[Senate Report 111-294] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] Calendar No. 570 111th Congress Report SENATE 2nd Session 111-294 ====================================================================== LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS, 2011 _______ September 16, 2010.--Ordered to be printed _______ Mr. Nelson, from the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following REPORT [To accompany S. 3799] The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 3799) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes, reports favorably thereon and recommends that the bill do pass. Amount of new budget (obligational) authority Total of bill as reported to the Senate................. $3,136,193,000 Amount of 2010 appropriations\1\........................ 3,149,496,000 Amount of 2011 budget estimate.......................... 3,571,806,000 Bill as recommended to Senate compared to-- 2010 appropriations................................. -13,303,000 2011 budget estimate................................ -435,613,000 \1\Includes $12,956,000 in emergency funding (Public Law 111-212). CONTENTS ---------- Page General Statement and Summary.................................... 4 Title I: Legislative Branch Appropriations: Senate................................................... 6 Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress............................................... 6 Expense Allowances................................... 6 Representation Allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders....................................... 7 Salaries, Officers, and Employees.................... 7 Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate...... 12 Office of Senate Legal Counsel....................... 12 Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority of the Senate 12 Contingent Expenses of the Senate.................... 13 Joint Items.............................................. 23 Joint Economic Committee............................. 23 Joint Committee on Taxation.......................... 23 Office of the Attending Physician.................... 23 Office of Congressional Accessibility Services....... 24 Capitol Police........................................... 24 Salaries............................................. 25 General Expenses..................................... 26 Office of Compliance..................................... 26 Salaries and Expenses................................ 26 Congressional Budget Office.............................. 27 Salaries and Expenses................................ 27 Architect of the Capitol................................. 27 General Administration............................... 28 Capitol Building..................................... 29 Capitol Grounds...................................... 30 Senate Office Buildings.............................. 30 Capitol Power Plant.................................. 31 Library Buildings and Grounds........................ 33 Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security...... 33 Botanic Garden....................................... 34 Capitol Visitor Center............................... 35 Library of Congress...................................... 35 Salaries and Expenses................................ 38 Copyright Office..................................... 39 Congressional Research Service....................... 39 Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped....... 39 Government Printing Office............................... 40 Congressional Printing and Binding................... 40 Office of Superintendent of Documents................ 41 Government Printing Office Revolving Fund............ 41 Government Accountability Office......................... 42 Salaries and Expenses................................ 42 Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund.................. 43 John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development............................................ 43 Title II: General Provisions..................................... 44 Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI, of the Standing Rules of the Sen- ate............................................................ 45 Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate.................................................. 45 Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI, of the Standing Rules of the Senate..................................................... 46 Budgetary Impact of Bill......................................... 51 Disclosure of Congressionally Directed Spending Items............ 51 Comparative Statement of Budget Authority........................ 52 GENERAL STATEMENT AND SUMMARY The Committee recommends new budget (obligational) authority of $3,136,193,000 for the legislative branch for fiscal year 2011. This amount excludes House items as per normal protocol. This total is $435,613,000 below the budget request and $13,303,000 below the fiscal year 2010 level, including fiscal year 2010 supplemental funding. The Committee believes the legislative branch should serve as a model for the executive branch, tightening its belt wherever possible and employing best practices. Therefore, the Committee has included no increase in funding for fiscal year 2011. All requests for additional staffing or programmatic expansions were not approved, resulting in a significant reduction from the budget request. Wherever possible, the use of prior year balances was made available to fund critically needed projects and programs included in the fiscal year 2011 request. The Committee made recommendations based on the high priorities of security and protection of the Capitol complex and its visitors, the backlog of deferred maintenance and capital renewal projects that exist throughout the complex, and to ensure that the buildings within the complex are compliant with current fire and life safety requirements. While the Committee is aware of the statutory requirements in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, no additional funding is included in this act for those purposes. The bill includes $335,435,000 for the U.S. Capitol Police; $442,611,000 for the Architect of the Capitol (excluding House office buildings) to maintain, improve, and construct buildings and facilities for the Congress; $556,849,000 for the Government Accountability Office; $643,337,000 for the Library of Congress; $147,461,000 for the Government Printing Office; and $926,179,000 for operations of the Senate. Reprogramming Guidelines.--A reprogramming, as defined in these procedures, includes the reallocation of funds from one budget activity, budget line-item or program area to another within any appropriation funded in this act. In cases where the Senate report displays an allocation of an appropriation below those levels, that more detailed level shall be the basis for reprogramming. A reprogramming shall also consist of any significant departure from the program described in the agency's budget justifications. This includes proposed reorganizations, even without a change in funding. Any change to the organization table presented in the budget justification shall be subject to this requirement. The Committee shall be notified by letter, at least 15 days prior to reprogramming of funds in excess of $500,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less, between programs, projects or activities; or in excess of $500,000 between object classifications (except for shifts within the pay categories, object class 11, 12, and 13 or as further specified in each agency's respective section). This provision is also applicable in cases where several activities are involved with each receiving less than $500,000. In addition, the Committee is to be notified of reprogramming actions which are less than these amounts if such actions would have the effect of: committing the agency to significant funding requirements in future years; increasing funds or personnel by any means for any project or activity for which funds have been previously denied or restricted by Congress; creating new programs, offices, agencies or commissions or substantially augmenting existing programs, offices, agencies, or commissions; or reorganizing offices, programs, or activities. Multiple reprogramming requests suggest an agency's inability to manage within appropriated funds and indicate the need for change in the execution of the agency's budget. The Committee expects each agency to manage its programs, projects and activities within the levels appropriated. A reprogramming of funds should be requested only after a careful analysis of available funding has been undertaken within the budget office. In general: --A reprogramming should be made only when an unforeseen situation arises that could not have been anticipated when formulating the budget request for the current fiscal year; and then only if postponement of the project or the activity until the next appropriation year would result in actual loss or damage. --Any project or activity, which may be deferred through reprogramming, shall not later be accomplished by means of further reprogramming; instead, funds should again be sought for the deferred project or activity through the regular appropriations process. --Except under the most urgent situations, reprogramming should not be employed to initiate new programs or increase allocations specifically denied or limited by Congress, or to decrease allocations specifically increased by the Congress. --Reprogramming proposals submitted for approval shall be considered approved 30 calendar days after receipt if the Committee has posed no objection. However, agencies will be expected to extend the approval deadline if specifically requested by the Committee. TITLE I LEGISLATIVE BRANCH APPROPRIATIONS SENATE Payment to Widows and Heirs of Deceased Members of Congress Appropriations, 2010.................................... $174,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................................... Committee recommendation................................ 193,400 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $193,400 for the family of Robert C. Byrd. Expense Allowances Appropriations, 2010.................................... $180,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 180,000 Committee recommendation................................ 180,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $180,000 for the expense allowances of the Vice President, the President pro tempore of the Senate, the majority and minority leaders, the majority and minority whips, the chairmen of the majority and minority conference committees, and the chairmen of the majority and minority policy committees. The recommended allowances are as follows: For the expense allowance of the Vice President, the Committee recommends an amount of $20,000. For the expense allowance of the President pro tempore, the Committee recommends an amount of $40,000. For the expense allowance of the majority and minority leaders, the Committee recommends $40,000 for each leader, for a total of $80,000. For the expense allowance of the majority and minority whips, the Committee recommends $10,000 for each whip, for a total of $20,000. For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends $5,000 for each chairman, for a total of $10,000. For the expense allowance for the chairmen of the majority and minority policy committees, the Committee recommends $5,000 for each chairman, for a total of $10,000. Expenditures from all the foregoing allowances are made upon certification from the individuals for whom the allowances are authorized, and are reported semiannually in the report of the Secretary of the Senate. Representation Allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders Appropriations, 2010.................................... $30,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 30,000 Committee recommendation................................ 30,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $30,000 for representation allowances for the majority and minority leaders. This allowance was established in the Supplemental Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1985 (Public Law 99-88). The funds were authorized to be used by the majority and minority leaders solely for the discharge of their appropriate responsibilities in connection with official visits to the United States by members of foreign legislative bodies and representatives of foreign governments and intergovernmental agencies. The recommended amount is to be divided equally between the two leaders. Expenditures from this allowance are made upon certification of the leaders and are reported in the semiannual report of the Secretary of the Senate. Salaries, Officers, and Employees Appropriations, 2010.................................... $178,982,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 191,239,000 Committee recommendation................................ 185,982,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $185,982,000 for the subaccounts funded under the overall account for the salaries of officers and employees of the Senate. It should be noted that except for a handful of positions in the Offices of the Secretary and the Sergeant at Arms that are required by statute, specific staffing levels are not stipulated either by the budget request or by the Committee's recommendation. Rather, lump-sum allowances are provided to fund staffing levels each office finds necessary and appropriate for the performance of its duties. Estimated staffing levels for offices funded under this appropriation for fiscal year 2011 are approximately 1,475 positions. SALARIES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES [Estimated staffing levels--fiscal years 2010 and 2011] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2011 Committee recommendation 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Office of the Vice President............ 45 45 Office of the President Pro Tempore..... 11 11 Offices of the majority and minority 43 43 leaders................................ Offices of the majority and minority 30 30 whips.................................. Conference committees................... 48 48 Offices of the secretaries of the 12 12 conference of the majority and the conference of the minority............. Policy Committees....................... 55 55 Office of the Chaplain.................. 4 4 Office of the Secretary................. 253 253 Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 956 958 Doorkeeper............................. Offices of the secretaries for the 18 18 majority and minority.................. ------------------------------- Totals............................ 1,475 1,477 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Any change from the allocation of funds in the subaccounts within this appropriation is subject to the approval of the Committee. The total amount appropriated is allocated to the various offices of the Senate as displayed under the headings for the offices that follow. OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT Appropriations, 2010.................................... $2,517,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 2,561,000 Committee recommendation................................ 2,517,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $2,517,000 to fund the salaries of the administrative and clerical staff of the Office of the Vice President in connection with his duties as the President of the Senate. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE Appropriations, 2010.................................... $752,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 852,000 Committee recommendation................................ 752,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $752,000 for the Office of the President pro tempore. OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY LEADERS Appropriations, 2010.................................... $5,212,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 5,304,000 Committee recommendation................................ 5,212,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $5,212,000 for the offices of the majority and minority leaders. The amount recommended is to be equally divided, providing $2,606,000 for each office. The administrative and clerical staffs funded by this appropriation were authorized under the provisions of Public Law 91-145, effective November 1, 1969. OFFICES OF THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY WHIPS Appropriations, 2010.................................... $3,288,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 3,348,000 Committee recommendation................................ 3,288,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,288,000 for the offices of the majority and minority whips. It is to be equally divided, providing $1,644,000 for each office. The authority for the administrative and clerical staff funded by this appropriation was created by Public Law 84-242, effective July 1, 1955. COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS Appropriations, 2010.................................... $15,844,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 15,844,000 Committee recommendation................................ 15,844,000 For the salaries of the staff of the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $15,844,000, the same as the fiscal year 2010 enacted level. CONFERENCE COMMITTEES Appropriations, 2010.................................... $3,452,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 3,514,000 Committee recommendation................................ 3,452,000 For the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority and minority conference committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,452,000. The appropriation provides $1,726,000 in salaries for the staff of each conference committee. The chairman of each conference committee may transfer to or from amounts provided for salaries of each conference to the account for conference committee expenses within the ``Miscellaneous items'' appropriation. OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE MAJORITY AND THE CONFERENCE OF THE MINORITY Appropriations, 2010.................................... $850,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 868,000 Committee recommendation................................ 850,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $850,000 for the majority and minority conference secretaries. These offices were created by section 6 of Senate Resolution 17, agreed to January 10, 1977, and two positions in each office were first funded in the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1977 (Public Law 95-26). Section 102 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1979 (Public Law 96-38), abolished the specific positions and established a lump-sum allowance for the employment of staff, effective October 1, 1979. The amount recommended is to be divided equally between the majority secretary and the minority secretary. POLICY COMMITTEES Appropriations, 2010.................................... $3,526,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 3,588,000 Committee recommendation................................ 3,526,000 For the salaries of the administrative and clerical staffs of the majority and minority policy committees, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,526,000 or $1,763,000 for each committee. The chairman of each policy committee may transfer to or from amounts provided for salaries of each policy committee to the account for policy committee expenses within the ``Miscellaneous items'' appropriation. OFFICE OF THE CHAPLAIN Appropriations, 2010.................................... $415,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 424,000 Committee recommendation................................ 415,000 For the Office of the Chaplain, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $415,000. The amount recommended would provide the salaries for the Chaplain of the Senate and support staff to assist the Chaplain with his pastoral duties. The Fiscal Year 1988 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, Public Law 100-202, established the rate of pay for the Chaplain at Executive Level IV. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Appropriations, 2010.................................... $25,790,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 26,231,000 Committee recommendation................................ 25,790,000 The Committee recommends $25,790,000 for salaries of the Office of the Secretary. Fiscal year 2011 staffing levels are estimated at 253 positions. This appropriation provides funds for four statutory positions (Secretary of the Senate, Assistant Secretary of the Senate, Financial Clerk of the Senate, and Parliamentarian of the Senate) and lump-sum allowances for the employment and adjustment of salaries of personnel in the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, as authorized by Public Law 97-51, effective October 1, 1981 (2 U.S.C. 61a-11). The following departmental guidelines for fiscal year 2011 have been submitted by the Secretary to the Committee. The departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule under executive offices include: the Executive Office of the Secretary of the Senate, Page School, Senate Security, Information Systems, and Web Technology. The departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule under administrative services include: conservation and preservation, curator, disbursing office, gift shop, historical office, human resources, interparliamentary services, library, printing and document services, public records, chief counsel for employment, and the stationery room. The departmental budgets grouped in the apportionment schedule under legislative and legal services include: the bill clerk, daily digest, enrolling clerk, journal clerk, legislative clerk, Official Reporters of Debate, captioning services, executive clerk, LIS project office, and Parliamentarian. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE [Estimated staffing levels--fiscal years 2010 and 2011] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2011 Committee recommendation 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Executive offices....................... 32 32 Administrative services................. 172 172 Legislative and legal services.......... 49 49 ------------------------------- Totals............................ 253 253 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER Appropriations, 2010.................................... $70,000,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 78,000,000 Committee recommendation................................ 77,000,000 This appropriation provides funds for the salaries of three statutory positions (Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, Deputy Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, and Administrative Assistant to the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper) and lump-sum allowances for employment and adjustments of salaries of personnel in the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, as authorized by Public Law 97-51, effective October 1, 1981 (2 U.S.C. 61f-7). The Committee recommends a total of $77,000,000 for fiscal year 2011, which is an increase of $7,000,000 over the enacted level and $1,000,000 below the request. The increase fully funds the SAA's current staffing level of 956 FTEs. A reduction of $7,000,000 to SAA's expense appropriation was made to offset this increase. The overall budget for the SAA remained flat at a total of $219,401,000. The Sergeant at Arms structure reflects five major divisions: Capitol Division, Operations Division, Technology Development Services Division, IT Support Services Division, and Staff Offices Division. The Capitol Division consists of the Executive Office of the Sergeant at Arms, the Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness, the U.S. Capitol Police Liaison, the Senate Post Office and Recording Studio. These offices provide the executive management and leadership of the Sergeant at Arms for day-to-day operations; for security of the Senate side of the Capitol complex; for liaison with the United States Capitol Police; and mailing and recording studio services. The Operations Division provides printing and photographic services; furnishes and maintains the Senate side of the Capitol Building; and offers office support services such as desktop computer acquisition, State office liaison, and customer support. The Technology Development Services Division supports enterprise information technology systems, applications development, Internet/intranet services, information security, and network engineering. The IT Support Services Division provides desktop computer support; correspondence management system acquisition, maintenance and support; telecommunications equipment and services; general office equipment; and new technology assessment. The Staff Offices Division includes Financial Management, Human Resources, The Joint Office of Education and Training, and Process Management and Innovation. The offices and personnel covered by this appropriation are shown in the following table. OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Committee 2010 level recommendation Difference ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capitol Division................................................ $18,421,000 $20,708,000 +$2,287,000 Positions................................................... 286 286 .............. Operations Division............................................. $19,143,000 $20,646,000 +$1,503,000 Positions................................................... 310 305 -5 Technology Development Services Division........................ $15,078,000 $16,329,000 +$1,251,000 Positions................................................... 145 145 .............. IT Support Services Division.................................... $7,232,000 $7,924,000 +$692,000 Positions................................................... 113 113 .............. Staff Offices Division.......................................... $10,126,000 $11,393,000 +$1,267,000 Positions................................................... 107 107 .............. ----------------------------------------------- TOTALS.................................................... $70,000,000 $77,000,000 +$7,000,000 POSITIONS................................................. 961 956 -5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Committee expects to be notified in writing in a timely manner of any changes to the staffing levels or distribution of staff. OFFICES OF THE SECRETARIES FOR THE MAJORITY AND MINORITY Appropriations, 2010.................................... $1,836,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 1,870,000 Committee recommendation................................ 1,836,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,836,000 for the offices of the secretaries for the majority and minority. The appropriation is to be equally divided, providing $918,000 for each office. AGENCY CONTRIBUTIONS Appropriations, 2010.................................... $45,500,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 48,835,000 Committee recommendation................................ 45,500,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $45,500,000 for agency contributions for employees paid under the appropriation, ``Salaries, officers, and employees,'' employees paid under the appropriation ``Expenses of the United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control,'' employees paid under the appropriation ``Joint Economic Committee,'' and employees paid by the ``Senate Hair Care Services Revolving Fund.'' Agency contributions include the Senate's contributions as an employer to the Civil Service Retirement System, the Federal Employees' Retirement System, the Thrift Savings Plan, Federal employee group life insurance, Federal employee health insurance programs, and FICA. The Senate is required by law to make these payments, and the total required is dependent upon the number of Senate employees, their compensation levels, the benefit programs in which they are enrolled, and the extent of the benefits elected. Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate Appropriations, 2010.................................... $7,154,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 7,532,000 Committee recommendation................................ 7,154,000 For the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $7,154,000. This amount provides for the salaries, expenses, and agency contributions of the office. Office of Senate Legal Counsel Appropriations, 2010.................................... $1,544,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 1,570,000 Committee recommendation................................ 1,544,000 The Office of Senate Legal Counsel was established pursuant to section 701 of Public Law 95-521. The Committee recommends an appropriation of $1,544,000 for the Office. The amount provided pays for the salaries, expenses, and agency contributions of the Office. Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority of the Senate Appropriations, 2010.................................... $30,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 30,000 Committee recommendation................................ 30,000 Section 119 of Public Law 97-51 authorized an expense allowance for the Secretary of the Senate, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, the Secretary for the Majority, and the Secretary for the Minority. Since fiscal year 1983, the amount has been provided through a direct appropriation. The Committee recommends an appropriation of $30,000 providing an allowance of $7,500 for each office. Contingent Expenses of the Senate INQUIRIES AND INVESTIGATIONS Appropriations, 2010.................................... $140,500,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 164,569,000 Committee recommendation................................ 140,500,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $140,500,000 for inquiries and investigations by Senate standing, special, and select committees. This is the same as the current year level and $24,069,000 below the request. This appropriation funds the liquidation of obligations incurred by committees under the authorization provided in Committee funding resolutions. U.S. SENATE CAUCUS ON INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL Appropriations, 2010.................................... $520,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 520,000 Committee recommendation................................ 520,000 The Committee recommends $520,000 for the expenses of the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control. Established in 1985 by the Foreign Relations Authorization Act (Public Law 99-93), the Caucus was created to monitor and promote international compliance with narcotics control treaties and monitor and encourage U.S. Government and private programs seeking to expand international cooperation against drug abuse. The Caucus is composed of seven Senators and five members from the public sector with a chairman from the majority party and a co-chairman from the minority party. SECRETARY OF THE SENATE Appropriations, 2010.................................... $2,000,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 34,000,000 Committee recommendation................................ 6,200,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $6,200,000 for expenses of the Office of the Secretary, an increase of $4,200,000 over the enacted level. The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration has authorized the transfer of the Senate Information Services [SIS] program from the Office of the Sergeant at Arms to the Office of the Secretary of the Senate beginning in fiscal year 2011. The increase of $4,200,000 in the Secretary's expense budget reflects this transfer. This funding will remain available until September 30, 2015. An equal amount has been deducted from the Sergeant at Arms' fiscal year 2011 expense budget per this transfer. The table printed below sets forth the apportionment of funds under this appropriation, followed by a brief description of the line items. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the stated levels for each item will require the customary prior approval of the Committee. OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount available fiscal year 2010 Committee Item Public Law 111- recommendation 68 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Departmental operating budget: Executive office................ $550,000 $550,000 Administrative services......... 1,390,000 5,590,000 Legislative services............ 60,000 60,000 ----------------------------------- Total operating budget........ 2,000,000 6,200,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Typical expenditures of the Secretary of the Senate include: Consultants.--Funding is provided for not to exceed two individual consultants as authorized by section 110 of Public Law 95-94, August 5, 1977, which amends section 101 of Public Law 95-26, May 4, 1977. Consultants employed under this authority shall not be paid in excess of the per diem equivalent of the highest gross rate of annual compensation which may be paid to employees of a standing committee of the Senate. Legal Reference Volumes and Dictionaries.--Funding is provided to furnish U.S. Senators with volumes of the U.S. Code Annotated or U.S. Code service, pocket parts and supplements, as authorized by Public Law 92-51, July 9, 1971. The Disbursing Office is responsible for providing the U.S. Code Annotated or the U.S. Code Service to Senators when they assume office and upon receipt of a written request of a Senator. In addition, dictionaries are also furnished to Senators from funds provided in this account. Contractual Legal and Administrative Services and Miscellaneous Expenses.--Funding is provided for various contractual, administrative, and miscellaneous expenses incurred by the Office of the Secretary. The Office of the Secretary of the Senate has contractual authority under Public Law 92-342, for the Federal Election Campaign Act and has utilized this authority to employ professional legal services in the past. In addition, the Office of the Secretary has incurred various types of legal and other expenses which have been authorized by the Senate. Administrative services and miscellaneous expenses are housekeeping expenses of the Office of the Secretary. Travel and Registration Fees.--Funding is provided for travel expenses and registration fees incurred by the Secretary of the Senate and the employees of the Office of the Secretary. This line item excludes funding for travel expenses for the Federal Election Campaign Act under the Office of Public Records, which is provided separately under the authority of Public Law 93-342. The authority for the travel portion of this account was provided for by section 101 of Public Law 94-59, July 25, 1975. Orientation and Training.--Funding is provided for expenses incurred by the Secretary of the Senate to conduct orientation seminars or similar meetings for Senators, Senate officials, or members of staffs of Senators or Senate officials, not to exceed $30,000 under the authority of 2 U.S.C. 69a. The Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is also authorized under these provisions to conduct seminars or similar meetings in the same manner and to the same extent as the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. Newspapers.--Funding is provided to furnish newspapers and magazines for official purposes to the Marble Room, leadership offices, Republican and Democratic Cloakrooms, Senate officers, and certain other offices. Senate Service Awards.--Funding is provided for the issuance of service pins or emblems as authorized by Senate Resolution 21, September 10, 1965. Senate Resolution 21 authorizes the Secretary of the Senate, under the direction of the Committee on Rules and Administration and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee, to procure such pins or emblems and award them to Members, officers, and employees of the Senate who are entitled. Postage.--This account also provides funding for postage for the Office of the Secretary of the Senate for special delivery, registered mail, and additional postage not covered under the frank. Education of Senate Pages.--Funding is provided for the education of Senate pages. Senate Resolution 184, July 29, 1983, authorized the Secretary of the Senate to enter into a contract, agreement, or other arrangement with the board of education of the District of Columbia, or to provide such educational services and items in such other manner as he may deem appropriate. Public Law 98-125, October 13, 1983, amended Public Law 98-51, July 14, 1983, striking out the heading and paragraph ``Education of Pages'' under the heading ``Joint Items,'' and redesignated the funds provided in Public Law 98- 51 for the education of pages between the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each House is to provide for the education of its own pages. Stationery.--Funding is provided for stationery supplies for the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. The funds provided have been allocated to the various departments of the Office of the Secretary. Senate Commission on Art.--Funding is provided for the Senate Commission on Art, authorized by Public Law 100-696, November 18, 1988, to acquire any work of art, historical object, documents or material relating to historical matters, or exhibits for placement or exhibition within the Senate wing of the Capitol, any Senate office building, or in rooms, spaces, or corridors thereof, and to publish a Senate historical objects inventory and calendar of exhibits on display within the Senate wing of the Capitol and Senate office buildings. The Senate Commission on Art was formerly the Commission on Arts and Antiquities, which was authorized by Senate Resolution 382, October 1, 1968, as amended by Senate Resolution 95, April 1, 1977, and Senate Resolution 400, March 23, 1988. Representation Expenses.--Funding is provided (not to exceed $50,000) to the Secretary of the Senate to coordinate and carry out responsibilities in connection with foreign parliamentary groups or other foreign officials visiting the United States. Authorized by section 2 of Public Law 101-163, November 21, 1989. Office of Conservation and Preservation.--Funding is provided for the Office of Conservation and Preservation to develop and coordinate programs directly related to the conservation and protection of Senate records and materials for which the Secretary of the Senate has statutory authority. Book Preservation.--Funding is provided for the Office of Conservation and Preservation to use outside sources for the preservation and protection of the Senate book collection, including historically valuable documents under the care of the Secretary of the Senate. Office of Public Records.--Funding is provided for expenses of the Office of Public Records. This office has evolved through various pieces of legislation and various responsibilities authorized by the Federal Election Campaign Act, as amended, the Ethics in Government Act, as amended, and the Lobbying Disclosure Act, as amended. Public Law 92-342, July 10, 1972, authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to procure technical support services, consultants, use of detailed employees and travel expenses in carrying out his duties under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. The Office of Public Records is mentioned for the first time in Public Law 93-145, November 1, 1973, which authorizes the Secretary of the Senate to appoint and fix the compensation of a superintendent and other positions for the Office of Public Records. In addition, under the authority of Public Law 95-521, October 26, 1978 (Ethics in Government Act) reports filed under section 101 shall be available for public inspection and a copy of the report shall be provided to any person upon request. Any person requesting a copy of a report may be required to pay a reasonable fee to cover the cost of reproduction. Any moneys received by the Secretary shall be deposited into the Office of Public Records Revolving Fund under the authority of Public Law 101-163, November 21, 1989. The office also performs functions such as registration of mass mailings. Disbursing Office.--Funding is provided for expenses incurred in the operation of the disbursing office. Typical expenses for this office include online access charges for Department of the Treasury systems, notary bonds, seals and supplies, necessary supplies in conjunction with the various machinery maintained in the office, which are not available in the stationery room, and necessary insurance policies required for the protection of the disbursing officer of the Senate for moneys assigned to his accountability. Office of Captioning Services.--Funding is provided for the closed captioning of the televised Senate floor proceedings for the hearing impaired. Closed captioning was first authorized under the authority of Public Law 101-163, November 21, 1989. Senate Chief Counsel for Employment.--Funding is provided for the Office of the Senate Chief Counsel for Employment. This office is a nonpartisan office formed in May 1993 at the direction of the joint leadership and is charged with providing legal advice and representation of Senate offices in all areas of employment law. SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER OF THE SENATE Appropriations, 2010.................................... $153,601,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 161,286,000 Committee recommendation................................ 142,401,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $142,401,000 for expenses of the Sergeant at Arms, to remain available until September 30, 2015, which is $18,885,000 below the request. This amount is a reduction of $11,200,000 below the enacted level, of which $7,000,000 is needed to fully fund the SAA's current staffing level and $4,200,000 reflects the transfer of the Senate Information Services [SIS] program from the Sergeant at Arms to the Office of the Secretary of the Senate beginning in fiscal year 2011. The Sergeant at Arms will defer nearly $7,000,000 in periodic upgrades to data network and storage systems and equipment planned for fiscal year 2011. The Sergeant at Arms believes that this one-time deferral will not materially impact data storage or network performance in the short term. The following table compares the component categories within this account for fiscal year 2010 and the 2011 Committee recommendation. EXPENSES--OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT AT ARMS AND DOORKEEPER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Committee 2010 level recommendation Difference ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capitol Division................................................ $11,007,000 $9,743,000 -$1,264,000 Operations Division............................................. 25,070,000 25,033,000 -37,000 Technology Development Services Division........................ 41,996,000 35,499,000 -6,497,000 IT Support Services Division.................................... 67,699,000 65,234,000 -2,465,000 Staff Offices Division.......................................... 7,829,000 6,892,000 -937,000 ----------------------------------------------- Total..................................................... 153,601,000 142,401,000 -11,200,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Committee directs that the Sergeant at Arms provide to the Committee a spending plan reflecting the revised salary and expense allocations referenced above as soon as possible after the beginning of fiscal year 2011. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the level for each item in the spending plan will require the customary approval of the Committee. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Appropriations, 2010.................................... $19,145,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 22,046,000 Committee recommendation................................ 19,145,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $19,145,000 for miscellaneous items. Any deviation of more than 10 percent cumulatively from the stated levels for each item will require the customary prior approval of the Committee. The following table sets forth the apportionment of funds under this appropriation: FISCAL YEAR 2011 BUDGET--MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS APPORTIONMENT SCHEDULE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amount pending fiscal year 2010 Committee Item Public Law 111- recommendation Difference 68 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resolution and reorganization reserve..................... 2,500,000 3,099,000 +599,000 Unallocated............................................... 5,000,000 5,585,000 +585,000 Reserve for contingencies (miscellaneous items)........... 1,600,000 800,000 -800,000 Employees' compensation fund reimbursement (worker's 988,500 1,169,500 +181,000 compensation)............................................ Mailing of Town Meeting Notices (Public Law 108-447, dated 500,000 ................ -500,000 Dec. 8, 2004)............................................ John Heinz Fellowship Program (S. Res. 356, dated Oct. 7, 85,000 ................ -85,000 1992, S. Res. 238, dated Jul. 1, 1994, S. Res. 180 dated Sep. 30, 1999, S. Res. 428, dated Sep. 23, 2004) (expired Sep. 30, 2009)........................................... Reception of foreign dignitaries (S. Res. 247, dated Feb. 30,000 30,000 ................ 7,1962, as amended by S. Res. 370, dated Oct. 10, 2000).. Foreign travel--Members and employees (S. Res. 179, dated 125,000 125,000 ................ May 25, 1977)............................................ Federal employees compensation account (Public Law 96- 1,750,000 1,750,000 ................ 499,dated Dec. 5, 1980) (Unemployment Compensation)...... Conferences for the Majority and Minority (Public Laws: 97- 300,000 300,000 ................ 51, dated Jan. 3, 1983; 101-250, dated Nov. 5, 1990; and 107-68, dated Nov. 12, 2001)............................. Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority (Public 150,000 150,000 ................ Law 104-53, dated Nov. 19, 1995)......................... Postage................................................... 6,000 \1\6,000 ................ Stationery................................................ 16,500 \2\16,500 ................ Communications............................................ 72,000 \3\72,000 ................ Consultants--including agency contributions (2 U.S.C. 61h- 4,000,000 4,000,000 ................ 6 as amended)............................................ National Security Working Group (S. Res. 480, November 21, 700,000 700,000 ................ 2004) (expires Dec. 31, 2010)............................ Committee on Appropriations (Public Law 105-275, dated 950,000 950,000 ................ Oct. 21, 1998)........................................... Office of the Chaplain (Public Law 108-199, dated Jan. 23, 50,000 50,000 ................ 2004).................................................... Senate Child Care Center: Agency Contribution costs authorized by Public Laws 300,000 320,000 +20,000 102-90, dated Aug. 14, 1991 and 103-50, dated Jul. 2, 1993................................................. Training classes, conferences, and travel expenses as 22,000 22,000 ................ authorized by Public Law 104-197, dated Sep. 16, 1996 ----------------------------------------------------- Total............................................. 19,145,000 19,145,000 ................ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\Postage Apportionment (Fiscal year 2011): President of the Senate.............................. $2,700 Secretary for the Majority........................... 1,100 Secretary for the Minority........................... 1,100 Chaplain............................................. 1,100 --------------- TOTAL.............................................. 6,000 \2\Stationery Apportionment (Fiscal year 2011): President of the Senate.............................. $8,000 Conference of the Majority........................... 300 Conference of the Minority........................... 300 Chaplain............................................. 700 Senate Chamber....................................... 7,200 --------------- TOTAL.............................................. 16,500 \3\Communications Apportionment (Fiscal year 2011): Office of the Vice President......................... $1,000 Secretary for the Majority........................... 10,000 Secretary for the Minority........................... 10,000 Office of the Chaplain............................... 1,000 Majority Leader...................................... 15,000 Minority Leader...................................... 15,000 Majority Whip........................................ 10,000 Minority Whip........................................ 10,000 --------------- TOTAL.............................................. 72,000 Resolution and Reorganization Reserve.--This line item is used to cover the costs of Senate resolutions and public laws that authorize expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate that do not have specific appropriations for such purpose. Reserve for Contingencies.--This line item includes payment for gratuities for family members of deceased Senate employees; damage to automobiles in the Senate parking lots; contractual, legal, and administrative services; and miscellaneous expenses, and is controlled by the Committee on Rules and Administration. Employees' Compensation Fund Reimbursements (Worker's Compensation).--Reimbursements made to the U.S. Department of Labor for total benefits and other payments made on behalf of Senate employees from the employees' compensation fund. Reception of Foreign Dignitaries.--The Committee on Foreign Relations is authorized to expend not to exceed $30,000 each fiscal year to receive foreign dignitaries under the authority of Senate Resolution 247, agreed to February 7, 1962, as amended. John Heinz Fellowship Program.--This fellowship program was first authorized by S. Res. 356 and extended by S. Res. 238, S. Res. 180, and S. Res. 428. Authorization for this program expired September 30, 2009; no funds are provided for this program in fiscal year 2011. Foreign Travel: Members and Employees.--Senate Resolution 179, agreed to May 25, 1977, authorized payment from the contingent fund of the Senate, of the domestic portion of transportation costs and travel expenses incurred by Members and employees of the Senate when engaged in authorized foreign travel. Federal Employees' Compensation Account (Unemployment Compensation).--This line item provides for expenses incurred for the Senate to reimburse the Federal employees' compensation account, pursuant to Public Law 96-499, approved December 5, 1980, for unemployment compensation payments made to Senate employees. Conferences for the Majority and Minority.--The amount recommended provides for the expenses of the majority and minority conference committees. Policy Committees for the Majority and Minority.--The amount recommended provides for the expenses of the majority and minority policy committees. Postage.--Provides for postage allowances for the President of the Senate, Secretary of the Majority, Secretary of the Minority, and Senate Chaplain. Stationery.--Provides funds for stationery and office supplies for the President of the Senate, conference committees of the Senate, Office of the Chaplain, and the Senate Chamber. Communications.--Provides funds for cellular telephone and mobile data devices and services for the Office of the Vice President, Secretary for the Majority, Secretary for the Minority, Office of the Chaplain, Majority Leader, Minority Leader, Majority Whip, and Minority Whip. Consultants: Including Agency Contributions.--Provides authority for the appointment and payment of consultants to the majority and minority leaders, President pro tempore, and the legislative counsel. The following summarizes the current authority and limitations: Majority leader: Nine consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee. Minority leader: Nine consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee. Legislative counsel (subject to President Pro Tempore approval): Two consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. All of the consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee. President Pro Tempore: Three consultants at not to exceed the daily rate for maximum standing committee rate. The consultants may be appointed at an annual rate of compensation not to exceed the maximum annual rate for a standing committee. Senate National Security Working Group.--Provides funding for the Senate National Security Working Group, under the authority of Senate Resolution 75, agreed to March 25, 1999. The Senate National Security Working Group was formerly the Senate Arms Control Observer Group. Committee on Appropriations.--Pursuant to Public Law 105- 275 provides funding for administrative expenses for the Committee on Appropriations. Senate Employees' Child Care Center: Agency Contributions.--Provides for the payment of agency contribution costs as authorized by Public Law 102-90, approved August 14, 1991, and Public Law 103-50, approved July 2, 1993, for employees of the Senate Employees Child Care Center. The Senate Employees' Child Care Center is intended primarily for the children of members and employees of the Senate. Senate Employees' Child Care Center: Training Classes and Conference Costs.--Provides for the reimbursement of any individual employed by the Senate Employees' Child Care Center for the cost of training classes and conferences in connection with the provision of child care services and for travel, transportation, and subsistence expenses incurred in connection with the training classes and conferences, as authorized by Public Law 104-197, approved September 16, 1996. Student Loan Repayment Program.--Provides for the repayment of student loans at a maximum of $500 per month, for eligible employees at the discretion of the employing office, to enhance recruitment and retention of Senate staff. SENATORS' OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ACCOUNT Appropriations, 2010.................................... $422,000,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 458,817,000 Committee recommendation................................ 422,000,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year 2011 of $422,000,000 for the Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account, the same as the fiscal year 2010 enacted level and a decrease of $36,817,000 below the request. This account funds salaries and benefits of Senators' staffs as well as the office expense allowance for Senators' offices. The Senators' official personnel and office expense allowance [SOPOEA] is comprised of three components. Two of these are for salaries of personnel in Senators' offices. The allowance for administrative and clerical assistance is based on the population of States, beginning with States with a population of fewer than 5 million people to States with a population of 28 million or more. The table illustrates the allowances per population category and the States which fall into those categories. The estimate for fiscal year 2011 totals $269,942,634. The second component of the salaries allowance is for legislative assistance to Senators, as authorized by Public Law 95-94. This allowance provides funding for three positions in each Senator's office at an annual rate of $169,459 for a total of $508,377 per office, or $50,837,700 for all 100 Senators. The third component of the SOPOEA account is for office expenses and totals $20,128,942. Each Senator's office is allocated an amount for office expenses, as displayed in the following table. In addition, an amount of $200,000 is provided to cover additional expenses that may be incurred in the event of the death or resignation of a Senator, and to provide for transitional expenses during election years subject to regulations set by the Committee on Rules and Administration with respect to official mail. It should be noted that the amounts provided for the various components of the SOPOEA are interchangeable. Amounts provided for salaries may be used for expenses, and vice versa, subject to regulations set by the Committee on Rules and Administration with respect to official mail. It should also be noted that the figures in the following table are preliminary, and that official notification of member budgets is issued by the Financial Clerk of the Senate after enactment of this bill. The following table illustrates the several components of the SOPOEA. SENATORS' OFFICIAL PERSONNEL AND OFFICE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE FISCAL YEAR 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Admin. & Cler. Legislative Assist. Assist. O.O.E.A. Total State Allowance 10/ Allowance 10/ Allowance 10/ Allowance 10/ 1/2010 1/2010 1/2010 1/2010 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alabama......................................... $2,512,574 $508,377 $184,991 $3,205,942 Alaska.......................................... 2,512,574 508,377 253,277 3,274,228 Arizona......................................... 2,660,358 508,377 206,464 3,375,199 Arkansas........................................ 2,512,574 508,377 170,305 3,191,256 California...................................... 3,993,206 508,377 465,922 4,967,505 Colorado........................................ 2,586,463 508,377 192,466 3,287,306 Connecticut..................................... 2,512,574 508,377 160,486 3,181,437 Delaware........................................ 2,512,574 508,377 128,585 3,149,536 Florida......................................... 3,520,453 508,377 316,073 4,344,903 Georgia......................................... 2,882,034 508,377 221,720 3,612,131 Hawaii.......................................... 2,512,574 508,377 280,364 3,301,315 Idaho........................................... 2,512,574 508,377 166,072 3,187,023 Illinois........................................ 3,103,716 508,377 265,292 3,877,385 Indiana......................................... 2,660,358 508,377 195,554 3,364,289 Iowa............................................ 2,512,574 508,377 170,934 3,191,885 Kansas.......................................... 2,512,574 508,377 169,077 3,190,028 Kentucky........................................ 2,512,574 508,377 178,630 3,199,581 Louisiana....................................... 2,512,574 508,377 185,739 3,206,690 Maine........................................... 2,512,574 508,377 149,000 3,169,951 Maryland........................................ 2,586,463 508,377 171,883 3,266,723 Massachusetts................................... 2,660,358 508,377 194,935 3,363,670 Michigan........................................ 2,955,932 508,377 233,327 3,697,636 Minnesota....................................... 2,586,463 508,377 189,010 3,283,850 Mississippi..................................... 2,512,574 508,377 169,968 3,190,919 Missouri........................................ 2,586,463 508,377 197,825 3,292,665 Montana......................................... 2,512,574 508,377 162,926 3,183,877 Nebraska........................................ 2,512,574 508,377 161,288 3,182,239 Nevada.......................................... 2,512,574 508,377 176,913 3,197,864 New Hampshire................................... 2,512,574 508,377 143,688 3,164,639 New Jersey...................................... 2,808,144 508,377 204,844 3,521,365 New Mexico...................................... 2,512,574 508,377 168,021 3,188,972 New York........................................ 3,567,727 508,377 318,250 4,394,354 North Carolina.................................. 2,882,034 508,377 220,482 3,610,893 North Dakota.................................... 2,512,574 508,377 150,646 3,171,597 Ohio............................................ 3,029,825 508,377 254,146 3,792,348 Oklahoma........................................ 2,512,574 508,377 181,706 3,202,657 Oregon.......................................... 2,512,574 508,377 190,990 3,211,941 Pennsylvania.................................... 3,103,716 508,377 260,775 3,872,868 Rhode Island.................................... 2,512,574 508,377 139,066 3,160,017 South Carolina.................................. 2,512,574 508,377 176,473 3,197,424 South Dakota.................................... 2,512,574 508,377 152,539 3,173,490 Tennessee....................................... 2,660,358 508,377 196,101 3,364,836 Texas........................................... 3,804,103 508,377 370,394 4,682,874 Utah............................................ 2,512,574 508,377 171,812 3,192,763 Vermont......................................... 2,512,574 508,377 137,073 3,158,024 Virginia........................................ 2,734,250 508,377 197,171 3,439,798 Washington...................................... 2,660,358 508,377 216,441 3,385,176 West Virginia................................... 2,512,574 508,377 148,773 3,169,724 Wisconsin....................................... 2,586,463 508,377 192,233 3,287,073 Wyoming......................................... 2,512,574 508,377 153,825 3,174,776 --------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL..................................... 134,971,317 25,418,850 10,064,471 170,454,6382 2 2 2 GRAND TOTAL............................... 269,942,634 50,837,000 20,128,942 340,909,276 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the most recent employment data compiled by the Secretary of the Senate, as of April 30, 2010, there were 4,295 individuals employed in Senators' offices throughout the United States and covered by this appropriation. In addition to providing funds for compensation of employees within Senators' offices, this appropriation also provides for agency contributions for those employees; that is, the Senate's share, as an employer, of the various employee benefit programs for which Senate employees are eligible. These payments are mandatory, and fluctuate according to the programs in which employees are enrolled, the level of compensation, and the degree of participation. Budget requests for this account prepared by the Financial Clerk must be based on both experience and evaluation of trends. The fiscal year 2011 request for this account anticipates $106,000,000 in agency contribution costs. The amount recommended by the Committee for the SOPOEA is less than would be required to cover all obligations that could be incurred under the authorized allowances for all Senators. The Committee is able to recommend an appropriation of a lesser amount than potentially necessary because Senators typically do not obligate funds up to the absolute ceiling of their respective allowances. SENATE OFFICIAL MAIL COSTS Appropriations, 2010.................................... $300,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 300,000 Committee recommendation................................ 300,000 For the official mail costs of the Senate, the Committee recommends an appropriation of $300,000 which is the same as the budget request. Administrative Provision Sec. 101. Clarifies contracting requirements under the Economy Act. JOINT ITEMS Joint Economic Committee Appropriations, 2010.................................... $4,814,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 4,895,000 Committee recommendation................................ 4,814,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,814,000 for the Joint Economic Committee [JEC]. This is the same as the enacted level and $81,000 below the request. The Joint Economic Committee was created by the Employment Act of 1946. The primary tasks of the JEC are to review economic conditions and to recommend improvements in economic policy. The JEC performs research and economic analysis, and monitors and analyzes current economic, financial, and employment conditions. Joint Committee on Taxation Appropriations, 2010.................................... $11,327,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 11,617,000 Committee recommendation................................ 11,327,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $11,327,000 for salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Taxation. The Joint Committee is established under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to: (1) investigate the operation and effects of internal revenue taxes and the administration of such taxes; (2) investigate measures and methods for the simplification of such taxes; (3) make reports to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance (or to the House and the Senate) on the results of such investigations and studies and to make recommendations; and (4) review any proposed refund or credit of income or estate and gift taxes or certain other taxes set forth in Code section 6405 in excess of $2,000,000. In addition to these functions that are specified in the Internal Revenue Code, the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 requires the Joint Committee to provide revenue estimates for all tax legislation considered by either the House or the Senate. Office of the Attending Physician Appropriations, 2010.................................... $3,805,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 3,407,000 Committee recommendation................................ 3,407,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $3,407,000 for the Office of the Attending Physician. The Office was first established by House Resolution 253, adopted December 5, 1928. Office of Congressional Accessibility Services Appropriations, 2010.................................... $1,377,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 1,377,000 Committee recommendation................................ 1,377,000 The Committee recommends $1,377,000 for the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services. This office is a successor to the Special Services Office following enactment of the Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008. The Office of Congressional Accessibility Services [OCAS] provides and coordinates accessibility services for individuals with disabilities, including Members of Congress, staff, and visitors to the U.S. Capitol complex. These services include sign language interpreting, adaptive tours, and wheelchair loans. OCAS also provides information regarding accessibility for individuals with disabilities, as well as related training and staff development to Members of Congress and employees of the Senate and House of Representatives. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION Sec. 1001. This provision authorizes employees of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services to participate in the Senate employees student loan repayment program rather than establish a separate student loan program for their employees. CAPITOL POLICE Recommended Salaries................................................ $277,289,000 Expenses................................................ 58,146,000 -------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________ Total, Capitol Police............................. 335,435,000 The United States Capitol Police [USCP] is charged with the protection of the United States Congress, its legislative processes, Members, employees, visitors and facilities within the U.S. Capitol complex from crime, disruption or terrorism, so that the Congress may fulfill its constitutional responsibilities in a safe and open environment. The Committee recommends $335,435,000 for the U.S. Capitol Police. This is a decrease of $5,839,000 below the fiscal year 2010 level, including fiscal year 2010 supplemental funding, and $50,041,000 below the request. Chief of the Capitol Police.--The Committee is concerned about frequent significant problems in the administration of the United States Capitol Police. The Inspector General [IG] of the U.S. Capitol Police in a recent audit discussed the failure of the ``tone at the top''. Tone and accountability are developed and owned by the Chief. The Committee has granted the Chief of Police substantial authority to lead the 2,193 men and women of the USCP. The responsibilities and accountability for the agency remains that of the Chief of Police. The inability of the Chief to make improvements in this area undermines his credibility. The Committee holds in high regard the difficult task of the Department personnel, sworn and civilian, who contribute daily to the safety of Members, staff, and visitors. The Committee expects the department leadership to exceed expectations held for the field and administrative personnel. There are ample studies conducted by the Police Board, GAO, IG, and professionals from around the country indicating what ought to be accomplished. The Committee expects immediate and effective execution of the guidance provided to the Chief of Police and his staff. Inspector General of the U.S. Capitol Police Board.--The Committee is, in general, disappointed in the quality of the work product of the inspector general. The Committee expects the judgment and independence of the IG to be above reproach in both appearance and execution. The audits and investigatory reports produced by the inspector general during fiscal year 2010 are not up to the standards this Committee expects. For example, the IG referenced a Committee e-mail correspondence that took the content of the e-mail out of context to make a point in his findings. This is unacceptable to this Committee. The Committee believes that the inspector general has the resources, personnel, and contractual assistance to perform his duties successfully. The Capitol Police Board.--The Capitol Police Board has varied and wide-ranging roles and responsibilities as part of its mission to oversee the USCP. Throughout the Board's history, these roles and responsibilities have evolved to address emerging external threats and internal changes within the USCP management and administration. The latest change occurred in 2009 through the USCP Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009, which amended some of the Board's responsibilities. This Committee believes that, consistent with good governance principles, the Board should receive periodic reviews of, among other things, its governance practices, organizational structure and functions. Therefore, the Committee directs GAO to review the governance practices that the Board has adopted and determine whether improvements or changes are needed in the Board's mission, structure, functions, and processes. Senate Office Building Business Hours.--The Committee was told at the March 4th USCP budget hearing that the Capitol Police had conducted a study to identify door closures during non-business hours that would lead to significant savings in overtime. The Committee has yet to receive the results of this study, which causes problems in developing accurate budget estimates for fiscal year 2011. The Committee directs the Chief of Police to complete this study within 60 days and present his recommendations to the Committee. Salaries Appropriations, 2010.................................... $265,188,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 289,782,000 Committee recommendation................................ 277,289,000 The amount provided covers salaries, benefits, and overtime costs. Capitol Police personnel are also eligible for hazardous duty pay and comparability pay similar to locality pay adjustments granted other Federal law enforcement personnel in the Washington, DC, area. The Committee recommends $277,289,000 and 2,193 FTEs for Capitol Police salaries, an increase of $12,101,000 over the enacted level and $12,493,000 below the request. The total staffing level is expected to be approximately 1,800 sworn and 393 civilian staff under the Committee recommendation. Overtime.--The Committee recommends up to $29,195,000 for overtime in fiscal year 2011. This provides for approximately 502,000 hours of additional duty. The Committee did not provide $1,945,351 in overtime to cover the anticipated work on the U.S. Capitol Dome and the utility tunnels. The Committee directs the Capitol Police to request a reprogramming of funds if necessary to cover this work. General Expenses Appropriations, 2010\1\................................. $76,086,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 95,694,000 Committee recommendation................................ 58,146,000 \1\Includes $12,956,000 in emergency spending in Public Law 111-212. Expenses include office supplies and equipment, laundry and dry cleaning, communications, motor vehicles, uniforms and equipment, investigations, training, and miscellaneous items. The Committee recommends $58,146,000 for general expenses, which is $17,940,000 below the fiscal year 2010 level including supplemental funding and $37,548,000 below the request. Although the USCP requested $16,000,000 for the indoor coverage portion of the new radio system in fiscal year 2011, the Committee provided $12,956,000 in Public Law 111-212, the fiscal year 2010 supplemental appropriations bill, to expedite this critical element of the project. The Committee is following very closely the management and execution of this project, and has directed GAO to provide ongoing assistance to ensure the schedule and budget are tightly controlled. Administrative Provisions Sec. 1101. Transfer Authority. The Committee has included a routine provision which allows for funds to be transferred between the ``Salaries'' and ``General expenses'' accounts. Sec. 1102. Truck Interdiction Monitoring Program. The Committee has included a provision which clarifies the Committee's intent regarding the use of prior-year appropriated funds for the Truck Interdiction Monitoring Program. OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE Salaries and Expenses Appropriations, 2010.................................... $4,377,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 4,676,000 Committee recommendation................................ 4,377,000 The Office of Compliance [OOC] is an independent nonpartisan agency established to administer and enforce the Congressional Accountability Act [CAA]. The OOC administers the dispute resolution system established to resolve disputes that arise under the CAA; carries out an education and training program for the regulated community on the rights and responsibilities of the CAA; and advises Congress on needed changes and amendments to the CAA. The OOC General Counsel has independent investigatory and enforcement authority for certain violations of the CAA. The Committee recommends an appropriation of $4,377,000, for the salaries and expenses of the OOC, the same as the fiscal year 2010 level and $299,000 below the request. CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Salaries and Expenses Appropriations, 2010.................................... $45,165,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 47,289,000 Committee recommendation................................ 46,589,000 CBO's mandate is to provide the Congress with objective, nonpartisan, and timely analyses to aid in economic and budgetary decisions on the wide array of programs covered by the Federal budget, and the information and estimates required for the congressional budget process. The Committee recommends an appropriation of $46,589,000 for the Congressional Budget Office. The amount provided is an increase of $1,424,000 over the enacted level to support additional staff hired with funds provided in the fiscal year 2009 supplemental appropriations bill, and $700,000 below the request. ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL The Office of the Architect of the Capitol [AOC] is responsible to the United States Congress for the maintenance, operation, development, and preservation of 16.5 million square feet of buildings and more than 450 acres of land throughout the Capitol complex. This includes the Capitol, the Capitol Visitor Center, the House and Senate office buildings, the Library of Congress buildings, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Power Plant, and other facilities. The AOC also provides professional expertise with regard to the preservation of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to its care, and provides recommendations concerning design, construction, and maintenance of the facilities and grounds. The Committee has recommended a funding level of $442,611,000 for all activities of the Architect of the Capitol, excluding House office buildings. The amount recommended is $171,387,000 below the request and $8,509,000 below the fiscal year 2010 enacted level. The Committee has funded only the most urgently needed projects. In addition, the Committee has approved the use of $16,600,000 in prior year funds to apply toward high priority fiscal year 2011 projects campus-wide. The Committee has recommended roughly $40,000,000 in capital projects to address deferred maintenance, fire and life safety deficiencies, and capital renewal requirements. Addressing AOC's growing backlog of such projects has been one of the highest priorities in this bill. The following table shows the request and the Committee recommendation, excluding the House Office Buildings account: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2010 Committee Appropriation appropriation Amount requested recommendation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Administration.................................... $106,783,000 $118,708,000 $105,794,000 Capitol Building.......................................... 33,182,000 79,585,000 42,770,000 Capitol Grounds........................................... 10,974,000 12,066,000 9,940,000 Senate Office Buildings................................... 74,392,000 104,073,000 81,112,000 Capitol Power Plant....................................... 119,133,000 120,585,000 109,962,000 Library Buildings and Grounds............................. 45,795,000 101,203,000 35,336,000 Capitol Police Buildings and Grounds...................... 27,012,000 39,515,000 22,158,000 Botanic Garden............................................ 11,390,000 14,348,000 12,768,000 Capitol Visitor Center.................................... 22,459,000 23,915,000 22,771,000 ----------------------------------------------------- Total............................................... 451,120,000 613,998,000 442,611,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hybrid Vehicles.--The Committee believes the Architect of the Capitol should explore ways to encourage the use of alternative vehicles as a way to reduce oil consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This includes plug-in hybrid, electric battery powered vehicles and the continued and expanded use of renewable fuels. Integrating any of these alternatives necessitates investment in infrastructure such as battery recharging, ethanol and biodiesel stations. The Architect is directed to consider the installation and expansion of such infrastructure as these vehicles become more widely available and utilized. General Administration Appropriations, 2010.................................... $106,783,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 118,708,000 Committee recommendation................................ 105,794,000 The General Administration appropriation provides funding for salaries and related benefits of the Architect, officers, administrative and support staff, including engineering and architecture employees. This account also provides for administrative items such as agency-wide contractual services; surveys and studies; information technology; and safety engineering operations. The Committee recommends an appropriation of $105,794,000 for general administration, a reduction of $12,914,000 below the request and $989,000 below the fiscal year 2010 enacted level. Of the amount recommended, $3,999,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2015. The following table displays the budget detail. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount Committee Item requested recommendation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget Payroll................................. $57,594,000 $57,167,000 Operations.............................. 53,615,000 44,628,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 111,209,000 101,795,000 =============================== Fiscal Year 2011 Project Budget ESPC Management Program................. 3,500,000 3,500,000 Energy Reduction Program................ 3,500,000 .............. Conservation of Fine & Architectural Art 499,000 499,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 7,499,000 3,999,000 =============================== Total, General Administration..... 118,708,000 105,794,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Capitol Building Appropriations, 2010.................................... $33,182,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 79,585,000 Committee recommendation................................ 42,770,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $42,770,000 for necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the Capitol, which is $36,815,000 below the request and $9,588,000 above the enacted level. Of the amount recommended, $15,527,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2015. In addition, the Committee has approved the use of prior year balances for the following projects: Dome Rehabilitation Design, Phase 2 of 2, ($3,996,000); Capitol Building Kitchen Renovation Design ($800,000); Electric Power Distribution System Replacement Design ($1,129,000); and Domestic, Storm, Sanitary and Vent Piping Replacement Study ($431,000). Dome Repairs.--Due to funding constraints, the Committee was unable to fully fund the $20,000,000 for much-needed repairs to the Capitol Dome. The Committee suggests that the Architect of the Capitol seek alternative sources of funding to accomplish this work. The following table displays the budget detail. CAPITOL BUILDING ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount Committee Item requested recommendation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget Payroll................................. $20,623,000 $20,476,000 Operations.............................. 6,767000 6,767,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 27,390,000 27,243,000 =============================== Fiscal Year 2011 Project Budget Air Handling Unit and Fan Replacement, 8,600,000 .............. Phase 1 of 2........................... Capitol Building Kitchen Renovations 800,000 .............. Design................................. Compartmental Barriers and Horizontal 2,027,000 2,027,000 Exits, Phase 1 of 2.................... Dome Rehabilitation Design Phase 2 of 2 3,996,000 .............. (Revalidation)......................... Dome Rehabilitation, Phase 1C of 2 19,999,000 10,000,000 (Skirt Rehabilitation)................. Domestic, Storm, Sanitary and Vent 431,000 .............. Piping Replacement Study............... Electric Power Distribution System 1,129,000 .............. Replacement Design..................... Exterior Stone and Metal Preservation 11,207,000 .............. Phase 1 of 4 (North Extension)......... Minor Construction...................... 3,500,000 3,500,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 52,195,000 15,527,000 =============================== Total, Capitol Building........... 79,585,000 42,770,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Capitol Grounds Appropriations, 2010.................................... $10,974,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 12,066,000 Committee recommendation................................ 9,940,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $9,940,000 for Capitol Grounds for the care and improvements of the grounds surrounding the Capitol, the Senate and House office buildings, and the Capitol Power Plant. This is $1,034,000 below the enacted level and $2,126,000 less than the request. In addition, the Committee has approved the use of prior year balances for the following projects: Fall Protection Design ($307,000) and Stormwater Management Study Phase I ($500,000). The Committee commends the work of the Capitol Grounds Crew during the snowstorms of the past winter, removing more than 11,000 tons of snow from the Capitol Complex. The following table displays the budget detail. CAPITOL GROUNDS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount Committee Item requested recommendation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget Payroll................................. $6,746,000 $6,648,000 Operations.............................. 3,292,000 3,292,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 10,038,000 9,940,000 =============================== Fiscal Year 2011 Project Budget Fall Protection, Capitol Grounds........ 307,000 .............. House Air Intake Drain Replacement Study 120,000 .............. Stormwater Management Study............. 1,601,000 .............. ------------------------------- Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 2,028,000 .............. =============================== Total, Capitol Grounds............ 12,066,000 9,940,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Senate Office Buildings Appropriations, 2010.................................... $74,392,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 104,073,000 Committee recommendation................................ 81,112,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $81,112,000 for maintenance of the Senate office buildings, of which $19,474,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2015. This is $22,961,000 below the request, and $6,720,000 above the enacted level. In addition, the Committee has approved the use of prior year balances for the following projects: Exterior Envelope Repair and Restoration Design, Russell Building ($3,806,000), Fall Protection Design, Senate Office Buildings ($1,068,000), and SW Terrace Waterproofing, RSOB ($2,472,000). The Committee has provided an additional $2,000,000 in Minor Construction funding to complete the installation of sprinkler systems within the Russell Senate Office Building. The following table displays the budget detail. SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount Committee Item requested recommendation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget Payroll................................. $42,694,000 $42,032,000 Operations.............................. 20,515,000 19,606,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 63,209,000 61,638,000 =============================== Fiscal Year 2011 Project Budget Replace Modular Furniture, HSOB......... 3,500,000 3,500,000 Infrastructure Improvements, Phase 2 of 9,974,000 9,974,000 3, DSOB (Center Wing).................. SW Terrace Waterproofing, RSOB.......... 2,472,000 .............. Exterior Envelope Repair and Restoration 3,806,000 .............. Design, RSOB........................... Fall Protection Design, SOB............. 1,068,000 .............. Roof and Skylight Replacement, HSOB..... 15,794,000 .............. Building Automation System Upgrade, SOB. 250,000 .............. Minor Construction...................... 4,000,000 6,000,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 40,864,000 19,474,000 =============================== Total, Senate Office Building..... 104,073,000 81,112,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Capitol Power Plant Appropriations, 2010.................................... $119,133,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 120,585,000 Committee recommendation................................ 109,962,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $109,962,000 for the operations of the Capitol Power Plant. This is supplemented by $8,000,000 in reimbursements, for a total of $117,962,000. This is $9,171,000 below the enacted level and $10,623,000 below the request. Of the amount provided, $15,100,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2015. In addition, the Committee has approved the use of prior year balances for the following project: Skills Survey ($76,000). The Power Plant provides heat, light, power, and air- conditioning for the Capitol, Senate and House office buildings, and the Library of Congress buildings; heat, light, and power for the Botanic Garden and the Senate and House Garages; light for the Capitol Grounds' street, park, and floodlighting system; steam heat for the Government Printing Office and Washington City Post Office, also known as Postal Square; and steam heat and air-conditioning for the Union Station complex, Folger Shakespeare Library, the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, and the U.S. Supreme Court Building on a reimbursable basis. Within the operating budget, the recommended amount for the purchase of electricity from the local private utility, payment to the government of the District of Columbia for the provision of water and sewer services, and the procurement of boiler fuel, is displayed in the following table. FISCAL YEAR 2011 ESTIMATED UTILITY COSTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cost ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Purchase of electrical energy........................... $51,058,000 Purchase of natural gas................................. 22,786,000 Purchase of steam....................................... 1,050,000 Purchase of chilled water............................... 1,380,000 Purchase of oil......................................... 2,765,000 Water and Sewer payments................................ 4,631,000 Utilities for Postal Square............................. 697,000 --------------- Total............................................. 84,367,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The balance of this appropriation supports a workforce to operate and maintain the Power Plant. The following table displays the budget detail. CAPITOL POWER PLANT ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount Committee Item requested recommendation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget Payroll............................... $10,923,000 $10,846,000 Operations............................ 84,016,000 84,016,000 --------------------------------- Subtotal, Operating Budget...... 94,939,000 94,862,000 ================================= Fiscal Year 2011 Project Budget Tunnel Program........................ 13,950,000 6,950,000 Campus Utility Metering............... 2,400,000 1,200,000 Fall Protection, CPP.................. 2,950,000 2,950,000 Steam and Chilled Water Piping 2,346,000 ............... Condition Assessment, Phase 2 of 2... Minor Construction.................... 4,000,000 4,000,000 --------------------------------- Subtotal, Project Budget........ 25,646,000 15,100,000 ================================= Total, Capitol Power Plant...... 120,585,000 109,962,000 ================================= Offsetting Collections................ 8,000,000 8,000,000 --------------------------------- Total Budget Authority, Capitol 128,585,000 117,962,000 Power Plant.................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Utility Tunnels.--On June 11, 2007, the Architect of the Capitol and the Office of Compliance entered into an agreement to address safety and health issues in the Capitol Power Plant utility tunnels that were the subject of an OOC complaint and three citations. The AOC's Utility Tunnel Improvement Program is on schedule to meet the June 2012 completion date. The Committee commends the AOC for utilizing methodologies such as improved engineering data, scope consolidation, and performance efficiencies realized through lessons learned resulting in an overall reduction of the program's projected cost of $295,460,000 to $176,130,000. The Committee notes that progress continues to be made in the utility tunnels. Tunnel emergency evacuation plans have been improved and coordinated with the appropriate response agencies and the removal of friable asbestos insulation is essentially complete in all tunnels. Tunnel communication systems have been upgraded and new ventilation systems have been installed in two tunnels with the remaining tunnels scheduled for completion in September 2011. The installation of 14 new egress points will be completed by spring 2011. Within two tunnels, known overhead hazards have been mitigated. Remaining concrete repairs will be completed by winter 2011. While the Committee is pleased with these results, the AOC should continue to evaluate assessments and immediately report any changes to current and projected costs. Library Buildings and Grounds Appropriations, 2010.................................... $45,795,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 101,203,000 Committee recommendation................................ 35,336,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $35,336,000 for the care and maintenance of the Library buildings and grounds by the Architect of the Capitol, of which $8,507,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2015. The recommendation is $10,459,000 below the enacted amount for fiscal year 2010 and $65,867,000 below the request. In addition, the Committee has approved the use of prior year balances for the following projects: Water Infiltration Repairs Design, James Madison Building ($735,000), and Book Storage Module 5 Design Updates ($300,000). The following table displays the budget detail. LIBRARY BUILDING AND GROUNDS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount Committee Item requested recommendation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget Payroll................................. $17,010,000 $16,900,000 Operations.............................. 9,929,000 9,929,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 26,939,000 26,829,000 =============================== Fiscal Year 2011 Project Budget ABA Space Reorganization, Phase 2 of 3, 2,713,000 1,713,000 JMMB................................... North Exit Stair B, TJB................. 18,109,000 .............. Emergency Lighting System Upgrade, JMMB 4,794,000 4,794,000 & SSFC................................. Air Handling Unit Replacement, TJB 3,265,000 .............. (Decks A&B)............................ Building Automation System Upgrade, LOC. 1,952,000 .............. Storage Collection Module 5............. 16,941,000 .............. Copper Roof and Fall Protection 14,715,000 .............. Replacement, JAB....................... Elevator Modernization, JAB 13 & 14/JMMB 3,486,000 .............. B1-B4.................................. LOC Master Key System and Hardware 1,000,000 .............. Replacement, Phase 1 of 3.............. Secured Storage Facilities, Phase 3 of 4,054,000 .............. 3, JMMB................................ Water Infiltration Repairs Design, JMMB. 735,000 .............. Minor Construction...................... 2,500,000 2,000,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 74,264,000 8,507,000 =============================== Total, Library Buildings and 101,203,000 35,336,000 Grounds.......................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security Appropriations, 2010.................................... $27,012,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 39,515,000 Committee recommendation................................ 22,158,000 The Committee recommends $22,158,000 for Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security, which is $4,854,000 below the enacted level and $17,357,000 below the request. Of this amount, $2,500,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2015. In addition, the Committee has approved the use of prior year balances for the following project: Fall Protection, CPBG&S, Phase 1 ($973,000). The following table displays the budget detail. CAPITOL POLICE BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND SECURITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount Committee Item requested recommendation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget Payroll................................. $2,175,000 $2,162,000 Operations.............................. 20,520,000 17,496,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 22,695,000 19,658,000 =============================== Fiscal Year 2011 Project Budget Garage Security Infrastructure, SOB and 2,552,000 .............. HOB.................................... Hallway and Stairwell Security 2,700,000 .............. Infrastructure, CB, HOB, SOB........... Building Security Infrastructure 2,000,000 .............. Installation, SOB & HOB................ Offsite Delivery Screening Center Study. 1,659,000 .............. Fall Protection, CPBG&S................. 1,997,000 .............. Energy Audit Implementation, USCP HQ.... 2,912,000 .............. Minor Construction...................... 3,000,000 2,500,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 16,820,000 2,500,000 =============================== Total, Capitol Police Buildings, 39,515,000 22,158,000 Grounds and Security............. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Botanic Garden Appropriations, 2010.................................... $11,390,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 14,348,000 Committee recommendation................................ 12,768,000 The Committee recommends $12,768,000 for salaries and expenses of the Botanic Garden. This is $1,580,000 less than the requested level and $1,378,000 above the enacted level. Of this amount, $505,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2015. The following table displays the budget detail. BOTANIC GARDEN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount Committee Item requested recommendation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget Payroll................................. $6,410,000 $6,310,000 Operations.............................. 6,248,000 5,953,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 12,658,000 12,263,000 =============================== Fiscal Year 2011 Project Budget Bartholdi Park Restoration, Phase 4 of 5 1,209,000 209,000 (NW Fountain).......................... Fall Protection (BG).................... 296,000 296,000 Conservatory Exterior Stone Repair 185,000 .............. Design................................. ------------------------------- Subtotal, Project Budget.......... 1,690,000 505,000 =============================== Total, Botanic Garden............. 14,348,000 12,768,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Capitol Visitor Center Appropriations, 2010.................................... $22,459,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 23,915,000 Committee recommendation................................ 22,771,000 The Committee recommends a total of $22,771,000 for the operation of the Capitol Visitor Center. This is $1,144,000 below the request and $312,000 above the fiscal year 2010 enacted level. The following table displays the budget detail. CAPITOL VISITOR CENTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Amount Committee Item requested recommendation ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget Payroll................................. $17,311,000 $16,757,000 Operations.............................. 6,604,000 6,014,000 ------------------------------- Subtotal, Operating Budget........ 23,915,000 22,771,000 =============================== Total, Capitol Visitor Center..... 23,915,000 22,771,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CVC Positions.--The Committee commends the work of the CVC congressional liaisons in working with Senate Office staff and supports the inclusion of these positions. However, the Committee does not support an Interpretive Curator or a Special Assistant for the CVC. Administrative Provisions Sec. 1201. The Committee has included a provision which authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to establish a team of 32 senior leadership positions. Sec. 1202. Allows the Architect of the Capitol to purchase a building to house the U.S. Capitol Police vehicle maintenance facility. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS The Library of Congress is the Nation's oldest cultural institution and largest repository of human knowledge in the world. It is the main research arm of the United States Congress. Its mission is to make its resources available and useful to the Congress and the American people and sustain and preserve a universal collection of knowledge and creativity for future generations. The Library's collections include more than 138 million artifactual items (books, photographs, maps, sound recordings, films, sheet music, legal materials) in 470 languages. Digital technology is transforming the way the Library does its work, and the institution plays an important leadership role in superimposing digital library collections and services on those that are analog based. The Library of Congress houses the Congressional Research Service, U.S. Copyright Office, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Law Library of Congress, and numerous other programs and services. The Committee recommends a total of $643,337,000 for the Library of Congress, the same as the fiscal year 2010 level and a decrease of $31,448,000 below the request. In addition to the appropriation, the Library estimates receipts and reimbursements of $40,440,000, funds from gifts and trusts totaling $18,348,000 and revolving funds totaling $102,019,000. Total funds available to support Library operations, including the Architect of the Capitol account, are expected to be approximately $840,000,000 in fiscal year 2011 under the Committee recommendation. The following table displays the Committee recommendation for the Library of Congress appropriations compared to the budget request and the fiscal year 2010 level. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Senate Committee recommendation compared with (+ or -) Item 2010 Budget estimate Committee ----------------------------------- appropriation recommendation 2010 appropriation Budget estimate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Salaries and Expenses......................................... $446,151,000 $467,272,000 $443,345,000 -$2,806,000 -$23,927,000 Authority to spend receipts................................... -6,350,000 -6,350,000 -6,350,000 ................ ................ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal, Salaries and expenses......................... 439,801,000 460,922,000 436,995,000 -2,806,000 -23,927,000 ========================================================================================= Copyright Office, salaries and expenses....................... 55,476,000 56,785,000 55,169,000 -307,000 -1,616,000 Authority to spend receipts................................... -34,612,000 -34,390,000 -33,565,000 +1,047,000 +825,000 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal, Copyright Office.............................. 20,864,000 22,395,000 21,604,000 +740,000 -791,000 ========================================================================================= Congressional Research Service, salaries and expenses......... 112,490,000 119,919,000 114,341,000 +1,851,000 -5,578,000 Books for the blind and physically handicapped, salaries and 70,182,000 71,549,000 70,397,000 +215,000 -1,152,000 expenses..................................................... ========================================================================================= Total, Library of Congress.............................. 643,337,000 674,785,000 643,337,000 ................ -31,448,000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Salaries and Expenses Appropriations, 2010: Salaries and expenses............................... $446,151,000 Authority to spend receipts......................... 6,350,000 -------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________ Net, salaries and expenses........................ 439,801,000 ======================================================== ____________________________________________________ Budget estimate, 2011: Salaries and expenses............................... 467,272,000 Authority to spend receipts......................... 6,350,000 -------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________ Net, salaries and expenses........................ 460,922,000 ======================================================== ____________________________________________________ Committee recommendation: Salaries and expenses............................... 443,345,000 Authority to spend receipts......................... 6,350,000 -------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________ Net, salaries and expenses........................ 436,995,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $436,995,000 for salaries and expenses of the Library of Congress and approves authority to spend receipts of $6,350,000 in fiscal year 2011, for a total of $443,345,000. This is $23,927,000 below the request and $2,806,000 below the fiscal year 2010 enacted level. This amount provides for 2,942 FTEs, which may be shifted among PPAs within this appropriation. The amount recommended includes $6,677,000 for the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program; $7,315,000 for the Digital Collections and Education Curricula Program; $10,000,000 for the Investment in Technical Infrastructure Initiative; and $2,256,000 for the Global Legal Information Network. ``America Works''.--The Committee supports the ``America Works'' digital oral history project through which the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and other interested organizations will collaborate to document the experiences of the American worker and the transformation of work at this time in our Nation's history and to encourage public discourse on work- related topics and career pathways. The Committee directs the Library to report to the Committee by June 1, 2011 on progress on the planning and development stages of the project. The report should contain a cost analysis of the America Works project and an estimate of the public and private resources needed for its completion. Further, the report should develop a detailed timeline for implementing the effort and the earliest possible start date. Copyright Office salaries and expenses Appropriations, 2010: Salaries and expenses............................... $55,476,000 Authority to spend receipts......................... 34,612,000 -------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________ Net, salaries and expenses........................ 20,864,000 ======================================================== ____________________________________________________ Budget estimate, 2011: Salaries and expenses............................... 56,785,000 Authority to spend receipts......................... 34,390,000 -------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________ Net, salaries and expenses........................ 22,395,000 ======================================================== ____________________________________________________ Committee recommendation: Salaries and expenses............................... 55,169,000 Authority to spend receipts......................... 33,565,000 -------------------------------------------------------- ____________________________________________________ Net, salaries and expenses........................ 21,604,000 The Committee recommends the direct appropriation of $21,604,000 for the Copyright Office and approves authority to spend receipts of $33,565,000 in fiscal year 2011, for a total of $55,169,000. This is $791,000 below the request and $740,000 above the enacted level. Congressional Research Service salaries and expenses Appropriations, 2010.................................... $112,490,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 119,919,000 Committee recommendation................................ 114,341,000 The Committee recommends an appropriation of $114,341,000 for the Congressional Research Service. The amount recommended is an increase of $1,851,000 over the fiscal year 2010 level and $5,578,000 below the request. The Committee was not able to fund the 17 additional FTE requested in fiscal year 2011 due to budgetary constraints. Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped salaries and expenses Appropriations, 2010.................................... $70,182,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 71,549,000 Committee recommendation................................ 70,397,000 This appropriation supports a national reading program for eligible blind and physically handicapped residents of the United States and U.S. citizens living overseas. Books and magazines in braille and various recorded formats are produced by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped for distribution through a network of State and locally supported libraries. At present, 56 regional libraries in 49 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands house and circulate books and magazines to eligible readers. Sixty-three subregional libraries in 15 States, and Guam, assist at the local public library level. Fifty-three of the regional libraries and 4 separate cooperating agencies distribute sound reproducers. Two multi- State centers, under contract to the National Library Service, store and distribute books and other materials in their geographical region. The program supports a readership of approximately 900,000. The Committee recommends an appropriation of $70,397,000 for salaries and expenses for Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. This is an increase of $215,000 over the fiscal year 2010 level and $1,152,000 below the request. The amount recommended includes $650,000 to continue to provide newspapers to blind and physically handicapped individuals. Administrative Provisions Sec. 1301. The Committee has included a routine administrative provision regarding reimbursable and revolving funds carried in prior years. Sec. 1302. Provides authority to transfer funds between Library of Congress accounts, subject to the approval of the Committees on Appropriations. Sec. 1303. This provision provides the Library of Congress [LOC] authority to reimburse the Department of Labor for workers compensation claims for Library employees for prior years using available balances from expired LOC appropriations. Sec. 1304. This provision authorizes LOC to retain proceeds from the sale of used or surplus personal property and vehicles and/or to obtain trade-in credit or discount when purchasing new similar items. Sec. 1305. This provision amends the Library's gift statute at 2 U.S.C. 160 to allow the Librarian to accept services and in-kind gifts in addition to gifts of cash for immediate disbursement. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Congressional Printing and Binding Appropriations, 2010.................................... $93,768,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 96,652,000 Committee recommendation................................ 96,652,000 The U.S. Government Printing Office's core mission dates to 1813 when Congress determined the need to make information regarding the work of the three branches of Government available to all Americans. GPO is the Federal Government's primary centralized resource for gathering, cataloging, producing, providing and preserving published information in all its forms. By law and tradition, GPO's mission is to provide expert publishing and printing services to all three branches of Government; to provide, in partnership with Federal depository libraries, permanent public access to the printed and electronic information products of the Federal Government; and to sell copies of authentic printed and electronic documents and other government information products to the public. The Committee recommends $96,652,000 for congressional printing and binding. This is an increase of $2,884,000 over the fiscal year 2010 enacted level to cover the shortfall in mandatory fiscal year 2010 expenditures and the same as the request. The following table compares the component categories within this account for fiscal year 2011. The Committee has not recommended separate amounts for each activity in order to give GPO the flexibility to meet changing requirements. CONGRESSIONAL PRINTING AND BINDING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Appropriations 2010 Requested 2011 Recommended 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congressional Record Program.............................. $28,665,000 $24,936,000 ................ Miscellaneous publications................................ 1,738,000 2,124,000 ................ Miscellaneous printing and services....................... 22,181,000 25,927,000 ................ Details to Congress....................................... 3,448,000 3,736,000 ................ Document envelopes and document franks.................... 1,900,000 1,745,000 ................ Business and committee calendars.......................... 4,555,000 3,124,000 ................ Bills, resolutions, and amendments........................ 5,306,000 5,766,000 ................ Committee reports......................................... 2,981,000 3,315,000 ................ Documents................................................. 994,000 1,132,000 ................ Hearings.................................................. 20,385,000 21,062,000 ................ Committee prints.......................................... 1,666,000 2,300,000 ................ Prior-year shortfalls, estimated.......................... (51,000) 1,485,000 ................ ----------------------------------------------------- Total............................................... 93,768,000 96,652,000 $96,652,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Superintendent of Documents SALARIES AND EXPENSES Appropriations, 2010.................................... $40,911,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 44,208,000 Committee recommendation................................ 42,682,000 This appropriation provides for salaries and expenses associated with the distribution of Government documents to depository and international exchange libraries, the cataloging and indexing of Government publications, and the distribution of publications authorized by law at the request of Members of Congress and other Government agencies. The Committee recommends $42,682,000 for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Superintendent of Documents. This is an increase of $1,771,000 over the enacted level and $1,526,000 below the request. Government Printing Office Revolving Fund Appropriations, 2010.................................... $12,782,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 25,700,000 Committee recommendation................................ 8,127,000 The bill provides $8,127,000 for the Government Printing Office Revolving Fund. This is $4,655,000 below the enacted level and $17,573,000 below the budget request. This amount will provide funding for the continued development of GPO's Federal Digital System, Advanced Print Technology, and continuity of Operations planning. It will also provide funding to continue the repair and renovation of GPO's elevators in fiscal year 2011. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE Salaries and Expenses Appropriations, 2010.................................... $556,849,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 601,117,000 Committee recommendation................................ 556,849,000 The U.S. Government Accountability Office [GAO] is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. GAO investigates how the Federal Government spends taxpayer dollars. Its activities include auditing agency operations to determine whether Federal funds are being spent efficiently and effectively; investigating allegations of illegal and improper activities; reporting on how well government programs and policies are meeting their objectives; performing policy analyses and outlining options for congressional consideration; and issuing legal decisions and opinions, such as bid protest rulings and reports on agency rules. The Committee recommends funding of $556,849,000 for salaries and expenses of the Government Accountability Office, the same as the fiscal year 2010 enacted level and a reduction of $44,268,000 below the request. Additionally, $19,438,000 is authorized in offsetting collections derived from rent receipts and reimbursements for conducting financial audits of Government corporations, for a total of $576,287,000, which is a net increase of $4,216,000 over the fiscal year 2010 enacted level. Full-time Equivalents.--The Committee remains perplexed by GAO's inability to manage its full-time equivalent [FTE] level to meet appropriated funds and the continued insistence that the Committee should provide funds to accommodate its FTE management. The fiscal year 2011 budget request stated that GAO needs ``$20,400,000 to maintain our projected fiscal year 2010 on-board staff at an FTE equivalent level of 3,270 . . .'' The fiscal year 2010 conference report stated, ``A total of 3,220 FTE will be supported with these funds.'' It is astounding that GAO's projected on-board staff for fiscal year 2010 reflects an increase of 50 FTE's over the level that was provided in the fiscal year 2010 appropriations bill. For fiscal year 2011, the Committee expects GAO to adhere to the FTE level provided in the appropriations bill, to manage to that level throughout fiscal year 2011 and not increase it in the fiscal year 2012 budget request. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.--The Committee recommendation does not provide $21,000,000 as requested by GAO to continue the mandates included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act [ARRA]. Although $25,000,000 was included in ARRA legislation for the Comptroller General to conduct bimonthly reviews and prepare reports on those reviews of how States and localities were utilizing ARRA funding, there was no requirement to continue specific funding for these activities. The $25,000,000 was to remain available until September 30, 2010, and the Committee understands that those funds will be expended by the end of the fiscal year. Therefore, the Committee directs GAO to reprioritize its tasks and accomplish all possible work in fiscal year 2011 within available resources. OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER TRUST FUND Appropriations, 2010.................................... $12,000,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 14,000,000 Committee recommendation................................ 12,000,000 The Committee recommends $12,000,000 as a payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund, which is $2,000,000 below the request and the same as the enacted level. The Center for Russian Leadership Development was established on December 21, 2000 (Public Law 106-554) as a legislative branch entity. The Fiscal Year 2003 Consolidated Appropriation Resolution (Public Law 108-7) carried legislation (section 1401) changing the name to the Open World Leadership Center and expanding the mission of the program to include Newly Independent States of the former Soviet Union including the Baltic States. The mission of the Center is to enable emerging political leaders of Russia and Newly Independent States at all levels of government to gain significant, first-hand exposure to the American free market economic system and the operation of American democratic institutions through visits to comparable governments and communities in the United States. JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Appropriations, 2010.................................... $430,000 Budget estimate, 2011................................... 430,000 Committee recommendation................................ 430,000 The John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development was created by Congress in 1988. The mandate of the Center is to promote and strengthen public service. The Committee recommends the budget request of $430,000 as authorized by 2 U.S.C. 1105, for the Center's congressional staff training and development programs. TITLE II GENERAL PROVISIONS Included are several routine general provisions carried annually in the bill (secs. 201-208), as follows: Section 201 bans the use of appropriated funds for service and maintenance of private vehicles, except under such regulations as may be promulgated by the House Administration Committee and the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, respectively. Section 202 limits the availability for obligation of appropriations to the fiscal year for which it is expressly provided in the bill accompanying this report. Section 203 provides that any pay rate and title designation for a staff position created in this act, and not specifically established by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, is to be made permanent law by this act. Further, any pay rate and title change for a position provided for in the 1929 Act is to be made permanent law by this act and any changes in the official expenses of Members, officers, and committees, and in the clerk hire of the House and Senate are to be made permanent law by this act. Section 204 bans the use of funds for contracts unless such contracts are matters of public record and are available for public inspection. Section 205 appropriates such sums as may be necessary for the payment of settlements and awards pursuant to Public Law 104-1. Section 206 authorizes legislative branch entities participating in the Legislative Branch Financial Managers Council [LBFMC] to finance the costs of the LBFMC. Section 207 authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to maintain certain property. Section 208 prohibits unauthorized transfers of funds to other agencies. Section 209 ensures continuation of the staff-led tours of the Capitol. COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE Paragraph 7 of rule XVI requires that Committee reports on general appropriations bills identify, with particularity, each Committee amendment to the House bill ``which proposes an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that session.'' The Committee has recommended no such funding. COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(c), RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on September 16, 2010, the Committee ordered reported en bloc an original bill (S. 3800) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011, and for other purposes; and an original bill (S. 3799) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011 and for other purposes, with each subject to amendment and subject to the Committee spending guidance, and authorized the chairman of the committee or the chairman of the subcommittee to offer the text of the Senate-reported bill as a committee amendment in the nature of a substitute to the House companion measure, by a recorded vote of 18-12, a quorum being present. The vote was as follows: Yeas Nays Chairman Inouye Mr. Cochran Mr. Leahy Mr. Bond Mr. Harkin Mr. McConnell Ms. Mikulski Mr. Shelby Mr. Kohl Mr. Gregg Mrs. Murray Mr. Bennett Mr. Dorgan Mrs. Hutchison Mrs. Feinstein Mr. Brownback Mr. Durbin Mr. Alexander Mr. Johnson Ms. Collins Ms. Landrieu Mr. Voinovich Mr. Reed Ms. Murkowski Mr. Lautenberg Mr. Nelson Mr. Pryor Mr. Tester Mr. Specter Mr. Brown COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI, OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that Committee reports on a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or part of any statute include ``(a) the text of the statute or part thereof which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a comparative print of that part of the bill or joint resolution making the amendment and of the statute or part thereof proposed to be amended, showing by stricken-through type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical devices the omissions and insertions which would be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form recommended by the Committee.'' In compliance with this rule, the following changes in existing law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as follows: existing law to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets; new matter is printed in italic; and existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in roman. TITLE 2--THE CONGRESS Chapter 4--Officers and Employees of Senate and House of Representatives Sec. 60c-5. Student loan repayment program for Senate employees (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible employee The term ``eligible employee'' means an individual, except as provided under subsection (b)(3)-- * * * * * * * [(2) Employee of the Senate [The term ``employee of the Senate'' has the meaning given the term in section 1301 of this title. [(3) Employing office [The term ``employing office'' means the employing office, as defined in section 1301 of this title, of an employee of the Senate.] (2) Employee of the senate.--The term `employee of the Senate'-- (A) has the meaning given the term under section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301); and (B) includes any employee of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate. (3) Employing office.--The term `employing office'-- (A) means the employing office, as defined under section 101 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1301), of an employee of the Senate; and (B) includes the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services with respect to employees of that office whose pay is disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate. * * * * * * * (b) Senate student loan repayment program (1) Service agreements * * * * * * * (2) Submission of agreements On entering into a service agreement under this section, the employing office shall submit a copy of the service agreement to the Secretary. (3) Exclusion from participation in dual programs.--Notwithstanding section 5379 of title 5, United States Code, an employee of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services may not participate in the student loan repayment program through an agreement under that section and participate in the student loan repayment program through a service agreement under this section at the same time. * * * * * * * CHAPTER 5--LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Sec. 160. Disbursement of gifts, etc., to Library [Nothing] (a) In General.--Nothing in sections 154 to 162 and 163 1 of this title shall be construed as prohibiting or restricting the Librarian of Congress from accepting in the name of the United States [gifts or bequests of money for immediate disbursement] and in the interest of the Library, its collections, or its service, gifts or bequests of personal property, nonpersonal services, voluntary and uncompensated personal services, or money for immediate disbursement. Such gifts or bequests of money, after acceptance by the librarian, shall be paid by the donor or his representative to the Treasurer of the United States, whose receipts shall be their acquittance. In the case of a gift of securities, the librarian shall sell the securities and provide the donor with a receipt from the proceeds of the sale. The Treasurer of the United States shall [enter them] enter the gift, bequest, or proceeds in a special account to the credit of the Library of Congress and subject to disbursement by the librarian for the purposes in each case specified. (b) Reporting, Disclosure, and Notification Requirements.-- (1) Reporting and disclosure.-- (A) Issuance.--Each year the Librarian of Congress shall issue a public report that discloses-- (i) each gift or bequest accepted under subsection (a), including each gift or bequest of personal property, nonpersonal services, voluntary and uncompensated personal services, or money for immediate disbursement; and (ii) details of any financial transaction required under subsection (a) relating to each of those gifts or bequests. (B) Publication.--Each public report issued under subparagraph (A) shall be published in the Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress and the annual Financial Statements of the Library of Congress, with specific pagination of each gift or bequest listed in the table of contents or index. (C) Website public access.--The Annual Report of the Librarian of Congress and the annual Financial Statements of the Library of Congress, including the public report issued under subparagraph (A), shall be posted on the website of the Library of Congress for public access. (2) Notification.--Not later than 5 business days before acceptance or rejection of any gift or bequest under subsection (a), the Librarian of Congress shall notify the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman of the Joint Committee on the Library of-- (A) the determination of the Librarian of Congress to accept or reject that gift or bequest; and (B) if the gift or bequest is accepted, the details of all financial transactions relating to that gift or bequest. * * * * * * * Chapter 28--Architect Of The Capitol Subchapter I--General Sec. 1805. Deputy Architect of the Capitol/Chief Operating Officer (a) Establishment of Deputy Architect of the Capitol * * * * * * * (e) Action plan (1) In general * * * * * * * [(3) Additional senior positions [Notwithstanding section 1849(a) of this title, as amended by section 129(c) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002, the Architect of the Capitol may fix the rate of basic pay for not more than 3 additional positions at a rate not to exceed the highest total rate of pay for the Senior Executive Service under subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title 5 for the locality involved.] * * * * * * * Subchapter III--Personnel PART A--GENERAL Sec. 1849. Compensation of certain positions under jurisdiction of Architect of the Capitol (a) Twelve positions fixed in relation to Senior Executive Service The Architect of the Capitol may fix the rate of basic pay for [not more than 12 positions] not more than 32 positions at a rate not to exceed the highest total rate of pay for the Senior Executive Service under subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title 5 for the locality involved. [(b) Nine positions fixed in relation to General Schedule [Effective beginning with any pay period beginning on or after August 14, 1991, the rate of basic pay for up to 9 positions under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol may be fixed at such rate as the Architect considers appropriate for each, not to exceed 135 percent of the minimum rate payable for grade GS-15 of the General Schedule. [(c) Executive Project Directors [The Architect of the Capitol may fix the rate of basic pay for not more than 4 positions for Executive Project Directors whose salary is payable from project funds, at a rate not to exceed 95 percent of the highest total rate of pay for the Senior Executive Service under subchapter VIII of chapter 53 of title 5 for the locality involved.] (b) Treatment of Certain Individuals.--For purposes of this section, any individual who is serving in a position on the date of enactment of this Act for which pay is fixed under section 1203(e)(3) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003 (2 U.S.C. 1805(e)(3)) shall be treated as though that individual is serving in a position for which pay is fixed under subsection (a) of this section. ------ TITLE 31--MONEY AND FINANCE SUBTITLE II--THE BUDGET PROCESS Chapter 15--Appropriation Accounting Subchapter III--Transfers and Reimbursements Sec. 1535. Agency agreements NOTE Acquisition of Goods, Services, or Space by Secretary of Senate and Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of Senate Pub. L. 101-163, title I, Sec. 8, Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1046, provided that: ``(1) The Secretary of the Senate and the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate are authorized to acquire goods, services, or space from government agencies and units by agreement under the provisions of the Economy Act, 31 U.S.C. 1535, and to make advance payments in conjunction therewith, if required by the providing agency or establishment. ``(2) No advance payment may be made under paragraph (1) unless specifically provided for in the agreement. No agreement providing for advance payment may be entered into unless it contains a provision requiring the refund of any unobligated balance of the advance. [``(3) No agreement may be entered into under paragraph (1) without the approval of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the Senate Committee on Appropriations.''] ``(3) Any agreement under paragraph (1) shall be in accordance with procurement regulations prescribed by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.'' ------ LIBRARY OF CONGRESS FISCAL OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT ACT, 2000, PUBLIC LAW 106-481 TITLE I--LIBRARY OF CONGRESS REVOLVING FUNDS SEC. 101. REVOLVING FUND FOR AUDIO AND VIDEO [DUPLICATION] SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH AUDIOVISUAL CONSERVATION CENTER. (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the Treasury a revolving fund for audio and video [duplication and delivery services provided by] the following programs and activities of the Librarian of Congress (hereafter in this Act referred to as the ``Librarian'') which are associated with the national audiovisual conservation center established under the Act entitled ``An Act to authorize acquisition of certain real property for the Library of Congress, and for other purposes'', approved December 15, 1997 (Public Law 105-144; 2 U.S.C. 141 note)[.]: (1) Duplication and delivery services. (2) Storage of audiovisual materials. * * * * * * * SEC. 102. REVOLVING FUND FOR GIFT SHOP, DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION, PHOTO DUPLICATION, AND RELATED SERVICES. (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the Treasury a revolving fund for the following programs and activities of the Librarian: (1) Decimal classification development. * * * * * * * (4) Document reproduction and microfilming services. (5) Traveling exhibitions. (6) Training. BUDGETARY IMPACT OF BILL PREPARED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PURSUANT TO SEC. 308(a), PUBLIC LAW 93-344, AS AMENDED [In millions of dollars] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Budget authority Outlays ----------------------------------------------------- Committee Amount of Committee Amount of guidance\1\ bill guidance\1\ bill ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee spending guidance to its subcommittee for 2011: Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch: Mandatory............................................. NA 133 NA \2\131 Discretionary......................................... 4,656 3,136 NA \2\3,309 Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation: 2011.................................................. ............ ........... ............ \3\2,570 2012.................................................. ............ ........... ............ 392 2013.................................................. ............ ........... ............ 88 2014.................................................. ............ ........... ............ 25 2015 and future years................................. ............ ........... ............ 34 Financial assistance to State and local governments for NA ........... NA ........... 2011..................................................... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\There is no section 302(a) allocation to the Committee on Appropriations for fiscal year 2011. \2\Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority. \3\Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority. NA: Not applicable. DISCLOSURE OF CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING ITEMS The Constitution vests in the Congress the power of the purse. The Committee believes strongly that Congress should make the decisions on how to allocate the people's money. As defined in Rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the term ``congressionally directed spending item'' means a provision or report language included primarily at the request of a Senator, providing, authorizing, or recommending a specific amount of discretionary budget authority, credit authority, or other spending authority for a contract, loan, loan guarantee, grant, loan authority, or other expenditure with or to an entity, or targeted to a specific State, locality or congressional district, other than through a statutory or administrative, formula-driven, or competitive award process. For each item, a Member is required to provide a certification that neither the Member nor the Member's immediate family has a pecuniary interest in such congressionally directed spending item. Such certifications are available to the public on the website of the Senate Committee on Appropriations (www.appropriations.senate.gov/senators.cfm). This bill contains no congressionally directed spending items. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 [In thousands of dollars] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Senate Committee recommendation compared 2010 Budget Committee with (+ or -) appropriation estimate recommendation ---------------------------- 2010 Budget appropriation estimate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE I--LEGISLATIVE BRANCH SENATE Payment to Widows and Heirs of 174 ............ 193 +19 +193 Deceased Members of Congress......... Expense allowances: Vice President.................... 20 20 20 ............. ............ President Pro Tempore of the 40 40 40 ............. ............ Senate........................... Majority Leader of the Senate..... 40 40 40 ............. ............ Minority Leader of the Senate..... 40 40 40 ............. ............ Majority Whip of the Senate....... 10 10 10 ............. ............ Minority Whip of the Senate....... 10 10 10 ............. ............ Chairman of the Majority 5 5 5 ............. ............ Conference Committee............. Chairman of the Minority 5 5 5 ............. ............ Conference Committee............. Chairman of the Majority Policy 5 5 5 ............. ............ Committee........................ Chairman of the Minority Policy 5 5 5 ............. ............ Committee........................ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal, expense allowances.... 180 180 180 ............. ............ Representation allowances for the 30 30 30 ............. ............ Majority and Minority Leaders........ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total, Expense allowances and 210 210 210 ............. ............ representation................. Salaries, Officers and Employees Office of the Vice President.......... 2,517 2,561 2,517 ............. -44 Office of the President Pro Tempore... 752 852 752 ............. -100 Offices of the Majority and Minority 5,212 5,304 5,212 ............. -92 Leaders.............................. Offices of the Majority and Minority 3,288 3,348 3,288 ............. -60 Whips................................ Committee on Appropriations........... 15,844 15,844 15,844 ............. ............ Conference committees................. 3,452 3,514 3,452 ............. -62 Offices of the Secretaries of the 850 868 850 ............. -18 Conference of the Majority and the Conference of the Minority........... Policy Committees..................... 3,526 3,588 3,526 ............. -62 Office of the Chaplain................ 415 424 415 ............. -9 Office of the Secretary............... 25,790 26,231 25,790 ............. -441 Office of the Sergeant at Arms and 70,000 78,000 77,000 +7,000 -1,000 Doorkeeper........................... Offices of the Secretaries for the 1,836 1,870 1,836 ............. -34 Majority and Minority................ Agency contributions and related 45,500 48,835 45,500 ............. -3,335 expenses............................. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total, Salaries, officers and 178,982 191,239 185,982 +7,000 -5,257 employees...................... Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate Salaries and expenses................. 7,154 7,532 7,154 ............. -378 Office of Senate Legal Counsel Salaries and expenses................. 1,544 1,570 1,544 ............. -26 Expense Allowances of the Secretary of 30 30 30 ............. ............ the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority of the Senate: Expenses allowances........................... Contingent Expenses of the Senate Inquiries and investigations.......... 140,500 164,569 140,500 ............. -24,069 Expenses of United States Senate 520 520 520 ............. ............ Caucus on International Narcotics Control.............................. Secretary of the Senate............... 2,000 34,000 6,200 +4,200 -27,800 Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the 153,601 161,286 142,401 -11,200 -18,885 Senate............................... Miscellaneous items................... 19,145 22,046 19,145 ............. -2,901 Senators' Official Personnel and 422,000 458,817 422,000 ............. -36,817 Office Expense Account............... Official Mail Costs Expenses.............................. 300 300 300 ............. ............ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total, Contingent expenses of 738,066 841,538 731,066 -7,000 -110,472 the Senate..................... Total, Senate................... 926,160 1,042,119 926,179 +19 -115,940 JOINT ITEMS Joint Economic Committee.............. 4,814 4,895 4,814 ............. -81 Joint Committee on Taxation........... 11,327 11,617 11,327 ............. -290 Office of the Attending Physician Medical supplies, equipment, expenses, 3,805 3,407 3,407 -398 ............ and allowances....................... Office of Congressional Accessibility 1,377 1,437 1,377 ............. -60 Services............................. Capitol Guide Service and Special ............. ............ .............. ............. ............ Services Office...................... Statements of Appropriations.......... ............. ............ .............. ............. ............ ========================================================================= Total, Joint items.............. 21,323 21,356 20,925 -398 -431 CAPITOL POLICE Salaries.............................. 265,188 289,782 277,289 +12,101 -12,493 Emergency appropriations, Public 12,956 ............ .............. -12,956 ............ Law 111-212...................... General expenses...................... 63,130 95,694 58,146 -4,984 -37,548 ========================================================================= Total, Capitol Police........... 341,274 385,476 335,435 -5,839 -50,041 OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE Salaries and expenses................. 4,377 4,676 4,377 ............. -299 CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Salaries and expenses................. 45,165 47,289 46,589 +1,424 -700 Emergency appropriations, Public ............. ............ .............. ............. ............ Law 111-32....................... ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total, Congressional Budget 45,165 47,289 46,589 +1,424 -700 Office......................... ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL General administration................ 106,783 118,708 105,794 -989 -12,914 Capitol building...................... 33,182 79,585 42,770 +9,588 -36,815 Capitol grounds....................... 10,974 12,066 9,940 -1,034 -2,126 Senate office buildings............... 74,392 104,073 81,112 +6,720 -22,961 Capitol Power Plant................... 127,133 128,585 117,962 -9,171 -10,623 Offsetting collections............ -8,000 -8,000 -8,000 ............. ............ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal, Capitol Power Plant. 119,133 120,585 109,962 -9,171 -10,623 Library buildings and grounds......... 45,795 101,203 35,336 -10,459 -65,867 Capitol police buildings, grounds and 27,012 39,515 22,158 -4,854 -17,357 security............................. Botanic Garden........................ 11,390 14,348 12,768 +1,378 -1,580 Capitol Visitor Center: CVC Project (cost-to-complete).... ............. ............ .............. ............. ............ CVC Operations.................... 22,459 23,915 22,771 +312 -1,144 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total, Capitol Visitor Center... 22,459 23,915 22,771 +312 -1,144 ========================================================================= Total, Architect of the Capitol. 451,120 613,998 442,611 -8,509 -171,387 LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Salaries and expenses................. 446,151 467,272 443,345 -2,806 -23,927 Authority to spend receipts....... -6,350 -6,350 -6,350 ............. ............ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal, Salaries and 439,801 460,922 436,995 -2,806 -23,927 expenses..................... Copyright Office, salaries and 55,476 56,785 55,169 -307 -1,616 expenses............................. Authority to spend receipts....... -34,612 -34,390 -33,565 +1,047 +825 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal, Copyright Office.... 20,864 22,395 21,604 +740 -791 Congressional Research Service, 112,490 119,919 114,341 +1,851 -5,578 salaries and expenses................ Books for the blind and physically 70,182 71,549 70,397 +215 -1,152 handicapped, Salaries and expenses... ========================================================================= Total, Library of Congress...... 643,337 674,785 643,337 ............. -31,448 GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE Congressional printing and binding.... 93,768 96,652 96,652 +2,884 ............ Office of Superintendent of Documents Salaries and expenses................. 40,911 44,208 42,682 +1,771 -1,526 Government Printing Office Revolving 12,782 25,700 8,127 -4,655 -17,573 Fund................................. ========================================================================= Total, Government Printing 147,461 166,560 147,461 ............. -19,099 Office......................... GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE Salaries and expenses................. 572,071 620,555 576,287 +4,216 -44,268 Offsetting collections............ -15,222 -19,438 -19,438 -4,216 ............ Emergency appropriations (Public ............. ............ .............. ............. ............ Law 111-5)....................... ========================================================================= Total, Government Accountability 556,849 601,117 556,849 ............. -44,268 Office......................... OPEN WORLD LEADERSHIP CENTER Payment to the Open World Leadership 12,000 14,000 12,000 ............. -2,000 Center Trust Fund.................... JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Stennis Center for Public Service..... 430 430 430 ............. ............ ========================================================================= Grand total..................... 3,149,496 3,571,806 3,136,193 -13,303 -435,613 Regular appropriations...... (3,136,540) (3,571,806) (3,136,193) (-347) (-435,613) Emergency appropriations.... (12,956) ............ .............. (-12,956) ............ ========================================================================= RECAPITULATION Senate................................ 926,160 1,042,119 926,179 +19 -115,940 Joint Items........................... 21,323 21,356 20,925 -398 -431 Capitol Police........................ 341,274 385,476 335,435 -5,839 -50,041 Office of Compliance.................. 4,377 4,676 4,377 ............. -299 Congressional Budget Office........... 45,165 47,289 46,589 +1,424 -700 Architect of the Capitol.............. 451,120 613,998 442,611 -8,509 -171,387 Library of Congress................... 643,337 674,785 643,337 ............. -31,448 Government Printing Office............ 147,461 166,560 147,461 ............. -19,099 Government Accountability Office...... 556,849 601,117 556,849 ............. -44,268 Open World Leadership Center.......... 12,000 14,000 12,000 ............. -2,000 Stennis Center for Public Service..... 430 430 430 ............. ............ ========================================================================= Grand total..................... 3,149,496 3,571,806 3,136,193 -13,303 -435,613 Regular appropriations...... (3,136,540) (3,571,806) (3,136,193) (-347) (-435,613) Emergency appropriations.... (12,956) ............ .............. (-12,956) ............ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------