,in the ,senate of the ,united ,states1 ,august #a1 #bjbe4 ,amendment3 ,that the bill from the ,house of ,representatives 7,h4,r4 #cidd7 entitled ,an ,act making appropriations for military construction1 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 and related agencies for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and for other purposes41 do pass with the following ,strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following3 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,military ,construction and ,veterans ,affairs1 ,agriculture1 and ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 #b4 ,references to ,act ,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 #c4 ,references to ,report 7a7 ,any reference to a report accompanying this ,act contained in division ,a shall be treated as a reference to ,senate ,report #aai-dc4 ,the effect of such ,report shall be limited to division ,a and shall apply for purposes of determining the allocation of funds provided by1 and the implementation of1 division ,a4 7b7 ,any reference to a report accompanying this ,act contained in division ,b shall be treated as a reference to ,senate ,report #aai-cg4 ,the effect of such ,report shall be limited to division ,b and shall apply for purposes of determining the allocation of funds provided by1 and the implementation of1 division ,b4 7c7 ,any reference to a report accompanying this ,act contained in division ,c shall be treated as a reference to ,senate ,report #aai-ch4 ,the effect of such ,report shall be limited to division ,c and shall apply for purposes of determining the allocation of funds provided by1 and the implementation of1 division ,c4 ,a ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf ,the following sums are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 for military construction1 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 and related agencies for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and for other purposes1 namely3 ,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 #b1ddg1fji1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that1 of this amount1 not to exceed #ddf1chh1jjj 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 therefor3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #bfh1fej1jjj shall be for the projects and activities1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table under the heading ,military ,construction1 ,army in the report accompanying this ,act1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes4 ,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 #e1ijf1ebd1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that1 of this amount1 not to exceed #fac1bac1jjj 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 therefor3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #add1cij1jjj shall be for the projects and activities1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table under the heading ,military ,construction1 ,navy and ,marine ,corps in the report accompanying this ,act1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes4 ,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 including personnel in the ,department of the ,air ,force when designated by the ,secretary of ,defense to direct and supervise ,military ,construction projects in accordance with section #bhea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other personal services necessary for the purposes of this appropriation1 #d1jij1fgc1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that1 of this amount1 not to exceed #gah1igc1jjj 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 of the amount made available under this heading1 #cei1bjj1jjj shall be for the projects and activities1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table under the heading ,military ,construction1 ,air ,force in the report accompanying this ,act1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes4 ,military construction1 defense-,wide 7,,including ,,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 #c1gbd1cja1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,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 ,that1 of the amount1 not to exceed #baa1jja1jjj 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 made available under this heading1 #cb1jjj1jjj shall be for the projects and activities1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table under the heading ,military ,construction1 ,defense-,wide in the report accompanying this ,act1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes4 ,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 #bga1bcj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount1 not to exceed #gh1chj1jjj 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 therefor3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #aab1jej1jjj shall be for the projects and activities1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table under the heading ,military ,construction1 ,army ,national ,guard in the report accompanying this ,act1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes4 ,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 #bib1edf1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount1 not to exceed #gc1fdf1jjj 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 therefor3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #ie1ijj1jjj shall be for the projects and activities1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table under the heading ,military ,construction1 ,air ,national ,guard in the report accompanying this ,act1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes4 ,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 #df1bci1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount1 not to exceed #f1jac1jjj 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 therefor3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #d1jjj1jjj shall be for the projects and activities1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table under the heading ,military ,construction1 ,army ,reserve in the report accompanying this ,act1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes4 ,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 #b1bee1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount1 not to exceed #b1bee1jjj 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 #aaf1bfh1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount1 not to exceed #f1igj1jjj 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 therefor3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #ee1haj1jjj shall be for the projects and activities1 and in the amounts1 specified in the table under the heading ,military ,construction1 ,air ,force ,reserve in the report accompanying this ,act1 in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes4 ,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 #dha1hcb1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,department of defense base closure account ,for deposit into the ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account1 established by section #bijf7;a7 of the ,defense ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act of #aiij 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note71 #daj1afa1jjj1 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 #bbh1eeh1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 ,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 #chh1dah1jjj4 ,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 #agg1eig1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 ,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 #chd1ajh1jjj4 ,family housing construction1 air force ,for expenses of family housing for the ,air ,force for construction1 including acquisition1 replacement1 addition1 expansion1 extension1 and alteration1 as authorized by law1 #bgd1bcj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 ,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 #cfi1gfe1jjj4 ,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 #ec1cgd1jjj4 ,department of defense ,family housing improvement fund ,for the ,department of ,defense ,family ,housing ,improvement ,fund1 #h1cae1jjj1 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 ,department of defense ,military unaccompanied housing improvement fund ,for the ,department of ,defense ,military ,unaccompanied ,housing ,improvement ,fund1 #dig1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for unaccompanied housing initiatives undertaken pursuant to section #bhhc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 providing alternative means of acquiring and improving military unaccompanied housing and supporting facilities4 ,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 ,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 #aae4 ,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 #aaf4 ,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 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #aag4 ,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 facilities4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #aah4 ,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 #aai4 ,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 #abj4 ,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 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #aba4 ,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 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #abb4 ,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 ,april #bjba1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abc4 ,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 #abd4 ,for an additional amount for the accounts and in the amounts specified1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,military ,construction1 ,army1 #de1jjj1jjj2 ,military ,construction1 ,army ,national ,guard1 #ae1ejj1jjj2 ,military ,construction1 ,air ,national ,guard1 #aa1jjj1jjj2 and ,military ,construction1 ,army ,reserve1 #ae1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may only be obligated to carry out construction and cost to complete projects identified in the respective military department's unfunded priority list for fiscal year #bjbf submitted to ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that such projects are subject to authorization prior to obligation and expenditure of funds to carry out construction3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #fj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 or their designee1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress an expenditure plan for funds provided under this section4 #abe4 ,all amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,defense--,military ,construction1 ,army1 ,department of ,defense--,military ,construction1 ,navy and ,marine ,corps1 ,department of ,defense--,military ,construction1 ,air ,force1 and ,department of ,defense--,military ,construction1 ,defense-,wide accounts pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in a ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act specified for fiscal year #bjbf in the funding table in section #dfja of that ,act shall be immediately available and allotted to contract for the full scope of authorized projects4 #abf4 ,notwithstanding section #aaf of this ,act1 funds made available in this ,act or any available unobligated balances from prior appropriations ,acts may be obligated before ,october #a1 #bjbg for fiscal year #bjag1 #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj military construction projects for which project authorization has not lapsed or for which authorization is extended for fiscal year #bjbf by a ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act3 ,provided1 ,that no amounts may be obligated pursuant to 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 #abg4 ,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 #abh4 ,for an additional amount for ,military ,construction1 ,navy and ,marine ,corps1 #gf1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may only be obligated to carry out construction projects specified in a ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for fiscal year #bjbf in the funding table in section #dfja of that ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or their designee1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress an expenditure plan for funds provided under this section4 #abi4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to carry out the closure or realignment of the ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantnamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 #acj4 7a7 7#a7 ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing the current and projected capacity1 patient load1 staffing requirements1 and outstanding infrastructure needs at the ,general ,leonard ,wood ,army ,community ,hospital in ,fort ,leonard ,wood1 ,missouri4 7#b7 ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 assess the role of the hospital specified in such paragraph in supporting medical readiness and emergency care for active duty members of the ,armed ,forces1 dependents of such members1 and retirees2 7,b7 evaluate potential impacts to access and quality of care1 including in the surrounding community1 if the hospital were to be realigned1 downgraded1 or have its scope of services reduced2 and 7,c7 assess how the hospital supports the functions and mission of ,fort ,leonard ,wood1 ,missouri1 including training activities and programs4 7b7 7#a7 ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing the current condition of military family housing at ,fort ,leonard ,wood1 ,missouri1 including ongoing or planned renovation and upgrade projects1 timelines for completion1 and any challenges affecting such improvements4 7#b7 ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the total estimated cost of conducting all necessary renovation and replacement activities for deficient family housing units1 the number of units in need of replacement1 and a detailed plan for carrying out those activities2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the impact of housing conditions on quality of life and readiness of members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents2 7,c7 recommendations for addressing any identified shortcomings2 and 7,d7 the findings from consultations with military families who live in housing units at ,fort ,leonard ,wood4 ,,ii ,,department ,,of ,,veterans ,,affairs ,veterans benefits administration ,,compensation ,,and ,,pensions 7,,including ,,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 #bda1idg1fjc1jjj1 which shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that not to exceed #bi1ded1fdg of the amount made available for fiscal year #bjbg 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 #bj1jeg1hda1jjj1 which shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 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 #ba of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #ig1hic1jjj1 which shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 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 ,that1 during fiscal year #bjbf1 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 #bff1gcf1hdb4 ,,vocational ,,rehabilitation ,,loans ,,program ,,account ,for the cost of direct loans1 #de1dbh1 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 #a1cid1ddb4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct loan program1 #ejg1bed1 which may be paid to the appropriation for ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration4 ,,native ,,american ,,veteran ,,housing ,,loan ,,program ,,account ,for the cost of direct loans1 #f1hfe1bce1 as authorized by subchapter ,v 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 funds made available under this heading are available to subsidize gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans not to exceed #ge1jjj1jjj4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses to carry out the direct loan program authorized by subchapter ,v of chapter #cg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #e1hde1bda4 ,,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 #c1hgi1jjj1jjj3 ,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 ,that1 of the funds made available under this heading1 not to exceed #aj percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,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 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 monthly assistance allowances authorized by section #cbb7;d7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 grants authorized by section #eba;,a of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and administrative expenses necessary to carry out sections #cbb7;d7 and #eba;,a of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and hospital care and medical services authorized by section #aghg of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 #ei1heh1jjj1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 which shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount made available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 under this heading1 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided further1 ,that of the #ge1jci1jjj1jjj to become available on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 previously appropriated under this heading in the ,full-,year ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbe 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aai-d71 #ae1hhi1jjj1jjj is hereby rescinded3 ,provided further1 ,that1 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 ,that1 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 ,that1 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 ,affairs3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that sufficient amounts appropriated under this heading for medical supplies and equipment are available for the acquisition of prosthetics designed specifically for female veterans3 ,provided further1 ,that nothing in section #bjdd7;e7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be construed as limiting amounts that may be made available under this heading for fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg in this or prior ,acts4 ,,medical ,,community ,,care ,for necessary expenses for furnishing health care to individuals pursuant to chapter #ag of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 at non-,department facilities1 #ch1gjj1jjj1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 which shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount made available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 under this heading1 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,,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 #ab1jjj1jjj1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 which shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount made available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 under this heading1 #cej1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided further1 ,that1 of the #ab1gjj1jjj1jjj to become available on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 previously appropriated under this heading in the ,full-,year ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbe 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aai-d71 #faj1jjj1jjj is hereby rescinded4 ,,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 services2 #c1jjj1jjj1 which shall be in addition to funds previously appropriated under this heading that become available on ,october #a1 #bjbe2 and1 in addition1 #aa1gjj1jjj1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 which shall become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the amount made available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 under this heading1 #ejj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,,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 #idc1jjj1jjj1 plus reimbursements1 shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that sufficient amounts appropriated under this heading are available for prosthetic research specifically for female veterans1 and for toxic exposure research4 ,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 #dig1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #aj percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,departmental administration ,,general ,,administration 7,,including ,,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 #ddj1jjj1jjj1 which shall be for the offices and in the amounts specified under this heading in the report accompanying this ,act1 of which not to exceed #aj percent for each such office shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,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 #bgg1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #aj percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,,information ,,technology ,,systems 7,,including ,,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 #e1ijh1jjj1jjj1 plus reimbursements3 ,provided1 ,that #a1dah1daf1jjj shall be for pay and associated costs1 of which not to exceed #c percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that #d1dhh1hbi1jjj shall be for operations and maintenance1 of which not to exceed #e percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and of which #aah1ijj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 for the purpose of facility activations related to projects funded by the ,construction1 ,major ,projects1 ,construction1 ,minor ,projects1 ,medical ,facilities1 ,national ,cemetery ,administration1 ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 and ,general ,administration accounts3 ,provided further1 ,that #gee1jjj shall be for information technology systems development1 and shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available for salaries and expenses1 operations and maintenance1 and information technology systems development 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 development may be transferred among projects or to newly defined projects3 ,provided further1 ,that no project may be increased or decreased by more than #c1jjj1jjj 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 elapsed4 ,,veterans ,,electronic ,,health ,,record ,for activities related to implementation1 preparation1 development1 interface1 management1 rollout1 and maintenance of a ,veterans ,electronic ,health ,record system1 including contractual costs associated with operations authorized by section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and salaries and expenses of employees hired under titles #e and #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 #c1dhh1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress quarterly reports detailing obligations1 expenditures1 and deployment implementation by facility1 including any changes from the deployment plan or schedule3 ,provided further1 ,that the funds provided in this account shall only be available to the ,office of the ,deputy ,secretary1 to be administered by that ,office3 ,provided further1 ,that #be percent of the funds made available under this heading shall not be available until ,july #a1 #bjbf1 and are contingent upon the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs providing to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a plan by ,june #a1 #bjbf1 containing the following3 7#a7 an updated life-cycle cost estimate for the ,,ehrm program based on the ,department's acceleration of deployments announced in ,march #bjbe2 7#b7 an updated facility-by-facility deployment schedule for all facilities to receive the ,,ehrm program2 7#c7 a certification that all ,,va facilities using the new ,,ehr on or before ,april #a1 #bjbd1 have exceeded or met certain health care performance baseline metrics indicating they have returned to their service delivery levels in place prior to the deployment of the new ,,ehr2 and 7#d7 a description of the projected ,federal ,,va staffing levels1 contract support1 and other relevant activities required1 and the resources required to fund those activities1 to meet the deployment goal as outlined in 7#b71 including target ,federal and contracted staffing levels at ,,va ,central ,office and1 each local ,,va medical center with a slated deployment in #bjbf and #bjbg1 as well as contract support to provide technical and other change management support to carry out the deployments4 ,,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 #dja et seq471 #bif1jjj1jjj1 of which not to exceed #aj percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 ,,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 #a1cid1jjj1jjj1 of which #fba1fae1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 and of which #ggb1che1jjj 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 planning1 cost estimating1 and design for major medical facility projects and major medical facility leases and investment strategy studies funded through the advance planning fund and the planning and design activities funded through the design fund1 staffing expenses1 and funds provided for the purchase1 security1 and maintenance of land for the ,national ,cemetery ,administration and the ,veterans ,health ,administration through the land acquisition line item1 none of the funds made available under this heading shall be used for any project that has not been notified to ,congress through the budgetary process or that has not been approved by the ,congress through statute1 joint resolution1 or in the explanatory statement accompanying such ,act and presented to the ,president at the time of enrollment3 ,provided further1 ,that funds provided for the ,veterans ,health ,administration through the land acquisition line item shall be only for projects included on the five year development plan notified to ,congress through the budgetary process3 ,provided further1 ,that such sums as may be necessary shall be available to reimburse the ,general ,administration account for payment of salaries and expenses of all ,office of ,construction and ,facilities ,management employees to support the full range of capital infrastructure services provided1 including minor construction and leasing services3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading for fiscal year #bjbf1 for each approved project shall be obligated3 7#a7 by the awarding of a construction documents contract by ,september #cj1 #bjbf2 and 7#b7 by the awarding of a construction contract by ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,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 above3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding the requirements of section #hajd7;a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 amounts made available under this heading for seismic program management activities shall be available for the completion of both new and existing seismic projects of the ,department4 ,,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 #bdjf 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 #gji1jjj1jjj1 of which #dfg1idj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 and of which #bda1jfj1jjj shall remain available until expended1 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 #aga1jjj1jjj1 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 #fj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,cost of war toxic exposures fund ,for investment in the delivery of veterans' health care associated with exposure to environmental hazards1 the expenses incident to the delivery of veterans' health care and benefits associated with exposure to environmental hazards1 and medical and other research relating to exposure to environmental hazards1 as authorized by section #cbd of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and in addition to the amounts otherwise available for such purposes in the appropriations provided in this or prior ,acts1 including the ,fiscal ,responsibility ,act of #bjbc 7,public ,law #aah-e71 #eb1fgf1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,administrative provisions 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bja4 ,any appropriation for fiscal year #bjbf for ,compensation and ,pensions1 ,readjustment ,benefits1 and ,veterans ,insurance and ,indemnities may be transferred as necessary to any other of the mentioned appropriations3 ,provided1 ,that1 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 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bjb4 ,amounts made available for the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjbf1 in this or any other ,act1 under the ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,community ,care1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 and ,medical ,facilities accounts may be transferred among the accounts3 ,provided1 ,that any transfers among the ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,community ,care1 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 among the ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,community ,care1 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 ,projects 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 #bjbe4 #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 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bjh4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 during fiscal year #bjbf1 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 #bjbf 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 #bjbf 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 services shall be available until expended4 7,,including ,,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 ,management1 the ,office of ,employment ,discrimination ,complaint ,adjudication1 and the ,alternative ,dispute ,resolution function within the ,office of ,human ,resources and ,administration for all services provided at rates which will recover actual costs but not to exceed #acd1cdb1jjj for the ,office of ,resolution ,management1 #g1fjg1jjj for the ,office of ,employment ,discrimination ,complaint ,adjudication1 and #g1ehf1jjj for the ,alternative ,dispute ,resolution function within the ,office of ,human ,resources and ,administration3 ,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 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 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bab4 ,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 #bac4 ,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 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bad4 ,such sums as may be deposited into the ,medical ,care ,collections ,fund pursuant to section #agbi;,a of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 may be transferred to the ,medical ,services and ,medical ,community ,care accounts to remain available until expended for the purposes of these accounts4 #bae4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may enter into agreements with ,federally ,qualified ,health ,centers in the ,state of ,alaska and ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal organizations which are party to the ,alaska ,native ,health ,compact with the ,indian ,health ,service1 to provide healthcare1 including behavioral health and dental care1 to veterans in rural ,alaska4 ,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 which are not within the boundaries of the municipality of ,anchorage or the ,fairbanks ,north ,star ,borough4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #baf4 ,such sums as may be deposited into 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 #bag4 ,not later than #cj days after the end of each fiscal quarter1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a report on the financial status of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for the preceding quarter3 ,provided1 ,that1 at a minimum1 the report shall include the direction contained in the paragraph entitled ,quarterly reporting1 under the heading ,general ,administration in the joint explanatory statement accompanying ,public ,law #aad-bbc4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bah4 ,amounts made available under the ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,community ,care1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 ,medical ,facilities1 ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 ,board of ,veterans ,appeals1 ,general ,administration1 and ,national ,cemetery ,administration accounts for fiscal year #bjbf may be transferred to or from the ,information ,technology ,systems account3 ,provided1 ,that such transfers may not result in a more than #aj percent aggregate increase in the total amount made available by this ,act for the ,information ,technology ,systems account3 ,provided further1 ,that1 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 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bai4 ,of the amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjbf for ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,community ,care1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 ,medical ,facilities1 ,construction1 ,minor ,projects1 and ,information ,technology ,systems1 up to #fed1ied1jjj1 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 #bega7 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 ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that section #bbj of title ,,ii of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-db1 as continued by section #aaja7;a77#aj7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aai-d1 is repealed4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bbj4 ,of the amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs which become available on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 for ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,community ,care1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 and ,medical ,facilities1 up to #gci1iah1jjj1 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 #bega7 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 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bba4 ,such sums as may be deposited into 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 #bega72 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 #dejj73 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding section #agjd7;b77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #begc71 amounts transferred to the ,joint ,department of ,defense--,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund shall remain available until expended4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bbb4 ,of the amounts available in this title for ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,community ,care1 ,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 #bbc4 ,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 #bbd4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress of all bid savings in a major construction project 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 #bbe4 ,none of the funds made available for ,construction1 ,major ,projects may be used for a project in excess of the scope specified for that project in the original justification data provided to the ,congress as part of the request for appropriations unless the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs receives approval from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #bbf4 ,not later than #cj days after the end of each fiscal quarter1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a quarterly report containing performance measures and data from each ,veterans ,benefits ,administration ,regional ,office3 ,provided1 ,that1 at a minimum1 the report shall include the direction contained in the section entitled ,disability claims backlog1 under the heading ,general ,operating ,expenses1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration in the joint explanatory statement accompanying ,public ,law #aad-bbc3 ,provided further1 ,that the report shall also include information on the number of appeals pending at the ,veterans ,benefits ,administration as well as the ,board of ,veterans ,appeals on a quarterly basis4 #bbg4 ,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 #bbh4 ,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 #a1jjj1jjj4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bbi4 ,amounts made available for the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjbf1 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 receive approval of that request4 #bcj4 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may not reprogram funds among major construction projects or programs if such instance of reprogramming will exceed a cumulative #g1jjj1jjj1 unless such reprogramming is approved by the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #bca4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that the toll-free suicide hotline under section #agbj;,f7h7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7#a7 provides to individuals who contact the hotline immediate assistance from a trained professional2 and 7#b7 adheres to all requirements of the ,american ,association of ,suicidology4 7b7 7#a7 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to enforce or otherwise carry out any ,executive action that prohibits the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs from appointing an individual to occupy a vacant civil service position1 or establishing a new civil service position1 at the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs with respect to such a position relating to the hotline specified in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term civil service has the meaning given such term in section #baja7a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 the term ,executive action includes-- 7i7 any ,executive order1 ,presidential memorandum1 or other action by the ,president2 and 7ii7 any agency policy1 order1 or other directive4 7c7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall conduct a study on the effectiveness of the hotline specified in subsection 7a7 during the #e-year period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjaf1 based on an analysis of national suicide data and data collected from such hotline4 7#b7 ,at a minimum1 the study required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 determine the number of veterans who contact the hotline specified in subsection 7a7 and who receive follow up services from the hotline or mental health services from the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs thereafter2 7,b7 determine the number of veterans who contact the hotline who are not referred to1 or do not continue receiving1 mental health care who commit suicide2 and 7,c7 determine the number of veterans described in subparagraph 7,a7 who commit or attempt suicide4 #bcb4 ,effective during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjah1 and ending on ,january #a1 #bjbg1 none of the funds made available to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs by this or any other ,act may be obligated or expended in contravention of the ,veterans ,health ,administration ,clinical ,preventive ,services ,guidance ,statement on the ,veterans ,health ,administration's ,screening for ,breast ,cancer ,guidance published on ,may #aj1 #bjag1 as issued by the ,veterans ,health ,administration ,national ,center for ,health ,promotion and ,disease ,prevention4 #bcc4 7a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for the ,medical ,services account may be used to provide-- 7#a7 fertility counseling and treatment using assisted reproductive technology to a covered veteran or the spouse of a covered veteran2 or 7#b7 adoption reimbursement to a covered veteran4 7b7 ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term service-connected has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered veteran means a veteran1 as such term is defined in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 who has a service-connected disability that results in the inability of the veteran to procreate without the use of fertility treatment4 7#c7 ,the term assisted reproductive technology means benefits relating to reproductive assistance provided to a member of the ,armed ,forces who incurs a serious injury or illness on active duty pursuant to section #ajgd7;c77#d77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as described in the memorandum on the subject of ,policy for ,assisted ,reproductive ,services for the ,benefit of ,seriously or ,severely ,ill_/,injured 7,category ,,ii or ,,iii7 ,active ,duty ,service ,members issued by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs on ,april #c1 #bjab1 and the guidance issued to implement such policy1 including any limitations on the amount of such benefits available to such a member except that-- 7,a7 the time periods regarding embryo cryopreservation and storage set forth in part ,,iii7,g7 and in part ,,iv7,h7 of such memorandum shall not apply2 and 7,b7 such term includes embryo cryopreservation and storage without limitation on the duration of such cryopreservation and storage4 7#d7 ,the term adoption reimbursement means reimbursement for the adoption-related expenses for an adoption that is finalized after the date of the enactment of this ,act under the same terms as apply under the adoption reimbursement program of the ,department of ,defense1 as authorized in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acda4ji1 including the reimbursement limits and requirements set forth in such instruction4 7c7 ,amounts made available for the purposes specified in subsection 7a7 of this section are subject to the requirements for funds contained in section #ejh of division ,h of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada74 #bcd4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act or any other ,act for the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs may be used in a manner that is inconsistent with3 7#a7 section #hdb 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 #bejf72 or 7#b7 section #haaj7;a77#e7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bce4 ,section #hdb of ,public ,law #aji-aae shall not apply to conversion of an activity or function of the ,veterans ,health ,administration1 ,veterans ,benefits ,administration1 or ,national ,cemetery ,administration to contractor performance by a business concern that is at least #ea percent owned by one or more ,indian ,tribes as defined in section #ecjd7;e7 of title #be1 ,united ,states ,code1 or one or more ,native ,hawaiian ,organizations as defined in section #fcg7;a77#ae7 of title #ae1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bcf4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall discontinue collecting and using ,social ,security account numbers to authenticate individuals in all information systems of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for all individuals not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may collect and use a ,social ,security account number to identify an individual1 in accordance with section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 in an information system of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs if and only if the use of such number is necessary to3 7#a7 obtain or provide information the ,secretary requires from an information system that is not under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 7#b7 comply with a law1 regulation1 or court order2 7#c7 perform anti-fraud activities2 or 7#d7 identify a specific individual where no adequate substitute is available4 7c7 ,the matter in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall supersede section #bcg of division ,a of ,public ,law #aah-db4 #bcg4 ,for funds provided to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for each of fiscal year #bjbf and #bjbg for ,medical ,services1 section #bci of division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-bbc shall apply4 #bch4 ,none of the funds appropriated in this or prior appropriations ,acts or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs may be used to transfer any amounts from the ,filipino ,veterans ,equity ,compensation ,fund to any other account within the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 #bci4 ,of the funds provided to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for each of fiscal year #bjbf and fiscal year #bjbg for ,medical ,services1 funds may be used in each year to carry out and expand the child care program authorized by section #bje of ,public ,law #aaa-afc1 notwithstanding subsection 7e7 of such section4 #bdj4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available in this title may be used by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to enter into an agreement related to resolving a dispute or claim with an individual that would restrict in any way the individual from speaking to members of ,congress or their staff on any topic not otherwise prohibited from disclosure by ,federal law or required by ,executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national defense or the conduct of foreign affairs4 #bda4 ,for funds provided to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for each of fiscal year #bjbf and #bjbg1 section #beh of division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-bbc shall apply4 #bdb4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to deny an ,inspector ,general funded under this ,act timely access to any records1 documents1 or other materials available to the department or agency over which that ,inspector ,general has responsibilities under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #dja et seq471 or to prevent or impede the access of the ,inspector ,general to such records1 documents1 or other materials1 under any provision of law1 except a provision of law that expressly refers to such ,inspector ,general and expressly limits the right of access4 7b7 ,a department or agency covered by this section shall provide its ,inspector ,general access to all records1 documents1 and other materials in a timely manner4 7c7 ,each ,inspector ,general shall ensure compliance with statutory limitations on disclosure relevant to the information provided by the establishment over which that ,inspector ,general has responsibilities under the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #dja et seq474 7d7 ,each ,inspector ,general covered by this section shall report to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives within #e calendar days of any failure by any department or agency covered by this section to comply with this requirement4 #bdc4 ,none of the funds made available in this ,act may be used in a manner that would increase wait times for veterans who seek care at medical facilities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 #bdd4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act to the ,veterans ,health ,administration may be used in fiscal year #bjbf to convert any program which received specific purpose funds in fiscal year #bjbe to a general purpose funded program unless the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs submits written notification of any such proposal to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress at least #cj days prior to any such action and an approval is issued by the ,committees4 #bde4 ,for funds provided to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for each of fiscal year #bjbf and #bjbg1 section #bdh of division ,a of ,public ,law #aad-bbc shall apply4 #bdf4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to conduct research commencing on or after the date of enactment of this ,act1 that uses any canine1 feline1 or non-human primate unless the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs approves such research specifically and in writing pursuant to subsection 7b74 7b7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may approve the conduct of research commencing on or after the date of enactment of this ,act1 using canines1 felines1 or non-human primates if the ,secretary certifies that-- 7,a7 the scientific objectives of the research can only be met by using such canines1 felines1 or non-human primates and cannot be met using other animal models1 in vitro models1 computational models1 human clinical studies1 or other research alternatives2 7,b7 such scientific objectives are necessary to advance research benefiting veterans and are directly related to an illness or injury that is combat-related as defined by #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adac7;e72 7,c7 the research is consistent with the revised ,department of ,veterans ,affairs canine research policy document dated ,december #ae1 #bjag1 including any subsequent revisions to such document2 and 7,d7 ethical considerations regarding minimizing the harm experienced by canines1 felines1 or non-human primates are included in evaluating the scientific necessity of the research4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may not delegate the authority under this subsection4 7c7 ,if the ,secretary approves any new research pursuant to subsection 7b71 not later than #cj days before the commencement of such research1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7#a7 the nature of the research to be conducted using canines1 felines1 or non-human primates2 7#b7 the date on which the ,secretary approved the research2 7#c7 the ,,usda pain category on the approved use2 7#d7 the justification for the determination of the ,secretary that the scientific objectives of such research could only be met using canines1 felines1 or non-human primates1 and methods used to make such determination2 7#e7 the frequency and duration of such research2 and 7#f7 the protocols in place to ensure the necessity1 safety1 and efficacy of the research1 and animal welfare4 7d7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biannually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to such ,committees a report describing-- 7#a7 any research being conducted by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs using canines1 felines1 or non-human primates as of the date of the submittal of the report2 7#b7 the circumstances under which such research was conducted using canines1 felines1 or non-human primates2 7#c7 the justification for using canines1 felines1 or non-human primates to conduct such research2 7#d7 the protocols in place to ensure the necessity1 safety1 and efficacy of such research2 and 7#e7 the development and adoption of alternatives to canines1 felines1 or non-human primate research4 7e7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs must submit to voluntary ,u4,s4 ,department of ,agriculture inspections of canine1 feline1 and non-human primate research facilities4 7f7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to such ,committees a report describing-- 7#a7 any violations of the ,animal ,welfare ,act1 the ,public ,health ,service ,policy on ,humane ,care and ,use of ,laboratory ,animals1 or other ,department of ,veterans ,affairs policies related to oversight of animal research found during that quarter in ,,va research facilities2 7#b7 immediate corrective actions taken2 and 7#c7 specific actions taken to prevent their recurrence4 7g7 ,the ,department shall implement a plan under which the ,secretary will eliminate the research conducted using canines1 felines1 or non-human primates by not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #bdg4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may use amounts appropriated or otherwise made available in this title to ensure that the ratio of veterans to full-time employment equivalents within any program of rehabilitation conducted under chapter #ca of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 does not exceed #abe veterans to one full-time employment equivalent4 7b7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the programs of rehabilitation conducted under chapter #ca of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of the veteran-to-staff ratio for each such program2 and 7#b7 recommendations for such action as the ,secretary considers necessary to reduce the veteran-to-staff ratio for each such program4 #bdh4 ,amounts made available for the ,veterans ,health ,administration1 ,medical ,community ,care account in this or any other ,act for fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg may be used for expenses that would otherwise be payable from the ,veterans ,choice ,fund established by section #hjb of the ,veterans ,access1 ,choice1 and ,accountability ,act1 as amended 7#ch ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note74 #bdi4 ,obligations and expenditures applicable to the ,medical ,services account in fiscal years #bjag through #bjai for aid to state homes 7as authorized by section #agda of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall remain in the ,medical ,community ,care account for such fiscal years4 #bej4 ,of the amounts made available for the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for fiscal year #bjbf1 in this or any other ,act1 under the ,veterans ,health ,administration--,medical ,services1 ,veterans ,health ,administration--,medical ,community ,care1 ,veterans ,health ,administration--,medical ,support and ,compliance1 ,veterans ,health ,administration--,medical ,facilities1 and ,cost of ,war ,toxic ,exposures ,fund1 accounts1 #a1dbi1aha1jjj shall be made available for gender-specific care and programmatic efforts to deliver care for women veterans2 #fig1hjj1jjj shall be made available for suicide prevention outreach programs2 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,caregivers program2 #db1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,national ,center for ,post-,traumatic ,stress ,disorder2 #gj1jjj1jjj shall be made available for the ,neurology ,centers of ,excellence2 #cdb1dee1jjj shall be made available for rural health care2 #c1dei1aba1jjj shall be made available for veterans' homelessness programs2 #f1cef1jjj1jjj shall be made available for telehealth for veterans2 #gji1egc1jjj shall be made available for opioid prevention and treatment programs2 and1 #cf1hgi1jjj shall be made available for the ,intimate ,partner ,violence ,assistance ,program4 #bea4 ,of the unobligated balances available in fiscal year #bjbf in the ,recurring ,expenses ,transformational ,fund established in section #bdc of division ,j of ,public ,law #aad-aac1 and in addition to any funds otherwise made available for such purposes in this1 prior1 or subsequent fiscal years1 #ijj1jjj1jjj shall be available for constructing1 altering1 extending1 and improving medical facilities of the ,veterans ,health ,administration1 including all supporting activities and required contingencies1 during the period of availability of the ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that prior to obligation of any of the funds provided in this section1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs must provide a plan for the execution of the funds appropriated in this section to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress and such ,committees issue an approval1 or absent a response1 a period of #cj days has elapsed4 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #beb4 ,of the #ge1jci1jjj1jjj to become available on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 previously appropriated under the heading ,veterans ,health ,administration--,medical ,services in the ,full-,year ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbe 7division ,a of ,public ,law #aai-d71 #b1jcj1jjj1jjj shall be transferred to ,veterans ,health ,administration--,medical ,facilities4 #bec4 ,not later than #cj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress an expenditure plan for funds made available in this ,act and any available unobligated balances from prior ,acts1 including the ,fiscal ,responsibility ,act of #bjbc 7,public ,law #aah-e71 for the ,cost of ,war ,toxic ,exposures ,fund3 ,provided1 ,that the budget resource categories supporting the ,veterans ,health ,administration shall be reported by the subcategories ,medical ,services1 ,medical ,community ,care1 ,medical ,support and ,compliance1 and ,medical and ,prosthetic ,research3 ,provided further1 ,that not later than #cj days after the end of each fiscal quarter1 the ,secretary shall submit a quarterly report on the status of the funds1 including1 at a minimum1 an update on obligations by program1 project or activity4 #bed4 ,any amounts transferred to the ,secretary and administered by a corporation referred to in section #gcfd7;b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 between ,october #a1 #bjag and ,september #cj1 #bjah for purposes of carrying out an order placed with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs pursuant to section #aece of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are available for obligation pursuant to section #gcfd7;b77#a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 are to remain available for the liquidation of valid obligations incurred by such corporation during the period of performance of such order1 provided that the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs determines that such amounts need to remain available for such liquidation4 #bee4 ,none of the funds in this or any other ,act may be used to close ,department of ,veterans ,affairs hospitals1 domiciliaries1 or clinics1 conduct an environmental assessment1 or to diminish healthcare services at existing ,veterans ,health ,administration medical facilities as part of a planned realignment of services until the ,secretary provides to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress a report including 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 ,department medical facility and availability of local specialty and primary care4 #bef4 ,unobligated balances available under the headings ,construction1 ,major ,projects and ,construction1 ,minor ,projects may be obligated by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs for a facility pursuant to section #b7;e77#a7 of the ,communities ,helping ,invest through ,property and ,improvements ,needed for ,veterans ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-bid2 #ch ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc note71 as amended1 to provide additional funds or to fund an escalation clause under such section of such ,act3 ,provided1 ,that before such unobligated balances are obligated pursuant to this section1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall request from the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress the authority to obligate such unobligated balances and such ,committees issue an approval1 or absent a response1 a period of #cj days has elapsed3 ,provided further1 ,that the request to obligate such unobligated balances must provide ,congress notice that the entity described in section #b7;a77#b7 of ,public ,law #aad-bid1 as amended1 has exhausted available cost containment approaches as set forth in the agreement under section #b7;c7 of such ,public ,law4 #beg4 7a7 ,none of the funds appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs may be obligated1 awarded1 or expended to procure or purchase covered information technology equipment in cases where the manufacturer1 bidder1 or offeror1 or any subsidiary or parent entity of the manufacturer1 bidder1 or offeror1 of the equipment is an entity1 or parent company of an entity listed on any of the following3 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense's ,chinese ,military ,company ,list2 7#b7 the ,department of the ,treasury's ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military ,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list2 7#c7 the ,department of ,commerce's ,denied ,persons ,list1 ,entity ,list1 or ,military ,end ,user ,list1 if the entity is-- 7,a7 an agency or instrumentality of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 an entity headquartered in the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7,c7 directly or indirectly owned or controlled by an agency1 instrumentality1 or entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 or 7#d7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security's ,uyghur ,forced ,labor ,prevention ,act ,entity ,list4 7b7 ,applicability to third parties ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 also applies in cases in which the ,secretary has contracted with a third party for the procurement1 purchase1 or expenditure of funds on any of the equipment and software described in such subsection4 7c7 ,definition ,for purposes of this section1 the term covered information technology equipment shall mean the following equipment used in an office environment3 computers1 printers1 or interoperable videoconferencing equipment used in or by the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs directly4 ,covered information technology equipment shall not refer to services that use such equipment1 including cloud services4 #beh4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to pay award or incentive fees for contractors whose performance has been judged to be below satisfactory1 behind schedule1 over budget1 or has failed to meet the basic requirements of a contract1 unless the ,agency 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 program and unless such awards or incentive fees are consistent with section #af4dja7;e77#b7 of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 #bei4 ,the ,department is directed to maintain staffing levels to facilitate the ,department's own goals1 including that benefits claims are adjudicated according to the #abe day goal1 and that healthcare appointments and service are provided in the timeframes required by statute and regulation4 #bfj4 ,the ,department is directed to provide quarterly briefings to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress on the status of implementation of the provisions in ,public ,law #aah-db related to veterans in the ,freely ,associated ,states ,,fas in a way that is consistent with ,congressional intent1 including engagement with ,,fas governments1 a projected timeline for veterans in the ,,fas to receive hospital care and medical services1 and an estimate of the cost of implementation4 #bfa4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs in this ,act may be used in a manner that would-- 7#a7 interfere with the ability of a veteran to participate in a medicinal marijuana program approved by a ,state2 7#b7 deny any services from the ,department to a veteran who is participating in such a program2 or 7#c7 limit or interfere with the ability of a health care provider of the ,department to make appropriate recommendations1 fill out forms1 or take steps to comply with such a program4 #bfb4 ,report on the use of third-party contractors to conduct medical disability examinations of veterans for purposes of obtaining disability compensation 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the use of third-party contractors to conduct medical disability examinations of veterans for purposes of obtaining disability compensation4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of contractors used in each ,state to conduct disability compensation examinations4 7#b7 ,contract performance and quality measures4 7#c7 ,the average miles a veteran is required to travel to attend a contract medical disability examination1 disaggregated by ,state4 7#d7 ,the average wait time for an individual to receive an examination4 7#e7 ,a description of the process at the ,department for handling complaints of veterans about their experience with a contracted medical disability examiner4 #bfc4 7a7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs and ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs and ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report that identifies1 as of the date of the report1 the total number of veterans participating in the housing choice voucher program under section #h7o7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o774 7b7 ,in this section1 the term veteran-- 7#a7 means a person who1 regardless of length of service1 was a member of the armed forces 7as that term is defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7#b7 does not include a person who-- 7,a7 received a dishonorable discharge from the armed forces2 or 7,b7 was discharged or dismissed from the armed forces by reason of the sentence of a general court-martial4 #bfd4 ,national ,cemetery ,administration surveys 7a7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,memorial ,affairs of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs shall continue to-- 7#a7 administer the customer service survey of the ,national ,cemetery ,administration to veterans1 families1 and funeral homes through ongoing survey activities2 and 7#b7 publish the results of such survey4 7b7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than #cj days before the date on which any change is made to the survey described in subsection 7a71 including with respect to methodology1 participants1 or scope1 the ,under ,secretary for ,memorial ,affairs shall submit a description of such change to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #bfe4 ,interment schedule availability at cemeteries under the control of the ,national ,cemetery ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall maintain1 on the publicly accessible website landing page of the ,national ,cemetery ,administration1 a spreadsheet or similar document displaying the most recent interment schedule availability for each operational cemetery under the control of the ,national ,cemetery ,administration4 7b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall-- 7#a7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 make the spreadsheet or similar document described in subsection 7a7 available as required by such subsection2 and 7#b7 once every #cj days thereafter1 update such spreadsheet or similar document4 7c7 ,definition of interment schedule availability ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a proposed definition for the term interment schedule availability that-- 7#a7 generally means the number of business days between the establishment of a case for a deceased individual and the first availability for the interment of the individual2 and 7#b7 takes into account the ability to meet the family's preferred dates1 days of the week1 and times for scheduling the interment4 7d7 ,report on historical data ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on data for interment schedule availability during the five-year period ending on the date on which the report is submitted4 7e7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #bff4 ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall provide to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the current status1 path forward1 and timeline to construct a new medical center of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs in ,reno1 ,nevada1 utilizing in full the funds that have been previously appropriated for such purpose prior to their expiration4 #bfg4 ,limitation on availability of funds for canceling large contracts ,none of the amounts appropriated by this title may be obligated or expended to cancel a contract with a value that exceeds #aj1jjj1jjj until the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs has submitted to the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives an advance notification and written explanation of contingency plans to replace the relevant service being cancelled1 including any necessary change in the ,department's staffing levels4 #bfh4 7a7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and each ,member of ,congress a report on the current backlog in funding for construction and renovation of ,state homes for veterans4 7b7 ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of all unfunded or partially funded applications for construction grants for ,state homes1 including those identified on the priority lists for fiscal year #bjbd and #bjbe4 7#b7 ,the estimated total funding required to fully fund all projects under such pending applications4 7#c7 ,a description of the key hurdles to clearing the backlog of construction grant applications1 including administrative1 regulatory1 and funding-related barriers4 7#d7 ,any recommendations for administrative or legislative action to reduce delays and accelerate the approval and completion of ,state home projects4 7#e7 ,an exploration of potential options for interim or alternative sources of funding to sustain or advance priority projects currently awaiting ,federal support1 including an evaluation of such options for feasibility and potential impact4 7c7 ,the requirement under subsection 7b77#e7 shall not be construed as relieving ,congress of its responsibility to fund ,state homes fully and in a timely manner4 7d7 ,in this section1 the term ,state home has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bfi4 ,no funds appropriated by this title shall be used to reduce staffing1 limit hours of operation1 decrease training opportunities1 curb access to relevant information technology systems1 or otherwise reduce the capacity of the ,veterans ,crisis ,line established under section #agbj;,f7h7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 to respond to and provide resources to veterans in crisis4 #bgj4 ,report on review and implementation of staffing models at ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the efforts of the ,secretary to review and implement staffing models at the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs that will ensure timely1 high quality delivery of health care1 benefits1 and other services furnished by the ,department4 ,such report shall describe the methodology and review process the ,secretary is using to create the staffing models for the ,department4 ,,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 #ae1jjj for official reception and representation expenses2 and insurance of official motor vehicles in foreign countries1 when required by law of such countries1 #ajh1bha1jjj 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 #di1jjj1jjj1 of which #c1jjj1jjj shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that #d1bef1jjj shall be available for the purpose of providing financial assistance as described and in accordance with the process and reporting procedures set forth 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 #b1jjj for official reception and representation expenses1 #aah1ghj1dej1 of which not to exceed #ae1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,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 #gi1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 of which #b1jgb1jjj 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 ,mississippi3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading from funds available in the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund1 #bg1jjj1jjj shall be paid from the general fund of the ,treasury to the ,trust ,fund4 ,administrative provision #cja4 ,amounts deposited into the special account established under #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggbg are appropriated and shall be available until expended to support activities at the ,army ,national ,military ,cemeteries4 ,,iv ,,general ,,provisions #dja4 ,no part of any appropriation contained in this ,act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein4 #djb4 ,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 #djc4 ,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 #djd4 ,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 #dje4 ,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 #djf4 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 #djg4 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 #djh4 ,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 #dji4 ,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 #daj4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used in contravention of section #aja7;e77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #daa4 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 #dab4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under section #eejb of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 in any case arising out of the administration by the ,secretary of laws and benefits under such title1 to report a person who is deemed mentally incapacitated1 mentally incompetent1 or to be experiencing an extended loss of consciousness as a person who has been adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection 7d77#d7 or 7g77#d7 of section #ibb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 without the order or finding of a judge1 magistrate1 or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others4 #dac4 7a7 ,each department or agency funded in this or any other appropriations ,act for fiscal year #bjbf shall1 no later than #fj days after enactment of this ,act1 report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on funds that are allotted and available for obligation as of the end of the reporting period and on obligations as of the end of the reporting period3 ,provided1 ,that such report shall be delineated by3 7#a7 program1 project1 and activity level2 7#b7 public law making such funds available2 and 7#c7 period of availability3 ,provided further1 ,that such reports shall be transmitted to the ,committees monthly thereafter1 on the fifteenth of each such month1 during the period of availability of the relevant funds4 7b7 ,the term reporting period as used in this section means the month that precedes the date on which the department or agency transmits the report to the ,committees4 ,this division may be cited as the ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 ,b ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf ,the following sums are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 for ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and for other purposes1 namely3 ,i ,,agricultural ,,programs ,processing1 research1 and marketing ,office of the secretary 7,,including ,,transfers ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary1 #ea1gib1jjj of which not to exceed #g1jjj1jjj shall be available for the immediate ,office of the ,secretary1 of which #fej1jjj shall be for the establishment of a ,seafood ,industry ,liaison2 not to exceed #a1hif1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,homeland ,security2 not to exceed #e1aij1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,tribal ,relations1 of which #a1jjj1jjj shall be to continue a ,tribal ,public ,health ,resource ,center at a land grant university with existing indigenous public health expertise to expand current partnerships and collaborative efforts with indigenous groups to improve the delivery of public health services and functions in ,american ,indian communities focusing on indigenous food sovereignty2 not to exceed #f1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,partnerships and ,public ,engagement1 of which #a1ejj1jjj shall be for #g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;c77#e72 not to exceed #ba1gjf1jjj shall be available for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration1 of which #bj1jjj1jjj 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 ,department3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available by this ,act to an agency in the ,administration mission area for salaries and expenses are available to fund up to one administrative support staff for the ,office2 not to exceed #d1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,assistant ,secretary for ,congressional ,relations and ,intergovernmental ,affairs to carry out the programs funded by this ,act1 including programs involving intergovernmental affairs and liaison within the executive branch2 and not to exceed #f1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,communications3 ,provided further1 ,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 ,provided further1 ,that no appropriation for any office shall be increased or decreased by more than #e percent3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #bb1jjj 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 ,provided further1 ,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 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,congressional ,relations and ,intergovernmental ,affairs shall 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 agency3 ,provided further1 ,that during any #cj day notification period referenced in section #gaf of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall take no action to begin implementation of the action that is subject to section #gaf of this ,act or make any public announcement of such action in any form4 ,executive operations ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,chief ,,economist ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,chief ,economist1 #cj1ejj1jjj1 of which #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for grants or cooperative agreements for policy research under #g ,u4,s4,c4 #caee3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #b1dej1jjj shall be for an interdisciplinary center based at a land grant university focused on agricultural policy relevant to the ,midwest region which will provide private entities1 policymakers1 and the public with timely insights and targeted economic solutions3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #ejj1jjj shall be available to carry out section #bbd of subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibd71 as amended by section #abejd of ,public ,law #aae-ccd4 ,,office ,,of ,,hearings ,,and ,,appeals ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,hearings and ,appeals1 #af1jjj1jjj4 ,,office ,,of ,,budget ,,and ,,program ,,analysis ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,budget and ,program ,analysis1 #ad1ifg1jjj4 ,office of the chief information officer ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer1 #ia1jjj1jjj1 of which not less than #gg1dbh1jjj is for cybersecurity requirements of the department4 ,office of the chief financial officer ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,chief ,financial ,officer1 #f1hfg1jjj4 ,office of the assistant secretary for civil rights ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights1 #a1dff1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available by this ,act to an agency in the ,civil ,rights mission area for salaries and expenses are available to fund up to one administrative support staff for the ,office4 ,office of civil rights ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,civil ,rights1 #cg1jjj1jjj4 ,agriculture buildings and facilities 7,,including ,,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 #bb1fjc1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,hazardous materials management 7,,including ,,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 ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fija et seq471 #c1jjj1jjj1 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 safety1 security1 and protection ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,safety1 ,security1 and ,protection1 #bj1hjj1jjj4 ,office of inspector general ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,inspector ,general1 including employment pursuant to the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7,public ,law #ie-deb2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 #aaa1efa1jjj1 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 #aigh 7,public ,law #ie-deb2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app471 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 the ,inspector ,general ,act of #aigh 7,public ,law #ie-deb2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #accg of the ,agriculture and ,food ,act of #aiha 7,public ,law #ig-ih74 ,office of the general counsel ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,general ,counsel1 #fj1ecg1jjj4 ,office of ethics ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,ethics1 #d1ejj1jjj4 ,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 #a1hhd1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available by this ,act to an agency in the ,research1 ,education1 and ,economics mission area for salaries and expenses are available to fund up to one administrative support staff for the ,office3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #ejj1jjj shall be made available for the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist4 ,economic research service ,for necessary expenses of the ,economic ,research ,service1 #ij1fab1jjj4 ,national agricultural statistics service ,for necessary expenses of the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 #ahg1eac1jjj1 of which up to #df1jjj1jjj 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 7f73 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress in writing at least #cj days prior to discontinuing data collection programs and reports4 ,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 #ajj1jjj and with prior notification and approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress1 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 #a1hbf1ggh1jjj3 ,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 #ejj1jjj1 except for headhouses or greenhouses which shall each be limited to #a1hjj1jjj1 except for #aj buildings to be constructed or improved at a cost not to exceed #a1ajj1jjj each1 and except for four buildings to be constructed at a cost not to exceed #e1jjj1jjj 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 #ejj1jjj1 whichever is greater3 ,provided further1 ,that appropriations hereunder shall be available for entering into lease agreements at any ,agricultural ,research ,service location for the construction of a research facility by a non-,federal entity for use by the ,agricultural ,research ,service and a condition of the lease shall be that any facility shall be owned1 operated1 and maintained by the non-,federal entity and shall be removed upon the expiration or termination of the lease agreement3 ,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 no later than #fj days from the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide a report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,house of ,congress that outlines the current staffing levels and hiring plans in fiscal year #bjbf for each research unit4 ,,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 #db1fej1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 which shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for this account in the table titled ,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the report accompanying this ,act4 ,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 #a1jhi1eaj1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes1 in the amounts1 and for the periods of availability specified in the table titled ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 ,research and ,education ,activities in the report accompanying this ,act1 of which #eei1gfj1jjj shall remain available until expended and of which #b1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that of the amounts provided under this heading1 #ac1efj1jjj shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for this account in the table titled ,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the report accompanying this ,act1 to remain available until expended1 which shall not be subject to section #f7;c7 and section #f7;d7 of the ,research ,facilities ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;d73 ,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 #caeg 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 #efa1gjj1jjj which shall be for the purposes1 in the amounts1 and for the periods of availability specified in the table titled ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 ,extension ,activities in the report accompanying this ,act1 of which #cb1ejj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,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 #da1ajj1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes1 in the amounts1 and for the periods of availability specified in the table titled ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 ,integrated ,activities in the report accompanying this ,act1 of which #h1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 indirect costs shall not be charged against any ,extension ,implementation ,program ,area grant awarded under the ,crop ,protection_/,pest ,management ,program 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf74 ,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 #a1fag1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available by this ,act to an agency in the ,marketing and ,regulatory ,programs mission area for salaries and expenses are available to fund up to one administrative support staff for the ,office4 ,animal and plant health inspection service ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses 7,,including ,,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 #a1afg1ecd1jjj which shall be for the purposes1 in the amounts1 and for the periods of availability specified in the table titled ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service in the report accompanying this ,act1 of which #fja1eea1jjj shall remain available until expended1 of which #aa1chd1jjj shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for this account in the table titled ,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the report accompanying this ,act1 to remain available until expended1 and of which #h1ejj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,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 purchase1 replacement1 operation1 and maintenance of aircraft3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition1 in emergencies which threaten any segment of the agricultural production industry of the ,united ,states1 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 the ,secretary must notify the ,committees on ,appropriations about any transfer of funds in the preceding proviso within #ae days after such transfer being made3 ,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 #bjbf1 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 #bbfh;a1 #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,agricultural marketing service ,,marketing ,,services ,for necessary expenses of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 #bbb1hhg1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the table titled ,agricultural ,marketing ,service--,marketing ,services in the report accompanying this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available for ,dairy ,business ,innovation ,initiatives to carry out section #abeac of ,public ,law #aae-ccd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;d7 shall remain available until expended and the ,secretary shall take measures to ensure an equal distribution of funds between the three regional innovation initiatives that were first established using funds made available under this heading in ,public ,law #aaf-f3 ,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 ,fees may be collected for the cost of standardization activities1 as established by regulation pursuant to law 7#ca ,u4,s4,c4 #igja71 except for the cost of activities relating to the development or maintenance of grain standards under the ,united ,states ,grain ,standards ,act1 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #ga et seq4 ,,limitation ,,on ,,administrative ,,expenses ,not to exceed #fb1eif1jjj 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 7,,section #cb7 7,,including ,,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 #aief 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gdb;a et seq472 7#b7 transfers otherwise provided in this ,act2 and 7#c7 not more than #bc1hhj1jjj for formulation and administration of marketing agreements and orders pursuant to the ,agricultural ,marketing ,agreement ,act of #aicg and the ,agricultural ,act of #aifa 7,public ,law #hg-abh74 ,,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 #a1jjj1jjj4 ,,limitation ,,on ,,inspection ,,and ,,weighing ,,services ,,expenses ,not to exceed #ee1jjj1jjj 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 #a1aag1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available by this ,act to an agency in the ,food ,safety mission area for salaries and expenses are available to fund up to one administrative support staff for the ,office4 ,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 #aj1jjj for representation allowances and for expenses pursuant to section #h of the ,act approved ,august #c1 #aief 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agff71 #a1bbf1jjj1jjj2 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 #bjbf for purposes dedicated solely to inspections and enforcement related to the ,humane ,methods of ,slaughter ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aija et seq473 ,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 ,,ii ,,farm ,,production ,,and ,,conservation ,,programs ,office of the under secretary for farm production and conservation ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,farm ,production and ,conservation1 #a1ebg1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available by this ,act to an agency in the ,farm ,production and ,conservation mission area for salaries and expenses are available to fund up to one administrative support staff for the ,office4 ,farm production and conservation business center ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses 7,,including ,,transfers ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,farm ,production and ,conservation ,business ,center1 #bch1ejj1jjj1 of which #a1jjj1jjj shall be for the implementation of section #ggc of ,public ,law #aag-cbh3 ,provided1 ,that #gj1gdj1jjj of amounts appropriated for the current fiscal year pursuant to section #abda7;a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77 shall be transferred to and merged with this account4 ,farm service agency ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses 7,,including ,,transfers ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 #a1bji1cjg1jjj1 of which not less than #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for the hiring of new employees to fill vacancies and anticipated vacancies at ,farm ,service ,agency county offices and farm loan officers and shall be available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided1 ,that the agency shall submit a report by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year #bjbf to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress 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 of the amount appropriated under this heading1 #fif1eid1jjj shall be made available to county offices1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that1 notwithstanding the preceding proviso1 any funds made available to county offices in the current fiscal year that the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency deems to exceed or not meet the amount needed for the county offices may be transferred to or from the ,farm ,service ,agency for necessary expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds available for any department or agency in this or any other appropriations ,acts1 including prior year ,acts1 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 ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 ,,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 #f1ejj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,agriculture may determine that ,united ,states territories and ,federally recognized ,indian tribes are ,states for the purposes of ,subtitle ,a of such ,act4 ,,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 #g1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,dairy ,,indemnity ,,program 7,,including ,,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 ,,geographically ,,disadvantaged ,,farmers ,,and ,,ranchers ,for necessary expenses to carry out direct reimbursement payments to geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers under section #afba of the ,food ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgib71 #c1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,agricultural ,,credit ,,insurance ,,fund ,,program ,,account 7,,including ,,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 #eacf71 boll weevil loans 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihi71 guaranteed conservation loans 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd et seq471 and relending program 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;c71 to be available from funds in the ,agricultural ,credit ,insurance ,fund1 as follows3 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj for guaranteed farm ownership loans and #c1ajj1jjj1jjj for farm ownership direct loans2 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for unsubsidized guaranteed operating loans and #a1fcc1jjj1jjj for direct operating loans2 emergency loans1 #ad1chh1jjj2 ,indian tribe land acquisition loans1 #bj1jjj1jjj2 guaranteed conservation loans1 #aej1jjj1jjj2 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 #a1jjj1jjj for emergency loans1 to remain available until expended2 #ci1cgj1jjj for farm ownership direct loans1 and #hd1jjj for boll weevil eradication program loans4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs1 #cbf1jec1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of this amount1 #cje1hjc1jjj shall be paid to the appropriation for ,farm ,service ,agency1 ,salaries and ,expenses4 ,funds appropriated by this ,act to the ,agricultural ,credit ,insurance ,program ,account for farm ownership1 operating1 conservation1 and emergency direct loans and loan guarantees 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 #fe1fcg1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that #a1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading in this ,act shall be available for compliance and integrity activities required under section #eaf7;b77#b77;,c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaf7;b77#b77;,c771 and shall be in addition to amounts otherwise provided for such purpose3 ,provided further1 ,that not to exceed #a1jjj shall be available for official reception and representation expenses1 as authorized by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7;i74 ,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 #bbfh;a72 purchase and erection or alteration or improvement of permanent and temporary buildings2 and operation and maintenance of aircraft1 #hie1ged1jjj1 which shall be for the purposes and in the amounts specified in the table titled ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 ,conservation ,operations in the report accompanying this ,act1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,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;a4 ,,watershed ,,and ,,flood ,,prevention ,,operations ,for necessary expenses to carry out preventive measures1 including but not limited to surveys and investigations1 engineering operations1 works of improvement1 and changes in use of land1 in accordance with the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja-ajje and #ajjg-ajji7 and in accordance with the provisions of laws relating to the activities of the ,department1 #eb1cfj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #cb1cfj1jjj shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for this account in the table titled ,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the report accompanying this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that for funds provided by this ,act or any other prior ,act1 the limitation regarding the size of the watershed or subwatershed exceeding two hundred and fifty thousand acres in which such activities can be undertaken shall only apply for activities undertaken for the primary purpose of flood prevention 7including structural and land treatment measures73 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available under this heading1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be allocated to multi-benefit irrigation modernization projects and activities that increase fish or wildlife habitat1 reduce drought impact1 improve water quality or instream flow1 or provide off-channel renewable energy production4 ,,watershed ,,rehabilitation ,,program ,under the authorities of section #ad of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act1 #a1jjj1jjj is provided4 ,,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 7,,including ,,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 business3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall notify the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house and ,senate in writing #ae days prior to the obligation or commitment of any emergency funds from the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation or the transfer or cancellation of any previously obligated ,commodity ,credit ,corporation funds3 ,provided further1 ,that such written notification shall include a detailed spend plan for the anticipated uses of such funds and an expected timeline for program execution if such obligation1 commitment1 transfer1 or cancellation exceeds #ajj1jjj1jjj4 ,,hazardous ,,waste ,,management 7,,limitation ,,on ,,expenses7 ,for the current fiscal year1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation shall not expend more than #ae1jjj1jjj 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 ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fifa74 ,,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 #a1fbj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available by this ,act to an agency in the ,rural ,development mission area for salaries and expenses are available to fund up to one administrative support staff for the ,office4 ,rural development ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses 7,,including ,,transfers ,,of ,,funds7 ,for necessary expenses for carrying out the administration and implementation of ,rural ,development programs1 including activities with institutions concerning the development and operation of agricultural cooperatives2 and for cooperative agreements2 #cea1jhg1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 no less than #ge1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be used for information technology expenses3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding any other provision of law1 funds appropriated under this heading may be used for advertising and promotional activities that support ,rural ,development programs3 ,provided further1 ,that in addition to any other funds appropriated for purposes authorized by section #ejb7;i7 of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adgb7;i771 any amounts collected under such section1 as amended by this ,act1 will immediately be credited to this account and will remain available until expended for such purposes3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for the ,secretary of ,agriculture to carry out a pilot program that assists rural hospitals to improve long-term operations and financial health by providing technical assistance through analysis of current hospital management practices4 ,rural housing service ,,rural ,,housing ,,insurance ,,fund ,,program ,,account 7,,including ,,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 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for section #ejb direct loans2 #e1jjj1jjj shall be for a ,single ,family ,housing ,relending demonstration program for ,native ,american ,tribes2 and #be1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for section #ejb unsubsidized guaranteed loans2 #be1jjj1jjj for section #ejd housing repair loans2 #ej1jjj1jjj for section #eae rental housing2 #djj1jjj1jjj 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 #e1jjj1jjj for section #ebd site development loans2 and #ae1jjj1jjj for section #ead direct farm labor housing loans4 ,for the cost of direct loans1 guaranteed loans1 and grants1 including the cost of modifying loans1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 as follows3 section #ejb direct loans1 #acj1fjj1jjj1 of which #cb1fej1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg2 ,single ,family ,housing ,relending demonstration program for ,native ,american ,tribes1 #b1dfi1jjj2 section #ejd housing repair loans1 #d1ccc1jjj2 repair1 rehabilitation1 and new construction of section #eae rental housing1 #ae1acj1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 section #ebc self-help housing land development loans1 #feg1jjj2 section #ebd site development loans1 #ejb1jjj2 section #ead farm labor housing loans1 #d1gfa1jjj1 to remain available until expended2 and farm labor housing grants1 as authorized by section #eaf of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adhd1 #adhf71 #g1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,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 #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall implement provisions to provide incentives to nonprofit organizations and public housing authorities to facilitate the acquisition of ,rural ,housing ,service 7,,rhs7 multifamily housing properties by such nonprofit organizations and public housing authorities that commit to keep such properties in the ,,rhs multifamily housing program for a period of time as determined by the ,secretary1 with such incentives to include1 but not be limited to1 the following3 allow such nonprofit entities and public housing authorities to earn a ,return on ,investment on the owner's initial equity contributions1 as defined by the ,secretary1 invested in the transaction2 and allow reimbursement of organizational costs associated with owner's oversight of asset referred to as ,asset ,management ,fee of up to #g1ejj per property4 ,in addition1 for the cost of direct loans and grants1 including the cost of modifying loans1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 #cd1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 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 re-amortizing 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 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall1 as part of the preservation and revitalization agreement1 obtain a restrictive use agreement consistent with the terms of the restructuring4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs1 #dab1bed1jjj shall be paid to 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 of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 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 #a1gae1jjj1jjj1 and in addition 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 amounts made available under this heading shall be available for renewal of rental assistance agreements for a maximum of #e1jjj units where the ,secretary determines that a maturing loan for a project cannot reasonably be restructured with another ,,usda loan or modification and the project was operating with rental assistance under section #eba of the ,housing ,act of #aidi3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may enter into rental assistance contracts in maturing properties with existing rental assistance agreements notwithstanding any provision of section #eba of the ,housing ,act of #aidi1 for a term of at least #aj years but not more than #bj years3 ,provided further1 ,that any agreement to enter into a rental assistance contract under section #eba of the ,housing ,act of #aidi for a maturing property shall obligate the owner to continue to maintain the project as decent1 safe1 and sanitary housing and to operate the development in accordance with the ,housing ,act of #aidi1 except that rents shall be based on current ,fair ,market ,rents as established by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development pursuant to #bd ,,cfr #hhh ,subpart ,a1 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f and #cece;d1 to determine the maximum initial rent and adjusted annually by the ,operating ,cost ,adjustment ,factor pursuant to #bd ,,cfr #hhh ,subpart ,b1 unless the ,agency determines that the project's budget-based needs require a higher rent1 in which case the ,agency may approve a budget-based rent level3 ,provided further1 ,that rental assistance agreements entered into or renewed during the current fiscal year shall be funded for a one year period3 ,provided further1 ,that upon request by an owner under section #ead or #eae of the ,act1 the ,secretary may renew the rental assistance agreement for a period of #bj years or until the term of such loan has expired1 subject to annual appropriations3 ,provided further1 ,that any unexpended balances remaining at the end of such one-year agreements may be transferred and used for purposes of any debt reduction1 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 #bjbf 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 twelve 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 ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that except as provided in the eighth proviso under this heading and notwithstanding any other provision of the ,act1 the ,secretary may recapture rental assistance provided under agreements entered into prior to fiscal year #bjbf for a project that the ,secretary determines no longer needs rental assistance and use such recaptured funds for current needs3 ,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 information technology improvements under this heading4 ,,rural ,,housing ,,voucher ,,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 #dh1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the funds made available under this heading 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 or otherwise paid off after ,september #cj1 #bjje1 and is not receiving stand-alone section #eba rental assistance3 ,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 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 #be1jjj1jjj1 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 #ce1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,rural ,,community ,,facilities ,,program ,,account 7,,including ,,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 #a1bej1jjj1jjj for direct loans and #fej1jjj1jjj for guaranteed loans4 ,for the cost of direct loans1 loan guarantees and grants1 including the cost of modifying loans1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 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 #bag1dcf1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #aii1dcf1jjj shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts specified in the table titled ,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the report accompanying this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that #e1jjj1jjj 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 any unobligated balances from prior year appropriations under this heading for the cost of direct loans1 loan guarantees and grants1 including amounts deobligated or cancelled1 may be made available to cover the subsidy costs for direct loans1 loan guarantees and or grants under this heading in this fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be made available pursuant to the preceding proviso 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 #aihe3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts specified in the tables titled ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the explanatory statements accompanying prior year ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,acts1 as described in section #d in the matter preceding division ,a of such ,acts1 may not be made available pursuant to the fifth proviso until at least three fiscal years after the fiscal year in which such funds were originally made available3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be made available pursuant to the preceding proviso without prior notification and approval of the ,committees of ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that #ac1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be available for community facilities grants1 as authorized by section #cjf7;a77#ai7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act1 of which #h1jjj1jjj shall be for grants to tribal colleges as authorized by section #cjf7;a77#be7 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 heading3 ,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 ,rural business--,cooperative service ,,rural ,,business ,,program ,,account ,for gross obligations for the principal amount of guaranteed loans as authorized by section #caj;,b of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g771 #a1gej1jjj1jjj4 ,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 #ee1ege1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount appropriated under this heading1 #ae1ege1jjj shall be for business and industry guaranteed loans3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount appropriated under this heading1 #bf1jjj1jjj shall be for rural business development grants as authorized by section #caj;,b7c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act1 of which 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 development3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount appropriated under this heading1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for grants to the ,delta ,regional ,authority 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa et seq471 the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaja et seq471 the ,southwest ,border ,regional ,commission 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #aecja et seq471 and the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #adaja 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 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 7,,including ,,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 #ac1jjj1jjj4 ,for the cost of direct loans1 #b1ied1jjj1 as authorized by the ,intermediary ,relending ,program ,fund ,account 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;b71 of which #bie1jjj shall be available through ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 for ,federally ,recognized ,native ,american ,tribes2 and of which #eia1jjj shall be available through ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 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 #d1dfh1jjj shall be paid to the appropriation for ,rural ,development1 ,salaries and ,expenses4 ,,rural ,,economic ,,development ,,loans ,,program ,,account ,for the principal amount of direct loans1 as authorized under section #cac;,b7a7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act1 for the purpose of promoting rural economic development and job creation projects1 #ej1jjj1jjj4 ,the cost of grants authorized under section #cac;,b7a7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act1 for the purpose of promoting rural economic development and job creation projects shall not exceed #aj1jjj1jjj4 ,,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 #bd1hjj1jjj1 of which #c1ejj1jjj 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 #ab1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for value-added agricultural product market development grants1 as authorized by section #baj;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf1 of which #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for ,agriculture ,innovation ,centers authorized pursuant to section #fdjb of ,public ,law #ajg-aga4 ,,rural ,,microentrepreneur ,,assistance ,,program ,for the principal amount of direct loans as authorized by section #cgi;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs71 #ai1eae1jjj4 ,for the cost of loans and grants1 #e1jjj1jjj under the same terms and conditions as authorized by section #cgi;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs74 ,,rural ,,energy ,,for ,,america ,,program ,for the principal amount 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 #ajj1jjj1jjj4 ,,healthy ,,food ,,financing ,,initiative ,for the cost of loans and grants that is consistent with section #bdc of subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiec71 as added by section #dbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad1 for necessary expenses of the ,secretary to support projects that provide access to healthy food in underserved areas1 to create and preserve quality jobs1 and to revitalize low-income communities1 #ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that such costs of loans1 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 7,,including ,,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#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act1 as follows3 #a1jae1jjj1jjj for direct loans2 and #ej1jjj1jjj for guaranteed loans4 ,for the cost of direct loans1 loan guarantees and grants1 including the cost of modifying loans1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 for 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 #ddc1ggf1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that #ea1dgf1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be available for direct loans1 of which no less than #c1hgf1jjj shall be available for water and waste direct one percent loans for distressed communities as the ,secretary deems appropriate3 ,provided further1 ,that #a1jjj1jjj shall be available for the rural utilities program described in section #cjf7;a77#b77;,b7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #e1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be available for the rural utilities program described in section #cjf;,e of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #aj1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be for grants authorized by section #cjf;,a7i77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act in addition to funding authorized by section #cjf;,a7i77#a7 of such ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #fe1jjj1jjj of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be for loans and grants including water and waste disposal systems grants authorized by section #cjf;,c7a77#b77;,b7 and section #cjf;,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act1 and ,federally ,recognized ,native ,american ,tribes authorized by #cjf;,c7a77#a7 of such ,act1 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 #ce1jjj1jjj 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 #i1jjj1jjj 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 #bc1ijj1jjj 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 #d1jjj1jjj of the amounts made available under this heading shall be for solid waste management grants3 ,provided further1 ,that #bdj1djj1jjj of the amounts made available under this heading shall be for grants pursuant to section #cjf7;a77#b77;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that #h1jjj1jjj 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 if any funds made available for the direct loan subsidy costs under this heading remain unobligated after ,july #ca1 #bjbf1 such unobligated balances may be used for grant programs funded under this heading3 ,provided further1 ,that any unobligated balances from prior year appropriations under this heading for the cost of direct loans1 loan guarantees and grants1 including amounts deobligated or cancelled1 may be made available to cover the subsidy costs for direct loans1 loan guarantees and or grants under this heading in this fiscal year3 ,provided further1 ,that no amounts may be made available pursuant to the two preceding provisos 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 #aihe3 ,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 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 ,the principal amount of loans and loan guarantees as authorized by sections #d1 #cje1 #cjf1 #cac;,a1 and #cag of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijd1 #ice1 #icf1 #idj;c-#a1 and #idj;g7 shall be made as follows3 guaranteed rural electric loans made pursuant to section #cjf of that ,act1 #b1ffg1jjj1jjj2 cost of money direct loans made pursuant to sections #d1 notwithstanding the one-eighth of one percent in #d7;c77#b71 and #cag1 notwithstanding #cag7;c71 of that ,act1 #d1ccc1jjj1jjj2 guaranteed underwriting loans pursuant to section #cac;,a of that ,act1 #ijj1jjj1jjj2 for cost-of-money rural telecommunications loans made pursuant to section #cje7;d77#b7 of that ,act1 #cej1jjj1jjj2 and for guaranteed rural telecommunications loans made pursuant to section #cjf of that ,act1 #bjj1jjj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that up to #b1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be used for the construction1 acquisition1 design1 engineering or improvement of fossil-fueled electric generating plants 7whether new or existing7 that utilize carbon subsurface utilization and storage systems4 ,for the cost of direct loans as authorized by section #cje7;d77#b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ice7;d77#b771 including the cost of modifying loans1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd1 cost of money rural telecommunications loans1 #c1egj1jjj4 ,in addition1 #d1bjj1jjj to remain available until expended1 to carry out section #fdjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg;a73 ,provided1 ,that the energy efficiency measures supported by the funding in this paragraph shall contribute in a demonstrable way to the reduction of greenhouse gases4 ,in addition1 for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs1 #cc1bgj1jjj1 which shall be paid to the appropriation for ,rural ,development1 ,salaries and ,expenses4 ,,distance ,,learning1 ,,telemedicine1 ,,and ,,broadband ,,program ,for grants for telemedicine and distance learning services in rural areas1 as authorized by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa et seq41 #dj1faj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #faj1jjj shall be for the purposes1 and in the amounts1 specified for this account in the table titled ,congressionally ,directed ,spending in the report accompanying this ,act3 ,provided1 ,that #c1jjj1jjj shall be made available for grants authorized by section #cgi;,g of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that funding provided under this heading for grants under section #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 to continue a broadband loan and grant pilot program established by section #ggi of division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada7 under the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf1 as amended 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq471 #ce1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may award grants described in section #fja7;a7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf1 as amended 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7a77 for the purposes of carrying out such pilot program3 ,provided further1 ,that the cost of direct loans shall be defined in section #ejb of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd3 ,provided further1 ,that at least #ij percent of the households to be served by a project receiving a loan or grant under the pilot program shall be in a rural area without sufficient access to broadband3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of such pilot program1 a rural area without sufficient access to broadband shall be defined as twenty-five megabits per second downstream and three megabits per second upstream3 ,provided further1 ,that to the extent possible1 projects receiving funds provided under the pilot program must build out service to at least one hundred megabits per second downstream1 and twenty megabits per second upstream3 ,provided further1 ,that an entity to which a loan or grant is made under the pilot program shall not use the loan or grant to overbuild or duplicate broadband service in a service area by any entity that has received a broadband loan from the ,rural ,utilities ,service unless such service is not provided sufficient access to broadband at the minimum service threshold3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than four percent of the funds made available in this paragraph can be used for administrative costs to carry out the pilot program and up to three percent of funds made available in this paragraph may be available for technical assistance and pre-development planning activities to support the most rural communities3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,rural ,utilities ,service is directed to expedite program delivery methods that would implement this paragraph3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall adhere to the notice1 reporting and service area assessment requirements set forth in section #gja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;cc74 ,in addition1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for the ,community ,connect ,grant ,program authorized by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#c4 ,,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 #a1abg1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available by this ,act to an agency in the ,food1 ,nutrition and ,consumer ,services mission area for salaries and expenses are available to fund up to one administrative support staff for the ,office4 ,food and nutrition service ,,child ,,nutrition ,,programs 7,,including ,,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 #cf1bhe1ijb1jjj to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 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 #ah1jjd1jjj 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 #ba1iah1jjj shall be available to carry out studies and evaluations and shall remain available until expended3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount available1 #e1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended to carry out section #ah7;g7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi7;g773 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding section #ah7;g77#c77;,c7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi7;g77#c77;c771 the total grant amount provided to a farm to school grant recipient in fiscal year #bjbf shall not exceed #ejj1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that of the total amount available1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available to provide competitive grants to ,state agencies for subgrants to local educational agencies and schools to purchase the equipment1 with a value of greater than #a1jjj1 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 #a1ejj1jjj shall remain available until expended to carry out activities authorized under subsections 7a77#b7 and 7e77#b7 of section #ba of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi;b-#a7;a77#b7 and 7e77#b773 ,provided further1 ,that section #bf7;d7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi;g7d77 is amended in the first sentence by striking #bjaj through #bjbf and inserting #bjaj through #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that section #i7;h77#c7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7;h77#c77 is amended in the first sentence by striking ,for fiscal year #bjbe and inserting ,for fiscal year #bjbf3 ,provided further1 ,that section #i7;h77#d7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7;h77#d77 is amended in the first sentence by striking ,for fiscal year #bjbe and inserting ,for fiscal year #bjbf4 ,,special ,,supplemental ,,nutrition ,,program ,,for ,,women1 ,,infants1 ,,and ,,children 7,,wic7 ,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 #h1bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,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 #ij1jjj1jjj shall be used for breastfeeding peer counselors and other related activities1 and #ad1jjj1jjj shall be used for infrastructure1 including investments to develop strategies to improve timely program data collection and reporting3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading may be used to award grants and cooperative agreements to ,state agencies or other entities3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary shall use funds made available under this heading to maintain the amount for the cash-value voucher for women and children participants at an amount recommended by the ,national ,academies of ,science1 ,engineering and ,medicine and adjusted for inflation3 ,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 #aah1aci1cda1jjj1 of which #c1jjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 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 of the funds made available under this heading1 #c1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 shall be used to carry out section #djjc7;b7 of ,public ,law #aae-ccd relating to demonstration projects for tribal organizations3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds made available under this heading1 #c1jjj1jjj shall be used to carry out section #dbjh of ,public ,law #aae-ccd3 ,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 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that funds made available under this heading for section #bh7;d77#a71 section #d7;b71 and section #bg7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh shall remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the funds made available under this heading may be obligated or expended in contravention of section #bac;,a of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahc;,a73 ,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 and commodity assistance1 #eaf1jgj1jjj1 to remain available through ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 of which #dbe1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,commodity ,supplemental ,food ,program1 as authorized by section #d7;a7 of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note71 #hj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc1 #a1jgj1jjj shall be for 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-ahh71 and #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,farmers' ,market ,nutrition ,program1 as authorized by section #ag7m7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff3 ,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 #bjbf 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 #bjbg3 ,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 #bj 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 #agg1cdh1jjj3 ,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 ,office of the under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs1 #icb1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that funds made available by this ,act to any agency in the ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs mission area for salaries and expenses are available to fund up to one administrative support staff for the ,office4 ,,office ,,of ,,codex ,,alimentarius ,for necessary expenses of the ,office of ,codex ,alimentarius1 #d1ibb1jjj1 including not to exceed #dj1jjj for official reception and representation expenses4 ,foreign agricultural service ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses 7,,including ,,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 #bbg1ccj1jjj1 of which no more than #f percent shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for overseas operations to include the payment of locally employed staff3 ,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 of the funds made available under this heading1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for the ,cochran ,fellowship ,program1 as authorized by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbic1 #d1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for the ,borlaug ,international ,agricultural ,science and ,technology ,fellowship program1 as authorized by #g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;j1 and up to #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be for the purpose of offsetting fluctuations in international currency exchange rates1 subject to documentation by the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service4 ,,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 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 #a1jjj1jjj1 shall be for the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies as applicable1 to conduct an interagency review and1 within #fj days of enactment of this ,act1 provide a detailed report outlining the process and agency needs to support a transfer of the ,food for ,peace program from the ,u4,s4 ,agency for ,international ,development to the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service within the ,department of ,agriculture3 ,provided further1 ,that such report shall include the requirements outlined in the section entitled ,food for ,peace ,interagency ,review and ,report in the report accompanying this ,act and shall also address any other needs that the ,department of ,agriculture believes will be required to support successful implementation of such program transfer4 ,,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 #bdj1jjj1jjj1 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 herein3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amount made available under this heading1 not more than #aj percent1 but not less than #bd1jjj1jjj1 shall remain available until expended to purchase agricultural commodities as described in subsection #cajg7;a77#b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo-#a7;a77#b774 ,,commodity ,,credit ,,corporation ,,export 7,,loans7 ,,credit ,,guarantee ,,program ,,account 7,,including ,,transfers ,,of ,,funds7 ,for administrative expenses to carry out the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation's ,export ,guarantee ,program1 ,,gsm #ajb and ,,gsm #ajc1 #f1jfc1jjj1 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 which shall be paid to the appropriation for ,foreign ,agricultural ,service1 ,salaries and ,expenses4 ,,vi ,,related ,,agencies ,,and ,,food ,,and ,,drug ,,administration ,department of health and human services ,,food ,,and ,,drug ,,administration ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses 7,,including ,,transfers ,,of ,,funds7 ,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 #g1jae1jch1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount provided under this heading1 #a1edc1bbf1jjj 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 #dde1hjh1jjj 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 #ffe1dch1jjj 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 #ee1gca1jjj 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 #cd1adb1jjj 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 #bf1ejc1jjj shall be derived from generic new animal drug user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#ba1 and shall be credited to this account and remain available until expended2 #gab1jjj1jjj 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 to 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 generic new animal drug user fees that exceed the respective fiscal year #bjbf 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 generic new animal drug assessments for fiscal year #bjbf1 including any such fees collected prior to fiscal year #bjbf but credited for fiscal year #bjbf1 shall be subject to the fiscal year #bjbf limitations3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may accept payment during fiscal year #bjbf of user fees specified under this heading and authorized for fiscal year #bjbg1 prior to the due date for such fees1 and that amounts of such fees assessed for fiscal year #bjbg for which the ,secretary accepts payment in fiscal year #bjbf 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 #a1aga1cai1jjj shall be for the ,human ,foods ,program and for related field activities1 including inspections1 investigations1 and import operations1 conducted by the ,human ,foods ,program1 the ,office of ,inspections and ,investigations1 or the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist1 of which no less than #ae1jjj1jjj shall be used for inspections of foreign seafood manufacturers and field examinations of imported seafood2 7#b7 #b1dig1dfc1jjj shall be for the ,center for ,drug ,evaluation and ,research and for related field activities1 including inspections1 investigations1 and import operations1 conducted by the ,center1 the ,office of ,inspections and ,investigations1 or the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist1 of which no less than #aj1jjj1jjj shall be for pilots to increase unannounced foreign inspections and shall remain available until expended2 7#c7 #fbe1gef1jjj shall be for the ,center for ,biologics ,evaluation and ,research and for related field activities1 including inspections1 investigations1 and import operations1 conducted by the ,center1 the ,office of ,inspections and ,investigations1 or the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist2 7#d7 #bhf1ddb1jjj shall be for the ,center for ,veterinary ,medicine and for related field activities1 including inspections1 investigations1 and import operations1 conducted by the ,center1 the ,office of ,inspections and ,investigations1 or the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist2 7#e7 #hfc1ceh1jjj shall be for the ,center for ,devices and ,radiological ,health and for related field activities1 including inspections1 investigations1 and import operations1 conducted by the ,center1 the ,office of ,inspections and ,investigations1 or the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist2 7#f7 #gg1gdj1jjj shall be for the ,national ,center for ,toxicological ,research2 7#g7 #fhi1beh1jjj shall be for the ,center for ,tobacco ,products and for related field activities1 including inspections1 investigations1 and import operations1 conducted by the ,center1 the ,office of ,inspections and ,investigations1 or the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist2 7#h7 #dcd1dee1jjj shall be for ,rent and ,related activities1 of which #ee1aab1jjj is for ,white ,oak ,consolidation1 other than the amounts paid to the ,general ,services ,administration for rent2 7#i7 #bai1fci1jjj shall be for payments to the ,general ,services ,administration for rent2 and 7#aj7 #cfi1bfg1jjj shall be for other activities1 including the ,office of the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist1 the ,office of the ,chief ,medical ,officer1 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 to1 and for the administration of1 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 activities and shall not exceed #b1jjj1jjj3 ,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 third-party logistics provider licensing and inspection fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;eee-#c7;c77#a71 third-party auditor fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chd;d7c77#h71 medical countermeasure priority review voucher user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;bbb-#d;a1 and fees relating to over-the-counter monograph drugs authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#gb shall be credited to this account1 to remain available until expended4 ,,buildings ,,and ,,facilities ,for plans1 construction1 repair1 improvement1 extension1 alteration1 demolition1 and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities of or used by the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 where not otherwise provided1 #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,,independent ,,agency ,farm credit administration ,,limitation ,,on ,,administrative ,,expenses ,not to exceed #ajf1ejj1jjj 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 ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that the purposes of section #c4g7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babh7;b77#b77;,a77i771 the ,farm ,credit ,administration may exempt1 an amount in its sole discretion1 from the application of the limitation provided in that clause of export loans described in the clause guaranteed or insured in a manner other than described in subclause 7,,ii7 of the clause4 ,,vii ,,general ,,provisions 7,,including ,,rescissions ,,and ,,transfers ,,of ,,funds7 #gja4 ,the ,secretary may use any appropriations made available to the ,department of ,agriculture in this ,act to purchase new passenger motor vehicles1 in addition to specific appropriations for this purpose1 so long as the total number of vehicles purchased in fiscal year #bjbf does not exceed the number of vehicles owned or leased in fiscal year #bjah3 ,provided1 ,that1 prior to purchasing additional motor vehicles1 the ,secretary must determine that such vehicles are necessary for transportation safety1 to reduce operational costs1 and for the protection of life1 property1 and public safety3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary may not increase the ,department of ,agriculture's fleet above the #bjah level unless the ,secretary notifies in writing1 and receives approval from1 the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress within #cj days of the notification4 #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 property1 plant and equipment and for the improvement1 delivery1 and implementation of ,department financial1 and administrative information technology services1 and other support systems necessary for the delivery of financial1 administrative1 and information technology services1 including cloud adoption and migration1 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 #gaf of this ,act3 ,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 initiate1 plan1 develop1 implement1 or make any changes to remove or relocate any systems1 missions1 personnel1 or functions of the offices of the ,chief ,financial ,officer and the ,chief ,information ,officer1 co-located with or from the ,national ,finance ,center prior to written notification to and prior approval of the ,committee on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress and in accordance with the requirements of section #gaf of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,national ,finance ,center ,information ,technology ,services ,division personnel and data center management responsibilities1 and control of any functions1 missions1 and systems for current and future human resources management and integrated personnel and payroll systems 7,,pps7 and functions provided by the ,chief ,financial ,officer and the ,chief ,information ,officer shall remain in the ,national ,finance ,center and under the management responsibility and administrative control of the ,national ,finance ,center3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the offices of the ,chief ,financial ,officer shall actively market to existing and new ,departments and other government agencies ,national ,finance ,center shared services including1 but not limited to1 payroll1 financial management1 and human capital shared services and allow the ,national ,finance ,center to perform technology upgrades3 ,provided further1 ,that of annual income amounts in the ,working ,capital ,fund of the ,department of ,agriculture attributable to the amounts in excess of the true costs of the shared services provided by the ,national ,finance ,center and budgeted for the ,national ,finance ,center1 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #d percent for the replacement or acquisition of capital equipment1 including equipment for the improvement1 delivery1 and implementation of financial1 administrative1 and information technology services1 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 both ,houses of ,congress3 ,provided further1 ,that the limitations 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 notwithstanding section #aacai of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 none of the funds available to the ,department of ,agriculture for information technology shall be obligated for projects1 contracts1 or other agreements 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 projects1 contracts1 or other agreements up to #bej1jjj based upon the performance of an agency measured against the performance plan requirements described in the explanatory statement accompanying ,public ,law #aac-bce4 #gjg4 ,funds made available under 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 ,rural ,utilities ,service 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 #cac;,b7a7 of such ,act in the same manner as a borrower under such ,act4 #gji4 ,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 #bjbg1 for information technology expenses4 #gaj4 ,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 #gaa4 ,in the case of each program established or amended by the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi7 or by a successor to that ,act1 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 #gab4 ,of the funds made available by this ,act1 not more than #b1ijj1jjj 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 #gac4 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 #gad4 ,notwithstanding subsection 7b7 of section #adbbb of ,public ,law #aaj-bdf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c-#f2 in this section referred to as section #adbbb71 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 section #cb of the ,act of ,august #bd1 #aice 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c2 in this section referred to as section #cb7 in excess of #a1egd1jbh1jjj 7exclusive of carryover appropriations from prior fiscal years71 as follows3 ,child ,nutrition ,programs ,entitlement ,commodities--#dhe1jjj1jjj2 ,state ,option ,contracts--#e1jjj1jjj2 ,removal of ,defective ,commodities--#a1ffj1jjj2 ,administration of section #cb ,commodity ,purchases--#cg1agh1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that1 of the total funds made available in the matter preceding this proviso that remain unobligated on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 such unobligated balances shall carryover into fiscal year #bjbg and shall remain available until expended for any of the purposes of section #cb1 except that any such carryover funds used in accordance with clause 7#c7 of section #cb may not exceed #cej1jjj1jjj and may not be obligated until the ,secretary of ,agriculture provides written notification of the expenditures to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress at least two weeks in advance3 ,provided further1 ,that1 with the exception of any available carryover funds authorized in any prior appropriations ,act to be used for the purposes of clause 7#c7 of section #cb1 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 to carry out clause 7#c7 of section #cb4 #gae4 ,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 #bjbf appropriations ,act4 #gaf4 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 #gag4 ,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 #gah4 ,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 reports1 questions1 or responses to questions that are a result of information requested for the appropriations hearing process to any non-,department of ,agriculture1 non-,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 or non-,farm ,credit ,administration employee4 #gai4 ,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 #gbj4 ,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 #gba4 ,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 obligation plan delineated by program1 project1 and activity1 as defined in the report accompanying this ,act1 for all amounts made available by this ,act and prior appropriations ,acts that remain available for obligation1 including appropriated user fees and loan authorizations3 ,provided1 ,that such obligation plan shall include breakdowns of estimated obligations for each such program1 project1 or activity by fiscal quarter1 source appropriation1 and the number of full-time equivalent positions supported3 ,provided further1 ,that such obligation plan shall serve as the baseline for reprogramming notifications for the purposes of section #gaf of this ,act4 #gbb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to propose1 promulgate1 or implement any rule1 or take any other action with respect to1 allowing or requiring information intended for a prescribing health care professional1 in the case of a drug or biological product subject to section #ejc7;b77#a7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cec7;b77#a771 to be distributed to such professional electronically 7in lieu of in paper form7 unless and until a ,federal law is enacted to allow or require such distribution4 #gbc4 ,for the purposes of determining eligibility or level of program assistance for ,rural ,housing ,service programs the ,secretary shall not include incarcerated prison populations4 #gbd4 ,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 #gbe4 ,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 property1 plant and equipment1 including equipment for the improvement1 delivery1 and implementation of ,departmental financial management1 information technology1 and other support systems necessary for the delivery of financial1 administrative1 and information technology services1 including cloud adoption and migration1 of primary benefit to the agencies of the ,department of ,agriculture4 #gbf4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to implement1 administer1 or enforce the variety requirements of the final rule entitled ,enhancing ,retailer ,standards in the ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program 7,,snap7 published by the ,department of ,agriculture in the ,federal ,register on ,december #ae1 #bjaf 7#ha ,fed4 ,reg4 #ijfge7 until the ,secretary of ,agriculture amends the definition of the term variety as defined in section #bgh4a7;b77#a77;ii77,c7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and variety as applied in the definition of the term staple food as defined in section #bga4b of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to increase the number of items that qualify as acceptable varieties in each staple food category so that the total number of such items in each staple food category exceeds the number of such items in each staple food category included in the final rule as published on ,december #ae1 #bjaf3 ,provided1 ,that until the ,secretary promulgates such regulatory amendments1 the ,secretary shall apply the requirements regarding acceptable varieties and breadth of stock to ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program retailers that were in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi74 #gbg4 ,in carrying out subsection 7h7 of section #ejb of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adgb71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall have the same authority with respect to loans guaranteed under such section and eligible lenders for such loans as the ,secretary has under subsections 7h7 and 7j7 of section #ech of such ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adijp-#b7 with respect to loans guaranteed under such section #ech and eligible lenders for such loans4 #gbh4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act shall be available for the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture to propose1 finalize or implement any regulation that would promulgate new user fees pursuant to #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #igja after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #gbi4 ,notwithstanding any provision of law that regulates the calculation and payment of overtime and holiday pay for ,,fsis inspectors1 the ,secretary may charge establishments subject to the inspection requirements of the ,poultry ,products ,inspection ,act1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq41 the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq41 and the ,egg ,products ,inspection ,act1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ajca et seq41 for the cost of inspection services provided outside of an establishment's approved inspection shifts1 and for inspection services provided on ,federal holidays3 ,provided1 ,that any sums charged pursuant to this paragraph shall be deemed as overtime pay or holiday pay under section #ajja7;d7 of the ,american ,rescue ,plan ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-b1 #ace ,stat4 #bdb73 ,provided further1 ,that sums received by the ,secretary under this paragraph shall1 in addition to other available funds1 remain available until expended to the ,secretary without further appropriation for the purpose of funding all costs associated with ,,fsis inspections4 #gcj4 7a7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7#a7 conduct audits in a manner that evaluates the following factors in the country or region being audited1 as applicable-- 7,a7 veterinary control and oversight2 7,b7 disease history and vaccination practices2 7,c7 livestock demographics and traceability2 7,d7 epidemiological separation from potential sources of infection2 7,e7 surveillance practices2 7,f7 diagnostic laboratory capabilities2 and 7,g7 emergency preparedness and response2 and 7#b7 promptly make publicly available the final reports of any audits or reviews conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,this section shall be applied in a manner consistent with ,united ,states obligations under its international trade agreements4 #gca4 7a7 7#a7 ,no ,federal funds made available for this fiscal year 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 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf et seq47 shall be used for a project for the construction1 alteration1 maintenance1 or repair of a public water or wastewater system 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 ,secretary of ,agriculture 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 or the designee of the ,secretary 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 or 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 ,secretary or the designee receives a request for a waiver under this section1 the ,secretary or the designee shall make available to the public on an informal basis a copy of the request and information available to the ,secretary or the designee 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 ,secretary or the designee shall make the request and accompanying information available by electronic means1 including on the official public ,internet ,web site of the ,department4 7d7 ,this section shall be applied in a manner consistent with ,united ,states obligations under international agreements4 7e7 ,the ,secretary may retain up to #j4be percent of the funds appropriated in this ,act for ,rural ,utilities ,service--,rural ,water and ,waste ,disposal ,program ,account for carrying out the provisions described in subsection 7a77#a7 for management and oversight of the requirements of this section4 7f7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to a project for which the engineering plans and specifications include use of iron and steel products otherwise prohibited by such subsection if the plans and specifications have received required approvals from ,state agencies prior to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,for purposes of this section1 the terms ,united ,states and ,state shall include each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and each ,federally recognized ,indian ,tribe4 #gcb4 ,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 #gcc4 ,of the total amounts made available by this ,act for direct loans and grants under the following headings3 ,rural ,housing ,service--,rural ,housing ,insurance ,fund ,program ,account2 ,rural ,housing ,service--,mutual and ,self-,help ,housing ,grants2 ,rural ,housing ,service--,rural ,housing ,assistance ,grants2 ,rural ,housing ,service--,rural ,community ,facilities ,program ,account2 ,rural ,business--,cooperative ,service--,rural ,business ,program ,account2 ,rural ,business--,cooperative ,service--,rural ,economic ,development ,loans ,program ,account2 ,rural ,business--,cooperative ,service--,rural ,cooperative ,development ,grants2 ,rural ,business--,cooperative ,service--,rural ,microentrepreneur ,assistance ,program2 ,rural ,utilities ,service--,rural ,water and ,waste ,disposal ,program ,account2 ,rural ,utilities ,service--,rural ,electrification and ,telecommunications ,loans ,program ,account2 and ,rural ,utilities ,service--,distance ,learning1 ,telemedicine1 and ,broadband ,program1 to the maximum extent feasible1 at least #aj percent of the funds shall be allocated for assistance in persistent poverty counties under this section1 including1 notwithstanding any other provision regarding population limits1 any county seat of such a persistent poverty county that has a population that does not exceed the authorized population limit by more than #aj percent3 ,provided1 ,that for purposes of this section1 the term persistent poverty counties means any county that has had #bj percent or more of its population living in poverty over the past #cj years1 as measured by the ,economic ,research ,service1 or any territory or possession of the ,united ,states3 ,provided further1 ,that with respect to specific activities for which program levels have been made available by this ,act that are not supported by budget authority1 the requirements of this section shall be applied to such program level4 #gcd4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to notify a sponsor or otherwise acknowledge receipt of a submission for an exemption for investigational use of a drug or biological product under section #eje7;i7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee7;i77 or section #cea7;a77#c7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb7;a77#c77 in research in which a human embryo is intentionally created or modified to include a heritable genetic modification4 ,any such submission shall be deemed to have not been received by the ,secretary1 and the exemption may not go into effect4 #gce4 ,none of the funds made available by this or any other ,act may be used to enforce the final rule promulgated by the ,food and ,drug ,administration entitled ,standards for the ,growing1 ,harvesting1 ,packing1 and ,holding of ,produce for ,human ,consumption1 and published on ,november #bg1 #bjae1 with respect to the regulation of entities that grow1 harvest1 pack1 or hold wine grapes1 hops1 pulse crops1 or almonds4 #gcf4 ,for school years #bjbe-bjbf and #bjbf-bjbg1 none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to restrict or limit the substitution of any vegetable subgroup for fruits under the school breakfast program established under section #d of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc74 #gcg4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act or any other ,act may be used-- 7#a7 in contravention of section #gfjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eidj71 subtitle ,g of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf1 or section #ajaad of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah2 or 7#b7 to prohibit the transportation1 processing1 sale1 or use of hemp1 or seeds of such plant1 that is grown or cultivated in accordance with section #gfjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad or subtitle ,g of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf1 within or outside the ,state in which the hemp is grown or cultivated4 #gch4 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may waive the matching funds requirement under section #dab7;g7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7;g774 #gci4 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall be included as a member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states 7,,cfius7 on a case by case basis pursuant to the authorities in section #gba7k77#b77;,j7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7k77#b77;,j77 with respect to each covered transaction 7as defined in section #gba7;a77#d7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7;a77#d777 involving agricultural land1 agriculture biotechnology1 or the agriculture industry 7including agricultural transportation1 agricultural storage1 and agricultural processing71 as determined by the ,,cfius ,chairperson in coordination with the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states of any agricultural land transaction that the ,secretary of ,agriculture has reason to believe1 based on information from or in cooperation with the ,intelligence ,community1 is a covered transaction 7,a7 that may pose a risk to the national security of the ,united ,states1 with particular emphasis on covered transactions of an interest in agricultural land by foreign governments or entities of concern1 as defined in #db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibba7;a71 including the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 the ,russian ,federation1 and the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 and 7,b7 with respect to which a person is required to submit a report to the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #b7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,foreign ,investment ,disclosure ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja7;a774 #gdj4 ,there is hereby appropriated #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for a pilot program for the ,secretary to provide grants to qualified non-profit organizations and public housing authorities to provide technical assistance1 including financial and legal services1 to ,,rhs multi-family housing borrowers to facilitate property preservation through the acquisition of ,,rhs multi-family housing properties in areas where the ,secretary determines a risk of loss of affordable housing1 by non-profit housing organizations and public housing authorities as authorized by law that commit to keep such properties in the ,,rhs multi-family housing program for a period of time as determined by the ,secretary3 ,provided1 ,that such funds may also be used for technical assistance for non-profit organizations1 public housing authorities1 and private owners for the decoupling of rental assistance4 #gda4 ,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 ,administrator1 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 #gdb4 ,none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to procure raw or processed poultry products or seafood 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 ,care ,food ,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 #gdc4 ,for school year #bjbe-bjbf1 only a school food authority that had a negative balance in the nonprofit school food service account as of ,june #cj1 #bjbe1 shall be required to establish a price for paid lunches in accordance with section #ab7p7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7p774 #gdd4 ,any funds made available by this or any other ,act that the ,secretary withholds pursuant to section #affh7;g77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eiba7;g77#b771 as amended1 shall be available for grants for biotechnology risk assessment research3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may transfer such funds among appropriations of the ,department of ,agriculture for purposes of making such grants4 #gde4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no funds available to the ,department of ,agriculture may be used to move any staff office or any agency from the mission area in which it was located on ,august #a1 #bjah1 to any other mission area or office within the ,department in the absence of the enactment of specific legislation affirming such move4 #gdf4 ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 may use funds appropriated under this ,act or any other ,act for the ,watershed and ,flood ,prevention ,operations ,program and the ,watershed ,rehabilitation ,program carried out pursuant to the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 and for the ,emergency ,watershed ,protection ,program carried out pursuant to section #djc of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7 to provide technical services for such programs pursuant to section #abeb7;a77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea7;a77#a771 notwithstanding subsection 7c7 of such section4 #gdg4 ,in administering the pilot program established by section #ggi of division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may1 for purposes of determining entities eligible to receive assistance1 consider those communities which are ,areas ,rural in ,character3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #aj percent of the funds made available under the heading ,distance ,learning1 ,telemedicine1 and ,broadband ,program for the purposes of the pilot program established by section #ggi of ,public ,law #aae-ada may be used for this purpose4 #gdh4 ,in addition to amounts otherwise made available by this ,act and notwithstanding the last sentence of #af ,u4,s4,c4 #acaj1 there is appropriated #b1jjj1jjj1 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 #gdi4 ,out of amounts appropriated to the ,food and ,drug ,administration under title ,,vi1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 shall1 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and following the review required under ,executive ,order ,no4 #abhff 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note2 relating to regulatory planning and review71 issue advice revising the advice provided in the notice of availability entitled ,advice ,about ,eating ,fish1 ,from the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and ,food and ,drug ,administration2 ,revised ,fish ,advice2 ,availability 7#hb ,fed4 ,reg4 #fega 7,january #ai1 #bjag771 in a manner that is consistent with nutrition science recognized by the ,food and ,drug ,administration on the net effects of seafood consumption4 #gej4 ,the ,secretary shall set aside for ,rural ,economic ,area ,partnership 7,,reap7 ,zones1 until ,august #ae1 #bjbf1 an amount of funds made available in title ,,iii under the headings of ,rural ,housing ,insurance ,fund ,program ,account1 ,mutual and ,self-,help ,housing ,grants1 ,rural ,housing ,assistance ,grants1 ,rural ,community ,facilities ,program ,account1 ,rural ,business ,program ,account1 ,rural ,development ,loan ,fund ,program ,account1 and ,rural ,water and ,waste ,disposal ,program ,account1 equal to the amount obligated in ,,reap ,zones with respect to funds provided under such headings in the most recent fiscal year any such funds were obligated under such headings for ,,reap ,zones1 excluding the funding provided through any ,community ,project ,funding_/,congressionally ,directed ,spending4 #gea4 7a7 ,for an additional amount for the ,office of the ,secretary1 #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for the ,secretary of ,agriculture to carry out no more than #aj pilot projects1 under the terms and conditions determined by the ,secretary for a period not to exceed #b years1 that award grants to an ,indian tribe2 a tribal organization approved by an ,indian tribe2 a tribal educational agency2 a consortium of ,indian tribes2 or a partnership between an ,indian tribe and either a ,state educational agency1 a local educational agency1 a tribal educational agency1 or the ,bureau of ,indian ,education to operate and implement the school lunch program as authorized by the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi71 the summer food service program as established under section #ac of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 the child and adult care food program as established by section #ag of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act1 or the school breakfast program established by the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7 in either a ,bureau-funded school 7as defined in section #aada of the ,education ,amendments of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba772 a school 7as defined in section #ab7;d7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7;d77 on or near an ,indian reservation2 or an early child care and education facility3 ,provided1 ,that to carry out this pilot program each grant awarded shall be no less than #aj1jjj and no more than #ajj1jjj for each school year and shall not increase state administrative costs or the amount of benefits provided in any program3 ,provided further1 ,that the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7b7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a pilot project grant recipient shall be reimbursed for meals served under the school lunch program1 the summer food service program1 and the child and adult care food program as if the recipient were a ,state under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act2 and under the school breakfast program as if the recipient were a ,state educational agency4 7c7 ,not later than #a year after the conclusion of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the outcomes of the pilot program4 #geb4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used by the ,food and ,drug ,administration 7,,fda7 to issue or promote any new guidelines or regulations applicable to food manufacturers of low risk ready-to-eat 7,,rte7 foods for ,listeria monocytogenes 7,lm7 until the ,,fda considers the available new science in developing guidance regarding ,lm in low-risk foods1 meaning foods that do not support the growth of ,lm4 #gec4 ,there is hereby appropriated #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 for a ,bison ,production and ,marketing ,grant ,program that the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service shall develop and maintain3 ,provided1 ,that this program shall be similar1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to the ,sheep ,production and ,marketing ,grant ,program the ,department of ,agriculture currently maintains pursuant to section #bji7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;a7c771 and shall prioritize grants to national non-profits and federally chartered ,tribal organizations that have expertise in bison production or marketing4 #ged4 ,for an additional amount for the ,office of the ,secretary1 #gjj1jjj1 for the ,office of ,tribal ,relations to cover costs incurred for the slaughtering1 processing1 and voluntary meat inspection fees1 notwithstanding the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbb et seq47 and #i ,,cfr part #ceb1 for bison owned by ,tribal governments 7as defined by the ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca771 ,tribal entities 7including ,tribal organizations and corporations71 and ,tribal members that slaughter and process bison at establishments that receive ,,usda voluntary inspection or state inspection4 #gee4 ,if services performed by ,,aphis employees are determined by the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service to be in response to an animal disease or plant health emergency outbreak1 any premium pay that is funded1 either directly or through reimbursement1 shall be exempted from the aggregate of basic pay and premium pay calculated under section #eedg7;b77#a7 and 7#b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other provision of law limiting the aggregate amount of premium pay payable on a biweekly or calendar year basis4 #gef4 ,none of the funds made available by 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 #geg4 ,there is hereby appropriated #b1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to carry out section #bajc of ,public ,law #aae-ccd3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary shall prioritize the wetland compliance needs of areas with significant numbers of individual wetlands1 wetland acres1 and conservation compliance requests4 #geh4 ,there is appropriated #c1jjj1jjj for the emergency and transitional pet shelter and housing assistance grant program established under section #abejb7;b7 of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjabg74 #gei4 ,the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering and ,medicine 7,,nasem7 were tasked with providing findings and recommendations on alcohol consumption for the purposes of inclusion in the #bjbe ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans as required by section #ggb of division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-cbh73 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall only consider the findings and recommendations of the ,,nasem report in the development of the #bjbe ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans and further1 both ,secretaries shall ensure that the alcohol consumption recommendations in the #bjbe ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans shall be based on the preponderance of scientific and medical knowledge consistent with section #ecda of title #g of ,united ,states ,code4 #gfj4 7a7 ,section #cac;,b7a7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#b7;a771 shall be applied for fiscal year #bjbf and each fiscal year thereafter until the specified funding has been expended as if the following were inserted after the final period3 ,in addition1 the ,secretary shall use #i1dfe1jjj of the funds available to carry out this section in fiscal year #bjbd for an additional amount for the same purpose and under the same terms and conditions as the ,rural ,business ,development ,grants authorized by section #caj;,b of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c77 and shall use #i1iec1jjj of the funds available to carry out this section in fiscal year #bjbf for an additional amount for the same purpose and under the same terms and conditions as the ,rural ,business ,development ,grants authorized by section #caj;,b of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c7744 7b7 ,section #ghj of division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-db and such section as continued in effect as an authority and condition under section #aaja7;a77#a7 of ,public ,law #aai-d shall no longer apply4 #gfa4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the acceptable market name of any engineered animal approved prior to the effective date of the ,national ,bioengineered ,food ,disclosure ,standard 7,february #ai1 #bjai7 shall include the words genetically engineered prior to the existing acceptable market name4 #gfb4 ,for an additional amount for the ,office of the ,secretary1 #f1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to continue the ,institute for ,rural ,partnerships as established in section #ggh of ,public ,law #aag-ajc3 ,provided1 ,that the ,institute for ,rural ,partnerships shall continue to dedicate resources to researching the causes and conditions of challenges facing rural areas1 and develop community partnerships to address such challenges3 ,provided further1 ,that administrative or other fees shall not exceed one percent3 ,provided further1 ,that such partnership shall coordinate and publish an annual report4 #gfc4 ,there is hereby appropriated #ejj1jjj to carry out the duties of the working group established under section #ggj of the ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjai 7,public ,law #aaf-f2 #acc ,stat4 #hi74 #gfd4 ,the agencies and offices of the ,department of ,agriculture may reimburse the ,office of the ,general ,counsel 7,,ogc71 out of the funds provided in this ,act1 for costs incurred by ,,ogc in providing services to such agencies or offices under time-limited agreements entered into with such agencies and offices3 ,provided1 ,that such transfer authority is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law4 #gfe4 ,section #cfc of the ,multifamily ,mortgage ,foreclosure ,act of #aiha 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjb7 is amended at paragraph 7#b7-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 section #ead or #eae of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adhd1 #adhe74 4 #gff4 ,the last proviso in the second paragraph under the heading ,rural ,community ,facilities ,program ,account in division ,b of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-db7 shall be amended to read as follows3 ,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 heading and in section #ggh7a744 #gfg4 ,of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations made available for conservation activities under the heading ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service--,conservation ,operations1 #cj1jjj1jjj are hereby 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 #gfh4 ,of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations made available for the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture--,research and ,education ,activities1 #bb1jjj1jjj are hereby 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 #gfi4 ,of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations made available for ,food ,for ,peace ,title ,,ii ,grants1 #bjj1jjj1jjj are hereby 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 #ggj4 ,of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations made available under the heading ,distance ,learning1 ,telemedicine1 and ,broadband ,program for the cost to continue a broadband loan and grant pilot program established by section #ggi of division ,a of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada7 under the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf1 as amended 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq471 #bj1jjj1jjj are hereby 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 #gga4 ,of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations made available in the ,working ,capital ,fund1 #gh1jjj1jjj 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 #ggb4 ,none of the funds made available to the ,department of ,agriculture in this or any other ,act may be used to close or consolidate the resources or locations of any existing ,agricultural ,research ,service laboratories and facilities without prior notification and approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #ggc4 7a7 ,of the amounts made available in this ,act under the heading ,department of ,health and ,human ,services--,food and ,drug ,administration--,salaries and ,expenses that are derived from tobacco product user fees authorized by #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chgs1 not less than #bjj1jjj1jjj shall be used by the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs for enforcement activities related to e-cigarettes1 vapes1 and other electronic nicotine delivery systems 7in this section referred to as ,,ends71 including activities under section #hja7;a7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cha7;a773 ,provided1 ,that not less than #b1jjj1jjj of such amount shall be used to continue the activities of the ,federal multi-agency task force led by the ,department of ,justice1 ,department of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,,fda to further work to bring all available criminal and civil tools to bear against the illegal manufacture1 importation1 distribution1 and sale of e-cigarettes1 vapes1 and other ,,ends products from the ,republic of ,china and other foreign countries4 7b7 ,not later than #cfe days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs shall update the ,,fda document titled ,guidance for ,industry on its ,enforcement ,priorities1 published in ,january #bjbj and updated in ,april #bjbj1 to expand ,,fda's prioritized enforcement to flavored disposable ,,ends products in addition to cartridge-based products and to define the term disposable ,,ends product4 7c7 ,the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs shall submit a semi-annual written report to the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress on the progress that the ,center for ,tobacco ,products is making in removing all illegal nicotine products from the market3 ,provided1 ,that the initial report shall be submitted not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,section #hja7;a7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cha7;a77 is amended by striking drug or device each place it appears in the seventh1 eighth1 ninth1 and tenth sentences and inserting drug1 device1 or tobacco product4 #ggd4 7a7 ,fees derived from amounts assessed and collected for fiscal year #bjbf1 credited under the heading ,department of ,health and ,human ,services--,food and ,drug ,administration--,salaries and ,expenses1 and made available for expenditure under such heading must comply with each provision contained in current user fee authorizations1 appropriations ,acts1 and commitment letters1 as transmitted from the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to the chair and ranking member of the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the chair and ranking member of the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives regarding reauthorization of such current user fee authorizations3 ,provided1 ,that the term current user fee authorizations means those user fees authorized at #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;h1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#db1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#eb1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#ab1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#ba1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chgs1 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfc;b1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cha1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfjn and #cfj;ff1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi-;j#ca1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#fb 1 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cec7;e77#c71 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;eee-#c7;c77#a71 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chd;d7c77#h71 #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cfj;bbb-#d;a1 and #ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cgi;j-#gb4 7b7 7#a7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,food and ,drug ,administration shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report that includes obligation and outlay estimates and full-time equivalent 7,,fte7 personnel staffing estimates for fiscal year #bjbf for each ,food and ,drug ,administration program that uses both general fund appropriations and funds derived from user fees3 ,provided1 ,that such report shall include a table with separate columns for general fund appropriations and funds derived from user fees for such obligations1 outlays and ,,fte personnel staffing3 ,provided further1 ,that such report shall be certified by the ,ombudsman of the ,food and ,drug ,administration4 7#b7 ,the report in paragraph 7#a7 shall be updated1 certified by the ,ombudsman of the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate not later than #de days after each fiscal quarter until all such funds are expended3 ,provided1 ,that a plan for such ongoing quarterly reporting shall be submitted with the report required by subsection 7b77#a74 7c7 ,of the amounts provided in this ,act in paragraph 7#aj7 under the heading ,department of ,health and ,human ,services--,food and ,drug ,administration--,salaries and ,expenses and made available by the ,food and ,drug ,administration for ,office of the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs1 #ej percent shall be withheld from obligation until the reporting requirements outlined in subsection 7b7 are met3 ,provided1 ,that an additional #be percent of the amounts withheld from obligation shall be available when the report required by subsection 7b77#a7 is submitted and the remaining #be percent shall be available when the plan for satisfying the ongoing quarterly reporting requirements outlined in the proviso in subsection 7b77#b7 is submitted4 #gge4 7a7 ,section #bfj of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcf;i7 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbf4 7b7 ,section #idb of the ,livestock ,mandatory ,reporting ,act of #aiii 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afce note2 ,public ,law #ajf-gh7 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbf4 #ggf4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used by ,,fda to develop1 issue1 promote1 or advance any new guidelines or regulations applicable to food manufacturers for population-wide sodium reduction actions until the publication of the #bjbe-bf ,national ,health and ,nutrition ,examination ,survey 7,,nhanes7 ,what ,we ,eat ,in ,america survey1 which will begin to reflect the impact on population intake of ,phase #a reduction4 #ggg4 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall provide written notification to the ,house and ,senate ,committees on ,appropriations no fewer than #c business days in advance of termination of any grant1 cooperative agreement1 or contract award totaling #a1jjj1jjj or more issued from funds made available in this ,act or any previous ,act3 ,provided1 ,that such notification 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 detailed justification for the termination4 #ggh4 ,there is hereby appropriated #d1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 for the ,secretary of ,agriculture to conduct a new pilot program to support on-the-ground local ,energy ,circuit ,riders who provide professional support to rural communities for the purpose of undertaking projects that save energy and reduce emissions3 ,provided1 ,that for the purpose of the new pilot program1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,rural ,development1 shall have the authority to provide amounts1 including in the form of grants1 cooperative agreements1 and other financial assistance1 to ,states1 ,indian ,tribes1 cooperative extension services1 institutions of higher education1 cooperatives and cooperative organizations1 regional planning commissions or other public entities serving two or more rural areas3 ,provided further1 ,that the period of performance under this pilot program shall be more than #c but not more than #f years3 ,provided further1 ,that the ,federal share shall not be more than #ge percent3 ,provided further1 ,that an eligible entity using funds provided under the pilot program shall offer assistance with energy planning1 energy audits1 applicable ,federal funding opportunities1 tax incentives1 project financing1 grant writing1 community-based capacity building1 or applicable ,state1 local1 and utility-based incentives1 including1 as appropriate1 coordinating with relevant ,state energy offices4 #ggi4 ,for purposes of applying the ,federal ,food ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq471 ,pacific ,snapper is an acceptable market name for each of the following food fishes3 ,sebastes alutus1 ,sebastes borealisn1 ,sebastes ciliatus1 ,sebastes crameri1 ,sebastes entomelas1 ,sebastes flavidus1 ,sebastes goodei1 ,sebastes levis1 ,sebastes melanops1 ,sebastes miniatus1 ,sebastes ovalis1 ,sebastes paucispinis1 ,sebastes pinniger1 ,sebastes proriger1 ,sebastes reedi1 ,sebastes ruberrimus1 ,sebastes rufus1 and ,sebastes serranoides4 #ghj4 ,for purposes of applying the ,federal ,food ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq471 ,hawaii grown or produced coffee shall contain at least #ea percent of coffee grown in ,kona1 ,kau1 ,maui1 ,oahu1 ,kauai1 or other areas of the ,state of ,hawaii4 ,based on the region it is produced or grown1 the common or usual names shall be ,kona ,coffee1 ,kau ,coffee1 ,maui ,coffee1 ,oahu ,coffee1 ,kauai ,coffee1 or ,hawaii ,coffee4 #gha4 ,none of the funds made available for any department or agency in this or any other appropriations ,acts1 including prior year ,acts1 shall be used to close ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or ,rural ,development mission area field offices or to permanently relocate any field-based employees of those agencies that would result in an office with two or fewer employees without prior notification and approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress4 #ghb4 ,report on ,new ,world screwworm readiness and response ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to ,congress a report on the ,new ,world ,screwworm domestic readiness and response initiative of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 with a particular focus on-- 7#a7 7,a7 domestic readiness1 including the construction of a domestic production facility in the event of a threat of a domestic outbreak2 and 7,b7 exploring partnerships with ,states and industry with respect to that construction and other domestic preparedness efforts2 7#b7 sterile fly production technology and other eradication tools and technologies2 and 7#c7 the benefits of and barriers1 including timelines and costs1 to enhanced domestic1 as compared to international1 sterile fly production4 #ghc4 ,assessment of feasibility of expanding agricultural quarantine and inspection program to products entering ,hawaii ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service shall conduct and submit to ,congress an assessment regarding the feasibility of expanding the ,agricultural ,quarantine and ,inspection program to products entering the ,state of ,hawaii1 which shall include a determination of the methods of transportation and the types of commerce that are the most likely contributors of invasive pests entering the ,state of ,hawaii and recommendations on how to begin implementing the expansion and an estimate of the cost4 #ghd4 7a7 ,for an additional amount for ,agricultural ,programs--,agricultural ,research ,service--,salaries and ,expenses1 there is appropriated #ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to expedite fiber research on industrial hemp between the ,cereal ,disease ,laboratory and the ,cotton ,fiber ,bioscience and ,utilization ,research ,unit1 including cooperative agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations4 7b7 ,for an additional amount for ,agricultural ,programs--,agricultural ,research ,service--,salaries and ,expenses1 there is appropriated #ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to expand existing cereal research into methods to mitigate mycotoxin risks4 7c7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the amount appropriated by this ,act under the heading ,agricultural ,programs--,processing1 ,research1 and ,marketing--,office of the ,secretary in title ,i for the ,office of ,assistant ,secretary for ,congressional ,relations and ,intergovernmental ,affairs shall be reduced by #a1jjj1jjj4 #ghe4 ,suppression of ,mormon crickets and grasshoppers ,of the funds provided in this ,act under the heading ,salaries and expenses under the heading ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service under the heading ,agricultural programs under title ,i of division ,b1 #f1ejj1jjj shall be for activities related to the suppression and control of ,mormon crickets and grasshoppers in ,western ,states1 of which not less than #b1jjj1jjj shall be for actual treatment of landscape4 #ghf4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the amount made available in the second undesignated paragraph under the heading rural water and waste disposal program account under the heading rural utilities service in title ,,iii for-- 7#a7 the rural utilities program described in section #cjf;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act shall be #f1ejj1jjj1 of which not less than #a1ejj1jjj shall be used to provide subgrants to eligible individuals for the construction1 refurbishing1 and servicing of individually owned household decentralized wastewater systems2 and 7#b7 grants pursuant to section #cjf7;a77#b77;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act shall be #bch1ijj1jjj4 #ghg4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act1 the amount made available for-- 7#a7 ,domestic ,food ,programs--,food and ,nutrition ,service--,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program shall be #aah1adj1cda1jjj1 of which #d1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,healthy ,fluid ,milk ,incentives ,program2 and 7#b7 ,agricultural ,programs--,processing1 ,research1 and ,marketing--,office of the ,secretary shall be #ej1gib1jjj1 of which not to exceed #e1jjj1jjj shall be available for the ,office of ,communications4 ,this division may be cited as the ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 ,c ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf ,the following sums are appropriated1 out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 for the ,legislative ,branch for the fiscal year ending ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and for other purposes1 namely3 ,i ,,legislative ,,branch ,,senate ,expense ,allowances ,for expense allowances of the ,vice ,president1 #bj1jjj2 the ,president ,pro ,tempore of the ,senate1 #dj1jjj2 ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 #dj1jjj2 ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 #dj1jjj2 ,majority ,whip of the ,senate1 #aj1jjj2 ,minority ,whip of the ,senate1 #aj1jjj2 ,president ,pro ,tempore ,emeritus1 #ae1jjj2 ,chairmen of the ,majority and ,minority ,conference ,committees1 #e1jjj for each ,chairman2 and ,chairmen of the ,majority and ,minority ,policy ,committees1 #e1jjj for each ,chairman2 in all1 #aie1jjj4 ,for representation allowances of the ,majority and ,minority ,leaders of the ,senate1 #ae1jjj for each such ,leader2 in all1 #cj1jjj4 ,salaries1 ,officers and ,employees ,for compensation of officers1 employees1 and others as authorized by law1 including agency contributions1 #cad1adc1jjj1 which shall be paid from this appropriation as follows3 ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,vice ,,president ,for the ,office of the ,vice ,president1 #c1baj1jjj4 ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,president ,,pro ,,tempore ,for the ,office of the ,president ,pro ,tempore1 #ijd1jjj4 ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,president ,,pro ,,tempore ,,emeritus ,for the ,office of the ,president ,pro ,tempore ,emeritus1 #cib1jjj4 ,,offices ,,of ,,the ,,majority ,,and ,,minority ,,leaders ,for ,offices of the ,majority and ,minority ,leaders1 #f1gaj1jjj4 ,,offices ,,of ,,the ,,majority ,,and ,,minority ,,whips ,for ,offices of the ,majority and ,minority ,whips1 #d1bab1jjj4 ,,committee ,,on ,,appropriations ,for salaries of the ,committee on ,appropriations1 #bb1gaj1jjj4 ,,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 #b1jdi1jjj for each such committee2 in all1 #d1jih1jjj4 ,,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 #a1jbb1jjj4 ,,policy ,,committees ,for salaries of the ,majority ,policy ,committee and the ,minority ,policy ,committee1 #b1jic1jjj for each such committee2 in all1 #d1ahf1jjj4 ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,chaplain ,for ,office of the ,chaplain1 #fii1jjj4 ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,secretary ,for ,office of the ,secretary1 #ce1jhc1jjj4 ,,office ,,of ,,the ,,sergeant ,,at ,,arms ,,and ,,doorkeeper ,for ,office of the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper1 #acj1cec1jjj4 ,,offices ,,of ,,the ,,secretaries ,,for ,,the ,,majority ,,and ,,minority ,for ,offices of the ,secretary for the ,majority and the ,secretary for the ,minority1 #b1ghe1jjj4 ,,agency ,,contributions ,,and ,,related ,,expenses ,for agency contributions for employee benefits1 as authorized by law1 and related expenses1 #ig1ggi1jjj4 ,office of the ,legislative ,counsel of the ,senate ,for salaries and expenses of the ,office of the ,legislative ,counsel of the ,senate1 #i1dja1jjj4 ,office of ,senate ,legal ,counsel ,for salaries and expenses of the ,office of ,senate ,legal ,counsel1 #a1dca1jjj4 ,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 #g1ejj2 ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate1 #g1ejj2 ,secretary for the ,majority of the ,senate1 #g1ejj2 ,secretary for the ,minority of the ,senate1 #g1ejj2 in all1 #cj1jjj4 ,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 #bbb1daf1jjj1 of which #bb1bdb1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,u4,s4 ,,senate ,,caucus ,,on ,,international ,,narcotics ,,control ,for expenses of the ,united ,states ,senate ,caucus on ,international ,narcotics ,control1 #fac1jjj4 ,,secretary ,,of ,,the ,,senate ,for expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,senate1 #ag1heb1jjj1 of which #ac1bgd1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 and of which #d1egh1jjj shall remain available until expended4 ,,sergeant ,,at ,,arms ,,and ,,doorkeeper ,,of ,,the ,,senate ,for expenses of the ,office of the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate1 #bcj1hde1jjj1 of which #bbj1cde1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 and of which #aj1ejj1jjj shall remain available until expended4 ,,miscellaneous ,,items ,for miscellaneous items1 #bh1jeb1jjj which shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 ,,senators' ,,official ,,personnel ,,and ,,office ,,expense ,,account ,for ,senators' ,official ,personnel and ,office ,expense ,account1 #fde1dca1jjj1 of which #cb1bgb1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 and of which #g1jjj1jjj shall be allocated solely for the purpose of providing financial compensation to ,senate interns4 ,,official ,,mail ,,costs ,for expenses necessary for official mail costs of the ,senate1 #cjj1jjj4 ,administrative ,provisions ,,requiring ,,amounts ,,remaining ,,in ,,senators' ,,official ,,personnel ,,and ,,office ,,expense ,,account ,,to ,,be ,,used ,,for ,,deficit ,,reduction ,,or ,,to ,,reduce ,,the ,,federal ,,debt #aja4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any amounts appropriated under this ,act under the heading ,,senate--,contingent ,expenses of the ,senate--senators' official personnel and office expense account shall be available for obligation only during the fiscal year or fiscal years for which such amounts are made available4 ,any unexpended balances under such allowances remaining after the end of the period of availability shall be returned to the ,treasury in accordance with the undesignated paragraph under the center heading ,,general ,,provision under chapter ,,xi of the ,third ,supplemental ,appropriation ,act1 #aieg 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #dajg7 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 ,delegation ,authority #ajb4 ,section #ajd of division ,i of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #faed note7 shall be amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by adding the following after #aahth and before ,congress3 and any subsequent2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking and ending on ,january #g1 #bjbe2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking on or after ,january #c1 #bjbc4 ,,joint ,,items ,for ,joint ,committees1 as follows3 ,joint ,economic ,committee ,for salaries and expenses of the ,joint ,economic ,committee1 #d1bhc1jjj1 to be disbursed by the ,secretary of the ,senate4 ,joint ,committee on ,taxation ,for salaries and expenses of the ,joint ,committee on ,taxation1 #ac1ifj1fbj1 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 their assistants1 including3 7#a7 an allowance of #c1ejj per month to the ,attending ,physician2 7#b7 an allowance of #b1ejj per month to the ,senior ,medical ,officer2 7#c7 an allowance of #ijj per month each to three medical officers while on duty in the ,office of the ,attending ,physician2 7#d7 an allowance of #ijj per month to #b assistants and #ijj per month each not to exceed #aa assistants on the basis heretofore provided for such assistants2 and 7#e7 #c1chh1jjj 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 #d1hed1jjj1 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 #a1hah1ihj1 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 tuition reimbursement1 recruitment and retention bonuses1 and other applicable employee benefits1 #fec1dbb1jjj1 of which overtime shall not exceed #hd1gfg1jjj unless the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house and ,senate are notified1 to be disbursed by the ,chief of the ,capitol ,police or a duly authorized 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 ,member protection-related activities and equipment1 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 ,centers1 and not more than #g1ejj to be expended on the certification of the ,chief of the ,capitol ,police in connection with official representation and reception expenses1 #bja1fgh1jjj1 to be disbursed by the ,chief of the ,capitol ,police or a duly authorized designee3 ,provided1 ,that1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the cost of basic training for the ,capitol ,police at the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,centers for fiscal year #bjbf shall be paid by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security from funds available to the ,department of ,homeland ,security3 ,provided further1 ,that none of the amounts made available under this heading may be used to purchase a drone manufactured in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or by a business affiliated with the ,people's ,republic of ,china except for national security purposes4 ,administrative ,provision ,mutual ,aid ,transfer ,authority 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #aaj4 ,of the amounts made available under the heading ,capitol ,police in this ,act1 up to #aj1jjj1jjj may be transferred to ,capitol ,police--,united ,states ,capitol ,police ,mutual ,aid ,reimbursements on ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and1 once transferred1 shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 to be used for reimbursements for mutual aid and related training1 including mutual aid and training provided under the agreements described in section #gcjb of ,public ,law #ajh-deh3 ,provided1 ,that obligation of the funds transferred pursuant to this section shall be subject to notification to the ,chairmen and ,ranking ,members of the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress1 the ,senate ,committee on ,rules and ,administration and the ,committee on ,house ,administration of the amount and purpose of the expense within #ae days of obligation4 ,,office ,,of ,,congressional ,,workplace ,,rights ,salaries and ,expenses ,for salaries and expenses necessary for the operation of the ,office of ,congressional ,workplace ,rights1 #h1cif1djj1 of which #b1ejj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and of which not more than #a1jjj may be expended on the certification of the ,executive ,director in connection with official representation and reception expenses4 ,,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 #ga1djj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that the ,director shall use not less than #ejj1jjj of the amount made available under this heading for 7#a7 improving technical systems1 processes1 and models for the purpose of improving the transparency of estimates of budgetary effects to ,members of ,congress1 employees of ,members of ,congress1 and the public1 and 7#b7 to increase the availability of models1 economic assumptions1 and data for ,members of ,congress1 employees of ,members of ,congress1 and the public4 ,,architect ,,of ,,the ,,capitol ,capital ,construction and ,operations ,for salaries for the ,architect of the ,capitol1 and other personal services1 at rates of pay provided by law2 for all necessary expenses for surveys and studies1 construction1 operation1 and general and administrative support in connection with facilities and activities under the care of the ,architect of the ,capitol1 including the ,botanic ,garden1 ,senate and ,house office buildings1 and other facilities under the jurisdiction of the ,architect of the ,capitol2 for furnishings and office equipment2 for official reception and representation expenses of not more than #e1jjj1 to be expended as the ,architect of the ,capitol may approve2 for purchase or exchange1 maintenance1 and operation of a passenger motor vehicle1 #aef1fgf1jjj4 ,capitol ,building ,for all necessary expenses for the maintenance1 care and operation of the ,capitol1 #hc1chj1jjj1 of which #dg1gii1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 ,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 #bj1jei1jjj1 of which #c1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 ,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 #abd1fif1jjj1 of which #af1ijj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 and of which #bj1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended4 ,capitol ,power ,plant ,for all necessary expenses for the maintenance1 care and operation of the ,capitol ,power ,plant2 and all electrical substations of the ,capitol2 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 ,publishing ,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 #acj1gje1jjj1 of which #ah1ahi1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that not more than #aj1jjj1jjj of the funds credited or to be reimbursed to this appropriation as herein provided shall be available for obligation during fiscal year #bjbf4 ,library ,buildings and ,grounds ,for all necessary expenses for the mechanical and structural maintenance1 care and operation of the ,library buildings and grounds1 #ec1aci1jjj1 of which #ac1djj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 ,capitol ,police ,buildings1 ,grounds 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 ,computing ,facility1 and ,architect of the ,capitol security operations1 #gg1fcj1jjj1 of which #ab1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that none of the amounts made available under this heading may be used to purchase a drone manufactured in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or by a business affiliated with the ,people's ,republic of ,china except for national security purposes4 ,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 #ba1cib1jjj1 of which #e1jjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 ,provided1 ,that1 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 #cj1edg1jjj4 ,administrative provision ,,no ,,bonuses ,,for ,,contractors ,,behind ,,schedule ,,or ,,over ,,budget #abj4 ,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 ,,library ,,of ,,congress ,salaries and ,expenses ,for all 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 information technology services provided centrally2 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 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 #eib1daa1jjj1 and1 in addition1 amounts credited to this appropriation during fiscal year #bjbf under the ,act of ,june #bh1 #aijb 7chapter #acja2 #cb ,stat4 #dhj2 #b ,u4,s4,c4 #aej71 shall remain available until expended3 ,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 of the total amount appropriated1 no less than #ag1ejj1jjj shall remain available until expended for the ,teaching with ,primary ,sources program1 the ,lewis-,houghton ,civics and ,democracy ,initiative1 the ,veterans ,history ,project1 the ,surplus ,books ,program1 upgrades of the ,legislative ,branch ,financial ,management ,system and data storage and migration efforts4 ,copyright ,office ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for all necessary expenses of the ,copyright ,office1 #ajb1chf1jjj1 of which not more than #cg1jbe1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 shall be derived from collections credited to this appropriation during fiscal year #bjbf under sections #gjh7;d7 and #acaf of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,provided1 ,that the ,copyright ,office may not obligate or expend any funds derived from collections under such section in excess of the amount authorized for obligation or expenditure in appropriations ,acts3 ,provided further1 ,that not more than #g1hbd1jjj shall be derived from collections during fiscal year #bjbf under sections #aaa7;d77#b71 #aai7;b77#c71 #hjc7;e71 and #ajje of such title3 ,provided further1 ,that the total amount available for obligation shall be reduced by the amount by which collections are less than #dd1hdi1jjj3 ,provided further1 ,that of the funds provided under this heading1 not less than #aj1bjj1jjj is for modernization initiatives1 of which #i1cjj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjbg3 ,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 ,that1 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 all 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 #acf1jhj1jjj3 ,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 ,senate3 ,provided further1 ,that this prohibition does not apply to publication of non-confidential ,congressional ,research ,service 7,,crs7 products3 ,provided further1 ,that a non-confidential ,,crs product includes any written product containing research or analysis that is currently available for general congressional access on the ,,crs ,congressional ,intranet1 or that would be made available on the ,,crs ,congressional ,intranet in the normal course of business and does not include material prepared in response to ,congressional requests for confidential analysis or research4 ,national ,library ,service for the ,blind and ,print ,disabled ,,salaries ,,and ,,expenses ,for all necessary expenses to carry out the ,act of ,march #c1 #aica 7chapter #djj2 #df ,stat4 #adhg2 #b ,u4,s4,c4 #ace;a71 #ff1acj1jjj3 ,provided1 ,that of the total amount appropriated1 #fej1jjj shall be available to contract to provide newspapers to blind and print disabled residents at no cost to the individual4 ,administrative ,provision ,,reimbursable ,,and ,,revolving ,,fund ,,activities #acj4 7a7 ,in ,general ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 the obligational authority of the ,library of ,congress for the activities described in subsection 7b7 may not exceed #ccb1bhe1jjj4 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 publishing of ,government publications authorized by law to be distributed to ,members of ,congress2 and publishing1 and distribution of ,government publications authorized by law to be distributed without charge to the recipient1 #hj1jjj1jjj3 ,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 unobligated or unexpended balances of expired discretionary funds made available under this heading in this ,act for this fiscal year may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds under the heading ,government ,publishing ,office ,business ,operations ,revolving ,fund 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 appropriated1 to be available for carrying out the purposes of this heading1 subject to the approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,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 in any format1 and their distribution to the public1 ,members of ,congress1 other ,government agencies1 and designated depository and international exchange libraries as authorized by law1 #db1dge1jjj3 ,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 the preceding two fiscal years to depository and other designated libraries3 ,provided further1 ,that unobligated or unexpended balances of expired discretionary funds made available under this heading in this ,act for this fiscal year may be transferred to1 and merged with1 funds under the heading ,government ,publishing ,office ,business ,operations ,revolving ,fund 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 appropriated1 to be available for carrying out the purposes of this heading1 subject to the approval of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 ,government ,publishing ,office ,business ,operations ,revolving ,fund ,for payment to the ,government ,publishing ,office ,business ,operations ,revolving ,fund1 #i1ebe1jjj1 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 ,government ,publishing ,office's passport facility in the ,district of ,columbia4 ,,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 #haa1hid1jjj1 of which #e1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended3 ,provided1 ,that1 in addition1 #ce1dbd1jjj of payments received under sections #ghb1 #gia1 #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 financed3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available under this heading shall be available to cover costs incurred by the ,tiny ,findings ,child ,development ,center1 in such amount and for such purposes as determined by the ,comptroller ,general1 subject to notification provided to the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 ,,congressional ,,office ,,for ,,international ,,leadership ,,fund ,for a payment to the ,congressional ,office for ,international ,leadership ,fund for financing activities of the ,congressional ,office for ,international ,leadership under section #cac of the ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea71 #f1jjj1jjj3 ,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 #bjbf 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 ,,legislative ,,branch ,,financial ,,managers ,,council #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 ,,limitation ,,on ,,transfers #bjf4 ,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 #bjg4 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 ,senate1 unless through regulations as authorized by section #djb7;b77#h7 of the ,capitol ,visitor ,center ,act of #bjjh 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #bbdb7;b77#h774 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 ,,limitation ,,on ,,telecommunications ,,equipment ,,procurement #bjh4 ,none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available under this ,act may be used to acquire telecommunications equipment produced by ,huawei ,technologies ,company or ,,zte ,corporation4 ,,prohibition ,,on ,,certain ,,operational ,,expenses #bji4 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 activities or other official government activities4 ,,plastic ,,waste ,,reduction #baj4 ,all agencies and offices funded by this ,act that contract with a food service provider or providers shall confer and coordinate with such food service provider or providers1 in consultation with disability advocacy groups1 to eliminate or reduce plastic waste1 including waste from plastic straws1 explore the use of biodegradable items1 and increase recycling and composting opportunities4 ,,limitation ,,on ,,cost ,,of ,,living ,,adjustments ,,for ,,members #baa4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no adjustment shall be made under section #fja7;a7 of the ,legislative ,reorganization ,act of #aidf 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #deja7 7relating to cost of living adjustments for ,members of ,congress7 during fiscal year #bjbf4 ,,extension ,,of ,,pump ,,act ,,protections ,,to ,,congressional ,,staff #bab4 ,section #bjc7;a77#a7 of the ,congressional ,accountability ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #acac7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and section #ab7;c7 and inserting section #ab7;c71 and section #ah;,d2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 #bah;d after #bab7;c74 ,,senate ,,protection 7,,including ,,transfer ,,of ,,funds7 #bac4 7a7 ,for an additional amount for ,contingent ,expenses of the ,senate--,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate1 #ah1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 of which #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for enhanced ,member security and #c1ejj1jjj shall be for the residential security system program3 ,provided1 ,that amounts made available pursuant to this subsection may be transferred to ,salaries1 ,officers and ,employees--,office of the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper and ,contingent ,expenses of the ,senate--,sergeant at ,arms ,business ,continuity and ,disaster ,recovery ,fund3 ,provided further1 ,that the transfer authority provided pursuant to the preceding proviso is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law3 ,provided further1 ,that of the amounts made available pursuant to this subsection for enhanced ,member security1 such sums as necessary may be used to restore amounts1 either directly1 through reimbursement1 or through the transfer authority in the first proviso1 for obligations incurred for the same purposes by the ,sergeant at ,arms and ,doorkeeper of the ,senate prior to the date of enactment of this ,act3 ,provided further1 ,that amounts made available pursuant to this subsection shall be allocated in accordance with a spending plan submitted to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7b7 ,for an additional amount for ,capitol ,police--,united ,states ,capitol ,police ,mutual ,aid ,reimbursements1 #be1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 for reimbursements for mutual aid and related training1 including mutual aid and training provided under the agreements described in section #gcjb of ,public ,law #ajh-deh3 ,provided1 ,that obligation of the funds made available pursuant to this subsection be subject to notification to the ,chairmen and ,ranking ,members of the ,committees on ,appropriations of both ,houses of ,congress1 the ,senate ,committee on ,rules and ,administration1 and the ,committee on ,house ,administration of the amount and purpose of the expense within #ae days of obligation4 7c7 ,for an additional amount for ,capitol ,police-- ,general ,expenses1 #a1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended1 to provide support to the ,senate ,sergeant at ,arms residential security system program4 7d7 ,each amount provided by this section is designated by the ,congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section #djja7;a77#a7 of ,s4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad 7#aagth ,congress71 the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year #bjbb1 and to legislation establishing fiscal year #bjbf budget enforcement in the ,house of ,representatives4 ,this division may be cited as the ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbf4 ,secretary