assistance restricted by paragraph 7#a7 or any other similar provision of law1 may be furnished if the ,president determines that to do so is important to the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,whenever the ,president makes a determination pursuant to paragraph 7#b71 the ,president shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations a report with respect to the furnishing of such assistance1 including a detailed explanation of the assistance to be provided1 the estimated dollar amount of such assistance1 and an explanation of how the assistance furthers ,united ,states national interests4 7b7 ,bilateral ,assistance 7#a7 ,funds appropriated for bilateral assistance in titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act and funds appropriated under any such title in prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs1 shall not be made available to any foreign government which the ,president determines-- 7,a7 grants sanctuary from prosecution to any individual or group which has committed an act of international terrorism2 7,b7 otherwise supports international terrorism2 or 7,c7 is controlled by an organization designated as a terrorist organization under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act4 7#b7 ,the ,president may waive the application of paragraph 7#a7 to a government if the ,president determines that national security or humanitarian reasons justify such waiver3 ,provided1 ,that the ,president shall publish each such waiver in the ,federal ,register and1 at least #ae days before the waiver takes effect1 shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the waiver 7including the justification for the waiver7 in accordance with the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,,authorization ,,requirements #gjbb4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act1 except funds appropriated under the heading ,trade and ,development ,agency1 may be obligated and expended notwithstanding section #aj of ,public ,law #ia-fgb1 section #ae of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief1 section #cac of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiid and #aiie 7,public ,law #ajc-bcf71 and section #ejd7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjid7;a77#a774 definition of program1 project1 and activity #gjbc4 ,for the purpose of titles ,,ii through ,,vi of this ,act program1 project1 and activity shall be defined at the appropriations ,act account level and shall include all appropriations and authorizations ,acts funding directives1 ceilings1 and limitations with the exception that for the following accounts3 ,economic ,support ,fund and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program1 program1 project1 and activity shall also be considered to include country1 regional1 and central program level funding within each such account2 and for the development assistance accounts of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 program1 project1 and activity shall also be considered to include central1 country1 regional1 and program level funding1 either as-- 7#a7 justified to the ,congress2 or 7#b7 allocated by the ,executive ,branch in accordance with a report1 to be provided to the ,committees on ,appropriations within #cj days of the enactment of this ,act1 as required by section #fec7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa4 ,,authorities ,,for ,,the ,,peace ,,corps1 ,,inter-,,american ,,foundation ,,and ,,united ,,states ,,african ,,development ,,foundation #gjbd4 ,unless expressly provided to the contrary1 provisions of this or any other ,act1 including provisions contained in prior ,acts authorizing or making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs1 shall not be construed to prohibit activities authorized by or conducted under the ,peace ,corps ,act1 the ,inter-,american ,foundation ,act or the ,african ,development ,foundation ,act3 ,provided1 ,that prior to conducting activities in a country for which assistance is prohibited1 the agency shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations and report to such ,committees within #ae days of taking such action4 commerce1 trade and surplus commodities #gjbe4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or made available pursuant to titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act for direct assistance and none of the funds otherwise made available to the ,export-,import ,bank and the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation shall be obligated or expended to finance any loan1 any assistance or any other financial commitments for establishing or expanding production of any commodity for export by any country other than the ,united ,states1 if the commodity is likely to be in surplus on world markets at the time the resulting productive capacity is expected to become operative and if the assistance will cause substantial injury to ,united ,states producers of the same1 similar1 or competing commodity3 ,provided1 ,that such prohibition shall not apply to the ,export-,import ,bank if in the judgment of its ,board of ,directors the benefits to industry and employment in the ,united ,states are likely to outweigh the injury to ,united ,states producers of the same1 similar1 or competing commodity1 and the ,chairman of the ,board so notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that this subsection shall not prohibit-- 7#a7 activities in a country that is eligible for assistance from the ,international ,development ,association1 is not eligible for assistance from the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development1 and does not export on a consistent basis the agricultural commodity with respect to which assistance is furnished2 or 7#b7 activities in a country the ,president determines is recovering from widespread conflict1 a humanitarian crisis1 or a complex emergency4 7b7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this or any other ,act to carry out chapter #a of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa shall be available for any testing or breeding feasibility study1 variety improvement or introduction1 consultancy1 publication1 conference1 or training in connection with the growth or production in a foreign country of an agricultural commodity for export which would compete with a similar commodity grown or produced in the ,united ,states3 ,provided1 ,that this subsection shall not prohibit-- 7#a7 activities designed to increase food security in developing countries where such activities will not have a significant impact on the export of agricultural commodities of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 research activities intended primarily to benefit ,american producers2 7#c7 activities in a country that is eligible for assistance from the ,international ,development ,association1 is not eligible for assistance from the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development1 and does not export on a consistent basis the agricultural commodity with respect to which assistance is furnished2 or 7#d7 activities in a country the ,president determines is recovering from widespread conflict1 a humanitarian crisis1 or a complex emergency4 7c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states executive directors of the international financial institutions1 as defined in section #gjbi7;h7 of this ,act1 to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to oppose any assistance by such institutions1 using funds appropriated or made available by this ,act1 for the production or extraction of any commodity or mineral for export1 if it is in surplus on world markets and if the assistance will cause substantial injury to ,united ,states producers of the same1 similar1 or competing commodity4 separate accounts #gjbf4 7a7 ,separate ,accounts for ,local ,currencies 7#a7 ,if assistance is furnished to the government of a foreign country under chapters #a and #aj of part ,i or chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa under agreements which result in the generation of local currencies of that country1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 shall-- 7,a7 require that local currencies be deposited in a separate account established by that government2 7,b7 enter into an agreement with that government which sets forth-- 7i7 the amount of the local currencies to be generated2 and 7ii7 the terms and conditions under which the currencies so deposited may be utilized1 consistent with this section2 and 7,c7 establish by agreement with that government the responsibilities of ,,usaid and that government to monitor and account for deposits into and disbursements from the separate account4 7#b7 ,uses of local currencies ,as may be agreed upon with the foreign government1 local currencies deposited in a separate account pursuant to subsection 7a71 or an equivalent amount of local currencies1 shall be used only-- 7,a7 to carry out chapter #a or #aj of part ,i or chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7as the case may be71 for such purposes as-- 7i7 project and sector assistance activities2 or 7ii7 debt and deficit financing2 or 7,b7 for the administrative requirements of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#c7 ,programming accountability ,,usaid shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the equivalent of the local currencies disbursed pursuant to subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 from the separate account established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 are used for the purposes agreed upon pursuant to subsection 7a77#b74 7#d7 ,termination of assistance programs ,upon termination of assistance to a country under chapter #a or #aj of part ,i or chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7as the case may be71 any unencumbered balances of funds which remain in a separate account established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be disposed of for such purposes as may be agreed to by the government of that country and the ,united ,states ,government4 7#e7 ,reporting requirement ,the ,,usaid ,administrator shall report on an annual basis as part of the justification documents submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations on the use of local currencies for the administrative requirements of the ,united ,states ,government as authorized in subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 and such report shall include the amount of local currency 7and ,united ,states dollar equivalent7 used or to be used for such purpose in each applicable country4 7b7 ,separate ,accounts for ,cash ,transfers 7#a7 ,in general ,if assistance is made available to the government of a foreign country1 under chapter #a or #aj of part ,i or chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 as cash transfer assistance or as nonproject sector assistance1 that country shall be required to maintain such funds in a separate account and not commingle them with any other funds4 7#b7 ,applicability of other provisions of law ,such funds may be obligated and expended notwithstanding provisions of law which are inconsistent with the nature of this assistance including provisions which are referenced in the ,joint ,explanatory ,statement of the ,committee of ,conference accompanying ,house ,joint ,resolution #fdh 7,house ,report ,no4 #ih-aaei74 7#c7 ,notification ,at least #ae days prior to obligating any such cash transfer or nonproject sector assistance1 the ,president shall submit a notification through the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations1 which shall include a detailed description of how the funds proposed to be made available will be used1 with a discussion of the ,united ,states interests that will be served by the assistance 7including1 as appropriate1 a description of the economic policy reforms that will be promoted by such assistance74 7#d7 ,exemption ,nonproject sector assistance funds may be exempt from the requirements of subsection 7b77#a7 only through the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 eligibility for assistance #gjbg4 7a7 ,assistance ,through ,nongovernmental ,organizations ,restrictions contained in this or any other ,act with respect to assistance for a country shall not be construed to restrict assistance in support of programs of nongovernmental organizations from funds appropriated by this ,act to carry out the provisions of chapters #a1 #aj1 #aa1 and #ab of part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa3 ,provided1 ,that before using the authority of this subsection to furnish assistance in support of programs of nongovernmental organizations1 the ,president shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations pursuant to the regular notification procedures1 including a description of the program to be assisted1 the assistance to be provided1 and the reasons for furnishing such assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that nothing in this subsection shall be construed to alter any existing statutory prohibitions against abortion or involuntary sterilizations contained in this or any other ,act4 7b7 ,public ,law #dhj ,during fiscal year #bjae1 restrictions contained in this or any other ,act with respect to assistance for a country shall not be construed to restrict assistance under the ,food for ,peace ,act 7,public ,law #hc-dhj73 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated to carry out title ,i of such ,act and made available pursuant to this subsection may be obligated or expended except as provided through the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7c7 ,exception ,this section shall not apply-- 7#a7 with respect to section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa or any comparable provision of law prohibiting assistance to countries that support international terrorism2 or 7#b7 with respect to section #aaf of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa or any comparable provision of law prohibiting assistance to the government of a country that violates internationally recognized human rights4 local competition #gjbh4 7a7 ,requirements for exceptions to competition for local entities ,funds appropriated by this ,act that are made available to the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 may only be made available for limited competitions through local entities if-- 7#a7 prior to the determination to limit competition to local entities1 ,,usaid has-- 7,a7 assessed the level of local capacity to effectively implement1 manage1 and account for programs included in such competition2 and 7,b7 documented the written results of the assessment and decisions made2 and 7#b7 prior to making an award after limiting competition to local entities-- 7,a7 each successful local entity has been determined to be responsible in accordance with ,,usaid guidelines2 and 7,b7 effective monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to ensure that award funding is used for its intended purposes2 and 7#c7 no level of acceptable fraud is assumed4 7b7 ,in addition to the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator of ,,usaid shall report1 on a semi-annual basis1 to the appropriate congressional committees on all awards subject to limited or no competition for local entities3 ,provided1 ,that such report should be posted on the ,,usaid ,web site3 ,provided further1 ,that the requirements of this subsection shall only apply to awards in excess of #c1jjj1jjj and sole source awards to local entities in excess of #b1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,section #gjgg of division ,i of ,public ,law #aab-gd shall continue in effect during fiscal year #bjae1 as amended by division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf4 ,international financial institutions #gjbi4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states executive director of each international financial institution to seek to require that such institution adopts and implements a publicly available policy1 including the strategic use of peer reviews and external experts1 to conduct independent1 in-depth evaluations of the effectiveness of at least #be percent of all loans1 grants1 programs1 and significant analytical non-lending activities in advancing the institution's goals of reducing poverty and promoting equitable economic growth1 consistent with relevant safeguards1 to ensure that decisions to support such loans1 grants1 programs1 and activities are based on accurate data and objective analysis3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations on steps taken by the ,united ,states executive directors and the international financial institutions consistent with this paragraph4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director of the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development and the ,international ,development ,association to vote against any loan1 grant1 policy1 or strategy if such institution has adopted and is implementing any social or environmental safeguard relevant to such loan1 grant1 policy1 or strategy that provides less protection than ,world ,bank safeguards in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjad4 7c7 ,none of the funds appropriated under title ,v of this ,act may be made as payment to any international financial institution while the ,united ,states executive director to such institution is compensated by the institution at a rate which1 together with whatever compensation such executive director receives from the ,united ,states1 is in excess of the rate provided for an individual occupying a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or while any alternate ,united ,states executive director to such institution is compensated by the institution at a rate in excess of the rate provided for an individual occupying a position at level ,v of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecaf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states executive director of each international financial institution to seek to require that such institution conducts rigorous human rights due diligence and human rights risk management1 as appropriate1 in connection with any loan1 grant1 policy1 or strategy of such institution3 ,provided1 ,that prior to voting on any such loan1 grant1 policy1 or strategy the executive director shall consult with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor1 ,department of ,state1 if the executive director has reason to believe that such loan1 grant1 policy1 or strategy could result in forced displacement or other violation of human rights4 7e7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states executive director of each international financial institution to promote in loan1 grant1 and other financing agreements improvements in borrowing countries' financial management and judicial capacity to investigate1 prosecute1 and punish fraud and corruption4 7f7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states executive director of each international financial institution to seek to require that such institution collects1 verifies1 and publishes1 to the maximum extent practicable1 beneficial ownership information 7excluding proprietary information7 for any corporation or limited liability company1 other than a publicly listed company1 that receives funds appropriated by this ,act that are provided as payment to such institution3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations on steps taken by the ,united ,states executive directors and the international financial institutions consistent with this paragraph4 7g7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury should support efforts by the ,inter-,american ,development ,bank 7,,idb7 to promote economic cooperation and integration within the ,caribbean region1 consistent with the ,,idb's charter and ,united ,states policy4 7h7 ,for the purposes of this ,act international financial institutions shall mean the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development1 the ,international ,development ,association1 the ,international ,finance ,corporation1 the ,inter-,american ,development ,bank1 the ,international ,monetary ,fund1 the ,asian ,development ,bank1 the ,asian ,development ,fund1 the ,inter-,american ,investment ,corporation1 the ,north ,american ,development ,bank1 the ,european ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development1 the ,african ,development ,bank1 the ,african ,development ,fund1 and the ,multilateral ,investment ,guarantee ,agency4 debt-for-development #gjcj4 ,in order to enhance the continued participation of nongovernmental organizations in debt-for-development and debt-for-nature exchanges1 a nongovernmental organization which is a grantee or contractor of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development may place in interest bearing accounts local currencies which accrue to that organization as a result of economic assistance provided under title ,,iii of this ,act and1 subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations1 any interest earned on such investment shall be used for the purpose for which the assistance was provided to that organization4 ,,financial ,,management ,,and ,,budget ,,transparency #gjca4 7a7 ,limitation on direct government-to-,government assistance 7#a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for direct government-to-government assistance only if-- 7,a7 each implementing agency or ministry to receive assistance has been assessed and is considered to have the systems required to manage such assistance and any identified vulnerabilities or weaknesses of such agency or ministry have been addressed2 and 7i7 the recipient agency or ministry employs and utilizes staff with the necessary technical1 financial1 and management capabilities2 7ii7 the recipient agency or ministry has adopted competitive procurement policies and systems2 7iii7 effective monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to ensure that such assistance is used for its intended purposes2 7iv7 no level of acceptable fraud is assumed2 and 7v7 the government of the recipient country is taking steps to publicly disclose on an annual basis its national budget1 to include income and expenditures2 7,b7 the recipient government is in compliance with the principles set forth in section #gjac of this ,act2 7,c7 the recipient agency or ministry is not headed or controlled by an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act2 7,d7 the ,government of the ,united ,states and the government of the recipient country have agreed1 in writing1 on clear and achievable objectives for the use of such assistance1 which should be made available on a cost-reimbursable basis2 and 7,e7 the recipient government is taking steps to protect the rights of civil society1 including freedoms of expression1 association1 and assembly4 7#b7 ,in addition to the requirements in subsection 7a71 no funds may be made available for direct government-to-government assistance without prior consultation with1 and notification of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that such notification shall contain an explanation of how the proposed activity meets the requirements of paragraph 7#a73 ,provided further1 ,that the requirements of this paragraph shall only apply to direct government-to-government assistance in excess of #aj1jjj1jjj and all funds available for cash transfer1 budget support1 and cash payments to individuals4 7#c7 ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 or the ,secretary of ,state1 as appropriate1 shall suspend any direct government-to-government assistance if the ,administrator or the ,secretary has credible information of material misuse of such assistance1 unless the ,administrator or the ,secretary reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that it is in the national interest of the ,united ,states to continue such assistance1 including a justification1 or that such misuse has been appropriately addressed4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 concurrent with the fiscal year #bjaf congressional budget justification materials1 amounts planned for assistance described in subsection 7a7 by country1 proposed funding amount1 source of funds1 and type of assistance4 7#e7 ,not later than #ij days after the enactment of this ,act and #f months thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjae1 the ,,usaid ,administrator shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations a report that-- 7,a7 details all assistance described in subsection 7a7 provided during the previous #f-month period by country1 funding amount1 source of funds1 and type of such assistance2 and 7,b7 the type of procurement instrument or mechanism utilized and whether the assistance was provided on a reimbursable basis4 7#f7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used for any foreign country for debt service payments owed by any country to any international financial institution3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this subsection1 the term international financial institution has the meaning given the term in section #gjbi7;h7 of this ,act4 7b7 ,national ,budget and ,contract ,transparency 7#a7 ,minimum ,requirements of ,fiscal ,transparency ,the ,secretary of ,state shall continue to update and strengthen the minimum requirements of fiscal transparency for each government receiving assistance appropriated by this ,act1 as identified in the report required by section #gjca7;b7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf4 7#b7 ,definition ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 minimum requirements of fiscal transparency are requirements consistent with those in subsection 7a77#a71 and the public disclosure of national budget documentation 7to include receipts and expenditures by ministry7 and government contracts and licenses for natural resource extraction 7to include bidding and concession allocation practices74 7#c7 ,determination and report ,for each government identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state1 not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 shall make or update any determination of significant progress or no significant progress in meeting the minimum requirements of fiscal transparency1 and make such determinations publicly available in an annual ,fiscal ,transparency ,report to be posted on the ,department of ,state's ,web site3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall identify the significant progress made by each such government to publicly disclose national budget documentation1 contracts1 and licenses which are additional to such information disclosed in previous fiscal years1 and include specific recommendations of short- and long-term steps such government should take to improve fiscal transparency3 ,provided further1 ,that the annual report shall include a detailed description of how funds appropriated by this ,act are being used to improve fiscal transparency1 and identify benchmarks for measuring progress4 7#d7 ,assistance ,funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act shall be made available for programs and activities to assist governments identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to improve budget transparency and to support civil society organizations in such countries that promote budget transparency3 ,provided1 ,that such sums shall be in addition to funds otherwise made available for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that a description of the uses of such funds shall be included in the annual ,fiscal ,transparency ,report required by paragraph 7#c74 7c7 ,anti-,kleptocracy and ,human ,rights 7#a7 7,a7 ,officials of foreign governments and their immediate family members about whom the ,secretary of ,state has credible information have been involved in significant corruption1 including corruption related to the extraction of natural resources1 or a gross violation of human rights shall be ineligible for entry into the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary may also publicly or privately designate or identify officials of foreign governments and their immediate family members about whom the ,secretary has such credible information without regard to whether the individual has applied for a visa4 7#b7 ,individuals shall not be ineligible if entry into the ,united ,states would further important ,united ,states law enforcement objectives or is necessary to permit the ,united ,states to fulfill its obligations under the ,united ,nations ,headquarters ,agreement3 ,provided1 ,that nothing in paragraph 7#a7 shall be construed to derogate from ,united ,states ,government obligations under applicable international agreements4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary may waive the application of paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the waiver would serve a compelling national interest or that the circumstances which caused the individual to be ineligible have changed sufficiently4 7#d7 ,not later than #f months after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report1 including a classified annex if necessary1 to the ,committees on ,appropriations and the ,committees on the ,judiciary describing the information related to corruption or violation of human rights concerning each of the individuals found ineligible in the previous #ab months pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7 as well as the individuals who the ,secretary designated or identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b71 or who would be ineligible but for the application of paragraph 7#b71 a list of any waivers provided under paragraph 7#c71 and the justification for each waiver4 7#e7 ,any unclassified portion of the report required under paragraph 7#d7 shall be posted on the ,department of ,state's ,web site4 7#f7 ,for purposes of paragraphs 7#a77;,b71 7#d71 and 7#e71 the records of the ,department of ,state and of diplomatic and consular offices of the ,united ,states pertaining to the issuance or refusal of visas or permits to enter the ,united ,states shall not be considered confidential4 7d7 ,foreign assistance web site ,funds appropriated by this ,act under titles ,i and ,,ii1 and funds made available for any independent agency in title ,,iii1 as appropriate1 shall be made available to support the provision of additional information on ,united ,states ,government foreign assistance on the ,department of ,state's foreign assistance ,web site3 ,provided1 ,that all ,federal agencies funded under this ,act shall provide such information on foreign assistance1 upon request1 to the ,department of ,state4 ,democracy ,programs #gjcb4 7a7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act1 not less than #b1bfd1ihf1jjj should be made available for democracy programs1 as defined in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,funds made available by this ,act for democracy programs may be made available notwithstanding any other provision of law1 and with regard to the ,national ,endowment for ,democracy 7,,ned71 any regulation4 7c7 ,for purposes of funds appropriated by this ,act1 the term democracy programs means programs that support good governance1 credible and competitive elections1 freedom of expression1 association1 assembly1 and religion1 human rights1 labor rights1 independent media1 and the rule of law1 and that otherwise strengthen the capacity of democratic political parties1 governments1 nongovernmental organizations and institutions1 and citizens to support the development of democratic states1 and institutions that are responsive and accountable to citizens4 7d7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act that are made available for governance programs should be made available to support institutions and individuals that demonstrate a commitment to democracy4 7e7 ,with respect to the provision of assistance for democracy1 human rights1 and governance activities in this ,act1 the organizations implementing such assistance1 the specific nature of that assistance1 and the participants in such programs shall not be subject to the prior approval by the government of any foreign country3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 not later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act1 detailing steps taken by the ,department of ,state and ,,usaid to comply with the requirements of this subsection4 7f7 ,any funds made available by this ,act for a business and human rights program in the ,people's ,republic of ,china shall be made available on a cost-matching basis from sources other than the ,united ,states ,government4 7g7 ,the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor1 ,department of ,state 7,,drl7 and the ,bureau for ,democracy1 ,conflict and ,humanitarian ,assistance1 ,,usaid1 shall regularly communicate their planned programs to the ,,ned4 7h7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,democracy ,fund that are made available to ,,drl shall be made available to maintain a database of prisons and gulags in ,north ,korea1 in accordance with section #gjcb7;i7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf4 7i7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act that are made available for democracy programs shall be made available to support freedom of religion1 including in the ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa4 7j7 ,funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act shall be made available for democracy programs in countries in the ,western ,hemisphere above the total amount requested in the ,congressional ,budget ,justification1 ,foreign ,operations1 ,fiscal ,year #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that the ,department of ,state and ,,usaid1 as appropriate1 shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations prior to the obligation of such funds4 7k7 ,funds made available by this ,act for the ,near ,east ,regional ,democracy program shall be the responsibility of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,near ,eastern ,affairs1 ,department of ,state1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,,drl3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be made available for the activities described in section #abdc of ,public ,law #aab-bci1 following consultation with the appropriate congressional committees4 multi-year pledges #gjcc4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be used to make any pledge for future year funding for any multilateral or bilateral program funded in titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act unless such pledge was-- 7#a7 previously justified1 including the projected future year costs1 in a congressional budget justification2 7#b7 included in an ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs or previously authorized by an ,act of ,congress2 7#c7 notified in accordance with the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations1 including the projected future year costs2 or 7#d7 the subject of prior consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations and such consultation was conducted at least #g days in advance of the pledge4 special provisions #gjcd4 7a7 ,victims of war1 displaced children1 and displaced burmese ,funds appropriated in titles ,,iii and ,,vi of this ,act that are made available for victims of war1 displaced children1 displaced ,burmese1 and to combat trafficking in persons and assist victims of such trafficking1 may be made available notwithstanding any other provision of law4 7b7 ,reconstituting civilian police authority ,in providing assistance with funds appropriated by this ,act under section #ffj7;b77#f7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 support for a nation emerging from instability may be deemed to mean support for regional1 district1 municipal1 or other sub-national entity emerging from instability1 as well as a nation emerging from instability4 7c7 ,world food program ,funds managed by the ,bureau for ,democracy1 ,conflict1 and ,humanitarian ,assistance1 ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 from this or any other ,act1 may be made available as a general contribution to the ,world ,food ,program1 notwithstanding any other provision of law4 7d7 ,disarmament1 demobilization and reintegration ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 regulation or ,executive order1 funds appropriated under titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs under the headings ,economic ,support ,fund1 ,peacekeeping ,operations1 ,international ,disaster ,assistance1 ,complex ,crises ,fund 1 and ,transition ,initiatives may be made available to support programs to disarm1 demobilize1 and reintegrate into civilian society former members of foreign terrorist organizations3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations prior to the obligation of funds pursuant to this subsection3 ,provided further1 ,that for the purposes of this subsection the term foreign terrorist organization means an organization designated as a terrorist organization under section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act4 7e7 ,directives and authorities 7#a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund shall be made available to carry out the ,program for ,research and ,training on ,eastern ,europe and the ,independent ,states of the ,former ,soviet ,union as authorized by the ,soviet-,eastern ,european ,research and ,training ,act of #aihc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #deja-dejh74 7#b7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund may be made available as a contribution to establish and maintain memorial sites of genocide1 subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7#c7 ,of the amounts made available by this ,act under the heading ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs in title ,i1 up to #ejj1jjj may be made available for grants pursuant to section #ejd of ,public ,law #ie-dbf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef;d71 including to facilitate collaboration with indigenous communities4 7f7 ,partner ,vetting ,funds appropriated by this ,act or in titles ,i through ,,iv of prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs shall be used by the ,secretary of ,state and the ,,usaid ,administrator1 as appropriate1 to support the continued implementation of the ,partner ,vetting ,system 7,,pvs7 pilot program3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state and the ,,usaid ,administrator shall jointly submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 not later than #cj days after completion of the pilot program1 on the estimated timeline and criteria for evaluating the ,,pvs pilot program for possible expansion3 ,provided further1 ,that such report shall include the requirements in ,senate ,report #aac-aie and ,house ,report #aac-dii3 ,provided further1 ,that such report may be delivered in classified form1 if necessary4 7g7 ,contingencies ,during fiscal year #bjae1 the ,president may use up to #ajj1jjj1jjj under the authority of section #dea of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 notwithstanding any other provision of law4 7h7 ,international child abductions ,the ,secretary of ,state should withhold funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act for assistance for the central government of any country that is not taking appropriate steps to comply with the ,convention on the ,civil ,aspects of ,international ,child ,abductions1 done at the ,hague on ,october #be1 #aihj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations within #ae days of withholding funds under this subsection4 7i7 ,reports ,repealed ,section #cjd7;f7 of ,public ,law #ajg-agc2 section #bajd of ,public ,law #aji-ac2 and subsection #adje7;c7 of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-beb71 are hereby repealed4 7j7 ,transfers for ,extraordinary ,protection ,the ,secretary of ,state may transfer to1 and merge with1 funds under the heading ,protection of ,foreign ,missions and ,officials unobligated balances of expired funds appropriated under the heading ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs for fiscal year #bjae1 except for funds designated for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 at no later than the end of the fifth fiscal year after the last fiscal year for which such funds are available for the purposes for which appropriated3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #ej1jjj1jjj may be transferred4 7k7 ,protections and ,remedies for ,employees of ,diplomatic ,missions and ,international ,organizations ,the ,secretary of ,state shall implement section #bjc7;a77#b7 of the ,william ,wilberforce ,trafficking ,victims ,protection ,reauthorization ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-deg73 ,provided1 ,that in determining whether to suspend the issuance of ,a-#c or ,g-#e visas under such section1 the ,secretary should consider the following as credible evidence3 7#a7 a final court judgment 7including a default judgment7 issued against a current or former employee of such mission or organization 7for which the time period for appeal has expired72 7#b7 the issuance of a ,t-visa to the victim2 or 7#c7 a request by the ,department of ,state to the sending state that immunity of individual diplomats or family members be waived to permit criminal prosecution3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary should assist in obtaining payment of final court judgments awarded to ,a-#c and ,g-#e visa holders1 including encouraging the sending states to provide compensation directly to victims3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall include in the ,trafficking in ,persons annual report a concise summary of each trafficking case involving an ,a-#c or ,g-#e visa holder which meets one or more of the items in the first proviso of this subsection4 7l7 ,extension of authorities 7#a7 ,section #a7;b77#b7 of the ,passport ,act of ,june #d1 #aibj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bad7;b77#b77 shall be applied by substituting ,september #cj1 #bjae for ,september #cj1 #bjaj4 7#b7 ,the authority provided by section #cja7;a77#c7 of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhca7;a77#c77 shall remain in effect for facilities in ,afghanistan through ,september #cj1 #bjae1 except that the notification and reporting requirements contained in such section shall include the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7#c7 ,the authority contained in section #aaae7;d7 of ,public ,law #aaa-cb shall remain in effect through ,september #cj1 #bjae4 7#d7 ,section #hbd7;g7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djfd7;g77 shall be applied by substituting ,september #cj1 #bjae for ,october #a1 #bjaj in paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,section #fa7;a7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgcc7;a77 shall be applied by substituting ,september #cj1 #bjae for ,october #a1 #bjaj in paragraph 7#b74 7#f7 ,section #fbe7;j77#a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bche7;j77#a77 shall be applied by substituting ,september #cj1 #bjae for ,october #a1 #bjaj in subparagraph 7,b74 7#g7 7,a7 ,subject to the limitation described in subparagraph 7,b71 the authority provided by section #aaac of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-cb2 #abc ,stat4 #aijd7 shall remain in effect through ,september #cj1 #bjae4 7,b7 ,the authority described in subparagraph 7,a7 may not be used to pay an eligible member of the ,foreign ,service 7as defined in section #aaac7;b7 of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji7 a locality-based comparability payment 7stated as a percentage7 that exceeds two-thirds of the amount of the locality-based comparability payment 7stated as a percentage7 that would be payable to such member under section #ecjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if such member's official duty station were in the ,district of ,columbia4 7#h7 ,the ,foreign ,operations1 ,export ,financing1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-afg7 is amended-- 7,a7 ,in section #eii;,d 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg note7-- 7i7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking and #bjad and inserting #bjad1 and #bjae2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjad each place it appears and inserting #bjae2 and 7,b7 in section #eii;,e 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abee note7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #bjad and inserting #bjae4 7#i7 ,the authorities provided in section #ajae7;b7 of ,public ,law #aaa-bab shall remain in effect through ,september #cj1 #bjae4 7m7 ,crowd control items ,funds appropriated by this ,act should not be used for tear gas1 small arms1 light weapons1 ammunition1 or other items for crowd control purposes for foreign security forces that use excessive force to repress peaceful expression1 association1 or assembly in countries undergoing democratic transition4 7n7 ,department of state working capital fund ,funds appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,state for payments to the ,working ,capital ,fund may only be used for the activities and in the amounts allowed in the ,president's fiscal year #bjae budget3 ,provided1 ,that ,federal agency components shall be charged only for their direct usage of each ,working ,capital ,fund service3 ,provided further1 ,that ,federal agency components may only pay for ,working ,capital ,fund services that are consistent with the component's purpose and authorities3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,working ,capital ,fund shall be paid in advance or reimbursed at rates which will return the full cost of each service4 7o7 ,security force accountability assistance ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act on steps taken to implement section #fbj,m7c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 including program details and sources of funding3 ,provided1 ,that such report shall describe how funds appropriated by this ,act are used to encourage1 assist1 and build the capacity of foreign governments to investigate1 prosecute1 and punish security force personnel who are credibly alleged to have committed gross violations of human rights1 including by providing3 7#a7 technical assistance in support of such investigations and prosecutions2 7#b7 assistance to strengthen civilian-military cooperation on human rights and the rule of law2 7#c7 assistance to strengthen the internal accountability mechanisms and technical capacity of foreign governments to bring such personnel to justice2 and 7#d7 support for nongovernmental organizations that monitor and document gross violations4 7p7 ,humanitarian assistance ,funds appropriated by this ,act that are available for monitoring and evaluation of assistance under the headings ,international ,disaster ,assistance and ,migration and ,refugee ,assistance shall1 as appropriate1 be made available for the regular collection of feedback obtained directly from beneficiaries on the quality and relevance of such assistance3 ,provided1 ,that the ,department of ,state and ,,usaid shall conduct regular oversight to ensure that such feedback is collected and used by grantees to maximize the cost-effectiveness and utility of such assistance1 and require grantees that receive funds under such headings to establish procedures for collecting and responding to such feedback4 7q7 ,,hiv_/,,aids ,working capital fund ,funds available in the ,,hiv_/,,aids ,working ,capital ,fund established pursuant to section #ebe7;b77#a7 of the ,foreign ,operations1 ,export ,financing1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-dgg7 may be made available for pharmaceuticals and other products for child survival1 malaria1 and tuberculosis to the same extent as ,,hiv_/,,aids pharmaceuticals and other products1 subject to the terms and conditions in such section3 ,provided1 ,that the authority in section #ebe7;b77#e7 of the ,foreign ,operations1 ,export ,financing1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-dgg7 shall be exercised by the ,assistant ,administrator for ,global ,health1 ,,usaid1 with respect to funds deposited for such non-,,hiv_/,,aids pharmaceuticals and other products1 and shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall include in the congressional budget justification an accounting of budgetary resources1 disbursements1 balances1 and reimbursements related to such fund4 7r7 ,loan guarantees and enterprise funds 7#a7 ,funds appropriated under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund only in title ,,iii of this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs may be made available for the costs1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 of loan guarantees for ,jordan1 ,ukraine1 and ,tunisia1 which are authorized to be provided3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this paragraph for the costs of such guarantees shall not be considered assistance for the purposes of provisions of law limiting assistance to a country4 7#b7 ,funds appropriated under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund in this ,act may be made available to establish and operate one or more enterprise funds for ,egypt and ,tunisia3 ,provided1 ,that the first1 third and fifth provisos under section #gjda7;b7 of division ,i of ,public ,law #aab-gd shall apply to funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund for an enterprise fund or funds to the same extent and in the same manner as such provision of law applied to funds made available under such section 7except that the clause excluding subsection 7d77#c7 of section #bja of the ,,seed ,act shall not apply73 ,provided further1 ,that the authority of any such enterprise fund or funds to provide assistance shall cease to be effective on ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7#c7 ,funds made available by this subsection shall be subject to prior consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7s7 ,report on executive salaries ,not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the head of any non-,federal or quasi-,federal organization that is provided a direct appropriation with funds made available by this ,act under titles ,i or ,,iii shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations on executive salary and compensation3 ,provided1 ,that the report shall include the information specified under this section in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7t7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,unless otherwise defined in this ,act1 for purposes of this ,act the term appropriate congressional committees shall mean the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,unless otherwise defined in this ,act1 for purposes of this ,act the term funds appropriated in this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs shall mean funds that remain available for obligation1 and have not expired4 7#c7 ,any reference to ,southern ,kordofan in this or any other ,act making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs shall be deemed to include portions of ,western ,kordofan that were previously part of ,southern ,kordofan prior to the #bjac division of ,southern ,kordofan4 ,arab league boycott of israel #gjce4 ,it is the sense of the ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,arab ,league boycott of ,israel1 and the secondary boycott of ,american firms that have commercial ties with ,israel1 is an impediment to peace in the region and to ,united ,states investment and trade in the ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa2 7#b7 the ,arab ,league boycott1 which was regrettably reinstated in #aiig1 should be immediately and publicly terminated1 and the ,central ,office for the ,boycott of ,israel immediately disbanded2 7#c7 all ,arab ,league states should normalize relations with their neighbor ,israel2 7#d7 the ,president and the ,secretary of ,state should continue to vigorously oppose the ,arab ,league boycott of ,israel and find concrete steps to demonstrate that opposition by1 for example1 taking into consideration the participation of any recipient country in the boycott when determining to sell weapons to said country2 and 7#e7 the ,president should report to ,congress annually on specific steps being taken by the ,united ,states to encourage ,arab ,league states to normalize their relations with ,israel to bring about the termination of the ,arab ,league boycott of ,israel1 including those to encourage allies and trading partners of the ,united ,states to enact laws prohibiting businesses from complying with the boycott and penalizing businesses that do comply4 ,palestinian statehood #gjcf4 7a7 ,limitation on assistance ,none of the funds appropriated under titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act may be provided to support a ,palestinian state unless the ,secretary of ,state determines and certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7#a7 the governing entity of a new ,palestinian state-- 7,a7 has demonstrated a firm commitment to peaceful co-existence with the ,state of ,israel2 and 7,b7 is taking appropriate measures to counter terrorism and terrorist financing in the ,west ,bank and ,gaza1 including the dismantling of terrorist infrastructures1 and is cooperating with appropriate ,israeli and other appropriate security organizations2 and 7#b7 the ,palestinian ,authority 7or the governing entity of a new ,palestinian state7 is working with other countries in the region to vigorously pursue efforts to establish a just1 lasting1 and comprehensive peace in the ,middle ,east that will enable ,israel and an independent ,palestinian state to exist within the context of full and normal relationships1 which should include-- 7,a7 termination of all claims or states of belligerency2 7,b7 respect for and acknowledgment of the sovereignty1 territorial integrity1 and political independence of every state in the area through measures including the establishment of demilitarized zones2 7,c7 their right to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries free from threats or acts of force2 7,d7 freedom of navigation through international waterways in the area2 and 7,e7 a framework for achieving a just settlement of the refugee problem4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the governing entity should enact a constitution assuring the rule of law1 an independent judiciary1 and respect for human rights for its citizens1 and should enact other laws and regulations assuring transparent and accountable governance4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive subsection 7a7 if the ,president determines that it is important to the national security interest of the ,united ,states to do so4 7d7 ,exemption ,the restriction in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to assistance intended to help reform the ,palestinian ,authority and affiliated institutions1 or the governing entity1 in order to help meet the requirements of subsection 7a71 consistent with the provisions of section #gjdj of this ,act 7,limitation on ,assistance for the ,palestinian ,authority74 ,restrictions concerning the palestinian authority #gjcg4 ,none of the funds appropriated under titles ,,ii through ,,vi of this ,act may be obligated or expended to create in any part of ,jerusalem a new office of any department or agency of the ,united ,states ,government for the purpose of conducting official ,united ,states ,government business with the ,palestinian ,authority over ,gaza and ,jericho or any successor ,palestinian governing entity provided for in the ,israel-,,plo ,declaration of ,principles3 ,provided1 ,that this restriction shall not apply to the acquisition of additional space for the existing ,consulate ,general in ,jerusalem3 ,provided further1 ,that meetings between officers and employees of the ,united ,states and officials of the ,palestinian ,authority1 or any successor ,palestinian governing entity provided for in the ,israel-,,plo ,declaration of ,principles1 for the purpose of conducting official ,united ,states ,government business with such authority should continue to take place in locations other than ,jerusalem3 ,provided further1 ,that as has been true in the past1 officers and employees of the ,united ,states ,government may continue to meet in ,jerusalem on other subjects with ,palestinians 7including those who now occupy positions in the ,palestinian ,authority71 have social contacts1 and have incidental discussions4 ,prohibition on assistance to the palestinian broadcasting corporation #gjch4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to provide equipment1 technical support1 consulting services1 or any other form of assistance to the ,palestinian ,broadcasting ,corporation4 assistance for the west bank and gaza #gjci4 7a7 ,oversight ,for fiscal year #bjae1 #cj days prior to the initial obligation of funds for the bilateral ,west ,bank and ,gaza ,program1 the ,secretary of ,state shall certify to the ,committees on ,appropriations that procedures have been established to assure the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states will have access to appropriate ,united ,states financial information in order to review the uses of ,united ,states assistance for the ,program funded under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund for the ,west ,bank and ,gaza4 7b7 ,vetting ,prior to the obligation of funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund for assistance for the ,west ,bank and ,gaza1 the ,secretary of ,state shall take all appropriate steps to ensure that such assistance is not provided to or through any individual1 private or government entity1 or educational institution that the ,secretary knows or has reason to believe advocates1 plans1 sponsors1 engages in1 or has engaged in1 terrorist activity nor1 with respect to private entities or educational institutions1 those that have as a principal officer of the entity's governing board or governing board of trustees any individual that has been determined to be involved in1 or advocating terrorist activity or determined to be a member of a designated foreign terrorist organization3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall1 as appropriate1 establish procedures specifying the steps to be taken in carrying out this subsection and shall terminate assistance to any individual1 entity1 or educational institution which the ,secretary has determined to be involved in or advocating terrorist activity4 7c7 ,prohibition 7#a7 ,none of the funds appropriated under titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act for assistance under the ,west ,bank and ,gaza ,program may be made available for the purpose of recognizing or otherwise honoring individuals who commit1 or have committed acts of terrorism4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds made available by this or prior appropriations ,acts1 including funds made available by transfer1 may be made available for obligation for security assistance for the ,west ,bank and ,gaza until the ,secretary of ,state reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations on the benchmarks that have been established for security assistance for the ,west ,bank and ,gaza and reports on the extent of ,palestinian compliance with such benchmarks4 7d7 ,audits 7#a7 ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development shall ensure that ,federal or non-,federal audits of all contractors and grantees1 and significant subcontractors and sub-grantees1 under the ,west ,bank and ,gaza ,program1 are conducted at least on an annual basis to ensure1 among other things1 compliance with this section4 7#b7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act up to #ejj1jjj may be used by the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development for audits1 inspections1 and other activities in furtherance of the requirements of this subsection3 ,provided1 ,that such funds are in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes4 7e7 ,subsequent to the certification specified in subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an audit and an investigation of the treatment1 handling1 and uses of all funds for the bilateral ,west ,bank and ,gaza ,program1 including all funds provided as cash transfer assistance1 in fiscal year #bjae under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund1 and such audit shall address-- 7#a7 the extent to which such ,program complies with the requirements of subsections 7b7 and 7c72 and 7#b7 an examination of all programs1 projects1 and activities carried out under such ,program1 including both obligations and expenditures4 7f7 ,funds made available in this ,act for ,west ,bank and ,gaza shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7g7 ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations updating the report contained in section #bajf of chapter #b of title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aji-ac4 ,limitation on assistance for the palestinian authority #gjdj4 7a7 ,prohibition of funds ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act to carry out the provisions of chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa may be obligated or expended with respect to providing funds to the ,palestinian ,authority4 7b7 ,waiver ,the prohibition included in subsection 7a7 shall not apply if the ,president certifies in writing to the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,president pro tempore of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations that waiving such prohibition is important to the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,period of application of waiver ,any waiver pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall be effective for no more than a period of #f months at a time and shall not apply beyond #ab months after the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,report ,whenever the waiver authority pursuant to subsection 7b7 is exercised1 the ,president shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations detailing the justification for the waiver1 the purposes for which the funds will be spent1 and the accounting procedures in place to ensure that the funds are properly disbursed3 ,provided1 ,that the report shall also detail the steps the ,palestinian ,authority has taken to arrest terrorists1 confiscate weapons and dismantle the terrorist infrastructure4 7e7 ,certification ,if the ,president exercises the waiver authority under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,state must certify and report to the ,committees on ,appropriations prior to the obligation of funds that the ,palestinian ,authority has established a single treasury account for all ,palestinian ,authority financing and all financing mechanisms flow through this account1 no parallel financing mechanisms exist outside of the ,palestinian ,authority treasury account1 and there is a single comprehensive civil service roster and payroll1 and the ,palestinian ,authority is acting to counter incitement of violence against ,israelis and is supporting activities aimed at promoting peace1 coexistence1 and security cooperation with ,israel4 7f7 ,prohibition to ,hamas and the ,palestine ,liberation ,organization 7#a7 ,none of the funds appropriated in titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act may be obligated for salaries of personnel of the ,palestinian ,authority located in ,gaza or may be obligated or expended for assistance to ,hamas or any entity effectively controlled by ,hamas1 any power-sharing government of which ,hamas is a member1 or that results from an agreement with ,hamas and over which ,hamas exercises undue influence4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding the limitation of paragraph 7#a71 assistance may be provided to a power-sharing government only if the ,president certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that such government1 including all of its ministers or such equivalent1 has publicly accepted and is complying with the principles contained in section #fbj,k7b77#a7 7,a7 and 7,b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 as amended4 7#c7 ,the ,president may exercise the authority in section #fbj,k7e7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 as added by the ,palestinian ,anti-,terrorism ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-ddf7 with respect to this subsection4 7#d7 ,whenever the certification pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 is exercised1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations within #abj days of the certification and every quarter thereafter on whether such government1 including all of its ministers or such equivalent are continuing to comply with the principles contained in section #fbj,k7b77#a7 7,a7 and 7,b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 as amended3 ,provided1 ,that the report shall also detail the amount1 purposes and delivery mechanisms for any assistance provided pursuant to the abovementioned certification and a full accounting of any direct support of such government4 7#e7 ,none of the funds appropriated under titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act may be obligated for assistance for the ,palestine ,liberation ,organization4 ,middle east and north africa #gjda4 7a7 ,egypt 7#a7 ,in general ,funds appropriated by this ,act that are available for assistance for the ,government of ,egypt may only be made available if the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that such government is-- 7,a7 sustaining the strategic relationship with the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 meeting its obligations under the #aigi ,egypt-,israel ,peace ,treaty4 7#b7 ,economic support fund 7,a7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund1 and subject to paragraph 7#f7 of this subsection1 up to #aej1jjj1jjj may be made available for assistance for ,egypt1 of which not less than #ce1jjj1jjj should be made available for higher education programs including not less than #aj1jjj1jjj for scholarships at not-for-profit institutions for ,egyptian students with high financial need3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may also be made available for democracy programs3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds shall be made available for a demonstration project to combat hepatitis ,c1 on a cost matching basis from sources other than the ,united ,states ,government4 7,b7 ,notwithstanding any provision of law restricting assistance for ,egypt1 including paragraph 7#f7 of this subsection1 funds made available under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund in this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs for assistance for ,egypt may be made available for education and economic growth programs1 subject to prior consultation with the appropriate congressional committees3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may not be made available for cash transfer assistance or budget support unless the ,secretary of ,state certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the ,government of ,egypt is taking consistent and effective steps to stabilize the economy and implement market-based economic reforms4 7,c7 7i7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund that are available for assistance for ,egypt1 the ,secretary of ,state shall withhold from obligation an amount that the ,secretary determines to be equivalent to that expended by the ,united ,states ,government for bail1 and by nongovernmental organizations for legal and court fees1 associated with democracy related trials in ,egypt until the ,secretary certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,government of ,egypt has dismissed the convictions issued by the ,cairo ,criminal ,court on ,june #d1 #bjac1 in ,public ,prosecution ,case ,no4 #aaaj for the ,year #bjab4 7ii7 ,no conviction issued by the ,cairo ,criminal ,court on ,june #d1 #bjac1 in #8#8,public ,prosecution ,case ,no4 #aaaj for the ,year #bjab''1 against a citizen or national of the ,united ,states or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the ,united ,states1 shall be considered a conviction for purposes of ,united ,states law or for any activity undertaken within the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,foreign military financing program ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program1 and subject to paragraph 7#f7 of this subsection1 up to #a1cjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 may be made available for assistance for ,egypt which may be transferred to an interest bearing account in the ,federal ,reserve ,bank of ,new ,york1 following consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that if the ,secretary of ,state is unable to make the certification in subparagraph 7#f77;,a7 or 7,b7 of this subsection1 such funds may be made available at the minimum rate necessary to continue existing programs1 notwithstanding any provision of law restricting assistance for ,egypt and following consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations1 except that defense articles and services from such programs shall not be delivered until the requirements in subparagraphs 7#f77;,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of this subsection are met3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations describing any defense articles withheld from delivery to ,egypt as of the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations on plans to restructure military assistance for ,egypt1 including cash flow financing4 7#d7 ,prior year funds ,funds appropriated under the headings ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program and ,international ,military ,education and ,training in prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs may be made available notwithstanding any provision of law restricting assistance for ,egypt1 except that such funds under the heading ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program shall only be made available at the minimum rate necessary to continue existing programs and following consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations1 and the defense articles and services from such programs shall not be delivered until the requirements in subparagraphs 7#f77;,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of this subsection are met4 7#e7 ,security exemptions ,notwithstanding any provision of law restricting assistance for ,egypt1 including paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#f7 of this subsection1 funds made available for assistance for ,egypt in this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs may be made available for counterterrorism1 border security1 and nonproliferation programs in ,egypt1 and for development activities in the ,sinai1 if the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that to do so is important to the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,fiscal year #bjae funds ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b71 7#c7 and 7#e7 of this subsection1 funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,economic ,support ,fund1 ,international ,military ,education and ,training1 and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program for assistance for the ,government of ,egypt may be made available notwithstanding any provision of law restricting assistance for ,egypt as follows-- 7,a7 up to #gbe1hej1jjj may be made available only if the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,government of ,egypt-- 7i7 has held free and fair parliamentary elections2 7ii7 is implementing laws or policies to govern democratically and protect the rights of individuals2 7iii7 is implementing reforms that protect freedoms of expression1 association1 and peaceful assembly1 including the ability of civil society organizations and the media to function without interference2 7iv7 is taking consistent steps to protect and advance the rights of women and religious minorities2 7v7 is providing detainees with due process of law2 7vi7 is conducting credible investigations and prosecutions of the use of excessive force by security forces2 and 7vii7 has released ,american citizens who the ,secretary of ,state determines to be political prisoners and dismissed charges against them2 and 7,b7 not less than #ahj days after a certification and report under subparagraph 7#f77;,a71 up to #gbe1hej1jjj may be made available only if the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the requirements in subparagraph 7#f77;,a7 are being met4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of ,state may provide assistance1 notwithstanding the certification requirements of subparagraphs #f7;,a7 and 7,b7 of this subsection or similar provisions of law in prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs1 if the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations1 certifies and reports to such ,committees that it is important to the national security interest of the ,united ,states to provide such assistance3 ,provided1 ,that such report1 which may be in classified form if necessary1 shall contain a detailed justification and the reasons why any of the requirements of subparagraphs #f7;,a7 or 7,b7 cannot be met4 7b7 ,iran 7#a7 ,the terms and conditions of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #gjda7;c7 in division ,i of ,public ,law #aab-gd shall continue in effect during fiscal year #bjae as if part of this ,act4 7#b7 7,a7 ,the reporting requirements in section #gjdc7;c7 in division ,f of ,public ,law #aaa-aag shall continue in effect during fiscal year #bjae as if part of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the date in subsection 7c77#a7 shall be deemed to be ,september #cj1 #bjae4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act and at the end of each #cj-;day period thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjae1 a report on the implementation of the ,joint ,plan of ,action between the ,p#ea and the ,government of ,iran concluded on ,november #bd1 #bjac1 and any extension of or successor to that agreement3 ,provided1 ,that the report shall include the information required in ,house ,report #aac-dii and ,senate ,report #aac-aie1 and may be submitted in classified form if necessary4 7c7 ,iraq 7#a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for assistance for ,iraq to promote governance1 security1 and internal and regional stability1 including in ,kurdistan and other areas impacted by the conflict in ,syria1 and among ,iraq's religious and ethnic minority populations4 7#b7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for construction of a permanent ,united ,states consulate in ,iraq on property for which no land-use agreement has been entered into by the ,governments of the ,united ,states and ,iraq4 7#c7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program that are available for assistance for ,iraq should be made available to enhance the capacity of ,kurdistan ,regional ,government security services and for security programs in ,kurdistan to address requirements arising from the violence in ,syria and ,iraq3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations prior to obligating such funds4 7#d7 ,not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees detailing steps taken by the ,united ,states ,government to address the plight1 including resettlement needs1 of ,iranian dissidents located at ,camp ,liberty_/,hurriya in ,iraq4 7d7 ,jordan ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,economic ,support ,fund and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program1 not less than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for assistance for ,jordan4 7e7 ,lebanon 7#a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for the ,lebanese ,internal ,security ,forces 7,,isf7 or the ,lebanese ,armed ,forces 7,,laf7 if the ,,isf or the ,,laf is controlled by a foreign terrorist organization1 as designated pursuant to section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act4 7#b7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program that are available for assistance for ,lebanon may be made available for programs and equipment for the ,,isf and the ,,laf to address security and stability requirements in areas affected by the conflict in ,syria1 following consultation with the appropriate congressional committees4 7#c7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund that are available for assistance for ,lebanon may be made available notwithstanding section #abbd of ,public ,law #ajg-bbh4 7#d7 ,in addition to the activities described in paragraph 7#b71 funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program for assistance for ,lebanon may be made available only to professionalize the ,,laf and to strengthen border security and combat terrorism1 including training and equipping the ,,laf to secure ,lebanon's borders1 interdicting arms shipments1 preventing the use of ,lebanon as a safe haven for terrorist groups1 and to implement ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #agja3 ,provided1 ,that funds may not be obligated for assistance for the ,,laf until the ,secretary of ,state submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations a detailed spend plan1 including actions to be taken to ensure equipment provided to the ,,laf is only used for the intended purposes1 except such plan may not be considered as meeting the notification requirements under section #gjae of this ,act or under section #fcd;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 and shall be submitted not later than ,september #a1 #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that any notification submitted pursuant to such sections shall include any funds specifically intended for lethal military equipment4 7f7 ,libya 7#a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for assistance for the central ,government of ,libya unless the ,secretary of ,state reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that such government is cooperating with ,united ,states ,government efforts to investigate and bring to justice those responsible for the attack on ,united ,states personnel and facilities in ,benghazi1 ,libya in ,september #bjab3 ,provided1 ,that the limitation in this paragraph shall not apply to funds made available for the purpose of protecting ,united ,states ,government personnel or facilities4 7#b7 ,any notification required for assistance for ,libya for funds appropriated under title ,,iv of this ,act shall include a detailed justification for such assistance1 and a description of the vetting procedures used for any individual or unit receiving such assistance4 7#c7 ,the limitation on the uses of funds in section #gjda7;f77#b7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf shall apply to funds appropriated by this ,act that are made available for assistance for ,libya3 ,provided1 ,that prior to the obligation of such funds1 the ,secretary of ,state shall take all appropriate steps to ensure that mechanisms are in place for monitoring and control of assistance for ,libya4 7#d7 ,not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees detailing-- 7,a7 the number of claims against ,libya filed with the ,foreign ,claims ,settlement ,commission pursuant to the ,department of ,state's referral of claims of ,november #bg1 #bjac in connection with the ,claims ,settlement ,agreement between the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,great ,socialist ,people's ,libyan ,arab ,jamahiriya of ,august #ad1 #bjjh1 as implemented pursuant to the ,libyan ,claims ,resolution ,act1 ,public ,law #aaj-cja and ,executive ,order #acdgg dated ,october #ca1 #bjjh2 7,b7 the amount of remaining balances of funds received by the ,united ,states1 and held by the ,united ,states ,treasury1 for payment of awards rendered by the ,foreign ,claims ,settlement ,commission pursuant to the ,november #bg1 #bjac referral2 and 7,c7 the process by which the claims are to be adjudicated4 7g7 ,morocco 7#a7 ,funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act shall be made available for assistance for the ,western ,sahara3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act and prior to the obligation of such funds the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations on the proposed uses of such funds4 7#b7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program that are available for assistance for ,morocco may only be used for the purposes requested in the ,congressional ,budget ,justification1 ,foreign ,operations1 ,fiscal ,year #bjae4 7h7 ,syria 7#a7 ,funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs may be made available notwithstanding any other provision of law for non-lethal assistance for programs to address the needs of civilians affected by conflict in ,syria1 and for programs that seek to-- 7,a7 establish governance in ,syria that is representative1 inclusive1 and accountable2 7,b7 expand the role of women in negotiations to end the violence and in any political transition in ,syria2 7,c7 develop and implement political processes that are democratic1 transparent1 and adhere to the rule of law2 7,d7 further the legitimacy of the ,syrian opposition through cross-border programs2 7,e7 develop civil society and an independent media in ,syria2 7,f7 promote economic development in ,syria2 7,g7 document1 investigate1 and prosecute human rights violations in ,syria1 including through transitional justice programs and support for nongovernmental organizations2 7,h7 counter extremist ideologies2 and 7,i7 assist ,syrian refugees whose education has been interrupted by the ongoing conflict to complete higher education requirements at regional academic institutions4 7#b7 ,prior to the obligation of funds appropriated by this ,act and made available for assistance for ,syria1 the ,secretary of ,state shall take all practicable steps to ensure that mechanisms are in place for monitoring1 oversight1 and control of such assistance inside ,syria3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall promptly inform the appropriate congressional committees of each significant instance in which assistance provided pursuant to the authority of this subsection has been compromised1 to include the type and amount of assistance affected1 a description of the incident and parties involved1 and an explanation of the ,department of ,state's response4 7#c7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act that are made available for assistance for ,syria pursuant to the authority of this subsection may only be made available after the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies1 submits1 in classified form if necessary1 an update to the comprehensive strategy required in section #gjda7;i77#c7 of ,public ,law #aac-gf4 7#d7 ,funds made available pursuant to this subsection may only be made available following consultation with the appropriate congressional committees1 and shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7i7 ,west bank and gaza 7#a7 ,report on assistance ,prior to the initial obligation of funds made available by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund for assistance for the ,west ,bank and ,gaza1 the ,secretary of ,state shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the purpose of such assistance is to-- 7,a7 advance ,middle ,east peace2 7,b7 improve security in the region2 7,c7 continue support for transparent and accountable government institutions2 7,d7 promote a private sector economy2 or 7,e7 address urgent humanitarian needs4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 7i7 ,none of the funds appropriated under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund in this ,act may be made available for assistance for the ,palestinian ,authority1 if after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,i7 the ,palestinians obtain the same standing as member states or full membership as a state in the ,united ,nations or any specialized agency thereof outside an agreement negotiated between ,israel and the ,palestinians2 or 7,,ii7 the ,palestinians initiate an ,international ,criminal ,court judicially authorized investigation1 or actively support such an investigation1 that subjects ,israeli nationals to an investigation for alleged crimes against ,palestinians4 7ii7 ,the ,secretary of ,state may waive the restriction in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 resulting from the application of paragraph 7#b77;,a77i77,i7 if the ,secretary certifies to the ,committees on ,appropriations that to do so is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states1 and submits a report to such ,committees detailing how the waiver and the continuation of assistance would assist in furthering ,middle ,east peace4 7,b7 7i7 ,the ,president may waive the provisions of section #ajjc of ,public ,law #ajj-bjd if the ,president determines and certifies in writing to the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,president pro tempore of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,palestinians have not1 after the date of enactment of this ,act1 obtained in the ,united ,nations or any specialized agency thereof the same standing as member states or full membership as a state outside an agreement negotiated between ,israel and the ,palestinians4 7ii7 ,not less than #ij days after the ,president is unable to make the certification and report pursuant to subparagraph 7,b77i71 the ,president may waive section #ajjc of ,public ,law #ajj-bjd if the ,president determines and certifies in writing to the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,president pro tempore of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,palestinians have entered into direct and meaningful negotiations with ,israel3 ,provided1 ,that any waiver of the provisions of section #ajjc of ,public ,law #ajj-bjd under subparagraph 7,b77i7 of this paragraph or under previous provisions of law must expire before the waiver under the preceding sentence may be exercised4 7iii7 ,any waiver pursuant to this subparagraph shall be effective for no more than a period of #f months at a time and shall not apply beyond #ab months after the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,reduction ,the ,secretary of ,state shall reduce the amount of assistance made available by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund for the ,palestinian ,authority by an amount the ,secretary determines is equivalent to the amount expended by the ,palestinian ,authority as payments for acts of terrorism by individuals who are imprisoned after being fairly tried and convicted for acts of terrorism and by individuals who died committing acts of terrorism during the previous calendar year3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations on the amount reduced for fiscal year #bjae prior to the obligation of funds for the ,palestinian ,authority4 7j7 ,yemen ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act for assistance for ,yemen may be made available for the ,armed ,forces of ,yemen if such forces are controlled by a foreign terrorist organization1 as designated pursuant to section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act4 africa #gjdb4 7a7 ,central african republic ,funds made available by this ,act for assistance for the ,central ,african ,republic shall be made available for reconciliation and peacebuilding programs1 including activities to promote inter-faith dialogue at the national and local levels1 and for programs to prevent crimes against humanity4 7b7 ,counterterrorism programs 7#a7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act1 not less than #fc1cca1jjj should be made available for the ,trans-,sahara ,counterterrorism ,partnership program1 and not less than #bd1jjj1jjj should be made available for the ,partnership for ,regional ,east ,africa ,counterterrorism program4 7#b7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for programs to counter extremism in ,east ,africa1 in addition to such sums that may otherwise be made available for such purposes4 7c7 ,crisis ,response ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 up to #aj1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,global ,health ,programs for ,,hiv_/,,aids activities may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated under the headings ,economic ,support ,fund and ,transition ,initiatives to respond to unanticipated crises in ,africa1 except that funds shall not be transferred unless the ,secretary of ,state certifies to the ,committees on ,appropriations that no individual currently on anti-retroviral therapy supported by such funds shall be negatively impacted by the transfer of such funds3 ,provided1 ,that the authority of this subsection shall be subject to prior consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7d7 ,ethiopia 7#a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act that are available for assistance for ,ethiopian military and police forces shall not be made available until the ,secretary of ,state-- 7,a7 certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,government of ,ethiopia is implementing policies to-- 7i7 protect judicial independence2 freedom of expression1 association1 assembly1 and religion2 the right of political opposition parties1 civil society organizations1 and journalists to operate without harassment or interference2 and due process of law2 and 7ii7 permit access for human rights and humanitarian organizations to the ,somali region of ,ethiopia2 and 7,b7 submits a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations on the types and amounts of ,united ,states training and equipment proposed to be provided to the ,ethiopian military and police1 including steps to ensure that such assistance is not provided in contravention of section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa4 7#b7 ,the restriction in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to assistance made available under the heading ,international ,military ,education and ,training 7,,imet7 in this ,act1 assistance to ,ethiopian military efforts in support of international peacekeeping operations1 countering regional terrorism1 and border security1 and assistance for the ,ethiopian ,defense ,command and ,staff ,college4 7#c7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,development ,assistance and ,economic ,support ,fund that are available for assistance in the lower ,omo and ,gambella regions of ,ethiopia shall-- 7,a7 not be used to support activities that directly or indirectly involve forced evictions2 7,b7 support initiatives of local communities to improve their livelihoods2 and 7,c7 be subject to prior consultation with affected populations4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states executive director of each international financial institution to vote against financing for any activities that directly or indirectly involve forced evictions in ,ethiopia4 7e7 ,expanded international military education and training 7#a7 ,funds appropriated under the heading ,international ,military ,education and ,training in this ,act that are made available for assistance for ,angola1 ,cameroon1 ,chad1 ,cte d',ivoire1 ,guinea1 and ,zimbabwe may be made available only for training related to international peacekeeping operations1 expanded ,,imet1 and professional military education3 ,provided1 ,that the limitation included in this paragraph shall not apply to courses that support training in maritime security4 7#b7 ,none of the funds appropriated under the heading ,international ,military ,education and ,training in this ,act should be made available for assistance for ,equatorial ,guinea4 7f7 ,lord's resistance army ,funds appropriated by this ,act shall be made available for programs and activities in areas affected by the ,lord's ,resistance ,army 7,,lra7 consistent with the goals of the ,lord's ,resistance ,army ,disarmament and ,northern ,uganda ,recovery ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-agb71 including to improve physical access1 telecommunications infrastructure1 and early-warning mechanisms and to support the disarmament1 demobilization1 and reintegration of former ,,lra combatants1 especially child soldiers4 7g7 ,nigeria ,funds appropriated by this ,act that are made available for assistance for ,nigeria shall be made available for assistance for women and girls who are targeted by the terrorist organization ,boko ,haram1 consistent with the provisions of section #gjei of this ,act1 and in consultation with the ,government of ,nigeria4 7h7 ,programs in africa 7#a7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,global ,health ,programs and ,economic ,support ,fund1 not less than #g1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the purposes of section #gjdb7;g77#a7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf4 7#b7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,economic ,support ,fund and ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 not less than #h1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the purposes of section #gjdb7;g77#b7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf4 7#c7 ,funds made available under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall be programmed in a manner that leverages a ,united ,states ,government-wide approach to addressing shared challenges and mutually beneficial opportunities1 and shall be the responsibility of ,united ,states ,chiefs of ,mission in countries in ,africa seeking enhanced partnerships with the ,united ,states in areas of trade1 investment1 development1 health1 and security4 7i7 ,somalia 7#a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund that are made available for assistance for ,somalia should be used to promote dialogue and reconciliation between the central government and ,somali regions1 and should be provided in an impartial manner that is based on need and institutional capacity3 ,provided1 ,that such assistance should also be used to strengthen the rule of law and government institutions1 support civil society organizations involved in peace building1 and support other development priorities including education and employment opportunities4 7#b7 ,funds appropriated in prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs may be made available for assistance for ,somalia1 notwithstanding section #gjdb7;h77#b7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf1 following consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7j7 ,south ,sudan 7#a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act that are made available for assistance for ,south ,sudan should-- 7,a7 be prioritized for programs that respond to humanitarian needs and the delivery of basic services and to mitigate conflict and promote stability1 including to address protection needs and prevent and respond to gender-based violence2 7,b7 support programs that build resilience of communities to address food insecurity1 maintain educational opportunities1 and enhance local governance2 7,c7 be used to advance democracy1 including support for civil society1 independent media1 and other means to strengthen the rule of law2 7,d7 support the transparent and sustainable management of natural resources by assisting the ,government of ,south ,sudan in conducting regular audits of financial accounts1 including revenues from oil and gas1 and the timely public disclosure of such audits2 and 7,e7 support the professionalization of security forces1 including human rights and accountability to civilian authorities4 7#b7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act that are available for assistance for the central ,government of ,south ,sudan may be made available until the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that such government is taking steps to-- 7,a7 provide access for humanitarian organizations2 7,b7 end the use of child soldiers2 7,c7 support a cessation of hostilities agreement2 7,d7 protect freedoms of expression1 association1 and assembly2 7,e7 reduce corruption related to the extraction and sale of oil and gas2 and 7,f7 establish democratic institutions1 including accountable military and police forces under civilian authority4 7#c7 ,the limitation of paragraph 7#b7 shall not apply to-- 7,a7 humanitarian assistance2 7,b7 assistance to directly support ,south ,sudan peace negotiations or to implement a peace agreement2 and 7,c7 assistance to support implementation of outstanding issues of the ,comprehensive ,peace ,agreement 7,,cpa7 and mutual arrangements related to the ,,cpa4 7k7 ,sudan 7#a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for assistance for the ,government of ,sudan4 7#b7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for the cost1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 of modifying loans and loan guarantees held by the ,government of ,sudan1 including the cost of selling1 reducing1 or canceling amounts owed to the ,united ,states1 and modifying concessional loans1 guarantees1 and credit agreements4 7#c7 ,the limitations of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall not apply to-- 7,a7 humanitarian assistance2 7,b7 assistance for the ,darfur region1 ,southern ,kordofan ,state1 ,blue ,nile ,state1 other marginalized areas and populations in ,sudan1 and ,abyei2 and 7,c7 assistance to support implementation of outstanding issues of the ,comprehensive ,peace ,agreement 7,,cpa71 mutual arrangements related to post-referendum issues associated with the ,,cpa1 or any other internationally recognized viable peace agreement in ,sudan4 7l7 ,trafficking in ,conflict ,minerals1 ,wildlife1 and ,other ,contraband 7#a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program may be made available for assistance for ,rwanda unless the ,secretary of ,state certifies to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,government of ,rwanda is implementing a policy to cease political1 military and_/or financial support to armed groups in the ,democratic of the ,congo 7,,drc7 that have violated human rights or are involved in the illegal exportation of minerals1 wildlife1 or other contraband4 7#b7 ,the restriction in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to assistance to improve border controls to prevent the illegal exportation of minerals1 wildlife1 and other contraband out of the ,,drc by such groups1 to protect humanitarian relief efforts1 to support the training and deployment of members of the ,rwandan military in international peacekeeping operations1 or to conduct operations against the ,lord's ,resistance ,army4 7m7 ,zimbabwe 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states executive director of each international financial institution to vote against any extension by the respective institution of any loan or grant to the ,government of ,zimbabwe1 except to meet basic human needs or to promote democracy1 unless the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the rule of law has been restored1 including respect for ownership and title to property1 and freedoms of expression1 association1 and assembly4 7#b7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act shall be made available for assistance for the central ,government of ,zimbabwe1 except for health and education1 unless the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports as required in paragraph 7#a71 and funds may be made available for macroeconomic growth assistance if the ,secretary reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that such government is implementing transparent fiscal policies1 including public disclosure of revenues from the extraction of natural resources4 ,east ,asia and the ,pacific #gjdc4 7a7 ,asia rebalancing initiative 7#a7 ,asia maritime security 7,a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program shall be made available for activities to strengthen maritime security in the ,asia region3 ,provided1 ,that prior to obligating such funds1 the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees on the uses of such funds on a country-by-country basis and on the specific regional strategic objectives supported by such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds may only be made available for programs for naval forces1 coast guards1 or other governmental maritime entities and nongovernmental organizations1 as appropriate1 directly engaged in maritime security issues1 and shall be coordinated with other ,united ,states ,government activities that seek to strengthen maritime security in such region4 7,b7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,international ,military ,education and ,training shall be made available for activities to promote the professionalism and capabilities of naval forces1 coast guard1 or other governmental maritime entities directly engaged in maritime security issues in the ,asia region1 including to counter piracy and facilitate cooperation on disaster relief efforts4 7,c7 ,in addition to the consultation requirement in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a multi-year strategy to increase cooperation on maritime security issues with countries in the ,asia region1 including a description of specific regional strategic objectives served by such funds3 ,provided1 ,that such strategy shall include clear goals and objectives1 and cost estimates for implementation on an annual1 country-by-country and regional basis4 7,d7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for equipment or training for the armed forces of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,e7 ,funds appropriated under titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act may be made available by the ,secretary of ,state for the participation by the ,united ,states in the ,information ,sharing ,centre located in ,singapore1 as established by the ,regional ,cooperation ,agreement on ,combating ,piracy and ,armed ,robbery ,against ,ships in ,asia4 7#b7 ,regional alliances and partnerships ,funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act that are made available for programs to strengthen regional alliances and partnerships among governments in the ,asia region should be matched to the maximum extent practicable and as appropriate from sources other than the ,united ,states ,government3 ,provided1 ,that prior to the obligation of funds for such programs1 the ,secretary of ,state shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that such regional alliance or partnership is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states1 and that the program or programs supporting such alliance serve specific strategic objectives1 including a description of such objectives and an explanation of how such programs are coordinated with other ,united ,states ,government programs to rebalance policy toward ,asia4 7#c7 ,economic growth and trade 7,a7 ,funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act that are made available for bilateral economic growth programs in the ,asia region shall also be made available to increase ,united ,states trade in such region1 and for assistance for capacity building activities relating to free trade agreements4 7,b7 ,funds appropriated under title ,,vi of this ,act shall be made available to increase ,united ,states trade in the ,asia region above amounts made available for such purposes in prior fiscal years4 7#d7 ,operations and assistance calculations ,not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees detailing the funds provided for the ,asia ,rebalancing ,initiative for operations and assistance for each fiscal year beginning in fiscal year #bjaa3 ,provided1 ,that such report shall include total amounts made available for such ,initiative for each fiscal year1 and shall specify the increased amounts for operations and assistance for the ,asia region to support such ,initiative4 7#e7 ,public diplomacy 7,a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,programs and ,economic ,support ,fund shall be made available for exchange programs for the ,asia region1 including for the ,young ,southeast ,asian ,leaders ,initiative1 which should be matched to the maximum extent practicable and as appropriate from sources other than the ,united ,states ,government3 ,provided1 ,that such ,initiative shall include the participation of representatives of democratic political parties and human rights organizations4 7,b7 ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing a clear and comprehensive narrative on ,united ,states foreign policy for the ,asia region1 including a description of steps taken to disseminate such narrative among such agencies4 7,c7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,international ,broadcasting ,operations that are made available for the ,asia region shall be made available to support the narrative required in subparagraph 7,b71 as appropriate3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations detailing the programs that are attributable to the ,asia ,rebalancing ,initiative1 including the costs of such programs4 7#f7 ,democracy and human rights 7,a7 ,funds appropriated by title ,,iii of this ,act for the ,asia ,rebalancing ,initiative shall be made available to promote and protect democracy and human rights in the ,asia region1 including for political parties1 civil society1 and organizations and individuals seeking to advance transparency1 accountability1 and the rule of law3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall also be made available1 through an open and competitive process1 to nongovernmental networks and alliances that seek to promote democracy1 human rights1 and the rule of law in the ,asia region3 ,provided further1 ,that to the maximum extent practicable1 such funds should be made available on a grant or cooperative agreement basis4 7,b7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,global ,health ,programs1 ,development ,assistance1 ,economic ,support ,fund1 and ,migration and ,refugee ,assistance shall be made available for programs to promote and preserve ,tibetan culture and the resilience of ,tibetan communities in ,india and ,nepal1 and to assist in the education and development of the next generation of ,tibetan leaders from such communities3 ,provided1 ,that such funds are in addition to amounts made available for programs inside ,tibet in subsection 7g77#b7 of this section4 7#g7 ,conflict resolution ,funds appropriated under titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act shall be made available to address and mitigate conflict in the ,asia region arising from ethnic1 religious1 and territorial disputes4 7#h7 ,definition ,for purposes of this subsection1 the ,asia region means countries and territories in ,oceania1 ,southeast ,asia1 and ,south ,asia1 and the ,indian and ,pacific ,oceans bordering those countries and territories4 7b7 ,burma 7#a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund may be made available for assistance for ,burma notwithstanding any other provision of law3 ,provided1 ,that no such funds shall be made available to any successor or affiliated organization of the ,state ,peace and ,development ,council 7,,spdc7 controlled by former ,,spdc members that promotes the repressive policies of the ,,spdc1 or to any individual or organization credibly alleged to have committed gross violations of human rights1 including against ,rohingyas and other minority groups3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds may be made available for programs administered by the ,office of ,transition ,initiatives1 ,,usaid1 for ethnic groups and civil society in ,burma to help sustain ceasefire agreements and further prospects for reconciliation and peace1 which may include support to representatives of ethnic armed groups for this purpose4 7#b7 ,funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act for assistance for ,burma-- 7,a7 may not be made available for budget support for the ,government of ,burma2 7,b7 shall be provided to strengthen civil society organizations in ,burma1 including as core support for such organizations2 7,c7 shall be made available for community-based organizations operating in ,thailand to provide food1 medical1 and other humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons in eastern ,burma1 in addition to assistance for ,burmese refugees from funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,migration and ,refugee ,assistance2 7,d7 shall be made available for parliamentary strengthening programs2 and 7,e7 shall be made available for ethnic and religious reconciliation programs1 including in ceasefire areas1 as appropriate1 and to address the ,rohingya and ,kachin crises4 7#c7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,international ,military ,education and ,training and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program may be made available for assistance for ,burma3 ,provided1 ,that the ,department of ,state may continue consultations with the armed forces of ,burma only on human rights and disaster response in a manner consistent with the prior fiscal year1 and following consultation with the appropriate congressional committees4 7#d7 ,funds made available by this ,act for assistance for ,burma shall be made available for the implementation of the democracy and human rights strategy required by section #gjdc7;b77#c77;,a7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf3 ,provided1 ,that the ,united ,states ,chief of ,mission in ,burma1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor1 ,department of ,state 7,,drl71 shall be responsible for democracy and human rights programs in ,burma3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees detailing steps taken by the ,united ,states and other international donors to protect human rights and address conflict in ,rakhine ,state4 7#e7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act shall only be made available for assistance for the central ,government of ,burma if the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that such government has implemented reforms1 in consultation with ,burma's political opposition and ethnic groups1 providing for free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections1 to include participation of citizens as voters and candidates3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state may waive the requirements of this paragraph if the ,secretary certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that to do so is important to the democratic development of ,burma1 including a detailed justification for such waiver4 7#f7 ,any new program or activity in ,burma initiated in fiscal year #bjae shall be subject to prior consultation with the appropriate congressional committees4 7#g7 ,notwithstanding any provision of law1 the position established by section #g of ,public ,law #aaj-bhf shall remain vacant following the expiration of the current term4 7#h7 7,a7 ,section #c7c7 of ,public ,law #aab-aib 7,october #e1 #bjab7 is amended by inserting after ,public ,law #aab-gd the phrase and shall also include the ,multilateral ,investment ,guarantee ,agency4 7,b7 ,the amendment made in subparagraph 7,a7 shall only take effect if the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations by ,september #cj1 #bjae that the ,government of ,burma has implemented reforms1 in consultation with ,burma's political opposition and ethnic groups1 providing for free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections4 7c7 ,cambodia 7#a7 ,funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act for assistance for ,cambodia shall be made available for democracy and human rights programs3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall not include the costs associated with a ,united ,states contribution to a ,khmer ,rouge tribunal3 ,provided further1 ,that decisions regarding the uses of such funds shall be the responsibility of the ,united ,states ,chief of ,mission in ,cambodia1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary for ,,drl1 and should include programs that seek to-- 7,a7 strengthen ,cambodian civil society2 7,b7 promote transparent and accountable parliamentary and electoral processes2 7,c7 provide access to justice for political prisoners and individuals whose land has been confiscated through extra-legal means2 7,d7 protect the rights1 livelihood and traditions of minority groups in ,cambodia2 7,e7 support research and documentation on the ,khmer ,rouge genocide1 including in a regional context2 and 7,f7 support efforts to educate the people of ,cambodia on such genocide4 7#b7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs under the heading ,development ,assistance shall be made available for basic education programs in ,cambodia4 7#c7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act may not be made available for a ,united ,states contribution to a ,khmer ,rouge tribunal until the ,secretary of ,state reports to the appropriate congressional committees on whether-- 7,a7 international donors1 in cooperation with the ,government of ,cambodia1 have determined an estimate of costs and a timeline associated with the winding down of such tribunal2 7,b7 the workings of the tribunal are free of interference by the ,government of ,cambodia2 and 7,c7 the ,government of ,cambodia is making financial contributions to such tribunal in a manner consistent with its pledges4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with international donors to the ,khmer ,rouge tribunal on a plan to reimburse the ,documentation ,center of ,cambodia for costs incurred in support of the work of such tribunal3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing the steps taken to develop such plan4 7d7 ,north ,korea 7#a7 ,funds made available under the heading ,international ,broadcasting ,operations in title ,i of this ,act shall be made available to maintain broadcasts into ,north ,korea4 7#b7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,migration and ,refugee ,assistance shall be made available for assistance for refugees from ,north ,korea1 including for protection activities in the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#c7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund may be made available for assistance for the government of ,north ,korea4 7e7 ,people's ,republic of ,china 7#a7 ,none of the funds appropriated under the heading ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs in this ,act may be obligated or expended for processing licenses for the export of satellites of ,united ,states origin 7including commercial satellites and satellite components7 to the ,people's ,republic of ,china unless1 at least #ae days in advance1 the ,committees on ,appropriations are notified of such proposed action4 7#b7 ,the terms and requirements of section #fbj7;h7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa shall apply to foreign assistance projects or activities of the ,people's ,liberation ,army 7,,pla7 of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 to include such projects or activities by any entity that is owned or controlled by1 or an affiliate of1 the ,,pla3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available pursuant to this ,act may be used to finance any grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement with the ,,pla1 or any entity that the ,secretary of ,state has reason to believe is owned or controlled by1 or an affiliate of1 the ,,pla4 7#c7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act for public diplomacy under title ,i and for assistance under titles ,,iii and ,,iv shall be made available to counter the influence of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 in accordance with the strategy required by section #gjdc7;e77#c7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf1 following consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7f7 ,philippines ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program that are available for assistance for the ,philippine army should only be made available in accordance with the conditions under this section in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7g7 ,tibet 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury should instruct the ,united ,states executive director of each international financial institution to use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to support financing of projects in ,tibet if such projects do not provide incentives for the migration and settlement of non-,tibetans into ,tibet or facilitate the transfer of ownership of ,tibetan land and natural resources to non-,tibetans1 are based on a thorough needs-assessment1 foster self-sufficiency of the ,tibetan people and respect ,tibetan culture and traditions1 and are subject to effective monitoring4 7#b7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund shall be made available to nongovernmental organizations to support activities which preserve cultural traditions and promote sustainable development1 education1 and environmental conservation in ,tibetan communities in the ,tibetan ,autonomous ,region and in other ,tibetan communities in ,china4 7h7 ,vietnam ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund shall be made available for remediation of dioxin contaminated sites in ,vietnam and may be made available for assistance for the ,government of ,vietnam1 including the military1 for such purposes1 and funds appropriated under the heading ,development ,assistance shall be made available for health_/disability activities in areas sprayed with ,agent ,orange or otherwise contaminated with dioxin4 ,south and ,central ,asia #gjdd4 7a7 ,afghanistan 7#a7 ,operations and reports 7,a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs1 ,embassy ,security1 ,construction1 and ,maintenance1 and ,operating ,expenses that are available for the construction and renovation of ,united ,states ,government facilities in ,afghanistan may not be made available if the purpose is to accommodate ,federal employee positions or to expand aviation facilities or assets above those notified by the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 or contractors in addition to those in place on the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the limitations in this paragraph shall not apply if funds are necessary to protect such facilities or the security1 health1 and welfare of ,united ,states personnel4 7,b7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs and ,operating ,expenses that are made available for operations in ,afghanistan1 #ae percent shall be withheld from obligation until the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,,usaid ,administrator1 submits to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 in classified form if necessary1 an update of the report required by section #gjdd7;a77#a77;,b7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf4 7#b7 ,assistance ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,economic ,support ,fund and ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement for assistance for ,afghanistan-- 7,a7 may not be used to support any program1 project1 or activity that-- 7i7 does not have regular oversight by the ,department of ,state or ,,usaid1 as appropriate1 to include site visits2 7ii7 involves any individual or organization that the ,secretary of ,state determines to be involved in corrupt practices2 or 7iii7 initiates new major infrastructure2 7,b7 shall only be made available for programs that the ,government of ,afghanistan or other ,afghan entity is capable of sustaining1 as appropriate and as determined by the ,united ,states ,chief of ,mission2 7,c7 shall be prioritized for programs that promote women's economic and political empowerment1 strengthen and protect the rights of women and girls1 and to implement the ,united ,states ,embassy ,kabul ,gender ,strategy2 and 7,d7 shall be implemented in accordance with all applicable audit policies of the ,department of ,state and ,,usaid4 7#c7 ,notification and certification requirement ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,economic ,support ,fund and ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement for assistance for the central ,government of ,afghanistan shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations1 and may not be obligated unless the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,government of ,afghanistan is-- 7,a7 implementing laws or policies to govern democratically and protect the rights of individuals and civil society2 7,b7 implementing the ,bilateral ,security ,agreement with the ,united ,states2 7,c7 taking consistent steps to protect and advance the rights of women and girls in ,afghanistan2 7,d7 implementing the necessary policies and procedures to comply with section #gjac of this ,act2 and 7,e7 reducing corruption and recovering stolen assets4 7#d7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,state1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 may waive the certification requirement of paragraph 7#c7 if the ,secretary of ,state determines that to do so is important to the national security interest of the ,united ,states and the ,secretary submits a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 in classified form if necessary1 on the justification for the waiver and the reasons why any part of the certification requirement of paragraph 7#c7 has not been met4 7#e7 ,rule of law programs ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act that are available for assistance for ,afghanistan1 not less than #ej1jjj1jjj shall be made available for rule of law programs3 ,provided1 ,that decisions regarding the uses of such funds shall be the responsibility of the ,coordinating ,director1 in consultation with other appropriate ,united ,states ,government officials in ,afghanistan1 and such ,director shall be consulted on the uses of all funds appropriated by this ,act for rule of law programs in ,afghanistan4 7#f7 ,funding reduction ,funds appropriated by this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs that are available for assistance for the ,government of ,afghanistan shall be reduced by #e for every #a that the ,government of ,afghanistan imposes in taxes1 duties1 penalties1 or other fees on the transport of property of the ,united ,states ,government 7including the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces71 entering or leaving ,afghanistan4 7#g7 ,endowment to empower women and girls ,funds appropriated under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund in this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs may be made available for an endowment to empower women and girls in ,afghanistan1 following consultation with the appropriate congressional committees4 7#h7 ,authorities 7,a7 ,funds appropriated under titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act that are made available for assistance for ,afghanistan may be made available-- 7i7 notwithstanding section #gjab of this ,act or any similar provision of law and section #ffj of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa2 and 7ii7 for reconciliation programs and disarmament1 demobilization1 and reintegration activities for former combatants who have renounced violence against the ,government of ,afghanistan in accordance with section #gjdf7;a77#b77;,b77ii7 of ,public ,law #aab-gd4 7,b7 ,section #gjdf7;a77#b77;,a7 of division ,i of ,public ,law #aab-gd shall apply to funds appropriated by this ,act for assistance for ,afghanistan4 7#i7 ,afghanistan regional transition ,funds made available by this ,act for assistance for ,afghanistan may be made available for programs in ,central and ,south ,asia relating to a transition in ,afghanistan1 including expanding ,afghanistan linkages within the region3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be the responsibility of the ,assistant ,secretary for the ,bureau of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs1 ,department of ,state1 and the coordinator designated pursuant to section #fja of the ,support for ,eastern ,european ,democracy 7,,seed7 ,act of #aihi 7,public ,law #aja-agi7 and section #ajb of the ,,freedom ,support ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-eaa73 ,provided further1 ,that such funds shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7#aj7 ,base rights ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,united ,states ,government to enter into a permanent basing rights agreement between the ,united ,states and ,afghanistan4 7b7 ,bangladesh ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,development ,assistance that are made available for assistance for ,bangladesh shall be made available for programs to improve labor conditions by strengthening the capacity of independent workers' organizations in ,bangladesh's readymade garment1 shrimp1 and fish export sectors4 7c7 ,nepal 7#a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program may be made available for assistance for ,nepal only if the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,government of ,nepal is investigating and prosecuting violations of human rights and the laws of war1 and the ,nepal army is cooperating fully with civilian judicial authorities1 including providing investigators access to witnesses1 documents1 and other information4 7#b7 ,the conditions in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to assistance for humanitarian relief and reconstruction activities in ,nepal1 or for training to participate in international peacekeeping missions4 7d7 ,pakistan 7#a7 ,certification ,requirement ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act under the headings ,economic ,support ,fund1 ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program for assistance for the ,government of ,pakistan may be made available unless the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,government of ,pakistan is-- 7,a7 cooperating with the ,united ,states in counterterrorism efforts against the ,haqqani ,network1 the ,quetta ,shura ,taliban1 ,lashkar e-,tayyiba1 ,jaish-e-,mohammed1 ,al-,qaeda1 and other domestic and foreign terrorist organizations1 including taking steps to end support for such groups and prevent them from basing and operating in ,pakistan and carrying out cross border attacks into neighboring countries2 7,b7 not supporting terrorist activities against ,united ,states or coalition forces in ,afghanistan1 and ,pakistan's military and intelligence agencies are not intervening extra-judicially into political and judicial processes in ,pakistan2 7,c7 dismantling improvised explosive device 7,,ied7 networks and interdicting precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of ,i,e,ds2 7,d7 preventing the proliferation of nuclear-related material and expertise2 7,e7 issuing visas in a timely manner for ,united ,states visitors engaged in counterterrorism efforts and assistance programs in ,pakistan2 and 7,f7 providing humanitarian organizations access to detainees1 internally displaced persons1 and other ,pakistani civilians affected by the conflict4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,state1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 may waive the certification requirement of paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary of ,state determines that to do so is important to the national security interest of the ,united ,states and the ,secretary submits a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 in classified form if necessary1 on the justification for the waiver and the reasons why any part of the certification requirement of paragraph 7#a7 has not been met4 7#c7 ,assistance 7,a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program for assistance for ,pakistan may be made available only to support counterterrorism and counterinsurgency capabilities in ,pakistan1 and are subject to section #fbj,m of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa4 7,b7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,economic ,support ,fund and ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining and ,related ,programs that are available for assistance for ,pakistan shall be made available to interdict precursor materials from ,pakistan to ,afghanistan that are used to manufacture ,i,e,ds1 including calcium ammonium nitrate2 to support programs to train border and customs officials in ,pakistan and ,afghanistan2 and for agricultural extension programs that encourage alternative fertilizer use among ,pakistani farmers4 7,c7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund that are made available for assistance for infrastructure projects in ,pakistan shall be implemented in a manner consistent with section #ejg7f7 of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfg7f774 7,d7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under titles ,,iii and ,,iv for assistance for ,pakistan may be made available notwithstanding any other provision of law1 except for this subsection4 7,e7 ,of the funds appropriated under titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act that are made available for assistance for ,pakistan1 #cc1jjj1jjj shall be withheld from obligation until the ,secretary of ,state reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that ,dr4 ,shakil ,afridi has been released from prison and cleared of all charges relating to the assistance provided to the ,united ,states in locating ,osama bin ,laden4 7#d7 ,scholarships for women 7,a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund that are made available for assistance for ,pakistan shall be made available to increase the number of scholarships for women under the ,merit and ,needs-,based ,scholarship ,program during fiscal year #bjae4 7,b7 ,the additional scholarships available pursuant to this subsection shall be awarded in accordance with other scholarship eligibility criteria already established by ,,usaid4 7,c7 ,additional scholarships funded pursuant to this subsection shall be awarded for a range of disciplines to improve the employability of graduates and to meet the needs of scholarship recipients4 7,d7 ,not less than #ej percent of the scholarships available under such ,program should be awarded to ,pakistani women4 7#e7 ,reports 7,a7 7i7 ,the spend plan required by section #gjgf of this ,act for assistance for ,pakistan shall include achievable and sustainable goals1 benchmarks for measuring progress1 and expected results regarding combating poverty and furthering development in ,pakistan1 countering extremism1 and establishing conditions conducive to the rule of law and transparent and accountable governance3 ,provided1 ,that such benchmarks may incorporate those required in title ,,iii of ,public ,law #aaa-gc1 as appropriate3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #f months after submission of such spend plan1 and each #f months thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations on the status of achieving the goals and benchmarks in such plan4 7ii7 ,the ,secretary of ,state should suspend assistance for the ,government of ,pakistan if any report required by paragraph 7,a77i7 indicates that ,pakistan is failing to make measurable progress in meeting such goals or benchmarks4 7,b7 ,not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations detailing the costs and objectives associated with significant infrastructure projects supported by the ,united ,states in ,pakistan1 and an assessment of the extent to which such projects achieve such objectives4 7e7 ,sri ,lanka 7#a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program may be made available for assistance for ,sri ,lanka1 no defense export license may be issued1 and no military equipment or technology shall be sold or transferred to ,sri ,lanka pursuant to the authorities contained in this ,act or any other ,act1 unless the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,government of ,sri ,lanka is meeting the conditions under this subsection in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7#b7 ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to assistance for humanitarian demining1 disaster relief1 and aerial and maritime surveillance4 7#c7 ,if the ,secretary makes the certification required in paragraph 7#a71 funds appropriated under the heading ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program that are made available for assistance for ,sri ,lanka should be used to support the recruitment of ,tamils into the ,sri ,lankan military in an inclusive and transparent manner1 ,tamil language training for ,sinhalese military personnel1 and human rights training for all military personnel4 7#d7 ,funds appropriated under the heading ,international ,military ,education and ,training 7,,imet7 in this ,act that are available for assistance for ,sri ,lanka1 may be made available only for training related to international peacekeeping operations and expanded ,,imet3 ,provided1 ,that the limitation in this paragraph shall not apply to maritime security4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states executive directors of the international financial institutions to vote against any loan1 agreement1 or other financial support for ,sri ,lanka except to meet basic human needs1 unless the ,secretary of ,state makes the certification to the ,committees on ,appropriations required in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,regional programs 7#a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund for assistance for ,afghanistan and ,pakistan may be provided1 notwithstanding any other provision of law that restricts assistance to foreign countries1 for cross border stabilization and development programs between ,afghanistan and ,pakistan1 or between either country and the ,central ,asian countries4 7#b7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement that are available for assistance for countries in ,south and ,central ,asia should be made available to enhance the recruitment1 retention1 and professionalism of women in police and other security forces4 western hemisphere #gjde4 7a7 ,central american migration prevention and response 7#a7 ,strategy ,not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 and after consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies and the ,committees on ,appropriations1 shall submit to such ,committees a strategy to address the key factors in the countries in ,central ,america contributing to the migration of unaccompanied1 undocumented minors to the ,united ,states3 ,provided1 ,that such strategy shall include a clear mission statement1 achievable goals and objectives1 benchmarks1 timelines1 and a spend plan3 ,provided further1 ,that funds appropriated under titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs shall be made available to implement such strategy1 subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7#b7 ,border security ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall address the need for greater border security for the countries in ,central ,america and for ,mexico1 particularly the southern border of ,mexico3 ,provided1 ,that funds shall be made available by this ,act to assist such countries to improve border security4 7#c7 ,economic and social development ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include economic and social development programs1 with a focus on communities that are major contributors of unaccompanied migrants and where there is significant gang activity4 7#d7 ,judicial and law enforcement reform ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include judicial and police reform and capacity building programs1 with a focus on strengthening judicial independence and community policing4 7#e7 ,trafficking in persons ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include activities to combat human trafficking in ,central ,america1 including through the use of forensic technology3 ,provided1 ,that funds in this ,act shall be made available to support a multi-faceted approach to combat human trafficking in ,guatemala4 7#f7 ,repatriation and reintegration ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall address the need for the safe repatriation and reintegration of minors into families or family-like settings3 ,provided1 ,that funds shall be made available to support repatriation facilities for the processing of undocumented migrants returning from the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,not later than #fj days after submission of the strategy required by paragraph 7#a71 and every #abj days thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,,usaid ,administrator1 shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations on progress toward achieving the goals and objectives contained in such strategy and an updated spend plan1 as appropriate3 ,provided1 ,that such report shall specify the amount of funds obligated and expended pursuant to this section by country and the steps taken by the government of each country to-- 7,a7 improve border security2 7,b7 enforce laws and policies to reduce the flow of illegal migrants to the ,united ,states1 including to increase penalties for human smuggling2 7,c7 conduct public outreach campaigns to explain the dangers of the journey to the southwest border of the ,united ,states1 and to inform potential migrants of relevant ,united ,states immigration laws2 and 7,d7 cooperate with ,united ,states ,federal agencies to facilitate and expedite the return1 repatriation1 and reintegration of illegal migrants arriving at the southwest border of the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,suspension of assistance ,the ,secretary of ,state shall suspend further obligation of funds provided pursuant to this subsection for assistance for the government of a country if the ,secretary determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that such government is not taking the steps specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#g74 7b7 ,colombia 7#a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act and made available to the ,department of ,state for assistance for the ,government of ,colombia may be used to support a unified campaign against narcotics trafficking1 organizations designated as ,foreign ,terrorist ,organizations1 and other criminal or illegal armed groups1 and to take actions to protect human health and welfare in emergency circumstances1 including undertaking rescue operations3 ,provided1 ,that the first through fifth provisos of paragraph 7#a71 and paragraph 7#c7 of section #gjde7;a7 of division ,i of ,public ,law #aab-gd shall continue in effect during fiscal year #bjae and shall apply to funds appropriated by this ,act and made available for assistance for ,colombia as if included in this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #aj percent of the funds appropriated by this ,act for the ,colombian national police for aerial drug eradication programs may not be used for the aerial spraying of chemical herbicides unless the ,secretary of ,state certifies to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the herbicides do not pose unreasonable risks or adverse effects to humans1 including pregnant women and children1 or the environment1 including endemic species3 ,provided further1 ,that any complaints of harm to health or licit crops caused by such aerial spraying shall be thoroughly investigated and evaluated1 and fair compensation paid in a timely manner for meritorious claims3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund1 not less than #acc1jjj1jjj shall be apportioned directly to ,,usaid for alternative development_/institution building1 local governance programs1 and support for victims of the violence in ,colombia4 7#b7 ,limitation ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program that are available for assistance for ,colombia1 #be percent may be obligated only in accordance with the conditions under section #gjde in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7c7 ,cuba ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund should be made available for programs in ,cuba4 7d7 ,guatemala ,funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for assistance for the ,guatemalan army only in accordance with the conditions under section #gjde in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7e7 ,haiti 7#a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for assistance for the central ,government of ,haiti until the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,government of ,haiti-- 7,a7 is taking steps to hold free and fair parliamentary elections and to seat a new ,haitian ,parliament2 7,b7 is selecting judges in a transparent manner and respecting the independence of the judiciary2 7,c7 is combating corruption1 including implementing the anti-corruption law by prosecuting corrupt officials2 and 7,d7 is improving governance and implementing financial transparency and accountability requirements for government institutions4 7#b7 ,the ,government of ,haiti shall be eligible to purchase defense articles and services under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq47 for the ,coast ,guard4 7f7 ,honduras 7#a7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program that are available for assistance for the ,honduran army and police1 #be percent may be obligated only in accordance with the conditions under section #gjde in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7#b7 ,the restriction in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to assistance to promote transparency1 anti-corruption1 border and maritime security1 respect for the rule of law within the army and police1 and to combat human trafficking4 7g7 ,mexico 7#a7 ,prior to the obligation of #ae percent of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program that are available for assistance for the ,mexican army and police1 the ,secretary of ,state shall report in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,government of ,mexico is meeting the conditions under section #gjde in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7#b7 ,the restriction in paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to assistance to promote transparency1 anti-corruption1 border and maritime security1 and respect for the rule of law within the army and police4 7#c7 ,not later than #de days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,commissioner for the ,united ,states ,section of the ,international ,boundary and ,water ,commission 7,,ibwc71 shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations on the efforts to work with the ,mexico ,section of the ,,ibwc and the ,government of ,mexico to establish mechanisms to improve the transparency of data on1 and predictability of1 the water deliveries from ,mexico to the ,united ,states to meet annual water apportionments to the ,rio ,grande1 in accordance with the #aidd ,treaty between the ,united ,states and ,mexico ,respecting ,utilization of ,waters of the ,colorado and ,tijuana ,rivers and of the ,rio ,grande1 and on actions taken to minimize or eliminate the water deficits owed to the ,united ,states in the current #e-year cycle by the end of such cycle3 ,provided1 ,that such report shall include a projection of the balance of the water delivery deficit at the end of the current #e-year cycle1 as well as the estimated impact to the ,united ,states of a negative delivery balance4 7h7 ,aircraft operations and maintenance ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the costs of operations and maintenance1 including fuel1 of aircraft funded by this ,act should be borne by the recipient country4 7i7 ,trade ,capacity ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,development ,assistance and ,economic ,support ,fund should be made available for labor and environmental capacity building activities relating to free trade agreements with countries of ,central ,america1 ,colombia1 ,peru1 and the ,dominican ,republic4 prohibition of payments to united nations members #gjdf4 ,none of the funds appropriated or made available pursuant to titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act for carrying out the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 may be used to pay in whole or in part any assessments1 arrearages1 or dues of any member of the ,united ,nations or1 from funds appropriated by this ,act to carry out chapter #a of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 the costs for participation of another country's delegation at international conferences held under the auspices of multilateral or international organizations4 ,war crimes tribunals #gjdg4 ,if the ,president determines that doing so will contribute to a just resolution of charges regarding genocide or other violations of international humanitarian law1 the ,president may direct a drawdown pursuant to section #eeb7;c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa of up to #cj1jjj1jjj of commodities and services for the ,united ,nations ,war ,crimes ,tribunal established with regard to the former ,yugoslavia by the ,united ,nations ,security ,council or such other tribunals or commissions as the ,council may establish or authorize to deal with such violations1 without regard to the ceiling limitation contained in paragraph 7#b7 thereof3 ,provided1 ,that the determination required under this section shall be in lieu of any determinations otherwise required under section #eeb7;c73 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available pursuant to this section shall be made available subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,,united ,,nations #gjdh4 7a7 ,transparency and accountability ,of the funds appropriated under title ,i and under the heading ,international ,organizations and ,programs in title ,v of this ,act that are available for contributions to the ,united ,nations 7including the ,department of ,peacekeeping ,operations71 any ,united ,nations agency1 or the ,organization of ,american ,states1 #ae percent may not be obligated for such organization1 department1 or agency until the ,secretary of ,state reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the organization1 department1 or agency is-- 7#a7 posting on a publicly available ,web site1 consistent with privacy regulations and due process1 regular financial and programmatic audits of such organization1 department1 or agency1 and providing the ,united ,states ,government with necessary access to such financial and performance audits2 and 7#b7 effectively implementing and enforcing policies and procedures which reflect best practices as defined in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act7 for the protection of whistleblowers from retaliation1 including best practices for-- 7,a7 protection against retaliation for internal and lawful public disclosures2 7,b7 legal burdens of proof2 7,c7 statutes of limitation for reporting retaliation2 7,d7 access to independent adjudicative bodies1 including external arbitration2 and 7,e7 results that eliminate the effects of proven retaliation4 7b7 ,restrictions on ,united ,nations ,delegations and ,organizations 7#a7 ,none of the funds made available under title ,i of this ,act may be used to pay expenses for any ,united ,states delegation to any specialized agency1 body1 or commission of the ,united ,nations if such agency1 body1 or commission is chaired or presided over by a country1 the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined1 for purposes of section #f7;j77#a7 of the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi as continued in effect pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #bdje7;j77#a771 supports international terrorism4 7#b7 ,none of the funds made available under title ,i of this ,act may be used by the ,secretary of ,state as a contribution to any organization1 agency1 commission1 or program within the ,united ,nations system if such organization1 agency1 commission1 or program is chaired or presided over by a country the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined1 for purposes of section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 section #dj of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act1 section #f7;j77#a7 of the ,export ,administration ,act of #aigi1 or any other provision of law1 is a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,state may waive the restriction in this subsection if the ,secretary reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that to do so is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,united nations human rights council ,funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available to support the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council only if the ,secretary of ,state reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that participation in the ,council is in the national interest of the ,united ,states3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations not later than ,september #cj1 #bjae1 on the resolutions considered in the ,united ,nations ,human ,rights ,council during the previous #ab months1 and on steps taken to remove ,israel as a permanent agenda item4 7d7 ,united ,nations ,relief and ,works ,agency ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report in writing to the ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #de days after enactment of this ,act on whether the ,united ,nations ,relief and ,works ,agency is-- 7#a7 utilizing ,operations ,support ,officers in the ,west ,bank1 ,gaza1 and other fields of operation to inspect ,,unrwa installations and reporting any inappropriate use2 7#b7 acting promptly to address any staff or beneficiary violation of its own policies 7including the policies on neutrality and impartiality of employees7 and the legal requirements under section #cja7;c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa2 7#c7 implementing procedures to maintain the neutrality of its facilities1 including implementing a no-weapons policy1 and conducting regular inspections of its installations1 to ensure they are only used for humanitarian or other appropriate purposes2 7#d7 taking necessary and appropriate measures to ensure it is operating in compliance with the conditions of section #cja7;c7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa and continuing regular reporting to the ,department of ,state on actions it has taken to ensure conformance with such conditions2 7#e7 taking steps to ensure the content of all educational materials currently taught in ,,unrwa-administered schools and summer camps is consistent with the values of human rights1 dignity1 and tolerance and does not induce incitement2 7#f7 not engaging in operations with financial institutions or related entities in violation of relevant ,united ,states law1 and is taking steps to improve the financial transparency of the organization2 and 7#g7 in compliance with the ,united ,nations ,board of ,auditors' biennial audit requirements and is implementing in a timely fashion the ,board's recommendations4 7e7 ,united ,nations ,capital ,master ,plan ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for the design1 renovation1 or construction of the ,united ,nations ,headquarters in ,new ,york4 7f7 ,waiver ,the restrictions imposed by or pursuant to subsection 7a7 may be waived on a case-by-case basis by the ,secretary of ,state if the ,secretary determines and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that such waiver is necessary to avert or respond to a humanitarian crisis4 7g7 ,report ,not later than #de days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations detailing the amount of funds available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjae for contributions to any organization1 department1 agency1 or program within the ,united ,nations system or any international program that are withheld from obligation or expenditure due to any provision of law3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state shall update such report each time additional funds are withheld by operation of any provision of law3 ,provided further1 ,that the reprogramming of any withheld funds identified in such report1 including updates thereof1 shall be subject to prior consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations4 community-based police assistance #gjdi4 7a7 ,authority ,funds made available by titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act to carry out the provisions of chapter #a of part ,i and chapters #d and #f of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 may be used1 notwithstanding section #ffj of that ,act1 to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of civilian police authority through training and technical assistance in human rights1 the rule of law1 anti-corruption1 strategic planning1 and through assistance to foster civilian police roles that support democratic governance1 including assistance for programs to prevent conflict1 respond to disasters1 address gender-based violence1 and foster improved police relations with the communities they serve4 7b7 ,notification ,assistance provided under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 prohibition on promotion of tobacco #gjej4 ,none of the funds provided by this ,act shall be available to promote the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products1 or to seek the reduction or removal by any foreign country of restrictions on the marketing of tobacco or tobacco products1 except for restrictions which are not applied equally to all tobacco or tobacco products of the same type4 international conferences #gjea4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to send or otherwise pay for the attendance of more than #ej employees of agencies or departments of the ,united ,states ,government who are stationed in the ,united ,states1 at any single international conference occurring outside the ,united ,states1 unless the ,secretary of ,state reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations at least #e days in advance that such attendance is important to the national interest3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section the term international conference shall mean a conference attended by representatives of the ,united ,states ,government and of foreign governments1 international organizations1 or nongovernmental organizations4 aircraft transfer and coordination #gjeb4 7a7 ,transfer ,authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation1 aircraft procured with funds appropriated by this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs under the headings ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs1 ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 ,andean ,counterdrug ,initiative1 and ,andean ,counterdrug ,programs may be used for any other program and in any region1 including for the transportation of active and standby ,civilian ,response ,corps personnel and equipment during a deployment3 ,provided1 ,that the responsibility for policy decisions and justification for the use of such transfer authority shall be the responsibility of the ,secretary of ,state and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,state and this responsibility shall not be delegated4 7b7 ,property ,disposal ,the authority provided in subsection 7a7 shall apply only after the ,secretary of ,state determines and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the equipment is no longer required to meet programmatic purposes in the designated country or region3 ,provided1 ,that any such transfer shall be subject to prior consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7c7 ,aircraft ,coordination 7#a7 ,the uses of aircraft purchased or leased by the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 with funds made available in this ,act or prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs shall be coordinated under the authority of the appropriate ,chief of ,mission3 ,provided1 ,that such aircraft may be used to transport1 on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis1 ,federal and non-,federal personnel supporting ,department of ,state and ,,usaid programs and activities3 ,provided further1 ,that official travel for other agencies for other purposes may be supported on a reimbursable basis1 or without reimbursement when traveling on a space available basis3 ,provided further1 ,that funds received by the ,department of ,state for the use of aircraft owned1 leased1 or chartered by the ,department of ,state may be credited to the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund and shall be available for expenses related to the purchase1 lease1 maintenance1 chartering1 or operation of such aircraft4 7#b7 ,the requirement and authorities of this subsection shall only apply to aircraft1 the primary purpose of which is the transportation of personnel4 parking fines and real property taxes owed by foreign governments #gjec4 ,the terms and conditions of section #gjee of division ,f of ,public ,law #aaa-aag shall apply to this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the date ,september #cj1 #bjji in subsection 7f77#b77;,b7 shall be deemed to be ,september #cj1 #bjad4 landmines and cluster munitions #gjed4 7a7 ,landmines ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 demining equipment available to the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,department of ,state and used in support of the clearance of landmines and unexploded ordnance for humanitarian purposes may be disposed of on a grant basis in foreign countries1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary of ,state may prescribe4 7b7 ,cluster ,munitions ,no military assistance shall be furnished for cluster munitions1 no defense export license for cluster munitions may be issued1 and no cluster munitions or cluster munitions technology shall be sold or transferred1 unless-- 7#a7 the submunitions of the cluster munitions1 after arming1 do not result in more than #a percent unexploded ordnance across the range of intended operational environments1 and the agreement applicable to the assistance1 transfer1 or sale of such cluster munitions or cluster munitions technology specifies that the cluster munitions will only be used against clearly defined military targets and will not be used where civilians are known to be present or in areas normally inhabited by civilians2 or 7#b7 such assistance1 license1 sale1 or transfer is for the purpose of demilitarizing or permanently disposing of such cluster munitions4 prohibition on publicity or propaganda #gjee4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be used for publicity or propaganda purposes within the ,united ,states not authorized before the date of the enactment of this ,act by the ,congress3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #be1jjj may be made available to carry out the provisions of section #caf of ,public ,law #if-ecc4 limitation on residence expenses #gjef4 ,of the funds appropriated or made available pursuant to title ,,ii of this ,act1 not to exceed #ajj1ejj shall be for official residence expenses of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development during the current fiscal year4 ,united states agency for international development management 7including transfer of funds7 #gjeg4 7a7 ,authority ,up to #ic1jjj1jjj of the funds made available in title ,,iii of this ,act pursuant to or to carry out the provisions of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa may be used by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 to hire and employ individuals in the ,united ,states and overseas on a limited appointment basis pursuant to the authority of sections #cjh and #cji of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj4 7b7 ,restrictions 7#a7 ,the number of individuals hired in any fiscal year pursuant to the authority contained in subsection 7a7 may not exceed #age4 7#b7 ,the authority to hire individuals contained in subsection 7a7 shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 7c7 ,conditions ,the authority of subsection 7a7 should only be used to the extent that an equivalent number of positions that are filled by personal services contractors or other non-direct hire employees of ,,usaid1 who are compensated with funds appropriated to carry out part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 are eliminated4 7d7 ,program ,account ,charged ,the account charged for the cost of an individual hired and employed under the authority of this section shall be the account to which such individual's responsibilities primarily relate3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available to carry out this section may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated by this ,act in title ,,ii under the heading ,operating ,expenses4 7e7 ,foreign ,service ,limited ,extensions ,individuals hired and employed by ,,usaid1 with funds made available in this ,act or prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs1 pursuant to the authority of section #cji of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj1 may be extended for a period of up to #d years notwithstanding the limitation set forth in such section4 7f7 ,disaster ,surge ,capacity ,funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act to carry out part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa may be used1 in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes1 for the cost 7including the support costs7 of individuals detailed to or employed by ,,usaid whose primary responsibility is to carry out programs in response to natural disasters1 or man-made disasters subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7g7 ,personal ,services ,contractors ,funds appropriated by this ,act to carry out chapter #a of part ,i1 chapter #d of part ,,ii1 and section #ffg of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 and title ,,ii of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7,public ,law #hc-dhj71 may be used by ,,usaid to employ up to #dj personal services contractors in the ,united ,states1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for the purpose of providing direct1 interim support for new or expanded overseas programs and activities managed by the agency until permanent direct hire personnel are hired and trained3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #ae of such contractors shall be assigned to any bureau or office3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds appropriated to carry out title ,,ii of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7,public ,law #hc-dhj71 may be made available only for personal services contractors assigned to the ,office of ,food for ,peace4 7h7 ,small ,business ,in entering into multiple award indefinite-quantity contracts with funds appropriated by this ,act1 ,,usaid may provide an exception to the fair opportunity process for placing task orders under such contracts when the order is placed with any category of small or small disadvantaged business4 7i7 ,senior ,foreign ,service ,limited ,appointments ,individuals hired pursuant to the authority provided by section #gjei7o7 of division ,f of ,public ,law #aaa-aag may be assigned to or support programs in ,afghanistan or ,pakistan with funds made available in this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs4 7j7 ,local sustainable development ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act and after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,,usaid ,administrator shall submit to such committees a plan1 including a timeline and resources required by fiscal year1 to incorporate the following components into ,,usaid ,foreign ,service training1 assignment1 and promotion practices in order to enable all ,foreign ,service ,officers to effectively apply local sustainable development principles to ,,usaid assistance programs3 7#a7 a time period for overseas assignments that facilitates sustainable development1 and which includes the option of extending such assignments2 7#b7 sufficient foreign language training2 7#c7 expertise in one or more program areas2 7#d7 work objectives that give ,foreign ,service ,officers primary responsibility for developing relationships with1 and building the capacity of1 local nongovernmental and governmental entities1 and supporting grants to and cooperative agreements with such entities to design and implement small-scale1 sustainable programs1 projects1 and activities across all development sectors2 7#e7 incentives1 including training1 compensation1 and career development opportunities including promotions1 to encourage such officers to carry out their responsibilities2 and 7#f7 procedures to ensure that the responsibilities and assignments of relevant locally employed staff are fully integrated with the work of such officers4 global health activities #gjeh4 7a7 ,in general ,funds appropriated by titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act that are made available for bilateral assistance for child survival activities or disease programs including activities relating to research on1 and the prevention1 treatment and control of1 ,,hiv_/,,aids may be made available notwithstanding any other provision of law except for provisions under the heading ,global ,health ,programs and the ,united ,states ,leadership ,against ,,hiv_/,,aids1 ,tuberculosis1 and ,malaria ,act of #bjjc 7#aag ,stat4 #gaa2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja et seq471 as amended3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act1 not less than #ege1jjj1jjj should be made available for family planning_/reproductive health1 including in areas where population growth threatens biodiversity or endangered species4 7b7 ,global ,fund 7#a7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act that are available for a contribution to the ,global ,fund to ,fight ,,aids1 ,tuberculosis and ,malaria 7,global ,fund71 #aj percent should be withheld from obligation until the ,secretary of ,state determines and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that-- 7,a7 the ,global ,fund is maintaining and implementing a policy of transparency1 including the authority of the ,global ,fund ,office of the ,inspector ,general 7,,oig7 to publish ,,oig reports on a public ,web site2 7,b7 the ,global ,fund is providing sufficient resources to maintain an independent ,,oig that-- 7i7 reports directly to the ,board of the ,global ,fund2 7ii7 maintains a mandate to conduct thorough investigations and programmatic audits1 free from undue interference2 and 7iii7 compiles regular1 publicly published audits and investigations of financial1 programmatic1 and reporting aspects of the ,global ,fund1 its grantees1 recipients1 sub-recipients1 and ,local ,fund ,agents2 7,c7 the ,global ,fund maintains an effective whistleblower policy to protect whistleblowers from retaliation1 including confidential procedures for reporting possible misconduct or irregularities2 and 7,d7 the ,global ,fund is implementing the recommendations contained in the ,consolidated ,transformation ,plan approved by the ,board of the ,global ,fund on ,november #ba1 #bjaa4 7#b7 ,the withholding required by this subsection shall not be in addition to funds that are withheld from the ,global ,fund in fiscal year #bjae pursuant to the application of any other provision contained in this or any other ,act4 7c7 ,contagious ,infectious ,disease ,outbreaks ,if the ,secretary of ,state determines and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that an international infectious disease outbreak is sustained1 severe1 and is spreading internationally1 or that it is in the national interest to respond to a ,public ,health ,emergency of ,international ,concern1 funds made available under title ,,iii of this ,act may be made available to combat such infectious disease or public health emergency3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available pursuant to the authority of this subsection shall be subject to prior consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations4 gender equality #gjei4 7a7 ,gender ,equality ,funds appropriated by this ,act shall be made available to promote gender equality in ,united ,states ,government diplomatic and development efforts by raising the status1 increasing the participation1 and protecting the rights of women and girls worldwide4 7b7 ,women's leadership ,of the funds appropriated by title ,,iii of this ,act1 not less than #ej1jjj1jjj shall be made available to increase leadership opportunities for women in countries where women and girls suffer discrimination due to law1 policy1 or practice1 by strengthening protections for women's political status1 expanding women's participation in political parties and elections1 and increasing women's opportunities for leadership positions in the public and private sectors at the local1 provincial1 and national levels4 7c7 ,gender-,based violence 7#a7 7,a7 ,of the funds appropriated by titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act1 not less than #aej1jjj1jjj shall be made available to implement a multi-year strategy to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in countries where it is common in conflict and non-conflict settings4 7,b7 ,funds appropriated by titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act that are available to train foreign police1 judicial1 and military personnel1 including for international peacekeeping operations1 shall address1 where appropriate1 prevention and response to gender-based violence and trafficking in persons1 and shall promote the integration of women into the police and other security forces4 7#b7 ,department of ,state and ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development gender programs shall incorporate coordinated efforts to combat a variety of forms of gender-based violence1 including child marriage1 rape1 female genital cutting and mutilation1 and domestic violence1 among other forms of gender-based violence in conflict and non-conflict settings4 7d7 ,women1 ,peace1 and ,security ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,development ,assistance1 ,economic ,support ,fund1 and ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement should be made available to support a multi-year strategy to expand1 and improve coordination of1 ,united ,states ,government efforts to empower women as equal partners in conflict prevention1 peace building1 transitional processes1 and reconstruction efforts in countries affected by conflict or in political transition1 and to ensure the equitable provision of relief and recovery assistance to women and girls4 ,,sector ,,allocations #gjfj4 7a7 ,education 7#a7 ,basic education 7,a7 ,of the funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act1 not less than #hjj1jjj1jjj should be made available for assistance for basic education1 and such funds may be made available notwithstanding any provision of law that restricts assistance to foreign countries1 except for the conditions provided in this subsection3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #fj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 shall report to the ,committees on ,appropriations on the status of cumulative unobligated balances and obligated1 but unexpended1 balances in each country where ,,usaid provides basic education assistance and such report shall also include details on the types of contracts and grants provided and the goals and objectives of such assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator shall update such report on a monthly basis thereafter until the unobligated and unexpended balances for such assistance are less than the amount made available by this paragraph for basic education assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that the initial report shall also include a detailed plan1 timeline1 and the current status of assistance for basic education4 7,b7 ,,usaid shall ensure that programs supported with funds appropriated for basic education in this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs are integrated1 as appropriate1 with health1 agriculture1 governance1 and economic and social development activities to address the broader needs of target populations3 ,provided1 ,that ,,usaid shall work to achieve quality universal basic education by-- 7i7 assisting foreign governments1 nongovernmental1 and multilateral organizations working in developing countries to provide children with a quality basic education1 including through strengthening host country educational systems2 and 7ii7 promoting basic education as the foundation for comprehensive community development programs4 7,c7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under title ,,iii for basic education1 not less than #de1jjj1jjj shall be made available for a contribution to multilateral partnerships that support education4 7#b7 ,higher education ,of the funds appropriated by title ,,iii of this ,act1 not less than #bbe1jjj1jjj shall be made available for assistance for higher education1 of which not less than #ce1jjj1jjj shall be to support such programs in ,africa1 including #ag1ejj1jjj for human and institutional capacity development partnerships between higher education institutions in ,africa and the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,definition ,for purposes of funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act1 the term democracy programs in section #gjcb7;c7 of this ,act shall also include programs to rescue scholars1 and fellowships1 scholarships1 and exchanges in the ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa for academic professionals and university students from countries in such region1 subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7b7 ,countering violent extremism ,funds appropriated by titles ,i1 ,,iii1 and ,,iv of this ,act may be made available for programs to reduce support for foreign terrorist organizations 7,f,t,os71 as designated pursuant to section #bai of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act1 through messaging campaigns to damage their appeal2 programs for potential supporters of violent extremism2 counter radicalization and rehabilitation programs in prisons2 job training and social reintegration for former supporters of ,f,t,os2 law enforcement training programs2 and capacity building for civil society organizations to combat radicalization in local communities3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this subsection the term countering violent extremism shall be defined as non-coercive interventions aimed directly at reducing public support for ,f,t,os3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a multi-year strategy to counter violent extremism1 including a description of the objectives of such strategy1 oversight mechanisms for programs to carry out such strategy1 and multi-year cost estimates4 7c7 ,environment ,programs 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act1 not less than #a1aec1ejj1jjj should be made available for environment programs4 7#b7 ,clean energy ,the limitation in section #gjha7;b7 of division ,f of ,public ,law #aaa-aag shall continue in effect during fiscal year #bjae as if part of this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the proviso contained in such section shall not apply4 7#c7 ,adaptation and mitigation ,funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for ,united ,states contributions to multilateral environmental funds and facilities to support adaptation and mitigation programs only in accordance with the directives under this subsection in the joint explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7#d7 ,sustainable landscapes and biodiversity ,of the funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act1 not less than #abc1ejj1jjj shall be made available for sustainable landscapes programs and1 in addition1 not less than #bej1jjj1jjj shall be made available to protect biodiversity1 and shall not be used to support or promote the expansion of industrial scale logging or any other industrial scale extractive activity into areas that were primary_/intact tropical forest as of ,december #cj1 #bjac3 ,provided1 ,that of the funds made available for the ,central ,african ,regional ,program for the ,environment and other tropical forest programs in the ,congo ,basin1 not less than #ag1ejj1jjj shall be apportioned directly to the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service 7,,usfws73 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available for the ,department of the ,interior 7,,doi7 for programs in the ,mayan ,biosphere ,reserve shall be apportioned directly to the ,,doi3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds shall be made available to support other international conservation programs of the ,,usfws1 programs of the ,united ,states ,forest ,service1 and programs to protect great apes and other endangered species4 7#e7 ,wildlife ,poaching and ,trafficking 7,a7 ,not less than #ee1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act shall be made available to combat the transnational threat of wildlife poaching and trafficking1 including not less than #aj1jjj1jjj for programs to combat rhinoceros poaching4 7,b7 ,none of the funds appropriated under title ,,iv of this ,act may be made available for training or other assistance for any military unit or personnel that the ,secretary of ,state determines has been credibly alleged to have participated in wildlife poaching or trafficking1 unless the ,secretary reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that to do so is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,authority ,funds appropriated by this ,act to carry out the provisions of sections #ajc through #ajf1 and chapter #d of part ,,ii1 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa may be used1 notwithstanding any other provision of law except for the provisions of this subsection and subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations1 to support environment programs4 7#g7 ,extraction of natural resources 7,a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act shall be made available to promote and support transparency and accountability of expenditures and revenues related to the extraction of natural resources1 including by strengthening implementation and monitoring of the ,extractive ,industries ,transparency ,initiative1 implementing and enforcing section #hbjd of ,public ,law #aaj-bdf and to prevent the sale of conflict diamonds1 and provide technical assistance to promote independent audit mechanisms and support civil society participation in natural resource management4 7,b7 7i7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall inform the management of the international financial institutions and post on the ,department of the ,treasury's ,web site that it is the policy of the ,united ,states to vote against any assistance by such institutions 7including but not limited to any loan1 credit1 grant1 or guarantee7 for the extraction and export of a natural resource if the government of the country has in place laws1 regulations1 or procedures to prevent or limit the public disclosure of company payments as required by section #aejd of ,public ,law #aaa-bjc1 and unless such government has adopted laws1 regulations1 or procedures in the sector in which assistance is being considered for-- 7,i7 accurately accounting for and public disclosure of payments to the host government by companies involved in the extraction and export of natural resources2 7,,ii7 the independent auditing of accounts receiving such payments and public disclosure of the findings of such audits2 and 7,,iii7 public disclosure of such documents as ,host ,government ,agreements1 ,concession ,agreements1 and bidding documents1 allowing in any such dissemination or disclosure for the redaction of1 or exceptions for1 information that is commercially proprietary or that would create competitive disadvantage4 7ii7 ,the requirements of clause 7i7 shall not apply to assistance for the purpose of building the capacity of such government to meet the requirements of this subparagraph4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury or the ,secretary of ,state1 as appropriate1 shall instruct the ,united ,states executive director of each international financial institution and the ,united ,states representatives to all forest-related multilateral financing mechanisms and processes to vote against any financing to support or promote the expansion of industrial scale logging or any other industrial scale extractive activity into areas that were primary_/intact tropical forest as of ,december #cj1 #bjac4 7,d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states executive director of each international financial institution that it is the policy of the ,united ,states to vote in relation to any loan1 grant1 strategy1 or policy of such institution to support the construction of any large dam1 only in accordance with the conditions under this section in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7,e7 7i7 ,not later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,,usaid ,administrator shall designate sufficient personnel with the technical expertise to fulfill the agency's responsibilities under sections #acjb1 #acjc1 and #acjg of title ,,xiii of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act of #aigg1 as amended1 including the ability for personnel with such expertise from other relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies to be detailed to ,,usaid1 as needed1 which may be on a non-reimbursable basis1 to provide additional technical support and specific subject matter reviews as part of ,,usaid's ,title ,,xiii analytical1 investigative1 and reporting responsibilities3 ,provided1 ,that the responsibilities of such personnel shall include1 but not be limited to-- 7,i7 conducting independent1 technical1 and thorough reviews of proposed multilateral development bank 7,,mdb7 projects at the technical assessment_/feasibility stage prior to the drafting of environmental impact assessments2 7,,ii7 conducting reviews1 and coordinating and compiling the analyses by other relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies with technical expertise of environmental impact assessments in support of the project review process1 to assist in fulfilling ,,usaid's responsibilities under section #acjc7;c7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act1 as amended2 and 7,,iii7 ongoing monitoring of ,,mdb projects reviewed pursuant to ,,usaid's ,title ,,xiii reporting responsibilities to determine the degree of incorporation and effectiveness of ,united ,states ,government recommendations and the adequacy of safeguard policies4 7ii7 ,not later than #de days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,,usaid ,administrator shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations on the implementation of this subsection4 7#h7 ,transfer of funds ,not later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 after consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall transfer #bi1ijg1jjj of funds appropriated under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund to funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,multilateral ,assistance1 ,international ,financial ,institutions for additional payments to trust funds enumerated under such headings3 ,provided1 ,that prior to exercising such transfer authority the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7#i7 ,continuation of prior law ,section #gjha7;g77#b7 and 7#d7 of division ,f of ,public ,law #aaa-aag shall continue in effect during fiscal year #bjae as if part of this ,act4 7d7 ,food security and agricultural development 7#a7 ,of the funds appropriated by title ,,iii of this ,act1 not less than #a1jjj1fjj1jjj should be made available for food security and agricultural development programs1 of which #cb1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,feed the ,future ,collaborative ,research ,innovation ,lab3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may be made available notwithstanding any other provision of law to address food shortages1 and for a ,united ,states contribution to the endowment of the ,global ,crop ,diversity ,trust4 7#b7 ,funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act may be made available as a contribution to the ,global ,agriculture and ,food ,security ,program if such contribution will not cause the ,united ,states to exceed #cc percent of the total amount of funds contributed to such ,program4 7e7 ,microenterprise and microfinance ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act1 not less than #bfe1jjj1jjj should be made available for microenterprise and microfinance development programs for the poor1 especially women4 7f7 ,reconciliation programs ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,economic ,support ,fund and ,development ,assistance1 not less than #bf1jjj1jjj shall be made available to support people-to-people reconciliation programs which bring together individuals of different ethnic1 religious1 and political backgrounds from areas of civil strife and war3 ,provided1 ,that the ,,usaid ,administrator shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations1 prior to the initial obligation of funds1 on the uses of such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that to the maximum extent practicable1 such funds shall be matched by sources other than the ,united ,states ,government4 7g7 ,trafficking in persons ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,development ,assistance1 ,economic ,support ,fund1 and ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 not less than #eb1ejj1jjj shall be made available for activities to combat trafficking in persons internationally4 7h7 ,water and sanitation ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act1 not less than #chb1ejj1jjj shall be made available for water and sanitation supply projects pursuant to the ,senator ,paul ,simon ,water for the ,poor ,act of #bjje 7,public ,law #aji-aba71 of which not less than #ade1jjj1jjj should be for programs in sub-,saharan ,africa1 and of which not less than #ab1ejj1jjj shall be made available for programs to design and build safe1 public latrines in ,africa and ,asia4 7i7 ,notification requirements ,authorized deviations from funding levels contained in this section shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 ,uzbekistan #gjfa4 ,the terms and conditions of section #gjgf of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7division ,h of ,public ,law #aaa-h7 shall apply to funds appropriated by this ,act1 except that the ,secretary of ,state may waive the application of section #gjgf7;a7 for a period of not more than #f months and every #f months thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 if the ,secretary certifies to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the waiver is in the national security interest and necessary to obtain access to and from ,afghanistan for the ,united ,states1 and the waiver includes an assessment of progress1 if any1 by the ,government of ,uzbekistan in meeting the requirements in section #gjgf7;a73 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations not later than #ab months after enactment of this ,act and #f months thereafter1 on all ,united ,states ,government assistance provided to the ,government of ,uzbekistan and expenditures made in support of the ,northern ,distribution ,network in ,uzbekistan during the previous #ab months1 including any credible information that such assistance or expenditures are being diverted for corrupt purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that information provided in the assessment and report required by the previous provisos shall be unclassified but may be accompanied by a classified annex and such annex shall indicate the basis for such classification3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of the application of section #gjgf7;e7 to this ,act1 the term assistance shall not include expanded international military education and training4 arms trade treaty #gjfb4 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be obligated or expended to implement the ,arms ,trade ,treaty until the ,senate approves a resolution of ratification for the ,treaty4 ,,united ,,nations ,,population ,,fund #gjfc4 7a7 ,contribution ,of the funds made available under the heading ,international ,organizations and ,programs in this ,act for fiscal year #bjae1 #ce1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,united ,nations ,population ,fund 7,,unfpa74 7b7 ,availability of funds ,funds appropriated by this ,act for ,,unfpa1 that are not made available for ,,unfpa because of the operation of any provision of law1 shall be transferred to the ,global ,health ,programs account and shall be made available for family planning1 maternal1 and reproductive health activities1 subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7c7 ,prohibition on use of funds in china ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by ,,unfpa for a country program in the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7d7 ,conditions on availability of funds ,funds made available by this ,act for ,,unfpa may not be made available unless-- 7#a7 ,,unfpa maintains funds made available by this ,act in an account separate from other accounts of ,,unfpa and does not commingle such funds with other sums2 and 7#b7 ,,unfpa does not fund abortions4 7e7 ,report to congress and dollar-for-,dollar withholding of funds 7#a7 ,not later than #d months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations indicating the amount of funds that ,,unfpa is budgeting for the year in which the report is submitted for a country program in the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,if a report under paragraph 7#a7 indicates that ,,unfpa plans to spend funds for a country program in the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the year covered by the report1 then the amount of such funds ,,unfpa plans to spend in the ,people's ,republic of ,china shall be deducted from the funds made available to ,,unfpa after ,march #a for obligation for the remainder of the fiscal year in which the report is submitted4 requests for documents #gjfd4 ,none of the funds appropriated or made available pursuant to titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act shall be available to a nongovernmental organization1 including any contractor1 which fails to provide upon timely request any document1 file1 or record necessary to the auditing requirements of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 ,,international ,,prison ,,conditions #gjfe4 ,funds appropriated under the headings ,development ,assistance1 ,economic ,support ,fund1 and ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement in this ,act shall be made available1 notwithstanding section #ffj of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 for assistance to eliminate inhumane conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities3 ,provided1 ,that decisions regarding the uses of such funds shall be the responsibility of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor 7,,drl71 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs1 and the ,assistant ,administrator for ,democracy1 ,conflict1 and ,humanitarian ,assistance1 ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 as appropriate3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,,drl shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations prior to the obligation of funds4 ,prohibition on use of torture #gjff4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to support or justify the use of torture1 cruel1 or inhumane treatment by any official or contract employee of the ,united ,states ,government4 7b7 ,funds appropriated under titles ,,iii and ,,iv of this ,act shall be made available1 notwithstanding section #ffj of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa and following consultation with the ,committees on ,appropriations1 for assistance to eliminate torture by foreign police1 military or other security forces in countries receiving assistance from funds appropriated by this ,act4 extradition #gjfg4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act may be used to provide assistance 7other than funds provided under the headings ,international ,disaster ,assistance1 ,complex ,crises ,fund1 ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 ,migration and ,refugee ,assistance1 ,united ,states ,emergency ,refugee and ,migration ,assistance ,fund1 and ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining and ,related ,assistance7 for the central government of a country which has notified the ,department of ,state of its refusal to extradite to the ,united ,states any individual indicted for a criminal offense for which the maximum penalty is life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or for killing a law enforcement officer1 as specified in a ,united ,states extradition request4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall only apply to the central government of a country with which the ,united ,states maintains diplomatic relations and with which the ,united ,states has an extradition treaty and the government of that country is in violation of the terms and conditions of the treaty4 7c7 ,the ,secretary of ,state may waive the restriction in subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis if the ,secretary certifies to the ,committees on ,appropriations that such waiver is important to the national interests of the ,united ,states4 commercial leasing of defense articles #gjfh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 and subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations1 the authority of section #bc7;a7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act may be used to provide financing to ,israel1 ,egypt1 and the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato71 and major non-,,nato allies for the procurement by leasing 7including leasing with an option to purchase7 of defense articles from ,united ,states commercial suppliers1 not including ,major ,defense ,equipment 7other than helicopters and other types of aircraft having possible civilian application71 if the ,president determines that there are compelling foreign policy or national security reasons for those defense articles being provided by commercial lease rather than by government-to-government sale under such ,act4 ,independent ,states of the ,former ,soviet ,union #gjfi4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for assistance for a government of an ,independent ,state of the former ,soviet ,union if that government directs any action in violation of the territorial integrity or national sovereignty of any other ,independent ,state of the former ,soviet ,union1 such as those violations included in the ,helsinki ,final ,act3 ,provided1 ,that except as otherwise provided in section #gjgj7;a7 of this ,act1 funds may be made available without regard to the restriction in this subsection if the ,president determines that to do so is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to executing the authority contained in this subsection the ,department of ,state shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations on how such assistance supports the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund may be made available1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 except for the limitation contained in section #gjgj7;a7 of this ,act1 for assistance and related programs for the countries identified in section #c7;c7 of the ,support for ,eastern ,european ,democracy 7,,seed7 ,act of #aihi 7,public ,law #aja-agi7 and section #c of the ,,freedom ,support ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-eaa7 and may be used to carry out the provisions of those ,acts3 ,provided1 ,that such assistance and related programs from funds appropriated by this ,act under the headings ,global ,health ,programs1 ,economic ,support ,fund1 and ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement shall be administered in accordance with the responsibilities of the coordinator designated pursuant to section #fja of the ,support for ,eastern ,european ,democracy 7,,seed7 ,act of #aihi 7,public ,law #aja-agi7 and section #ajb of the ,,freedom ,support ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-eaa74 7c7 ,section #ijg of the ,,freedom ,support ,act shall not apply to-- 7#a7 activities to support democracy or assistance under title ,v of the ,,freedom ,support ,act and section #adbd of ,public ,law #ajd-bja or non-proliferation assistance2 7#b7 any assistance provided by the ,trade and ,development ,agency under section #ffa of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdba72 7#c7 any activity carried out by a member of the ,united ,states and ,foreign ,commercial ,service while acting within his or her official capacity2 7#d7 any insurance1 reinsurance1 guarantee1 or other assistance provided by the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation under title ,,iv of chapter #b of part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baia et seq472 7#e7 any financing provided under the ,export-,import ,bank ,act of #aide2 or 7#f7 humanitarian assistance4 russia #gjgj4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for assistance for the central ,government of the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 7#a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for assistance for the central government of a country that the ,secretary of ,state determines and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations has taken affirmative steps intended to support or be supportive of the ,russian ,federation annexation of ,crimea3 ,provided1 ,that except as otherwise provided in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may waive the restriction on assistance required by this paragraph if the ,secretary certifies to such ,committees that to do so is in the national interest of the ,united ,states1 and includes a justification for such interest4 7#b7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act may be made available for-- 7,a7 the implementation of any action or policy that recognizes the sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over ,crimea2 7,b7 the facilitation1 financing1 or guarantee of ,united ,states ,government investments in ,crimea1 if such activity includes the participation of ,russian ,government officials1 and ,russian owned and controlled banks1 or other ,russian ,government owned and controlled financial entities2 or 7,c7 assistance for ,crimea1 if such assistance includes the participation of ,russian ,government officials1 and ,russian owned and controlled banks1 and other ,russian ,government owned and controlled financial entities4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states executive directors of each international financial institution to vote against any assistance by such institution 7including but not limited to any loan1 credit1 or guarantee7 for any program that violates the sovereignty or territorial integrity of ,ukraine4 7#d7 ,the requirements of subsection 7b7 shall cease to be in effect if the ,secretary of ,state certifies and reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that the ,government of ,ukraine has reestablished sovereignty over ,crimea4 7c7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund in title ,,iii to counter ,russian aggression and influence in ,central and ,eastern ,europe and ,central ,asia may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated under the headings ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program in title ,,iv3 ,provided1 ,that such transfer authority is in addition to transfer authority otherwise available under any other provision of law3 ,provided further1 ,that such transfer authority shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7d7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act for assistance for the ,eastern ,partnership countries shall be made available to advance the implementation of ,association ,agreements1 trade agreements1 and visa liberalization agreements with the ,european ,union1 and to reduce their vulnerability to external economic and political pressure from the ,russian ,federation4 7e7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act shall be made available to support the advancement of democracy and the rule of law in the ,russian ,federation1 including to promote ,internet freedom1 and shall also be made available to support the democracy and rule of law strategy required by section #gjga7;d7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf4 7f7 ,not later than #de days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall update the reports required by section #gjga7;b77#b71 7c71 and 7e7 of division ,k of ,public ,law #aac-gf4 international monetary fund #gjga4 7a7 ,the terms and conditions of sections #gjhf7;b7 7#a7 and 7#b7 and #gjij7;a7 of division ,f of ,public ,law #aaa-aag shall apply to this ,act4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall instruct the ,united ,states ,executive ,director of the ,international ,monetary ,fund 7,,imf7 to seek to ensure that any loan will be repaid to the ,,imf before other private creditors4 7c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall seek to require that the ,,imf implements and enforces policies and procedures which reflect best practices as defined in the explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act7 for the protection of whistleblowers from retaliation1 including best practices for-- 7#a7 protection against retaliation for internal and lawful public disclosures2 7#b7 legal burdens of proof2 7#c7 statutes of limitation for reporting retaliation2 7#d7 access to independent adjudicative bodies1 including external arbitration2 and 7#e7 results that eliminate the effects of proven retaliation4 ,public posting of reports #gjgb4 7a7 ,any agency receiving funds made available by this ,act shall1 subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 post on the public ,web site of such agency any report required by this ,act to be submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 upon a determination by the head of such agency that to do so is in the national interest4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a report if-- 7#a7 the public posting of such report would compromise national security1 including the conduct of diplomacy2 or 7#b7 the report contains proprietary1 privileged1 or sensitive information4 7c7 ,the head of the agency posting such report shall do so only after such report has been made available to the ,committees on ,appropriations for not less than #de days4 ,overseas private investment corporation #gjgc4 7a7 ,whenever the ,president determines that it is in furtherance of the purposes of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 up to a total of #bj1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under title ,,iii of this ,act may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated by this ,act for the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation ,program ,account1 to be subject to the terms and conditions of that account3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall not be available for administrative expenses of the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that designated funding levels in this ,act shall not be transferred pursuant to this section3 ,provided further1 ,that the exercise of such authority shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7b7 ,notwithstanding section #bce7;a77#b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 the authority of subsections 7a7 through 7c7 of section #bcd of such ,act shall remain in effect until ,september #cj1 #bjae4 special defense acquisition fund #gjgd4 ,not to exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj may be obligated pursuant to section #ea7;c77#b7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act for the purposes of the ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund 7,fund71 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that the provision of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries or international organizations from the ,fund shall be subject to the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state4 enterprise funds #gjge4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available under titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act may be made available for ,enterprise ,funds unless the appropriate congressional committees are notified at least #ae days in advance4 7b7 ,prior to the distribution of any assets resulting from any liquidation1 dissolution1 or winding up of an ,enterprise ,fund1 in whole or in part1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for the distribution of the assets of the ,enterprise ,fund4 7c7 ,prior to a transition to and operation of any private equity fund or other parallel investment fund under an existing ,enterprise ,fund1 the ,president shall submit such transition or operating plan to the appropriate congressional committees4 budget documents #gjgf4 7a7 ,operating ,plans ,not later than #de days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each department1 agency1 or organization funded in titles ,i1 ,,ii1 and ,,vi of this ,act1 and the ,department of the ,treasury and ,independent ,agencies funded in title ,,iii of this ,act1 including the ,inter-,american ,foundation and the ,united ,states ,african ,development ,foundation1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations an operating plan for funds appropriated to such department1 agency1 or organization in such titles of this ,act1 or funds otherwise available for obligation in fiscal year #bjae1 that provides details of the uses of such funds at the program1 project1 and activity level3 ,provided1 ,that such plans shall include1 as applicable1 a comparison between the most recent congressional directives or approved funding levels and the funding levels proposed by the department or agency2 and a clear1 concise1 and informative description_/justification3 ,provided further1 ,that operating plans for funds for such department1 agency1 or organization in titles ,i1 ,,ii1 or ,,iii and title ,,viii1 shall simultaneously submit the operating plans for1 and integrated information on1 enduring and ,overseas ,contingency ,operations funds3 ,provided further1 ,that operating plans that include changes in levels of funding specified in this ,act or in the joint explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this ,consolidated ,act7 shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7b7 ,spend ,plans 7#a7 ,prior to the initial obligation of funds1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations a detailed spend plan for funds made available by this ,act1 for-- 7,a7 assistance for ,afghanistan1 ,colombia1 ,egypt1 ,haiti1 ,iraq1 ,lebanon1 ,libya1 ,mexico1 ,pakistan1 the ,west ,bank and ,gaza1 and ,yemen2 7,b7 the ,caribbean ,basin ,security ,initiative1 the ,central ,american ,regional ,security ,initiative1 the ,trans-,sahara ,counterterrorism ,partnership program1 and the ,partnership for ,regional ,east ,africa ,counterterrorism program2 and 7,c7 democracy programs and each sector enumerated in section #gjfj of this ,act4 7#b7 ,not later than #de days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations a detailed spend plan for funds made available by this ,act under the headings ,department of the ,treasury in title ,,iii and ,international ,financial ,institutions in title ,v4 7c7 ,spending ,report ,not later than #de days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,,usaid ,administrator shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations a detailed report on spending of funds made available during fiscal year #bjad under the heading ,development ,credit ,authority4 7d7 ,notifications ,the spend plans referenced in subsection 7b7 shall not be considered as meeting the notification requirements in this ,act or under section #fcd;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa4 7e7 ,congressional budget justifications 7#a7 ,the congressional budget justifications for ,department of ,state operations and foreign operations shall be provided to the ,committees on ,appropriations concurrent with the date of submission of the ,president's budget for fiscal year #bjaf4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,,usaid ,administrator shall include in the congressional budget justification a detailed justification for multi-year availability for any funds requested under the headings ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs and ,operating ,expenses4 use of funds in contravention of this act #gjgg4 ,if the ,president makes a determination not to comply with any provision of this ,act on constitutional grounds1 the head of the relevant ,federal agency shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations in writing within #e days of such determination1 the basis for such determination and any resulting changes to program and policy4 ,,global ,,internet ,,freedom #gjgh4 7a7 ,of the funds available for obligation during fiscal year #bjae under the headings ,international ,broadcasting ,operations1 ,economic ,support ,fund1 and ,democracy ,fund1 not less than #ej1ejj1jjj shall be made available for programs to promote ,internet freedom globally3 ,provided1 ,that such programs shall be prioritized for countries whose governments restrict freedom of expression on the ,internet1 and that are important to the national interests of the ,united ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available pursuant to this section shall be matched1 to the maximum extent practicable1 by sources other than the ,united ,states ,government1 including from the private sector4 7b7 ,funds made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 coordinated with other democracy1 governance1 and broadcasting programs funded by this ,act under the headings ,international ,broadcasting ,operations1 ,economic ,support ,fund1 ,democracy ,fund1 and ,complex ,crises ,fund1 and shall be incorporated into country assistance1 democracy promotion1 and broadcasting strategies1 as appropriate2 7#b7 made available to the ,bureau of ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor1 ,department of ,state for programs to implement the ,may #bjaa1 ,international ,strategy for ,cyberspace and the comprehensive strategy to promote ,internet freedom and access to information in ,iran1 as required by section #dad of ,public ,law #aab-aeh2 7#c7 made available to the ,broadcasting ,board of ,governors 7,,bbg7 to provide tools and techniques to access the ,internet ,web sites of ,,bbg broadcasters that are censored1 and to work with such broadcasters to promote and distribute such tools and techniques1 including digital security techniques2 7#d7 made available for programs that support the efforts of civil society to counter the development of repressive ,internet-related laws and regulations1 including countering threats to ,internet freedom at international organizations2 to combat violence against bloggers and other users2 and to enhance digital security training and capacity building for democracy activists2 and 7#e7 made available for research of key threats to ,internet freedom2 the continued development of technologies that provide or enhance access to the ,internet1 including circumvention tools that bypass ,internet blocking1 filtering1 and other censorship techniques used by authoritarian governments2 and maintenance of the ,united ,states ,government's technological advantage over such censorship techniques3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,,bbg1 shall coordinate any such research and development programs with other relevant ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies in order to share information1 technologies1 and best practices1 and to assess the effectiveness of such technologies4 7c7 ,after consultation among the relevant agency heads to coordinate and de-conflict planned activities1 but not later than #ij days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,,bbg ,chairman shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations spend plans for funds made available by this ,act for programs to promote ,internet freedom globally1 which shall include a description of safeguards established by relevant agencies to ensure that such programs are not used for illicit purposes4 7d7 ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an audit of ,internet freedom programs supported by funds appropriated by this ,act and prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs1 and shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations on the scope and requirements of such audit4 ,disability programs #gjgi4 7a7 ,funds appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund shall be made available for programs and activities administered by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 to address the needs and protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities in developing countries1 including initiatives that focus on independent living1 economic self-sufficiency1 advocacy1 education1 employment1 transportation1 sports1 and integration of individuals with disabilities1 including for the cost of translation4 7b7 ,of the funds made available by this section1 #e percent may be used for ,,usaid for management1 oversight1 and technical support4 small grants program #gjhj4 7a7 ,in general ,a ,small ,grants ,program 7,,sgp7 shall be established within the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid7 to provide small grants1 cooperative agreements1 and other assistance mechanisms and agreements of not more than #b1jjj1jjj for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of chapters #a and #aj of part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa3 ,provided1 ,that the ,,sgp established pursuant to this section shall replace the function served previously by the ,development ,grants ,program established under section #fgd of division ,j1 of ,public ,law #aaj-afa1 which is hereby abolished4 7b7 ,eligibility ,grants from the ,,sgp shall only be made to eligible entities as described in the joint explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7c7 ,proposals ,grants made pursuant to the authority of this section shall be provided through-- 7#a7 unsolicited applications received and evaluated pursuant to ,,usaid policy regarding such proposals2 or 7#b7 an open and competitive process4 7d7 ,funding 7#a7 ,of the funds appropriated by this ,act to carry out chapter #a of part ,i and chapter #d of part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 not less than #de1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,,sgp within ,,usaid's ,local ,sustainability ,office of the ,bureau for ,economic ,growth1 ,education and ,environment to carry out this subsection4 7#b7 ,other than to meet the requirements of this section1 funds made available to carry out this section may not be allocated in the report required by section #fec7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa to meet any other specifically designated funding levels contained in this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may be attributed to any such specifically designated funding level after the award of funds under this section1 if applicable4 7#c7 ,funds made available under this section shall remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 7e7 ,management 7#a7 ,not later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,,usaid ,administrator shall issue guidance to implement this section3 ,provided1 ,that such guidance shall include the requirements contained in the joint explanatory statement described in section #d 7in the matter preceding division ,a of this consolidated ,act74 7#b7 ,upon selection of a mission pursuant to the procedures required by paragraph 7#a71 such selected mission may be allocated the full estimated cost of the multi-year program3 ,provided1 ,that such allocations shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations4 7#c7 ,in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes1 up to #ab percent of the funds made available to carry out this section may be used by ,,usaid for administrative and oversight expenses associated with managing relationships with entities under the ,,sgp4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after enactment of this ,act and after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,administrator shall submit a report to such committees describing the guidance to implement the ,,sgp4 prohibition on first-class travel #gjha4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for first-class travel by employees of agencies funded by this ,act in contravention of sections #cja-aj4abb through #cja-aj4abd of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 ,reporting requirements concerning individuals detained at naval station1 guantanamo bay1 cuba #gjhb4 ,not later than #e days after the conclusion of an agreement with a country1 including a state with a compact of free association with the ,united ,states1 to receive by transfer or release individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 the ,secretary of ,state shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations in writing of the terms of the agreement1 including whether funds appropriated by this ,act or prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs will be made available for assistance for such country pursuant to such agreement4 ,authority for replenishments #gjhc4 7a7 ,the ,asian ,development ,bank ,act1 ,public ,law #hi-cfi1 as amended 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhe et seq471 is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following new section3 #ce4 ,tenth ,replenishment 7a7 ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,bank is authorized to contribute1 on behalf of the ,united ,states1 #cei1fjj1jjj to the tenth replenishment of the resources of the ,fund1 subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations4 7b7 ,in order to pay for the ,united ,states contribution provided for in subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 #cei1fjj1jjj for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 4 7b7 ,the ,international ,development ,association ,act1 ,public ,law #hf-efe1 as amended 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhd et seq471 is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sections3 #bh4 ,seventeenth ,replenishment 7a7 ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,international ,development ,association is authorized to contribute on behalf of the ,united ,states #c1hga1hjj1jjj to the seventeenth replenishment of the resources of the ,association1 subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations4 7b7 ,in order to pay for the ,united ,states contribution provided for in subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 #c1hga1hjj1jjj for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 #bi4 ,multilateral ,debt ,relief 7a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury is authorized to contribute1 on behalf of the ,united ,states1 not more than #efe1jbj1jjj to the ,international ,development ,association for the purpose of funding debt relief costs under the ,multilateral ,debt ,relief ,initiative incurred in the period governed by the seventeenth replenishment of resources of the ,international ,development ,association1 subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations and without prejudice to any funding arrangements in existence on the date of the enactment of this section4 7b7 ,in order to pay for the ,united ,states contribution provided for in subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 not more than #efe1jbj1jjj for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7c7 ,in this section1 the term ,multilateral ,debt ,relief ,initiative means the proposal set out in the ,g#h ,finance ,ministers' ,communique entitled ,conclusions on ,development1 done at ,london1 ,june #aa1 #bjje1 and reaffirmed by ,g#h ,heads of ,state at the ,gleneagles ,summit on ,july #h1 #bjje4 4 7c7 ,the ,african ,development ,fund ,act1 ,public ,law #id-cjb1 as amended 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bij;g et seq471 is further amended by adding at the end thereof the following new sections3 #bbc4 ,thirteenth ,replenishment 7a7 ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,fund is authorized to contribute on behalf of the ,united ,states #ehe1jjj1jjj to the thirteenth replenishment of the resources of the ,fund1 subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations4 7b7 ,in order to pay for the ,united ,states contribution provided for in subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 #ehe1jjj1jjj for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 #bbd4 ,multilateral ,debt ,relief 7a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury is authorized to contribute1 on behalf of the ,united ,states1 not more than #ed1fbj1jjj to the ,african ,development ,fund for the purpose of funding debt relief costs under the ,multilateral ,debt ,relief ,initiative incurred in the period governed by the thirteenth replenishment of resources of the ,african ,development ,fund1 subject to obtaining the necessary appropriations and without prejudice to any funding arrangements in existence on the date of the enactment of this section4 7b7 ,in order to pay for the ,united ,states contribution provided for in subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated1 without fiscal year limitation1 not more than #ed1fbj1jjj for payment by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7c7 ,in this section1 the term ,multilateral ,debt ,relief ,initiative means the proposal set out in the ,g#h ,finance ,ministers' ,communique entitled ,conclusions on ,development1 done at ,london1 ,june #aa1 #bjje1 and reaffirmed by ,g#h ,heads of ,state at the ,gleneagles ,summit on ,july #h1 #bjje4 4 ,,rescission ,,of ,,funds #gjhd4 ,of the unexpended balances available under the heading ,export and ,investment ,assistance1 ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states1 ,subsidy ,appropriation from prior ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs1 #cj1jjj1jjj are rescinded4 ,,modifications ,,to ,,the ,,vietnam ,,education ,,foundation ,,act ,,of #bjjj #gjhe4 7a7 ,expanded ,use of ,vietnam ,debt ,repayment ,fund ,section #bjg7;c77#c7 of the ,vietnam ,education ,foundation ,act of #bjjj 7title ,,ii of division ,b of ,h4,r4 #efff1 as enacted by section #a7;a77#d7 of ,public ,law #ajf-eed and contained in appendix ,d of that ,act2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#beg2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdeb note7 is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 ,excess funds ,during each of the fiscal years #bjae through #bjah1 amounts deposited into the ,fund1 in excess of the amounts made available to the ,foundation under paragraph 7#a71 shall be made available by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 upon the request of the ,secretary of ,state1 for grants to support the establishment of an independent1 not-for-profit academic institution in the ,socialist ,republic of ,vietnam4 4 7b7 ,administrative provisions ,section #bji7;a7 of the ,vietnam ,education ,foundation ,act of #bjjj 7title ,,ii of division ,b of ,h4,r4 #efff1 as enacted by section #a7;a77#d7 of ,public ,law #ajf-eed and contained in appendix ,d of that ,act2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#beg2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdeb note7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting 7other than section #baa7 after this title4 7c7 ,grants authorized ,the ,vietnam ,education ,foundation ,act of #bjjj 7title ,,ii of division ,b of ,h4,r4 #efff1 as enacted by section #a7;a77#d7 of ,public ,law #ajf-eed and contained in appendix ,d of that ,act2 #aad ,stat4 #bgfc;,a-#beg2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdeb note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baa4 ,,establishment ,,of ,,an ,,independent1 ,,not-,,for-,,profit ,,academic ,,institution ,,in ,,the ,,socialist ,,republic ,,of ,,vietnam 7a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to award #a or more grants which shall be used to support the establishment of an independent1 not-for-profit academic institution in the ,socialist ,republic of ,vietnam4 7b7 ,application ,in order to receive a grant pursuant to subsection 7a71 a prospective grantee shall submit an application to the ,secretary of ,state at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7c7 ,minimum standards ,as a condition of receiving a grant under subsection 7a71 a prospective grantee shall ensure that the independent1 not-for-profit academic institution in the ,socialist ,republic of ,vietnam described in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 achieves standards comparable to those required for accreditation in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 offers graduate and undergraduate level teaching and research programs in a broad range of fields1 including public policy1 management1 and engineering2 and 7#c7 establishes a policy of academic freedom and prohibits the censorship of dissenting or critical views4 7d7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the last day of each fiscal year until #bjbj1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that summarizes the activities carried out under this section during such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 4 impact on jobs in the united states #gjhf4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under titles ,,iii through ,,vi of this ,act may be obligated or expended to provide-- 7#a7 any financial incentive to a business enterprise currently located in the ,united ,states for the purpose of inducing such an enterprise to relocate outside the ,united ,states if such incentive or inducement is likely to reduce the number of employees of such business enterprise in the ,united ,states because ,united ,states production is being replaced by such enterprise outside the ,united ,states2 7#b7 assistance for any program1 project1 or activity that contributes to the violation of internationally recognized workers rights1 as defined in section #ejg7d7 of the ,trade ,act of #aigd1 of workers in the recipient country1 including any designated zone or area in that country3 ,provided1 ,that the application of section #ejg7d77;,d7 and 7,e7 of such ,act should be commensurate with the level of development of the recipient country and sector1 and shall not preclude assistance for the informal sector in such country1 micro and small-scale enterprise1 and smallholder agriculture2 7#c7 any assistance to an entity outside the ,united ,states if such assistance is for the purpose of directly relocating or transferring jobs from the ,united ,states to other countries and adversely impacts the labor force in the ,united ,states2 or 7#d7 for the enforcement of any rule1 regulation1 policy1 or guidelines implemented pursuant to-- 7,a7 the third proviso of subsection #gjgi7;b7 of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj2 7,b7 the modification proposed by the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation in ,november #bjac to the ,corporation's ,environmental and ,social ,policy ,statement relating to coal2 or 7,c7 the ,supplemental ,guidelines for ,high ,carbon ,intensity ,projects approved by the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states on ,december #ab1 #bjac1 when enforcement of such rule1 regulation1 policy1 or guidelines would prohibit1 or have the effect of prohibiting1 any coal-fired or other power-generation project the purpose of which is to3 7i7 provide affordable electricity in ,international ,development ,association 7,,ida7-eligible countries and ,,ida-blend countries2 and 7ii7 increase exports of goods and services from the ,united ,states or prevent the loss of jobs from the ,united ,states4 ,,viii ,overseas ,contingency ,operations ,department of ,state ,administration of foreign affairs ,diplomatic and consular programs 7including transfer of funds7 ,for an additional amount for ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs1 #a1cej1hjc1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which #ihi1gjf1jjj is for ,worldwide ,security ,protection and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state may transfer up to #ce1jjj1jjj of the total funds made available under this heading to any other appropriation of any department or agency of the ,united ,states1 upon the concurrence of the head of such department or agency1 to support operations in and assistance for ,afghanistan and to carry out the provisions of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa3 ,provided further1 ,that any such transfer shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #gjae of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,conflict ,,stabilization ,,operations ,for an additional amount for ,conflict ,stabilization ,operations1 #ae1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,office of inspector general ,for an additional amount for ,office of ,inspector ,general1 #ef1ijj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 which shall be for the ,special ,inspector ,general for ,afghanistan ,reconstruction 7,,sigar7 for reconstruction oversight3 ,provided1 ,that printing and reproduction costs shall not exceed amounts for such costs during fiscal year #bjad3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any employee of ,,sigar who completes at least #ab months of continuous service after the date of enactment of this ,act or who is employed on the date on which ,,sigar terminates1 whichever occurs first1 shall acquire competitive status for appointment to any position in the competitive service for which the employee possesses the required qualifications3 ,provided further1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,embassy security1 construction1 and maintenance ,for an additional amount for ,embassy ,security1 ,construction1 and ,maintenance1 #bfj1hjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #bej1jjj1jjj shall be for ,worldwide ,security ,upgrades1 acquisition1 and construction as authorized3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,international organizations contributions to international organizations ,for an additional amount for ,contributions to ,international ,organizations1 #gd1djj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,related agency ,broadcasting board of governors ,international broadcasting operations ,for an additional amount for ,international ,broadcasting ,operations1 #aj1gjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,united states agency for international development ,funds appropriated to the president ,operating expenses ,for an additional amount for ,operating ,expenses1 #abe1dfd1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,bilateral ,economic ,assistance ,funds ,appropriated to the ,president ,international ,disaster ,assistance ,for an additional amount for ,international ,disaster ,assistance1 #a1cce1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,transition initiatives ,for an additional amount for ,transition ,initiatives1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,complex crises fund ,for an additional amount for ,complex ,crises ,fund1 #cj1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,economic support fund ,for an additional amount for ,economic ,support ,fund1 #b1aad1bff1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,department of ,state ,migration and refugee assistance ,for an additional amount for ,migration and ,refugee ,assistance1 #b1abg1aad1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,international security assistance ,department of state ,international narcotics control and law enforcement ,for an additional amount for ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 #ddc1aie1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,nonproliferation1 anti-terrorism1 demining and related programs ,for an additional amount for ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining and ,related ,programs1 #ii1bdj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 peacekeeping operations ,for an additional amount for ,peacekeeping ,operations1 #cbh1fih1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be used to pay assessed expenses of international peacekeeping activities in ,somalia and other peacekeeping requirements1 subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that the total amount of ,united ,states contributions to support an assessed peacekeeping operation shall not exceed the level described in the final proviso under the heading ,contributions for ,international ,peacekeeping ,activities in title ,i of this ,act4 ,funds appropriated to the president ,foreign military financing program ,for an additional amount for ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program1 #hff1dbj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress for ,overseas ,contingency ,operations_/,global ,war on ,terrorism pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 general provisions additional appropriations #hjja4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated in this title are in addition to amounts appropriated or otherwise made available in this ,act for fiscal year #bjae4 extension of authorities and conditions #hjjb4 ,unless otherwise provided for in this ,act1 the additional amounts appropriated by this title to appropriations accounts in this ,act shall be available under the authorities and conditions applicable to such appropriations accounts4 transfer and additional authority #hjjc4 7a7 ,funds appropriated by this title in this ,act under the headings ,transition ,initiatives1 ,complex ,crises ,fund1 ,economic ,support ,fund1 ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining and ,related ,programs1 ,peacekeeping ,operations1 and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program may be transferred to1 and merged with-- 7#a7 funds appropriated by this title under such headings2 and 7#b7 funds appropriated by this title under the headings ,international ,disaster ,assistance and ,migration and ,refugee ,assistance4 7b7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 not to exceed #be1jjj1jjj from funds appropriated under the headings ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 ,peacekeeping ,operations1 and ,foreign ,military ,financing ,program by this title in this ,act may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds previously made available under the heading ,global ,security ,contingency ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #ae days prior to making any such transfer1 the ,secretary of ,state shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations on a country basis1 including the implementation plan and timeline for each proposed use of such funds4 7c7 ,the transfer authority provided in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 may only be exercised to address unanticipated contingencies4 7d7 ,of the funds made available in this title under the heading 8,bilateral ,economic ,assistance01 up to #chj1jjj1jjj may be made available to support international peacekeeping requirements only if the ,secretary of ,state submits a determination to the ,committees on ,appropriations that additional funds are necessary to support such requirements above the amounts provided under the heading ,contributions for ,international ,peacekeeping ,activities in title ,i of this ,act and under the heading ,peacekeeping ,operations in this title and title ,,iv of this ,act1 and that it is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states to do so3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may only be made available for the purposes described in the determination and shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available pursuant to this subsection shall be used in accordance with the terms and conditions under the heading ,peacekeeping ,operations in this title4 7e7 ,the transfer authority provided in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall be subject to prior consultation with1 and the regular notification procedures of1 the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that such transfer authority is in addition to any transfer authority otherwise available under any other provision of law1 including section #faj of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa which may be exercised by the ,secretary of ,state for the purposes of this title4 ,,ix ,,ebola ,,response ,,and ,,preparedness ,,department ,,of ,,state ,administration of ,foreign ,affairs ,,diplomatic ,,and ,,consular ,,programs ,for an additional amount for ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs1 #cf1dbj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to the ,ebola virus disease outbreak3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,united ,,states ,,agency ,,for ,,international ,,development ,funds ,appropriated to the ,president ,,operating ,,expenses ,for an additional amount for ,operating ,expenses1 #ai1jcg1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to the ,ebola virus disease outbreak3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,office ,,of ,,inspector ,,general ,for an additional amount for ,office of ,inspector ,general1 #e1fbf1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for oversight of activities funded by this title and administered by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,bilateral ,,economic ,,assistance ,funds ,appropriated to the ,president ,,global ,,health ,,programs ,for an additional amount for ,global ,health ,programs1 #cab1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to the ,ebola virus disease outbreak in countries directly affected by1 or at risk of being affected by1 such outbreak3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,international ,,disaster ,,assistance ,for an additional amount for ,international ,disaster ,assistance1 #a1dcf1bgc1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for assistance for countries affected by1 or at risk of being affected by1 the ,ebola virus disease outbreak3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,economic ,,support ,,fund ,for an additional amount for ,economic ,support ,fund1 #gaa1gbe1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for necessary expenses to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to the ,ebola virus disease outbreak and to address economic and stabilization requirements resulting from such outbreak3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,international ,,security ,,assistance ,department of ,state ,,nonproliferation1 ,,anti-,,terrorism1 ,,demining ,,and ,,related ,,programs ,for an additional amount for ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining and ,related ,programs1 #e1cjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of chapter #i of ,part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa1 for efforts to mitigate the risk of illicit acquisition of the ,ebola virus and to promote biosecurity practices associated with ,ebola virus disease outbreak response efforts3 ,provided1 ,that such amount is designated by the ,congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to section #bea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe4 ,,general ,,provisions ,,transfer ,,authority #ijja4 7a7 ,funds appropriated by this title in this ,act under the headings ,global ,health ,programs1 ,international ,disaster ,assistance1 and ,economic ,support ,fund may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated by this title under such headings and under the headings ,international ,narcotics ,control and ,law ,enforcement1 ,nonproliferation1 ,anti-terrorism1 ,demining and ,related ,programs1 and ,peacekeeping ,operations in this ,act to carry out the purposes of this title3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development 7,,usaid71 as appropriate1 shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations prior to exercising the transfer authority provided by this subsection4 7b7 ,of the funds appropriated by this title under the heading ,diplomatic and ,consular ,programs1 up to #a1jjj1jjj may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated under the heading ,repatriation ,loans ,program ,account in ,acts making appropriations for the ,department of ,state1 foreign operations1 and related programs for the cost of direct loans1 which may remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including cost of modifying such loans1 shall be defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds are available to subsidize an additional amount of gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans not to exceed #a1hii1cce4 7c7 ,of the funds appropriated by this title under the heading ,global ,health ,programs1 up to #ej1jjj1jjj may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated under the heading ,international ,organizations and ,programs to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to the ,ebola virus disease outbreak4 7d7 ,of the funds appropriated by this title under the heading ,international ,disaster ,assistance1 up to #ce1cjj1jjj may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds appropriated under the headings ,international ,organizations and ,programs and ,contributions to ,international ,organizations to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to the ,ebola virus disease outbreak3 ,provided1 ,that no such funds that are made available for a ,united ,states contribution to the ,united ,nations ,mission for ,ebola ,emergency ,response may be obligated until the ,secretary of ,state reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations that an assessment for such mission has been received and reviewed by the ,department of ,state4 7e7 ,the transfer authorities of this section are in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law4 7f7 ,no funds shall be transferred pursuant to this section unless at least #ae days prior to making such transfer the ,secretary of ,state or ,,usaid ,administrator1 as appropriate1 notifies the ,committees on ,appropriations in writing of the details of any such transfer4 7g7 ,upon a determination that all or part of the funds transferred pursuant to the authorities of this section are not necessary for such purposes1 such amounts may be transferred back to such headings3 ,provided1 ,that any transfer pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to subsection 7f7 of this section4 ,,reimbursement ,,authority #ijjb4 ,funds appropriated by this title under the headings ,global ,health ,programs1 ,international ,disaster ,assistance1 and ,economic ,support ,fund may be used to reimburse accounts administered by the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,department of ,state for obligations incurred to prevent1 prepare for1 and respond to the ,ebola virus disease outbreak prior to the enactment of this ,act4 ,,notification ,,requirement #ijjc4 ,funds appropriated by this title shall not be available for obligation unless the ,secretary of ,state or the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 as appropriate1 notifies the appropriate congressional committees in writing at least #ae days in advance of such obligation3 ,provided1 ,that the requirement of this section shall not apply to funds made available by this title under the heading ,international ,disaster ,assistance4 ,,reporting ,,requirement #ijjd4 ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act a report on the proposed uses of funds on a country and project basis1 for which the obligation of funds is anticipated3 ,provided1 ,that such report shall be updated and submitted to the ,committee on ,appropriations every #cj days until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and every #ahj days thereafter until all funds have been fully expended1 and shall include information detailing how the estimates and assumptions contained in the previous reports have changed1 and obligations and expenditures on a country and project basis4 ,,comptroller ,,general ,,oversight #ijje4 ,of the funds appropriated by this title under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund1 up to #ejj1jjj may be made available to the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 and shall remain available until expended1 for oversight of activities supported and reimbursements made pursuant to section #ijjb of this title with funds appropriated by this title3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,state and the ,comptroller ,general shall consult with the ,committees on ,appropriations prior to obligating such funds4 ,this division may be cited as the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,k ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae ,i ,department of transportation ,office of the secretary ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary1 #aje1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #b1fif1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,secretary2 not to exceed #a1jaa1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,deputy ,secretary2 not to exceed #ai1ijj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,general ,counsel2 not to exceed #i1hjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,transportation for ,policy2 not to exceed #ab1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,budget and ,programs2 not to exceed #b1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,governmental ,affairs2 not to exceed #be1cfe1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration2 not to exceed #b1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,public ,affairs2 not to exceed #a1gad1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,executive ,secretariat2 not to exceed #a1dad1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization2 not to exceed #aj1fjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,intelligence1 ,security1 and ,emergency ,response2 and not to exceed #ae1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to transfer funds appropriated for any office of the ,office of the ,secretary to any other office of the ,office of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that no appropriation for any office shall be increased or decreased by more than #e percent by all such transfers3 ,provided further1 ,that notice of any change in funding greater than #e percent shall be submitted for approval to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #fj1jjj shall be for allocation within the ,department for official reception and representation expenses as the ,secretary may determine3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 excluding fees authorized in ,public ,law #ajg-ga1 there may be credited to this appropriation up to #b1ejj1jjj in funds received in user fees3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this ,act shall be available for the position of ,assistant ,secretary for ,public ,affairs4 ,research and technology ,for necessary expenses related to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,research and ,technology1 #ac1jjj1jjj1 of which #h1bah1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 to be available until expended1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training3 ,provided further1 ,that any reference in law1 regulation1 judicial proceedings1 or elsewhere to the ,research and ,innovative ,technology ,administration shall continue to be deemed to be a reference to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,research and ,technology of the ,department of ,transportation4 ,national ,infrastructure ,investments ,for capital investments in surface transportation infrastructure1 #ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,transportation shall distribute funds provided under this heading as discretionary grants to be awarded to a ,state1 local government1 transit agency1 or a collaboration among such entities on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant impact on the ,nation1 a metropolitan area1 or a region3 ,provided further1 ,that projects eligible for funding provided under this heading shall include1 but not be limited to1 highway or bridge projects eligible under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 public transportation projects eligible under chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 passenger and freight rail transportation projects2 and port infrastructure investments 7including inland port infrastructure73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may use up to #bj percent of the funds made available under this heading for the purpose of paying the subsidy and administrative costs of projects eligible for ,federal credit assistance under chapter #f of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the ,secretary finds that such use of the funds would advance the purposes of this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that in distributing funds provided under this heading1 the ,secretary shall take such measures so as to ensure an equitable geographic distribution of funds1 an appropriate balance in addressing the needs of urban and rural areas1 and the investment in a variety of transportation modes3 ,provided further1 ,that a grant funded under this heading shall be not less than #aj1jjj1jjj and not greater than #bjj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #be percent of the funds made available under this heading may be awarded to projects in a single ,state3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share of the costs for which an expenditure is made under this heading shall be1 at the option of the recipient1 up to #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that require a contribution of ,federal funds in order to complete an overall financing package3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #bj percent of the funds provided under this heading shall be for projects located in rural areas3 ,provided further1 ,that for projects located in rural areas1 the minimum grant size shall be #a1jjj1jjj and the ,secretary may increase the ,federal share of costs above #hj percent3 ,provided further1 ,that projects conducted using funds provided under this heading must comply with the requirements of subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall conduct a new competition to select the grants and credit assistance awarded under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to #bj1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading1 and may transfer portions of those funds to the ,administrators of the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 the ,federal ,transit ,administration1 the ,federal ,railroad ,administration and the ,federal ,maritime ,administration1 to fund the award and oversight of grants and credit assistance made under the ,national ,infrastructure ,investments program4 ,financial management capital ,for necessary expenses for upgrading and enhancing the ,department of ,transportation's financial systems and re-engineering business processes1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,cyber security initiatives ,for necessary expenses for cyber security initiatives1 including necessary upgrades to wide area network and information technology infrastructure1 improvement of network perimeter controls and identity management1 testing and assessment of information technology against business1 security1 and other requirements1 implementation of ,federal cyber security initiatives and information infrastructure enhancements1 implementation of enhanced security controls on network devices1 and enhancement of cyber security workforce training tools1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,office of civil rights ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,civil ,rights1 #i1fjj1jjj4 ,transportation planning1 research1 and development ,for necessary expenses for conducting transportation planning1 research1 systems development1 development activities1 and making grants1 to remain available until expended1 #f1jjj1jjj4 ,working capital fund ,for necessary expenses for operating costs and capital outlays of the ,working ,capital ,fund1 not to exceed #aha1ejj1jjj shall be paid from appropriations made available to the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided1 ,that such services shall be provided on a competitive basis to entities within the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided further1 ,that the above limitation on operating expenses shall not apply to non-,,dot entities3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds appropriated in this ,act to an agency of the ,department shall be transferred to the ,working ,capital ,fund without majority approval of the ,working ,capital ,fund ,steering ,committee and approval of the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that no assessments may be levied against any program1 budget activity1 subactivity or project funded by this ,act unless notice of such assessments and the basis therefor are presented to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations and are approved by such ,committees4 ,minority business resource center program ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 #ccc1jjj1 as authorized by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the cost of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #ah1cfg1jjj4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses to carry out the guaranteed loan program1 #eib1jjj4 ,minority business outreach ,for necessary expenses of ,minority ,business ,resource ,center outreach activities1 #c1jii1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ccb1 these funds may be used for business opportunities related to any mode of transportation4 ,payments to air carriers 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,in addition to funds made available from any other source to carry out the essential air service program under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagca through #dagdb1 #aee1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that in determining between or among carriers competing to provide service to a community1 the ,secretary may consider the relative subsidy requirements of the carriers3 ,provided further1 ,that basic essential air service minimum requirements shall not include the #ae-passenger capacity requirement under subsection #dagcb7;b77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act or any other ,act shall be used to enter into a new contract with a community located less than #dj miles from the nearest small hub airport before the ,secretary has negotiated with the community over a local cost share3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts authorized to be distributed for the essential air service program under subsection #dagdb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be made available immediately from amounts otherwise provided to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator may reimburse such amounts from fees credited to the account established under section #decjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,administrative provisions--office of the secretary of transportation #aja4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be obligated for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,transportation to approve assessments or reimbursable agreements pertaining to funds appropriated to the modal administrations in this ,act1 except for activities underway on the date of enactment of this ,act1 unless such assessments or agreements have completed the normal reprogramming process for ,congressional notification4 #ajb4 ,the ,secretary or his designee may engage in activities with ,states and ,state legislators to consider proposals related to the reduction of motorcycle fatalities4 #ajc4 ,notwithstanding section #ccbd of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 in addition to authority provided by section #cbg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,department's ,working ,capital ,fund is hereby authorized to provide payments in advance to vendors that are necessary to carry out the ,federal transit pass transportation fringe benefit program under ,executive ,order #acaej and section #cjdi of ,public ,law #aji-ei3 ,provided1 ,that the ,department shall include adequate safeguards in the contract with the vendors to ensure timely and high-quality performance under the contract4 #ajd4 ,the ,secretary shall post on the ,web site of the ,department of ,transportation a schedule of all meetings of the ,credit ,council1 including the agenda for each meeting1 and require the ,credit ,council to record the decisions and actions of each meeting4 ,federal aviation administration ,operations 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 not otherwise provided for1 including operations and research activities related to commercial space transportation1 administrative expenses for research and development1 establishment of air navigation facilities1 the operation 7including leasing7 and maintenance of aircraft1 subsidizing the cost of aeronautical charts and maps sold to the public1 lease or purchase of passenger motor vehicles for replacement only1 in addition to amounts made available by ,public ,law #aab-ie1 #i1gdj1gjj1jjj of which #h1eie1jjj1jjj shall be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 of which not to exceed #g1cif1fed1jjj shall be available for air traffic organization activities2 not to exceed #a1bah1deh1jjj shall be available for aviation safety activities2 not to exceed #af1fje1jjj shall be available for commercial space transportation activities2 not to exceed #gef1jdg1jjj shall be available for finance and management activities2 not to exceed #fj1jhi1jjj shall be available for ,next,gen and operations planning activities2 and not to exceed #bib1hdg1jjj shall be available for staff offices3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #b percent of any budget activity1 except for aviation safety budget activity1 may be transferred to any budget activity under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that no transfer may increase or decrease any appropriation by more than #b percent3 ,provided further1 ,that any transfer in excess of #b percent shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section #dje of this ,act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than ,march #ca of each fiscal year hereafter1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall transmit to ,congress an annual update to the report submitted to ,congress in ,december #bjjd pursuant to section #bba of ,public ,law #ajh-agf3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount herein appropriated shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj for each day after ,march #ca that such report has not been submitted to the ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than ,march #ca of each fiscal year hereafter1 the ,administrator shall transmit to ,congress a companion report that describes a comprehensive strategy for staffing1 hiring1 and training flight standards and aircraft certification staff in a format similar to the one utilized for the controller staffing plan1 including stated attrition estimates and numerical hiring goals by fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount herein appropriated shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj per day for each day after ,march #ca that such report has not been submitted to ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that funds may be used to enter into a grant agreement with a nonprofit standard-setting organization to assist in the development of aviation safety standards3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for new applicants for the second career training program3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to finalize or implement any regulation that would promulgate new aviation user fees not specifically authorized by law after the date of the enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 foreign authorities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred in the provision of agency services1 including receipts for the maintenance and operation of air navigation facilities1 and for issuance1 renewal or modification of certificates1 including airman1 aircraft1 and repair station certificates1 or for tests related thereto1 or for processing major repair or alteration forms3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds appropriated under this heading1 not less than #add1ejj1jjj shall be for the contract tower program1 of which not less than #i1ejj1jjj is for the contract tower cost share program3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act for aeronautical charting and cartography are available for activities conducted by1 or coordinated through1 the ,working ,capital ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this ,act may be used for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to issue a job announcement for air traffic control specialists that renders ineligible by reason of age any applicant who had been included in the air traffic control specialist applicant inventory as of ,january #ae1 #bjad1 and who was born between ,february #i1 #aihc1 and ,october #a1 #aihd4 ,facilities and equipment 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for acquisition1 establishment1 technical support services1 improvement by contract or purchase1 and hire of national airspace systems and experimental facilities and equipment1 as authorized under part ,a of subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including initial acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant2 engineering and service testing1 including construction of test facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant2 construction and furnishing of quarters and related accommodations for officers and employees of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration stationed at remote localities where such accommodations are not available2 and the purchase1 lease1 or transfer of aircraft from funds available under this heading1 including aircraft for aviation regulation and certification2 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund1 #b1fjj1jjj1jjj1 of which #dfj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjae1 and #b1adj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources1 for expenses incurred in the establishment1 improvement1 and modernization of national airspace systems3 ,provided further1 ,that upon initial submission to the ,congress of the fiscal year #bjaf ,president's budget1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall transmit to the ,congress a comprehensive capital investment plan for the ,federal ,aviation ,administration which includes funding for each budget line item for fiscal years #bjaf through #bjbj1 with total funding for each year of the plan constrained to the funding targets for those years as estimated and approved by the ,office of ,management and ,budget3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount herein appropriated shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj per day for each day after the initial submission of the fiscal year #bjaf ,president's budget that such report has not been submitted to ,congress4 ,research1 engineering1 and development 7airport and airway trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for research1 engineering1 and development1 as authorized under part ,a of subtitle ,,vii of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 including construction of experimental facilities and acquisition of necessary sites by lease or grant1 #aef1gej1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources1 which shall be available for expenses incurred for research1 engineering1 and development4 ,grants-in-aid for airports 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7airport and airway trust fund7 7including transfer of funds7 7including rescission7 ,for liquidation of obligations incurred for grants-in-aid for airport planning and development1 and noise compatibility planning and programs as authorized under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga and subchapter ,i of chapter #dge of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and under other law authorizing such obligations2 for procurement1 installation1 and commissioning of runway incursion prevention devices and systems at airports of such title2 for grants authorized under section #dagdc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and for inspection activities and administration of airport safety programs1 including those related to airport operating certificates under section #ddgjf of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #c1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,airport and ,airway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds under this heading shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the obligations for which are in excess of #c1cej1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjae1 notwithstanding section #dgaag7;g7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds under this heading shall be available for the replacement of baggage conveyor systems1 reconfiguration of terminal baggage areas1 or other airport improvements that are necessary to install bulk explosive detection systems3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #dgaji7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,government's share of allowable project costs under paragraph 7#b7 for subgrants or paragraph 7#c7 of that section shall be #ie percent for a project at other than a large or medium hub airport that is a successive phase of a multi-phased construction project for which the project sponsor received a grant in fiscal year #bjaa for the construction project3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 of funds limited under this heading1 not more than #ajg1ajj1jjj shall be obligated for administration1 not less than #ae1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,airport ,cooperative ,research ,program1 not less than #bi1gej1jjj shall be available for ,airport ,technology ,research1 and #e1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available and transferred to ,office of the ,secretary1 ,salaries and ,expenses to carry out the ,small ,community ,air ,service ,development ,program4 7,rescission7 ,of the amounts authorized for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjae1 and prior years under section #dhaab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 all unobligated balances are permanently rescinded4 ,administrative provisions--federal aviation administration #aaj4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used to compensate in excess of #fjj technical staff-years under the federally funded research and development center contract between the ,federal ,aviation ,administration and the ,center for ,advanced ,aviation ,systems ,development during fiscal year #bjae4 #aaa4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used to pursue or adopt guidelines or regulations requiring airport sponsors to provide to the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without cost building construction1 maintenance1 utilities and expenses1 or space in airport sponsor-owned buildings for services relating to air traffic control1 air navigation1 or weather reporting3 ,provided1 ,that the prohibition of funds in this section does not apply to negotiations between the agency and airport sponsors to achieve agreement on below-market rates for these items or to grant assurances that require airport sponsors to provide land without cost to the ,,faa for air traffic control facilities4 #aab4 ,the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration may reimburse amounts made available to satisfy #di ,u4,s4,c4 #dagdb7;a77#a7 from fees credited under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #decjc and any amount remaining in such account at the close of that fiscal year may be made available to satisfy section #dagdb7;a77#a7 for the subsequent fiscal year4 #aac4 ,amounts collected under section #djaac7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be credited to the appropriation current at the time of collection1 to be merged with and available for the same purposes of such appropriation4 #aad4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for paying premium pay under subsection #eedf7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to any ,federal ,aviation ,administration employee unless such employee actually performed work during the time corresponding to such premium pay4 #aae4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be obligated or expended for an employee of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to purchase a store gift card or gift certificate through use of a ,government-issued credit card4 #aaf4 ,the ,secretary shall apportion to the sponsor of an airport that received scheduled or unscheduled air service from a large certified air carrier 7as defined in part #bda of title #ad ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or such other regulations as may be issued by the ,secretary under the authority of section #dagji7 an amount equal to the minimum apportionment specified in #di ,u4,s4,c4 #dgaad7;c71 if the ,secretary determines that airport had more than #aj1jjj passenger boardings in the preceding calendar year1 based on data submitted to the ,secretary under part #bda of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #aag4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be obligated or expended for retention bonuses for an employee of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration without the prior written approval of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration of the ,department of ,transportation4 #aah4 ,subparagraph 7,d7 of section #dgabd7;b77#c7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking benefit4 and inserting benefit1 with the maximum allowable local cost share capped at #bj percent44 #aai4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds made available under this ,act or any prior ,act may be used to implement or to continue to implement any limitation on the ability of any owner or operator of a private aircraft to obtain1 upon a request to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 a blocking of that owner's or operator's aircraft registration number from any display of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,aircraft ,situational ,display to ,industry data that is made available to the public1 except data made available to a ,government agency1 for the noncommercial flights of that owner or operator4 #aai;,a4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for salaries and expenses of more than #i political and ,presidential appointees in the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 #aai;,b4 ,none of the funds made available under this ,act may be used to increase fees pursuant to section #ddgba of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 until the ,,faa provides to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a report that justifies all fees related to aeronautical navigation products and explains how such fees are consistent with ,executive ,order #acfdb4 #aai;,c4 ,none of the funds appropriated or limited by this ,act may be used to change weight restrictions or prior permission rules at ,teterboro airport in ,teterboro1 ,new ,jersey4 #aai;,d4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be used to close a regional operations center of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration or reduce its services unless the ,administrator notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #ij full business days in advance4 #aai;,e4 ,section #iaf of ,public ,law #aab-ie is amended by striking ,advanced ,materials in ,transport ,aircraft and inserting ,joint ,advanced ,materials and ,structures4 #aai;,f4 ,subsection #dgaji7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding before the period 1 except that at a primary non-hub airport located in a ,state as set forth in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection that is within #ae miles of another ,state as set forth in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 the ,government's share shall be an average of the ,government share applicable to any project in each of the ,states4 ,federal highway administration ,limitation on administrative expenses 7,highway ,trust ,fund7 7including transfer of funds7 ,not to exceed #dbf1ajj1jjj1 together with advances and reimbursements received by the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 shall be obligated for necessary expenses for administration and operation of the ,federal ,highway ,administration4 ,in addition1 not to exceed #c1bdh1jjj shall be transferred to the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission in accordance with section #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,federal-aid highways 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,funds available for the implementation or execution of programs of ,federal-aid ,highways and highway safety construction programs authorized under titles #bc and #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the provisions of ,public ,law #aab-ada shall not exceed total obligations of #dj1bef1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may collect and spend fees1 as authorized by title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to cover the costs of services of expert firms1 including counsel1 in the field of municipal and project finance to assist in the underwriting and servicing of ,federal credit instruments and all or a portion of the costs to the ,federal ,government of servicing such credit instruments3 ,provided further1 ,that such fees are available until expended to pay for such costs3 ,provided further1 ,that such amounts are in addition to administrative expenses that are also available for such purpose1 and are not subject to any obligation limitation or the limitation on administrative expenses under section #fjh of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,liquidation of contract authorization7 7,highway ,trust ,fund7 ,for the payment of obligations incurred in carrying out ,federal-aid ,highways and highway safety construction programs authorized under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 #dj1iie1jjj1jjj derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account71 to remain available until expended4 ,administrative provisions--federal highway administration #abj4 7a7 ,for fiscal year #bjae1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall-- 7#a7 not distribute from the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid ,highways-- 7,a7 amounts authorized for administrative expenses and programs by section #ajd7;a7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 amounts authorized for the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics2 7#b7 not distribute an amount from the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid ,highways that is equal to the unobligated balance of amounts-- 7,a7 made available from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 for ,federal-aid ,highways and highway safety construction programs for previous fiscal years the funds for which are allocated by the ,secretary 7or apportioned by the ,secretary under section #bjb or #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 for which obligation limitation was provided in a previous fiscal year2 7#c7 determine the proportion that-- 7,a7 the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid ,highways1 less the aggregate of amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the sums authorized to be appropriated for the ,federal-aid ,highways and highway safety construction programs 7other than sums authorized to be appropriated for provisions of law described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ab7 of subsection 7b7 and sums authorized to be appropriated for section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 equal to the amount referred to in subsection 7b77#ac7 for such fiscal year71 less the aggregate of the amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of this subsection2 7#d7 distribute the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid ,highways1 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 for each of the programs 7other than programs to which paragraph 7#a7 applies7 that are allocated by the ,secretary under the ,moving ,ahead for ,progress in the #bast ,century ,act and title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 or apportioned by the ,secretary under sections #bjb or #bjd of that title1 by multiplying-- 7,a7 the proportion determined under paragraph 7#c72 by 7,b7 the amounts authorized to be appropriated for each such program for such fiscal year2 and 7#e7 distribute the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid ,highways1 less the aggregate amounts not distributed under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and the amounts distributed under paragraph 7#d71 for ,federal-aid ,highways and highway safety construction programs that are apportioned by the ,secretary under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7other than the amounts apportioned for the ,national ,highway ,performance ,program in section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are exempt from the limitation under subsection 7b77#ac7 and the amounts apportioned under sections #bjb and #bjd of that title7 in the proportion that-- 7,a7 amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to each ,state for such fiscal year2 bears to 7,b7 the total of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the programs that are apportioned under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to all ,states for such fiscal year4 7b7 ,exceptions ,from ,obligation ,limitation ,the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid ,highways shall not apply to obligations under or for-- 7#a7 section #abe of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 section #adg of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #add note2 #ib ,stat4 #bgad72 7#c7 section #i of the ,federal-,aid ,highway ,act of #aiha 7#ie ,stat4 #agja72 7#d7 subsections 7b7 and 7j7 of section #aca of the ,surface ,transportation ,assistance ,act of #aihb 7#if ,stat4 #baai72 7#e7 subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #adi of the ,surface ,transportation and ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance ,act of #aihg 7#aja ,stat4 #aih72 7#f7 sections #aajc through #aajh of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia 7#aje ,stat4 #bjbg72 7#g7 section #aeg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect on ,june #h1 #aiih72 7#h7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #aiih through #bjjd1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#i7 ,federal-aid ,highways programs for which obligation authority was made available under the ,transportation ,equity ,act for the #bast ,century 7#aab ,stat4 #ajg7 or subsequent ,acts for multiple years or to remain available until expended1 but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used2 7#aj7 section #aje of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #bjje through #bjab1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 7#aa7 section #afjc of ,,safetea-,,lu 7#bc ,u4,s4,c4 #aah note2 #aai ,stat4 #abdh71 to the extent that funds obligated in accordance with that section were not subject to a limitation on obligations at the time at which the funds were initially made available for obligation2 and 7#ab7 section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7as in effect for fiscal years #bjac and #bjad1 but only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj for each of those fiscal years72 and 7#ac7 section #aai of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code 7but1 for fiscal year #bjae1 only in an amount equal to #fci1jjj1jjj74 7c7 ,redistribution of ,unused ,obligation ,authority ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 after ,august #a of such fiscal year-- 7#a7 revise a distribution of the obligation limitation made available under subsection 7a7 if an amount distributed cannot be obligated during that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 redistribute sufficient amounts to those ,states able to obligate amounts in addition to those previously distributed during that fiscal year1 giving priority to those ,states having large unobligated balances of funds apportioned under sections #add 7as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of ,public ,law #aab-ada7 and #ajd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,applicability of ,obligation ,limitations to ,transportation ,research ,programs 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid ,highways shall apply to contract authority for transportation research programs carried out under-- 7,a7 chapter #e of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 division ,e of the ,moving ,ahead for ,progress in the #bast ,century ,act4 7#b7 ,exception ,obligation authority made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 remain available for a period of #d fiscal years2 and 7,b7 be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for ,federal-aid ,highways and highway safety construction programs for future fiscal years4 7e7 ,redistribution of ,certain ,authorized ,funds 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of distribution of obligation limitation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall distribute to the ,states any funds 7excluding funds authorized for the program under section #bjb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code7 that-- 7,a7 are authorized to be appropriated for such fiscal year for ,federal-aid ,highways programs2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines will not be allocated to the ,states 7or will not be apportioned to the ,states under section #bjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code71 and will not be available for obligation1 for such fiscal year because of the imposition of any obligation limitation for such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,ratio ,funds shall be distributed under paragraph 7#a7 in the same proportion as the distribution of obligation authority under subsection 7a77#e74 7#c7 ,availability ,funds distributed to each ,state under paragraph 7#a7 shall be available for any purpose described in section #acc7;b7 of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aba4 ,notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 funds received by the ,bureau of ,transportation ,statistics from the sale of data products1 for necessary expenses incurred pursuant to chapter #fc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be credited to the ,federal-aid ,highways account for the purpose of reimbursing the ,bureau for such expenses3 ,provided1 ,that such funds shall be subject to the obligation limitation for ,federal-aid ,highways and highway safety construction programs4 #abb4 ,not less than #ae days prior to waiving1 under his or her statutory authority1 any ,buy ,america requirement for ,federal-aid ,highways projects1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall make an informal public notice and comment opportunity on the intent to issue such waiver and the reasons therefor3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide an annual report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on any waivers granted under the ,buy ,america requirements4 #abc4 7a7 ,in ,general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds made available1 limited1 or otherwise affected by this ,act shall be used to approve or otherwise authorize the imposition of any toll on any segment of highway located on the ,federal-aid system in the ,state of ,texas that-- 7#a7 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 is not tolled2 7#b7 is constructed with ,federal assistance provided under title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 is in actual operation as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,number of toll lanes ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any segment of highway on the ,federal-aid system described in that subsection that1 as of the date on which a toll is imposed on the segment1 will have the same number of nontoll lanes as were in existence prior to that date4 7#b7 ,high-occupancy vehicle lanes ,a high-occupancy vehicle lane that is converted to a toll lane shall not be subject to this section1 and shall not be considered to be a nontoll lane for purposes of determining whether a highway will have fewer nontoll lanes than prior to the date of imposition of the toll1 if-- 7,a7 high-occupancy vehicles occupied by the number of passengers specified by the entity operating the toll lane may use the toll lane without paying a toll1 unless otherwise specified by the appropriate county1 town1 municipal or other local government entity1 or public toll road or transit authority2 or 7,b7 each high-occupancy vehicle lane that was converted to a toll lane was constructed as a temporary lane to be replaced by a toll lane under a plan approved by the appropriate county1 town1 municipal or other local government entity1 or public toll road or transit authority4 #abd4 ,none of the funds in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be used to provide credit assistance unless not less than #c days before any application approval to provide credit assistance under sections #fjc and #fjd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,transportation provides notification in writing to the following committees3 the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations2 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives3 ,provided1 ,that such notification shall include1 but not be limited to1 the name of the project sponsor2 a description of the project2 whether credit assistance will be provided as a direct loan1 loan guarantee1 or line of credit2 and the amount of credit assistance4 #abe4 ,section #abg of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,operation of vehicles on certain other ,wisconsin highways ,if any segment of the ,united ,states ,route #da corridor1 as described in section #aaje7;c77#eg7 of the ,intermodal ,surface ,transportation ,efficiency ,act of #aiia1 is designated as a route on the ,interstate ,system1 a vehicle that could operate legally on that segment before the date of such designation may continue to operate on that segment1 without regard to any requirement under subsection 7a74 7k7 ,operation of vehicles on certain ,mississippi highways ,if any segment of ,united ,states ,route #gh in ,mississippi from mile marker #j to mile marker #aac is designated as part of the ,interstate ,system1 no limit established under this section may apply to that segment with respect to the operation of any vehicle that could have legally operated on that segment before such designation4 7l7 ,operation of vehicles on certain kentucky highways 7#a7 ,in general ,if any segment of highway described in paragraph 7#b7 is designated as a route on the ,interstate ,system1 a vehicle that could operate legally on that segment before the date of such designation may continue to operate on that segment1 without regard to any requirement under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,description of highway segments ,the highway segments referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are as follows3 7,a7 ,interstate ,route #fi in ,kentucky 7formerly the ,wendell ,h4 ,ford 7,western ,kentucky7 ,parkway7 from the ,interstate ,route #bd ,interchange1 near ,eddyville1 to the ,edward ,t4 ,breathitt 7,pennyrile7 ,parkway ,interchange4 7,b7 ,the ,edward ,t4 ,breathitt 7,pennyrile7 ,parkway 7to be designated as ,interstate ,route #fi7 in ,kentucky from the ,wendell ,h4 ,ford 7,western ,kentucky7 ,parkway ,interchange to near milepost #gg1 and on new alignment to an interchange on the ,audubon ,parkway1 if the segment is designated as part of the ,interstate ,system4 4 ,federal motor carrier safety administration ,motor carrier safety operations and programs 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in the implementation1 execution and administration of motor carrier safety operations and programs pursuant to section #caajd7;i7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #dabg and #dacd of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 #bga1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account71 together with advances and reimbursements received by the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration1 the sum of which shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for implementation1 execution or administration of motor carrier safety operations and programs authorized under title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not exceed total obligations of #bga1jjj1jjj for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,operations and ,programs for fiscal year #bjae1 of which #i1jjj1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 is for the research and technology program1 and of which #cd1ede1jjj1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 is for information management3 ,provided further1 ,that #b1cjj1jjj shall be made available for commercial motor vehicle operator grants to carry out section #dacd of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 of which #a1cjj1jjj is to be made available from prior year unobligated contract authority provided in ,public ,law #aab-ada1 or other appropriations or authorization acts3 ,provided further1 ,that of unobligated contract authority provided in ,public ,law #aab-ada1 or other appropriations or authorization acts for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,operations and ,programs1 #f1gjj1jjj shall be made available for enforcement and investigation activities related to the safe transportation of energy products1 information management and technology needs related to the monitoring of high-risk carriers and carriers operating under consent agreements1 and the ,capital ,improvement ,plan for border facilities and field offices1 and an additional #d1jjj1jjj shall be made available to administer the study required under section #acc of this ,act1 to remain available for obligation until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall complete final regulatory action on the implementation of #di ,united ,states ,code #caacg no later than ,june #a1 #bjae4 ,motor carrier safety grants 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out sections #caajb1 #caajd7;a71 #caajf1 #caajg1 #caaji1 #cacji1 #cacac of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 and sections #dabf and #dabh of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 #cac1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for the implementation or execution of motor carrier safety programs shall not exceed total obligations of #cac1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjae for ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,grants2 of which #bah1jjj1jjj shall be available for the motor carrier safety assistance program1 #cj1jjj1jjj shall be available for commercial driver's license program improvement grants1 #cb1jjj1jjj shall be available for border enforcement grants1 #e1jjj1jjj shall be available for performance and registration information system management grants1 #be1jjj1jjj shall be available for the commercial vehicle information systems and networks deployment program1 and #c1jjj1jjj shall be available for safety data improvement grants3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the funds made available herein for the motor carrier safety assistance program1 #cb1jjj1jjj shall be available for audits of new entrant motor carriers4 ,administrative provisions--federal motor carrier safety administration #acj4 ,funds appropriated or limited in this ,act shall be subject to the terms and conditions stipulated in section #cej of ,public ,law #ajg-hg and section #fija of ,public ,law #aaj-bh4 #aca4 ,the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration shall send notice of #di ,,cfr section #che4cjh violations by certified mail1 registered mail1 or another manner of delivery1 which records the receipt of the notice by the persons responsible for the violations4 #acb4 ,none of the funds limited or otherwise made available under this ,act shall be used by the ,secretary to enforce any regulation prohibiting a ,state from issuing a commercial learner's permit to individuals under the age of eighteen if the ,state had a law authorizing the issuance of commercial learner's permits to individuals under eighteen years of age as of ,may #i1 #bjaa4 #acc4 7a7 ,temporary ,suspension of ,enforcement ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act or any other ,act shall be used to enforce sections #cie4c7;c7 and #cie4c7;d7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and such sections shall have no force or effect from the date of enactment of this ,act until the later of ,september #cj1 #bjae1 or upon submission of the final report issued by the ,secretary under this section4 ,the restart provisions in effect on ,june #cj1 #bjac1 shall be in effect during this period4 7b7 ,public ,notification ,as soon as possible after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall publish a ,notice in the ,federal ,register and on the ,federal ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,administration website announcing that the provisions in the rule referred to in subsection 7a7 shall have no force or effect from the date of enactment of this ,act through ,september #cj1 #bjae1 and the restart rule in effect on ,june #cj1 #bjac1 shall immediately be in effect4 7c7 ,commercial ,motor ,vehicle 7,,cmv7 ,driver ,restart ,study ,within #ij days of the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall initiate a naturalistic study of the operational1 safety1 health and fatigue impacts of the restart provisions in sections #cie4c7;c7 and #cie4c7;d7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 on commercial motor vehicle drivers4 ,the study required under this subsection shall-- 7#a7 compare the work schedules and assess operator fatigue between the following two groups of commercial motor vehicle drivers1 each large enough to produce statistically significant results3 7,a7 commercial motor vehicle drivers who operate under such provisions1 in effect between ,july #a1 #bjac1 and the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 and 7,b7 commercial motor vehicle drivers who operate under the provisions in effect on ,june #cj1 #bjac4 7#b7 compare1 at a minimum1 the #e-month work schedules1 and assess safety critical events 7crashes1 near crashes and crash-relevant conflicts7 and operator fatigue between the commercial motor vehicle drivers identified under subsection 7c77#a7 of this section from a statistically significant sample of drivers comprised of fleets of all sizes1 including long-haul1 regional and short-haul operations in various sectors of the industry1 including flat-bed1 refrigerated1 tank1 and dry-van1 to the extent practicable2 7#c7 assess drivers' safety critical events1 fatigue and levels of alertness1 and driver health outcomes by using both electronic and captured record of duty status1 including the ,psychomotor ,vigilance ,test 7,,pvt71 e-logging data1 actigraph watches and cameras or other on-board monitoring systems that record or measure safety critical events and driver alertness2 7#d7 utilize data from electronic logging devices1 consistent to the extent practicable1 with the anticipated requirements for such devices in section #caacg7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 from motor carriers and drivers of commercial motor vehicles1 notwithstanding any limitation on the use of such data under section #caacg7;e7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#e7 include the development of an initial study plan and final report1 each of which shall be subject to an independent peer review by a panel of individuals with relevant medical and scientific expertise4 7d7 ,department of ,transportation ,office of ,inspector ,general ,review ,prior to the study required under this subsection commencing and within #fj days of the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a plan outlining the scope and methodology for the study to the ,department of ,transportation ,inspector ,general4 7#a7 ,within #cj days of receiving the plan1 the ,office of ,inspector ,general shall review and report whether it includes-- 7,a7 a sufficient number of participating drivers to produce statistically significant results consistent with subsection 7c77#b72 7,b7 the use of reliable technologies to assess the operational1 safety and fatigue components of the study to produce consistent and valid results2 7,c7 appropriate performance measures to properly evaluate the study outcomes2 and 7,d7 an appropriate selection of the independent review panel under subsection 7c77#e74 7#b7 ,the ,office of ,inspector ,general shall report its findings1 conclusions and any recommendations to the ,secretary and to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations within #cj days of receipt of the plan4 7e7 ,reporting ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall submit a final report on the findings and conclusions of the study and the ,department's recommendations on whether the provisions in effect on ,july #a1 #bjac1 provide a greater net benefit for the operational1 safety1 health and fatigue impacts of the restart provisions to the ,inspector ,general within #baj days of receiving the ,office of the ,inspector ,general report required in subsection 7d77#b74 7#a7 ,within #fj days of receipt of the ,secretary's findings and recommendations in subsection 7e71 the ,inspector ,general shall report to the ,secretary and the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on the study's compliance with the requirements outlined under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,upon submission of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general report in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit its report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations and make the report publically available on its website4 7f7 ,certification ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall certify in writing in a manner addressing the ,inspector ,general's findings and recommendations in subsection 7d77#a7 and 7e77#a7 of this section that the ,secretary has met the requirements as described in section 7c7 and 7d74 7g7 ,paperwork reduction act exception ,the study and the ,office of the ,inspector ,general reviews shall not be subject to section #cejf or #cejg of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acd4 ,none of the funds limited or otherwise made available under the heading ,motor ,carrier ,safety ,operations and ,programs may be used to deny an application to renew a ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,program permit for a motor carrier based on that carrier's ,hazardous ,materials ,out-of-,service rate1 unless the carrier has the opportunity to submit a written description of corrective actions taken1 and other documentation the carrier wishes the ,secretary to consider1 including submitting a corrective action plan1 and the ,secretary determines the actions or plan is insufficient to address the safety concerns that resulted in that ,hazardous ,materials ,out-of-,service rate4 ,national highway traffic safety administration ,operations and research ,for expenses necessary to discharge the functions of the ,secretary1 with respect to traffic and highway safety authorized under chapter #cja and part ,c of subtitle ,,vi of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #acj1jjj1jjj1 of which #bj1jjj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf4 ,operations and research 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc1 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ach1ejj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account7 and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the total obligations for which1 in fiscal year #bjae1 are in excess of #ach1ejj1jjj1 of which #acc1ejj1jjj shall be for programs authorized under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc and #e1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,driver ,register authorized under chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided further1 ,that within the #acc1ejj1jjj obligation limitation for operations and research1 #bj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 and shall be in addition to the amount of any limitation imposed on obligations for future years3 ,provided further1 ,that #bj1jjj1jjj of the total obligation limitation for operations and research in fiscal year #bjae shall be applied toward unobligated balances of contract authority provided in prior ,acts for carrying out the provisions of #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc1 and chapter #cjc of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,highway traffic safety grants 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out provisions of #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb and #dje1 section #bjji of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #caaja7;a77#f7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 to remain available until expended1 #efa1ejj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,highway ,trust ,fund 7other than the ,mass ,transit ,account73 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for the planning or execution of programs the total obligations for which1 in fiscal year #bjae1 are in excess of #efa1ejj1jjj for programs authorized under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb and #dje1 section #bjji of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #caaja7;a77#f7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 of which #bce1jjj1jjj shall be for ,highway ,safety ,programs under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #djb2 #bgb1jjj1jjj shall be for ,national ,priority ,safety ,programs under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje2 #bi1jjj1jjj shall be for ,high ,visibility ,enforcement ,program under section #bjji of ,public ,law #aji-ei1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada2 #be1ejj1jjj shall be for ,administrative ,expenses under section #caaja7;a77#f7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada3 ,provided further1 ,that none of these funds shall be used for construction1 rehabilitation1 or remodeling costs1 or for office furnishings and fixtures for ,state1 local or private buildings or structures3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #ejj1jjj of the funds made available for ,national ,priority ,safety ,programs under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje for ,impaired ,driving ,countermeasures 7as described in subsection 7d7 of that section7 shall be available for technical assistance to the ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the ,transfers provision under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje7;a77#a77;,g71 any amounts transferred to increase the amounts made available under section #djb shall include the obligation authority for such amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,administrator shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of any exercise of the authority granted under the previous proviso or under #bc ,u4,s4,c4 #dje7;a77#a77;,g7 within #fj days4 ,administrative provisions--national highway traffic safety administration #adj4 ,an additional #acj1jjj shall be made available to the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration1 out of the amount limited for section #djb of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code1 to pay for travel and related expenses for ,state management reviews and to pay for core competency development training and related expenses for highway safety staff4 #ada4 ,the limitations on obligations for the programs of the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration set in this ,act shall not apply to obligations for which obligation authority was made available in previous public laws but only to the extent that the obligation authority has not lapsed or been used4 #adb4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used to implement section #djd of title #bc1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,federal railroad administration ,safety and operations ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 not otherwise provided for1 #ahf1hgj1jjj1 of which #ae1djj1jjj shall remain available until expended4 ,railroad research and development ,for necessary expenses for railroad research and development1 #ci1ajj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing program ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to issue direct loans and loan guarantees pursuant to sections #eja through #ejd of the ,railroad ,revitalization and ,regulatory ,reform ,act of #aigf 7,public ,law #id-baj71 as amended1 such authority to exist as long as any such direct loan or loan guarantee is outstanding3 ,provided1 ,that pursuant to section #ejb of such ,act1 as amended1 no new direct loans or loan guarantee commitments shall be made using ,federal funds for the credit risk premium during fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that no new direct loans or loan guarantee commitments made under the ,railroad ,rehabilitation and ,improvement ,financing ,program in fiscal year #bjae shall cause the total principal amount of direct loans and loan guarantees committed under the ,railroad ,rehabilitation and ,improvement ,financing ,program to projects in a single state to exceed #e1fjj1jjj1jjj4 ,operating grants to the national railroad passenger corporation ,to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make quarterly grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation1 in amounts based on the ,secretary's assessment of the ,corporation's seasonal cash flow requirements1 for the operation of intercity passenger rail1 as authorized by section #aja of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb71 #bej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts available under this paragraph shall be available for the ,secretary to approve funding to cover operating losses for the ,corporation only after receiving and reviewing a grant request for each specific train route3 ,provided further1 ,that each such grant request shall be accompanied by a detailed financial analysis1 revenue projection1 and capital expenditure projection justifying the ,federal support to the ,secretary's satisfaction3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #fj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,corporation shall transmit1 in electronic format1 to the ,secretary and the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations the annual budget1 business plan1 the #e-,year ,financial ,plan for fiscal year #bjae required under section #bjd of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh and the comprehensive fleet plan for all ,amtrak rolling stock3 ,provided further1 ,that the budget1 business plan and the #e-,year ,financial ,plan shall include annual information on the maintenance1 refurbishment1 replacement1 and expansion for all ,amtrak rolling stock consistent with the comprehensive fleet plan3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,corporation shall provide monthly performance reports in an electronic format which shall describe the work completed to date1 any changes to the business plan1 and the reasons for such changes as well as progress against the milestones and target dates of the #bjab performance improvement plan3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,corporation's budget1 business plan1 #e-,year ,financial ,plan1 semiannual reports1 monthly reports1 comprehensive fleet plan and all supplemental reports or plans comply with requirements in ,public ,law #aab-ee3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided in this ,act may be used to support any route on which ,amtrak offers a discounted fare of more than #ej percent off the normal peak fare3 ,provided further1 ,that the preceding proviso does not apply to routes where the operating loss as a result of the discount is covered by a ,state and the ,state participates in the setting of fares4 ,capital and debt service grants to the national railroad passenger corporation ,to enable the ,secretary of ,transportation to make grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation for capital investments as authorized by sections #aja7;c71 #ajb1 and #bai7;b7 of the ,passenger ,rail ,investment and ,improvement ,act of #bjjh 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb71 #a1adj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which not to exceed #age1jjj1jjj shall be for debt service obligations as authorized by section #ajb of such ,act3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 not less than #ej1jjj1jjj shall be made available to bring ,amtrak-served facilities and stations into compliance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that after an initial distribution of up to #bjj1jjj1jjj1 which shall be used by the ,corporation as a working capital account1 all remaining funds shall be provided to the ,corporation only on a reimbursable basis3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 up to #ej1jjj1jjj may be used by the ,secretary to subsidize operating losses of the ,corporation should the funds provided under the heading ,operating ,grants to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation be insufficient to meet operational costs for fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may retain up to one-half of #a percent of the funds provided under this heading to fund the costs of project management and oversight of activities authorized by subsections #aja7;a7 and #aja7;c7 of division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall approve funding for capital expenditures1 including advance purchase orders of materials1 for the ,corporation only after receiving and reviewing a grant request for each specific capital project justifying the ,federal support to the ,secretary's satisfaction3 ,provided further1 ,that except as otherwise provided herein1 none of the funds under this heading may be used to subsidize operating losses of the ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds under this heading may be used for capital projects not approved by the ,secretary of ,transportation or on the ,corporation's fiscal year #bjae business plan3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to the project management oversight funds authorized under section #aja7;d7 of division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb1 the ,secretary may retain up to an additional #e1jjj1jjj of the funds provided under this heading to fund expenses associated with implementing section #bab of division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb1 including the amendments made by section #bab to section #bdije of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,administrative provisions--federal railroad administration #aej4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may receive and expend cash1 or receive and utilize spare parts and similar items1 from non-,united ,states ,government sources to repair damages to or replace ,united ,states ,government owned automated track inspection cars and equipment as a result of third-party liability for such damages1 and any amounts collected under this section shall be credited directly to the ,safety and ,operations account of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration1 and shall remain available until expended for the repair1 operation and maintenance of automated track inspection cars and equipment in connection with the automated track inspection program4 #aea4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 rule or regulation1 the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to allow the issuer of any preferred stock heretofore sold to the ,department to redeem or repurchase such stock upon the payment to the ,department of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary4 #aeb4 ,none of the funds provided to the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation may be used to fund any overtime costs in excess of #ce1jjj for any individual employee3 ,provided1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak may waive the cap set in the previous proviso for specific employees when the ,president of ,amtrak determines such a cap poses a risk to the safety and operational efficiency of the system3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak shall report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations each quarter of the calendar year on waivers granted to employees and amounts paid above the cap for each month within such quarter and delineate the reasons each waiver was granted3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,president of ,amtrak shall report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations by ,march #a1 #bjae1 a summary of all overtime payments incurred by the ,corporation for #bjad and the three prior calendar years3 ,provided further1 ,that such summary shall include the total number of employees that received waivers and the total overtime payments the ,corporation paid to those employees receiving waivers for each month for #bjad and for the three prior calendar years4 #aec4 ,for an additional amount1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be made available until expended for the ,secretary to make grants for grade crossing and track improvements on rail routes that transport energy products4 ,federal transit administration ,administrative expenses ,for necessary administrative expenses of the ,federal ,transit ,administration's programs authorized by chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aje1icc1jjj1 of which not less than #d1ejj1jjj shall be available to carry out the provisions of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbi and not less than #a1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out the provisions of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbf3 ,provided1 ,that none of the funds provided or limited in this ,act may be used to create a permanent office of transit security under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that upon submission to the ,congress of the fiscal year #bjaf ,president's budget1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall transmit to ,congress the annual report on ,new ,starts1 including proposed allocations for fiscal year #bjaf4 ,transit formula grants 7liquidation of contract authorization7 7limitation on obligations7 7highway trust fund7 ,for payment of obligations incurred in the ,federal ,public ,transportation ,assistance ,program in this account1 and for payment of obligations incurred in carrying out the provisions of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecah1 #ecbb7;d71 #ecbi7;e77#f71 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 and #ecdj1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #bjjje7;b7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 #i1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to be derived from the ,mass ,transit ,account of the ,highway ,trust ,fund and to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that funds available for the implementation or execution of programs authorized under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje1 #ecjg1 #ecaj1 #ecaa1 #ecah1 #ecbb7;d71 #ecbi7;e77#f71 #ecce1 #eccg1 #ecci1 and #ecdj1 as amended by ,public ,law #aab-ada1 and section #bjjje7;b7 of ,public ,law #aab-ada1 shall not exceed total obligations of #h1eie1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjae4 ,transit research ,for necessary expenses to carry out #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecab and #ecac1 #cc1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #cj1jjj1jjj shall be for activities authorized under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecab and #c1jjj1jjj shall be for activities authorized under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecac4 ,technical ,assistance and ,training ,for necessary expenses to carry out #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecad and #ecbb7;a71 7b7 and 7e71 #d1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #d1jjj1jjj shall be for activities authorized under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecad and #ejj1jjj shall be for activities authorized under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecbb7;a71 7b7 and 7e74 ,capital investment grants 7,including ,rescission of ,funds7 ,for necessary expenses to carry out #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji1 #b1abj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that when distributing funds among ,recommended ,new ,starts ,projects1 the ,administrator shall first fully fund those projects covered by a full funding grant agreement1 then fully fund those projects whose section #ecji share is less than #dj percent1 and then distribute the remaining funds so as to protect as much as possible the projects' budgets and schedules3 ,provided further1 ,that of the unobligated amounts available for the ,capital ,investment ,grants program1 #aba1edf1ach is hereby rescinded4 ,grants to the washington metropolitan area transit authority ,for grants to the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority as authorized under section #fja of division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb1 #aej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall approve grants for capital and preventive maintenance expenditures for the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority only after receiving and reviewing a request for each specific project3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to approving such grants1 the ,secretary shall certify that the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority is making significant progress in eliminating the material weaknesses1 significant deficiencies1 and minor control deficiencies identified in the most recent ,financial ,management ,oversight ,review3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall determine that the ,washington ,metropolitan ,area ,transit ,authority has placed the highest priority on those investments that will improve the safety of the system before approving such grants3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary1 in order to ensure safety throughout the rail system1 may waive the requirements of section #fja7;e77#a7 of title ,,vi of ,public ,law #aaj-dcb 7#aab ,stat4 #difh74 ,administrative provisions--federal transit administration #afj4 ,the limitations on obligations for the programs of the ,federal ,transit ,administration shall not apply to any authority under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecch1 previously made available for obligation1 or to any other authority previously made available for obligation4 #afa4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated or limited by this ,act under the heading ,fixed ,guideway ,capital ,investment of the ,federal ,transit ,administration for projects specified in this ,act or identified in reports accompanying this ,act not obligated by ,september #cj1 #bjai1 and other recoveries1 shall be directed to projects eligible to use the funds for the purposes for which they were originally provided4 #afb4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any funds appropriated before ,october #a1 #bjad1 under any section of chapter #ec of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 that remain available for expenditure1 may be transferred to and administered under the most recent appropriation heading for any such section4 #afc4 ,the ,secretary may not enforce regulations related to charter bus service under part #fjd of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for any transit agency that during fiscal year #bjjh was both initially granted a #fj-;day period to come into compliance with part #fjd1 and then was subsequently granted an exception from said part4 #afd4 ,for purposes of applying the project justification and local financial commitment criteria of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji7;d7 to a ,new ,starts project1 the ,secretary may consider the costs and ridership of any connected project in an instance in which private parties are making significant financial contributions to the construction of the connected project2 additionally1 the ,secretary may consider the significant financial contributions of private parties to the connected project in calculating the non-,federal share of net capital project costs for the ,new ,starts project4 #afe4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 none of the funds made available in this ,act shall be used to enter into a full funding grant agreement for a project with a ,new ,starts share greater than #fj percent4 #aff4 ,none of the funds in this or any other ,act may be available to advance in any way a new light or heavy rail project towards a full funding grant agreement as defined by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji for the ,metropolitan ,transit ,authority of ,harris ,county1 ,texas if the proposed capital project is constructed on or planned to be constructed on ,richmond ,avenue west of ,south ,shepherd ,drive or on ,post ,oak ,boulevard north of ,richmond ,avenue in ,houston1 ,texas4 #afg4 ,in developing guidance implementing #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji7;i7 ,program of ,interrelated ,projects1 the ,secretary shall consider projects eligible under section #ecji7;h7 ,small ,starts ,projects1 including streetcars4 #afh4 ,of the unobligated balance of amounts made available for fiscal year #bjaa or prior fiscal years to carry out the discretionary bus and bus facilities program under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji1 #bg1ihi1hci shall be used for new bus rapid transit projects recommended1 in the ,president's fiscal year #bjae budget request1 to be funded under the heading ,department of ,transportation-,federal ,transit ,administration-,capital ,investment ,grants3 ,provided1 ,that all such projects shall remain subject to the requirements of #di ,u4,s4,c4 #ecji for ,new ,starts1 ,small ,starts1 or ,core ,capacity projects1 as applicable1 under the ,capital ,investment ,grants ,program3 ,provided further1 ,that such funds shall be in addition to the amounts otherwise made available by this ,act for ,department of ,transportation-,federal ,transit ,administration-,capital ,investment ,grants4 ,saint lawrence seaway development corporation ,the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation is hereby authorized to make such expenditures1 within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to the ,corporation1 and in accord with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section #ajd of the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act1 as amended1 as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the ,corporation's budget for the current fiscal year4 ,operations and maintenance 7harbor maintenance trust fund7 ,for necessary expenses to conduct the operations1 maintenance1 and capital asset renewal activities of those portions of the ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway owned1 operated1 and maintained by the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation1 #cb1jdb1jjj1 to be derived from the ,harbor ,maintenance ,trust ,fund1 pursuant to ,public ,law #ii-ffb4 ,maritime administration ,maritime security program ,for necessary expenses to maintain and preserve a ,u4,s4-flag merchant fleet to serve the national security needs of the ,united ,states1 #ahf1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,operations and training ,for necessary expenses of operations and training activities authorized by law1 #adh1jej1jjj1 of which #aa1cjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for maintenance and repair of training ships at ,state ,maritime ,academies1 and of which #b1djj1jjj shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for the ,student ,incentive ,program at ,state ,maritime ,academies1 and of which #a1bjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for training ship fuel assistance payments1 and of which #ae1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for facilities maintenance and repair1 equipment1 and capital improvements at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy3 ,provided1 ,that amounts apportioned for the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy shall be available only upon allotments made personally by the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,assistant ,secretary for ,budget and ,programs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,superintendent1 ,deputy ,superintendent and the ,director of the ,office of ,resource ,management of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy may not be allotment holders for the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 and the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall hold all allotments made by the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,assistant ,secretary for ,budget and ,programs under the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that #ej percent of the funding made available for the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy under this heading shall be available only after the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,superintendent and the ,maritime ,administrator1 completes a plan detailing by program or activity how such funding will be expended at the ,academy1 and this plan is submitted to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than ,january #ab1 #bjae1 the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration shall transmit to ,congress the biennial survey and report on sexual assault and sexual harassment at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy as required pursuant to section #cejg of ,public ,law #aaj-dag4 ,ship disposal ,for necessary expenses related to the disposal of obsolete vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet of the ,maritime ,administration1 #d1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,maritime guaranteed loan 7title xi7 program account 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary administrative expenses of the maritime guaranteed loan program1 #c1ajj1jjj shall be paid to the appropriations for ,maritime ,administration-,operations and ,training4 ,administrative provisions--maritime administration #agj4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the ,maritime ,administration is authorized to furnish utilities and services and make necessary repairs in connection with any lease1 contract1 or occupancy involving ,government property under control of the ,maritime ,administration3 ,provided1 ,that payments received therefor shall be credited to the appropriation charged with the cost thereof and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that rental payments under any such lease1 contract1 or occupancy for items other than such utilities1 services1 or repairs shall be covered into the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts4 #aga4 ,none of the funds available or appropriated in this ,act shall be used by the ,united ,states ,department of ,transportation or the ,united ,states ,maritime ,administration to negotiate or otherwise execute1 enter into1 facilitate or perform fee-for-service contracts for vessel disposal1 scrapping or recycling1 unless there is no qualified domestic ship recycler that will pay any sum of money to purchase and scrap or recycle a vessel owned1 operated or managed by the ,maritime ,administration or that is part of the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet3 ,provided1 ,that such sales offers must be consistent with the solicitation and provide that the work will be performed in a timely manner at a facility qualified within the meaning of section #cejb of ,public ,law #ajf-cih3 ,provided further1 ,that nothing contained herein shall affect the ,maritime ,administration's authority to award contracts at least cost to the ,federal ,government and consistent with the requirements of #af ,u4,s4,c4 #edje7;c71 section #cejb1 or otherwise authorized under the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 ,pipeline and hazardous materials safety administration ,operational expenses 7including transfer of funds7 ,for necessary operational expenses of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 #bb1bbe1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that #a1ejj1jjj shall be transferred to ,pipeline ,safety in order to fund ,pipeline ,safety ,information ,grants to ,communities as authorized under section #fjacj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,hazardous materials safety ,for expenses necessary to discharge the hazardous materials safety functions of the ,pipeline and ,hazardous ,materials ,safety ,administration1 #eb1jjj1jjj1 of which #g1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that up to #hjj1jjj in fees collected under #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eajh7;g7 shall be deposited in the general fund of the ,treasury as offsetting receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that there may be credited to this appropriation1 to be available until expended1 funds received from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training1 for reports publication and dissemination1 and for travel expenses incurred in performance of hazardous materials exemptions and approvals functions4 ,pipeline safety 7pipeline safety fund7 7oil spill liability trust fund7 7pipeline safety design review fund7 ,for expenses necessary to conduct the functions of the pipeline safety program1 for grants-in-aid to carry out a pipeline safety program1 as authorized by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjajg1 and to discharge the pipeline program responsibilities of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij1 #adf1jjj1jjj1 of which #ai1ejj1jjj shall be derived from the ,oil ,spill ,liability ,trust ,fund and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag2 and of which #abd1ejj1jjj shall be derived from the ,pipeline ,safety ,fund1 of which #ff1cji1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag2 and of which #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be derived from the ,pipeline ,safety ,design ,review ,fund as authorized in #di ,u4,s4,c4 #fjaag7n73 ,provided1 ,that not less than #a1jeh1jjj of the funds provided under this heading shall be for the ,one-,call state grant program4 ,emergency preparedness grants 7emergency preparedness fund7 ,for necessary expenses to carryout #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eabh7;b71 #ahh1jjj1 to be derived from the ,emergency ,preparedness ,fund1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding the fiscal year limitation specified in #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf1 not more than #bh1cah1jjj shall be made available for obligation in fiscal year #bjae from amounts made available by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf7;i71 and #eabh7;b7 and 7c73 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf7;i77#d71 not more than #d percent of the amounts made available from this account shall be available to pay administrative costs3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available by #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf7;i71 #eabh7;b71 or #eabh7;c7 shall be made available for obligation by individuals other than the ,secretary of ,transportation1 or his or her designee3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eabh7;b7 and 7c7 and the current year obligation limitation1 prior year recoveries recognized in the current year shall be available to develop a hazardous materials response training curriculum for emergency responders1 including response activities for the transportation of crude oil1 ethanol and other flammable liquids by rail1 consistent with ,national ,fire ,protection ,association standards1 and to make such training available through an electronic format3 ,provided further1 ,that the prior year recoveries made available under this heading shall also be available to carry out #di ,u4,s4,c4 #eaaf7;b7 and 7j74 ,office of inspector general ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general to carry out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #hf1bbc1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have all necessary authority1 in carrying out the duties specified in the ,inspector ,general ,act1 as amended 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #c71 to investigate allegations of fraud1 including false statements to the government 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja71 by any person or entity that is subject to regulation by the ,department3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds made available under this heading may be used to investigate1 pursuant to section #dagab of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code3 7#a7 unfair or deceptive practices and unfair methods of competition by domestic and foreign air carriers and ticket agents2 and 7#b7 the compliance of domestic and foreign air carriers with respect to item 7#a7 of this proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that hereafter funds transferred to the ,office of the ,inspector ,general through forfeiture proceedings or from the ,department of ,justice ,assets ,forfeiture ,fund or the ,department of the ,treasury ,forfeiture ,fund1 as a participating agency1 as an equitable share from the forfeiture of property in investigations in which the ,office of ,inspector ,general participates1 or through the granting of a ,petition for ,remission or ,mitigation1 shall be deposited to the credit of this account for law enforcement activities authorized under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 to remain available until expended4 ,surface transportation board ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,surface ,transportation ,board1 including services authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 #ca1cge1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 not to exceed #a1bej1jjj from fees established by the ,chairman of the ,surface ,transportation ,board shall be credited to this appropriation as offsetting collections and used for necessary and authorized expenses under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year #bjae1 to result in a final appropriation from the general fund estimated at no more than #cj1abe1jjj4 ,general provisions--,department of transportation #ahj4 ,during the current fiscal year1 applicable appropriations to the ,department of ,transportation shall be available for maintenance and operation of aircraft2 hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft2 purchase of liability insurance for motor vehicles operating in foreign countries on official department business2 and uniforms or allowances therefor1 as authorized by law 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb74 #aha4 ,appropriations contained in this ,act for the ,department of ,transportation shall be available for services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for an ,executive ,level ,,iv4 #ahb4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be available for salaries and expenses of more than #aaj political and ,presidential appointees in the ,department of ,transportation3 ,provided1 ,that none of the personnel covered by this provision may be assigned on temporary detail outside the ,department of ,transportation4 #ahc4 7a7 ,no recipient of funds made available in this ,act shall disseminate personal information 7as defined in #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgbe7c77 obtained by a ,state department of motor vehicles in connection with a motor vehicle record as defined in #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgbe7a71 except as provided in #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgba for a use permitted under #ah ,u4,s4,c4 #bgba4 7b7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall not withhold funds provided in this ,act for any grantee if a ,state is in noncompliance with this provision4 #ahd4 ,funds received by the ,federal ,highway ,administration1 ,federal ,transit ,administration1 and ,federal ,railroad ,administration from ,states1 counties1 municipalities1 other public authorities1 and private sources for expenses incurred for training may be credited respectively to the ,federal ,highway ,administration's ,federal-,aid ,highways account1 the ,federal ,transit ,administration's ,technical ,assistance and ,training account1 and to the ,federal ,railroad ,administration's ,safety and ,operations account1 except for ,state rail safety inspectors participating in training pursuant to #di ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaje4 #ahe4 ,none of the funds in this ,act to the ,department of ,transportation may be used to make a loan1 loan guarantee1 line of credit1 or grant unless the ,secretary of ,transportation notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before any project competitively selected to receive a discretionary grant award1 any discretionary grant award1 letter of intent1 loan commitment1 loan guarantee commitment1 line of credit commitment1 or full funding grant agreement is announced by the department or its modal administrations from3 7#a7 any discretionary grant or federal credit program of the ,federal ,highway ,administration including the emergency relief program2 7#b7 the airport improvement program of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#c7 any program of the ,federal ,railroad ,administration2 7#d7 any program of the ,federal ,transit ,administration other than the formula grants and fixed guideway modernization programs2 7#e7 any program of the ,maritime ,administration2 or 7#f7 any funding provided under the headings ,national ,infrastructure ,investments in this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary gives concurrent notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for any quick release of funds from the emergency relief program3 ,provided further1 ,that no notification shall involve funds that are not available for obligation4 #ahf4 ,rebates1 refunds1 incentive payments1 minor fees and other funds received by the ,department of ,transportation from travel management centers1 charge card programs1 the subleasing of building space1 and miscellaneous sources are to be credited to appropriations of the ,department of ,transportation and allocated to elements of the ,department of ,transportation using fair and equitable criteria and such funds shall be available until expended4 #ahg4 ,amounts made available in this or any other ,act that the ,secretary determines represent improper payments by the ,department of ,transportation to a third-party contractor under a financial assistance award1 which are recovered pursuant to law1 shall be available-- 7#a7 to reimburse the actual expenses incurred by the ,department of ,transportation in recovering improper payments2 and 7#b7 to pay contractors for services provided in recovering improper payments or contractor support in the implementation of the ,improper ,payments ,information ,act of #bjjb3 ,provided1 ,that amounts in excess of that required for paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7-- 7,a7 shall be credited to and merged with the appropriation from which the improper payments were made1 and shall be available for the purposes and period for which such appropriations are available3 ,provided further1 ,that where specific project or accounting information associated with the improper payment or payments is not readily available1 the ,secretary may credit an appropriate account1 which shall be available for the purposes and period associated with the account so credited2 or 7,b7 if no such appropriation remains available1 shall be deposited in the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to the transfer of any such recovery to an appropriations account1 the ,secretary shall notify the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations of the amount and reasons for such transfer3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this section1 the term improper payments has the same meaning as that provided in section #b7;d77#b7 of ,public ,law #ajg-cjj4 #ahh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 if any funds provided in or limited by this ,act are subject to a reprogramming action that requires notice to be provided to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations1 transmission of said reprogramming notice shall be provided solely to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 and said reprogramming action shall be approved or denied solely by the ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may provide notice to other congressional committees of the action of the ,committees on ,appropriations on such reprogramming but not sooner than #cj days following the date on which the reprogramming action has been approved or denied by the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 #ahi4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act may be used by the ,surface ,transportation ,board of the ,department of ,transportation to charge or collect any filing fee for rate or practice complaints filed with the ,board in an amount in excess of the amount authorized for district court civil suit filing fees under section #aiad of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aij4 ,funds appropriated in this ,act to the modal administrations may be obligated for the ,office of the ,secretary for the costs related to assessments or reimbursable agreements only when such amounts are for the costs of goods and services that are purchased to provide a direct benefit to the applicable modal administration or administrations4 #aia4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is authorized to carry out a program that establishes uniform standards for developing and supporting agency transit pass and transit benefits authorized under section #gije of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including distribution of transit benefits by various paper and electronic media4 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,transportation ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,,ii ,department of housing and urban development ,management and administration ,executive offices ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,executive ,offices1 which shall be comprised of the offices of the ,secretary1 ,deputy ,secretary1 ,adjudicatory ,services1 ,congressional and ,intergovernmental ,relations1 ,public ,affairs1 ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization1 and the ,center for ,faith-,based and ,neighborhood ,partnerships1 #ad1ejj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #be1jjj of the amount made available under this heading shall be available to the ,secretary for official reception and representation expenses as the ,secretary may determine4 ,administrative support offices ,for necessary salaries and expenses for ,administrative ,support ,offices1 #eah1ajj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #dg1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer2 not to exceed #id1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,general ,counsel2 not to exceed #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,administration2 not to exceed #eg1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,human ,capital ,officer2 not to exceed #ej1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,field ,policy and ,management2 not to exceed #af1ejj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,procurement ,officer2 not to exceed #c1bjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,departmental ,equal ,employment ,opportunity2 not to exceed #d1djj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,strategic ,planning and ,management2 and not to exceed #df1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer3 ,provided1 ,that funds provided under this heading may be used for necessary administrative and non-administrative expenses of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 not otherwise provided for1 including purchase of uniforms1 or allowances therefor1 as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb2 hire of passenger motor vehicles2 and services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated under this heading may be used for advertising and promotional activities that support the housing mission area3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide the ,committees on ,appropriations quarterly written notification regarding the status of pending congressional reports3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall provide in electronic form all signed reports required by ,congress4 ,program office salaries and expenses ,public and indian housing ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,public and ,indian ,housing1 #bjc1jjj1jjj4 ,community planning and development ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,community ,planning and ,development1 #ajb1jjj1jjj4 ,housing ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,housing1 #cgi1jjj1jjj1 of which at least #i1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,office of ,risk and ,regulatory ,affairs4 ,policy development and research ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,policy ,development and ,research1 #bb1gjj1jjj4 ,fair housing and equal opportunity ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,fair ,housing and ,equal ,opportunity1 #fh1jjj1jjj4 ,office of lead hazard control and healthy homes ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,lead ,hazard ,control and ,healthy ,homes1 #f1gjj1jjj4 ,public and indian housing ,tenant-based rental assistance ,for activities and assistance for the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 as amended 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 7the ,act herein71 not otherwise provided for1 #ae1cjd1afj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjad 7in addition to the #d1jjj1jjj1jjj previously appropriated under this heading that became available on ,october #a1 #bjad71 and #d1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading are provided as follows3 7#a7 #ag1dhf1jjj1jjj shall be available for renewals of expiring section #h tenant-based annual contributions contracts 7including renewals of enhanced vouchers under any provision of law authorizing such assistance under section #h7t7 of the ,act7 and including renewal of other special purpose incremental vouchers3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 from amounts provided under this paragraph and any carryover1 the ,secretary for the calendar year #bjae funding cycle shall provide renewal funding for each public housing agency based on validated voucher management system 7,,vms7 leasing and cost data for the prior calendar year and by applying an inflation factor as established by the ,secretary1 by notice published in the ,federal ,register1 and by making any necessary adjustments for the costs associated with the first-time renewal of vouchers under this paragraph including tenant protection1 ,,hope ,,vi1 and ,choice ,neighborhoods vouchers3 ,provided further1 ,that in determining calendar year #bjae funding allocations under this heading for public housing agencies1 including agencies participating in the ,moving ,to ,work 7,,mtw7 demonstration1 the ,secretary may take into account the anticipated impact of changes in targeting and utility allowances1 on public housing agencies' contract renewal needs3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds provided under this paragraph may be used to fund a total number of unit months under lease which exceeds a public housing agency's authorized level of units under contract1 except for public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration1 which are instead governed by the terms and conditions of their ,,mtw agreements3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall1 to the extent necessary to stay within the amount specified under this paragraph 7except as otherwise modified under this paragraph71 prorate each public housing agency's allocation otherwise established pursuant to this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that except as provided in the following provisos1 the entire amount specified under this paragraph 7except as otherwise modified under this paragraph7 shall be obligated to the public housing agencies based on the allocation and pro rata method described above1 and the ,secretary shall notify public housing agencies of their annual budget by the latter of #fj days after enactment of this ,act or ,march #a1 #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may extend the notification period with the prior written approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall be funded pursuant to their ,,mtw agreements and shall be subject to the same pro rata adjustments under the previous provisos3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may offset public housing agencies' calendar year #bjae allocations based on the excess amounts of public housing agencies' net restricted assets accounts1 including ,,hud held programmatic reserves 7in accordance with ,,vms data in calendar year #bjad that is verifiable and complete71 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall also be subject to the offset1 as determined by the ,secretary1 excluding amounts subject to the single fund budget authority provisions of their ,,mtw agreements1 from the agencies' calendar year #bjae ,,mtw funding allocation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall use any offset referred to in the previous two provisos throughout the calendar year to prevent the termination of rental assistance for families as the result of insufficient funding1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and to avoid or reduce the proration of renewal funding allocations3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #abj1jjj1jjj shall be available only3 7#a7 for adjustments in the allocations for public housing agencies1 after application for an adjustment by a public housing agency that experienced a significant increase1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in renewal costs of vouchers resulting from unforeseen circumstances or from portability under section #h7r7 of the ,act2 7#b7 for vouchers that were not in use during the #ab-month period in order to be available to meet a commitment pursuant to section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act2 7#c7 for adjustments for costs associated with ,,hud-,veterans ,affairs ,supportive ,housing 7,,hud-,,vash7 vouchers2 7#d7 for adjustments for public housing agencies with voucher leasing rates at the end of the calendar year that exceed the average leasing for the #ab-month period used to establish the allocation1 and for additional leasing of vouchers that were issued but not leased prior to the end of such calendar year2 and 7#e7 for public housing agencies that despite taking reasonable cost savings measures1 as determined by the ,secretary1 would otherwise be required to terminate rental assistance for families as a result of insufficient funding3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall allocate amounts under the previous proviso based on need1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 #acj1jjj1jjj shall be for section #h rental assistance for relocation and replacement of housing units that are demolished or disposed of pursuant to section #ah of the ,act1 conversion of section #bc projects to assistance under section #h1 the family unification program under section #h7x7 of the ,act1 relocation of witnesses in connection with efforts to combat crime in public and assisted housing pursuant to a request from a law enforcement or prosecution agency1 enhanced vouchers under any provision of law authorizing such assistance under section #h7t7 of the ,act1 ,,hope ,,vi and ,choice ,neighborhood vouchers1 mandatory and voluntary conversions1 and tenant protection assistance including replacement and relocation assistance or for project-based assistance to prevent the displacement of unassisted elderly tenants currently residing in section #bjb properties financed between #aiei and #aigd that are refinanced pursuant to ,public ,law #ajf-efi1 as amended1 or under the authority as provided under this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that when a public housing development is submitted for demolition or disposition under section #ah of the ,act1 the ,secretary may provide section #h rental assistance when the units pose an imminent health and safety risk to residents3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may only provide replacement vouchers for units that were occupied within the previous #bd months that cease to be available as assisted housing1 subject only to the availability of funds3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this paragraph1 #e1jjj1jjj may be available to provide tenant protection assistance1 not otherwise provided under this paragraph1 to residents residing in low vacancy areas and who may have to pay rents greater than #cj percent of household income1 as the result of 7#a7 the maturity of a ,,hud-insured1 ,,hud-held or section #bjb loan that requires the permission of the ,secretary prior to loan prepayment2 7#b7 the expiration of a rental assistance contract for which the tenants are not eligible for enhanced voucher or tenant protection assistance under existing law2 or 7#c7 the expiration of affordability restrictions accompanying a mortgage or preservation program administered by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that such tenant protection assistance made available under the previous proviso may be provided under the authority of section #h7t7 or section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7t773 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall issue guidance to implement the previous provisos1 including1 but not limited to1 requirements for defining eligible at-risk households within #abj days of the enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that any tenant protection voucher made available from amounts under this paragraph shall not be reissued by any public housing agency1 except the replacement vouchers as defined by the ,secretary by notice1 when the initial family that received any such voucher no longer receives such voucher1 and the authority for any public housing agency to issue any such voucher shall cease to exist3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary1 for the purpose under this paragraph1 may use unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryovers1 remaining from amounts appropriated in prior fiscal years under this heading for voucher assistance for nonelderly disabled families and for disaster assistance made available under ,public ,law #aaj-cbi2 7#c7 #a1ecj1jjj1jjj shall be for administrative and other expenses of public housing agencies in administering the section #h tenant-based rental assistance program1 of which up to #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary to allocate to public housing agencies that need additional funds to administer their section #h programs1 including fees associated with section #h tenant protection rental assistance1 the administration of disaster related vouchers1 ,veterans ,affairs ,supportive ,housing vouchers1 and other special purpose incremental vouchers3 ,provided1 ,that no less than #a1ebj1jjj1jjj of the amount provided in this paragraph shall be allocated to public housing agencies for the calendar year #bjae funding cycle based on section #h7q7 of the ,act 7and related ,appropriation ,act provisions7 as in effect immediately before the enactment of the ,quality ,housing and ,work ,responsibility ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bgf73 ,provided further1 ,that if the amounts made available under this paragraph are insufficient to pay the amounts determined under the previous proviso1 the ,secretary may decrease the amounts allocated to agencies by a uniform percentage applicable to all agencies receiving funding under this paragraph or may1 to the extent necessary to provide full payment of amounts determined under the previous proviso1 utilize unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryovers1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under this heading from prior fiscal years1 excluding special purpose vouchers1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that all public housing agencies participating in the ,,mtw demonstration shall be funded pursuant to their ,,mtw agreements1 and shall be subject to the same uniform percentage decrease as under the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts provided under this paragraph shall be only for activities related to the provision of tenant-based rental assistance authorized under section #h1 including related development activities2 7#d7 #hc1afj1jjj for the renewal of tenant-based assistance contracts under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 including necessary administrative expenses3 ,provided1 ,that administrative and other expenses of public housing agencies in administering the special purpose vouchers in this paragraph shall be funded under the same terms and be subject to the same pro rata reduction as the percent decrease for administrative and other expenses to public housing agencies under paragraph 7#c7 of this heading2 7#e7 #ge1jjj1jjj for incremental rental voucher assistance for use through a supported housing program administered in conjunction with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs as authorized under section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall make such funding available1 notwithstanding section #bjd 7competition provision7 of this title1 to public housing agencies that partner with eligible ,,va ,medical ,centers or other entities as designated by the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 based on geographical need for such assistance as identified by the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 public housing agency administrative performance1 and other factors as specified by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may waive1 or specify alternative requirements for 7in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs71 any provision of any statute or regulation that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development administers in connection with the use of funds made available under this paragraph 7except for requirements related to fair housing1 nondiscrimination1 labor standards1 and the environment71 upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective delivery and administration of such voucher assistance3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall set aside an amount provided under this paragraph for a rental assistance and supportive housing demonstration program for ,native ,american veterans that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness living on or near a reservation or other ,indian areas3 ,provided further1 ,that such demonstration program shall be modeled after1 with necessary and appropriate adjustments for ,native ,american grant recipients and veterans1 the rental assistance and supportive housing program funded under this paragraph1 including administration in conjunction with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and overall implementation of section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts for rental assistance and associated administrative costs shall be made available by grants to recipients eligible to receive block grants under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 section #daja et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that funds shall be awarded based on need1 administrative capacity1 and any other funding criteria established by the ,secretary in a ,notice published in the ,federal ,register after coordination with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs within #ahj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that such rental assistance shall be administered by block grant recipients in accordance with program requirements under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif3 ,provided further1 ,that the first and second provisos under this paragraph shall apply to use of funds made available for this demonstration1 as appropriate3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall coordinate with block grant recipients and any other appropriate tribal organizations on the design of such demonstration and shall ensure the effective delivery of supportive services to ,native ,american veterans that are homeless or at-risk of homelessness eligible to receive assistance under this demonstration3 ,provided further1 ,that grant recipients shall report to the ,secretary1 as prescribed by the ,secretary1 utilization of such rental assistance provided under this demonstration3 ,provided further1 ,that assistance made available under this paragraph shall continue to remain available for homeless veterans upon turn-over2 and 7#f7 ,the ,secretary shall separately track all special purpose vouchers funded under this heading4 ,housing certificate fund 7including rescissions7 ,unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under this heading1 the heading ,annual ,contributions for ,assisted ,housing and the heading ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance1 for fiscal year #bjae and prior years may be used for renewal of or amendments to section #h project-based contracts and for performance-based contract administrators1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds were appropriated3 ,provided1 ,that any obligated balances of contract authority from fiscal year #aigd and prior that have been terminated shall be rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts heretofore recaptured1 or recaptured during the current fiscal year1 from section #h project-based contracts from source years fiscal year #aige through fiscal year #aihg are hereby rescinded1 and an amount of additional new budget authority1 equivalent to the amount rescinded is hereby appropriated1 to remain available until expended1 for the purposes set forth under this heading1 in addition to amounts otherwise available4 ,public housing capital fund ,for the ,public ,housing ,capital ,fund ,program to carry out capital and management activities for public housing agencies1 as authorized under section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7 7the ,act7 #a1hge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation1 during fiscal year #bjae the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may not delegate to any ,department official other than the ,deputy ,secretary and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,public and ,indian ,housing any authority under paragraph 7#b7 of section #i7;j7 regarding the extension of the time periods under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of such section #i7;j71 the term obligate means1 with respect to amounts1 that the amounts are subject to a binding agreement that will result in outlays1 immediately or in the future3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #e1jjj1jjj shall be to support ongoing ,public ,housing ,financial and ,physical ,assessment activities3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #c1jjj1jjj shall be to support the costs of administrative and judicial receiverships3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 not to exceed #bc1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,secretary to make grants1 notwithstanding section #bjd of this ,act1 to public housing agencies for emergency capital needs including safety and security measures necessary to address crime and drug-related activity as well as needs resulting from unforeseen or unpreventable emergencies and natural disasters excluding ,presidentially declared emergencies and natural disasters under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq47 occurring in fiscal year #bjae3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under the previous proviso1 not less than #f1jjj1jjj shall be for safety and security measures3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading #de1jjj1jjj shall be for supportive services1 service coordinator and congregate services as authorized by section #cd of the ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgz-#f7 and the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount made available under this heading1 up to #ae1jjj1jjj may be used for incentives as part of a ,jobs-,plus ,pilot initiative modeled after the ,jobs-,plus demonstration3 ,provided further1 ,that the funding provided under the previous proviso shall provide competitive grants to partnerships between public housing authorities1 local workforce investment boards established under section #aag of the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih1 and other agencies and organizations that provide support to help public housing residents obtain employment and increase earnings3 ,provided further1 ,that applicants must demonstrate the ability to provide services to residents1 partner with workforce investment boards1 and leverage service dollars3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may set aside a portion of the funds provided for the ,resident ,opportunity and ,self-,sufficiency program to support the services element of the ,jobs-,plus ,pilot initiative3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may allow ,p,h,as to request exemptions from rent and income limitation requirements under sections #c and #f of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg as necessary to implement the ,jobs-,plus program1 on such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may approve upon a finding by the ,secretary that any such waivers or alternative requirements are necessary for the effective implementation of the ,jobs-,plus ,pilot initiative as a voluntary program for residents3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall publish by notice in the ,federal ,register any waivers or alternative requirements pursuant to the preceding proviso no later than #aj days before the effective date of such notice3 ,provided further1 ,that for funds provided under this heading1 the limitation in section #i7;g77#a7 of the ,act shall be #be percent3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive the limitation in the previous proviso to allow public housing agencies to fund activities authorized under section #i7;e77#a77;,c7 of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that from the funds made available under this heading1 the ,secretary shall provide bonus awards in fiscal year #bjae to public housing agencies that are designated high performers3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify public housing agencies of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,public housing operating fund ,for #bjae payments to public housing agencies for the operation and management of public housing1 as authorized by section #i7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7e771 #d1ddj1jjj1jjj4 ,choice neighborhoods initiative ,for competitive grants under the ,choice ,neighborhoods ,initiative 7subject to section #bd of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgv71 unless otherwise specified under this heading71 for transformation1 rehabilitation1 and replacement housing needs of both public and ,,hud-assisted housing and to transform neighborhoods of poverty into functioning1 sustainable mixed income neighborhoods with appropriate services1 schools1 public assets1 transportation and access to jobs1 #hj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that grant funds may be used for resident and community services1 community development1 and affordable housing needs in the community1 and for conversion of vacant or foreclosed properties to affordable housing3 ,provided further1 ,that the use of funds made available under this heading shall not be deemed to be public housing notwithstanding section #c7;b77#a7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees shall commit to an additional period of affordability determined by the ,secretary of not fewer than #bj years3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees shall undertake comprehensive local planning with input from residents and the community1 and that grantees shall provide a match in ,state1 local1 other ,federal or private funds3 ,provided further1 ,that grantees may include local governments1 tribal entities1 public housing authorities1 and nonprofits3 ,provided further1 ,that for-profit developers may apply jointly with a public entity3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 a grantee shall be treated as a public housing agency under section #bf of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgx71 and grants under this heading shall be subject to the regulations issued by the ,secretary to implement such section3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided1 not less than #ej1jjj1jjj shall be awarded to public housing authorities3 ,provided further1 ,that such grantees shall create partnerships with other local organizations including assisted housing owners1 service agencies1 and resident organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretaries of ,education1 ,labor1 ,transportation1 ,health and ,human ,services1 ,agriculture1 and ,commerce1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to coordinate and leverage other appropriate ,federal resources3 ,provided further1 ,that no more than #e1jjj1jjj of funds made available under this heading may be provided to assist communities in developing comprehensive strategies for implementing this program or implementing other revitalization efforts in conjunction with community notice and input3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall develop and publish guidelines for the use of such competitive funds1 including but not limited to eligible activities1 program requirements1 and performance metrics3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures1 remaining from funds appropriated under the heading ,revitalization of ,severely ,distressed ,public ,housing 7,,hope ,,vi7 in fiscal year #bjaa and prior fiscal years may be used for purposes under this heading1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated4 ,family self-sufficiency ,for the ,family ,self-,sufficiency program to support family self-sufficiency coordinators under section #bc of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg1 to promote the development of local strategies to coordinate the use of assistance under sections #h7o7 and #i of such ,act with public and private resources1 and enable eligible families to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency1 #ge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may1 by ,federal ,register notice1 waive or specify alternative requirements under sections b7#c71 b7#d71 b7#e71 or c7#a7 of section #bc of such ,act in order to facilitate the operation of a unified self-sufficiency program for individuals receiving assistance under different provisions of the ,act1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that owners of a privately owned multifamily property with a section #h contract may voluntarily make a ,family ,self-,sufficiency program available to the assisted tenants of such property in accordance with procedures established by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that such procedures established pursuant to the previous proviso shall permit participating tenants to accrue escrow funds in accordance with section #bc7;d77#b7 and shall allow owners to use funding from residual receipt accounts to hire coordinators for their own ,family ,self-,sufficiency program3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may carry out a demonstration testing the effectiveness of combining vouchers for homeless youth under the ,family ,unification ,program authorized under section #h7x7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 7the ,act herein7 with assistance under the ,family ,self-,sufficiency program authorized under section #bc of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may establish alternative requirements to those contained in section #h7x7 of the ,act to facilitate such a demonstration3 ,provided further1 ,that any public housing agency that has existing ,family ,unification ,program vouchers and an established ,family ,self-,sufficiency program may participate in such demonstration provided that they can demonstrate 7#a7 an agreement with the public child welfare agency or agencies to serve the target population2 7#b7 capacity to serve the target population2 7#c7 the success of the agency's existing ,family ,self-,sufficiency program in serving residents2 7#d7 partnerships with local organizations that serve homeless youth2 and 7#e7 any other factors established by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall monitor and evaluate the demonstration and report on whether the demonstration helped homeless youth achieve self-sufficiency4 ,native american housing block grants ,for the ,native ,american ,housing ,block ,grants program1 as authorized under title ,i of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7,,nahasda7 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa et seq471 #fej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif1 to determine the amount of the allocation under title ,i of such ,act for each ,indian tribe1 the ,secretary shall apply the formula under section #cjb of such ,act with the need component based on single-race census data and with the need component based on multi-race census data1 and the amount of the allocation for each ,indian tribe shall be the greater of the two resulting allocation amounts3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #c1ejj1jjj shall be contracted for assistance for national or regional organizations representing ,native ,american housing interests for providing training and technical assistance to ,indian housing authorities and tribally designated housing entities as authorized under ,,nahasda3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under the previous proviso1 not less than #b1jjj1jjj shall be made available for a national organization as authorized under section #gjc of ,,nahasda 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbab73 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be to support the inspection of ,indian housing units1 contract expertise1 training1 and technical assistance in the training1 oversight1 and management of such ,indian housing and tenant-based assistance1 including up to #cjj1jjj for related travel3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 #b1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the cost of guaranteed notes and other obligations1 as authorized by title ,,vi of ,,nahasda3 ,provided further1 ,that such costs1 including the costs of modifying such notes and other obligations1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as amended3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize the total principal amount of any notes and other obligations1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 not to exceed #af1ecj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department will notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,native hawaiian housing block grant ,for the ,native ,hawaiian ,housing ,block ,grant program1 as authorized under title ,,viii of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa et seq471 #i1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjai3 ,provided1 ,that of this amount1 #cjj1jjj shall be for training and technical assistance activities1 including up to #ajj1jjj for related travel by ,hawaii-based employees of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 ,indian housing loan guarantee fund program account ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 as authorized by section #ahd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a71 #g1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the costs of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 up to #gdd1jdg1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #gej1jjj of this amount may be for administrative contract expenses including management processes and systems to carry out the loan guarantee program4 ,native hawaiian housing loan guarantee fund program account ,for the cost of guaranteed loans1 as authorized by section #ahd;,a of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;b7 and for such costs for loans used for refinancing1 #ajj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs1 including the costs of modifying such loans1 shall be as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 up to #af1acj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,community planning and development ,housing opportunities for persons with ,,aids ,for carrying out the ,housing ,opportunities for ,persons with ,,aids program1 as authorized by the ,,aids ,housing ,opportunity ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abija et seq471 #ccj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 except that amounts allocated pursuant to section #hed7;c77#c7 of such ,act shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall renew all expiring contracts for permanent supportive housing that initially were funded under section #hed7;c77#c7 of such ,act from funds made available under this heading in fiscal year #bjaj and prior fiscal years that meet all program requirements before awarding funds for new contracts under such section3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,community development fund ,for assistance to units of ,state and local government1 and to other entities1 for economic and community development activities1 and for other purposes1 #c1jff1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag1 unless otherwise specified3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount provided1 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj is for carrying out the community development block grant program under title ,i of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd1 as amended 7the ,act herein7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq473 ,provided further1 ,that unless explicitly provided for under this heading1 not to exceed #bj percent of any grant made with funds appropriated under this heading shall be expended for planning and management development and administration3 ,provided further1 ,that a metropolitan city1 urban county1 unit of general local government1 or ,indian tribe1 or insular area that directly or indirectly receives funds under this heading may not sell1 trade1 or otherwise transfer all or any portion of such funds to another such entity in exchange for any other funds1 credits or non-,federal considerations1 but must use such funds for activities eligible under title ,i of the ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #aje7;e77#a7 of the ,act1 no funds provided under this heading may be provided to a for-profit entity for an economic development project under section #aje7;a77#ag7 unless such project has been evaluated and selected in accordance with guidelines required under subparagraph 7e77#b73 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading may be used for grants for the ,economic ,development ,initiative 7,,edi7 or ,neighborhood ,initiatives activities1 ,rural ,innovation ,fund1 or for grants pursuant to section #ajg of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjg73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #ff1jjj1jjj shall be for grants to ,indian tribes notwithstanding section #ajf7;a77#a7 of such ,act1 of which1 notwithstanding any other provision of law 7including section #bjd of this ,act71 up to #c1ifj1jjj may be used for emergencies that constitute imminent threats to health and safety3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under the previous proviso1 #f1jjj1jjj shall be for grants for mold remediation and prevention that shall be awarded through one national competition to ,native ,american tribes with the greatest need4 ,community development loan guarantees program account ,subject to section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 during fiscal year #bjae1 commitments to guarantee loans under section #ajh of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjh71 any part of which is guaranteed1 shall not exceed a total principal amount of #ejj1jjj1jjj1 notwithstanding any aggregate limitation on outstanding obligations guaranteed in subsection 7k7 of such section #ajh3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall collect fees from borrowers1 notwithstanding subsection 7m7 of such section #ajh1 to result in a credit subsidy cost of zero for guaranteeing such loans1 and any such fees shall be collected in accordance with section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd4 ,home investment partnerships program ,for the ,,home investment partnerships program1 as authorized under title ,,ii of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act1 as amended1 #ijj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding the amount made available under this heading1 the threshold reduction requirements in sections #baf7aj7 and #bag7;b77#d7 of such ,act shall not apply to allocations of such amount3 ,provided further1 ,that the requirements under provisos #b through #f under this heading for fiscal year #bjab and such requirements applicable pursuant to the ,full-,year ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac1 shall not apply to any project to which funds were committed on or after ,august #bc1 #bjac1 but such projects shall instead be governed by the ,final ,rule titled ,home ,investment ,partnerships ,program2 ,improving ,performance and ,accountability2 ,updating ,property ,standards which became effective on such date3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,self-help and assisted homeownership opportunity program ,for the ,self-,help and ,assisted ,homeownership ,opportunity ,program1 as authorized under section #aa of the ,housing ,opportunity ,program ,extension ,act of #aiif1 as amended1 #ej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount provided under this heading1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be made available to the ,self-,help and ,assisted ,homeownership ,opportunity ,program as authorized under section #aa of the ,housing ,opportunity ,program ,extension ,act of #aiif1 as amended3 ,provided further1 ,that #ce1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the second1 third1 and fourth capacity building activities authorized under section #d7;a7 of the ,,hud ,demonstration ,act of #aiic 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihaf note71 of which not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be made available for rural capacity building activities3 ,provided further1 ,that #e1jjj1jjj shall be made available for capacity building by national rural housing organizations with experience assessing national rural conditions and providing financing1 training1 technical assistance1 information1 and research to local nonprofits1 local governments and ,indian ,tribes serving high need rural communities4 ,homeless assistance grants ,for the emergency solutions grants program as authorized under subtitle ,b of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 as amended2 the continuum of care program as authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of such ,act2 and the rural housing stability assistance program as authorized under subtitle ,d of title ,,iv of such ,act1 #b1ace1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjag3 ,provided1 ,that any rental assistance amounts that are recaptured under such continuum of care program shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #bej1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for such emergency solutions grants program3 ,provided further1 ,that not less than #a1hfb1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for such continuum of care and rural housing stability assistance programs3 ,provided further1 ,that up to #g1jjj1jjj of the funds appropriated under this heading shall be available for the national homeless data analysis project3 ,provided further1 ,that all funds awarded for supportive services under the continuum of care program and the rural housing stability assistance program shall be matched by not less than #be percent in cash or in kind by each grantee3 ,provided further1 ,that for all match requirements applicable to funds made available under this heading for this fiscal year and prior years1 a grantee may use 7or could have used7 as a source of match funds other funds administered by the ,secretary and other ,federal agencies unless there is 7or was7 a specific statutory prohibition on any such use of any such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may renew on an annual basis expiring contracts or amendments to contracts funded under the continuum of care program if the program is determined to be needed under the applicable continuum of care and meets appropriate program requirements1 performance measures1 and financial standards1 as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided further1 ,that all awards of assistance under this heading shall be required to coordinate and integrate homeless programs with other mainstream health1 social services1 and employment programs for which homeless populations may be eligible3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to funds provided under this heading for the continuum of care program for fiscal years #bjab1 #bjac1 #bjad1 and #bjae provision of permanent housing rental assistance may be administered by private nonprofit organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,department shall notify grantees of their formula allocation from amounts allocated 7which may represent initial or final amounts allocated7 for the emergency solutions grant program within #fj days of enactment of this ,act4 ,housing programs ,project-based rental assistance ,for activities and assistance for the provision of project-based subsidy contracts under the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq47 7the ,act71 not otherwise provided for1 #i1ccj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjad 7in addition to the #djj1jjj1jjj previously appropriated under this heading that became available ,october #a1 #bjad71 and #djj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be available on ,october #a1 #bjae3 ,provided1 ,that the amounts made available under this heading shall be available for expiring or terminating section #h project-based subsidy contracts 7including section #h moderate rehabilitation contracts71 for amendments to section #h project-based subsidy contracts 7including section #h moderate rehabilitation contracts71 for contracts entered into pursuant to section #dda of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aadja71 for renewal of section #h contracts for units in projects that are subject to approved plans of action under the ,emergency ,low ,income ,housing ,preservation ,act of #aihg or the ,low-,income ,housing ,preservation and ,resident ,homeownership ,act of #aiij1 and for administrative and other expenses associated with project-based activities and assistance funded under this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amounts provided under this heading1 not to exceed #baj1jjj1jjj shall be available for performance-based contract administrators for section #h project-based assistance1 for carrying out #db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg7;f73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may also use such amounts in the previous proviso for performance-based contract administrators for the administration of3 interest reduction payments pursuant to section #bcf7;a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7;a772 rent supplement payments pursuant to section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas72 section #bcf7;f77#b7 rental assistance payments 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7;f77#b772 project rental assistance contracts for the elderly under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaq72 project rental assistance contracts for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac7;d77#b772 project assistance contracts pursuant to section #bjb7;h7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg72 and loans under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg73 ,provided further1 ,that amounts recaptured under this heading1 the heading ,annual ,contributions for ,assisted ,housing1 or the heading ,housing ,certificate ,fund1 may be used for renewals of or amendments to section #h project-based contracts or for performance-based contract administrators1 notwithstanding the purposes for which such amounts were appropriated3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 upon the request of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #h project-based ,housing ,assistance ,payments contract that authorizes ,,hud or a ,housing ,finance ,agency to require that surplus project funds be deposited in an interest-bearing residual receipts account and that are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to be available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited pursuant to the previous proviso shall be available in addition to the amount otherwise provided by this heading for uses authorized under this heading4 ,housing for the elderly ,for amendments to capital advance contracts for housing for the elderly1 as authorized by section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei1 as amended1 and for project rental assistance for the elderly under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of such ,act1 including amendments to contracts for such assistance and renewal of expiring contracts for such assistance for up to a #a-year term1 and for senior preservation rental assistance contracts1 including renewals1 as authorized by section #haa7;e7 of the ,american ,housing and ,economic ,opportunity ,act of #bjjj1 as amended1 and for supportive services associated with the housing1 #dbj1jjj1jjj to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 up to #gj1jjj1jjj shall be for service coordinators and the continuation of existing congregate service grants for residents of assisted housing projects3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts under this heading shall be available for ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center inspections and inspection-related activities associated with section #bjb projects3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may waive the provisions of section #bjb governing the terms and conditions of project rental assistance1 except that the initial contract term for such assistance shall not exceed #e years in duration3 ,provided further1 ,that upon request of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #bjb project rental assistance contract1 and that upon termination of such contract are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary1 up to #af1jjj1jjj in any such excess amounts shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to be available until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 for purposes under this heading1 and shall be in addition to the amounts otherwise provided under this heading for such purposes4 ,housing for persons with disabilities ,for amendments to capital advance contracts for supportive housing for persons with disabilities1 as authorized by section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac71 for project rental assistance for supportive housing for persons with disabilities under section #haa7;d77#b7 of such ,act and for project assistance contracts pursuant to section #bjb7;h7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei 7,public ,law #hf-cgb2 #gc ,stat4 #ffg71 including amendments to contracts for such assistance and renewal of expiring contracts for such assistance for up to a #a-year term1 for project rental assistance to ,state housing finance agencies and other appropriate entities as authorized under section #haa7;b77#c7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,housing ,act1 and for supportive services associated with the housing for persons with disabilities as authorized by section #haa7;b77#a7 of such ,act1 #ace1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be available for ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center inspections and inspection-related activities associated with section #haa projects3 ,provided further1 ,that1 in this fiscal year1 upon the request of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 project funds that are held in residual receipts accounts for any project subject to a section #haa project rental assistance contract and that upon termination of such contract are in excess of an amount to be determined by the ,secretary shall be remitted to the ,department and deposited in this account1 to be available until ,september #cj1 #bjah3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts deposited in this account pursuant to the previous proviso shall be available in addition to the amounts otherwise provided by this heading for the purposes authorized under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds transferred to or appropriated under this heading may be used for the current purposes authorized under this heading notwithstanding the purposes for which such funds originally were appropriated4 ,housing counseling assistance ,for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance excluding loans1 as authorized under section #ajf of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aifh1 as amended1 #dg1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 including up to #d1ejj1jjj for administrative contract services3 ,provided1 ,that grants made available from amounts provided under this heading shall be awarded within #ahj days of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funds shall be used for providing counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners1 both current and prospective1 with respect to property maintenance1 financial management_/literacy1 and such other matters as may be appropriate to assist them in improving their housing conditions1 meeting their financial needs1 and fulfilling the responsibilities of tenancy or homeownership2 for program administration2 and for housing counselor training3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of providing such grants from amounts provided under this heading1 the ,secretary may enter into multiyear agreements as is appropriate1 subject to the availability of annual appropriations4 ,rental housing assistance ,for amendments to contracts under section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjas7 and section #bcf7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#a7 in ,state-aided1 noninsured rental housing projects1 #ah1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such amount1 together with unobligated balances from recaptured amounts appropriated prior to fiscal year #bjjf from terminated contracts under such sections of law1 and any unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated under this heading after fiscal year #bjje1 shall also be available for extensions of up to one year for expiring contracts under such sections of law4 ,payment to manufactured housing fees trust fund ,for necessary expenses as authorized by the ,national ,manufactured ,housing ,construction and ,safety ,standards ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #edja et seq471 up to #aj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #aj1jjj1jjj is to be derived from the ,manufactured ,housing ,fees ,trust ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed the total amount appropriated under this heading shall be available from the general fund of the ,treasury to the extent necessary to incur obligations and make expenditures pending the receipt of collections to the ,fund pursuant to section #fbj of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount made available under this heading from the general fund shall be reduced as such collections are received during fiscal year #bjae so as to result in a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation from the general fund estimated at zero1 and fees pursuant to such section #fbj shall be modified as necessary to ensure such a final fiscal year #bjae appropriation3 ,provided further1 ,that for the dispute resolution and installation programs1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may assess and collect fees from any program participant3 ,provided further1 ,that such collections shall be deposited into the ,fund1 and the ,secretary1 as provided herein1 may use such collections1 as well as fees collected under section #fbj1 for necessary expenses of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding the requirements of section #fbj of such ,act1 the ,secretary may carry out responsibilities of the ,secretary under such ,act through the use of approved service providers that are paid directly by the recipients of their services4 ,federal housing administration ,mutual mortgage insurance program account ,new commitments to guarantee single family loans insured under the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund shall not exceed #djj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that during fiscal year #bjae1 obligations to make direct loans to carry out the purposes of section #bjd7;g7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended1 shall not exceed #bj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that the foregoing amount in the previous proviso shall be for loans to nonprofit and governmental entities in connection with sales of single family real properties owned by the ,secretary and formerly insured under the ,mutual ,mortgage ,insurance ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that for administrative contract expenses of the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 #acj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent guaranteed loan commitments exceed #bjj1jjj1jjj1jjj on or before ,april #a1 #bjae1 an additional #a1djj for administrative contract expenses shall be available for each #a1jjj1jjj in additional guaranteed loan commitments 7including a pro rata amount for any amount below #a1jjj1jjj71 but in no case shall funds made available by this proviso exceed #cj1jjj1jjj4 ,general and special risk program account 7including rescission7 ,new commitments to guarantee loans insured under the ,general and ,special ,risk ,insurance ,funds1 as authorized by sections #bch and #eai of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#c and #agce;c71 shall not exceed #cj1jjj1jjj1jjj in total loan principal1 any part of which is to be guaranteed1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that during fiscal year #bjae1 gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans1 as authorized by sections #bjd7;g71 #bjg7l71 #bch1 and #eai7;a7 of the ,national ,housing ,act1 shall not exceed #bj1jjj1jjj1 which shall be for loans to nonprofit and governmental entities in connection with the sale of single family real properties owned by the ,secretary and formerly insured under such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #aj1jjj1jjj previously provided under this heading is hereby permanently rescinded4 ,government national mortgage association ,guarantees of mortgage-backed securities loan guarantee program account ,new commitments to issue guarantees to carry out the purposes of section #cjf of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7;g771 shall not exceed #ejj1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that #bc1jjj1jjj shall be available for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent that guaranteed loan commitments will and do exceed #aee1jjj1jjj1jjj on or before ,april #a1 #bjae1 an additional #ajj for necessary salaries and expenses shall be available until expended for each #a1jjj1jjj in additional guaranteed loan commitments 7including a pro rata amount for any amount below #a1jjj1jjj71 but in no case shall funds made available by this proviso exceed #c1jjj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that receipts from ,commitment and ,multiclass fees collected pursuant to title ,,iii of the ,national ,housing ,act1 as amended1 shall be credited as offsetting collections to this account4 ,policy development and research ,research and technology ,for contracts1 grants1 and necessary expenses of programs of research and studies relating to housing and urban problems1 not otherwise provided for1 as authorized by title ,v of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aigj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agjaz-#a et seq471 including carrying out the functions of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development under section #a7;a77#a77;i7 of ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #b of #aifh1 and for technical assistance1 #gb1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which #bb1jjj1jjj shall be for technical assistance3 ,provided1 ,that with respect to amounts made available under this heading1 notwithstanding section #bjd of this title1 the ,secretary may enter into cooperative agreements funded with philanthropic entities1 other ,federal agencies1 or ,state or local governments and their agencies for research projects3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to the previous proviso1 such partners to the cooperative agreements must contribute at least a #ej percent match toward the cost of the project3 ,provided further1 ,that for non-competitive agreements entered into in accordance with the previous two provisos1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall comply with section #b7;b7 of the ,federal ,funding ,accountability and ,transparency ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bhb1 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 note7 in lieu of compliance with section #ajb7;a77#d77;,c7 with respect to documentation of award decisions3 ,provided further1 ,that prior to obligation of technical assistance funding1 the ,secretary shall submit a plan1 for approval1 to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on how it will allocate funding for this activity4 ,fair housing and equal opportunity ,fair housing activities ,for contracts1 grants1 and other assistance1 not otherwise provided for1 as authorized by title ,,viii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh1 as amended by the ,fair ,housing ,amendments ,act of #aihh1 and section #efa of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aihg1 as amended1 #fe1cjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 of which #dj1ajj1jjj shall be to carry out activities pursuant to such section #efa3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjb1 the ,secretary may assess and collect fees to cover the costs of the ,fair ,housing ,training ,academy1 and may use such funds to provide such training3 ,provided further1 ,that no funds made available under this heading shall be used to lobby the executive or legislative branches of the ,federal ,government in connection with a specific contract1 grant1 or loan3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #cjj1jjj shall be available to the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development for the creation and promotion of translated materials and other programs that support the assistance of persons with limited ,english proficiency in utilizing the services provided by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 ,office of lead hazard control and healthy homes ,lead hazard reduction ,for the ,lead ,hazard ,reduction ,program1 as authorized by section #ajaa of the ,residential ,lead-,based ,paint ,hazard ,reduction ,act of #aiib1 #aaj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that up to #ae1jjj1jjj of that amount shall be for the ,healthy ,homes ,initiative1 pursuant to sections #eja and #ejb of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aigj that shall include research1 studies1 testing1 and demonstration efforts1 including education and outreach concerning lead-based paint poisoning and other housing-related diseases and hazards3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of environmental review1 pursuant to the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and other provisions of the law that further the purposes of such ,act1 a grant under the ,healthy ,homes ,initiative1 or the ,lead ,technical ,studies program under this heading or under prior appropriations ,acts for such purposes under this heading1 shall be considered to be funds for a special project for purposes of section #cje7;c7 of the ,multifamily ,housing ,property ,disposition ,reform ,act of #aiid3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount made available under this heading1 #de1jjj1jjj shall be made available on a competitive basis for areas with the highest lead paint abatement needs3 ,provided further1 ,that each recipient of funds provided under the third proviso shall make a matching contribution in an amount not less than #be percent3 ,provided further1 ,that each applicant shall certify adequate capacity that is acceptable to the ,secretary to carry out the proposed use of funds pursuant to a notice of funding availability3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading in this or prior appropriations ,acts1 and that still remain available1 may be used for any purpose under this heading notwithstanding the purpose for which such amounts were appropriated if a program competition is undersubscribed and there are other program competitions under this heading that are oversubscribed4 ,information ,technology fund ,for the development of1 modifications to1 and infrastructure for ,department-wide and program-specific information technology systems1 for the continuing operation and maintenance of both ,department-wide and program-specific information systems1 and for program-related maintenance activities1 #bej1jjj1jjj1 which shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that any amounts transferred to this ,fund under this ,act shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that any amounts transferred to this ,fund from amounts appropriated by previously enacted appropriations ,acts may be used for the purposes specified under this ,fund1 in addition to any other information technology purposes for which such amounts were appropriated4 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general in carrying out the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #abf1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have independent authority over all personnel issues within this office4 ,general provisions--,department of housing and urban development 7including transfer of funds7 7including rescissions7 #bja4 ,fifty percent of the amounts of budget authority1 or in lieu thereof #ej percent of the cash amounts associated with such budget authority1 that are recaptured from projects described in section #ajab7;a7 of the ,stewart ,b4 ,mc,kinney ,homeless ,assistance ,amendments ,act of #aihh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg note7 shall be rescinded or in the case of cash1 shall be remitted to the ,treasury1 and such amounts of budget authority or cash recaptured and not rescinded or remitted to the ,treasury shall be used by ,state housing finance agencies or local governments or local housing agencies with projects approved by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development for which settlement occurred after ,january #a1 #aiib1 in accordance with such section4 ,notwithstanding the previous sentence1 the ,secretary may award up to #ae percent of the budget authority or cash recaptured and not rescinded or remitted to the ,treasury to provide project owners with incentives to refinance their project at a lower interest rate4 #bjb4 ,none of the amounts made available under this ,act may be used during fiscal year #bjae to investigate or prosecute under the ,fair ,housing ,act any otherwise lawful activity engaged in by one or more persons1 including the filing or maintaining of a nonfrivolous legal action1 that is engaged in solely for the purpose of achieving or preventing action by a ,government official or entity1 or a court of competent jurisdiction4 #bjc4 ,sections #bjc and #bji of division ,c of ,public ,law #aab-ee 7#abe ,stat4 #fic-fid7 shall apply during fiscal year #bjae as if such sections were included in this title1 except that during such fiscal year such sections shall be applied by substituting fiscal year #bjae for fiscal year #bjaa and for fiscal year #bjab each place such terms appear1 and shall be amended to reflect revised delineations of statistical areas established by the ,office of ,management and ,budget pursuant to #dd ,u4,s4,c4 #cejd7;e77#c71 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #aajd7;d71 and ,executive ,order ,no4 #ajbec4 #bjd4 ,except as explicitly provided in law1 any grant1 cooperative agreement or other assistance made pursuant to title ,,ii of this ,act shall be made on a competitive basis and in accordance with section #ajb of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,reform ,act of #aihi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cede74 #bje4 ,funds of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development subject to the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act or section #djb of the ,housing ,act of #aiej shall be available1 without regard to the limitations on administrative expenses1 for legal services on a contract or fee basis1 and for utilizing and making payment for services and facilities of the ,federal ,national ,mortgage ,association1 ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association1 ,federal ,home ,loan ,mortgage ,corporation1 ,federal ,financing ,bank1 ,federal ,reserve banks or any member thereof1 ,federal ,home ,loan banks1 and any insured bank within the meaning of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,act1 as amended 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa-a74 #bjf4 ,unless otherwise provided for in this ,act or through a reprogramming of funds1 no part of any appropriation for the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be available for any program1 project or activity in excess of amounts set forth in the budget estimates submitted to ,congress4 #bjg4 ,corporations and agencies of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development which are subject to the ,government ,corporation ,control ,act are hereby authorized to make such expenditures1 within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency and in accordance with law1 and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section #ajd of such ,act as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for #bjae for such corporation or agency except as hereinafter provided3 ,provided1 ,that collections of these corporations and agencies may be used for new loan or mortgage purchase commitments only to the extent expressly provided for in this ,act 7unless such loans are in support of other forms of assistance provided for in this or prior appropriations ,acts71 except that this proviso shall not apply to the mortgage insurance or guaranty operations of these corporations1 or where loans or mortgage purchases are necessary to protect the financial interest of the ,united ,states ,government4 #bjh4 ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall provide quarterly reports to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations regarding all uncommitted1 unobligated1 recaptured and excess funds in each program and activity within the jurisdiction of the ,department and shall submit additional1 updated budget information to these ,committees upon request4 #bji4 ,the ,president's formal budget request for fiscal year #bjaf1 as well as the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development's congressional budget justifications to be submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 shall use the identical account and sub-account structure provided under this ,act4 #baj4 ,a public housing agency or such other entity that administers ,federal housing assistance for the ,housing ,authority of the county of ,los ,angeles1 ,california1 and the ,states of ,alaska1 ,iowa1 and ,mississippi shall not be required to include a resident of public housing or a recipient of assistance provided under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg on the board of directors or a similar governing board of such agency or entity as required under section 7#b77;b7 of such ,act4 ,each public housing agency or other entity that administers ,federal housing assistance under section #h for the ,housing ,authority of the county of ,los ,angeles1 ,california and the ,states of ,alaska1 ,iowa and ,mississippi that chooses not to include a resident of public housing or a recipient of section #h assistance on the board of directors or a similar governing board shall establish an advisory board of not less than six residents of public housing or recipients of section #h assistance to provide advice and comment to the public housing agency or other administering entity on issues related to public housing and section #h4 ,such advisory board shall meet not less than quarterly4 #baa4 ,no funds provided under this title may be used for an audit of the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association that makes applicable requirements under the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 #bab4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 subject to the conditions listed under this section1 for fiscal years #bjae and #bjaf1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may authorize the transfer of some or all project-based assistance1 debt held or insured by the ,secretary and statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions if any1 associated with one or more multifamily housing project or projects to another multifamily housing project or projects4 7b7 ,phased ,transfers ,transfers of project-based assistance under this section may be done in phases to accommodate the financing and other requirements related to rehabilitating or constructing the project or projects to which the assistance is transferred1 to ensure that such project or projects meet the standards under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,the transfer authorized in subsection 7a7 is subject to the following conditions3 7#a7 ,number and bedroom size of ,units 7,a7 ,for occupied units in the transferring project3 the number of low-income and very low-income units and the configuration 7i4e41 bedroom size7 provided by the transferring project shall be no less than when transferred to the receiving project or projects and the net dollar amount of ,federal assistance provided to the transferring project shall remain the same in the receiving project or projects4 7,b7 ,for unoccupied units in the transferring project3 the ,secretary may authorize a reduction in the number of dwelling units in the receiving project or projects to allow for a reconfiguration of bedroom sizes to meet current market demands1 as determined by the ,secretary and provided there is no increase in the project-based assistance budget authority4 7#b7 ,the transferring project shall1 as determined by the ,secretary1 be either physically obsolete or economically nonviable4 7#c7 ,the receiving project or projects shall meet or exceed applicable physical standards established by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,the owner or mortgagor of the transferring project shall notify and consult with the tenants residing in the transferring project and provide a certification of approval by all appropriate local governmental officials4 7#e7 ,the tenants of the transferring project who remain eligible for assistance to be provided by the receiving project or projects shall not be required to vacate their units in the transferring project or projects until new units in the receiving project are available for occupancy4 7#f7 ,the ,secretary determines that this transfer is in the best interest of the tenants4 7#g7 ,if either the transferring project or the receiving project or projects meets the condition specified in subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 any lien on the receiving project resulting from additional financing obtained by the owner shall be subordinate to any ,,fha-insured mortgage lien transferred to1 or placed on1 such project by the ,secretary1 except that the ,secretary may waive this requirement upon determination that such a waiver is necessary to facilitate the financing of acquisition1 construction1 and_/or rehabilitation of the receiving project or projects4 7#h7 ,if the transferring project meets the requirements of subsection 7d77#b71 the owner or mortgagor of the receiving project or projects shall execute and record either a continuation of the existing use agreement or a new use agreement for the project where1 in either case1 any use restrictions in such agreement are of no lesser duration than the existing use restrictions4 7#i7 ,the transfer does not increase the cost 7as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as amended7 of any ,,fha-insured mortgage1 except to the extent that appropriations are provided in advance for the amount of any such increased cost4 7d7 ,for purposes of this section-- 7#a7 the terms low-income and very low-income shall have the meanings provided by the statute and_/or regulations governing the program under which the project is insured or assisted2 7#b7 the term multifamily housing project means housing that meets one of the following conditions-- 7,a7 housing that is subject to a mortgage insured under the ,national ,housing ,act2 7,b7 housing that has project-based assistance attached to the structure including projects undergoing mark to market debt restructuring under the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,housing ,act2 7,c7 housing that is assisted under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei1 as amended by section #hja of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 7,d7 housing that is assisted under section #bjb of the ,housing ,act of #aiei1 as such section existed before the enactment of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 7,e7 housing that is assisted under section #haa of the ,cranston-,gonzales ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 or 7,f7 housing or vacant land that is subject to a use agreement2 7#c7 the term project-based assistance means-- 7,a7 assistance provided under section #h7;b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg2 7,b7 assistance for housing constructed or substantially rehabilitated pursuant to assistance provided under section #h7;b77#b7 of such ,act 7as such section existed immediately before ,october #a1 #aihc72 7,c7 rent supplement payments under section #aja of the ,housing and ,urban ,development ,act of #aife2 7,d7 interest reduction payments under section #bcf and_/or additional assistance payments under section #bcf7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,housing ,act2 7,e7 assistance payments made under section #bjb7;c77#b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aiei2 and 7,f7 assistance payments made under section #haa7;d77#b7 of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act2 7#d7 the term receiving project or projects means the multifamily housing project or projects to which some or all of the project-based assistance1 debt1 and statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions are to be transferred2 7#e7 the term transferring project means the multifamily housing project which is transferring some or all of the project-based assistance1 debt1 and the statutorily required low-income and very low-income use restrictions to the receiving project or projects2 and 7#f7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7e7 ,public ,notice and ,research ,report 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall publish by notice in the ,federal ,register the terms and conditions1 including criteria for ,,hud approval1 of transfers pursuant to this section no later than #cj days before the effective date of such notice4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the transfer authority under this section1 including the effect of such transfers on the operational efficiency1 contract rents1 physical and financial conditions1 and long-term preservation of the affected properties4 #bac4 7a7 ,no assistance shall be provided under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7 to any individual who-- 7#a7 is enrolled as a student at an institution of higher education 7as defined under section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb772 7#b7 is under #bd years of age2 7#c7 is not a veteran2 7#d7 is unmarried2 7#e7 does not have a dependent child2 7#f7 is not a person with disabilities1 as such term is defined in section #c7;b77#c77;,e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7b77#c77;,e77 and was not receiving assistance under such section #h as of ,november #cj1 #bjje2 and 7#g7 is not otherwise individually eligible1 or has parents who1 individually or jointly1 are not eligible1 to receive assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f74 7b7 ,for purposes of determining the eligibility of a person to receive assistance under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 any financial assistance 7in excess of amounts received for tuition and any other required fees and charges7 that an individual receives under the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 from private sources1 or an institution of higher education 7as defined under the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb771 shall be considered income to that individual1 except for a person over the age of #bc with dependent children4 #bad4 ,the funds made available for ,native ,alaskans under the heading ,native ,american ,housing ,block ,grants in title ,,ii of this ,act shall be allocated to the same ,native ,alaskan housing block grant recipients that received funds in fiscal year #bjje4 #bae4 ,notwithstanding the limitation in the first sentence of section #bee7;g7 of the ,national ,housing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#bj7;g771 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development may1 until ,september #cj1 #bjae1 insure and enter into commitments to insure mortgages under such section #bee4 #baf4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in fiscal year #bjae1 in managing and disposing of any multifamily property that is owned or has a mortgage held by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and during the process of foreclosure on any property with a contract for rental assistance payments under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg or other ,federal programs1 the ,secretary shall maintain any rental assistance payments under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg and other programs that are attached to any dwelling units in the property4 ,to the extent the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the tenants and the local government1 that such a multifamily property owned or held by the ,secretary is not feasible for continued rental assistance payments under such section #h or other programs1 based on consideration of 7#a7 the costs of rehabilitating and operating the property and all available ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 including rent adjustments under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7,,mahraa7 and 7#b7 environmental conditions that cannot be remedied in a cost-effective fashion1 the ,secretary may1 in consultation with the tenants of that property1 contract for project-based rental assistance payments with an owner or owners of other existing housing properties1 or provide other rental assistance4 ,the ,secretary shall also take appropriate steps to ensure that project-based contracts remain in effect prior to foreclosure1 subject to the exercise of contractual abatement remedies to assist relocation of tenants for imminent major threats to health and safety after written notice to and informed consent of the affected tenants and use of other available remedies1 such as partial abatements or receivership4 ,after disposition of any multifamily property described under this section1 the contract and allowable rent levels on such properties shall be subject to the requirements under section #ebd of ,,mahraa4 #bag4 ,the commitment authority funded by fees as provided under the heading ,community ,development ,loan ,guarantees ,program ,account may be used to guarantee1 or make commitments to guarantee1 notes1 or other obligations issued by any ,state on behalf of non-entitlement communities in the ,state in accordance with the requirements of section #ajh of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd3 ,provided1 ,that any ,state receiving such a guarantee or commitment shall distribute all funds subject to such guarantee to the units of general local government in non-entitlement areas that received the commitment4 #bah4 ,public housing agencies that own and operate #djj or fewer public housing units may elect to be exempt from any asset management requirement imposed by the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development in connection with the operating fund rule3 ,provided1 ,that an agency seeking a discontinuance of a reduction of subsidy under the operating fund formula shall not be exempt from asset management requirements4 #bai4 ,with respect to the use of amounts provided in this ,act and in future ,acts for the operation1 capital improvement and management of public housing as authorized by sections #i7;d7 and #i7;e7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7d7 and 7e771 the ,secretary shall not impose any requirement or guideline relating to asset management that restricts or limits in any way the use of capital funds for central office costs pursuant to section #i7;g77#a7 or #i7;g77#b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g7g77#a71 7#b773 ,provided1 ,that a public housing agency may not use capital funds authorized under section #i7;d7 for activities that are eligible under section #i7;e7 for assistance with amounts from the operating fund in excess of the amounts permitted under section #i7;g77#a7 or #i7;g77#b74 #bbj4 ,no official or employee of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall be designated as an allotment holder unless the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer has determined that such allotment holder has implemented an adequate system of funds control and has received training in funds control procedures and directives4 ,the ,chief ,financial ,officer shall ensure that there is a trained allotment holder for each ,,hud sub-office under the accounts ,executive ,offices and ,administrative ,support ,offices1 as well as each account receiving appropriations for ,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses1 ,government ,national ,mortgage ,association--,guarantees of ,mortgage-,backed ,securities ,loan ,guarantee ,program ,account1 and ,office of ,inspector ,general within the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 #bba4 ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall report annually to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on the status of all section #h project-based housing1 including the number of all project-based units by region as well as an analysis of all federally subsidized housing being refinanced under the ,mark-to-,market program4 ,the ,secretary shall identify all existing units maintained by region as section #h project-based units1 all project-based units that have opted out or have otherwise been eliminated1 and the reasons these units opted out or otherwise were lost as section #h project-based units4 #bbb4 ,the ,secretary of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall1 for fiscal year #bjae1 notify the public through the ,federal ,register and other means1 as determined appropriate1 of the issuance of a notice of the availability of assistance or notice of funding availability 7,,nofa7 for any program or discretionary fund administered by the ,secretary that is to be competitively awarded4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for fiscal year #bjae1 the ,secretary may make the ,,nofa available only on the ,internet at the appropriate ,government ,web site or through other electronic media1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #bbc4 ,payment of attorney fees in program-related litigation must be paid from the individual program office and ,office of ,general ,counsel personnel funding4 ,the annual budget submissions for program offices and ,office of ,general ,counsel personnel funding must include program-related litigation costs for attorney fees as a separate line item request4 #bbd4 ,the ,secretary of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development is authorized to transfer up to #e percent or #e1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less1 of the funds appropriated for any office funded under the heading ,administrative ,support ,offices to any other office funded under such heading3 ,provided1 ,that no appropriation for any office funded under the heading ,administrative ,support ,offices shall be increased or decreased by more than #e percent or #e1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less1 without prior written approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary is authorized to transfer up to #e percent or #e1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less1 of the funds appropriated for any account funded under the general heading ,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses to any other account funded under such heading3 ,provided further1 ,that no appropriation for any account funded under the general heading ,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses shall be increased or decreased by more than #e percent or #e1jjj1jjj1 whichever is less1 without prior written approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer funds made available for salaries and expenses between any office funded under the heading ,administrative ,support ,offices and any account funded under the general heading ,program ,office ,salaries and ,expenses1 but only with the prior written approval of the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations4 #bbe4 ,the ,disaster ,housing ,assistance ,programs1 administered by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 shall be considered a program of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under section #ijd of the ,mc,kinney ,act for the purpose of income verifications and matching4 #bbf4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development shall take the required actions under subsection 7b7 when a multifamily housing project with a section #h contract or contract for similar project-based assistance3 7#a7 receives a ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center 7,,reac7 score of #cj or less2 or 7#b7 receives a ,,reac score between #ca and #ei and3 7,a7 fails to certify in writing to ,,hud within #fj days that all deficiencies have been corrected2 or 7,b7 receives consecutive scores of less than #fj on ,,reac inspections4 ,such requirements shall apply to insured and noninsured projects with assistance attached to the units under section #h of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f71 but do not apply to such units assisted under section #h7o77#ac7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ac77 or to public housing units assisted with capital or operating funds under section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;g74 7b7 ,the ,secretary shall take the following required actions as authorized under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall notify the owner and provide an opportunity for response within #cj days4 ,if the violations remain1 the ,secretary shall develop a ,compliance1 ,disposition and ,enforcement ,plan within #fj days1 with a specified timetable for correcting all deficiencies4 ,the ,secretary shall provide notice of the ,plan to the owner1 tenants1 the local government1 any mortgagees1 and any contract administrator4 7#b7 ,at the end of the term of the ,compliance1 ,disposition and ,enforcement ,plan1 if the owner fails to fully comply with such plan1 the ,secretary may require immediate replacement of project management with a management agent approved by the ,secretary1 and shall take one or more of the following actions1 and provide additional notice of those actions to the owner and the parties specified above3 7,a7 impose civil money penalties2 7,b7 abate the section #h contract1 including partial abatement1 as determined by the ,secretary1 until all deficiencies have been corrected2 7,c7 pursue transfer of the project to an owner1 approved by the ,secretary under established procedures1 which will be obligated to promptly make all required repairs and to accept renewal of the assistance contract as long as such renewal is offered2 or 7,d7 seek judicial appointment of a receiver to manage the property and cure all project deficiencies or seek a judicial order of specific performance requiring the owner to cure all project deficiencies4 7c7 ,the ,secretary shall also take appropriate steps to ensure that project-based contracts remain in effect1 subject to the exercise of contractual abatement remedies to assist relocation of tenants for imminent major threats to health and safety after written notice to and informed consent of the affected tenants and use of other remedies set forth above4 ,to the extent the ,secretary determines1 in consultation with the tenants and the local government1 that the property is not feasible for continued rental assistance payments under such section #h or other programs1 based on consideration of 7#a7 the costs of rehabilitating and operating the property and all available ,federal1 ,state1 and local resources1 including rent adjustments under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7,,mahraa7 and 7#b7 environmental conditions that cannot be remedied in a cost-effective fashion1 the ,secretary may1 in consultation with the tenants of that property1 contract for project-based rental assistance payments with an owner or owners of other existing housing properties1 or provide other rental assistance4 ,the ,secretary shall report semi-annually on all properties covered by this section that are assessed through the ,real ,estate ,assessment ,center and have physical inspection scores of less than #cj or have consecutive physical inspection scores of less than #fj4 ,the report shall include3 7#a7 ,the enforcement actions being taken to address such conditions1 including imposition of civil money penalties and termination of subsidies1 and identify properties that have such conditions multiple times2 and 7#b7 ,actions that the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development is taking to protect tenants of such identified properties4 #bbg4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act1 or any other ,act1 for purposes authorized under section #h 7only with respect to the tenant-based rental assistance program7 and section #i of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg et seq471 may be used by any public housing agency for any amount of salary1 including bonuses1 for the chief executive officer of which1 or any other official or employee of which1 that exceeds the annual rate of basic pay payable for a position at level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule at any time during any public housing agency fiscal year #bjae4 #bbh4 ,none of the funds in this ,act may be available for the doctoral dissertation research grant program at the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 #bbi4 ,section #bd of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcgv7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7m77#a71 by striking fiscal year and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting fiscal year #bjae42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7o71 by striking ,september and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjae44 #bcj4 ,none of the funds in this ,act provided to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development may be used to make a grant award unless the ,secretary notifies the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations not less than #c full business days before any project1 ,state1 locality1 housing authority1 tribe1 nonprofit organization1 or other entity selected to receive a grant award is announced by the ,department or its offices4 #bca4 ,of the amounts made available for salaries and expenses under all accounts under this title 7except for the ,office of ,inspector ,general account71 a total of up to #b1ejj1jjj may be transferred to and merged with amounts made available in the ,information ,technology ,fund account under this title4 #bcb4 ,section #egi of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act 7,,mahra7 of #aiig 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note7 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjae each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof ,october #a1 #bjag4 #bcc4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to require or enforce the ,physical ,needs ,assessment 7,,pna74 #bcd4 ,the language under the heading ,rental ,assistance ,demonstration in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ee71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7except for funds allocated under such section for single room occupancy dwellings as authorized by title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act7 in both places it appears2 7#b7 in the second proviso1 by striking #bjae and inserting #bjah2 7#c7 in the third proviso1 after associated with such conversion1 by inserting in excess of amounts made available under this heading2 7#d7 in the fourth proviso1 by striking #fj1jjj and inserting #ahe1jjj2 7#e7 in the penultimate proviso1 by-- 7,a7 striking for fiscal years #bjab through ,december #ca1 #bjad 2 7,b7 striking and agreement of the administering public housing agency2 and 7,c7 inserting a long-term project-based subsidy contract under section #h of the ,act1 which shall have a term of no less than #bj years1 with rent adjustments only by an operating cost factor established by the ,secretary1 which shall be eligible for renewal under section #ebd of the ,multifamily ,assisted ,housing ,reform and ,affordability ,act of #aiig 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f note71 or1 subject to agreement of the administering public housing agency1 to assistance under following vouchers to assistance under2 7#f7 by inserting the following provisos before the final proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under the heading ,rental ,housing ,assistance during the period of conversion under the previous proviso1 which may extend beyond fiscal year #bjaf as necessary to allow processing of all timely applications1 shall be available for project-based subsidy contracts entered into pursuant to the previous proviso3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts1 including contract authority1 recaptured from contracts following a conversion under the previous two provisos are hereby rescinded and an amount of additional new budget authority1 equivalent to the amount rescinded is hereby appropriated1 to remain available until expended for such conversions3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer amounts made available under the heading ,rental ,housing ,assistance1 amounts made available for tenant protection vouchers under the heading ,tenant-,based ,rental ,assistance and specifically associated with any such conversions1 and amounts made available under the previous proviso as needed to the account under the ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance heading to facilitate conversion under the three previous provisos and any increase in cost for ,project-,based ,rental ,assistance associated with such conversion shall be equal to amounts so transferred32 and 7#g7 in the final proviso1 by-- 7,a7 striking with respect to the previous proviso and inserting with respect to the previous four provisos2 and 7,b7 striking impact of the previous proviso and inserting impact of the fiscal year #bjab and #bjac conversion of tenant protection vouchers to assistance under section #h7o77#ac7 of the ,act4 #bce4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act nor any receipts or amounts collected under any ,federal ,housing ,administration program may be used to implement the ,homeowners ,armed with ,knowledge 7,,hawk7 program4 #bcf4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act shall be used by the ,federal ,housing ,administration1 the ,government ,national ,mortgage ,administration1 or the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development to insure1 securitize1 or establish a ,federal guarantee of any mortgage or mortgage backed security that refinances or otherwise replaces a mortgage that has been subject to eminent domain condemnation or seizure1 by a state1 municipality1 or any other political subdivision of a state4 #bcg4 ,all unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under the heading 8,brownfields ,redevelopment0 are hereby permanently rescinded3 ,provided1 ,that all unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development under the heading ,drug ,elimination ,grants for ,low ,income ,housing are hereby permanently rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that all unobligated balances1 including recaptures and carryover1 remaining from funds appropriated to the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development for ,youthbuild program activities authorized by subtitle ,d of title ,,iv of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act are hereby permanently rescinded4 #bch4 ,clause 7i7 of section #c7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;a7a77#b77;,b77i771 as amended by section #baj of the ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjad 7division ,l of ,public ,law #aac-gf2 #abh ,stat4 #fbe71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking which shall not be lower in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7 and all that follows through the end of subclause 7,i7 and inserting the following3 #8#8which-- 7,i7 shall not be lower than #hj percent of-- 7aa7 the applicable fair market rental established under section #h7;c7 of this ,act2 or 7bb7 at the discretion of the ,secretary1 such other applicable fair market rental established by the ,secretary that the ,secretary determines more accurately reflects local market conditions and is based on an applicable market area that is geographically smaller than the applicable market area used for purposes of the applicable fair market rental under section #h7;c72 except that a public housing agency may apply to the ,secretary for exception allowing for a flat rental amount for a property that is lower than the amount otherwise determined pursuant to item 7aa7 or 7bb7 and the ,secretary may grant such exception if the ,secretary determines that the fair market rental for the applicable market area pursuant to item 7aa7 or 7bb7 does not reflect the market value of the property and the proposed lower flat rental amount is based on a market analysis of the applicable market and complies with subclause 7,,ii7 and 2 7#b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting shall before be designed2 and 7#c7 in the matter after and below subclause 7,,ii71 by striking ,public housing agencies must comply by ,june #a1 #bjad1 with the requirement of this clause1 except that if and inserting ,if4 #bci4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to require the relocation1 or to carry out any required relocation1 of any asset management positions of the ,office of ,multifamily ,housing of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development in existence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bdj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to terminate the status of a unit of general local government as a metropolitan city 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjb77 with respect to grants under section #ajf of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjf74 #bda4 ,section #ahd7;h77#a77;,b7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a7h77#a77;,b77 is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,exhausting all reasonable possibilities of collection by the holder of the guarantee shall include a good faith consideration of loan modification as well as meeting standards for servicing loans in default1 as determined by the ,secretary44 ,this title may be cited as the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,,iii ,related agencies ,access board ,salaries and expenses ,for expenses necessary for the ,access ,board1 as authorized by section #ejb of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 as amended1 #g1edh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 there may be credited to this appropriation funds received for publications and training expenses4 ,federal maritime commission ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,federal ,maritime ,commission as authorized by section #bja7;d7 of the ,merchant ,marine ,act1 #aicf1 as amended 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #cjg71 including services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji2 hire of passenger motor vehicles as authorized by #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #acdc7;b72 and uniforms or allowances therefore1 as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb1 #be1ffj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #b1jjj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses4 ,national railroad passenger corporation ,office of ,inspector ,general salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general for the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation to carry out the provisions of the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh1 as amended1 #bc1iii1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,inspector ,general shall have all necessary authority1 in carrying out the duties specified in the ,inspector ,general ,act1 as amended 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #c71 to investigate allegations of fraud1 including false statements to the government 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja71 by any person or entity that is subject to regulation by the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general may enter into contracts and other arrangements for audits1 studies1 analyses1 and other services with public agencies and with private persons1 subject to the applicable laws and regulations that govern the obtaining of such services within the ,national ,railroad ,passenger ,corporation3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,inspector ,general may select1 appoint1 and employ such officers and employees as may be necessary for carrying out the functions1 powers1 and duties of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 subject to the applicable laws and regulations that govern such selections1 appointments1 and employment within ,amtrak3 ,provided further1 ,that concurrent with the ,president's budget request for fiscal year #bjaf1 the ,inspector ,general shall submit to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations a budget request for fiscal year #bjaf in similar format and substance to those submitted by executive agencies of the ,federal ,government4 ,national transportation safety board ,salaries and expenses ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 including hire of passenger motor vehicles and aircraft2 services as authorized by #e ,u4,s4,c4 #caji1 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the rate for a ,,gs-#ae2 uniforms1 or allowances therefor1 as authorized by law 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eija-eijb71 #ajc1iha1jjj1 of which not to exceed #b1jjj may be used for official reception and representation expenses4 ,the amounts made available to the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board in this ,act include amounts necessary to make lease payments on an obligation incurred in fiscal year #bjja for a capital lease4 ,neighborhood reinvestment corporation ,payment to the neighborhood reinvestment corporation ,for payment to the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation for use in neighborhood reinvestment activities1 as authorized by the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-hajg71 #ace1jjj1jjj1 of which #e1jjj1jjj shall be for a multi-family rental housing program3 ,provided1 ,that in addition1 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be made available until expended to the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation for mortgage foreclosure mitigation activities1 under the following terms and conditions3 7#a7 ,the ,neighborhood ,reinvestment ,corporation 7,,nrc7 shall make grants to counseling intermediaries approved by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7,,hud7 7with match to be determined by the ,,nrc based on affordability and the economic conditions of an area2 a match also may be waived by the ,,nrc based on the aforementioned conditions7 to provide mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance primarily to ,states and areas with high rates of defaults and foreclosures to help eliminate the default and foreclosure of mortgages of owner-occupied single-family homes that are at risk of such foreclosure4 ,other than areas with high rates of defaults and foreclosures1 grants may also be provided to approved counseling intermediaries based on a geographic analysis of the ,nation by the ,,nrc which determines where there is a prevalence of mortgages that are risky and likely to fail1 including any trends for mortgages that are likely to default and face foreclosure4 ,a ,state ,housing ,finance ,agency may also be eligible where the ,state ,housing ,finance ,agency meets all the requirements under this paragraph4 ,a ,,hud-approved counseling intermediary shall meet certain mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance counseling requirements1 as determined by the ,,nrc1 and shall be approved by ,,hud or the ,,nrc as meeting these requirements4 7#b7 ,mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance shall only be made available to homeowners of owner-occupied homes with mortgages in default or in danger of default4 ,these mortgages shall likely be subject to a foreclosure action and homeowners will be provided such assistance that shall consist of activities that are likely to prevent foreclosures and result in the long-term affordability of the mortgage retained pursuant to such activity or another positive outcome for the homeowner4 ,no funds made available under this paragraph may be provided directly to lenders or homeowners to discharge outstanding mortgage balances or for any other direct debt reduction payments4 7#c7 ,the use of mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance by approved counseling intermediaries and ,state ,housing ,finance ,agencies shall involve a reasonable analysis of the borrower's financial situation1 an evaluation of the current value of the property that is subject to the mortgage1 counseling regarding the assumption of the mortgage by another non-,federal party1 counseling regarding the possible purchase of the mortgage by a non-,federal third party1 counseling and advice of all likely restructuring and refinancing strategies or the approval of a work-out strategy by all interested parties4 7#d7 ,,nrc may provide up to #ae percent of the total funds under this paragraph to its own charter members with expertise in foreclosure prevention counseling1 subject to a certification by the ,,nrc that the procedures for selection do not consist of any procedures or activities that could be construed as a conflict of interest or have the appearance of impropriety4 7#e7 ,,hud-approved counseling entities and ,state ,housing ,finance ,agencies receiving funds under this paragraph shall have demonstrated experience in successfully working with financial institutions as well as borrowers facing default1 delinquency and foreclosure as well as documented counseling capacity1 outreach capacity1 past successful performance and positive outcomes with documented counseling plans 7including post mortgage foreclosure mitigation counseling71 loan workout agreements and loan modification agreements4 ,,nrc may use other criteria to demonstrate capacity in underserved areas4 7#f7 ,of the total amount made available under this paragraph1 up to #b1ejj1jjj may be made available to build the mortgage foreclosure and default mitigation counseling capacity of counseling intermediaries through ,,nrc training courses with ,,hud-approved counseling intermediaries and their partners1 except that private financial institutions that participate in ,,nrc training shall pay market rates for such training4 7#g7 ,of the total amount made available under this paragraph1 up to #e percent may be used for associated administrative expenses for the ,,nrc to carry out activities provided under this section4 7#h7 ,of the total amount made available under this paragraph1 up to #d1jjj1jjj may be used for wind-down and closeout of the mortgage foreclosure mitigation activities program4 7#i7 ,mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance grants may include a budget for outreach and advertising1 and training1 as determined by the ,,nrc4 7#aj7 ,the ,,nrc shall continue to report bi-annually to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations as well as the ,senate ,banking ,committee and ,house ,financial ,services ,committee on its efforts to mitigate mortgage default4 ,united states interagency council on homelessness ,operating expenses ,for necessary expenses 7including payment of salaries1 authorized travel1 hire of passenger motor vehicles1 the rental of conference rooms1 and the employment of experts and consultants under section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 of the ,united ,states ,interagency ,council on ,homelessness in carrying out the functions pursuant to title ,,ii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act1 as amended1 #c1ecj1jjj4 ,title ,,ii of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacai7 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjaf in section #bji and inserting ,october #a1 #bjag4 ,,iv ,general provisions--this act #dja4 ,none of the funds in this ,act shall be used for the planning or execution of any program to pay the expenses of1 or otherwise compensate1 non-,federal parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings funded in this ,act4 #djb4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year1 nor may any be transferred to other appropriations1 unless expressly so provided herein4 #djc4 ,the expenditure of any appropriation under this ,act for any consulting service through a procurement contract pursuant to section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be limited to those contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection1 except where otherwise provided under existing law1 or under existing ,executive order issued pursuant to existing law4 #djd4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be obligated or expended for any employee training that-- 7#a7 does not meet identified needs for knowledge1 skills1 and abilities bearing directly upon the performance of official duties2 7#b7 contains elements likely to induce high levels of emotional response or psychological stress in some participants2 7#c7 does not require prior employee notification of the content and methods to be used in the training and written end of course evaluation2 7#d7 contains any methods or content associated with religious or quasi-religious belief systems or new age belief systems as defined in ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission ,notice ,n-#iae4jbb1 dated ,september #b1 #aihh2 or 7#e7 is offensive to1 or designed to change1 participants' personal values or lifestyle outside the workplace4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit1 restrict1 or otherwise preclude an agency from conducting training bearing directly upon the performance of official duties4 #dje4 ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 none of the funds provided in this ,act1 provided by previous appropriations ,acts to the agencies or entities funded in this ,act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in fiscal year #bjae1 or provided from any accounts in the ,treasury derived by the collection of fees and available to the agencies funded by this ,act1 shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming of funds that3 7#a7 creates a new program2 7#b7 eliminates a program1 project1 or activity2 7#c7 increases funds or personnel for any program1 project1 or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted by the ,congress2 7#d7 proposes to use funds directed for a specific activity by either the ,house or ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for a different purpose2 7#e7 augments existing programs1 projects1 or activities in excess of #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 7#f7 reduces existing programs1 projects1 or activities by #e1jjj1jjj or #aj percent1 whichever is less2 or 7#g7 creates1 reorganizes1 or restructures a branch1 division1 office1 bureau1 board1 commission1 agency1 administration1 or department different from the budget justifications submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations or the table accompanying the explanatory statement accompanying this ,act1 whichever is more detailed1 unless prior approval is received from the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each agency funded by this ,act shall submit a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and of the ,house of ,representatives to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for the current fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that the report shall include3 7,a7 a table for each appropriation with a separate column to display the prior year enacted level1 the ,president's budget request1 adjustments made by ,congress1 adjustments due to enacted rescissions1 if appropriate1 and the fiscal year enacted level2 7,b7 a delineation in the table for each appropriation and its respective prior year enacted level by object class and program1 project1 and activity as detailed in the budget appendix for the respective appropriation2 and 7,c7 an identification of items of special congressional interest3 ,provided further1 ,that the amount appropriated or limited for salaries and expenses for an agency shall be reduced by #ajj1jjj per day for each day after the required date that the report has not been submitted to the ,congress4 #djf4 ,except as otherwise specifically provided by law1 not to exceed #ej percent of unobligated balances remaining available at the end of fiscal year #bjae from appropriations made available for salaries and expenses for fiscal year #bjae in this ,act1 shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjaf1 for each such account for the purposes authorized3 ,provided1 ,that a request shall be submitted to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations for approval prior to the expenditure of such funds3 ,provided further1 ,that these requests shall be made in compliance with reprogramming guidelines under section #dje of this ,act4 #djg4 ,no funds in this ,act may be used to support any ,federal1 ,state1 or local projects that seek to use the power of eminent domain1 unless eminent domain is employed only for a public use3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section1 public use shall not be construed to include economic development that primarily benefits private entities3 ,provided further1 ,that any use of funds for mass transit1 railroad1 airport1 seaport or highway projects1 as well as utility projects which benefit or serve the general public 7including energy-related1 communication-related1 water-related and wastewater-related infrastructure71 other structures designated for use by the general public or which have other common-carrier or public-utility functions that serve the general public and are subject to regulation and oversight by the government1 and projects for the removal of an immediate threat to public health and safety or brownsfields as defined in the ,small ,business ,liability ,relief and ,brownsfield ,revitalization ,act 7,public ,law #ajg-aah7 shall be considered a public use for purposes of eminent domain4 #djh4 ,all ,federal agencies and departments that are funded under this ,act shall issue a report to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations on all sole-source contracts by no later than ,july #cj1 #bjae4 ,such report shall include the contractor1 the amount of the contract and the rationale for using a sole-source contract4 #dji4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be transferred to any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states ,government1 except pursuant to a transfer made by1 or transfer authority provided in1 this ,act or any other appropriations ,act4 #daj4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall be available to pay the salary for any person filling a position1 other than a temporary position1 formerly held by an employee who has left to enter the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and has satisfactorily completed his or her period of active military or naval service1 and has within #ij days after his or her release from such service or from hospitalization continuing after discharge for a period of not more than #a year1 made application for restoration to his or her former position and has been certified by the ,office of ,personnel ,management as still qualified to perform the duties of his or her former position and has not been restored thereto4 #daa4 ,no funds appropriated pursuant to this ,act may be expended by an entity unless the entity agrees that in expending the assistance the entity will comply with sections #b through #d of the ,act of ,march #c1 #aicc 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #aj;a-#aj;c1 popularly known as the ,buy ,american ,act74 #dab4 ,no funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act shall be made available to any person or entity that has been convicted of violating the ,buy ,american ,act 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #aj;a-#aj;c74 #dac4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used for first-class airline accommodations in contravention of sections #cja-aj4abb and #cja-aj4abc of title #da1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #dad4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of the #eth or #adth ,amendment to the ,constitution or title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd4 #dae4 7a7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to approve a new foreign air carrier permit under sections #dacja through #dacje of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or exemption application under section #djaji of that title of an air carrier already holding an air operators certificate issued by a country that is party to the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement where such approval would contravene ,united ,states law or ,article #ag bis of the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement4 7b7 ,nothing in this section shall prohibit1 restrict or otherwise preclude the ,secretary of ,transportation from granting a foreign air carrier permit or an exemption to such an air carrier where such authorization is consistent with the ,u4,s4-,e4,u4-,iceland-,norway ,air ,transport ,agreement and ,united ,states law4 #daf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to obligate or award funds for the ,national ,highway ,traffic ,safety ,administration's ,national ,roadside ,survey4 #dag4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to mandate global positioning system 7,,gps7 tracking in private passenger motor vehicles without providing full and appropriate consideration of privacy concerns under #e ,u4,s4,c4 chapter #e1 subchapter ,,ii4 #dah4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used by the ,federal ,transit ,administration to implement1 administer1 or enforce section #ah4cf7;c77#b7 of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for construction hiring purposes4 #dai4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to lease or purchase new light duty vehicles for any executive fleet1 or for an agency's fleet inventory1 except in accordance with ,presidential ,memorandum--,federal ,fleet ,performance1 dated ,may #bd1 #bjaa4 #dbj4 ,it is the sense of the ,congress that the ,congress should not pass any legislation that authorizes spending cuts that would increase poverty in the ,united ,states4 #dba4 ,all agencies and departments funded by the ,act shall send to ,congress at the end of the fiscal year a report containing a complete inventory of the total number of vehicles owned1 leased1 permanently retired1 and purchased during fiscal year #bjae1 as well as the total cost of the vehicle fleet1 including maintenance1 fuel1 storage1 purchasing1 and leasing4 #dbb4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used to send or otherwise pay for the attendance of more than #ej employees of a single agency or department of the ,united ,states ,government1 who are stationed in the ,united ,states1 at any single international conference unless the relevant ,secretary reports to the ,committees on ,appropriations at least #e days in advance that such attendance is important to the national interest3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section the term international conference shall mean a conference occurring outside of the ,united ,states attended by representatives of the ,united ,states ,government and of foreign governments1 international organizations1 or nongovernmental organizations4 #dbc4 7a7 ,any agency receiving funds made available in this ,act1 shall1 subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 post on the public website of that agency any report required to be submitted by the ,committee in this or any other ,act1 upon the determination by the head of the agency that it shall serve the national interest4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a report if-- 7#a7 the public posting of the report compromises national security2 or 7#b7 the report contains proprietary information4 7c7 ,the head of the agency posting such report shall do so only after such report has been made available to the requesting ,committee or ,committees of ,congress for no less than #de days4 #dbd4 ,any ,federal agency or department that is funded under this ,act shall respond to any recommendation made to such agency or department by the ,government ,accountability ,office in a timely manner4 ,this division may be cited as the ,transportation1 ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae4 ,l ,further continuing appropriations1 #bjae #aja4 ,the ,continuing ,appropriations ,resolution1 #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-afd7 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking the date specified in section #ajf7c7 and inserting ,february #bg1 #bjae2 7#b7 striking the date specified in section #ajf7c7 of this joint resolution in section #add and inserting ,december #aa1 #bjad2 and 7#c7 adding after section #adi the following new sections3 #aej4 7a7 ,amounts made available by section #aja for ,department of ,homeland ,security--,united ,states ,secret ,service--,salaries and ,expenses shall be obligated at a rate for operations necessary for ,presidential candidate nominee protection4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on each use of the authority provided in this section4 #aea4 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall continue preparations to award the construction contract for the ,national ,bio- and ,agro-defense ,facility by ,may #a1 #bjae4 4 #ajb4 7a7 ,section #ddcjb7;f7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the date specified in section #ajf7c7 of the ,continuing ,appropriations ,resolution1 #bjae and inserting ,december #aa1 #bjad4 7b7 ,section #ddcjc7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the date specified in section #ajf7c7 of the ,continuing ,appropriations ,resolution1 #bjae and inserting ,december #aa1 #bjad4 7c7 ,section #ddcaj7;a7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the date specified in section #ajf7c7 of the ,continuing ,appropriations ,resolution1 #bjae and inserting ,december #aa1 #bjad4 ,m ,expatriate ,health ,coverage ,clarification ,act of #bjad #a4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,expatriate ,health ,coverage ,clarification ,act of #bjad4 #b4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,american expatriate health insurance companies should be permitted to compete on a level playing field in the global marketplace2 7#b7 the global competitiveness of ,american companies should be encouraged2 and 7#c7 in implementing the health insurance provider fee under section #ijaj of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-adh2 #bf ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note prec47 and other provisions of such ,act and title ,i and subtitle ,b of title ,,ii of the ,health ,care and ,education ,reconciliation ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-aeb71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,secretary of ,labor should continue to recognize the unique and multinational features of expatriate health plans and the ,united ,states companies that operate such plans and the competitive pressures of such plans and companies4 #c4 ,treatment of expatriate health plans under ,,aca 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 the provisions of 7including any amendment made by7 the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-adh7 and of title ,i and subtitle ,b of title ,,ii of the ,health ,care and ,education ,reconciliation ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-aeb7 shall not apply with respect to-- 7#a7 expatriate health plans2 7#b7 employers with respect to such plans1 solely in their capacity as plan sponsors for such plans2 or 7#c7 expatriate health insurance issuers with respect to coverage offered by such issuers under such plans4 7b7 ,minimum essential coverage and reporting requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,for the purpose of section #ejjj;,a7f7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 and any other section of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf that incorporates the definition of minimum essential coverage under such section #ejjj;,a7f7 by reference3 7,a7 ,an expatriate health plan offered to primary enrollees who are described in subsections 7d77#c77;,a7 and 7d77#c77;,b7 of this section shall be treated as an eligible employer sponsored plan under #ejjj;,a7f77#b7 of such ,code4 7,b7 ,an expatriate health plan offered to primary enrollees who are described in subsection 7d77#c77;,c7 of this section shall be treated as a plan in the individual market under section #ejjj;,a7f77#a77;,c7 of such ,code4 ,this subparagraph shall apply solely for the purposes of sections #cf;,b1 #ejjj;,a1 and #fjee of such ,code4 7#b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to section #fjee of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 or sections #dihj;,h and #fjef of such ,code in the case of an applicable large employer 7as defined in section #dihj;,h of such ,code71 except that statements furnished to individuals may be provided through electronic media and the primary insured shall be deemed to have consented to receive the statements under such sections in electronic form1 unless the individual explicitly refuses such consent4 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 section #dihj;,i of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf shall continue to apply with respect to applicable employer-sponsored coverage 7as defined in such section7 of a qualified expatriate described in section #c7;d77#c77;,a77i7 who is assigned 7rather than transferred7 to work in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,qualified expatriates1 spouses1 and dependents not ,united ,states health risk 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of section #ijaj of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note prec471 for calendar years after #bjae1 a qualified expatriate 7and any spouse1 dependent1 or any other individual enrolled in the plan7 enrolled in an expatriate health plan shall not be considered a ,united ,states health risk4 7#b7 ,special rule ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the fee under section #ijaj of such ,act for each of calendar years #bjad and #bjae with respect to any expatriate health insurance issuer shall be the amount which bears the same ratio to the fee amount determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury with respect to such issuer under such section for each such year 7determined without regard to this paragraph7 as-- 7,a7 the amount of premiums taken into account under such section with respect to such issuer for each such year1 less the amount of premiums for expatriate health plans taken into account under such section with respect to such issuer for each such year1 bears to 7,b7 the amount of premiums taken into account under such section with respect to such issuer for each such year4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,expatriate health insurance issuer ,the term expatriate health insurance issuer means a health insurance issuer that issues expatriate health plans4 7#b7 ,expatriate health plan ,the term expatriate health plan means a group health plan1 health insurance coverage offered in connection with a group health plan1 or health insurance coverage offered to a group of individuals described in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 7which may include spouses1 dependents1 and other individuals enrolled in the plan7 that meets each of the following standards3 7,a7 ,substantially all of the primary enrollees in such plan or coverage are qualified expatriates with respect to such plan or coverage4 ,in applying the previous sentence1 an individual shall not be considered a primary enrollee if the individual is not a national of the ,united ,states and the individual resides in the country of which the individual is a citizen4 7,b7 ,substantially all of the benefits provided under the plan or coverage are not excepted benefits described in section #ihcb7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7,c7 ,the plan or coverage provides coverage for inpatient hospital services1 outpatient facility services1 physician services1 and emergency services 7comparable to such emergency services coverage described in and offered under section #hijc7a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code for plan year #bjji7-- 7i7 in the case of individuals described in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 both in the ,united ,states and in the country or countries from which the individual was transferred or assigned 7accounting for flexibility needed with existing coverage71 and such other country or countries as the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,labor1 may designate 7after taking into account the barriers and prohibitions to providing health care services in the countries as designated72 7ii7 in the case of individuals described in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 in the country or countries in which the individual is present in connection with the individual's employment1 and such other country or countries as the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,labor1 may designate2 or 7iii7 in the case of individuals described in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 in the country or countries as the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,labor1 may designate4 7,d7 ,the plan sponsor reasonably believes that the benefits provided by the expatriate health plan satisfy a standard at least actuarially equivalent to the level provided for in section #cf;,b7c77#b77;,c77ii7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7,e7 ,if the plan or coverage provides dependent coverage of children1 the plan or coverage makes such dependent coverage available for adult children until the adult child turns #bf years of age1 unless such individual is the child of a child receiving dependent coverage4 7,f7 ,the plan or coverage-- 7i7 is issued by an expatriate health plan issuer1 or administered by an administrator1 that together with any other person in the expatriate health plan issuer's or administrator's controlled group 7as described in section #ijaj of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7and the regulations promulgated thereunder771 has licenses to sell insurance in more than two countries1 and1 with respect to such plan1 coverage1 or company in the controlled group-- 7,i7 maintains network provider agreements that provide for direct claims payments1 directly or through third party contracts1 with health care providers in eight or more countries2 7,,ii7 maintains call centers1 directly or through third party contracts1 in three or more countries and accepts calls from customers in eight or more languages2 7,,iii7 processes 7in the aggregate together with other plans or coverage it issues or administers7 at least #a1jjj1jjj in claims in foreign currency equivalents each year2 7,,iv7 makes available 7directly or through third party contracts7 global evacuation_/repatriation coverage2 and 7,v7 maintains legal and compliance resources in three or more countries2 and 7ii7 offers reimbursements for items or services under such plan or coverage in the local currency in eight or more countries4 7,g7 ,the plan or coverage1 and the plan sponsor or expatriate health insurance issuer with respect to such plan or coverage1 satisfies the provisions of title ,,xxvii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg et seq471 chapter #ajj of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 and part #g of subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aaha et seq471 which would otherwise apply to such a plan or coverage1 and sponsor or issuer1 if not for the enactment of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act and title ,i and subtitle ,b of title ,,ii of the ,health ,care and ,education ,reconciliation ,act of #bjaj4 7#c7 ,qualified expatriate ,the term qualified expatriate means a primary insured1 or individual otherwise described in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 7i7 whose skills1 qualifications1 job duties1 or expertise is of a type that has caused his or her employer to transfer or assign him or her to the ,united ,states for a specific and temporary purpose or assignment tied to his or her employment2 and 7ii7 in connection with such transfer or assignment1 is reasonably determined by the plan sponsor to require access to health insurance and other related services and support in multiple countries1 and is offered other multinational benefits on a periodic basis 7such as tax equalization1 compensation for cross border moving expenses1 or compensation to enable the expatriate to return to their home country72 7,b7 who is working outside of the ,united ,states for a period of at least #ahj days in a consecutive #ab-month period that overlaps with the plan year2 or 7,c7 who is a member of a group of similarly situated individuals-- 7i7 that is formed for the purpose of traveling or relocating internationally in service of one or more of the purposes listed in section #eja7;c77#c7 or #eja7;c77#d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 or similarly situated organizations or groups 7such as students or religious missionaries72 7ii7 that is not formed primarily for the sale of health insurance coverage2 and 7iii7 that the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,labor1 determines requires access to health insurance and other related services and support in multiple countries4 7#d7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states means the #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and ,puerto ,rico4 7#e7 ,miscellaneous terms 7,a7 ,group health plan2 health insurance coverage2 health insurance issuer2 plan sponsor ,the terms group health plan1 health insurance coverage1 health insurance issuer1 and plan sponsor have the meanings given those terms in section #bgia of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;gg-#ia74 7,b7 ,transfer ,the term transfer means an employer has transferred an employee to perform services for a branch of the same employer or a parent1 affiliate1 franchise1 or subsidiary thereof4 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,secretary of ,labor may promulgate regulations necessary to carry out this ,act1 including such rules as may be necessary to prevent inappropriate expansion of the application of the exclusions under this ,act from applicable laws and regulations1 and to amend existing annual reporting requirements or procedures to include applicable qualified expatriate health insurers' total number of expatriate plan enrollees4 7f7 ,effective date ,unless otherwise specified1 this ,act shall take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act1 and shall apply only to expatriate health plans issued or renewed on or after ,july #a1 #bjae4 ,n ,other ,matters #aja4 ,separate ,contribution ,limits for ,contributions ,made to ,national ,parties ,to ,support ,presidential ,nominating ,conventions1 ,national ,party ,headquarters ,buildings1 and ,recounts 7a7 ,separate limits ,section #cae7;a7 of the ,federal ,election ,campaign ,act of #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the following3 1 or1 in the case of contributions made to any of the accounts described in paragraph 7#i71 exceed #cjj percent of the amount otherwise applicable under this subparagraph with respect to such calendar year22 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking the semicolon at the end and inserting the following3 1 or1 in the case of contributions made to any of the accounts described in paragraph 7#i71 exceed #cjj percent of the amount otherwise applicable under this subparagraph with respect to such calendar year22 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,an account described in this paragraph is any of the following accounts3 7,a7 ,a separate1 segregated account of a national committee of a political party 7other than a national congressional campaign committee of a political party7 which is used solely to defray expenses incurred with respect to a presidential nominating convention 7including the payment of deposits7 or to repay loans the proceeds of which were used to defray such expenses1 or otherwise to restore funds used to defray such expenses1 except that the aggregate amount of expenditures the national committee of a political party may make from such account may not exceed #bj1jjj1jjj with respect to any single convention4 7,b7 ,a separate1 segregated account of a national committee of a political party 7including a national congressional campaign committee of a political party7 which is used solely to defray expenses incurred with respect to the construction1 purchase1 renovation1 operation1 and furnishing of one or more headquarters buildings of the party or to repay loans the proceeds of which were used to defray such expenses1 or otherwise to restore funds used to defray such expenses 7including expenses for obligations incurred during the #b-year period which ends on the date of the enactment of this paragraph74 7,c7 ,a separate1 segregated account of a national committee of a political party 7including a national congressional campaign committee of a political party7 which is used to defray expenses incurred with respect to the preparation for and the conduct of election recounts and contests and other legal proceedings4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment relating to determination of coordinated expenditure limitations ,section #cae7;d7 of such ,act 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaaf7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the limitations contained in paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 of this subsection shall not apply to expenditures made from any of the accounts described in subsection 7a77#i74 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to funds that are solicited1 received1 transferred1 or spent on or after the date of the enactment of this section4 #ajb4 ,modification of ,treatment of ,certain ,health ,organizations 7a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#e7 of section #hcc7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 by striking this section and inserting paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7a71 and 7#b7 by inserting and for activities that improve health care quality after clinical services4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjji4 #ajc4 ,budgetary ,effects 7a7 ,statutory pay-,as-,you-,go scorecards ,the budgetary effects of division ,m and sections #aja and #ajb of division ,n shall not be entered on either ,,paygo scorecard maintained pursuant to section #d7;d7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj4 7b7 ,senate pay-,as-,you-,go scorecards ,the budgetary effects of division ,m and sections #aja and #ajb of division ,n shall not be entered on any ,,paygo scorecard maintained for purposes of section #bja of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ba 7#aajth ,congress74 7c7 ,classification of budgetary effects ,notwithstanding ,rule #c of the ,budget ,scorekeeping ,guidelines set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying ,conference ,report #aje-bag and section #bej7;c77#h7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 the budgetary effects of division ,m and sections #aja and #ajb of division ,n shall not be estimated-- 7#a7 for purposes of section #bea of such ,act2 and 7#b7 for purposes of paragraph #d7;,c7 of section #c of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj as being included in an appropriation ,act4 ,o ,multiemployer ,pension ,reform #a4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,multiemployer ,pension ,reform ,act of #bjad4 #b4 ,table of ,contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of ,contents4 ,title ,i--,modifications to ,multiemployer ,plan ,rules ,subtitle ,a--,amendments to ,pension ,protection ,act of #bjjf ,sec4 #aja4 ,repeal of sunset of ,,ppa funding rules4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,election to be in critical status4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,clarification of rule for emergence from critical status4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,endangered status not applicable if no additional action is required4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,correct endangered status funding improvement plan target funded percentage4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,conforming endangered status and critical status rules during funding improvement and rehabilitation plan adoption periods4 ,sec4 #ajg4 ,corrective plan schedules when parties fail to adopt in bargaining4 ,sec4 #ajh4 ,repeal of reorganization rules for multiemployer plans4 ,sec4 #aji4 ,disregard of certain contribution increases for withdrawal liability purposes4 ,sec4 #aaj4 ,guarantee for pre-retirement survivor annuities under multiemployer pension plans4 ,sec4 #aaa4 ,required disclosure of multiemployer plan information4 ,subtitle ,b--,multiemployer ,plan ,mergers and ,partitions ,sec4 #aba4 ,mergers4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,partitions of eligible multiemployer plans4 ,subtitle ,c--,strengthening the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation ,sec4 #aca4 ,premium increases for multiemployer plans4 ,title ,,ii--,remediation ,measures for ,deeply ,troubled ,plans ,sec4 #bja4 ,conditions1 limitations1 distribution and notice requirements1 and approval process for benefit suspensions under multiemployer plans in critical and declining status4 ,i ,modifications to ,multiemployer ,plan ,rules ,a ,amendments to ,pension ,protection ,act of #bjjf #aja4 ,repeal of sunset of ,,ppa funding rules 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,c of title ,,ii of the ,pension ,protection ,act of #bjjf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #dab note7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,amendment to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #cjd7;d77#a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhd7 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,c74 7#b7 ,amendment to ,internal ,revenue ,code ,section #dca7;d77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking subparagraph 7,c74 #ajb4 ,election to be in critical status 7a7 ,amendments to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cje7;b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,election to be in critical status ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b7 and subject to paragraph 7#c77;,b77iv7-- 7,a7 the plan sponsor of a multiemployer plan that is not in critical status for a plan year but that is projected by the plan actuary1 pursuant to the determination under paragraph 7#c71 to be in critical status in any of the succeeding #e plan years may1 not later than #cj days after the date of the certification under paragraph 7#c77;,a71 elect to be in critical status effective for the current plan year1 7,b7 the plan year in which the plan sponsor elects to be in critical status under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be treated for purposes of this section as the first year in which the plan is in critical status1 regardless of the date on which the plan first satisfies the criteria for critical status under paragraph 7#b71 and 7,c7 a plan that is in critical status under this paragraph shall not emerge from critical status except in accordance with subsection 7e77#d77;,b74 4 7#b7 ,annual certification 7,a7 ,in general ,section #cje7;b77#c77;,a77i7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;b77#c77;,a77i77 is amended by striking 1 and and inserting or for any of the succeeding #e plan years1 and4 7,b7 ,actuarial projections ,section #cje7;b77#c77;,b7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;b77#c77;,b77 is amended-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,in making the determinations and inserting ,except as provided in clause 7iv71 in making the determinations2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,projections relating to critical status in succeeding plan years ,clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 7other than the #bnd sentence of clause 7i77 may be disregarded by a plan actuary in the case of any certification of whether a plan will be in critical status in a succeeding plan year1 except that a plan sponsor may not elect to be in critical status for a plan year under paragraph 7#d7 in any case in which the certification upon which such election would be based is made without regard to such clauses4 4 7#c7 ,notice 7,a7 ,of election to be in critical status ,section #cje7;b77#c77;,d77i7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;b77#c77;,d77i77 is amended-- 7i7 by inserting after for a plan year the following3 or in which a plan sponsor elects to be in critical status for a plan year under paragraph 7#d72 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 ,in any case in which a plan sponsor elects to be in critical status for a plan year under paragraph 7#d71 the plan sponsor shall notify the ,secretary of the ,treasury of such election not later than #cj days after the date of such certification or such other time as the ,secretary of the ,treasury may prescribe by regulations or other guidance4 7,b7 ,of projection to be in critical status in a future plan year ,section #cje7;b77#c77;,d7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;b77#c77;,d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,notice of projection to be in critical status in a future plan year ,in any case in which it is certified under subparagraph 7,a77i7 that a multiemployer plan will be in critical status for any of #e succeeding plan years 7but not for the current plan year7 and the plan sponsor of such plan has not made an election to be in critical status for the plan year under paragraph 7#d71 the plan sponsor shall1 not later than #cj days after the date of the certification1 provide notification of the projected critical status to the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation4 4 7b7 ,amendments to ,internal ,revenue ,code 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dcb7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,election to be in critical status ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b7 and subject to paragraph 7#c77;,b77iv7-- 7,a7 the plan sponsor of a multiemployer plan that is not in critical status for a plan year but that is projected by the plan actuary1 pursuant to the determination under paragraph 7#c71 to be in critical status in any of the succeeding #e plan years may1 not later than #cj days after the date of the certification under paragraph 7#c77;,a71 elect to be in critical status effective for the current plan year1 7,b7 the plan year in which the plan sponsor elects to be in critical status under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be treated for purposes of this section as the first year in which the plan is in critical status1 regardless of the date on which the plan first satisfies the criteria for critical status under paragraph 7#b71 and 7,c7 a plan that is in critical status under this paragraph shall not emerge from critical status except in accordance with subsection 7e77#d77;,b74 4 7#b7 ,annual certification 7,a7 ,in general ,section #dcb7;b77#c77;,a77i7 of such ,code is amended by striking 1 and and inserting or for any of the succeeding #e plan years1 and4 7,b7 ,actuarial projections ,section #dcb7;b77#c77;,b7 of such ,code is amended-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking ,in making the determinations and inserting ,except as provided in clause 7iv71 in making the determinations2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,projections relating to critical status in succeeding plan years ,clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 7other than the #bnd sentence of clause 7i77 may be disregarded by a plan actuary in the case of any certification of whether a plan will be in critical status in a succeeding plan year1 except that a plan sponsor may not elect to be in critical status for a plan year under paragraph 7#d7 in any case in which the certification upon which such election would be based is made without regard to such clauses4 4 7#c7 ,notice 7,a7 ,of election to be in critical status ,section #dcb7;b77#c77;,d77i7 of such ,code is amended-- 7i7 by inserting after for a plan year the following3 or in which a plan sponsor elects to be in critical status for a plan year under paragraph 7#d72 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 ,in any case in which a plan sponsor elects to be in critical status for a plan year under paragraph 7#d71 the plan sponsor shall notify the ,secretary of such election not later than #cj days after the date of such certification or such other time as the ,secretary may prescribe by regulations or other guidance44 7,b7 ,of projection to be in critical status in a future plan year ,section #dcb7;b77#c77;,d7 of such ,code is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,notice of projection to be in critical status in a future plan year ,in any case in which it is certified under subparagraph 7,a77i7 that a multiemployer plan will be in critical status for any of #e succeeding plan years 7but not for the current plan year7 and the plan sponsor of such plan has not made an election to be in critical status for the plan year under paragraph 7#d71 the plan sponsor shall1 not later than #cj days after the date of the certification1 provide notification of the projected critical status to the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #ajc4 ,clarification of rule for emergence from critical status 7a7 ,amendment to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #cje7;e77#d77;,b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;e77#d77;,b77 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 ,emergence 7i7 ,in general ,a plan in critical status shall remain in such status until a plan year for which the plan actuary certifies1 in accordance with subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 that-- 7,i7 the plan is not described in one or more of the subparagraphs in subsection 7b77#b7 as of the beginning of the plan year2 7,,ii7 the plan is not projected to have an accumulated funding deficiency for the plan year or any of the #i succeeding plan years1 without regard to the use of the shortfall method but taking into account any extension of amortization periods under section #cjd7;d77#b7 or section #cjd 7as in effect prior to the enactment of the ,pension ,protection ,act of #bjjf72 and 7,,iii7 the plan is not projected to become insolvent within the meaning of section #dbde for any of the #cj succeeding plan years4 7ii7 ,plans with certain amortization extensions 7,i7 ,special emergence rule ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 a plan in critical status that has an automatic extension of amortization periods under section #cjd7;d77#a7 shall no longer be in critical status if the plan actuary certifies for a plan year1 in accordance with subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 that-- 7aa7 the plan is not projected to have an accumulated funding deficiency for the plan year or any of the #i succeeding plan years1 without regard to the use of the shortfall method but taking into account any extension of amortization periods under section #cjd7;d77#a72 and 7bb7 the plan is not projected to become insolvent within the meaning of section #dbde for any of the #cj succeeding plan years1 regardless of whether the plan is described in one or more of the subparagraphs in subsection 7b77#b7 as of the beginning of the plan year4 7,,ii7 ,reentry into critical status ,a plan that emerges from critical status under subclause 7,i7 shall not reenter critical status for any subsequent plan year unless-- 7aa7 the plan is projected to have an accumulated funding deficiency for the plan year or any of the #i succeeding plan years1 without regard to the use of the shortfall method but taking into account any extension of amortization periods under section #cjd7;d72 or 7bb7 the plan is projected to become insolvent within the meaning of section #dbde for any of the #cj succeeding plan years4 4 7b7 ,amendment to the ,internal ,revenue ,code ,section #dcb7;e77#d77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 ,emergence 7i7 ,in general ,a plan in critical status shall remain in such status until a plan year for which the plan actuary certifies1 in accordance with subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 that-- 7,i7 the plan is not described in one or more of the subparagraphs in subsection 7b77#b7 as of the beginning of the plan year1 7,,ii7 the plan is not projected to have an accumulated funding deficiency for the plan year or any of the #i succeeding plan years1 without regard to the use of the shortfall method but taking into account any extension of amortization periods under section #dca7;d77#b7 or section #dab7;e7 7as in effect prior to the enactment of the ,pension ,protection ,act of #bjjf71 and 7,,iii7 the plan is not projected to become insolvent within the meaning of section #dah;,e for any of the #cj succeeding plan years4 7ii7 ,plans with certain amortization extensions 7,i7 ,special emergence rule ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 a plan in critical status that has an automatic extension of amortization periods under section #dca7;d77#a7 shall no longer be in critical status if the plan actuary certifies for a plan year1 in accordance with subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 that-- 7aa7 the plan is not projected to have an accumulated funding deficiency for the plan year or any of the #i succeeding plan years1 without regard to the use of the shortfall method but taking into account any extension of amortization periods under section #dca7;d77#a71 and 7bb7 the plan is not projected to become insolvent within the meaning of section #dah;,e for any of the #cj succeeding plan years1 regardless of whether the plan is described in one or more of the subparagraphs in subsection 7b77#b7 as of the beginning of the plan year4 7,,ii7 ,reentry into critical status ,a plan that emerges from critical status under subclause 7,i7 shall not reenter critical status for any subsequent plan year unless-- 7aa7 the plan is projected to have an accumulated funding deficiency for the plan year or any of the #i succeeding plan years1 without regard to the use of the shortfall method but taking into account any extension of amortization periods under section #dca7;d71 or 7bb7 the plan is projected to become insolvent within the meaning of section #dah;,e for any of the #cj succeeding plan years4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #ajd4 ,endangered status not applicable if no additional action is required 7a7 ,amendments to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cje7;b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;b771 as amended by section #ajb1 is further amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the plan is not in critical status for the plan year and inserting the plan is not in critical status for the plan year and is not described in paragraph 7#e712 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,special rule ,a plan is described in this paragraph if-- 7,a7 as part of the actuarial certification of endangered status under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 for the plan year1 the plan actuary certifies that the plan is projected to no longer be described in either paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or paragraph 7#a77;,b7 as of the end of the tenth plan year ending after the plan year to which the certification relates1 and 7,b7 the plan was not in critical or endangered status for the immediately preceding plan year4 4 7#b7 ,notice ,section #cje7;b77#c77;,d7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;b77#c77;,d77 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 and clause 7iv7 7as added by section #ajb7;a77#c77;,b77 as clauses 7iv7 and 7v71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 ,in the case of a multiemployer plan that would be in endangered status but for paragraph 7#e71 the plan sponsor shall provide notice to the bargaining parties and the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation that the plan would be in endangered status but for such paragraph4 4 7,c7 in clause 7iv7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a771 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting clauses 7ii7 and 7iii74 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #cje7;b77#c77;,a77i7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;b77#c77;,a77i77 is amended by inserting after endangered status for a plan year the following3 1 or would be in endangered status for such plan year but for paragraph 7#e714 7b7 ,amendments to ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dcb7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as amended by section #ajb1 is further amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the plan is not in critical status for the plan year and inserting the plan is not in critical status for the plan year and is not described in paragraph 7#e712 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,special rule ,a plan is described in this paragraph if-- 7,a7 as part of the actuarial certification of endangered status under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 for the plan year1 the plan actuary certifies that the plan is projected to no longer be described in either paragraph 7#a77;,a7 or paragraph 7#a77;,b7 as of the end of the tenth plan year ending after the plan year to which the certification relates1 and 7,b7 the plan was not in critical or endangered status for the immediately preceding plan year4 4 7#b7 ,notice ,section #dcb7;b77#c77;,d7 of such ,code is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 and clause 7iv7 7as added by section #ajb7;b77#c77;,b77 as clauses 7iv7 and 7v71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 ,in the case of a multiemployer plan that would be in endangered status but for paragraph 7#e71 the plan sponsor shall provide notice to the bargaining parties and the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation that the plan would be in endangered status but for such paragraph4 4 7,c7 in clause 7iv7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a771 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting clauses 7ii7 and 7iii74 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dcb7;b77#c77;,a77i7 of such ,code is amended by inserting after endangered status for a plan year the following3 1 or would be in endangered status for such plan year but for paragraph 7#e714 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #aje4 ,correct endangered status funding improvement plan target funded percentage 7a7 ,amendment to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #cje7;c77#c77;,a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;c77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i77,i71 by striking of such period and inserting of the first plan year for which the plan is certified to be in endangered status pursuant to paragraph 7b77#c72 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking any plan year and inserting the last plan year4 7b7 ,amendment to ,internal ,revenue ,code ,section #dcb7;c77#c77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i77,i71 by striking of such period and inserting of the first plan year for which the plan is certified to be in endangered status pursuant to paragraph 7b77#c72 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking any plan year and inserting the last plan year4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #ajf4 ,conforming endangered status and critical status rules during funding improvement and rehabilitation plan adoption periods 7a7 ,amendments to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #cje7;d7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;d77 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,rules for ,operation of ,plan ,during ,adoption and ,improvement ,periods 7#a7 ,compliance with ,funding ,improvement ,plan 7,a7 ,in general ,a plan may not be amended after the date of the adoption of a funding improvement plan under subsection 7c7 so as to be inconsistent with the funding improvement plan4 7,b7 ,special rules for benefit increases ,a plan may not be amended after the date of the adoption of a funding improvement plan under subsection 7c7 so as to increase benefits1 including future benefit accruals1 unless the plan actuary certifies that such increase is paid for out of additional contributions not contemplated by the funding improvement plan1 and1 after taking into account the benefit increase1 the multiemployer plan still is reasonably expected to meet the applicable benchmark on the schedule contemplated in the funding improvement plan4 7#b7 ,special ,rules for ,plan ,adoption ,period ,during the period beginning on the date of the certification under subsection 7b77#c77;,a7 for the initial determination year and ending on the date of the adoption of a funding improvement plan-- 7,a7 the plan sponsor may not accept a collective bargaining agreement or participation agreement with respect to the multiemployer plan that provides for-- 7i7 a reduction in the level of contributions for any participants1 7ii7 a suspension of contributions with respect to any period of service1 or 7iii7 any new direct or indirect exclusion of younger or newly hired employees from plan participation1 and 7,b7 no amendment of the plan which increases the liabilities of the plan by reason of any increase in benefits1 any change in the accrual of benefits1 or any change in the rate at which benefits become nonforfeitable under the plan may be adopted unless the amendment is required as a condition of qualification under part ,i of subchapter ,d of chapter #a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf or to comply with other applicable law4 4 7b7 ,amendments to ,internal ,revenue ,code ,section #dcb7;d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,rules for ,operation of ,plan ,during ,adoption and ,improvement ,periods 7#a7 ,compliance with ,funding ,improvement ,plan 7,a7 ,in general ,a plan may not be amended after the date of the adoption of a funding improvement plan under subsection 7c7 so as to be inconsistent with the funding improvement plan4 7,b7 ,special rules for benefit increases ,a plan may not be amended after the date of the adoption of a funding improvement plan under subsection 7c7 so as to increase benefits1 including future benefit accruals1 unless the plan actuary certifies that such increase is paid for out of additional contributions not contemplated by the funding improvement plan1 and1 after taking into account the benefit increase1 the multiemployer plan still is reasonably expected to meet the applicable benchmark on the schedule contemplated in the funding improvement plan4 7#b7 ,special rules for plan adoption period ,during the period beginning on the date of the certification under subsection 7b77#c77;,a7 for the initial determination year and ending on the date of the adoption of a funding improvement plan-- 7,a7 the plan sponsor may not accept a collective bargaining agreement or participation agreement with respect to the multiemployer plan that provides for-- 7i7 a reduction in the level of contributions for any participants1 7ii7 a suspension of contributions with respect to any period of service1 or 7iii7 any new direct or indirect exclusion of younger or newly hired employees from plan participation1 and 7,b7 no amendment of the plan which increases the liabilities of the plan by reason of any increase in benefits1 any change in the accrual of benefits1 or any change in the rate at which benefits become nonforfeitable under the plan may be adopted unless the amendment is required as a condition of qualification under part ,i of subchapter ,d of chapter #a or to comply with other applicable law4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #ajg4 ,corrective plan schedules when parties fail to adopt in bargaining 7a7 ,amendments to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #cje of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by amending paragraph 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#g7 ,imposition of schedule where failure to adopt funding improvement plan 7,a7 ,initial ,contribution ,schedule ,if-- 7i7 a collective bargaining agreement providing for contributions under a multiemployer plan that was in effect at the time the plan entered endangered status expires1 and 7ii7 after receiving one or more schedules from the plan sponsor under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the bargaining parties with respect to such agreement fail to adopt a contribution schedule with terms consistent with the funding improvement plan and a schedule from the plan sponsor1 the plan sponsor shall implement the schedule described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77i77,i7 beginning on the date specified in subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,subsequent ,contribution ,schedule ,if-- 7i7 a collective bargaining agreement providing for contributions under a multiemployer plan in accordance with a schedule provided by the plan sponsor pursuant to a funding improvement plan 7or imposed under subparagraph 7,a77 expires while the plan is still in endangered status1 and 7ii7 after receiving one or more updated schedules from the plan sponsor under paragraph 7#f77;,b71 the bargaining parties with respect to such agreement fail to adopt a contribution schedule with terms consistent with the updated funding improvement plan and a schedule from the plan sponsor1 then the contribution schedule applicable under the expired collective bargaining agreement1 as updated and in effect on the date the collective bargaining agreement expires1 shall be implemented by the plan sponsor beginning on the date specified in subparagraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,date of implementation ,the date specified in this subparagraph is the date which is #ahj days after the date on which the collective bargaining agreement described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 expires4 7,d7 ,failure to make scheduled contributions ,any failure to make a contribution under a schedule of contribution rates provided under this paragraph shall be treated as a delinquent contribution under section #eae and shall be enforceable as such4 1 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 ,imposition of schedule where failure to adopt rehabilitation plan 7i7 ,initial ,contribution ,schedule ,if-- 7,i7 a collective bargaining agreement providing for contributions under a multiemployer plan that was in effect at the time the plan entered critical status expires1 and 7,,ii7 after receiving one or more schedules from the plan sponsor under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the bargaining parties with respect to such agreement fail to adopt a contribution schedule with terms consistent with the rehabilitation plan and a schedule from the plan sponsor under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i71 the plan sponsor shall implement the schedule described in the last sentence of paragraph 7#a7 beginning on the date specified in clause 7iii74 7ii7 ,subsequent ,contribution ,schedule ,if-- 7,i7 a collective bargaining agreement providing for contributions under a multiemployer plan in accordance with a schedule provided by the plan sponsor pursuant to a rehabilitation plan 7or imposed under subparagraph 7,c77i77 expires while the plan is still in critical status1 and 7,,ii7 after receiving one or more updated schedules from the plan sponsor under subparagraph 7,b77ii71 the bargaining parties with respect to such agreement fail to adopt a contribution schedule with terms consistent with the updated rehabilitation plan and a schedule from the plan sponsor1 then the contribution schedule applicable under the expired collective bargaining agreement1 as updated and in effect on the date the collective bargaining agreement expires1 shall be implemented by the plan sponsor beginning on the date specified in clause 7iii74 7iii7 ,date of implementation ,the date specified in this subparagraph is the date which is #ahj days after the date on which the collective bargaining agreement described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 expires4 7iv7 ,failure to make scheduled contributions ,any failure to make a contribution under a schedule of contribution rates provided under this subsection shall be treated as a delinquent contribution under section #eae and shall be enforceable as such4 4 7b7 ,amendments to the ,internal ,revenue ,code ,section #dcb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by amending paragraph 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#g7 ,imposition of schedule where failure to adopt funding improvement plan 7,a7 ,initial contribution schedule ,if-- 7i7 a collective bargaining agreement providing for contributions under a multiemployer plan that was in effect at the time the plan entered endangered status expires1 and 7ii7 after receiving one or more schedules from the plan sponsor under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the bargaining parties with respect to such agreement fail to adopt a contribution schedule with terms consistent with the funding improvement plan and a schedule from the plan sponsor1 the plan sponsor shall implement the schedule described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77i77,i7 beginning on the date specified in subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,subsequent contribution schedule ,if-- 7i7 a collective bargaining agreement providing for contributions under a multiemployer plan in accordance with a schedule provided by the plan sponsor pursuant to a funding improvement plan 7or imposed under subparagraph 7,a77 expires while the plan is still in endangered status1 and 7ii7 after receiving one or more updated schedules from the plan sponsor under paragraph 7#f77;,b71 the bargaining parties with respect to such agreement fail to adopt a contribution schedule with terms consistent with the updated funding improvement plan and a schedule from the plan sponsor1 then the contribution schedule applicable under the expired collective bargaining agreement1 as updated and in effect on the date the collective bargaining agreement expires1 shall be implemented by the plan sponsor beginning on the date specified in subparagraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,date of implementation ,the date specified in this subparagraph is the date which is #ahj days after the date on which the collective bargaining agreement described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 expires4 1 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#c71 by amending subparagraph 7,c7 to read as follows3 7,c7 ,imposition of schedule where failure to adopt rehabilitation plan 7i7 ,initial contribution schedule ,if-- 7,i7 a collective bargaining agreement providing for contributions under a multiemployer plan that was in effect at the time the plan entered critical status expires1 and 7,,ii7 after receiving one or more schedules from the plan sponsor under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the bargaining parties with respect to such agreement fail to adopt a contribution schedule with terms consistent with the rehabilitation plan and a schedule from the plan sponsor under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i71 the plan sponsor shall implement the schedule described in the last sentence of paragraph 7#a7 beginning on the date specified in clause 7iii74 7ii7 ,subsequent ,contribution ,schedule ,if-- 7,i7 a collective bargaining agreement providing for contributions under a multiemployer plan in accordance with a schedule provided by the plan sponsor pursuant to a rehabilitation plan 7or imposed under subparagraph 7,c77i77 expires while the plan is still in critical status1 and 7,,ii7 after receiving one or more updated schedules from the plan sponsor under subparagraph 7,b77ii71 the bargaining parties with respect to such agreement fail to adopt a contribution schedule with terms consistent with the updated rehabilitation plan and a schedule from the plan sponsor1 then the contribution schedule applicable under the expired collective bargaining agreement1 as updated and in effect on the date the collective bargaining agreement expires1 shall be implemented by the plan sponsor beginning on the date specified in clause 7iii74 7iii7 ,date of implementation ,the date specified in this subparagraph is the date which is #ahj days after the date on which the collective bargaining agreement described in clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 expires4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #ajh4 ,repeal of reorganization rules for multiemployer plans 7a7 ,amendments to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#a7 ,in general ,sections #dbda1 #dbdb1 #dbdc1 #dbdd1 and #dbdd;,a of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #adba2 #adbb2 #adbc2 #adbd2 #adbe7 are repealed4 7#b7 ,modification of insolvency rules ,section #dbde of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #adbf7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking reorganization each place it appears and inserting critical status1 as described in subsection #cje7;b77#b712 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,the suspension and inserting 7,a7 ,the suspension2 7ii7 by striking 7within the meaning of section #dbda7;b77#f772 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,for purposes of this paragraph-- 7i7 the term person in pay status means-- 7,i7 a participant or beneficiary on the last day of the base plan year who1 at any time during such year1 was paid an early1 late1 normal1 or disability retirement benefit 7or a death benefit related to a retirement benefit71 and 7,,ii7 to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 any other person who is entitled to such a benefit under the plan4 7ii7 the base plan year for any plan year is-- 7,i7 if there is a relevant collective bargaining agreement1 the last plan year ending at least #f months before the relevant effective date1 or 7,,ii7 if there is no relevant collective bargaining agreement1 the last plan year ending at least #ab months before the beginning of the plan year4 7iii7 a relevant collective bargaining agreement is a collective bargaining agreement-- 7,i7 which is in effect for at least #f months during the plan year1 and 7,,ii7 which has not been in effect for more than #cf months as of the end of the plan year4 7iv7 the relevant effective date is the earliest of the effective dates for the relevant collective bargaining agreements4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7determined in accordance with section #dbdc7c77;,b77ii772 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the value of plan assets shall be the value of the available plan assets determined under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 2 7,d7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the corporation1 the parties described in section #dbdb7;a77#b71 and the plan participants and beneficiaries and inserting the parties described in section #aja7;f77#a72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking section #dbdb7;a77#b7 and the plan participants and beneficiaries and inserting section #aja7;f77#a72 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,subsections 7a7 and 7c7 shall not apply to a plan that1 for the plan year1 is operating under section #cje7;e77#i71 regarding benefit suspensions by certain multiemployer plans in critical and declining status4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,definition of reorganization index ,section #djja7;a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acja7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#i74 7,b7 ,minimum funding standards ,section #cjd7;a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhd7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,for purposes of section #cjb1 the accumulated funding deficiency of a multiemployer plan for any plan year is the amount1 determined as of the end of the plan year1 equal to the excess 7if any7 of the total charges to the funding standard account of the plan for all plan years 7beginning with the first plan year for which this part applies to the plan7 over the total credits to such account for such years4 4 7,c7 ,modification of part heading ,part #c of subtitle ,d of title ,,iv of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #adba et seq47 is amended by striking the heading and inserting ,insolvent ,plans4 7,d7 ,conforming amendment to table of contents ,the table of contents in section #a of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja note7 is amended by striking the items relating to sections #dbda through #dbdd;,a4 7b7 ,amendments to the ,internal ,revenue ,code 7#a7 ,in general ,sections #dah1 #dah;,a1 #dah;,b1 #dah;,c1 and #dah;,d of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf are repealed4 7#b7 ,modification of insolvency rules ,section #dah;,e of such ,code is amended-- 7,a7 by striking reorganization each place it appears and inserting critical status1 as described in subsection #dcb7;b77#b712 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,the suspension and inserting 7,a7 ,the suspension2 7ii7 by striking 7within the meaning of section #dah7;b77#f772 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,for purposes of this paragraph-- 7i7 the term person in pay status means-- 7,i7 a participant or beneficiary on the last day of the base plan year who1 at any time during such year1 was paid an early1 late1 normal1 or disability retirement benefit 7or a death benefit related to a retirement benefit71 and 7,,ii7 to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 any other person who is entitled to such a benefit under the plan4 7ii7 the base plan year for any plan year is-- 7,i7 if there is a relevant collective bargaining agreement1 the last plan year ending at least #f months before the relevant effective date1 or 7,,ii7 if there is no relevant collective bargaining agreement1 the last plan year ending at least #ab months before the beginning of the plan year4 7iii7 a relevant collective bargaining agreement is a collective bargaining agreement-- 7,i7 which is in effect for at least #f months during the plan year1 and 7,,ii7 which has not been in effect for more than #cf months as of the end of the plan year4 7iv7 the relevant effective date is the earliest of the effective dates for the relevant collective bargaining agreements4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7determined in accordance with section #dah;,b7#c77;,b77ii772 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the value of plan assets shall be the value of the available plan assets determined under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 2 7,d7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the corporation1 the parties described in section #dah;,a7a77#b71 and the plan participants and beneficiaries and inserting the parties described in section #aja7;f77#a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking section #dah;,a7a77#b7 and the plan participants and beneficiaries and inserting section #aja7;f77#a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,subsections 7a7 and 7c7 shall not apply to a plan that1 for the plan year1 is operating under section #dcb7;e77#i71 regarding benefit suspensions by certain multiemployer plans in critical and declining status4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,minimum funding standards ,section #dca7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,in general ,for purposes of section #dab1 the accumulated funding deficiency of a multiemployer plan for any plan year is the amount1 determined as of the end of the plan year1 equal to the excess 7if any7 of the total charges to the funding standard account of the plan for all plan years 7beginning with the first plan year for which this part applies to the plan7 over the total credits to such account for such years4 4 7,b7 ,modification of subpart heading ,subpart ,c of part ,i of subchapter ,d of chapter #a of such ,code is amended by striking the heading and inserting ,insolvent ,plans4 7,c7 ,conforming amendment to table of contents ,the table of contents for such subpart ,c is amended by striking the items relating to sections #dah through #dah;,d4 7,d7 ,conforming amendment to table of subparts ,the table of subparts for part ,i of subchapter ,d of chapter #a of such ,code is amended by striking the heading and inserting ,insolvent ,plans4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #aji4 ,disregard of certain contribution increases for withdrawal liability purposes 7a7 ,amendment to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #cje of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking paragraph 7#i72 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a771 by striking ,during the rehabilitation plan adoption period-- and inserting ,during the period beginning on the date of the certification under subsection 7b77#c77;,a7 for the initial critical year and ending on the date of the adoption of a rehabilitation plan--2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 as subsections 7h71 7i71 and 7j71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,adjustments ,disregarded in ,withdrawal ,liability ,determination 7#a7 ,benefit reduction ,any benefit reductions under subsection 7e77#h7 or 7f7 shall be disregarded in determining a plan's unfunded vested benefits for purposes of determining an employer's withdrawal liability under section #dbja4 7#b7 ,surcharges ,any surcharges under subsection 7e77#g7 shall be disregarded in determining the allocation of unfunded vested benefits to an employer under section #dbaa and in determining the highest contribution rate under section #dbai7;c71 except for purposes of determining the unfunded vested benefits attributable to an employer under section #dbaa7;c77#d7 or a comparable method approved under section #dbaa7;c77#e74 7#c7 ,contribution increases required by funding improvement or rehabilitation plan 7,a7 ,in general ,any increase in the contribution rate 7or other increase in contribution requirements unless due to increased levels of work1 employment1 or periods for which compensation is provided7 that is required or made in order to enable the plan to meet the requirement of the funding improvement plan or rehabilitation plan shall be disregarded in determining the allocation of unfunded vested benefits to an employer under section #dbaa and in determining the highest contribution rate under section #dbai7;c71 except for purposes of determining the unfunded vested benefits attributable to an employer under section #dbaa7;c77#d7 or a comparable method approved under section #dbaa7;c77#e74 7,b7 ,special rules ,for purposes of this paragraph1 any increase in the contribution rate 7or other increase in contribution requirements7 shall be deemed to be required or made in order to enable the plan to meet the requirement of the funding improvement plan or rehabilitation plan except for increases in contribution requirements due to increased levels of work1 employment1 or periods for which compensation is provided or additional contributions are used to provide an increase in benefits1 including an increase in future benefit accruals1 permitted by subsection 7d77#a77;,b7 or 7f77#a77;,b74 7#d7 ,emergence from endangered or critical status ,in the case of increases in the contribution rate 7or other increases in contribution requirements unless due to increased levels of work1 employment1 or periods for which compensation is provided7 disregarded pursuant to paragraph 7#c71 this subsection shall cease to apply as of the expiration date of the collective bargaining agreement in effect when the plan emerges from endangered or critical status4 ,notwithstanding the preceding sentence1 once the plan emerges from critical or endangered status1 increases in the contribution rate disregarded pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 shall continue to be disregarded in determining the highest contribution rate under section #dbai7;c7 for plan years during which the plan was in endangered or critical status4 7#e7 ,simplified calculations ,the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation shall prescribe simplified methods for the application of this subsection in determining withdrawal liability and payment amounts under section #dbai7;c74 4 7b7 ,amendments to ,internal ,revenue ,code ,section #dcb of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking paragraph 7#i71 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a771 striking ,during the rehabilitation plan adoption period-- and inserting ,during the period beginning on the date of the certification under subsection 7b77#c77;,a7 for the initial critical year and ending on the date of the adoption of a rehabilitation plan--2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 as subsections 7h71 7i71 and 7j71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,adjustments ,disregarded in ,withdrawal ,liability ,determination 7#a7 ,benefit reduction ,any benefit reductions under subsection 7e77#h7 or 7f7 shall be disregarded in determining a plan's unfunded vested benefits for purposes of determining an employer's withdrawal liability under section #dbja of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd4 7#b7 ,surcharges ,any surcharges under subsection 7e77#g7 shall be disregarded in determining the allocation of unfunded vested benefits to an employer under section #dbaa of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd and in determining the highest contribution rate under section #dbai7;c7 of such ,act1 except for purposes of determining the unfunded vested benefits attributable to an employer under section #dbaa7;c77#d7 of such ,act or a comparable method approved under section #dbaa7;c77#e7 of such ,act4 7#c7 ,contribution increases required by funding improvement or rehabilitation plan 7,a7 ,in general ,any increase in the contribution rate 7or other increase in contribution requirements unless due to increased levels of work1 employment1 or periods for which compensation is provided7 that is required or made in order to enable the plan to meet the requirement of the funding improvement plan or rehabilitation plan shall be disregarded in determining the allocation of unfunded vested benefits to an employer under section #dbaa of such ,act and in determining the highest contribution rate under section #dbai7;c7 of such ,act1 except for purposes of determining the unfunded vested benefits attributable to an employer under section #dbaa7;c77#d7 of such ,act or a comparable method approved under section #dbaa7;c77#e7 of such ,act4 7,b7 ,special rules ,for purposes of this paragraph1 any increase in the contribution rate 7or other increase in contribution requirements7 shall be deemed to be required or made in order to enable the plan to meet the requirement of the funding improvement plan or rehabilitation plan except for increases in contribution requirements due to increased levels of work1 employment1 or periods for which compensation is provided or additional contributions are used to provide an increase in benefits1 including an increase in future benefit accruals1 permitted by subsection 7d77#a77;,b7 or 7f77#a77;,b74 7#d7 ,emergence from endangered or critical status ,in the case of increases in the contribution rate 7or other increases in contribution requirements unless due to increased levels of work1 employment1 or periods for which compensation is provided7 disregarded pursuant to paragraph 7#c71 this subsection shall cease to apply as of the expiration date of the collective bargaining agreement in effect when the plan emerges from endangered or critical status4 ,notwithstanding the preceding sentence1 once the plan emerges from critical or endangered status1 increases in the contribution rate disregarded pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 shall continue to be disregarded in determining the highest contribution rate under section #dbai7;c7 of such ,act for plan years during which the plan was in endangered or critical status4 7#e7 ,simplified calculations ,the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation shall prescribe simplified methods for the application of this subsection in determining withdrawal liability and payment amounts under section #dbai7;c7 of such ,act4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to benefit reductions and increases in the contribution rate or other required contribution increases that go into effect during plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad and to surcharges the obligation for which accrue on or after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #aaj4 ,guarantee for pre-retirement survivor annuities under multiemployer pension plans 7a7 ,in general ,section #djbb;,a7c7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acbb;a7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 in the case of a qualified preretirement survivor annuity 7as defined in section #bje7;e77#a77 payable to the surviving spouse of a participant under a multiemployer plan which becomes insolvent under section #dbde7;b7 or #dbha7;d77#b7 or is terminated1 such annuity shall not be treated as forfeitable solely because the participant has not died as of the date on which the plan became so insolvent or the termination date4 4 7b7 ,retroactive ,application ,the amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to multiemployer plan benefit payments becoming payable on or after ,january #a1 #aihe1 except that the amendment shall not apply in any case where the surviving spouse has died before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #aaa4 ,required disclosure of multiemployer plan information 7a7 ,in general ,section #aja7k77#a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba7k77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,each administrator of a defined benefit plan that is a multiemployer plan shall1 upon written request1 furnish to any plan participant or beneficiary1 employee representative1 or any employer that has an obligation to contribute to the plan a copy of-- 7,a7 the current plan document 7including any amendments thereto71 7,b7 the latest summary plan description of the plan1 7,c7 the current trust agreement 7including any amendments thereto71 or any other instrument or agreement under which the plan is established or operated1 7,d7 in the case of a request by an employer1 any participation agreement with respect to the plan for such employer that relates to the employer's plan participation during the current or any of the #e immediately preceding plan years1 7,e7 the annual report filed under section #ajd for any plan year1 7,f7 the plan funding notice provided under subsection 7f7 for any plan year1 7,g7 any periodic actuarial report 7including any sensitivity testing7 received by the plan for any plan year which has been in the plan's possession for at least #cj days1 7,h7 any quarterly1 semi-annual1 or annual financial report prepared for the plan by any plan investment manager or advisor or other fiduciary which has been in the plan's possession for at least #cj days1 7,i7 audited financial statements of the plan for any plan year1 7,j7 any application filed with the ,secretary of the ,treasury requesting an extension under section #cjd7;d7 of this ,act or section #dca7;d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and the determination of such ,secretary pursuant to such application1 and 7,k7 in the case of a plan which was in critical or endangered status under section #cje for a plan year1 the latest funding improvement or rehabilitation plan1 and the contribution schedules applicable with respect to such funding improvement or rehabilitation plan 7other than a contribution schedule applicable to a specific employer74 4 7b7 ,limitations on disclosure ,section #aja7k77#c7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba7k77#c77 is amended by striking the #ast sentence and inserting the following3 ,in no case shall a participant1 beneficiary1 employee representative1 or employer be entitled under this subsection to receive more than one copy of any document described in paragraph 7#a7 during any one #ab-month period1 or1 in the case of any document described in subparagraph 7,e71 7,f71 7,g71 7,h7 or 7,i7 of paragraph 7#a71 a copy of any such document that as of the date on which the request is received by the administrator1 has been in the administrator's possession for #f years or more4 ,if the administrator provides a copy of a document described in paragraph 7#a7 to any person upon request1 the administrator shall be considered as having met any obligation the administrator may have under any other provision of this title to furnish a copy of the same document to such person upon request44 7c7 ,retention of records ,section #ajg of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7including the documents described in subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,i7 of section #aja7k77 after file any report2 and 7#b7 by inserting a copy of such report and after shall maintain4 7d7 ,civil enforcement ,section #ejb7;a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 in the case of a multiemployer plan1 by an employee representative1 or any employer that has an obligation to contribute to the plan1 7,a7 to enjoin any act or practice which violates subsection 7k7 of section #aja 7or1 in the case of an employer1 subsection 7l7 of such section71 or 7,b7 to obtain appropriate equitable relief 7i7 to redress such violation or 7ii7 to enforce such subsection4 4 7e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 ,b ,multiemployer ,plan ,mergers and ,partitions #aba4 ,mergers 7a7 ,,pbgc assistance for multiemployer plan mergers ,section #dbca of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #adaa7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,facilitated mergers 7#a7 ,in general ,when requested to do so by the plan sponsors1 the corporation may take such actions as it deems appropriate to promote and facilitate the merger of two or more multiemployer plans if it determines1 after consultation with the ,participant and ,plan ,sponsor ,advocate selected under section #djjd1 that the transaction is in the interests of the participants and beneficiaries of at least one of the plans and is not reasonably expected to be adverse to the overall interests of the participants and beneficiaries of any of the plans4 ,such facilitation may include training1 technical assistance1 mediation1 communication with stakeholders1 and support with related requests to other government agencies4 7#b7 ,financial assistance ,in order to facilitate a merger which it determines is necessary to enable one or more of the plans involved to avoid or postpone insolvency1 the corporation may provide financial assistance 7within the meaning of section #dbfa7 to the merged plan if-- 7,a7 one or more of the multiemployer plans participating in the merger is in critical and declining status 7as defined in section #cje7;b77#d772 7,b7 the corporation reasonably expects that-- 7i7 such financial assistance will reduce the corporation's expected long-term loss with respect to the plans involved2 and 7ii7 such financial assistance is necessary for the merged plan to become or remain solvent2 7,c7 the corporation certifies that its ability to meet existing financial assistance obligations to other plans will not be impaired by such financial assistance2 and 7,d7 such financial assistance is paid exclusively from the fund for basic benefits guaranteed for multiemployer plans4 ,not later than #ad days after the provision of such financial assistance1 the corporation shall provide notice of such financial assistance to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 #abb4 ,partitions of eligible multiemployer plans 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dbcc of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #adac7 is amended to read as follows3 #dbcc4 ,partitions of eligible multiemployer plans 7a7 7#a7 ,upon the application by the plan sponsor of an eligible multiemployer plan for a partition of the plan1 the corporation may order a partition of the plan in accordance with this section4 ,the corporation shall make a determination regarding the application not later than #bgj days after the date such application was filed 7or1 if later1 the date such application was completed7 in accordance with regulations promulgated by the corporation4 7#b7 ,not later than #cj days after submitting an application for partition of a plan under paragraph 7#a71 the plan sponsor of the plan shall notify the participants and beneficiaries of such application1 in the form and manner prescribed by regulations issued by the corporation4 7b7 ,for purposes of this section1 a multiemployer plan is an eligible multiemployer plan if-- 7#a7 the plan is in critical and declining status 7as defined in section #cje7;b77#d772 7#b7 the corporation determines1 after consultation with the ,participant and ,plan ,sponsor ,advocate selected under section #djjd1 that the plan sponsor has taken 7or is taking concurrently with an application for partition7 all reasonable measures to avoid insolvency1 including the maximum benefit suspensions under section #cje7;e77#i71 if applicable2 7#c7 the corporation reasonably expects that-- 7,a7 a partition of the plan will reduce the corporation's expected long-term loss with respect to the plan2 and 7,b7 a partition of the plan is necessary for the plan to remain solvent2 7#d7 the corporation certifies to ,congress that its ability to meet existing financial assistance obligations to other plans 7including any liabilities associated with multiemployer plans that are insolvent or that are projected to become insolvent within #aj years7 will not be impaired by such partition2 and 7#e7 the cost to the corporation arising from such partition is paid exclusively from the fund for basic benefits guaranteed for multiemployer plans4 7c7 ,the corporation's partition order shall provide for a transfer to the plan referenced in subsection 7d77#a7 of the minimum amount of the plan's liabilities necessary for the plan to remain solvent4 7d7 7#a7 ,the plan created by the partition order is a successor plan to which section #djbb;,a applies4 7#b7 ,the plan sponsor of an eligible multiemployer plan prior to the partition and the administrator of such plan shall be the plan sponsor and the administrator1 respectively1 of the plan created by the partition order4 7#c7 ,in the event an employer withdraws from the plan that was partitioned within ten years following the date of the partition order1 withdrawal liability shall be computed under section #dbja with respect to both the plan that was partitioned and the plan created by the partition order4 ,if the withdrawal occurs more than ten years after the date of the partition order1 withdrawal liability shall be computed under section #dbja only with respect to the plan that was partitioned 7and not with respect to the plan created by the partition order74 7e7 7#a7 ,for each participant or beneficiary of the plan whose benefit was transferred to the plan created by the partition order pursuant to a partition1 the plan that was partitioned shall pay a monthly benefit to such participant or beneficiary for each month in which such benefit is in pay status following the effective date of such partition in an amount equal to the excess of-- 7,a7 the monthly benefit that would be paid to such participant or beneficiary for such month under the terms of the plan 7taking into account benefit suspensions under section #cje7;e77#i7 and any plan amendments following the effective date of such partition7 if the partition had not occurred1 over 7,b7 the monthly benefit for such participant or beneficiary which is guaranteed under section #djbb;,a4 7#b7 ,in any case in which a plan provides a benefit improvement 7as defined in section #cje7;e77#i77;,e77vi77 that takes effect after the effective date of the partition1 the plan shall pay to the corporation for each year during the #aj-year period following the partition effective date1 an annual amount equal to the lesser of-- 7,a7 the total value of the increase in benefit payments for such year that is attributable to the benefit improvement1 or 7,b7 the total benefit payments from the plan created by the partition for such year4 ,such payment shall be made at the time of1 and in addition to1 any other premium imposed by the corporation under this title4 7#c7 ,the plan that was partitioned shall pay the premiums imposed by the corporation under this title with respect to participants whose benefits were transferred to the plan created by the partition order for each year during the #aj-year period following the partition effective date4 7f7 ,not later than #ad days after the partition order1 the corporation shall provide notice of such order to the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 and any affected participants or beneficiaries4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 ,c ,strengthening the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation #aca4 ,premium increases for multiemployer plans 7a7 ,increase in premium rate for multiemployer plans ,section #djjf7;a77#c7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acjf7;a77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7v7-- 7i7 by inserting and before ,january #a1 #bjae1 after ,december #ca1 #bjab12 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 in the case of a multiemployer plan1 for plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad1 #bf for each individual who is a participant in such plan during the applicable plan year4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,m7 ,for each plan year beginning in a calendar year after #bjae1 there shall be substituted for the dollar amount specified in clause 7vi7 of subparagraph 7,a7 an amount equal to the greater of-- 7i7 the product derived by multiplying such dollar amount by the ratio of-- 7,i7 the national average wage index 7as defined in section #bji7k77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act7 for the first of the #b calendar years preceding the calendar year in which such plan year begins1 to 7,,ii7 the national average wage index 7as so defined7 for #bjac2 and 7ii7 such dollar amount for plan years beginning in the preceding calendar year4 ,if the amount determined under this subparagraph is not a multiple of #a1 such product shall be rounded to the nearest multiple of #a4 4 7b7 ,treatment of certain funds ,section #djje7;b77#c7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acje7;b77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,whenever and inserting 7,a7 ,whenever2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the amounts of premiums received under section #djjf with respect to the fund to be used for basic benefits under section #djbb;,a in a fiscal year in the period beginning with fiscal year #bjaf and ending with fiscal year #bjbj shall be placed in a noninterest-bearing account within such fund in the following amounts3 7,i7 for fiscal year #bjaf1 #ajh1jjj1jjj2 7,,ii7 for fiscal year #bjag1 #aaa1jjj1jjj2 7,,iii7 for fiscal year #bjah1 #aac1jjj1jjj2 7,,iv7 for fiscal year #bjai1 #adi1jjj1jjj2 and 7,v7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #bif1jjj1jjj2 7ii7 premiums received in fiscal years specified in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,v7 of clause 7i7 shall be allocated in order first to the noninterest-bearing account in the amount specified and second to any other accounts within such fund2 and 7iii7 financial assistance1 as provided under section #dbfa1 shall be withdrawn proportionately from the noninterest-bearing and other accounts within the fund4 4 7c7 ,report ,in addition to any other report required by section #djbb;,a7f71 not later than ,june #a1 #bjaf1 the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 an analysis of whether the premium levels enacted under the amendment made by subsection 7a7 are sufficient for the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation to meet its projected mean stochastic basic benefit guarantee obligations for the ten- and twenty-year periods beginning with #bjae1 including an explanation of the assumptions underlying this analysis2 and 7#b7 if the analysis under paragraph 7#a7 concludes that the premium levels are insufficient to meet such obligations 7or are in excess of the levels sufficient to meet such obligations71 a proposed schedule of revised premiums sufficient to meet 7but not exceed7 such obligations4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to plan years beginning after ,december #ca1 #bjad4 ,,ii ,remediation ,measures for ,deeply ,troubled ,plans #bja4 ,conditions1 limitations1 distribution and notice requirements1 and approval process for benefit suspensions under multiemployer plans in critical and declining status 7a7 ,amendments to ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#a7 ,general rule for plan in critical and declining status ,section #cje7;a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 if the plan is in critical and declining status-- 7,a7 the requirements of paragraph 7#b7 shall apply to the plan2 and 7,b7 the plan sponsor may1 by plan amendment1 suspend benefits in accordance with the requirements of subsection 7e77#i74 4 7#b7 ,critical and declining status defined ,section #cje7;b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;b771 as amended by sections #ajb and #ajd1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,critical and declining status ,for purposes of this section1 a plan in critical status shall be treated as in critical and declining status if the plan is described in one or more of subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b7 and the plan is projected to become insolvent within the meaning of section #dbde during the current plan year or any of the #ad succeeding plan years 7#ai succeeding plan years if the plan has a ratio of inactive participants to active participants that exceeds #b to #a or if the funded percentage of the plan is less than #hj percent74 4 7#c7 ,annual certification ,section #cje7;b77#c77;,a77i7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;b77#c77;,a77i77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking and whether and inserting 1 whether1 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 and whether or not the plan is or will be in critical and declining status for such plan year before 1 and at the end4 7#d7 ,annual funding notices ,section #aja7;f77#b77;,b7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajba7;f77#b77;,b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7vi7 through 7x7 as clauses 7vii7 through 7xi71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 in the case of a multiemployer plan1 whether the plan was in critical and declining status under section #cje for such plan year and1 if so-- 7,i7 the projected date of insolvency2 7,,ii7 a clear statement that such insolvency may result in benefit reductions2 and 7,,iii7 a statement describing whether the plan sponsor has taken legally permitted actions to prevent insolvency4 4 7#e7 ,projections of assets and liabilities ,section #cje7;b77#c77;,b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;b77#c77;,b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,projections of critical and declining status ,in determining whether a plan is in critical and declining status as described in subsection 7e77#i71 clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii7 shall apply1 except that-- 7,i7 if reasonable1 the plan actuary shall assume that each contributing employer in compliance continues to comply through the end of the rehabilitation period or such later time as provided in subsection 7e77#c77;,a77ii7 with the terms of the rehabilitation plan that correspond to the schedule adopted or imposed under subsection 7e71 and 7,,ii7 the plan actuary shall take into account any suspensions of benefits described in subsection 7e77#i7 adopted in a prior plan year that are still in effect4 4 7#f7 ,benefit suspensions for multiemployer plans in critical and declining status ,section #cje7;e7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;e77 7as amended by section #aji7 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 ,benefit ,suspensions for ,multiemployer ,plans in ,critical and ,declining ,status 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #bjd7;g7 and subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,i71 the plan sponsor of a plan in critical and declining status may1 by plan amendment1 suspend benefits which the sponsor deems appropriate4 7,b7 ,suspension of benefits 7i7 ,suspension of benefits defined ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term suspension of benefits means the temporary or permanent reduction of any current or future payment obligation of the plan to any participant or beneficiary under the plan1 whether or not in pay status at the time of the suspension of benefits4 7ii7 ,length of suspensions ,any suspension of benefits made under subparagraph 7,a7 shall remain in effect until the earlier of when the plan sponsor provides benefit improvements in accordance with subparagraph 7,e7 or the suspension of benefits expires by its own terms4 7iii7 ,no liability ,the plan shall not be liable for any benefit payments not made as a result of a suspension of benefits under this paragraph4 7iv7 ,applicability ,for purposes of this paragraph1 all references to suspensions of benefits1 increases in benefits1 or resumptions of suspended benefits with respect to participants shall also apply with respect to benefits of beneficiaries or alternative payees of participants4 7v7 ,retiree representative 7,i7 ,in general ,in the case of a plan with #aj1jjj or more participants1 not later than #fj days prior to the plan sponsor submitting an application to suspend benefits1 the plan sponsor shall select a participant of the plan in pay status to act as a retiree representative4 ,the retiree representative shall advocate for the interests of the retired and deferred vested participants and beneficiaries of the plan throughout the suspension approval process4 7,,ii7 ,reasonable expenses from plan ,the plan shall provide for reasonable expenses by the retiree representative1 including reasonable legal and actuarial support1 commensurate with the plan's size and funded status4 7,,iii7 ,special rule relating to fiduciary status ,duties performed pursuant to subclause 7,i7 shall not be subject to section #djd7;a74 ,the preceding sentence shall not apply to those duties associated with an application to suspend benefits pursuant to subparagraph 7,g7 that are performed by the retiree representative who is also a plan trustee4 7,c7 ,conditions for suspensions ,the plan sponsor of a plan in critical and declining status for a plan year may suspend benefits only if the following conditions are met3 7i7 ,taking into account the proposed suspensions of benefits 7and1 if applicable1 a proposed partition of the plan under section #dbcc71 the plan actuary certifies that the plan is projected to avoid insolvency within the meaning of section #dbde1 assuming the suspensions of benefits continue until the suspensions of benefits expire by their own terms or if no such expiration date is set1 indefinitely4 7ii7 ,the plan sponsor determines1 in a written record to be maintained throughout the period of the benefit suspension1 that the plan is still projected to become insolvent unless benefits are suspended under this paragraph1 although all reasonable measures to avoid insolvency have been taken 7and continue to be taken during the period of the benefit suspension74 ,in its determination1 the plan sponsor may take into account factors including the following3 7,i7 ,current and past contribution levels4 7,,ii7 ,levels of benefit accruals 7including any prior reductions in the rate of benefit accruals74 7,,iii7 ,prior reductions 7if any7 of adjustable benefits4 7,,iv7 ,prior suspensions 7if any7 of benefits under this subsection4 7,v7 ,the impact on plan solvency of the subsidies and ancillary benefits available to active participants4 7,,vi7 ,compensation levels of active participants relative to employees in the participants' industry generally4 7,,vii7 ,competitive and other economic factors facing contributing employers4 7,,viii7 ,the impact of benefit and contribution levels on retaining active participants and bargaining groups under the plan4 7,,ix7 ,the impact of past and anticipated contribution increases under the plan on employer attrition and retention levels4 7,x7 ,measures undertaken by the plan sponsor to retain or attract contributing employers4 7,d7 ,limitations on suspensions ,any suspensions of benefits made by a plan sponsor pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to the following limitations3 7i7 ,the monthly benefit of any participant or beneficiary may not be reduced below #aaj percent of the monthly benefit which is guaranteed by the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation under section #djbb;,a on the date of the suspension4 7ii7 7,i7 ,in the case of a participant or beneficiary who has attained #ge years of age as of the effective date of the suspension1 not more than the applicable percentage of the maximum suspendable benefits of such participant or beneficiary may be suspended under this paragraph4 7,,ii7 ,for purposes of subclause 7,i71 the maximum suspendable benefits of a participant or beneficiary is the portion of the benefits of such participant or beneficiary that would be suspended pursuant to this paragraph without regard to this clause2 7,,iii7 ,for purposes of subclause 7,i71 the applicable percentage is a percentage equal to the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7aa7 the number of months during the period beginning with the month after the month in which occurs the effective date of the suspension and ending with the month during which the participant or beneficiary attains the age of #hj1 by 7bb7 #fj months4 7iii7 ,no benefits based on disability 7as defined under the plan7 may be suspended under this paragraph4 7iv7 ,any suspensions of benefits1 in the aggregate 7and1 if applicable1 considered in combination with a partition of the plan under section #dbcc71 shall be reasonably estimated to achieve1 but not materially exceed1 the level that is necessary to avoid insolvency4 7v7 ,in any case in which a suspension of benefits with respect to a plan is made in combination with a partition of the plan under section #dbcc1 the suspension of benefits may not take effect prior to the effective date of such partition4 7vi7 ,any suspensions of benefits shall be equitably distributed across the participant and beneficiary population1 taking into account factors1 with respect to participants and beneficiaries and their benefits1 that may include one or more of the following3 7,i7 ,age and life expectancy4 7,,ii7 ,length of time in pay status4 7,,iii7 ,amount of benefit4 7,,iv7 ,type of benefit3 survivor1 normal retirement1 early retirement4 7,v7 ,extent to which participant or beneficiary is receiving a subsidized benefit4 7,,vi7 ,extent to which participant or beneficiary has received post-retirement benefit increases4 7,,vii7 ,history of benefit increases and reductions4 7,,viii7 ,years to retirement for active employees4 7,,ix7 ,any discrepancies between active and retiree benefits4 7,x7 ,extent to which active participants are reasonably likely to withdraw support for the plan1 accelerating employer withdrawals from the plan and increasing the risk of additional benefit reductions for participants in and out of pay status4 7,,xi7 ,extent to which benefits are attributed to service with an employer that failed to pay its full withdrawal liability4 7vii7 ,in the case of a plan that includes the benefits described in clause 7,,iii71 benefits suspended under this paragraph shall-- 7,i7 first1 be applied to the maximum extent permissible to benefits attributable to a participant's service for an employer which withdrew from the plan and failed to pay 7or is delinquent with respect to paying7 the full amount of its withdrawal liability under section #dbja7;b77#a7 or an agreement with the plan1 7,,ii7 second1 except as provided by subclause 7,,iii71 be applied to all other benefits that may be suspended under this paragraph1 and 7,,iii7 third1 be applied to benefits under a plan that are directly attributable to a participant's service with any employer which has1 prior to the date of enactment of the ,multiemployer ,pension ,reform ,act of #bjad-- 7aa7 withdrawn from the plan in a complete withdrawal under section #dbjc and has paid the full amount of the employer's withdrawal liability under section #dbja7;b77#a7 or an agreement with the plan1 and 7bb7 pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement1 assumed liability for providing benefits to participants and beneficiaries of the plan under a separate1 single-employer plan sponsored by the employer1 in an amount equal to any amount of benefits for such participants and beneficiaries reduced as a result of the financial status of the plan4 7,e7 ,benefit improvements 7i7 ,in general ,the plan sponsor may1 in its sole discretion1 provide benefit improvements while any suspension of benefits under the plan remains in effect1 except that the plan sponsor may not increase the liabilities of the plan by reason of any benefit improvement for any participant or beneficiary not in pay status by the first day of the plan year for which the benefit improvement takes effect1 unless-- 7,i7 such action is accompanied by equitable benefit improvements in accordance with clause 7ii7 for all participants and beneficiaries whose benefit commencement dates were before the first day of the plan year for which the benefit improvement for such participant or beneficiary not in pay status took effect2 and 7,,ii7 the plan actuary certifies that after taking into account such benefits improvements the plan is projected to avoid insolvency indefinitely under section #dbde4 7ii7 ,equitable ,distribution of ,benefit ,improvements 7,i7 ,limitation ,the projected value of the total liabilities for benefit improvements for participants and beneficiaries not in pay status by the date of the first day of the plan year in which the benefit improvements are proposed to take effect1 as determined as of such date1 may not exceed the projected value of the liabilities arising from benefit improvements for participants and beneficiaries with benefit commencement dates prior to the first day of such plan year1 as so determined4 7,,ii7 ,equitable distribution of benefits ,the plan sponsor shall equitably distribute any increase in total liabilities for benefit improvements in clause 7i7 to some or all of the participants and beneficiaries whose benefit commencement date is before the date of the first day of the plan year in which the benefit improvements are proposed to take effect1 taking into account the relevant factors described in subparagraph 7,d77vi7 and the extent to which the benefits of the participants and beneficiaries were suspended4 7iii7 ,special rule for resumptions of benefits only for participants in pay status ,the plan sponsor may increase liabilities of the plan through a resumption of benefits for participants and beneficiaries in pay status only if the plan sponsor equitably distributes the value of resumed benefits to some or all of the participants and beneficiaries in pay status1 taking into account the relevant factors described in subparagraph 7,d77vi74 7iv7 ,special rule for certain benefit increases ,this subparagraph shall not apply to a resumption of suspended benefits or plan amendment which increases liabilities with respect to participants and beneficiaries not in pay status by the first day of the plan year in which the benefit improvements took effect which-- 7,i7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 determines to be reasonable and which provides for only de minimis increases in the liabilities of the plan1 or 7,,ii7 is required as a condition of qualification under part ,i of subchapter ,d of chapter #a of subtitle ,a of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf or to comply with other applicable law1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7v7 ,additional limitations ,except for resumptions of suspended benefits described in clause 7iii71 the limitations on benefit improvements while a suspension of benefits is in effect under this paragraph shall be in addition to any other applicable limitations on increases in benefits imposed on a plan4 7vi7 ,definition of benefit improvement ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the term benefit improvement means1 with respect to a plan1 a resumption of suspended benefits1 an increase in benefits1 an increase in the rate at which benefits accrue1 or an increase in the rate at which benefits become nonforfeitable under the plan4 7,f7 ,notice requirements 7i7 ,in general ,no suspension of benefits may be made pursuant to this paragraph unless notice of such proposed suspension has been given by the plan sponsor concurrently with an application for approval of such suspension submitted under subparagraph 7,g7 to the ,secretary of the ,treasury to-- 7,i7 such plan participants and beneficiaries who may be contacted by reasonable efforts1 7,,ii7 each employer who has an obligation to contribute 7within the meaning of section #dbab7;a77 under the plan1 and 7,,iii7 each employee organization which1 for purposes of collective bargaining1 represents plan participants employed by such an employer4 7ii7 ,content of notice ,the notice under clause 7i7 shall contain-- 7,i7 sufficient information to enable participants and beneficiaries to understand the effect of any suspensions of benefits1 including an individualized estimate 7on an annual or monthly basis7 of such effect on each participant or beneficiary1 7,,ii7 a description of the factors considered by the plan sponsor in designing the benefit suspensions1 7,,iii7 a statement that the application for approval of any suspension of benefits shall be available on the website of the ,department of the ,treasury and that comments on such application will be accepted1 7,,iv7 information as to the rights and remedies of plan participants and beneficiaries1 7,v7 if applicable1 a statement describing the appointment of a retiree representative1 the date of appointment of such representative1 identifying information about the retiree representative 7including whether the representative is a plan trustee71 and how to contact such representative1 and 7,,vi7 information on how to contact the ,department of the ,treasury for further information and assistance where appropriate4 7iii7 ,form and manner ,any notice under clause 7i7-- 7,i7 shall be provided in a form and manner prescribed in guidance by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 7,,ii7 shall be written in a manner so as to be understood by the average plan participant1 and 7,,iii7 may be provided in written1 electronic1 or other appropriate form to the extent such form is reasonably accessible to persons to whom the notice is required to be provided4 7iv7 ,other notice requirement ,any notice provided under clause 7i7 shall fulfill the requirement for notice of a significant reduction in benefits described in section #bjd7;h74 7v7 ,model notice ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall in the guidance prescribed under clause 7iii77,i7 establish a model notice that a plan sponsor may use to meet the requirements of this subparagraph4 7,g7 ,approval process by the ,secretary of the ,treasury in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor 7i7 ,in general ,the plan sponsor of a plan in critical and declining status for a plan year that seeks to suspend benefits must submit an application to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for approval of the suspensions of benefits4 ,if the plan sponsor submits an application for approval of the suspensions1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall approve the application upon finding that the plan is eligible for the suspensions and has satisfied the criteria of subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f74 7ii7 ,solicitation of comments ,not later than #cj days after receipt of the application under clause 7i71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall publish a notice in the ,federal ,register soliciting comments from contributing employers1 employee organizations1 and participants and beneficiaries of the plan for which an application was made and other interested parties4 ,the application for approval of the suspension of benefits shall be published on the website of the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7iii7 ,required action2 deemed approval ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall approve or deny any application for suspensions of benefits under this paragraph within #bbe days after the submission of such application4 ,an application for suspension of benefits shall be deemed approved unless1 within such #bbe days1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury notifies the plan sponsor that it has failed to satisfy one or more of the criteria described in this paragraph4 ,if the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 rejects a plan sponsor's application1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall provide notice to the plan sponsor detailing the specific reasons for the rejection1 including reference to the specific requirement not satisfied4 ,approval or denial by the ,secretary of the ,treasury of an application shall be treated as a final agency action for purposes of section #gjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7iv7 ,agency review ,in evaluating whether the plan sponsor has met the criteria specified in clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall review the plan sponsor's consideration of factors under such clause4 7v7 ,standard for accepting plan sponsor determinations ,in evaluating the plan sponsor's application1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall accept the plan sponsor's determinations unless it concludes1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 that the plan sponsor's determinations were clearly erroneous4 7,h7 ,participant ratification process 7i7 ,in general ,no suspension of benefits may take effect pursuant to this paragraph prior to a vote of the participants of the plan with respect to the suspension4 7ii7 ,administration of vote ,not later than #cj days after approval of the suspension by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 under subparagraph 7,g71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall administer a vote of participants and beneficiaries of the plan4 ,except as provided in clause 7v71 the suspension shall go into effect following the vote unless a majority of all participants and beneficiaries of the plan vote to reject the suspension4 ,the plan sponsor may submit a new suspension application to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for approval in any case in which a suspension is prohibited from taking effect pursuant to a vote under this subparagraph4 7iii7 ,ballots ,the plan sponsor shall provide a ballot for the vote 7subject to approval by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor7 that includes the following3 7,i7 ,a statement from the plan sponsor in support of the suspension4 7,,ii7 ,a statement in opposition to the suspension compiled from comments received pursuant to subparagraph 7,g77ii74 7,,iii7 ,a statement that the suspension has been approved by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor4 7,,iv7 ,a statement that the plan sponsor has determined that the plan will become insolvent unless the suspension takes effect4 7,v7 ,a statement that insolvency of the plan could result in benefits lower than benefits paid under the suspension4 7,,vi7 ,a statement that insolvency of the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation would result in benefits lower than benefits paid in the case of plan insolvency4 7iv7 ,communication by plan sponsor ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 depending on the size and resources of the plan and geographic distribution of the plan's participants1 the plan sponsor should take such steps as may be necessary to inform participants about proposed benefit suspensions through in-person meetings1 telephone or internet-based communications1 mailed information1 or by other means4 7v7 ,systemically important plans 7,i7 ,in general ,not later than #ad days after a vote under this subparagraph rejecting a suspension1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall determine whether the plan is a systemically important plan4 ,if the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 determines that the plan is a systemically important plan1 not later than the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date the results of the vote are certified1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall1 notwithstanding such adverse vote-- 7aa7 permit the implementation of the suspension proposed by the plan sponsor2 or 7bb7 permit the implementation of a modification by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 of such suspension 7so long as the plan is projected to avoid insolvency within the meaning of section #dbde under such modification74 7,,ii7 ,recommendations ,not later than #cj days after a determination by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 that the plan is systemically important1 the ,participant and ,plan ,sponsor ,advocate selected under section #djjd may submit recommendations to the ,secretary of the ,treasury with respect to the suspension or any revisions to the suspension4 7,,iii7 ,systemically important plan defined 7aa7 ,in general ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 a systemically important plan is a plan with respect to which the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation projects the present value of projected financial assistance payments exceeds #a1jjj1jjj1jjj if suspensions are not implemented4 7bb7 ,indexing ,for calendar years beginning after #bjae1 there shall be substituted for the dollar amount specified in item 7aa7 an amount equal to the product of such dollar amount and a fraction1 the numerator of which is the contribution and benefit base 7determined under section #bcj of the ,social ,security ,act7 for the preceding calendar year and the denominator of which is such contribution and benefit base for calendar year #bjad4 ,if the amount otherwise determined under this item is not a multiple of #a1jjj1jjj1 such amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of #a1jjj1jjj4 7vi7 ,final authorization to suspend ,in any case in which a suspension goes into effect following a vote pursuant to clause 7ii7 7or following a determination under clause 7v7 that the plan is a systemically important plan71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall issue a final authorization to suspend with respect to the suspension not later than #g days after such vote 7or1 in the case of a suspension that goes into effect under clause 7v71 at a time sufficient to allow the implementation of the suspension prior to the end of the #ij-;day period described in clause 7v77,i774 7,i7 ,judicial review 7i7 ,denial of application ,an action by the plan sponsor challenging the denial of an application for suspension of benefits by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 may only be brought following such denial4 7ii7 ,approval of suspension of benefits 7,i7 ,timing of action ,an action challenging a suspension of benefits under this paragraph may only be brought following a final authorization to suspend by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 under subparagraph 7,h77vi74 7,,ii7 ,standards of review 7aa7 ,in general ,a court shall review an action challenging a suspension of benefits under this paragraph in accordance with section #gjf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7bb7 ,temporary injunction ,a court reviewing an action challenging a suspension of benefits under this paragraph may not grant a temporary injunction with respect to such suspension unless the court finds a clear and convincing likelihood that the plaintiff will prevail on the merits of the case4 7iii7 ,restricted cause of action ,a participant or beneficiary affected by a benefit suspension under this paragraph shall not have a cause of action under this title4 7iv7 ,limitation on action to suspend benefits ,no action challenging a suspension of benefits following the final authorization to suspend or the denial of an application for suspension of benefits pursuant to this paragraph may be brought after one year after the earliest date on which the plaintiff acquired or should have acquired actual knowledge of the existence of such cause of action4 7,j7 ,special rule for emergence from critical status ,a plan certified to be in critical and declining status pursuant to projections made under subsection 7b77#c7 for which a suspension of benefits has been made by the plan sponsor pursuant to this paragraph shall not emerge from critical status under paragraph 7#d77;,b71 until such time as-- 7i7 the plan is no longer certified to be in critical or endangered status under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b71 and 7ii7 the plan is projected to avoid insolvency under section #dbde4 4 7#g7 ,rules relating to withdrawal liability 7,a7 ,benefit suspensions disregarded ,section #cje7;g77#a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 as added by section #aji1 is further amended by inserting or benefit reductions or suspensions while in critical and declining status under subsection 7e77#i771 unless the withdrawal occurs more than ten years after the effective date of a benefit suspension by a plan in critical and declining status1 after benefit reductions under subsection 7e77#h7 or 7f74 7,b7 ,authority of plan to subordinate withdrawal liability claims ,section #dbai7;d7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acii7;d77 is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting or to any arrangement relating to withdrawal liability involving the plan44 7,c7 ,civil actions ,section #djjc7;f77#a7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acjc77;f77#a77 is amended by inserting plan sponsor1 before fiduciary4 7#h7 ,guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall publish appropriate guidance to implement section #cje7;e77#i7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhe7;e77#i774 7b7 ,amendments to the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#a7 ,general rule for plan in critical and declining status ,section #dcb7;a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 if the plan is in critical and declining status-- 7,a7 the requirements of paragraph 7#b7 shall apply to the plan2 and 7,b7 the plan sponsor may1 by plan amendment1 suspend benefits in accordance with the requirements of subsection 7e77#i74 4 7#b7 ,critical and declining status defined ,section #dcb7;b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as amended by sections #ajb and #ajd1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,critical and declining status ,for purposes of this section1 a plan in critical status shall be treated as in critical and declining status if the plan is described in one or more of subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b7 and the plan is projected to become insolvent within the meaning of section #dah;,e during the current plan year or any of the #ad succeeding plan years 7#ai succeeding plan years if the plan has a ratio of inactive participants to active participants that exceeds #b to #a or if the funded percentage of the plan is less than #hj percent74 4 7#c7 ,annual certification ,section #dcb7;b77#c77;,a77i7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended-- 7,a7 by striking and whether and inserting 1 whether1 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 and whether or not the plan is or will be in critical and declining status for such plan year before 1 and at the end4 7#d7 ,projections of assets and liabilities ,section #dcb7;b77#c77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,projections of ,critical and ,declining ,status ,in determining whether a plan is in critical and declining status as described in subsection 7e77#i71 clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii7 shall apply1 except that-- 7,i7 if reasonable1 the plan actuary shall assume that each contributing employer in compliance continues to comply through the end of the rehabilitation period or such later time as provided in subsection 7e77#c77;,a77ii7 with the terms of the rehabilitation plan that correspond to the schedule adopted or imposed under subsection 7e71 and 7,,ii7 the plan actuary shall take into account any suspensions of benefits described in subsection 7e77#i7 adopted in a prior plan year that are still in effect4 4 7#e7 ,benefit suspensions for multiemployer plans in critical and declining status ,section #dcb7;e7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7as amended by section #aji7 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 ,benefit ,suspensions for ,multiemployer ,plans in ,critical and ,declining ,status 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #daa7;d77#f7 and subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,i71 the plan sponsor of a plan in critical and declining status may1 by plan amendment1 suspend benefits which the sponsor deems appropriate4 7,b7 ,suspension of benefits 7i7 ,suspension of benefits defined ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term suspension of benefits means the temporary or permanent reduction of any current or future payment obligation of the plan to any participant or beneficiary under the plan1 whether or not in pay status at the time of the suspension of benefits4 7ii7 ,length of suspensions ,any suspension of benefits made under subparagraph 7,a7 shall remain in effect until the earlier of when the plan sponsor provides benefit improvements in accordance with subparagraph 7,e7 or the suspension of benefits expires by its own terms4 7iii7 ,no liability ,the plan shall not be liable for any benefit payments not made as a result of a suspension of benefits under this paragraph4 7iv7 ,applicability ,for purposes of this paragraph1 all references to suspensions of benefits1 increases in benefits1 or resumptions of suspended benefits with respect to participants shall also apply with respect to benefits of beneficiaries or alternative payees of participants4 7v7 ,retiree representative 7,i7 ,in general ,in the case of a plan with #aj1jjj or more participants1 not later than #fj days prior to the plan sponsor submitting an application to suspend benefits1 the plan sponsor shall select a participant of the plan in pay status to act as a retiree representative4 ,the retiree representative shall advocate for the interests of the retired and deferred vested participants and beneficiaries of the plan throughout the suspension approval process4 7,,ii7 ,reasonable expenses from plan ,the plan shall provide for reasonable expenses by the retiree representative1 including reasonable legal and actuarial support1 commensurate with the plan's size and funded status4 7,,iii7 ,special rule relating to fiduciary status ,duties performed pursuant to subclause 7,i7 shall not be subject to section #dige4 ,the preceding sentence shall not apply to those duties associated with an application to suspend benefits pursuant to subparagraph 7,g7 that are performed by the retiree representative who is also a plan trustee4 7,c7 ,conditions for suspensions ,the plan sponsor of a plan in critical and declining status for a plan year may suspend benefits only if the following conditions are met3 7i7 ,taking into account the proposed suspensions of benefits 7and1 if applicable1 a proposed partition of the plan under section #dbcc of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd71 the plan actuary certifies that the plan is projected to avoid insolvency within the meaning of section #dah;,e1 assuming the suspensions of benefits continue until the suspensions of benefits expire by their own terms or if no such expiration date is set1 indefinitely4 7ii7 ,the plan sponsor determines1 in a written record to be maintained throughout the period of the benefit suspension1 that the plan is still projected to become insolvent unless benefits are suspended under this paragraph1 although all reasonable measures to avoid insolvency have been taken 7and continue to be taken during the period of the benefit suspension74 ,in its determination1 the plan sponsor may take into account factors including the following3 7,i7 ,current and past contribution levels4 7,,ii7 ,levels of benefit accruals 7including any prior reductions in the rate of benefit accruals74 7,,iii7 ,prior reductions 7if any7 of adjustable benefits4 7,,iv7 ,prior suspensions 7if any7 of benefits under this subsection4 7,v7 ,the impact on plan solvency of the subsidies and ancillary benefits available to active participants4 7,,vi7 ,compensation levels of active participants relative to employees in the participants' industry generally4 7,,vii7 ,competitive and other economic factors facing contributing employers4 7,,viii7 ,the impact of benefit and contribution levels on retaining active participants and bargaining groups under the plan4 7,,ix7 ,the impact of past and anticipated contribution increases under the plan on employer attrition and retention levels4 7,x7 ,measures undertaken by the plan sponsor to retain or attract contributing employers4 7,d7 ,limitations on suspensions ,any suspensions of benefits made by a plan sponsor pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to the following limitations3 7i7 ,the monthly benefit of any participant or beneficiary may not be reduced below #aaj percent of the monthly benefit which is guaranteed by the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation under section #djbb;,a of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd on the date of the suspension4 7ii7 7,i7 ,in the case of a participant or beneficiary who has attained #ge years of age as of the effective date of the suspension1 not more than the applicable percentage of the maximum suspendable benefits of such participant or beneficiary may be suspended under this paragraph4 7,,ii7 ,for purposes of subclause 7,i71 the maximum suspendable benefits of a participant or beneficiary is the portion of the benefits of such participant or beneficiary that would be suspended pursuant to this paragraph without regard to this clause2 7,,iii7 ,for purposes of subclause 7,i71 the applicable percentage is a percentage equal to the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7aa7 the number of months during the period beginning with the month after the month in which occurs the effective date of the suspension and ending with the month during which the participant or beneficiary attains the age of #hj1 by 7bb7 #fj months4 7iii7 ,no benefits based on disability 7as defined under the plan7 may be suspended under this paragraph4 7iv7 ,any suspensions of benefits1 in the aggregate 7and1 if applicable1 considered in combination with a partition of the plan under section #dbcc of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd71 shall be reasonably estimated to achieve1 but not materially exceed1 the level that is necessary to avoid insolvency4 7v7 ,in any case in which a suspension of benefits with respect to a plan is made in combination with a partition of the plan under section #dbcc of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 the suspension of benefits may not take effect prior to the effective date of such partition4 7vi7 ,any suspensions of benefits shall be equitably distributed across the participant and beneficiary population1 taking into account factors1 with respect to participants and beneficiaries and their benefits1 that may include one or more of the following3 7,i7 ,age and life expectancy4 7,,ii7 ,length of time in pay status4 7,,iii7 ,amount of benefit4 7,,iv7 ,type of benefit3 survivor1 normal retirement1 early retirement4 7,v7 ,extent to which participant or beneficiary is receiving a subsidized benefit4 7,,vi7 ,extent to which participant or beneficiary has received post-retirement benefit increases4 7,,vii7 ,history of benefit increases and reductions4 7,,viii7 ,years to retirement for active employees4 7,,ix7 ,any discrepancies between active and retiree benefits4 7,x7 ,extent to which active participants are reasonably likely to withdraw support for the plan1 accelerating employer withdrawals from the plan and increasing the risk of additional benefit reductions for participants in and out of pay status4 7,,xi7 ,extent to which benefits are attributed to service with an employer that failed to pay its full withdrawal liability4 7vii7 ,in the case of a plan that includes the benefits described in clause 7,,iii71 benefits suspended under this paragraph shall-- 7,i7 first1 be applied to the maximum extent permissible to benefits attributable to a participant's service for an employer which withdrew from the plan and failed to pay 7or is delinquent with respect to paying7 the full amount of its withdrawal liability under section #dbja7;b77#a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd or an agreement with the plan1 7,,ii7 second1 except as provided by subclause 7,,iii71 be applied to all other benefits that may be suspended under this paragraph1 and 7,,iii7 third1 be applied to benefits under a plan that are directly attributable to a participant's service with any employer which has1 prior to the date of enactment of the ,multiemployer ,pension ,reform ,act of #bjad-- 7aa7 withdrawn from the plan in a complete withdrawal under section #dbjc of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd and has paid the full amount of the employer's withdrawal liability under section #dbja7;b77#a7 of such ,act or an agreement with the plan1 and 7bb7 pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement1 assumed liability for providing benefits to participants and beneficiaries of the plan under a separate1 single-employer plan sponsored by the employer1 in an amount equal to any amount of benefits for such participants and beneficiaries reduced as a result of the financial status of the plan4 7,e7 ,benefit improvements 7i7 ,in general ,the plan sponsor may1 in its sole discretion1 provide benefit improvements while any suspension of benefits under the plan remains in effect1 except that the plan sponsor may not increase the liabilities of the plan by reason of any benefit improvement for any participant or beneficiary not in pay status by the first day of the plan year for which the benefit improvement takes effect1 unless-- 7,i7 such action is accompanied by equitable benefit improvements in accordance with clause 7ii7 for all participants and beneficiaries whose benefit commencement dates were before the first day of the plan year for which the benefit improvement for such participant or beneficiary not in pay status took effect2 and 7,,ii7 the plan actuary certifies that after taking into account such benefits improvements the plan is projected to avoid insolvency indefinitely under section #dah;,e4 7ii7 ,equitable distribution of benefit improvements 7,i7 ,limitation ,the projected value of the total liabilities for benefit improvements for participants and beneficiaries not in pay status by the date of the first day of the plan year in which the benefit improvements are proposed to take effect1 as determined as of such date1 may not exceed the projected value of the liabilities arising from benefit improvements for participants and beneficiaries with benefit commencement dates prior to the first day of such plan year1 as so determined4 7,,ii7 ,equitable distribution of benefits ,the plan sponsor shall equitably distribute any increase in total liabilities for benefit improvements in clause 7i7 to some or all of the participants and beneficiaries whose benefit commencement date is before the date of the first day of the plan year in which the benefit improvements are proposed to take effect1 taking into account the relevant factors described in subparagraph 7,d77vi7 and the extent to which the benefits of the participants and beneficiaries were suspended4 7iii7 ,special rule for resumptions of benefits only for participants in pay status ,the plan sponsor may increase liabilities of the plan through a resumption of benefits for participants and beneficiaries in pay status only if the plan sponsor equitably distributes the value of resumed benefits to some or all of the participants and beneficiaries in pay status1 taking into account the relevant factors described in subparagraph 7,d77vi74 7iv7 ,special rule for certain benefit increases ,this subparagraph shall not apply to a resumption of suspended benefits or plan amendment which increases liabilities with respect to participants and beneficiaries not in pay status by the first day of the plan year in which the benefit improvements took effect which-- 7,i7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 determines to be reasonable and which provides for only de minimis increases in the liabilities of the plan1 or 7,,ii7 is required as a condition of qualification under part ,i of subchapter ,d of chapter #a of subtitle ,a or to comply with other applicable law1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7v7 ,additional limitations ,except for resumptions of suspended benefits described in clause 7iii71 the limitations on benefit improvements while a suspension of benefits is in effect under this paragraph shall be in addition to any other applicable limitations on increases in benefits imposed on a plan4 7vi7 ,definition of benefit improvement ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 the term benefit improvement means1 with respect to a plan1 a resumption of suspended benefits1 an increase in benefits1 an increase in the rate at which benefits accrue1 or an increase in the rate at which benefits become nonforfeitable under the plan4 7,f7 ,notice requirements 7i7 ,in general ,no suspension of benefits may be made pursuant to this paragraph unless notice of such proposed suspension has been given by the plan sponsor concurrently with an application for approval of such suspension submitted under subparagraph 7,g7 to the ,secretary of the ,treasury to-- 7,i7 such plan participants and beneficiaries who may be contacted by reasonable efforts1 7,,ii7 each employer who has an obligation to contribute 7within the meaning of section #dbab7;a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd7 under the plan1 and 7,,iii7 each employee organization which1 for purposes of collective bargaining1 represents plan participants employed by such an employer4 7ii7 ,content of notice ,the notice under clause 7i7 shall contain-- 7,i7 sufficient information to enable participants and beneficiaries to understand the effect of any suspensions of benefits1 including an individualized estimate 7on an annual or monthly basis7 of such effect on each participant or beneficiary1 7,,ii7 a description of the factors considered by the plan sponsor in designing the benefit suspensions1 7,,iii7 a statement that the application for approval of any suspension of benefits shall be available on the website of the ,department of the ,treasury and that comments on such application will be accepted1 7,,iv7 information as to the rights and remedies of plan participants and beneficiaries1 7,v7 if applicable1 a statement describing the appointment of a retiree representative1 the date of appointment of such representative1 identifying information about the retiree representative 7including whether the representative is a plan trustee71 and how to contact such representative1 and 7,,vi7 information on how to contact the ,department of the ,treasury for further information and assistance where appropriate4 7iii7 ,form and manner ,any notice under clause 7i7-- 7,i7 shall be provided in a form and manner prescribed in guidance by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 7,,ii7 shall be written in a manner so as to be understood by the average plan participant1 and 7,,iii7 may be provided in written1 electronic1 or other appropriate form to the extent such form is reasonably accessible to persons to whom the notice is required to be provided4 7iv7 ,other notice requirement ,any notice provided under clause 7i7 shall fulfill the requirement for notice of a significant reduction in benefits described in section #dihj;,f4 7v7 ,model notice ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall in the guidance prescribed under clause 7iii77,i7 establish a model notice that a plan sponsor may use to meet the requirements of this subparagraph4 7,g7 ,approval process by the ,secretary of the ,treasury in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor 7i7 ,in general ,the plan sponsor of a plan in critical and declining status for a plan year that seeks to suspend benefits must submit an application to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for approval of the suspensions of benefits4 ,if the plan sponsor submits an application for approval of the suspensions1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall approve1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 the application upon finding that the plan is eligible for the suspensions and has satisfied the criteria of subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f74 7ii7 ,solicitation of comments ,not later than #cj days after receipt of the application under clause 7i71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall publish a notice in the ,federal ,register soliciting comments from contributing employers1 employee organizations1 and participants and beneficiaries of the plan for which an application was made and other interested parties4 ,the application for approval of the suspension of benefits shall be published on the website of the ,department of the ,treasury4 7iii7 ,required action2 deemed approval ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall approve or deny any application for suspensions of benefits under this paragraph within #bbe days after the submission of such application4 ,an application for suspension of benefits shall be deemed approved unless1 within such #bbe days1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury notifies the plan sponsor that it has failed to satisfy one or more of the criteria described in this paragraph4 ,if the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 rejects a plan sponsor's application1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall provide notice to the plan sponsor detailing the specific reasons for the rejection1 including reference to the specific requirement not satisfied4 ,approval or denial by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 of an application shall be treated as final agency action for purposes of section #gjd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7iv7 ,agency review ,in evaluating whether the plan sponsor has met the criteria specified in clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,c71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall review the plan sponsor's consideration of factors under such clause4 7v7 ,standard for accepting plan sponsor determinations ,in evaluating the plan sponsor's application1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall accept the plan sponsor's determinations unless it concludes1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 that the plan sponsor's determinations were clearly erroneous4 7,h7 ,participant ratification process 7i7 ,in general ,no suspension of benefits may take effect pursuant to this paragraph prior to a vote of the participants of the plan with respect to the suspension4 7ii7 ,administration of vote ,not later than #cj days after approval of the suspension by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 under subparagraph 7,g71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall administer a vote of participants and beneficiaries of the plan4 ,except as provided in clause 7v71 the suspension shall go into effect following the vote unless a majority of all participants and beneficiaries of the plan vote to reject the suspension4 ,the plan sponsor may submit a new suspension application to the ,secretary of the ,treasury for approval in any case in which a suspension is prohibited from taking effect pursuant to a vote under this subparagraph4 7iii7 ,ballots ,the plan sponsor shall provide a ballot for the vote 7subject to approval by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor7 that includes the following3 7,i7 ,a statement from the plan sponsor in support of the suspension4 7,,ii7 ,a statement in opposition to the suspension compiled from comments received pursuant to subparagraph 7,g77ii74 7,,iii7 ,a statement that the suspension has been approved by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor4 7,,iv7 ,a statement that the plan sponsor has determined that the plan will become insolvent unless the suspension takes effect4 7,v7 ,a statement that insolvency of the plan could result in benefits lower than benefits paid under the suspension4 7,,vi7 ,a statement that insolvency of the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation would result in benefits lower than benefits paid in the case of plan insolvency4 7iv7 ,communication by plan sponsor ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 depending on the size and resources of the plan and geographic distribution of the plan's participants1 the plan sponsor should take such steps as may be necessary to inform participants about proposed benefit suspensions through in-person meetings1 telephone or internet-based communications1 mailed information1 or by other means4 7v7 ,systemically important plans 7,i7 ,in general ,not later than #ad days after a vote under this subparagraph rejecting a suspension1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall determine whether the plan is a systemically important plan4 ,if the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 determines that the plan is a systemically important plan1 not later than the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date the results of the vote are certified1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall1 notwithstanding such adverse vote-- 7aa7 permit the implementation of the suspension proposed by the plan sponsor2 or 7bb7 permit the implementation of a modification by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 of such suspension 7so long as the plan is projected to avoid insolvency within the meaning of section #dbde of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd under such modification74 7,,ii7 ,recommendations ,not later than #cj days after a determination by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 that the plan is systemically important1 the ,participant and ,plan ,sponsor ,advocate selected under section #djjd of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd may submit recommendations to the ,secretary of the ,treasury with respect to the suspension or any revisions to the suspension4 7,,iii7 ,systemically important plan defined 7aa7 ,in general ,for purposes of this subparagraph1 a systemically important plan is a plan with respect to which the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation projects the present value of projected financial assistance payments exceeds #a1jjj1jjj1jjj if suspensions are not implemented4 7bb7 ,indexing ,for calendar years beginning after #bjae1 there shall be substituted for the dollar amount specified in item 7aa7 an amount equal to the product of such dollar amount and a fraction1 the numerator of which is the contribution and benefit base 7determined under section #bcj of the ,social ,security ,act7 for the preceding calendar year and the denominator of which is such contribution and benefit base for calendar year #bjad4 ,if the amount otherwise determined under this item is not a multiple of #a1jjj1jjj1 such amount shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of #a1jjj1jjj4 7vi7 ,final authorization to suspend ,in any case in which a suspension goes into effect following a vote pursuant to clause 7ii7 7or following a determination under clause 7v7 that the plan is a systemically important plan71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall issue a final authorization to suspend with respect to the suspension not later than #g days after such vote 7or1 in the case of a suspension that goes into effect under clause 7v71 at a time sufficient to allow the implementation of the suspension prior to the end of the #ij-;day period described in clause 7v77,i774 7,i7 ,judicial review 7i7 ,denial of application ,an action by the plan sponsor challenging the denial of an application for suspension of benefits by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 may only be brought following such denial4 7ii7 ,approval of suspension of benefits 7,i7 ,timing of action ,an action challenging a suspension of benefits under this paragraph may only be brought following a final authorization to suspend by the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 under subparagraph 7,h77vi74 7,,ii7 ,standards of review 7aa7 ,in general ,a court shall review an action challenging a suspension of benefits under this paragraph in accordance with section #gjf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7bb7 ,temporary injunction ,a court reviewing an action challenging a suspension of benefits under this paragraph may not grant a temporary injunction with respect to such suspension unless the court finds a clear and convincing likelihood that the plaintiff will prevail on the merits of the case4 7iii7 ,restricted cause of action ,a participant or beneficiary affected by a benefit suspension under this paragraph shall not have a cause of action under this title4 7iv7 ,limitation on action to suspend benefits ,no action challenging a suspension of benefits following the final authorization to suspend or the denial of an application for suspension of benefits pursuant to this paragraph may be brought after one year after the earliest date on which the plaintiff acquired or should have acquired actual knowledge of the existence of such cause of action4 7,j7 ,special rule for emergence from critical status ,a plan certified to be in critical and declining status pursuant to projections made under subsection 7b77#c7 for which a suspension of benefits has been made by the plan sponsor pursuant to this paragraph shall not emerge from critical status under paragraph 7#d77;,b71 until such time as-- 7i7 the plan is no longer certified to be in critical or endangered status under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b71 and 7ii7 the plan is projected to avoid insolvency under section #dah;,e4 4 7#f7 ,rule relating to withdrawal liability ,section #dcb7;g77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 as added by section #aji1 is further amended by inserting 1 or benefit reductions or suspensions while in critical and declining status under subsection 7e77#i771 unless the withdrawal occurs more than ten years after the effective date of a benefit suspension by a plan in critical and declining status1 after benefit reductions under subsection 7e77#h7 or 7f74 7#g7 ,guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall publish appropriate guidance to implement section #dcb7;e77#i7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,p ,other ,retirement-,related ,modifications #a4 ,substantial cessation of operations 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7e7 of section #djfb of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb7 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,treatment of substantial cessation of operations 7#a7 ,general rule ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 if there is a substantial cessation of operations at a facility in any location1 the employer shall be treated with respect to any single employer plan established and maintained by the employer covering participants at such facility as if the employer were a substantial employer under a plan under which more than one employer makes contributions and the provisions of sections #djfc1 #djfd1 and #djfe shall apply4 7#b7 ,substantial cessation of operations ,for purposes of this subsection3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term substantial cessation of operations means a permanent cessation of operations at a facility which results in a workforce reduction of a number of eligible employees at the facility equivalent to more than #ae percent of the number of all eligible employees of the employer1 determined immediately before the earlier of-- 7i7 the date of the employer's decision to implement such cessation1 or 7ii7 in the case of a workforce reduction which includes #a or more eligible employees described in paragraph 7#f77;,b71 the earliest date on which any such eligible employee was separated from employment4 7,b7 ,workforce reduction ,subject to subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 the term workforce reduction means the number of eligible employees at a facility who are separated from employment by reason of the permanent cessation of operations of the employer at the facility4 7,c7 ,relocation of workforce ,an eligible employee separated from employment at a facility shall not be taken into account in computing a workforce reduction if1 within a reasonable period of time1 the employee is replaced by the employer1 at the same or another facility located in the ,united ,states1 by an employee who is a citizen or resident of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,dispositions ,if1 whether by reason of a sale or other disposition of the assets or stock of a contributing sponsor 7or any member of the same controlled group as such a sponsor7 of the plan relating to operations at a facility or otherwise1 an employer 7the transferee employer7 other than the employer which experiences the substantial cessation of operations 7the transferor employer7 conducts any portion of such operations1 then-- 7i7 an eligible employee separated from employment with the transferor employer at the facility shall not be taken into account in computing a workforce reduction if-- 7,i7 within a reasonable period of time1 the employee is replaced by the transferee employer by an employee who is a citizen or resident of the ,united ,states2 and 7,,ii7 in the case of an eligible employee who is a participant in a single employer plan maintained by the transferor employer1 the transferee employer1 within a reasonable period of time1 maintains a single employer plan which includes the assets and liabilities attributable to the accrued benefit of the eligible employee at the time of separation from employment with the transferor employer2 and 7ii7 an eligible employee who continues to be employed at the facility by the transferee employer shall not be taken into account in computing a workforce reduction if-- 7,i7 the eligible employee is not a participant in a single employer plan maintained by the transferor employer1 or 7,,ii7 in any other case1 the transferee employer1 within a reasonable period of time1 maintains a single employer plan which includes the assets and liabilities attributable to the accrued benefit of the eligible employee at the time of separation from employment with the transferor employer4 7#c7 ,exemption for plans with limited underfunding ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to a single employer plan if1 for the plan year preceding the plan year in which the cessation occurred-- 7,a7 there were fewer than #ajj participants with accrued benefits under the plan as of the valuation date of the plan for the plan year 7as determined under section #cjc7;g77#b772 or 7,b7 the ratio of the market value of the assets of the plan to the funding target of the plan for the plan year was #ij percent or greater4 7#d7 ,election to make additional contributions to satisfy liability 7,a7 ,in general ,an employer may elect to satisfy the employer's liability with respect to a plan by reason of paragraph 7#a7 by making additional contributions to the plan in the amount determined under subparagraph 7,b7 for each plan year in the #g-plan-year period beginning with the plan year in which the cessation occurred4 ,any such additional contribution for a plan year shall be in addition to any minimum required contribution under section #cjc for such plan year and shall be paid not later than the earlier of-- 7i7 the due date for the minimum required contribution for such year under section #cjc7;j72 or 7ii7 in the case of the first such contribution1 the date that is #a year after the date on which the employer notifies the ,corporation of the substantial cessation of operations or the date the ,corporation determines a substantial cessation of operations has occurred1 and in the case of subsequent contributions1 the same date in each succeeding year4 7,b7 ,amount determined 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7iii71 the amount determined under this subparagraph with respect to each plan year in the #g-plan-year period is the product of-- 7,i7 #a_/g of the unfunded vested benefits determined under section #djjf7;a77#c77;,e7 as of the valuation date of the plan 7as determined under section #cjc7;g77#b77 for the plan year preceding the plan year in which the cessation occurred2 and 7,,ii7 the reduction fraction4 7ii7 ,reduction fraction ,for purposes of clause 7i71 the reduction fraction of a single employer plan is equal to-- 7,i7 the number of participants with accrued benefits in the plan who were included in computing the workforce reduction under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 as a result of the cessation of operations at the facility2 divided by 7,,ii7 the number of eligible employees of the employer who are participants with accrued benefits in the plan1 determined as of the same date the determination under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 is made4 7iii7 ,limitation ,the additional contribution under this subparagraph for any plan year shall not exceed the excess1 if any1 of-- 7,i7 #be percent of the difference between the market value of the assets of the plan and the funding target of the plan for the preceding plan year2 over 7,,ii7 the minimum required contribution under section #cjc for the plan year4 7,c7 ,permitted cessation of annual installments when plan becomes sufficiently funded ,an employer's obligation to make additional contributions under this paragraph shall not apply to-- 7i7 the first plan year 7beginning on or after the first day of the plan year in which the cessation occurs7 for which the ratio of the market value of the assets of the plan to the funding target of the plan for the plan year is #ij percent or greater1 or 7ii7 any plan year following such first plan year4 7,d7 ,coordination with funding waivers 7i7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of the ,treasury issues a funding waiver under section #cjb7;c7 with respect to the plan for a plan year in the #g-plan-year period under subparagraph 7,a71 the additional contribution with respect to such plan year shall be permanently waived4 7ii7 ,notice ,an employer maintaining a plan with respect to which such a funding waiver has been issued or a request for such a funding waiver is pending shall provide notice to the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in such form and at such time as the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall provide1 of a cessation of operations to which paragraph 7#a7 applies4 7,e7 ,enforcement 7i7 ,notice ,an employer making the election under this paragraph shall provide notice to the ,corporation1 in accordance with rules prescribed by the ,corporation1 of-- 7,i7 such election1 not later than #cj days after the earlier of the date the employer notifies the ,corporation of the substantial cessation of operations or the date the ,corporation determines a substantial cessation of operations has occurred2 7,,ii7 the payment of each additional contribution1 not later than #aj days after such payment2 7,,iii7 any failure to pay the additional contribution in the full amount for any year in the #g-plan-year period1 not later than #aj days after the due date for such payment2 7,,iv7 the waiver under subparagraph 7,d77i7 of the obligation to make an additional contribution for any year1 not later than #cj days after the funding waiver described in such subparagraph is granted2 and 7,v7 the cessation of any obligation to make additional contributions under subparagraph 7,c71 not later than #aj days after the due date for payment of the additional contribution for the first plan year to which such cessation applies4 7ii7 ,acceleration of liability to the plan for failure to pay ,if an employer fails to pay the additional contribution in the full amount for any year in the #g-plan-year period by the due date for such payment1 the employer shall1 as of such date1 be liable to the plan in an amount equal to the balance which remains unpaid as of such date of the aggregate amount of additional contributions required to be paid by the employer during such #g-year-plan period4 ,the ,corporation may waive or settle the liability described in the preceding sentence1 at the discretion of the ,corporation4 7iii7 ,civil action ,the ,corporation may bring a civil action in the district courts of the ,united ,states in accordance with section #djjc7;e7 to compel an employer making such election to pay the additional contributions required under this paragraph4 7#e7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible employee ,the term eligible employee means an employee who is eligible to participate in an employee pension benefit plan 7as defined in section #c7b77 established and maintained by the employer4 7,b7 ,funding target ,the term funding target means1 with respect to any plan year1 the funding target as determined under section #djjf7;a77#c77;,e77iii77,i7 for purposes of determining the premium paid to the ,corporation under section #djjg for the plan year4 7,c7 ,market value ,the market value of the assets of a plan shall be determined in the same manner as for purposes of section #djjf7;a77#c77;,e74 7#f7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,change in operation of certain facilities and property ,for purposes of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 an employer shall not be treated as ceasing operations at a qualified lodging facility 7as defined in section #hef7;d77#i77;,d7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 if such operations are continued by an eligible independent contractor 7as defined in section #hef7;d77#i77;,a7 of such ,code7 pursuant to an agreement with the employer4 7,b7 ,aggregation of prior separations ,the workforce reduction under paragraph 7#b7 with respect to any cessation of operations shall be determined by taking into account any separation from employment of any eligible employee at the facility 7other than a separation which is not taken into account as workforce reduction by reason of subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 of paragraph 7#b77 which-- 7i7 is related to the permanent cessation of operations of the employer at the facility1 and 7ii7 occurs during the #c-year period preceding such cessation4 7,c7 ,no addition to prefunding balance ,for purposes of section #cjc7;f77#f77;,b7 and section #dcj7;f77#f77;,b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 any additional contribution made under paragraph 7#d7 shall be treated in the same manner as a contribution an employer is required to make in order to avoid a benefit reduction under paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#d7 of section #bjf7;g7 or subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7e7 of section #dcf of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf for the plan year4 4 7b7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,in general ,the amendment made by this section shall apply to a cessation of operations or other event at a facility occurring on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,transition rule ,an employer that had a cessation of operations before the date of enactment of this ,act 7as determined under subsection #djfb7;e7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd as in effect before the amendment made by this section71 but did not enter into an arrangement with the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation to satisfy the requirements of such subsection 7as so in effect7 before such date of enactment1 shall be permitted to make the election under section #djfb7;e77#d7 of such ,act 7as in effect after the amendment made by this section7 as if such cessation had occurred on such date of enactment4 ,such election shall be made not later than #cj days after such ,corporation issues1 on or after such date of the enactment1 a final administrative determination that a substantial cessation of operations has occurred4 7c7 ,direction to the ,corporation ,the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation shall not take any enforcement1 administrative1 or other action pursuant to section #djfb7;e7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd1 or in connection with an agreement settling liability arising under such section1 that is inconsistent with the amendment made by this section1 without regard to whether the action relates to a cessation or other event that occurs before1 on1 or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 unless such action is in connection with a settlement agreement that is in place before ,june #a1 #bjad4 ,the ,pension ,benefit ,guaranty ,corporation shall not initiate a new enforcement action with respect to section #djfb7;e7 of such ,act that is inconsistent with its enforcement policy in effect on ,june #a1 #bjad4 #b4 ,clarification of the normal retirement age 7a7 ,amendments to the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd ,section #bjd of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajed7 is amended by redesignating subsection 7k7 as subsection 7l7 and by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following new subsection3 7k7 ,special rule for determining normal retirement age for certain existing defined benefit plans 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #c7bd71 an applicable plan shall not be treated as failing to meet any requirement of this title1 or as failing to have a uniform normal retirement age for purposes of this title1 solely because the plan provides for a normal retirement age described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,applicable plan ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 ,in general ,the term applicable plan means a defined benefit plan the terms of which1 on or before ,december #h1 #bjad1 provided for a normal retirement age which is the earlier of-- 7i7 an age otherwise permitted under section #c7bd71 or 7ii7 the age at which a participant completes the number of years 7not less than #cj years7 of benefit accrual service specified by the plan4 ,a plan shall not fail to be treated as an applicable plan solely because the normal retirement age described in the preceding sentence only applied to certain participants or only applied to employees of certain employers in the case of a plan maintained by more than #a employer4 7,b7 ,expanded application ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 if1 after ,december #h1 #bjad1 an applicable plan is amended to expand the application of the normal retirement age described in subparagraph 7,a7 to additional participants or to employees of additional employers maintaining the plan1 such plan shall also be treated as an applicable plan with respect to such participants or employees4 7,c7 ,limitation on expanded application ,a defined benefit plan shall be an applicable plan only with respect to an individual who-- 7i7 is a participant in the plan on or before ,january #a1 #bjag1 or 7ii7 is an employee at any time on or before ,january #a1 #bjag1 of any employer maintaining the plan1 and who becomes a participant in such plan after such date4 4 7b7 ,amendment to the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf ,section #daa of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,special rule for determining normal retirement age for certain existing defined benefit plans 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#h71 an applicable plan shall not be treated as failing to meet any requirement of this subchapter1 or as failing to have a uniform normal retirement age for purposes of this subchapter1 solely because the plan provides for a normal retirement age described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,applicable plan ,for purposes of this subsection-- 7,a7 ,in general ,the term applicable plan means a defined benefit plan the terms of which1 on or before ,december #h1 #bjad1 provided for a normal retirement age which is the earlier of-- 7i7 an age otherwise permitted under subsection 7a77#h71 or 7ii7 the age at which a participant completes the number of years 7not less than #cj years7 of benefit accrual service specified by the plan4 ,a plan shall not fail to be treated as an applicable plan solely because the normal retirement age described in the preceding sentence only applied to certain participants or only applied to employees of certain employers in the case of a plan maintained by more than #a employer4 7,b7 ,expanded application ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 if1 after ,december #h1 #bjad1 an applicable plan is amended to expand the application of the normal retirement age described in subparagraph 7,a7 to additional participants or to employees of additional employers maintaining the plan1 such plan shall also be treated as an applicable plan with respect to such participants or employees4 7,c7 ,limitation on expanded application ,a defined benefit plan shall be an applicable plan only with respect to an individual who-- 7i7 is a participant in the plan on or before ,january #a1 #bjag1 or 7ii7 is an employee at any time on or before ,january #a1 #bjag1 of any employer maintaining the plan1 and who becomes a participant in such plan after such date4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to all periods before1 on1 and after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #c4 ,application of cooperative and small employer charity pension plan rules to certain charitable employers whose primary exempt purpose is providing services with respect to children 7a7 ,employee ,retirement ,income and ,security ,act of #aigd 7#a7 ,in general ,section #baj7;f77#a7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfj7;f77#a77 is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting 2 or1 and by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 that1 as of ,june #be1 #bjaj1 was maintained by an employer-- 7i7 described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of such ,code1 7ii7 chartered under part ,b of subtitle ,,ii of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 7iii7 with employees in at least #dj ,states1 and 7iv7 whose primary exempt purpose is to provide services with respect to children4 4 7#b7 ,aggregation rules ,section #baj7;f77#b7 of the ,employee ,retirement ,income ,security ,act of #aigd 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfj7;f77#b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dad7y77#a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting 2 or1 and by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 that1 as of ,june #be1 #bjaj1 was maintained by an employer-- 7i7 described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of such ,code1 7ii7 chartered under part ,b of subtitle ,,ii of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 7iii7 with employees in at least #dj ,states1 and 7iv7 whose primary exempt purpose is to provide services with respect to children4 4 7#b7 ,aggregation rules ,section #dad7y77#b7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf is amended by striking paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and inserting subparagraph 7,b7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the amendments made by the ,cooperative and ,small ,employer ,charity ,pension ,flexibility ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #dja note74 ,q ,budgetary effects #a4 ,budgetary ,effects 7a7 ,statutory pay-,as-,you-,go scorecards ,the budgetary effects of divisions ,o and ,p shall not be entered on either ,,paygo scorecard maintained pursuant to section #d7;d7 of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj4 7b7 ,senate pay-,as-,you-,go scorecards ,the budgetary effects of divisions ,o and ,p shall not be entered on any ,,paygo scorecard maintained for purposes of section #bja of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ba 7#aajth ,congress74 7c7 ,classification of budgetary effects ,notwithstanding ,rule #c of the ,budget ,scorekeeping ,guidelines set forth in the joint explanatory statement of the committee of conference accompanying ,conference ,report #aje-bag and section #bej7;c77#h7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe1 the budgetary effects of divisions ,o and ,p shall not be estimated-- 7#a7 for purposes of section #bea of the such ,act2 and 7#b7 for purposes of paragraph #d7;,c7 of section #c of the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj as being included in an appropriation ,act4 ,clerk4