Calendar No. 541 114TH CONGRESS " 2d Session SENATE ! REPORT 114–290 DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2017 JUNE 29, 2016.—Ordered to be printed Mr. GRAHAM, from the Committee on Appropriations, submitted the following REPORT [To accompany S. 3117] The Committee on Appropriations reports the bill (S. 3117) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes, reports favorably thereon and recommends that the bill do pass. Amounts in new budget authority Total of bill as reported to the Senate .................... $52,242,900,148 Amount of 2016 appropriations ............................... 52,833,900,910 Amount of 2017 budget estimate ............................ 52,930,343,148 Bill as recommended to Senate compared to— 2016 appropriations .......................................... ¥591,000,762 2017 budget estimate ........................................ ¥687,443,000 20–573 PDF CONTENTS Page Summary of Appropriations .................................................................................... Introduction .............................................................................................................. Countries and Issues of Concern ............................................................................ Title I: Department of State and Related Agency: Department of State: Administration of Foreign Affairs: Diplomatic and Consular Programs .......................................... Capital Investment Fund ........................................................... Office of Inspector General ......................................................... Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs ........................ Representation Expenses ........................................................... Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials ............................ Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance ................ Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service ............. Repatriation Loans Program Account ....................................... Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan ........................ International Center, Washington, District of Colombia ......... Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund ......................................................................................... International Organizations: Contributions to International Organizations ........................................ Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities ....................... International Commissions: International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico ..................................................................................................... Salaries and Expenses ....................................................................... Construction ....................................................................................... American Sections, International Commissions ..................................... International Fisheries Commissions ...................................................... Related Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors: International Broadcasting Operations ............................................ Broadcasting Capital Improvements ................................................ Related Programs: The Asia Foundation ................................................................................. United States Institute of Peace .............................................................. Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund .................... Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program ............................................ Israeli Arab Scholarship Program ........................................................... East-West Center ...................................................................................... National Endowment for Democracy ....................................................... Other Commissions: Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad .......... United States Commission on International Religious Freedom .......... Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe ............................. Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China ...................................................................................................... United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission ....... Title II: United States Agency for International Development: Funds Appropriated to the President: Operating Expenses ........................................................................... Capital Investment Fund .................................................................. (2) 5 5 12 37 42 42 43 45 45 45 47 47 47 47 48 48 49 49 49 49 49 50 50 51 52 52 52 52 52 52 53 53 54 54 54 54 55 57 3 Page Title II—Continued United States Agency for International Development—Continued Funds Appropriated to the President—Continued Office of Inspector General ................................................................ Title III: Bilateral Economic Assistance: Funds Appropriated to the President: Sector Assistance ................................................................................ Global Health Programs .................................................................... Development Assistance .................................................................... International Disaster Assistance .................................................... Transition Initiatives ......................................................................... Complex Crises Fund ......................................................................... Development Credit Authority .......................................................... Program Account ......................................................................... Administrative Expenses ............................................................ Economic Support Fund .................................................................... Democracy Fund ................................................................................. Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ........................... Department of State: Migration and Refugee Assistance ................................................... United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund ................................................................................................ Independent Agencies: Peace Corps ........................................................................................ Millennium Challenge Corporation .................................................. Inter-American Foundation ............................................................... United States African Development Foundation ............................. Department of the Treasury: International Affairs Technical Assistance ...................................... Title IV: International Security Assistance: Department of State: International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ............................................................................................... Peacekeeping Operations ................................................................... Funds Appropriated to the President: International Military Education and Training .............................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................... Title V: Multilateral Assistance: Funds Appropriated to the President: International Organizations and Programs ..................................... International Financial Institutions ........................................................ Global Environment Facility ............................................................. Contribution to the International Development Association .......... Contribution to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development ................................................................................... Contribution for Central America and Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Program ................................................................ Contribution to Global Infrastructure Facility ................................ Contribution to the Green Climate Fund ......................................... Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank ................ Contribution to the Asian Development Fund ................................. Contribution to the African Development Bank .............................. Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions .................................. Contribution to the African Development Fund .............................. Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development ................................................................................................. Contribution to the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program ................................................................................................. Contribution to the North American Development Bank ............... Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions .................................. Title VI: Export and Investment Assistance: Export-Import Bank of the United States: Inspector General ............................................................................... 57 58 58 62 69 69 70 70 70 70 70 77 78 79 80 81 81 81 81 81 82 85 86 88 91 95 96 96 96 97 97 97 97 97 97 98 98 98 98 98 98 98 99 4 Page Title VI—Continued Export and Investment Assistance—Continued Export-Import Bank of the United States—Continued Administrative Expenses ................................................................... Overseas Private Investment Corporation: Noncredit Account .............................................................................. Administrative Expenses ................................................................... Program Account ................................................................................ Trade and Development Agency .............................................................. Title VII: General Provisions .................................................................................. Title VIII: Overseas Contingency Operations: Department of State: Administration of Foreign Affairs: Diplomatic and Consular Programs .......................................... Office of Inspector General ......................................................... Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance ................ International Organizations: Contributions to International Organizations .......................... Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities ......... Mechanism for Peace Operations Response .............................. United States Agency for International Development: Funds Appropriated to the President: Operating Expenses .................................................................... Capital Investment Fund ........................................................... Bilateral Economic Assistance: Funds Appropriated to the President: International Disaster Assistance ............................................. Transition Initiatives .................................................................. Complex Crises Fund .................................................................. Economic Support Fund ............................................................. Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia .................... Department of State: Migration and Refugee Assistance ................................................... United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund ................................................................................................ International Security Assistance: Department of State: International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ............................................................................................... Peacekeeping Operations ................................................................... Funds Appropriated to the President: Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................... General Provisions ........................................................................................... Title IX: Matters Relating to Israel: Combating BDS Act of 2016 ..................................................................... Compliance With Paragraph 7, Rule XVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate . Compliance With Paragraph 7(c), Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate ................................................................................................................... Compliance With Paragraph 12, Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate ................................................................................................................... Budgetary Impact of Bill ......................................................................................... Comparative Statement of New Budget Authority ............................................... 99 99 99 99 100 101 103 103 103 103 103 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 105 105 105 105 105 105 106 107 108 109 127 128 SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS The Committee recommends total appropriations of $52,242,900,148 for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for fiscal year 2017. Of this amount, $52,084,000,148, including $14,895,000,000 for Overseas Contingency Operations [OCO], is for non-emergency discretionary programs, and $158,900,000 is for mandatory programs. The Committee’s recommendations for fiscal year 2017, by title, compared to the budget request, are allocated in the following table: APPROPRIATIONS BY TITLE [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Fiscal year 2017 request Committee recommendation I—Department of State and Related Agency ............................................................ II—United States Agency for International Development .......................................... III—Bilateral Economic Assistance ............................................................................ IV—International Security Assistance ....................................................................... V—Multilateral Assistance ........................................................................................ VI—Export and Investment Assistance ..................................................................... VII—General Provisions .............................................................................................. VIII—Overseas Contingency Operations ..................................................................... IX—Matters Relating to Israel ................................................................................... 11,800,551 1,440,085 16,531,024 6,206,373 2,617,921 ¥566,600 6,000 14,894,989 .......................... 11,250,820 1,355,670 16,507,106 6,463,375 2,342,529 ¥577,600 6,000 14,895,000 .......................... Total ....................................................................................................................... 52,930,343 52,242,900 Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title INTRODUCTION In the Introduction to Senate Report 114–79, the Committee justified the relevancy of diplomacy and development to the global challenges faced by the United States and its allies, and underscored that funds for these purposes since 2002 consistently included a mix of non-emergency appropriations, emergency supplemental appropriations, and/or funds designated as OCO, depending on the prevailing designation at the time such funds were appropriated. Polling data underscores that the American public remains cognizant of the threats posed by international terrorism, cyberterrorism, pandemic viruses, a nuclearized Iran and North Korea, and the displacement of populations unseen since World War II caused by conflict in the Middle East, Central America, and Africa.1 Yet despite this concern and the de facto status of the United States as the sole superpower, only 16 percent of Americans believe the United States should take a leading role in solving 1 http://www.gallup.com/poll/189161/americans-cite-cyberterrorism-among-top-threethreats.aspx (5) 6 international problems and 37 percent of Americans believe that the United States should play a minor role or no role at all.2 Given this apparent contradiction, an early task of a new administration should be to define and clarify the role and responsibility of the United States in world affairs. This will require the next President to— —fully understand the multidimensional complexities of the threats and challenges the United States faces today, including by armed non-state actors seeking to undermine state systems in Syria, Iraq, Libya, and Yemen on one level, and the concurrent clash of geostrategic interests between Iran and the Gulf States on another; —develop and articulate a grand strategy for American power, influence, and security, which must translate into coherent and coordinated policies to guide U.S. departments and agencies; and —request adequate personnel and resources for diplomacy, development, and defense in order to effectively implement such policies. The United States has a clear choice. Through the triad of diplomacy, development, and defense it can help shape the strategic terrain and provide some semblance of order to international affairs, or it can continue to be buffeted by new and expanding threats to U.S. national security, including in the form of a virus, extremism, or a cyber-attack. The Committee believes that funds in the act for diplomacy, development, and security effectively contribute to bilateral and multilateral efforts to achieve greater stability in the international system, but that going forward, greater clarity must be provided by the President on the strategic imperative of foreign operations and assistance, including the appropriate use of nonemergency, emergency supplemental, and OCO funds. As the Committee heard in testimony on April 12, 2016 on ‘‘The Causes and Consequences of Violent Extremism and the Role of Foreign Assistance’’: ‘‘. . . there remains a role that only America can fill—leadership that only America can provide. . . . We know what American ingenuity can do when unleashed. We know what American compassion can do. We know what American leadership can do.’’ CONDUCT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS The Committee underscores the primacy of the Secretary of State in the conduct of foreign affairs, as enumerated in section 622(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 [FAA] (Public Law 87–195) for the ‘‘continuous oversight and general direction of economic assistance, military assistance, and military education and training programs’’. Section 7056 of the act updates these responsibilities to include law enforcement and justice assistance. However, the failure of the National Security Council under this and previous administrations to adequately integrate and coordinate foreign and military policies to ensure more effective coopera2 http://kff.org/report-section/2016-survey-of-americans-on-the-u-s-role-in-global-health-section1-8861/. 7 tion among and between U.S. Government departments and agencies, and the complex and dynamic nature of today’s security threats, have created parallel and competing foreign assistance programs, particularly at the Department of Defense. Unless conducted in a whole-of-government manner under the direction of the President and the Secretary of State, economic, law enforcement, justice, and military assistance programs conducted by the Department of Defense without the concurrence of the Secretary of State—from program development through program execution— erodes the coherent, coordinated, and effective implementation of U.S. foreign policy. REDUCING COSTS As in prior years, the Federal agencies administering funds appropriated by the act are directed to regularly review all costs associated with operations and programs to determine their necessity, priority, and effectiveness. Contractor Bonuses.—The Committee directs the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development [USAID], and other agencies to refrain from providing bonuses to government contractors that have failed to complete their contract in a satisfactory manner, including as a result of scheduling delays or cost overruns. Cost Savings and Efficiencies.—Not later than 45 days after enactment of the act, the Offices of Inspector General [OIG] of the Department of State and USAID shall each provide the Committee a consolidated list of OIG recommendations for potential position reductions and office reductions or closures for the past fiscal year, including estimated cost savings, and the responses to such recommendations by such agencies. Development Innovation Ventures Program.—Not later than 45 days after enactment of the act, the USAID Administrator shall submit to the Committee the status of implementation of recommendations by the U.S. Government Accountability Office [GAO] regarding USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures program (GAO–16–142). Diplomatic Facilities.—The Committee directs the Department of State and USAID to continue to consolidate redundant services and operations at diplomatic facilities abroad. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, should update the report required in Senate Report 113–195 on these services and operations. Duplication.—The Committee notes that in recent years GAO has published reports suggesting areas of unnecessary duplication and overlap throughout the Federal Government. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, each department and agency identified in the 2016 annual GAO duplication report (GAO–16–375SP) that receives funds appropriated by the act shall submit a report to the Committee detailing efforts to eliminate or remedy the duplication identified, and describing any legal or other barrier to addressing such duplication. Executive Meetings, Ceremonies, and Conferences.—The Committee directs the Department of State, USAID, and other agencies funded by the act to continue to achieve savings by reducing the 8 cost of executive meetings, ceremonies, and conferences, and curtailing the purchase of commemorative and promotional items. CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET REQUEST AND JUSTIFICATIONS Timely budget information in the congressional budget justification [CBJ] that is clearly, concisely, and accurately presented must be a priority of the administration. The Committee expects the Department of State, USAID, and other agencies funded by the act to submit CBJs within 4 weeks of the release of the President’s fiscal year 2018 budget request. The Committee also directs the Department of State, USAID, and other agencies to include detailed information on all available resources, including estimated prior year unobligated balances and recoveries, reimbursable agreements, funds transferred pursuant to sections 632(a) and (b) of the FAA, and significant uses of the Economy Act. The Committee directs the Department of State, USAID, and any other agency that utilizes a Working Capital Fund [WCF] to include in the CBJ the total budgetary resources for each office that receives funds from a WCF. The CBJ shall also include a table on WCF resources that will serve as the baseline for reprogramming and transfer purposes. The Committee directs that CBJs include estimated savings from any proposed office or mission closing, and actual prior year representation expenses for each department and agency that is authorized such expenses. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS For purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Public Law 99–177), as amended, with respect to appropriations contained in the act the term ‘‘program, project, and activity’’ shall mean any item for which a dollar amount is specified in the act or this report. In addition, the definition of ‘‘program, project, and activity’’ in section 7023 of the act shall apply to the accounts listed in that section. In carrying out any Presidential sequestration, the Department of State, USAID, and other agencies funded by the act shall conform to the definition of ‘‘program, project, and activity’’ described above. The Committee includes language in the act making certain actions, such as obligations of funds, ‘‘subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.’’ This language requires a separate notification to the Committee 15 days prior to the proposed obligation of funds or other action that is the subject of this notification requirement, regardless of what may be contained in an agency’s CBJ or in the operating and spend plans required by section 7076 of the act. Thus, such CBJs and operating and spend plans do not suffice as justification for purposes of satisfying such notification requirement. Pursuant to section 7034(r)(1) of the act and unless expressly provided to the contrary, the term ‘‘appropriate congressional committees’’ as used in the act and this report means the Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 9 Pursuant to section 7034(r)(6) of the act and for purposes of this report, the term ‘‘extremist organizations’’ means the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant [ISIL]; organizations affiliated with ISIL; a foreign organization that is determined to be engaged in terrorist activity; and other entities designated as a foreign terrorist organization [FTO] pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189). The term ‘‘extremist’’ means an individual affiliated with an extremist organization, and the term ‘‘extremism’’ means the advocacy or use of violence by such organization or individual to achieve political or religious goals. Section 7034(r)(8) of the act defines the term ‘‘spend plan’’, which the Committee requires for certain countries, programs, and accounts. The Committee is aware that the level of detail required by a spend plan may be equivalent to, and in some cases may exceed, that of notifications. Not later than 30 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator shall consult with the Committee on spend plan and notification requirements. For purposes of this report, the following accounts are abbreviated as follows: Title I: Diplomatic and Consular Programs [D&CP]; Capital Investment Fund [CIF]; Worldwide Security Protection [WSP]; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs [ECE]; Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance [ESCM]; Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities [CIPA]; International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico [IBWC]; International Broadcasting Operations [IBO]; Broadcasting Capital Improvements [BCI]; and National Endowment for Democracy [NED]. Title II: Operating Expenses [OE]. Title III: Global Health Programs [GHP]; Development Assistance [DA]; International Disaster Assistance [IDA]; Transition Initiatives [TI]; Complex Crises Fund [CCF]; Economic Support Fund [ESF]; Democracy Fund [DF]; Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia [AEECA]; Migration and Refugee Assistance [MRA]; and Millennium Challenge Corporation [MCC]. Title IV: International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement [INCLE]; Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs [NADR]; Peacekeeping Operations [PKO]; International Military Education and Training [IMET]; and Foreign Military Financing Program [FMF]. Title V: International Organizations and Programs [IO&P]; InterAmerican Development Bank [IDB]; and African Development Bank [AfDB]. Title VI: Export-Import Bank of the United States [EXIM]; and Overseas Private Investment Corporation [OPIC]. MONITORING AND EVALUATION Humanitarian Aid Cost-Effectiveness.—Section 7034(m) of the act seeks to enhance the effectiveness of humanitarian aid through regular and accurate feedback data from implementing partners, which should include the use of mobile technology to facilitate realtime data. Such information should be used to improve the delivery and effectiveness of humanitarian assistance. 10 Foreign Assistance Data Review Findings Report.—Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee detailing steps taken to implement the recommendations of the Foreign Assistance Data Review Findings Report, including to develop a standard foreign assistance management business process, identification of new system requirements to meet such process, and a plan for developing standards and governance to integrate such process. Report on Monitoring and Evaluation of Fiscal Year 2015 Programs.—The Committee underscores the importance of monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of foreign assistance programs. Independent evaluations, including impact evaluations where appropriate, of such programs are an important method for improving performance and ensuring that taxpayer resources are spent efficiently and effectively. However, the quality of foreign assistance program evaluations varies widely, and there are inadequate processes in place to ensure that the findings and recommendations of evaluations inform program design, policy decisions, and budget allocations. Moreover, monitoring and evaluation processes do not always incorporate sufficient local data, feedback and participation, and comparable standards are not consistently applied across the full range of foreign assistance programs. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, and following consultation with the Committee, the Secretary of State shall conduct a review of the quality of program evaluations and the utilization of such evaluations in programs conducted by Department of State regional bureaus with funds appropriated in fiscal year 2015, and publish the findings on the Department Web site. Results-Based Assistance.—The Committee recommends that the USAID Administrator consider expanding results-based foreign assistance, such as cash on delivery assistance and non-cost-based financing. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the USAID Administrator shall consult with the Committee on any current or planned activities utilizing such methods and recommend ways to expand such use, if appropriate. Rule Making.—The Committee notes the Department of State may have, at times, loosely interpreted the Administrative Procedures Act of 1946 (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.) when using an exception to the publishing of a proposed rulemaking related to a function of foreign affairs. The Committee notes that the exception should only be used if public rulemaking provisions ‘‘would clearly provoke definitely undesirable international consequences’’. MULTI-YEAR PLEDGES The Committee directs the heads of U.S. departments and agencies funded by the act to refrain from making any pledge for future year funds for any multilateral or bilateral program unless such pledge was: included in an act making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs or previously authorized by an act of Congress; previously justified in a CBJ, including projected future year costs; or the subject of prior consultation with the Committee at least 7 days in advance of the pledge. 11 NOTWITHSTANDING AUTHORITY Notwithstanding authority included in any provision of the act shall not be interpreted to exclude the requirements of such provision. The Secretary of State and USAID Administrator, as appropriate, shall inform the Committee of the use of notwithstanding authority in the submission of country notifications required by section 7015(f) of the act. REPORTS, NOTIFICATIONS, AND SPEND PLANS To save paper and printing costs, the Committee directs that one copy of reports, congressional notifications, and correspondence be jointly addressed to the chairs of the Committee and subcommittee, and one copy jointly addressed to the ranking members of the Committee and subcommittee. Reports required by the Committee may also be electronically transmitted and posted on agency Web sites, in accordance with section 7077(a) of the act. Congressional notifications submitted by the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator for funds that are being reallocated prior to initial obligation, reprogrammed, or reobligated after deobligation, should, to the maximum extent practicable, contain detailed information about the source of such funds and why such funds are no longer intended to be used as previously justified. The submission by the Department of State and USAID of one spend plan per account for each program for which a spend plan has been required has not achieved the intended purpose of improving oversight of funds. Spend plans submitted pursuant to section 7076 of the act shall be submitted in the form of a single, comprehensive spend plan for each program identified, and should include all intended sources of funds made available by the act for such program. Pursuant to section 7076(b)(1)(A) of the act, the following regional security initiatives shall be addressed in the spend plans required by such section: the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative; the Central America Regional Security Initiative; the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership; the Partnership for Regional East Africa Counterterrorism; the West Africa Regional Security Initiative; the Global Peace Operations Initiative, including Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance; the African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership; the Africa Conflict Stabilization and Border Security program; the African Military Education Program; the Africa Maritime Security Initiative; the Security Governance Initiative; the Africa Regional Counterterrorism Fund; the Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund; the Regional Strategic Initiative; the African Union Rapid Deployment Capability; and the Southeast Asia Maritime Security Law Enforcement Initiative. REPROGRAMMING GUIDELINES AND SECTION 653(a) OF THE FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961 Section 7019 of the act requires that amounts designated in the respective tables referenced in this report shall be made available in such designated amounts and shall be the basis of the report required by section 653(a) of the FAA, where applicable. The section 12 also includes limited authority to deviate from such specified amounts. In addition, section 7015 of the act clarifies reprogramming and notification requirements for funds made available by the act. Proposed deviations from tables in title I of this report are subject to such section. The Department of State, USAID, and other agencies funded in the act are directed to notify the Committee of any reprogramming, required by sections 7015 and 7019 of the act, at the most detailed level of the CBJ, the act, or this report. COUNTRIES AND ISSUES OF CONCERN The Committee includes countries and issues of concern below. All tables are subject section 7019 of the act. AFGHANISTAN The Committee recommends $1,144,322,000 for diplomatic operations in Afghanistan under the D&CP and ESCM headings, an amount equal to the President’s budget request. The Committee recommends $724,580,000 for assistance for Afghanistan. Prior fiscal year carryover funds for assistance for Afghanistan are projected to total $1,642,171,000. Section 7044(a) of the act continues directives and conditions on U.S. Embassy operations in, and assistance for, Afghanistan in a manner similar to the prior fiscal year. Section 7044(a)(2)(E) of the act is a new provision restricting direct government-to-government assistance for the Government of Afghanistan unless the Secretary of State reports to the Committee that companies and organizations that implement U.S. foreign assistance programs in Afghanistan in a manner consistent with U.S. laws and regulations are not subjected by such government to taxes and fees in contravention of diplomatic and other agreements. Despite engagement by the Department of State on this matter, the Committee remains concerned that the Government of Afghanistan continues to assess improper taxes on U.S. assistance, including reportedly seeking $200,000,000 in back taxes. Section 7034(k)(12) of the act includes modifications to the Afghan Allies Protection Act, 2009 (division F of Public Law 111–8), as contained in the President’s budget request. The Committee expects that gender-related programs will remain a top priority of the Governments of the United States and Afghanistan, particularly those activities that prioritize women’s participation in political and security processes and programs, and that address gender-based violence. The Committee supports the inclusion of women in reconciliation negotiations and reintegration efforts. The Committee urges implementation of the 2015 National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security developed by the Government of Afghanistan, and supports programs funded by the act to enable civil society to monitor its implementation. The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for the Afghan Civilian Assistance Program. The Committee supports funds for programs to revive traditional Afghan crafts and promote small business opportunities for artisans, particularly women, to be awarded on an open and competitive basis. The Committee recommends that assistance to promote 13 the economic empowerment of women be made available as grants to Afghan and international organizations, to the maximum extent practicable. AFGHANISTAN [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. 500,780 185,000 37,600 1,200 Total, Afghanistan ............................................................................................................................ Carryover Balances Fiscal Years 2006–2016 1 ............................................................................................. 724,580 1,642,171 Total, Afghanistan with Carryover Balances .................................................................................... 2,366,751 1 Total appropriated but unobligated balances as of March 31, 2016 as reported to the Committee by the Department of State. ATROCITY PREVENTION The Committee recommends not less than $500,000 under the D&CP heading and $250,000 under the USAID OE heading to train personnel at the Department of State and USAID in genocide and mass atrocity prevention and to support full participation in the Atrocities Prevention Board [APB], including staff to carry out the responsibilities of the APB in accordance with Presidential Study Directive 10 and Executive Order 13729, ‘‘A Comprehensive Approach to Atrocity Prevention and Response’’ (May 18, 2016). The Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights shall administer such funds. In addition, section 7033(d) of the act recommends not less than $25,000,000 under the INCLE and ESF headings for an Atrocities Prevention Fund for programs to prevent atrocities and to implement the recommendations of the APB, including with respect to the evaluation required by section 7033(d) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 (division K of Public Law 114–113). The uses of such funds shall be the responsibility of such Under Secretary. BANGLADESH The Committee recommends $171,876,000 for assistance for Bangladesh. The Committee notes with alarm the killings of secular writers, bloggers, and foreigners in Bangladesh by extremists. The Committee believes that if not effectively addressed, this violence could spread to areas of Southeast Asia that may be receptive to narratives of violence and intolerance, including in Rakhine State, Burma and Southern Thailand, with tragic consequences. The Committee recommends not less than $3,000,000 under the DA heading for programs to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Bangladesh to inspect and enforce garment factory safety standards, and improve labor conditions in Bangladesh by strengthening the capacity of independent workers’ organizations in readymade garment, shrimp, and fish export sectors. The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to consult with the heads 14 of other relevant U.S. Government departments and agencies, including the Department of Labor’s Bureau of International Labor Affairs [ILAB] and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative [USTR]. The Committee notes the need for greater transparency and accountability in Bangladesh, particularly within the judicial, law enforcement, and electoral sectors, and recommends $8,000,000 under the DA heading for democracy programs for that country. The Committee notes the use of the International Criminal Tribunal, established by the ruling Awami League government, to sentence to death individuals convicted of crimes dating to the 1971 war of independence after trials widely criticized as unfair. Prior to the obligation of assistance for the central Government of Bangladesh, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report detailing actions taken by such government to ensure such trials meet international standards of independence and fairness. BANGLADESH [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Account Global Health Programs (USAID) ................................................................................................................... Development Assistance ................................................................................................................................ International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 77,000 86,116 2,000 3,260 1,500 2,000 Total, Bangladesh ............................................................................................................................. 171,876 BURMA Section 7043(b) of the act continues, with minor modifications, current requirements regarding assistance for Burma. The Committee recognizes the opportunities that exist to further development and democracy in Burma following successful 2015 elections, but remains concerned with the influence of the Burmese military over political affairs, and the challenges to the new government in securing a meaningful and enduring ceasefire, particularly as human rights abuses against ethnic minorities continue. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to continue to make the plight of the Rohingya minority in Burma a priority. No assistance for Burma is included in the President’s budget request under the IMET and the FMF headings, and none is provided by the act. BURMA [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Global Health Programs (Department of State) ............................................................................................ Global Health Programs (USAID) ................................................................................................................... Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Committee recommendation 9,000 20,000 82,700 3,000 15 BURMA—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Account Total, Burma ..................................................................................................................................... 114,700 CAMBODIA Section 7043(c)(1) of the act restricts assistance for Cambodia unless the Secretary of State determines and reports to the appropriate congressional committees that the Government of Cambodia has ceased violence and harassment against civil society in Cambodia, including the political opposition. As a recipient of significant U.S. and international assistance since 1993, the Committee is concerned that the crackdown by the Government of Cambodia on civil society and the political opposition is intended to undermine prospects for free and fair elections in 2017. Further, the Committee directs the Secretary of State to press the Government of Cambodia to conduct credible investigations into gross human rights violations, including those committed in the March 30, 1997 grenade attack against the political opposition that injured American Ron Abney. In addition, section 7043(c)(2) of the act limits a U.S. contribution to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Court of Cambodia [ECCC] to Case 003, regarding former Khmer Rouge navy commander Meas Muth who is implicated in the 1975 Mayaguez Incident. The Committee endorses the Department of State’s plan to cease contributions to the ECCC if a closing order is issued for Case 003. CAMBODIA [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Global Health Programs (Department of State) ............................................................................................ Global Health Programs (USAID) ................................................................................................................... Development Assistance ................................................................................................................................ Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. 5,122 28,500 36,250 1,500 6,190 250 Total, Cambodia ............................................................................................................................... 77,812 CENTRAL AMERICA The Committee recommends a total of $650,575,000 to implement the U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America in support of the Plan of the Alliance for Prosperity in the Northern Triangle of Central America. The Committee is aware that corruption, poverty, drug trafficking, organized crime, violence, and impunity are deeply rooted in the countries of Central America, and will take years to successfully address. Section 7045(a) of the act continues, with minor modifications, current requirements regarding assistance for such countries. The Committee directs the Secretary of State, prior to making the cer- 16 tification required in section 7045(a)(3)(B) of the act, to consult with representatives of relevant local and U.S. nongovernmental organizations [NGOs]. The Committee directs the Secretary of State, after consultation with the Committee, to submit a comprehensive, multi-year, country-by country spend plan, without which effective oversight of assistance for Central America is not possible. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to consider the central Government of Guatemala’s fulfillment of its commitment under the financing agreement for the Chixoy Reparations Plan in determining assistance levels under this heading for Guatemala in support of the Plan of the Alliance for Prosperity in the Northern Triangle of Central America. The Committee recognizes the success of the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala [CICIG] in strengthening the rule of law by combating corruption and impunity, and directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other relevant U.S. Government agencies, to make available to CICIG and the Guatemala Attorney General, if requested, any information available to the Secretary that could assist in investigations and prosecutions by such entities, and to seek similar support for such investigations and prosecutions from the heads of other relevant U.S. Government departments and agencies. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall report to the Committee on steps taken to provide such information. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to consider the central Government of Honduras’ assistance to the victims of the May 2012 killings at Ahuas and its support for an independent, international investigation of the death of Berta Caceres and killings of other social and environmental activists in determining assistance levels under this heading for Honduras in support of the Plan of the Alliance for Prosperity in the Northern Triangle of Central America. The Committee recommends not less than $11,000,000 for the Office of the Attorney General in Honduras and not less than $7,000,000 for the Office of the Attorney General in Guatemala. The Committee also supports additional assistance for personal security for senior officials in such offices. The Committee recommends not less than $500,000 under the ESF heading for assistance for the Office of the United Nations [U.N.] High Commissioner for Human Rights in Honduras. The Committee recommends $4,500,000 under the INCLE heading to support the Mission to Support the Fight Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras [MACCIH]. The Committee recognizes that MACCIH’s ability to successfully carry out its mission depends on the willingness of the Government of Honduras to fully cooperate with investigations and prosecutions by MACCIH and the Honduran Attorney General, and to implement reforms of the electoral and judicial systems recommended by MACCIH. The Committee encourages such government to support a thorough, independent investigation under the joint auspices of the Inter-American Human Rights Commission and MACCIH of the March 3, 2016 assassination of Honduran environmental activist Berta Caceres. 17 The Committee recommends not less than $10,000,000 to support efforts by the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees and NGOs in Central America and Mexico to improve the capacity of national asylum systems to appropriately address the needs of repatriated migrants, refugees seeking asylum, and victims of human smuggling and trafficking. FUNDING FOR CENTRAL AMERICA STRATEGY [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Development Assistance: El Salvador ............................................................................................................................................ Guatemala ............................................................................................................................................. of which, Office of the Guatemalan Attorney General ................................................................ Honduras ............................................................................................................................................... of which, Office of the Honduran Attorney General .................................................................... Nicaragua .............................................................................................................................................. USAID Central America Regional .......................................................................................................... 75,000 119,000 2,000 98,000 2,000 13,000 26,410 Subtotal, Development Assistance ................................................................................................... 331,410 Economic Support Fund: State Western Hemisphere Regional ..................................................................................................... of which, Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) ................................................. Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights in Honduras (non-add) ........... of which, Other Regional-Economic Opportunity ......................................................................... Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (Department of State), Global Food Security Program .......................................................................................................... 100,300 85,300 500 15,000 4,000 Subtotal, Economic Support Fund ............................................................................................... 104,300 Foreign Military Financing Program: Belize ..................................................................................................................................................... Costa Rica ............................................................................................................................................. El Salvador ............................................................................................................................................ Guatemala ............................................................................................................................................. Honduras ............................................................................................................................................... Panama ................................................................................................................................................. State Western Hemisphere Regional ..................................................................................................... 1,000 1,400 1,900 1,740 4,500 2,000 10,000 Subtotal, Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................. 22,540 Global Health Programs (USAID): Guatemala ............................................................................................................................................. 13,000 Subtotal, Global Health Programs (USAID): ................................................................................. 13,000 International Military Education and Training: Belize ..................................................................................................................................................... Costa Rica ............................................................................................................................................. El Salvador ............................................................................................................................................ Guatemala ............................................................................................................................................. Honduras ............................................................................................................................................... Nicaragua .............................................................................................................................................. Panama ................................................................................................................................................. 250 425 800 760 750 140 700 Subtotal, International Military Education and Training ............................................................. 3,825 International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement: State Western Hemisphere Regional of which, CARSI ........................................................................................................................... Office of the Guatemalan Attorney General (non-add) ...................................................... Office of the Honduran Attorney General (non-add) .......................................................... International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (non-add) .............................. Mission to Support the Fight Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (non-add) 175,000 5,000 9,000 7,500 4,500 18 FUNDING FOR CENTRAL AMERICA STRATEGY—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Subtotal, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................ 175,000 Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs: Panama ................................................................................................................................................. 500 Subtotal, Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ........................ 500 Total, Central America Strategy .............................................................................................. 650,575 COLOMBIA Section 7045(b) of the act recommends not less than $391,253,000 for assistance for Colombia in a manner similar to the prior fiscal year, except funds may also be used to implement a peace agreement between the Government of Colombia and illegal armed groups in accordance with constitutional and legal requirements in Colombia, and that has the support of the people of Colombia. A pre-obligation requirement for a spend plan and additional details on the peace agreement are included to ensure the full scope and oversight of such programs are understood by both the Department of State and the Committee. The Committee understands that the Government of Colombia will invest substantial political and economic capital in the implementation of the peace agreement. The Committee recommends under the ESF heading: $7,000,000 for Colombian refugees in neighboring countries, to be transferred to, and merged with, funds appropriated under the MRA heading; and $9,000,000 for programs to protect human rights, including not less than $1,000,000 for the Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights in Colombia. COLOMBIA [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 187,328 143,000 21,000 1,400 38,525 Total, Colombia ................................................................................................................................. 391,253 DEMOCRACY PROGRAMS Section 7032 of the act recommends a total of $2,576,000,000 for democracy programs from funds appropriated under the DA, ESF, AEECA, and INCLE headings, which are allocated on a regional basis. Of the funds appropriated by the act under the ESF heading, not less than $32,000,000 is recommended for the Near East Regional Democracy program. Funds appropriated by the act for democracy programs that are made available to strengthen democratic institutions abroad shall be prioritized for those institutions 19 that demonstrate a commitment to democracy and the rule of law, as determined by the Secretary of State or the USAID Administrator, as appropriate. The Secretary of State or the USAID Administrator, as appropriate, shall report to the appropriate congressional committees within 30 days of a decision to significantly change the objectives or content of a democracy program or to close such a program due to the increasingly repressive nature of the host government. The report shall also include a strategy for continuing support for democracy programs, if feasible, and may be submitted in classified form, if necessary. Not later than 180 days after enactment of the act, the USAID Administrator shall submit a report to the Committee assessing the implementation of revised ADS Chapter 304 regulations and Amplifying Guidelines regarding the choice of acquisition and assistance instruments for democracy programs, including at the mission level. The report shall also include information on the training of USAID staff on the revised regulations and guidelines. Not later than September 30, 2018, the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator shall update the reports required by section 7032(f)(3) of division K of Public Law 114–113 regarding the use of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements in the conduct of democracy programs with funds made available by the act and division K of Public Law 114–113. The Secretary of State shall update the report required by section 7032(g)(2) of division K of Public Law 114–113 regarding the methodology and guidelines established for country strategic reviews and the analysis on prerequisite political and social conditions for democracy programs in a nondemocratic or democratic transitioning country, as necessary. In implementing section 7032(h) of the act, the USAID Administrator shall publish the requested information on the agency Web site in a manner that complies with Federal Acquisition Regulations. DEMOCRACY PROGRAMS [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Region/Program Development Assistance Economic Support Fund Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Committee recommendation Africa ............................................... East Asia and the Pacific ............... Europe and Eurasia ......................... Near East ......................................... South and Central Asia ................... Western Hemisphere ........................ Global Programs .............................. 109,794 97,125 ........................ ........................ 8,000 149,238 48,339 196,031 40,633 ........................ 404,140 626,155 226,640 11,500 ........................ ........................ 232,292 ........................ 31,658 ........................ ........................ 33,500 11,050 ........................ 25,375 111,630 201,667 11,233 339,325 148,808 232,292 429,515 777,443 577,545 71,072 Total, Democracy Programs 412,496 1,505,099 263,950 394,455 2,576,000 DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO Funds appropriated under the ESF heading should support economic and agricultural development opportunities, and bolster democracy and governance, rule of law, and civil society capacity 20 building in the Democratic Republic of the Congo [DRC], including in Eastern Congo. The Committee recognizes the success of publicprivate partnerships in integrating small farmers into agricultural development initiatives in the DRC, and encourages USAID to continue to support such partnerships and projects. The Committee remains concerned with the ongoing suspension of exit permits for children legally adopted from the DRC by parents who are U.S. citizens. The Committee urges continued engagement by the Department of State with DRC officials and legislators until all legally adopted children have been granted exit permits. DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Account Global Health Programs (Department of State) ............................................................................................ Global Health Programs (USAID) ................................................................................................................... Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. Peacekeeping Operations ............................................................................................................................... International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. 60,975 132,550 75,188 2,000 2,000 10,000 435 Total, Democratic Republic of the Congo ........................................................................................ 283,148 EAST ASIA AND PACIFIC REGION The Committee recommends not less than $50,000,000 above the President’s budget request for assistance for the East Asia and Pacific region. The Committee recommends not less than $7,750,000 for Southeast Asia Maritime Security under the INCLE heading. Section 7043 of the act provides strategic direction for assistance for the East Asia and Pacific region, and underscores continued support by the Committee for the advancement of democracy and the rule of law throughout the region. While the Committee recognizes recent democratic successes through elections in Burma and Taiwan, the deterioration of personal rights and freedoms in Thailand and Cambodia, in particular, remains a concern. The Committee notes the aggressive actions by the People’s Republic of China [PRC] to assert claims to disputed territories in the South China Sea, including by intercepting U.S. reconnaissance aircraft. The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to continue to publicly condemn the PRC’s militarization of the South China Sea. The Committee directs the Broadcasting Board of Governors [BBG] to submit to the Committee a report, concurrent with the operating plan, detailing the fiscal year 2017 BBG programs that are attributable to the Asia Rebalancing Initiative, including the costs of such programs. EGYPT Section 7041(a) of the act recommends up to $75,000,000 for assistance for Egypt under the ESF heading and $1,300,000,000 under the FMF heading. Conditions on assistance for Egypt are similar to the prior fiscal year, except that the Committee provides 21 authority to reprogram funds under the ESF heading in the act and prior acts making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs if the Secretary of State determines that the Government of Egypt is prohibiting, or otherwise interfering with, the conduct or operations of programs supported by such funds. The Committee is concerned with reports that cooperation between the Governments of the United States and Egypt on non-security programs is lacking, resulting in an ESF pipeline totaling $328,000,000 in unobligated funds, and $675,000,000 in obligated but unexpended funds.1 Despite repeated efforts to encourage political and economic reforms and public affirmations by the Government of Egypt of the importance of the U.S.-Egyptian partnership, the Committee is dismayed that many NGOs remain unregistered and are prevented from working in Egypt for the benefit of the Egyptian people; the June 2013 political charges against democracy NGOs fester; and a full accounting of all individuals in Egyptian custody has yet to occur. The Committee is also concerned with the increasing repression in Egypt aimed at silencing critics of the government. Section 7041(a)(2)(A) of the act recommends not less than $10,000,000 for Egyptian students with high financial need to attend not-for-profit institutions of higher education that meet standards equivalent to those required for U.S. institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Students should be eligible for scholarships based on need, outstanding academic record, and leadership potential to contribute to the long-term political, economic, and social development of Egypt. The curriculum of such institutions should encourage critical thinking and be taught in the English language. Section 7034(o)(3) of the act provides authority for an enterprise fund for Egypt. The Committee notes the extension of legal protection regarding the conviction of democracy NGOs issued by the Cairo Criminal Court on June 4, 2013 was made permanent by section 7034(d)(4) of division K of Public of Public Law 114–113. EGYPT [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 75,000 2,000 3,000 1,800 1,300,000 Total, Egypt ....................................................................................................................................... 1,381,800 1 According to the Department of State, the unobligated and obligated/unexpended totals are current as of March 31, 2016. 22 GEORGIA The Committee recommends $100,325,000 for assistance for Georgia, including $10,000,000 above the President’s budget request under the FMF heading. Section 7070(c) of the act includes new limitations and restrictions on assistance regarding the Russian occupation of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia. The Committee remains concerned with continued Russian aggression toward Georgia, and efforts to undermine its democratic development, including through the use of hostile propaganda. The Committee underscores support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. GEORGIA [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ......................................................................................... Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 67,025 1,100 2,200 30,000 Total, Georgia ................................................................................................................................... 100,325 GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM The Committee recommends $50,500,000 for programs to promote Internet freedom globally. The Committee directs the Department of State and BBG to make any new Internet freedom tool or technique funded in fiscal year 2016 available for a peer review by an independent organization to evaluate the comparative value of such tool or technique over others previously developed. Section 7078 of the act provides a framework for global Internet freedom programs funded by the act. The Committee believes that effective Internet freedom programs must support the goals and objectives of clear and comprehensive strategies, including the President’s International Strategy for Cyberspace (May 2011) and the Department of State International Cyberspace Policy Strategy (March 2016). Such programs are comprised of interdependent components, including the provision of tools and techniques that enable individuals to use circumvention technology to access and disseminate information; training for activists on protection and detection avoidance; and coordinated civil society efforts to challenge legislation, regulations, and laws that seek to restrict Internet freedom. Circumvention technology alone does not further Internet freedom abroad, and the Committee acknowledges the difficulties in monitoring and conducting oversight of the use of such technology. For this reason, the Committee requires that spend plans submitted by the Department of State and BBG pursuant to section 7078(c) of the act include a description of safeguards to ensure that circumvention technologies are not used for illicit purposes, such as coordinating terrorist activities or online sexual exploitation of children. The Committee recognizes that BBG language services create programs for the Internet and social media platforms, and work 23 with local audiences, journalists, and broadcasters to circumvent Internet censorship through the production and distribution of guides on circumvention techniques, Quick Response [QR] codes to directly link to blocked Web sites, and training journalists on circumvention tools. The Committee recommends $70,177,000 for BBG program delivery costs (including shortwave, mediumwave, FM, satellite, Internet freedom and affiliates), which is 9.2 percent of the total amount recommended for IBO. The Committee recommendation for the Internet freedom program is $12,500,000, which is 17.8 percent of the program delivery budget. The Committee intends that funds recommended for the BBG Internet freedom program to be in addition to funds for International Broadcasting Bureau [IBB] and Radio Free Asia [RFA] employees overseeing such program. The Committee recommends $1,200,000 for such RFA employees and the President’s budget request for such IBB employees. The BBG Chief Executive Officer [CEO] is directed to include in the operating plan required by section 7076(a) of the act total BBG resources, including funds and employees, supporting digital programs available on the Internet, including language service staff, digital teams, and technical support, and $12,500,000 for the Internet freedom program. The BBG CEO is to consult with the Committee prior to providing this information. The Committee directs the Department of State, USAID, and the BBG to prioritize Internet freedom programs funded by the act to countries which obstruct Internet access, through legislation, regulation, and firewalls. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State and the BBG CEO shall jointly provide the Committee an evaluation of the effectiveness of Internet freedom programs in the PRC supported by the Department of State and BBG, including an estimate of the number of individuals using tools developed through such programs, and an analysis of the challenges presented by the PRC’s continued efforts through laws and regulations to restrict access to information on the Internet. GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Democracy Fund (Department of State) ........................................................................................................ Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. of which, Near East Regional Democracy Program .............................................................................. Democracy Fund (USAID) ............................................................................................................................... International Broadcasting Operations .......................................................................................................... 15,500 19,000 9,000 3,500 12,500 Total, Global Internet Freedom ......................................................................................................... 50,500 GREAT LAKES REGION Section 7042(a) of the act restricts funds appropriated under the IMET heading for assistance to a central government of the Great Lakes Region (Burundi, DRC, Rwanda, and Uganda) until the Secretary of State determines and reports that such government is not 24 facilitating or participating in destabilizing activities in a neighboring country, including aiding and abetting armed groups. In evaluating whether a country is engaging in such activities, the Secretary should also consider whether such government is taking steps to protect the rights of civil society, including opposition political parties. The Committee recommends support for local and international NGOs to conduct oversight of the trafficking in conflict minerals out of Eastern Congo to Rwanda and Uganda. INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Section 7033(a) of the act recommends not less than $8,000,000 for the Office of International Religious Freedom, including not less than $6,000,000 for the Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom (the Ambassador-at-Large), and not less than $2,000,000 for the Special Envoy to Promote Religious Freedom of Religious Minorities in the Near East and South Central Asia, including for support staff. This is $2,000,000 above the President’s budget request. The Committee recognizes the importance of the Ambassador-atLarge to U.S. foreign policy interests, and encourages the Secretary of State to ensure that the Ambassador-at-Large has both the resources and authority necessary to advance international religious freedom as an important element of U.S. foreign policy. Section 7033(b) of the act recommends not less than $10,000,000 under the Human Rights and Democracy Fund [HRDF] for international religious freedom programs and not less than $10,000,000 under the ESF heading for programs to protect vulnerable and persecuted religious minorities. The Secretary of State is required to develop a plan for transitional justice, reconciliation, and persecuted religious minorities in the Middle East and North Africa, and the Committee recommends not less than $5,000,000 under the ESF heading to implement such plan, to be matched to the maximum extent practicable from sources other than the U.S. Government and which are in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes. Funds are the responsibility of the Ambassador-atLarge, in consultation with other relevant U.S. Government officials. The Committee recommends not less than $1,000,000 for programs to combat anti-Semitism abroad. The Committee requests the Secretary of State to consult with the appropriate congressional committees on plans to counter anti-Semitism, racism, and intolerance in Europe, including through new initiatives supported by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. The Committee recommends funds for the development of an international religious freedom curriculum for Foreign Service Officers, particularly entry level diplomats, to be incorporated into mandatory orientation training programs. The curriculum should include an explanation of the importance of international religious freedom to U.S. foreign policy, and case studies demonstrating how programs supporting international religious freedom further national interests. In addition, Foreign Service Officers should be trained on appropriate information collection methods regarding re- 25 ligious persecution that do not further endanger at-risk populations. The Committee recognizes that democracy and development are essential to ameliorate conditions that give rise to intolerance and religious persecution, particularly of minority groups. The Committee encourages the Department of State and USAID to strengthen the rule of law and further economic opportunities, to the extent practicable and as appropriate, for communities impacted by conflict. The Committee requests the Secretary of State to consult on the effectiveness of judicial training programs for such communities, particularly those that rely on traditional, tribal, or religious laws. The Committee supports the participation of refugees and IDPs in such training programs to create the foundations of security and stability for communities impacted by conflict when such persons return. The Committee continues to support programs to assist vulnerable Iraqi ethnic and religious minorities, including the Christian community, particularly in the Nineveh Plains. Not later than 30 days after the enactment of the act, the Ambassador-at-Large shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding coordination between the Office of International Religious Freedom and USTR on religious freedom in Vietnam pursuant to section 102(a)(13) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Public Law 114–26). The Committee recognizes the importance of the proper designations of countries of particular concern [CPC] for religious freedom, and urges the President and the Secretary of State to update the CPC list annually. If the situation in a given country calls for such country to be designated as a CPC for religious freedom prior to the annual review, the Committee urges the President to make the designation and promptly update the CPC list. If the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom [USCIRF] recommends a country for CPC designation, and such country is not designated as a CPC, the Secretary of State shall provide the rationale for such action to the appropriate congressional committees within 30 days of such decision. The Committee recognizes that the United States has moved to normalize relations with Cuba and strengthen ties with India despite both countries remaining on USCIRF’s Tier 2 list, which consists of countries that require close monitoring due to violations of religious liberty. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to make religious freedom in Cuba, India, and other countries on the Tier 2 list a priority. IRAN Section 7041(b) of the act continues provisions regarding Iran that are similar to the prior fiscal year. The Committee recognizes the importance of ensuring that Iran’s nuclear weapons program remains inactive and appropriate steps are taken in response to any violation of the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Not later than 180 days after the enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall update the report required under this heading 26 in Senate Report 114–79 regarding steps taken to implement section 415 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–158). IRAQ The Committee recommends $1,230,965,000 for diplomatic operations in Iraq under the D&CP and ESCM headings, an amount equal to the President’s budget request. Funds made available for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq [KRI] under the ESF heading shall be made available for programs to further economic reforms, diversify the economy, develop agricultural opportunities, and support the creation of small and mediumsized enterprises. Additional assistance is available under the IDA and MRA headings to mitigate the impact of internally displaced persons [IDPs] and refugees in the KRI. The Committee expects the administration to conduct effective monitoring of the use in Iraq of U.S. training and equipment recommended under the FMF heading. Authority for loan guarantees and a direct loan for Iraq is included in sections 7034(o)(1) and (2) of the act, respectively. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee on the actions taken by the Government of Iraq to ensure the administrative, political, cultural, and education rights of various nationalities in Iraq, in accordance with article 25 of the Iraqi Constitution, and on steps taken to create a Nineveh Plains province. The report shall detail U.S. efforts to help ensure the protection of minority groups in Iraq, and an assessment of obstacles in Iraq to the establishment of such a province. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other relevant U.S. departments and agencies, shall submit to the Committee, in classified form if necessary, a strategy for the provision of assistance directly to certain military and security forces fighting ISIL in northern Iraq, including the Kurdish Peshmerga and the Nineveh Plain Protection Units. The report shall also include a detailed description of the procedures for vetting recipients of such assistance and monitoring its use. Not later than 30 days after the enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees assessing whether the Government of Iraq is taking appropriate and sufficient actions to ensure the safety and security of Iranian dissidents housed at Camp Liberty, Iraq. The Committee does not include section 7041(c)(2) of division K of Public Law 114–113 regarding restrictions on construction, rehabilitation, or other improvements to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq for which no land-use agreement has been entered into by the Governments of the United States and Iraq, except if necessary to protect such facilities, or the security, health, and welfare of U.S. personnel. As only the facility in Basrah lacks such land-use agreement and the President’s budget request for Basrah proposes only to address improvements regarding the security, health, and welfare of U.S. personnel, the Committee does not continue the prior fiscal year restrictions. 27 IRAQ [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Account Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 332,500 26,860 1,000 150,000 Total, Iraq ......................................................................................................................................... 510,360 ISRAEL The Committee recommends $3,400,000,000 for assistance for Israel under the FMF heading, which is $300,000,000 above the President’s budget request. The Committee supports such additional assistance for Israel given the persistent deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. The Committee recommends $7,500,000 for refugee resettlement in Israel under the MRA heading, to be awarded through an open and competitive process. Section 7048(c) of the act requires the Secretary of State to certify that U.S. participation in the U.N. Human Right Council is in the national interest, and that the Council is taking credible steps to remove Israel as a permanent agenda item. The Committee remains concerned with the anti-Israel bias of the Council, particularly as reflected in the March 2016 resolution on business enterprises engaged in Israeli settlements (A/HRC/31/L.39). JORDAN The Committee recommends $1,000,000,000 for assistance for Jordan. Additional assistance is available under the IDA and MRA headings to address needs arising from refugees in Jordan from neighboring countries, including for communities hosting such refugees. Section 7034(o)(1) of the act includes authority for loan guarantees for Jordan. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to update the report required in section 7041(d)(2) of division K of Public Law 114– 113 regarding donor contributions to the Jordan Response Plan for the Syria Crisis 2016–2018 not later than 90 days after enactment of the act. JORDAN [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 632,400 13,600 4,000 350,000 Total, Jordan ..................................................................................................................................... 1,000,000 28 LEBANON Section 7041(e) of the act conditions assistance for Lebanon in a manner similar to the prior fiscal year. The Committee notes that sections 620A and 620G of the FAA restrict assistance to any country the Secretary of State determines has repeatedly supported acts of international terrorism and require the withholding of assistance to the government of any country that provides assistance to such country so determined by the Secretary, respectively. Hezbollah has been designated a FTO pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189), as amended, since 1997. The Committee again expects that no funds made available by the act will directly or indirectly benefit or otherwise legitimize Hezbollah, including within the Government of Lebanon, or any other FTO operating in Lebanon. The Committee recommends $14,000,000 for scholarships for students in Lebanon with high financial need at not-for-profit educational institutions in Lebanon that meet standards comparable to those required for U.S. accreditation, to be awarded on a competitive basis, of which up to $2,000,000 is for a pilot program at such institutions to establish a degree and/or certificate program for refugees who have completed secondary education. LEBANON [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Account Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 110,000 10,000 5,760 2,750 105,000 Total, Lebanon .................................................................................................................................. 233,510 LIBYA Section 7041(f) of the act recommends $20,500,000 for assistance for Libya for programs to strengthen governing institutions, improve border security, and promote democracy and stability, and for activities to address the humanitarian needs of the people of Libya. The act continues prior year conditions and limitations regarding cooperation by the Government of Libya in the investigation of the September 2012 attack on U.S. personnel and facilities in Benghazi, Libya; the use of funds for infrastructure projects; and a certification requirement on oversight prior to the obligation of funds. In submitting the certification required in section 7041(f)(3) of the act, the Secretary of State shall also include a detailed description of the vetting procedures used for recipients of assistance for security forces provided by the act. 29 LIBYA [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. 15,000 1,000 4,500 Total, Libya ....................................................................................................................................... 20,500 NEAR EAST AND AFRICA RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND Section 7024 of the act is a new provision establishing a Near East and Africa Relief and Recovery Fund [NEARRF] under the ESF heading to address short and medium-term assistance needs in areas liberated from extremists. The Committee believes that absent such funds affected governments will be unable to hold, repopulate, and redevelop cleared areas. The Secretary of State shall submit a spend plan to the Committee prior to the obligation of funds, as well as establish mechanisms for oversight. The NEARRF is subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committee. NORTH KOREA The Committee remains concerned with North Korea’s continued belligerent actions and pursuit of nuclear weapons capabilities that directly threaten regional stability. The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to work with Japan, South Korea, and the PRC to exert leverage over North Korea, particularly to curb the regime’s modernization of missile delivery systems and nuclear testing. Section 7043(d)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of the act continues current requirements regarding North Korea, including the prohibition on the use of funds appropriated under the ESF heading for assistance for the Government of North Korea. In addition, the Committee recommends that funds under the D&CP heading may be made available for the consultations required in S. 2657 (as introduced in the U.S. Senate on March 9, 2016) regarding family reunions between Korean Americans and North Koreans who were separated following the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement. The Committee recommends continued funds for the maintenance of a database of prisons and gulags in North Korea, in accordance with section 7032(i) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014 (division K of Public Law 113–76). The Committee recommends the President’s budget request for Voice of America [VOA] and RFA broadcasts to North Korea, and expects BBG to continue broadcasting at not less than the fiscal year 2016 levels. PAKISTAN The Committee recommends $115,542,000 for diplomatic operations in Pakistan under the D&CP heading, an amount equal to the President’s budget request. 30 The Committee recommends $642,200,000 for assistance for Pakistan. Prior fiscal year carryover funds for assistance for Pakistan are projected to total $1,370,900,000. Section 7044(c) of the act continues current requirements regarding assistance for Pakistan, except the waiver provided for the Secretary of State certification on Pakistan’s cooperation on counterterrorism efforts against the Haqqani Network and other extremists has been modified from a full waiver to one of 85 percent of funds appropriated under the FMF heading. The Committee remains concerned with the commitment by Pakistan to U.S. strategic objectives in the region, including combatting terrorism. Section 7044(c)(3)(E) of the act continues to withhold from obligation $33,000,000 of funds made available for assistance for Pakistan under titles III and IV of the act until the Secretary of State reports to the Committee that Dr. Shakil Afridi has been released from prison and cleared of all charges related to the assistance provided to the United States in locating Osama bin Laden. Section 7044(e)(2) of the act requires that funds shall be made available to enhance the recruitment, professionalism, and retention of women in the judiciary, police, and other security forces in South and Central Asia, and the Committee recommends not less than the fiscal year 2016 level for such purposes in Pakistan. The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for the Pakistan Civilian Assistance Program. PAKISTAN [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Global Health Programs (USAID) ................................................................................................................... Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 22,500 300,000 40,000 9,900 4,800 265,000 Total, Pakistan .................................................................................................................................. Carryover Balances Fiscal Years 2015–2016 1 ............................................................................................. 642,200 1,370,900 Total with Carryover Balances ......................................................................................................... 2,013,100 1 Total appropriated but unobligated balances as of March 31, 2016 as reported to the Committee by the Department of State. STABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN REGIONS IMPACTED BY EXTREMISM Section 7073 of the act is a new provision intended to address the multidimensional complexities of combating extremism globally through: funds for the Department of State and USAID Joint Strategy on Countering Violent Extremism, May 2016; assistance for countries impacted by significant IDPs and refugees and communities that hosts such populations; and development of a comprehensive plan by the U.S. Institute of Peace to prevent and address the underlying causes of extremism in the Sahel, Horn of Africa, and Near East regions. The Committee recommends not less than $28,000,000 under the ESF heading for targeted assistance for women and girls at risk from extremism. 31 Not later than September 30, 2017, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other relevant agencies, shall submit to the Committee, in classified form if necessary, a report describing the activities of the administration to counter extremism in fiscal years 2015 and 2016, the amounts and sources of funds dedicated to such purposes, and a description of mechanisms to coordinate such programs among and between departments and agencies and to assess the effectiveness of such programs. SYRIA The Committee remains concerned with the impact of the Syrian crisis on the people of Syria, the economic and political stability of neighboring countries, and growth of nationalism and intolerance in Europe and elsewhere. Section 7041(h) of the act continues directives and requirements regarding the provision of non-lethal assistance for Syria, and monitoring and oversight of such assistance, in a manner similar to the prior fiscal year. Funds shall be made available for programs to build the capacity of Syrian civil society, including through core support, to address the immediate and long-term needs of the Syrian people inside Syria. The Committee believes an effective antidote to extremism in Syria—in addition to the armed response—is strengthening the cultural identity of Syrians, particularly those seeking refuge abroad, and the protection of cultural heritage sites. The Committee recommends that funds be made available for such purposes, and directs the Secretary of State to report to the Committee on plans for the use of such funds prior to obligation. SYRIA [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Account Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. Peacekeeping Operations ............................................................................................................................... 175,000 1,000 12,470 50,000 Total, Syria ........................................................................................................................................ 238,470 TIBET Subsection 7043(g) of the act continues, with minor modifications, current requirements regarding Tibet. The Committee recommends not less than $8,000,000 for programs for Tibetan communities in the Tibetan Autonomous Region and in other Tibetan communities in the PRC, and not less than $6,000,000 for Tibetan communities in India and Nepal. These funds are intended to promote and preserve Tibetan culture and the resilience of Tibetan communities, and to assist in the education and development of the next generation of Tibetan leaders in India and Nepal. The Committee recommends not less than $1,000,000 under the D&CP heading for the Office of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues to carry out the responsibilities detailed in section 621(d) of 32 the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–228), as well as for convening and coordinating meetings for appropriate Federal agencies, NGOs, and representatives of the Tibetan leadership in exile. The Committee intends that funds for exchange programs with participants from Tibet under the ECE heading will be no less than the fiscal year 2016 level. The Committee supports the President’s budget request for the VOA and RFA Tibetan services and expects BBG to continue broadcasting at not less than the fiscal year 2016 levels. TUNISIA The Committee recognizes the obstacles to the entrenchment of democracy and the rule of law in Tunisia, and remains concerned that extremism could have a lasting foothold in that country unless the Government of Tunisia implements meaningful economic and educational reforms that benefit the country’s youth. This will require the full cooperation and participation of old regime elites in Tunisia. The Committee is aware of the impact that instability and violence in Libya has on Tunisia, and encourages regional cooperation with Algeria and Morocco to mitigate such threats. Section 7041(i) of the act recommends $5,000,000 above the President’s budget request under the ESF heading for targeted democracy programs to engage Tunisian youth in political processes and to empower local governance structures to engage more fully with respective constituencies. Sections 7034(o)(1) and (3) of the act provides authority for loan guarantees and an enterprise fund for Tunisia. The Committee recognizes the Tunisian American Enterprise Fund’s [TAEF] achievements to date, and the inherent challenges of operating in Tunisia. As TAEF enters a period of substantial and frequent investment, some elements within the Government of Tunisia may seek to influence TAEF’s operations and practices. The Committee underscores the independence of TAEF to make its own investment decisions, and requests the Board of Directors to periodically update the Committee on any efforts by Tunisian entities to interfere in TAEF’s operations and practices. TAEF’s annual report on administrative expenses shall be submitted to Congress not later than January 31, 2017, for the preceding year. TUNISIA [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 79,000 13,000 6,100 2,300 45,000 Total, Tunisia .................................................................................................................................... 145,400 33 UKRAINE Section 7046(a) of the act recommends not less than $294,857,000 for assistance for Ukraine, an amount equal to the President’s budget request. Section 7034(o)(1) of the act provides authority for loan guarantees for Ukraine, although none are anticipated for fiscal year 2017. The Committee notes that the President’s budget request for assistance for Ukraine does not include funds to support loan guarantees, which totaled $315,000,000 in fiscal year 2016. Section 7070 of the act continues a framework for assistance for a U.S. response to Russian aggression in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia, which should be coordinated with allies in the region. The Committee reiterates the importance of the international community to effectively challenge Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and continues similar conditions on assistance regarding Russian aggression toward Ukraine and other countries in section 7070 of the act. The Committee does not support assistance to any country that recognizes Russian territorial acquisition, including through proxies. The Committee again encourages the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Ukraine to develop renewable sources of energy in order to decrease the ability of Russia to influence and control energy supplies to that country. The Committee also encourages the Secretary to engage with the Government of Ukraine on the feasibility of exporting U.S. natural gas to Ukraine to reduce reliance on Russian natural gas and help meet Ukraine’s energy needs. The Committee shares the concern of the administration with the negative impacts of corruption on the advancement of democracy in Ukraine, and endorses the remarks by the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine at the Odessa Financial Forum in September 2015 that corruption ‘‘. . . kills productivity and smothers inspiration’’. The Committee supports programs to combat corruption in Ukraine, including those that empower civil society to hold elected officials accountable. UKRAINE [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Global Health Programs (Department of State) ............................................................................................ Global Health Programs (USAID) ................................................................................................................... Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ......................................................................................... Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 25,515 6,100 207,392 10,950 2,900 42,000 Total, Ukraine ................................................................................................................................... 294,857 UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING REFORM The Committee includes a new general provision in the act, section 7049, to address sexual exploitation and abuse in U.N. peacekeeping missions. Subsection (a) provides funds for reform of the 34 model memorandum of understanding between the U.N. and peacekeeping contributing countries to include mandatory repatriation of offenders and prohibition of countries in future peacekeeping mission if the U.N. Secretary-General believes inadequate action will be taken by governments to address such exploitation and abuse. Subsection (b) prohibits assistance to any unit of the security forces that has committed acts of sexual exploitation and abuse, including while deployed on a U.N. peacekeeping mission. If funds are withheld pursuant to such paragraph, the Secretary of State may use such funds to assist the foreign government of such country to strengthen civilian and military investigative capacity and accountability mechanisms to bring the responsible members of the security forces to justice. Subsection (c) provides the Secretary of State with flexibility by providing a waiver for implementation of subsection (b), if the Secretary determines that such waiver is important to the national security interests of the United States. The Committee encourages the U.N. to strengthen vetting procedures for U.N. peacekeeping personnel, and encourages the Secretary of State to consult with the Committee on ways to improve such vetting procedures. VIETNAM The Committee recommends not less than $20,000,000 for activities related to the remediation of dioxin contamination sites in Vietnam under the ESF heading, and not less than $10,000,000 to expand programs to assist persons with severe physical and/or cognitive disabilities in areas sprayed with Agent Orange or contaminated with dioxin under the DA heading. The Committee recommends assistance for Vietnam under the ESF heading for projects to help plan and prepare for, respond to, and/or mitigate potential flooding and other impacts of climate change along the Mekong River. The Committee recommends $55,250,000 for assistance for Vietnam under the DA heading, which is $5,000,000 above the President’s budget request. The Committee supports the President’s budget request of $2,500,000 under the ECE heading and $2,500,000 under the ESF heading for Fulbright University Vietnam [FUV], and understands that an additional $4,500,000 derived from debt forgiveness will be provided for a total of $9,500,000 for FUV in fiscal year 2017. The Committee supports FUV, and notes that this is a multi-year commitment by the U.S. Government to help establish the first university in Vietnam that meets U.S. standards of academic freedom. The Committee understands that construction-related costs will be financed through private donations. The Committee recommends not less than $12,500,000 under the NADR heading for unexploded ordnance [UXO] clearance programs in Vietnam. The Committee recommends $1,700,000 for assistance for Vietnam under the IMET heading, an increase of $200,000 above the President’s budget request. 35 The Committee recommends $12,000,000 for assistance for Vietnam under the FMF heading, an increase of $2,000,000 above the President’s budget request. VIETNAM [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation Global Health Programs (Department of State) ............................................................................................ Development Assistance ................................................................................................................................ Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. International Military Education and Training .............................................................................................. Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 48,142 55,250 20,000 4,450 13,200 1,700 12,000 Total, Vietnam .................................................................................................................................. 154,742 WEST BANK/GAZA Sections 7013(b), 7035, 7036, 7037, 7038, 7039, 7040, 7041(j), 7048(c), and 7048(d) of the act continue restrictions and conditions on assistance for the West Bank and Gaza, and reporting and audit requirements, in a manner similar to the prior fiscal year. Concurrent with the submission of the report required by section 7041(j)(3) of the act regarding payments for acts of terrorism, the Secretary of State shall submit a report describing actions the Department of State has taken to encourage the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization to terminate such payments. Section 7041(j)(5) of the act recommends transfer authority for up to $35,000,000 of funds appropriated for assistance for the West Bank and Gaza under the ESF heading to the INCLE heading to support the Palestinian security program. The Committee notes that the President’s budget request reduced this program by $35,000,000 below the fiscal year 2016 enacted level. The Committee recognizes the importance of the Palestinian security program to the shared interests of the United States, Israel, and the Palestinians. Not later than 180 days after enactment of the act, the United States Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority shall submit to the Committee a multi-year strategy for the provision of security assistance to the Palestinian Authority, including details on programs and assistance required for the implementation of such strategy. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing steps taken by the Palestinian Authority to counter incitement of violence. WEST BANK AND GAZA [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. Committee recommendation 266,750 36 WEST BANK AND GAZA—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Account Committee recommendation International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ................................................................................. Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs .............................................................. 35,000 1,000 Total, West Bank and Gaza .............................................................................................................. 302,750 TITLE I DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF STATE ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $8,184,721,000 5,622,913,000 2,561,808,000 8,672,181,000 6,539,932,000 2,132,249,000 8,661,094,000 6,006,296,000 2,654,798,000 The Committee recommends $6,006,296,000 for Diplomatic and Consular Programs, of which up to $1,604,755,000 is for Worldwide Security Protection. An additional $2,654,798,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. Human Resources.—The Committee recommends $2,606,152,000 for all U.S. direct hire salaries at overseas and domestic U.S. diplomatic missions. The Committee recommends $136,456,000 for Public Diplomacy salary and benefit costs and $55,138,000 for the salary and benefit costs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs [ECA] employees under this heading instead of under the ECE heading, as contained in the President’s budget request. Given limited resources, the act does not fund all of the new positions requested for fiscal year 2017. The Committee urges the Department of State to meet emergent staffing requirements from within present resources by reallocating unfilled positions or reassigning staff, and recognizes that such reallocations are reflected in the President’s budget request. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall consult with the Committee on the prioritization of new positions, including those created through a reallocation of unfilled positions. While the Committee supports integrated graphics in the analysis and reports prepared by the Bureau of Intelligence and Research [INR], the act does not fund the new personnel or contractors requested for graphics and data visualization. The Committee directs the Department to find more cost effective ways to integrate graphics and data visualization into INR’s analysis and reports. Overseas Programs.—The Committee recommends $1,477,436,000 for the operational programs of Department of State regional bureaus, which are responsible for the conduct and implementation of U.S. foreign policy through bilateral and multilateral engagements. Funds support U.S. embassies, consulates, and other (37) 38 diplomatic posts worldwide, and provide myriad services to U.S. citizens living, working, studying, and traveling abroad, including those who are arrested and imprisoned in foreign countries. The Committee expects the Secretary of State to continue funding overseas inflation and Locally Employed Staff [LES] wage increases, including, as necessary, funds to annualize increases provided in fiscal year 2016, through funds made available in the Buying Power Maintenance account. Diplomatic Policy and Support.—The Committee recommends $759,125,000 for the operational programs of the Department of State functional bureaus to provide overall policy direction, coordination, and program management among U.S. missions abroad. The Committee recommends the budget request for the Office for Global Women’s Issues within the Office of the Secretary, the Document Review Unit within the Office of the Legal Adviser, and the Freedom of Information Act program within the Bureau of Administration. The Committee notes that no new positions related to the Green Climate Fund [GCF] were included in the President’s budget request, and none are provided by the act. Security Programs.—The Committee recommends $1,163,583,000 for the operation of security programs, including $1,141,338,000 for WSP to protect diplomatic personnel, overseas diplomatic missions, information, residences, and domestic facilities. An additional $463,417,000 is included within the Human Resources function for salaries for a total of $1,604,755,000 for WSP in this title. The Committee recommends an additional $2,109,934,000 for OCO costs for WSP. EMBASSY SECURITY The Committee recommends a total of $6,071,348,000 for Embassy security, an amount equal to the President’s budget request for WSP under this and the ESCM headings. Funds are allocated according to the following table: EMBASSY SECURITY [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Fiscal year 2017 request Committee recommendation Worldwide Security Protection ................................................................................................. Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance 1 ............................................................. 3,714,689 2,356,659 3,714,689 2,356,659 Total ............................................................................................................................... 6,071,348 6,071,348 Program/Activity 1 Amounts do not include Capital Security Cost Sharing reimbursements from other Federal agencies for construction and maintenance of overseas diplomatic facilities. Section 7004(f) of the act provides the Secretary of State with the necessary flexibility to transfer funds between the D&CP and ESCM headings in titles I and VIII to implement the recommendation of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board, or to prevent or respond to security situations and requirements at diplomatic facilities abroad, following consultation with the Committee. This authority is in addition to any transfer authority available under any other provision of law. 39 Section 7006(b) of the act strengthens oversight of the local guard force at a critical post, and provides that the costs of such oversight in subsequent fiscal years are supported through the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services [ICASS] program. The Secretary of State is directed to work with the Office of Management and Budget [OMB] to ensure adequate funds are included in the President’s budget request for subsequent fiscal years for the ICASS costs of relevant departments and agencies, including the Department of State. PROGRAM ISSUES Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting.—The Committee recommends the President’s budget request to support the hosting of the 2017 Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting, to be held in Fairbanks, Alaska in May 2017. Columbia River Treaty.—The Committee is aware that the Department of State continues to finalize U.S. policies regarding the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty based on the ‘‘U.S. Entity Regional Recommendation for the Future of the Columbia River Treaty after 2024’’, and understands that negotiations with Canada must take place in calendar year 2016 in order for the new agreement to be implemented by 2026. The Committee urges the Department of State to complete the Circular 175 procedure and initiate formal negotiations with Canada. Consular and Border Security Programs Account.—Section 7082 of the act establishes the Consular and Border Security Programs account in the U.S. Treasury, as proposed in the President’s budget request. The new account will make financial reporting of certain fees more readily available to Congress, OMB, and the Department of State. In the past, such fees were tracked under the D&CP account. Cultural Heritage.—The Committee recommends $6,500,000 for Cultural Heritage programs, including not less than five large-scale projects, and up to $500,000 for emergency response to stabilize and protect from further desecration cultural heritage sites and antiquities that have been damaged by armed conflict, natural disaster, or the actions of extremists. The Committee recognizes the public diplomacy role of this program, as well as its contribution to preserving some of the world’s irreplaceable cultural heritage sites and antiquities. As in the past, the Department of State should consult with the Committee prior to obligating funds for such purposes. The Committee recommends $1,000,000 for the Cultural Antiquities Task Force, which may be used for grants as authorized in section 7034(d)(3) of the act. Cyber Issues.—The Committee recommends not less than the President’s budget request for the Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues. Department of State Workforce Diversity.—The Committee recommends the President’s budget request for the expansion of the Department of State workforce diversity programs, including the Pickering and Rangel Fellowship Programs and expanded partnerships between the Department’s internship program and community-based organizations. 40 Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to make publicly available on the Department of State Web site information regarding manufacturer annual registration fees received by category, the Department of State fund to which such fees are deposited, the annual balance of such fund, and a description of expenditures from such fund, including the amount and purpose of such expenditures. The Committee notes that the Department of State does not have an exemption for registration and other fees for the manufacturers of defense articles who do not export or import goods. Email Records Management and Cybersecurity Requirements.— Section 7077(c)(1) of the act prohibits funds under the D&CP and CIF headings in title I, and under the OE and CIF headings in title II, for the use or establishment by the Department of State or USAID of email servers outside the .gov domain, or which are not fitted for automatic Federal records management. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee detailing steps taken to implement the recommendations of the Office of Inspector General Report ‘‘Office of the Secretary: Evaluation of Email Records Management and Cybersecurity Requirements’’, May 2016 (ESP–16–03). Export Control Reform.—The Committee notes the administration’s Export Control Reform initiative, and the revisions to 15 of the 21 U.S. Munitions List [USML] Categories. Modernization of the export control system should be designed to further U.S. foreign policy interests and help American businesses compete in the global economy. The Committee encourages the administration to finalize an initial review of the entire USML, including Categories I–III, after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees and other interested parties. Foreign Affairs Counter Threat Training.—The Foreign Affairs Counter Threat [FACT] training course is an essential training program provided to diplomatic personnel and their families. The Committee supports current Department of State plans to continue FACT training without disruption by maintaining such training at the Interim Training Facility until the new Foreign Affairs Security Training Center [FASTC] is fully operational. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit semi-annual progress reports to the Committee on the status of FASTC, including construction costs, transition plans and efforts to find alternative uses for the Interim Training Facility. Global Engagement Center.—The Committee notes the President issued Executive Order 13721 on March 14, 2016 establishing the Global Engagement Center [GEC] within the Department of State, which replaced the Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications. The GEC reports to the Secretary of State through the Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy. Among the responsibilities of the GEC are coordinating, integrating and synchronizing all U.S. Government public communications to counter extremist messaging abroad and developing counter messaging narratives, guidance, and strategies (‘‘on the basis of rigorous research and modern data analysis’’) for dissemination through networks of governmental and nongovernmental partners. 41 Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee describing the data collection and analytic scope and practices of the GEC, and justifying the current reporting chain of command through the Under Secretary. Not later than 60 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee summarizing the programs and activities of the GEC supported by fiscal year 2016 funds, and evaluating the effectiveness of such programs and activities. The Secretary of State shall consult with the Committee prior to initiating the reports required under this heading. Holocaust Era Assets.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State and the Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues to include within either the first Annual Report on International Religious Freedom or another appropriate report submitted not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the act, an assessment, as appropriate, of national laws or enforceable policies in foreign countries regarding the return of, or restitution for, wrongfully confiscated or transferred Holocaust era assets, and compliance with the objectives of the 2009 Terezin Declaration on Holocaust Era Assets and Related Issues, including the mechanism for, and progress on, the resolution of claims for U.S. citizen Holocaust survivors and their families. The Committee recommends not less than $568,000 for the Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues, including to meet the requirements of the Special Envoy’s additional workload. Human Rights Vetting.—The Committee recommends not less than $9,000,000 for salaries, technology, training, and other expenses to implement the Leahy Law (section 620M of the FAA). International Expositions and Fairs.—The Committee recognizes that official U.S. participation in international expositions and fairs is important to U.S. public diplomacy and global economic interests and U.S. leadership abroad. The Committee encourages the Department of State to consider U.S. membership in the intergovernmental Bureau of International Expositions and coordinate with the Department of Commerce in planning future U.S. participation in international expositions and fairs, including working directly with states, cities, and host committees seeking to bid to host such events in the United States. Office of Terrorism Finance and Economic Sanctions Policy.—The Committee recommends not less than $6,100,000 for this office which develops strategies, in conjunction with other bureaus and agencies, for implementing sanctions regimes. Prevention of Discrimination and Abuse.—The Committee recommends the President’s budget request for the Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Persons under this heading and the USAID LGBT Coordinator under the OE heading in title II of the act. The Committee recommends funds in the act for the activities of the Special Envoy and Coordinator at not less than the President’s budget request. Private Security Companies.—The Committee notes U.S. leadership in developing and promoting principles, standards, and a code of conduct based on international law to ensure that private secu- 42 rity companies operating overseas respect the rule of law, act in accordance with the code of conduct, and participate in oversight and accountability mechanisms. The Secretary of State is directed to report to the Committee not later than 90 days after enactment of the act on efforts to ensure adherence to such standards by private security companies contracted by the Department of State, USAID, and other Federal agencies utilizing funds appropriated by the act and prior acts making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. Public Diplomacy-Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs.—The Committee recommends a total of $1,194,972,000 for public diplomacy and educational and cultural exchange programs and salaries, of which $622,304,000 is under the D&CP heading under titles I and VIII of the act and $572,668,000 is under the ECE heading. Real Property.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to help facilitate resolutions of commercial disputes for U.S. entities seeking return of real property seized, held, or expropriated by foreign governments, as appropriate. Trafficking in Persons.—The Committee recommends $12,454,000 under this heading for the salaries and programs of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, which is in addition to funds made available by the act for trafficking in persons [TIP] programs. U.S.-Canada Albacore Treaty.—The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to finalize the diplomatic notes describing the agreement under the current albacore fishing regime and to share with stakeholders information regarding catch levels under such fishing regime so all parties are informed prior to the potential negotiations regarding a new fishing regime under the U.S.-Canada Albacore Treaty. CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $66,400,000 12,600,000 12,600,000 The Committee recommends $12,600,000 for Capital Investment Fund. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $139,300,000 72,700,000 66,600,000 141,969,000 87,069,000 54,900,000 141,969,000 87,069,000 54,900,000 The Committee recommends $87,069,000 for Office of Inspector General, and an additional $54,900,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. The Committee directs the Inspectors General of the Department of State and USAID and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction [SIGAR] to coordinate audit plans and activi- 43 ties to minimize unnecessary duplication, ensure comprehensive oversight plans, and maximize the effective use of resources. EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $590,900,000 639,773,000 572,668,000 The Committee recommends $572,668,000 for Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs, which is equal to the President’s budget request excluding funds requested for the East-West Center and salary and benefit costs under this heading. Funds totaling $55,138,000 for the salary and benefit costs of ECA employees are included with Public Diplomacy salary and benefit costs under the D&CP heading. The act recommends a total of $627,806,000 for ECE programs and support. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to broaden participation of high priority groups that have been traditionally underrepresented, such as youth and other individuals from rural and impoverished areas, and minorities. The Committee supports the President’s budget request for the Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Program, International Visitors Program, and the Opportunity Fund Program. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to include in the operating plan required by section 7076 of the act the fees estimated to be collected and available for obligation by ECA in fiscal year 2017 and the uses of such fees, including the number of employees and contractors funded by such fees. The Committee supports efforts to reduce the administrative costs of exchange programs and expects that savings from such efforts will be used to increase the number of participants. The Committee recommends an amount equal to the President’s budget request for programs included in the CBJ, except for the programs noted in the following table: EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Academic Programs: of which, Special Academic Exchanges ..................................................................................................... Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Program (non-add) ...................................................... Tibet Fund (non-add) ......................................................................................................................... East-West Center (non-add) 1 ............................................................................................................ Professional and Cultural Exchanges: of which, Citizen Exchange Programs ........................................................................................................ of which, Special Professional and Cultural Exchanges ............................................................................ Ngwang Choephel Fellows (non-add) ................................................................................................ Young Leaders Initiatives .................................................................................................................................... of which, Young African Leaders Initiative ................................................................................................ of which, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative ................................................................................. Program and Performance ................................................................................................................................... of which, Alumni ......................................................................................................................................... Exchanges Support 2 ............................................................................................................................................ 315,806 16,800 12,500 650 ........................ 211,030 107,690 5,575 575 30,500 19,000 6,500 7,383 5,133 7,949 Total, ECE ............................................................................................................................................... 572,668 1 Funds for the East-West Center are included under the heading ‘‘East-West Center’’ as in prior fiscal years. 2 Funds for the salary and benefits of employees allocated in ‘‘Exchanges Support’’ in prior fiscal years are included under the D&CP heading. 44 PROGRAMS Citizen Exchange Programs.—The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to support, from funds provided for Citizen Exchange programs, exchanges for youth orchestra and other musical ensembles administered by the Youth Programs Division in coordination with the Cultural Programs Division. Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program.—The Committee recommends $4,000,000 for Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program. Coordination.—The Committee recognizes the importance of international exchanges and expects that programs funded under this heading will support U.S. foreign policy objectives and are appropriately coordinated with Department of State regional bureaus. Critical Language Programs.—The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to give priority to critical language programs for U.S. students and exchange programs with countries of national security importance, including those with significant Muslim populations and the countries of the former Soviet Union. East-West Center.—The Committee does not include $10,800,000 for the East-West Center under this heading, as proposed in the President’s budget request. The Committee instead recommends $16,700,000 under the East-West Center heading in title I of the act, as appropriated in fiscal year 2016. The Committee does not support appropriating funds for the East-West Center under the ECE heading, and encourages the Secretary of State to work with OMB to request funds for the Center under the East-West Center heading in the President’s budget request in subsequent fiscal years. J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Program.—The Committee continues to recognize the value of virtual exchanges as a means to broaden understanding and engagement between youth in the United States, Middle East, and North Africa in a cost-effective manner, and recommends $5,000,000 for the J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange program. The Committee intends that funds are made available for this program on a cost-matching basis, to the maximum extent practicable. Muskie Fellowships.—The Committee recognizes that the Muskie Fellowship Program has helped individuals from Eurasia and Central Asia to promote mutual understanding, build democracy, and foster the transition to market economies, and the act continues the requirement that a portion of Fulbright awards from this region are designated as Edmund S. Muskie Fellowships. Report on Changes to Programs.—Not later than 45 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee detailing modifications made to existing educational and cultural exchange programs in the prior fiscal year, including for special academic and special professional and cultural exchanges. Summer Work Travel and High School Exchange Programs.—Before issuing a Form DS–2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J–1) Status) to place student participants in seafood product preparation and packaging positions in the Summer Work Travel program in fiscal year 2017, the Department of State-des- 45 ignated sponsor shall meet specific requirements, including verifying that the placement fully complies with part 62 of title 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations. In addition, the sponsor shall confirm that a host employer-employee relations specialist and a sponsor local coordinator are provided; that the host employer will pay the participant’s required equipment and uniform costs and provide housing and meals at no cost to the participant; and host employers will guarantee that participant work hours will be no less than 128 hours over any consecutive 4 week period. REPRESENTATION EXPENSES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $8,030,000 8,263,000 8,030,000 The Committee recommends $8,030,000 for Representation Expenses. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a semiannual report on the allotment and expenditure of representation funds. PROTECTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS AND OFFICIALS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $30,036,000 30,344,000 30,344,000 The Committee recommends $30,344,000 for Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to continue to submit a semiannual report on the number of claims for extraordinary protective services by eligible jurisdiction and certified as meeting program requirements, and the amount of unobligated funds available to pay such claims. EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $2,221,747,000 1,473,896,000 747,851,000 2,356,659,000 1,117,859,000 1,238,800,000 2,356,659,000 1,117,859,000 1,238,800,000 The Committee recommends $1,117,859,000 for Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance, of which $358,698,000 is for worldwide security upgrades and $759,161,000 is for other construction, operations, and maintenance. An additional $1,238,800,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. The total amount is equal to the President’s budget request. Art in Embassies Program.—Not later than 180 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall update the report required under this heading in Senate Report 114–79, as necessary. The Secretary of State shall continue to include in notifications to the Committee regarding diplomatic facility construction projects that include funds for a major purchase of art a determination that such purchase is in the national interest of the United States. For 46 major purchases of art that are not part of a diplomatic facility construction project, such determination shall be made and reported to the Committee prior to the obligation of funds for such purposes. Expeditionary, Interim, and Temporary Facilities Abroad.—Section 7004(e)(1) of the act maintains $25,000,000 to address security vulnerabilities at expeditionary, interim, and temporary facilities abroad, including physical security upgrades and local guard staffing. The Secretary of State shall update the report required in section 7004(f)(2) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015 (division J of Public Law 113–235) regarding all expeditionary, interim, and temporary diplomatic facilities and the number of personnel and security costs for each such facility not later than 90 days after enactment of the act. Notification and Information Requirements.—Notifications made pursuant to section 7004(d) of the act shall continue to include the following information, at a minimum: the location and size of the property to be acquired, including the proximity to existing U.S. diplomatic facilities and host government ministries; the justification of need for acquiring the property and construction of new facilities; the total estimated cost of the project delineated by site acquisition, project development, design/construction, and any other relevant costs; any unique requirements of the project which may drive up the cost, such as consular workload, legal environment, physical and/or security requirements, and seismic capabilities; any religious, cultural, or political factors which may affect the cost, location, or construction timeline; the current and projected number of desks, agency presence, and the projected number of U.S. direct hire staff, LES, and Third Country Nationals; the current and projected number of beds, if applicable; the most recent rightsizing analysis; and a justification for exceeding the staffing projections of such rightsizing analysis, if applicable. The Secretary of State shall, as appropriate, inform the Committee of any modifications to the standard operating procedures and best practices associated with the delivery, construction, and protection of temporary structures in high threat and conflict environments required by section 7004(f)(3) of division K of Public Law 114–113. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committee the status of implementation of the recommendations by GAO in GAO–15–410, including the security standards or guidance established for temporary buildings in conflict zones. Operating Plans.—Section 7076 of the act requires the Secretary of State to submit an operating plan for funds appropriated under this heading, which should include all resources available to the Department of State in fiscal year 2017 for operations, maintenance, and construction of diplomatic facilities, and an accounting of the actual and anticipated proceeds of sales for all projects in fiscal year 2016. Soft Targets.—Section 7004(g) of the act is a new provision that requires funds for salary and benefit costs for employees of the Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Building Operations that remain unobligated after the end of the fiscal year in which such 47 funds were appropriated to be transferred to the Worldwide Security Upgrades-Compound Security Program under such heading for physical security upgrades of soft targets. EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $7,900,000 7,900,000 7,900,000 The Committee recommends $7,900,000 for Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service. The Committee also authorizes the transfer of up to $10,000,000 under the D&CP heading for emergency evacuations and rewards. The Committee directs that the quarterly reports required by section 124 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, fiscal years 1988 and 1989 (Public Law 100–204), as amended, include, by category, actual expenditures for the prior two fiscal years and cumulative totals for the current fiscal year of the funds available under this heading. REPATRIATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000 The Committee recommends $1,300,000 for Repatriation Loans Program Account to support loans totaling up to $2,433,545, and an additional $759,000 for the administrative costs for the Repatriation Loans Program and $500,000 for expenses to support law enforcement activities related to passport and visa fraud investigations from fees under the Border Security Program. PAYMENT TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $30,000,000 31,963,000 31,963,000 The Committee recommends $31,963,000 for American Institute in Taiwan, and an additional $1,121,000 from fees under the Border Security Program. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, shall continue to report in the CBJ the amount of fees estimated to be received from the Department of State for consular services. INTERNATIONAL CENTER, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. ........................... Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... $1,320,000 Committee recommendation ................................................................. 1,320,000 The Committee recommends $1,320,000 for International Center, Washington, District of Columbia. PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY FUND Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $158,900,000 158,900,000 158,900,000 48 The Committee recommends $158,900,000 for Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $1,446,186,000 1,344,458,000 101,728,000 1,387,131,000 1,290,891,000 96,240,000 1,375,324,000 1,279,084,000 96,240,000 The Committee recommends $1,279,084,000 for Contributions to International Organizations. An additional $96,240,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. Capital Master Plan.— Section 7048(f) of the act continues a prohibition on the use of funds appropriated by the act for the design, renovation, or construction of the U.N. Headquarters in New York. No such funds were contained in the President’s budget request. Food and Agriculture Organization.—The Committee encourages the Food and Agriculture Organization to work with land grant institutions of higher learning in the United States to meet global food security challenges. U.N. Budgetary and Personnel Procedures.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to review the budgetary and personnel procedures of the U.N. and affiliated agencies funded under this heading, and, not later than 180 days after enactment of the act, to submit a report to the Committee on steps taken at the U.N. and each affiliated agency in the previous 12 months to eliminate unnecessary administrative costs and duplicative activities and to ensure that personnel practices are transparent and merit-based. U.N. Budget and Voting Practices.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to transmit to the Committee concurrent with the submission of the President’s budget request for fiscal year 2018 the most recent biennial budget prepared by the U.N. for the operations of the United Nations. In considering bilateral assistance for a foreign government, the Secretary of State should review, among other factors, the voting practices of such government at the U.N. in relation to U.S. strategic interests. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.—The Committee notes that the President’s budget request did not include a U.S. contribution to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization [UNESCO] under this and the IO&P heading, which is prohibited by law, and none is provided. 49 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $2,460,662,000 666,574,000 1,794,088,000 2,394,930,000 806,930,000 1,588,000,000 2,369,930,000 781,930,000 1,588,000,000 The Committee recommends $781,930,000 for Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities. An additional $1,588,000,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO for U.N. peacekeeping missions in Somalia and South Sudan. U.N. Mission in Liberia.—The Committee recognizes that UNMIL may require additional funds during fiscal year 2017, and encourages the Secretary of State to use carryover balances for additional support for this mission, if necessary. INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND MEXICO SALARIES AND EXPENSES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $45,307,000 48,134,000 48,134,000 The Committee recommends $48,134,000 for salaries and expenses of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico. The Secretary of State, in consultation with the IBWC Commissioner, shall submit to the Committee not later than 45 days after enactment of the act an update of the report required in section 7045(g)(3) of division J of Public Law 113–235 detailing efforts taken to establish mechanisms to improve transparency of data on, and predictability of, the water deliveries from Mexico to the United States to meet annual water apportionments to the Rio Grande, in accordance with the 1944 Treaty between the United States and Mexico Respecting Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande, and actions taken to minimize or eliminate future water deficits to the United States. CONSTRUCTION Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $28,400,000 28,400,000 28,400,000 The Committee recommends $28,400,000 for planning, preparation, and construction. AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $12,330,000 12,258,000 12,258,000 50 The Committee recommends $12,258,000 for American Sections, International Commissions, of which $7,552,000 is for the International Joint Commission, $2,304,000 is for the International Boundary Commission, United States and Canada, and $2,402,000 is for the Border Environment Cooperation Commission. Great Lakes and Nuclear Waste Review.—The Committee is concerned with the proposal by Ontario Power Generations to permanently store 7 million cubic feet of toxic nuclear waste less than one mile from the shores of Lake Huron, which could cause irreparable harm to the shared economic and ecological well-being of the Great Lakes. The Committee recommends that the Secretary of State request an International Joint Commission review of the proposal and urge the Government of Canada to postpone its final decision until the review of the long-term impacts of locating a nuclear repository at the proposed site is complete and fully evaluated by both the Governments of the United States and Canada. INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $36,681,000 32,502,000 37,502,000 The Committee recommends $37,502,000 for International Fisheries Commissions which, with the exception of the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission [GLFC], International Pacific Halibut Commission [IPHC], and Pacific Salmon Commission [PSC], funds all the commissions at the amounts in the President’s budget request. The Committee recommends $24,795,000 for GLFC, of which $3,450,000 is for sea lamprey control and water quality improvements in the Lake Champlain Basin and $1,305,000 is for additional sea lamprey control and fishery research for the Great Lakes Basin. The Committee recommends $4,165,000 for the IPHC, including $265,000 for facility rent costs. The Committee recommends $3,680,000 for the PSC, of which $230,000 is for additional fishery testing and support for treaty negotiations. RELATED AGENCY BROADCASTING BOARD OF GOVERNORS INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $744,787,000 734,087,000 10,700,000 768,143,000 762,993,000 The Committee recommends $762,993,000 for International Broadcasting Operations. The Committee recommends $31,201,000 to remain available until expended under IBO for satellite transmission lease costs and BBG’s global Internet freedom programs. The act authorizes the BBG Board to delegate its authorities or duties, or those of the IBB Director, to a CEO, and clarifies who shall report to such CEO. 51 Funds in this account are allocated according to the following table and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Program/Activity Committee recommendation Federal Entities: Broadcasting Board of Governors/International Broadcasting Bureau Operations .................................... International Broadcasting Bureau: ............................................................................................................ of which, Voice of America ................................................................................................................ of which, Broadcasting to Cuba ........................................................................................................ of which, Office of Technology, Services, and Innovation ................................................................ Internet Freedom (non-add) ...................................................................................................... 62,093 433,112 223,412 27,400 182,300 12,500 Subtotal, Federal Entities ....................................................................................................................... 495,205 Independent Grantee Organizations: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ................................................................................................................. Radio Free Asia ........................................................................................................................................... Middle East Broadcasting Networks ........................................................................................................... 116,563 39,200 112,025 Subtotal, Independent Grantee Organizations ................................................................................... 267,788 Total, International Broadcasting Operations .................................................................................... 762,993 Proposed Program Changes and Reductions.—The Committee recommends $11,350,000 for the Digital and Video for Next Generation Influencers initiatives and the Raise Your Voice Campaigns in Egypt, Central Asia, and the Balkans. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the BBG shall consult with the Committee on the allocation of such funds. In addition, the Committee recommends $1,000,000 above the fiscal year 2016 level for BBG research, and the President’s budget request to expand BBG’s global distribution capability and upgrade radio broadcasting equipment. The Committee does not support the proposed closure of RFE/ RL’s Baku Bureau or $300,000 of the proposed contractor reduction at the Office of Cuba Broadcasting. Voice of America Mission.—The Committee affirms the mission of VOA to be an accurate, objective and comprehensive source of news globally, and supports the use of circumvention and other technologies to counter censorship efforts by authoritarian governments to VOA broadcasts and Internet services. The Committee encourages VOA to provide accurate information on democracy and human rights in broadcasts, as appropriate, and to continue to serve as an educational medium for persons abroad. BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $4,800,000 9,700,000 9,700,000 The Committee recommends $9,700,000 for Broadcasting Capital Improvements. 52 RELATED PROGRAMS THE ASIA FOUNDATION Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $17,000,000 12,000,000 17,000,000 The Committee recommends $17,000,000 for The Asia Foundation. UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $35,300,000 37,884,000 37,884,000 The Committee recommends $37,884,000 for United States Institute of Peace and directs that renovation, operations, and maintenance costs of buildings located within the Potomac Annex for training activities shall not be paid with appropriated funds. CENTER FOR MIDDLE EASTERN-WESTERN DIALOGUE TRUST FUND Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $96,000 122,000 122,000 The Committee recommends $122,000 from interest and earnings from the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund. The Committee encourages the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund to continue efforts to leverage existing funds to secure contributions from private and other public sources, to the maximum extent practicable. The Committee supports Department of State oversight of the annual grant to the Center, but directs that the Secretary of State not require prior approval of program participants. EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $400,000 350,000 350,000 The Committee recommends $350,000 from interest and earnings from the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program Trust Fund. ISRAELI ARAB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $13,000 47,000 47,000 The Committee recommends $47,000 from interest and earnings from the Israeli Arab Scholarship Endowment Fund. EAST-WEST CENTER Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. $16,700,000 Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... ........................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. 16,700,00 The Committee recommends $16,700,000 for the East-West Center. The Committee encourages the president of the East-West Cen- 53 ter to work with the Secretary of State and OMB to request funds for the Center under this heading in the President’s budget request in subsequent fiscal years. NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $170,000,000 103,500,000 170,000,000 The Committee recommends $170,000,000 for the National Endowment for Democracy, of which $117,500,000 shall be allocated in the traditional and customary manner, including for the core institutes. The Committee recommends $52,500,000 for democracy programs, as well as for the next phase of NED’s mid-to long-term strategic approach and response to immediate and unanticipated challenges or opportunities for the promotion of democracy abroad. The NED president shall consult with the core institutes on the uses of such funds, and the core institutes shall be eligible to receive funds for such purposes. The Committee notes that the trend of threats to democracy continues abroad, and that NED remains uniquely positioned to lead a strategic response to such threats. The Committee recognizes the many assets that NED brings to this response, including decadeslong experience working in the most hostile political terrain through the core institutes and its global grants and programs. The Committee expects NED, the Department of State and USAID to consult with one another on strategic responses to such threats. The Committee appreciates NED’s ability to adapt to this increasing complex programmatic environment. The NED president is directed to submit reports to the Committee on the uses of such funds, in a manner similar to prior fiscal years. OTHER COMMISSIONS COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION ABROAD OF AMERICA’S HERITAGE SALARIES AND EXPENSES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $676,000 888,000 888,000 The Committee recommends $888,000 for Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad. The Committee also extends for an additional year the expanded procurement authority included in paragraph (3) of section 312304(b) of title 54, United States Code. 54 UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM SALARIES AND EXPENSES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 The Committee recommends $3,500,000 for United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, including not more than $4,000 for representation expenses. COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE SALARIES AND EXPENSES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $2,579,000 2,579,000 2,579,000 The Committee recommends $2,579,000 for Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION REPUBLIC OF CHINA ON THE PEOPLE’S SALARIES AND EXPENSES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 The Committee recommends $2,000,000 for Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China. UNITED STATES-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION SALARIES AND EXPENSES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 The Committee recommends $3,500,000 for United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission. TITLE II UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT OPERATING EXPENSES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $1,282,876,000 1,143,614,000 139,262,000 1,404,800,000 1,306,340,000 98,460,000 1,374,800,000 1,221,925,000 152,875,000 The Committee recommends $1,221,925,000 for Operating Expenses. An additional $152,875,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. The Committee does not include funds for USAID operations in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq under this heading in this title. Funds for such purposes are included in title VIII of the act. While the Committee recommendation supports filling, as necessary, existing positions that become vacant due to attrition, the Committee does not recommend additional funds to establish new positions. The Committee will consider reprogramming proposals for any proposed new positions, particularly if funds for such purpose are derived from the elimination of redundancies or inefficiencies in operations. The Committee supports funds for the Office of Security and USAID staff training at not less than the President’s budget request. The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to consult with the Committee prior to the submission of the fiscal year 2017 operating plan, and expects such plan to include updated estimates for other sources of funds, including recoveries and carryover balances. Funds from such sources reported in previous operating plans have been higher than the estimates included in the CBJ. The Committee supports USAID’s efforts to improve management of obligated funds which have increased available resources. Global Development Lab.—The Committee directs GAO to conduct a review of the Global Development Lab, to include an assessment of: the cost-effectiveness, specific results achieved, and overall value added by the Lab to USAID’s mission; the Lab’s impact on the operations and programs of USAID’s functional bureaus and recommendations for addressing any adverse impacts; and the Grand Challenge program, including whether such program is a viable and cost-effective alternative to USAID’s traditional procure(55) 56 ment and funding model. GAO is directed to consult with the Committee prior to initiating the review. Local Sustainable Development Officers and Small Grants Program.—Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the USAID Administrator shall submit to the Committee a report detailing: the cost, number of personnel, and timeline required to meet the goals of USAID’s work plan for the Local Sustainable Development Officers program, including addressing the existing vacancies in, and increasing the number of, USAID language-designated positions; changes USAID senior management and central support offices need to make to improve support for, and sustain, such programs and the Small Grants Program; how USAID personnel are informed about, and encouraged to participate in, such programs; the extent to which such programs will materially change USAID’s overall operations and programs; how the Small Grants Program is integrated with Local Solutions; and the methodology for training USAID staff who participate in the Small Grants Program to work effectively with local communities, organizations, and governments. Mission Closings.—The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to consult with the appropriate congressional committees when the closure of a USAID Mission abroad has been discussed with a foreign government. Overseas Representation and Residence Expenses.—The Committee expects USAID to use, to the maximum extent possible, U.S.-owned foreign currencies for overseas representation and official residence expenses. USAID Personnel System.—Not later than 90 days after the enactment of the act, the USAID Administrator shall submit a report to the Committee on the implementation of the Obey amendment as covered by the 1990 Code of Federal Regulations, title 22, sections 220 and 222. Such report shall include the process for designating Foreign Service positions, an inventory of Foreign Service designated positions currently encumbered by non-Foreign Service employees, the length of time each position has been encumbered, and a description of efforts by USAID to fill such positions with members of the Foreign Service. U.S. Small Business.—Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the USAID Administrator shall submit to the Committee a report on the implementation of the directive in Senate Report 114–79 to set regional and worldwide goals for overseas contracts and subcontracts with U.S. small businesses, and to require that small business indicators and annual targets be included in each overseas USAID mission annual plan. The USAID Administrator shall include in such report a description of the incentives provided to overseas mission employees to work with small local and U.S. businesses. The USAID Administrator is directed to update the report required under this heading in Senate Report 114–79 in the manner described, except that such report should cover fiscal year 2016 awards. The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to consider revising ADS 304 regulations to include the utilization of small businesses. 57 CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $168,300,000 199,985,000 66,145,000 133,840,000 199,985,000 66,145,000 133,840,000 The Committee recommends $66,145,000 for Capital Investment Fund. An additional $133,840,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $66,000,000 67,600,000 67,600,000 The Committee recommends $67,600,000 for Office of Inspector General. TITLE III BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT SECTOR ASSISTANCE The act directs funds for sectors in the amounts allocated in the following table which are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: SECTOR ALLOCATIONS [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Sector Basic Education ................................................................................................................................................... Higher Education .................................................................................................................................................. Small Grants Program ......................................................................................................................................... Food Security and Agricultural Development ....................................................................................................... Microenterprise and Microfinance ........................................................................................................................ Reconciliation Programs ...................................................................................................................................... Trafficking in Persons .......................................................................................................................................... Anti-Slavery .......................................................................................................................................................... Water and Sanitation ........................................................................................................................................... Wildlife Trafficking ............................................................................................................................................... 560,782 226,352 50,000 1,103,000 265,000 26,000 60,000 25,000 400,000 55,000 GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $8,503,450,000 8,576,500,000 8,665,000,000 The Committee recommends $8,665,000,000 for Global Health Programs, of which $2,995,000,000 is for USAID and $5,670,000,000 is for the Department of State. Funds in this account are allocated according to the following table and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Program/Activity Maternal and Child Health ............................................................................................................................ of which, Polio ...................................................................................................................................... of which, the GAVI Alliance .................................................................................................................. Nutrition (USAID) ............................................................................................................................................ of which, Iodine Deficiency Disorder .................................................................................................... of which, Micronutrients ....................................................................................................................... Vitamin A (non-add) .................................................................................................................... Vulnerable Children ........................................................................................................................................ of which, Blind Children ....................................................................................................................... HIV/AIDS (USAID) ............................................................................................................................................ (58) 814,500 51,500 275,000 125,000 2,500 33,000 22,500 23,000 3,500 330,000 59 GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Program/Activity Committee recommendation of which, Microbicides .......................................................................................................................... HIV/AIDS (Department of State) ..................................................................................................................... of which, Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis .................................................. of which, UNAIDS .................................................................................................................................. Family Planning and Reproductive Health .................................................................................................... Other Infectious Diseases (USAID) ................................................................................................................. of which, Pandemic Influenza and Other Emerging Threats ............................................................... of which, Malaria .................................................................................................................................. of which, Tuberculosis .......................................................................................................................... Global TB Drug Facility (non-add) ............................................................................................... of which, Neglected Tropical Diseases ................................................................................................. 45,000 5,670,000 1,350,000 45,000 544,000 1,158,500 72,500 745,000 241,000 15,000 100,000 Total, GHP ......................................................................................................................................... 8,665,000 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH The Committee recommends $814,500,000 for maternal and child health activities under this heading. Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus.—The Committee recognizes the importance of low-cost vaccines for women of childbearing age in preventing tetanus in newborn children and the role of public-private partnerships in delivering such vaccines, and urges USAID to support efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. Pilot Project and Report.—Section 7034(q) of the act requires the USAID Administrator to implement a pilot project with funds appropriated under the GHP heading that leverages public and private capital to expand delivery of interventions for maternal and child health. Not later than September 30, 2017, the USAID Administrator shall submit a report to the Committee detailing the agency’s efforts to expand interventions to end preventable maternal newborn and child deaths through the use of innovative financing mechanisms, including development of impact bonds and public-private partnerships, and the opportunities and challenges of expanding the use of such financing mechanisms. The report should also include details on support for a multi-year strategy to end such deaths, including amounts planned in subsequent fiscal years, if appropriate. Polio.—The Committee recommends a total of not less than $59,000,000 in the act for polio eradication efforts, including not less than $7,500,000 under the ESF heading for programs for Pakistan and Afghanistan. Vaccines and Immunizations.—The Committee recommends $275,000,000 for the GAVI Alliance and directs the USAID Administrator to provide details on the planned uses of funds prior to making the contribution. Vulnerable Children.—The Committee appreciates USAID’s designation of Armenia, Cambodia, Colombia, Moldova, Rwanda, and Uganda as the six priority countries under the U.S. Government Action Plan on Children in Adversity [the Action Plan] and directs the USAID Administrator to submit implementation plans for the final year of the Action Plan in a timely manner. The annual report 60 required by the Assistance for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–95) should include a detailed description of the programs and amount of funds allocated across departments and agencies for each of the objectives outlined in the Action Plan. The Committee recommends support for programs that address autism spectrum disorders, including treatment and the training of healthcare workers to better diagnose such disorders. The Committee recommends not less than $3,500,000 for assistance for blind children, in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes, which USAID should administer in a manner that delivers the maximum amount of funds to beneficiaries. NUTRITION The Committee recommends $125,000,000 for nutrition programs under this heading, to be made available through USAID. The Committee recommends $3,500,000, in addition to funds otherwise available, to address malnutrition among children in Laos. Micronutrients.—The Committee recommends not less than $33,000,000 for micronutrients, of which not less than $22,500,000 is to address vitamin A deficiencies. The Committee recommends that nutrition programs, including micronutrients, also be funded by the Department of State and USAID within programs to combat Human Immune Deficiency/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome [HIV/AIDS]. The Committee recommends not less than $2,500,000 for the USAID/United Nations Children’s Fund [UNICEF] Iodine Deficiency Disorder program to prevent intellectual disability in children. FAMILY PLANNING/REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH The Committee recommends a total of $622,500,000 in the act for family planning and reproductive health programs, including $544,000,000 under this heading, $41,000,000 under the ESF heading, and $37,500,000 for the United Nations Population Fund. The Committee recognizes that information and assistance for families interested in healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies can enhance maternal and child health and improve the chances of survival of women and children. The Committee recognizes the important role played by faith-based and community organizations in the provision of global health services, and the Committee encourages USAID to expand partnership work with faith-based and community organizations on programs that support the healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies. The Committee encourages USAID to improve the reach and impact of voluntary family planning programs, including male behavior change and fertility awareness programs. HIV/AIDS The Committee recommends a total of $6,000,000,000 for programs and activities to combat HIV/AIDS, of which $5,670,000,000 is for the Department of State and $330,000,000 is for USAID. Global Fund.—The Committee recommends not less than $1,350,000,000 for a U.S. contribution to the Global Fund. The 61 Committee continues a provision allowing the contribution to exceed the cap for fiscal year 2017, consistent with the limitation from 2004. The Committee confirms that the U.S. contribution should not exceed 33 percent of the encashment of funds to fulfill replenishment cycles at the Global Fund from 2018 onward. Microbicides.—The Committee recommends $45,000,000 for research on, and development of, microbicides to prevent HIV. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.—The Committee recognizes that the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief [PEPFAR] plays a key role in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment globally. The Committee encourages the Office of the U.S. Global Aids Coordinator [OGAC] to increase efforts to align existing programs for orphans and vulnerable children with the goals and objectives of the U.S. Government Action Plan on Children in Adversity. The Committee recommends that OGAC develop a strategy as a follow on to the Accelerating Children’s HIV/AIDS Treatment Initiative that includes specific pediatric treatment targets and focuses on building capacity to ensure HIV diagnostics and antiretroviral treatment for children are scaled-up with a focus on early infant diagnosis, age-appropriate pediatric formulations of antiretroviral drugs, and adherence support. The Committee encourages OGAC to prioritize treatment for HIV-positive pregnant women to prevent mother-to-child transmission. The Committee notes that current law requires 10 percent of total PEPFAR program funds to be allocated for programs focused on orphans and vulnerable children. The Committee urges OGAC to seek civil society and government partners to achieve the goal of decreasing the number of children living outside of family care due to HIV/AIDS. The Committee directs OGAC to consult with the appropriate congressional committees prior to obligating funds for such programs. Vaccine.—The Committee recommends that, among other methods for preventing the transmission of HIV, USAID should continue to support research and development of a vaccine to combat the AIDS virus. OTHER GLOBAL HEALTH ISSUES Contagious Infectious Disease Outbreaks—The Committee recommends $72,500,000 to combat pandemic influenza and other highly virulent viruses and emerging diseases. Section 7058(c) of the act provides that funds appropriated by the act under the GHP, DA, IDA, CCF, ESF, DF, AEECA, and MRA headings may be made available to combat an infectious disease outbreak that is sustained, severe, and is spreading internationally. Ebola Outbreak.—The Committee recognizes the continued ongoing threat posed by the Ebola outbreak in West and Central Africa, and notes that the reporting requirements on the uses of funds to respond to the outbreak contained in section 9004 of division J of Public Law 113–235 continue in effect until all funds appropriated by that act for such purposes have been fully expended. Malaria.—The Committee recommends $745,000,000 for programs to combat malaria and encourages USAID to continue to 62 support public-private partnerships; research and development; diagnostic and vector control tools; access and delivery of anti-malarial medicines, including new, effective pediatric formulations and alternatives to artemisinin combination therapies to counter resistance; and to continue efforts to develop new insecticides and a malaria vaccine. The Committee does not include authority in the President’s budget request for the transfer of Ebola-related funds appropriated under the ESF heading in title IX of division J of Public Law 113– 235 for the prevention, treatment, and control of malaria and other infectious diseases. The Committee reaffirms its support for the Coordinator of U.S. Government Activities to Combat Malaria Globally as established in the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–293), and expects section 304 of such law to be implemented by all relevant Federal agencies. Neglected Tropical Diseases.—The Committee recommends $100,000,000 for continued support for USAID’s integrated Neglected Tropical Disease [NTD] program to eliminate intestinal parasites, schistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, trachoma, and leprosy, which afflict hundreds of millions of people in tropical countries. The Committee commends USAID for its efforts to address the most prevalent NTDs, and notes that for many NTDs on the World Health Organization’s list of NTDs, current diagnostic and therapeutic tools are not sufficient to properly treat patients. The Committee continues to encourage USAID to support research and development of NTDs, and notes the essential contributions of the private sector in improving diagnostic and therapeutic tools—and product innovation—to treat patients with NTDs. Research and Development.—The Committee supports investments in new global health technologies to address ongoing global health challenges. Tuberculosis.—The Committee recommends $241,000,000 for programs to combat tuberculosis and directs USAID to prioritize the use of U.S.-based entities for this purpose, consistent with the FAA. Zika Virus.—The Committee recognizes the health threats posed by the Zika virus, particularly to women of child-bearing age and pregnant women, and encourages the Secretary of State to use the reprogramming authority provided in section 7058(c) of the act should additional assistance be required. DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $2,780,971,000 2,959,573,000 2,959,573,000 The Committee recommends $2,959,573,000 for Development Assistance. Funds in this account are allocated according to the following table and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: 63 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Countries: Nepal ........................................................................................................................................................... Philippines ................................................................................................................................................... Thailand ...................................................................................................................................................... Timor-Leste .................................................................................................................................................. Global Programs: Feed the Future Innovation Labs ................................................................................................................ Global Crop Diversity Trust ......................................................................................................................... Cooperative Development ............................................................................................................................ American Schools and Hospitals Abroad .................................................................................................... Anti-Slavery ................................................................................................................................................. Combatting Child Marriage ........................................................................................................................ Reconciliation Programs ............................................................................................................................. Trade Capacity Building ............................................................................................................................. Disability Programs ..................................................................................................................................... Patrick Leahy War Victims Fund ................................................................................................................. Victims of Torture ....................................................................................................................................... Wheelchairs ................................................................................................................................................. Committee Recommendation 50,000 102,430 5,000 15,000 32,000 15,000 12,000 26,000 25,000 11,000 16,000 10,000 7,500 13,500 11,750 5,000 FOOD SECURITY AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT The Committee recommends $1,053,000,000 under title III of the act for food security and agricultural development programs. The Committee supports Feed the Future’s [FtF] goal of creating longterm solutions to food insecurity and malnutrition. The Committee recognizes the importance of integrating women as key recipients of agriculture and technical assistance, and intends that programs are prioritized for women farmers, small-holder farmers, and other vulnerable populations. Feed the Future Innovation Labs.—The Committee recommends not less than $32,000,000 for the FtF Innovation Labs, and supports efforts to improve agricultural productivity, nutritional quality and security, and innovative research to prevent malnutrition. Global Crop Diversity Trust.—The Committee recommends $15,000,000 for the Global Crop Diversity Trust endowment, which seeks to ensure the viability of agriculture worldwide by conserving and making available collections of crop diversity. Land Grant Institutions.—The Committee supports the work of land grant institutions of higher learning, and encourages USAID to continue partnering with such institutions with specialized capability in agriculture research to assist developing countries improve food production. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Cooperative Development.—The Committee has long recognized the important role that U.S. cooperatives and credit unions play in overseas programs as a means to lift people out of poverty by mobilizing equity and savings for community-based economic growth. The Committee recommends not less than $12,000,000 for the Cooperative Development Program managed by USAID’s Bureau for Economic Growth, Education, and Environment, which should support local solutions for sustainable development. 64 Power Africa.—The Committee recommends the President’s budget request of $291,000,000 under this heading for the Power Africa initiative, and supports the goal of providing electricity to millions of people who currently have no access to power in subSaharan Africa. Public-Private Partnerships.—The Committee has long recognized the contributions of public-private partnerships in furthering national interests abroad, including Internet-related governance and training, emergency communications, and cybersecurity. The Committee directs USAID to continue to support such programs, particularly in Africa. Trade Capacity Building.—The Committee recommends not less than $10,000,000 under this heading and $10,000,000 under the ESF heading for trade capacity building and labor programs in the Western Hemisphere and countries that are parties to the TransPacific Partnership negotiations. Prior to obligating such funds, the Committee directs the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator to coordinate the prioritization of trade capacity programs with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, including ILAB and USTR. The Committee affirms the statutory U.S. policy goal (19 U.S.C. 3723) to develop Free Trade Agreements [FTAs] with sub-Saharan African countries, and recognizes the efforts of USAID, MCC, and USTR to build the capacity of such countries to enter into bilateral and multilateral FTAs. The Committee encourages USAID, in consultation with MCC and USTR, to identify the barriers to sub-Saharan African nations developing FTAs with the United States, and encourages such agencies to coordinate trade capacity building assistance to overcome such barriers. EDUCATION American Schools and Hospitals Abroad Program.—The Committee recommends not less than $26,000,000 for the American Schools and Hospitals Abroad program. Grants shall be awarded through a competitive process and in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. Basic Education.—The Committee recommends up to $560,782,000 for assistance for basic education, and provides that such funds may only be made available for each country at levels that do not exceed the fiscal year 2017 CBJ, and should only support the stated objectives of basic education programs for each Country Development Cooperation Strategy or similar strategy established by USAID. The obligated but unexpended funds appropriated for basic education from fiscal years 2007 through 2016 total $1,581,421,978. The unobligated balances from fiscal years 2015 and 2016 total $1,059,121,411. When combined, the basic education pipeline totals $2,640,542,389.1 Section 7060(a)(1) of the act clarifies that basic education programs include both primary and secondary education. The Committee supports greater use of funds in the act for secondary education, with a particular emphasis on adolescent girls. 1 Data provided in the March 31, 2016 USAID Financial Report on basic education. 65 Global Partnership for Education.—The Committee recommends up to $70,000,000 for the Global Partnership for Education [GPE], and directs the USAID Administrator to consult with the Committee on GPE efforts to improve monitoring and evaluation, and on the effectiveness and sustainability of programs. Higher Education.—The Committee recommends not less than $226,352,000 in the act for higher education programs, of which not less than $35,000,000 is to support new partnerships between U.S. universities and universities in developing countries, including in sub-Saharan Africa, focused on technology, including e-learning, to improve the quality of, and increase access to, higher education. The Committee supports the work of land grant institutions of higher learning with specialized capabilities and encourages USAID to partner with such organizations. The Committee directs USAID to post all funding opportunities for higher education institutions on its Web site. Partners should be selected through a competitive process. ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS The Committee recommends not less than $1,384,563,000 in the act for bilateral and multilateral environment programs. Funds for environment programs are allocated according to the following table and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Program/Activity Committee recommendation Adaptation ............................................................................................................................................................ Clean Energy Programs ........................................................................................................................................ Sustainable Landscapes ...................................................................................................................................... Biodiversity ........................................................................................................................................................... of which, Guatemala’s Mayan Biosphere Reserve and Mirador-Calakmul Basin ..................................... Department of Interior ....................................................................................................................... of which, U.S. Forest Service ...................................................................................................................... of which, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS] ..................................................................................... of which, Andean Amazon .......................................................................................................................... of which, Brazilian Amazon ........................................................................................................................ of which, Lacey Act ..................................................................................................................................... of which, Great Apes .................................................................................................................................. of which, Migratory Birds ........................................................................................................................... of which, Endangered Sea Turtles .............................................................................................................. of which, Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment .............................................................. USAID (non-add) ................................................................................................................................ USFWS (non-add) ............................................................................................................................... Toxic Chemicals ................................................................................................................................................... Waste Recycling ................................................................................................................................................... Global Environment Facility ................................................................................................................................. Green Climate Fund ............................................................................................................................................. 176,710 177,790 123,500 250,000 3,500 1,000 5,000 5,000 20,000 10,000 2,000 3,500 350 150 39,400 21,900 17,500 5,000 5,000 146,563 500,000 Total, Environment Programs ................................................................................................................. 1,384,563 Advisor for Indigenous Peoples Issues.—The Committee recommends not less than $3,000,000 for grants and other activities administered by the USAID Advisor for Indigenous People’s Issues. Biodiversity.—The Committee recommends $39,400,000 for the Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment, of which up 66 to $21,900,000 is for USAID programs and not less than $17,500,000 is to be apportioned directly to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS]. The Committee recommends not less than $3,500,000 for tropical forest conservation and the preservation of archeological sites in Guatemala’s Mayan Biosphere Reserve and Mirador-Calakmul Basin, including not less than $1,000,000 to be apportioned directly to the Department of the Interior for such purposes not later than 90 days after enactment of the act. The Committee recommends not less than $20,000,000 for biodiversity conservation programs in the Andean Amazon and not less than $10,000,000 for such programs in the Brazilian Amazon. The Committee notes the technical expertise of the USFWS and the U.S. Forest Service [USFS] and directs that not less than $5,000,000 be apportioned directly to the USFS not later than 90 days after enactment of the act for programs to protect wildlife, biodiversity, and forests in addition to funds otherwise available for USFS through USAID missions, and not less than $5,000,000 be apportioned directly to the USFWS for international conservation programs including the Multinational Species Conservation Funds. The USFS and USFWS shall submit spend plans to the Committee and to USAID detailing the proposed uses of funds. The Committee recommends not less than $2,000,000 for implementation of the Lacey Act. Endangered Species.—The Committee recommends not less than $3,500,000 for programs to protect the habitat of great apes in Africa and Indonesia, to include law enforcement. The Committee recommends not less than $350,000 to protect the habitat of migratory birds along the Pacific flyway and for shorebird habitat protection in Central and South America, and not less than $150,000 to train Caribbean conservation enforcement officers and wildlife conservation specialists in protecting endangered sea turtles. Funds are to be apportioned directly to the USFWS not later than 90 days after enactment of the act. Green Climate Fund.—The Committee recognizes the U.S. pledge to contribute $3,000,000,000 to the Green Climate Fund, and recommends not more than $500,000,000 pursuant to the act and prior acts making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs as a contribution toward that pledge in fiscal year 2017. The Committee also notes that there are a number of programs funded in the act to help countries mitigate and adapt to climate change, through multilateral and bilateral engagement with developing economies. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to review such programs and examine whether there are opportunities to reduce duplication and maximize impact, and to submit a report to the Committee not later than 180 days after enactment of the act. Large Dams.—The Committee notes the importance of hydropower as a renewable resource in providing power in developing countries, particularly for people who lack access to electricity, and helping to address climate change. The Committee directs the Secretary of the Treasury, when evaluating a proposal by an international financial institution [IFI] to finance construction of a large dam, to apply the Department of the 67 Treasury’s due diligence process, including reviewing for full compliance with IFI policies and legislative voting mandates, as well as considering the dam policies of relevant Federal agencies, the Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol, and other sources of hydropower and environmental expertise. The U.S. executive director of such IFI may vote to support such a project only if the Secretary, after consulting with the Secretary of State, USAID Administrator, and other technical personnel, as appropriate, determines that the IFI is taking the necessary steps to meet the safeguards enumerated under this heading in Senate Report 114–79. Marine Resources.—The Committee supports efforts to sustainably manage marine resources by U.S. research institutions that have established partnerships with marine science researchers in developing countries, including Vietnam, that are highly dependent on ocean health and biodiversity and vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Natural Resource Management Volunteers.—The Committee notes that retirees of U.S. and Canadian natural resource management services are willing to assist the governments of developing countries improve management of national parks and protected areas. The Committee encourages USAID and other Federal agencies to utilize such retirees in international environment programs. Toxic Chemicals and Waste Recycling.—The Committee recommends not less than $5,000,000 for grants to local community organizations to support efforts to prevent pollution caused by toxic chemicals and not less than $5,000,000 for such grants to support efforts to recycle waste that threatens human health and the environment, which shall be awarded on an open and competitive basis following consultation with the Committee. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Forest Service.—Prior to the direct apportionment of funds to the USFWS and the USFS, the USFWS and the USFS shall submit spend plans to the Committee and to USAID detailing the proposed uses of funds. GENDER EQUALITY The Committee recommends a total of $1,377,286,000 in the act for gender programs (excluding Food for Peace programs), including not less than the President’s budget request to implement a multiyear strategy to respond to gender-based violence, and to support the implementation of the U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security. The total amount for gender programs is $29,500,000 above the President’s budget request for such purposes, as section 7073(c) of the act recommends $28,000,000 to address women and girls at risk from extremism, and section 7059(c)(1)(A) of the act recommends by a transfer of funds not less than $1,500,000 for the U.N. Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sexual Violence in Conflict. Combatting Child Marriage.—The Committee recommends not less than $11,000,000 for programs to reduce the incidence of child marriage and address the needs of married girls consistent with section 1207 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (Public Law 113–4), and directs the USAID Administrator to consult with the Committee prior to the obligation of funds. 68 Discriminatory Tests.—The Committee deplores the use of virginity tests, including to determine the qualification of women for certain professions, such as by the Government of Indonesia for police recruitment. In addition, the Committee condemns the use of such tests by the Governments of Egypt and Iran against women and girls who challenge authoritarianism. Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting.—Section 7059(c)(3) of the act recommends not less than $5,000,000 under title III of the act and prior acts making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for UNICEF to support the Joint Program on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting. Political Participation.—Section 7059(b) of the act recommends not less than $50,000,000 under title III accounts for programs to increase women’s participation in the political process, including political parties, elections, and leadership positions in local and national governments. Funds should be awarded on an open and competitive basis. GLOBAL PROGRAMS Clean Cookstoves.—The Committee remains concerned that exposure of billions of people in developing countries to smoke from traditional cookstoves causes premature deaths, primarily of women and young children, and contributes to deforestation, erosion, and drought, and the women and children who collect firewood face daily hardship and security risks. The Committee recommends funds for cookstoves that sustainably reduce fuel consumption and exposure to harmful smoke. Disability Programs.—The Committee recommends not less than $7,500,000 for grants to address the needs and protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities in developing countries, in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes in the act. Faith-Based Organizations.—The Committee appreciates the historical contributions of the faith sector in the delivery of assistance, care and support at the grassroots level. The Committee encourages the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator to use the faith sector, in conjunction with the public and private sectors, for the delivery of assistance in developing countries under this heading and the GHP and ESF headings. Patrick Leahy War Victims Fund.—The Committee recommends $13,500,000 for the Leahy War Victims Fund which assists persons severely disabled as a result of armed conflict. Partner Vetting System.—The Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator shall continue to follow directives and guidance regarding the partner vetting system in the Statement of Managers accompanying division K of Public Law 114–113, including how information regarding a positive match will be handled and how to appeal such a match. Trafficking in Persons.—The Committee recommends a total of $60,000,000 in the act for TIP programs under the GHP, DA, ESF, and INCLE headings. Water and Sanitation.—The Committee recommends not less than $400,000,000 in the act for sustainable water supply and sanitation projects pursuant to the Senator Paul Simon Water for the Poor Act of 2005 (Public Law 109–121), as amended, of which not 69 less than $145,000,000 is for programs and activities in sub-Saharan Africa. COUNTRIES Nepal.—The Committee is concerned with the slow recovery from the devastating 2015 earthquake in Nepal, and notes that reconstruction has yet to begin in many areas. The Committee recommends not less than $50,000,000 under this heading for earthquake recovery in Nepal. Peru.—The Committee is aware of the threats to the health and welfare of Amazon indigenous communities due to oil spills in or the near the Amazon River and tributaries. The Committee requests the Secretary of State to engage the Government of Peru, affected communities, and PetroPeru on efforts to clean up the spills, and to support such efforts if warranted. Philippines.—The Committee recommends the President’s budget request for assistance for the Philippines under this heading, and notes with concern the comments and actions by the new leadership in that country that call into question commitments to democracy, human rights, and rule of law. Timor-Leste.—The Committee recommends $15,000,000 for assistance for Timor-Leste under this heading, which is $1,300,000 above the President’s budget request. INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $2,794,184,000 874,763,000 1,919,421,000 1,957,000,000 125,000,000 1,832,000,000 2,394,184,000 474,763,000 1,919,421,000 The Committee recommends $474,763,000 for International Disaster Assistance. An additional $1,919,421,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. The total amount is $437,184,000 above the President’s budget request. The Committee notes that the President’s budget request for this account is $837,184,000 below the fiscal year 2016 enacted level. To address the remaining shortfall, section 8003(a)(3) of the act provides transfer authority of up to $400,000,000 from funds appropriated under the ESF heading in title VIII to funds appropriated under the IDA heading in such title. TRANSITION INITIATIVES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $67,000,000 30,000,000 37,000,000 77,600,000 15,000,000 62,600,000 67,000,000 30,000,000 37,000,000 70 The Committee recommends $30,000,000 for Transition Initiatives. An additional $37,000,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. The Committee directs USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives [OTI] to submit a report at the end of the fiscal year summarizing new, ongoing, and completed country programs implemented by OTI in fiscal year 2017. COMPLEX CRISES FUND Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $30,000,000 10,000,000 20,000,000 30,000,000 10,000,000 20,000,000 30,000,000 10,000,000 20,000,000 The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for the Complex Crises Fund. An additional $20,000,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. DEVELOPMENT CREDIT AUTHORITY PROGRAM ACCOUNT Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $40,000,000 60,000,000 60,000,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $8,120,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 The Committee recommends a ceiling of $60,000,000 for funds that may be transferred from other programs in this title to the Development Credit Authority, and recommends $10,000,000 for administrative expenses. ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $4,318,988,000 1,896,315,000 2,422,673,000 6,080,607,000 2,408,454,000 3,672,153,000 4,311,369,000 1,576,361,000 2,735,008,000 The Committee recommends $1,576,361,000 for Economic Support Fund. An additional $2,735,008,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. Funds proposed in the President’s budget request under this heading for assistance for countries in Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia are included under the AEECA heading. 71 Funds in this account are allocated, unless otherwise noted, according to the following table, and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Africa: Burundi .................................................................................................................................................. Cameroon .............................................................................................................................................. Central Africa Republic ......................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Chad ...................................................................................................................................................... Cote d’Ivoire .......................................................................................................................................... Democratic Republic of the Congo ....................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Djibouti .................................................................................................................................................. Liberia ................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Sierra Leone .......................................................................................................................................... Somalia ................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. South Sudan .......................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Sudan .................................................................................................................................................... Zimbabwe .............................................................................................................................................. African Union ........................................................................................................................................ State Africa Regional ............................................................................................................................ of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. of which, West Africa Anti-Slavery .............................................................................................. of which, Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership ................................................................ 1,250 1,000 1,250 1,250 1,000 4,374 75,188 75,188 9,500 65,429 65,429 1,561 79,405 79,405 90,000 90,000 4,817 11,633 435 23,700 20,836 2,500 7,000 Subtotal, Africa ............................................................................................................................ of which, OCO ..................................................................................................................... 370,542 332,108 East Asia and Pacific: Burma .................................................................................................................................................... Cambodia .............................................................................................................................................. of which, contribution to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Court of Cambodia .................... People’s Republic of China (democracy, rule of law, and environment) ............................................ Thailand ................................................................................................................................................ of which, section 7043(f) democracy and reconciliation programs ........................................... Tibet ...................................................................................................................................................... of which, Tibetan Communities ................................................................................................... of which, Tibetan Exiled Communities ........................................................................................ Vietnam ................................................................................................................................................. State East Asia and Pacific Regional .................................................................................................. USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia .................................................................................... 82,700 1,500 1,500 15,000 4,000 4,000 14,000 8,000 6,000 20,000 15,408 5,000 Subtotal, East Asia and Pacific .................................................................................................. 157,608 Near East: Egypt ..................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. of which, scholarships ................................................................................................................. Iraq ........................................................................................................................................................ of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. of which, Kurdistan Region of Iraq ............................................................................................. of which, section 7033(b)(3) International Religious Freedom Transitional Justice, Reconciliation, and Reintegration Programs ......................................................................................... of which, section 7041(c)(4) Marla Ruzicka Iraq War Victims Fund ......................................... Jordan .................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Lebanon ................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 75,000 75,000 10,000 332,500 332,500 35,000 2,500 7,500 632,400 632,400 110,000 110,000 72 ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation of which, scholarships ................................................................................................................. Libya ...................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Morocco ................................................................................................................................................. Syria ...................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. of which, section 7033(b)(3) International Religious Freedom Transitional Justice, Reconciliation, and Reintegration Programs ......................................................................................... Tunisia ................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. West Bank and Gaza ............................................................................................................................ Yemen .................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Middle East Multilaterals ...................................................................................................................... Middle East Partnership Initiative ........................................................................................................ of which, scholarships ................................................................................................................. Middle East Regional Cooperation ........................................................................................................ Near East Regional Democracy ............................................................................................................. USAID Middle East Regional ................................................................................................................. Reconciliation Programs ....................................................................................................................... 14,000 15,000 15,000 20,000 175,000 175,000 Subtotal, Near East ...................................................................................................................... of which, OCO ..................................................................................................................... 1,873,475 1,458,900 South and Central Asia: Afghanistan ........................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. of which, section 7044(a)(2)(D)(v) Afghan Civilian Assistance Program ................................... India ...................................................................................................................................................... Nepal ..................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Pakistan ................................................................................................................................................ of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. of which, Pakistan Civilian Assistance Program ........................................................................ Sri Lanka ............................................................................................................................................... State South and Central Asia Regional ............................................................................................... 500,780 500,000 10,000 3,000 60,000 60,000 300,000 300,000 10,000 31,017 3,415 Subtotal, South and Central Asia ................................................................................................ of which, OCO ..................................................................................................................... 898,212 860,000 Western Hemisphere: Colombia ............................................................................................................................................... of which, section 7045(b)(3)(A) Colombia refugee transfer to MRA .......................................... of which, Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities ............................................................ of which, biodiversity ................................................................................................................... of which, section 7045(b)(3)(B) Colombia Human Rights .......................................................... Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights in Colombia (non-add) ........... Cuba ...................................................................................................................................................... of which, democracy programs .................................................................................................... Haiti ....................................................................................................................................................... Mexico .................................................................................................................................................... Peru ....................................................................................................................................................... Venezuela .............................................................................................................................................. State Western Hemisphere Regional ..................................................................................................... of which, Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) ................................................................. of which, Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) ................................................. Office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights in Honduras (non-add) ........... of which, other regional economic opportunity ........................................................................... of which, commitments for the Summit of the Americas .......................................................... of which, section 7045(a)(5)(C), transfer to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights ... 187,328 7,000 15,000 3,500 9,000 1,000 15,000 15,000 45,000 49,000 36,960 5,500 131,700 23,400 85,300 500 15,000 1,000 7,000 Subtotal, Western Hemisphere ..................................................................................................... 470,488 2,500 79,000 79,000 266,750 40,000 40,000 875 60,000 12,000 5,000 32,000 19,950 10,000 73 ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Global: State Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations ........................................................................ Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund ..................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Bureau of Counterterrorism and Countering Violent Extremism (Department of State) ..................... Economic Growth, Education, and Environment ................................................................................... Energy Resources .................................................................................................................................. of which, Caribbean Energy Security Initiative ........................................................................... Section 7024 Near East and Africa Relief and Recovery Fund ........................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental Scientific Affairs (Department of State) ........... Office of U.S. Foreign Assistance Resources (Department of State) ................................................... of which, Foreign Assistance Dashboard .................................................................................... of which, Foreign Assistance Program Evaluation ...................................................................... Polio (non-add from within Afghanistan and Pakistan country funds) .............................................. Trade Capacity Building (non-add from within country funds) ........................................................... Section 7033(b)(2) International Religious Freedom Protection and Investigation Programs ............ Section 7033(d) Atrocities Prevention Fund ......................................................................................... Section 7034(b)(4) Forensic Assistance ............................................................................................... Section 7042(e) Counter Lord’s Resistance Army (non-add from within country funds) ................... Section 7073(c) Women and Girls at Risk from Extremism ................................................................ Section 7059(c)(1)(A) Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Women in Conflict ......... Special Representatives ........................................................................................................................ of which, Office of the Coordinator for Cyber Issues (Department of State) ............................. of which, Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships (Department of State) ............................... of which, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues ...................................................... 5,000 59,000 59,000 6,000 9,500 11,000 2,000 25,000 25,000 345,294 3,250 2,750 500 7,500 10,000 10,000 12,500 9,000 10,000 28,000 1,500 16,000 5,000 1,000 10,000 Subtotal, Global ....................................................................................................................... of which, OCO ..................................................................................................................... 541,044 84,000 Total, ESF ................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO ..................................................................................................................... 4,311,369 2,735,008 AFRICA Central African Republic.—Funds appropriated under this heading shall be made available for reconciliation and peacebuilding programs in the Central African Republic, including activities to promote inter-faith dialogue at the national and local levels, and for programs to prevent crimes against humanity. Djibouti.—The Committee recognizes the strategic importance of Djibouti to U.S. security interests, and recommends $9,500,000 under this heading to implement programs to expand economic opportunities and strengthen democracy in Djibouti, including to support civil society. Ethiopia.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to update the report on Ethiopia required under this heading in Senate Report 114–79 in the manner described. Kenya.—The Committee is concerned with reports that the Government of Kenya intends to close refugee camps in Kenya, including the Dadaab camp which currently hosts over 300,000 Somali refugees. Prior to the obligation of funds made available for assistance for the Government of Kenya by the act, the Secretary of State shall consult with the Committee on the consequences of such closures on refugee populations and security and stability in Kenya. 74 Lake Chad Basin Countries.—Section 7032(a) of the act recommends $33,000,000 for democracy programs under this and the DA heading for the Lake Chad Basin countries (Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria), which is $2,000,000 above the President’s budget request. These funds are in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes. Somalia.—The Committee recommends not less than the President’s budget request for programs to promote dialogue and reconciliation between the central Government of Somalia and the rest of the country, and for programs to strengthen the rule of law, government institutions, civil society participation in peace-building activities, and education and employment opportunities for the people of Somalia. South Sudan.—The Secretary of State is directed to ensure that data collected by the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism, including archival data and data collected by any successor organization, is shared in a timely manner and in its entirety with the U.S. Government, including relevant bureaus and offices of the Department of State, and is made publicly available, as appropriate. The Committee supports efforts to build the capacity of civil society in South Sudan to develop and implement justice and accountability mechanisms, including the documentation of human rights violations. War Crimes in Africa.—The Committee continues to support efforts by the United States, U.N., African Union, and governments in Central Africa to capture Joseph Kony and other top commanders of the Lord’s Resistance Army [LRA], and to assist victims of the LRA’s crimes. Section 7042(e) of the act recommends not less than $10,000,000 to implement the Lord’s Resistance Army Disarmament and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–172), including for programs to improve physical access, for telecommunications infrastructure and early-warning mechanisms, and to support the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of former LRA combatants, especially child soldiers. EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC Thailand.—Section 7043(f) of the act is a new provision that recommends not less than $4,000,000 for democracy and conflict resolution programs in Thailand under this heading. The Secretary of State is directed to consult with the Committee prior to the obligation of funds. EUROPE, EURASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA The Committee recommends funds for countries in Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia that were included under this heading in the President’s budget request under the AEECA heading. SOUTH ASIA Descriptive information for Afghanistan and Pakistan is contained in the Countries and Issues of Concern section of this report. 75 NEAR EAST Cyprus.—Funds appropriated under this heading may be used to support reunification in Cyprus, including new federal structures of a reunified island and to assist in building a unified Cypriot economy, following consultation with the Committee. MEPI Scholarships.—The Committee recommends $12,000,000 for scholarships for students in countries with significant Muslim populations at not-for-profit institutions of higher education in a manner consistent with prior fiscal years, and the awarding of funds should be through an open and competitive process. LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Cuba.—Section 7045(c) of the act recommends $15,000,000 for democracy programs for Cuba under this heading. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees assessing Internet access in Cuba, including a description of Internet access and use in both urban and rural areas and the general purposes for which the Internet is used, and an assessment of the effectiveness of the Government of Cuba to block access by the people of Cuba to the Internet. Haiti.—Section 7045(d) of the act requires that prior to the obligation of assistance for the central Government of Haiti, the Secretary of State shall certify that such government is taking certain steps to strengthen governance and the rule of law, including through free and fair elections and combatting corruption. The Committee recommends up to $14,000,000 under this heading, an amount equal to the President’s budget request, to continue market-based reforestation programs in Haiti to sustainably address and reverse the loss of forest cover. Paraguay.—Prior to the obligation of funds in the act for assistance for the Government of Paraguay, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee detailing steps taken by the Government of Paraguay to conduct a credible, thorough investigation of the June 15, 2012, eviction of farmers in Marina Kue. Venezuela.—The Committee recognizes that crisis in Venezuela can only be addressed through fundamental economic and political reforms. The Committee supports the President’s budget request for democracy programs under this heading, and expects additional funds to be made available under the CCF and DF headings, should further programmatic opportunities in Venezuela arise. The Committee also notes the important role regional organizations play in encouraging reforms in Venezuela, particularly the Organization of American States [OAS]. GLOBAL PROGRAMS Caribbean Energy Security Initiative.—The Committee supports enhanced efforts to help Latin American and Caribbean countries achieve greater energy independence from Venezuela, including by improving governance, energy development, energy efficiency, and electrical inter-connection, and recommends not less than $2,000,000 for the Caribbean Energy Security Initiative. 76 Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund.—The Committee recommends $59,000,000 for the Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund under this heading. Not later than 90 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees assessing the extent to which repressive policies and actions of foreign governments contribute to public support for extremism, particularly among youth. The report should include specific policy and program recommendations. Counter-Trafficking in Persons Policy.—The Committee encourages the Department of State and USAID to implement the guiding principles of USAID’s Counter-Trafficking Persons Policy (February 2012), particularly adopting an integrated approach to protection and prevention within core programs, as appropriate. Country Focus and Selectivity.—The act does not continue a requirement in section 7081(b) of division K of Public Law 114–113 regarding a transition program for a country to reduce dependency on U.S. bilateral foreign assistance. The Committee will consider continuation of such requirement after the results of the initial program have been assessed. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to regularly update the Committee on the implementation and results of the transition program. Section 7081 of the act continues the requirement that every bilateral country assistance strategy include a transition plan identifying goals and objectives for winding down, within a targeted period of years, such bilateral assistance. The plan should also include the promotion of domestic public and private resource mobilization, if appropriate. Domestic Resource Mobilization.—The Committee supports efforts by USAID to encourage partner countries to increase their investments in health, education, and other development sectors by strengthening revenue generation and budgetary capacity, reducing losses from corruption and graft, and countering tax avoidance in partner countries. The Committee supports efforts by USAID to utilize funds from within sectors for domestic resource mobilization efforts. The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to consult with the Committee prior to the obligation of funds for this purpose. Forensic Assistance.—Section 7034(b)(4) of the act recommends not less than $9,000,000 under this heading for forensic assistance for NGOs in countries where large numbers of people were forcibly disappeared and are presumed dead as a result of armed conflict. The Committee recognizes that there is an ongoing need for DNA analysis of exhumed remains in Iraq, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere, including for judicial investigations and prosecution of those responsible for crimes against humanity and other gross violations of human rights. Institutions of Higher Education.—The Committee supports continued funds for institutions of higher education in the Middle East and South Asia, including through funds made available under title VIII of the act. Networks of Corruption.—In submitting the report required by section 7031(d) of the act, the Secretary of State shall include, to 77 the extent possible: a diagram depicting the public and private individuals and entities that make up the corrupt network; identification of any government agency or other public entity that is directly or indirectly involved in such network, such as the judiciary, tax authority, central bank, specific military or police units, or elements of subnational governance; identification of the area of operation of such network and its key economic activities, licit and illicit, as well as other significant revenue streams benefitting the network, such as embezzlement of public funds, extortion, or bribery; and identification of entities and individuals that enable corrupt practices, such as banks, law firms, accounting firms, or real estate agents. Reconciliation Programs.—The Committee recommends not less than $26,000,000 under this heading and the DA heading for reconciliation programs and activities which bring together and facilitate direct communication between individuals of different ethnic, religious, and political backgrounds in countries affected by civil strife and war, including in the Middle East and North Africa. Funds should be leveraged, to the maximum extent practicable, to obtain contributions from other donors and governments. Rule of Law.—The Committee underscores that the rule of law is fundamental to democracy and sustainable development, and supports funds to strengthen independent judiciaries, protect human rights, combat human trafficking and corruption, and increase public accountability and access to justice. DEMOCRACY FUND Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. $150,500,000 Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... ........................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. 150,500,000 The Committee recommends $150,500,000 for Democracy Fund. Funds in this account are allocated according to the following table and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: DEMOCRACY FUND [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Program/Agency Human Rights and Democracy Fund/Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (Department of State) ......................................................................................................................................................... Center for Excellence for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance/Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (USAID) ..................................................................................................... Total, Democracy Fund ..................................................................................................................... Committee recommendation 88,500 62,000 150,500 The Committee commends the democracy programs supported by the Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor [DRL], and encourages other bureaus, and relevant USAID offices, to develop and conduct such programs in a similar strategic manner. The Committee directs the Assistant Secretary for DRL to consult with the Committee on the proposed allocation of funds within the HRDF prior to the initial obligation of funds. 78 Business and Human Rights Program.—Consistent with prior fiscal years, any funds made available by the act for a business and human rights program in the PRC shall be made available on a cost-matching basis from sources other than the U.S. Government. Press Freedom.—The Committee notes that according to Freedom House, only 13 percent of the world’s population has access to a free press, and that Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are among countries that experienced the worst decline in press freedom in 2015. While the Committee recognizes the strategic relationship between the United States and such countries, it remains concerned with the potential impact restrictions on press freedom may have on long-term stability. ASSISTANCE FOR EUROPE, EURASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. $929,688,000 Enduring operations ....................................................................... 491,119,000 Overseas contingency operations .................................................. 438,569,000 Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... ........................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. 696,026,000 Enduring operations ....................................................................... 291,420,000 Overseas contingency operations .................................................. 404,606,000 The Committee recommends $291,420,000 for Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia. An additional $404,606,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. The Committee notes that assistance for countries in the Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia regions under this heading are contained in the President’s budget request under the ESF and INCLE headings. Assistance requested for such countries under the GHP heading are not included in this account, and shall be administered in accordance with the responsibilities of the Coordinator for U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia. The Committee provides the Secretary of State with authority to assign responsibility for funds for Central Asian countries to another senior Department of State official, following consultation with the Committee. Funds in this account are allocated, unless otherwise noted, according to the following table, and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: ASSISTANCE FOR EUROPE, EURASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Europe and Eurasia: Albania .................................................................................................................................................. Armenia ................................................................................................................................................. Azerbaijan .............................................................................................................................................. Belarus .................................................................................................................................................. Bosnia and Herzegovina ....................................................................................................................... Georgia .................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Kosovo ................................................................................................................................................... Macedonia ............................................................................................................................................. Moldova ................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Montenegro ............................................................................................................................................ Poland ................................................................................................................................................... Committee recommendation 8,650 24,112 10,936 9,000 34,069 67,025 67,025 47,970 8,508 44,631 44,631 1,695 3,000 79 ASSISTANCE FOR EUROPE, EURASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Country/Program Serbia .................................................................................................................................................... Ukraine .................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Europe and Eurasia Regional ............................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe .......................................................................... Ireland ................................................................................................................................................... 18,508 207,392 207,392 66,776 66,776 19,000 1,500 Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia .......................................................................................................... of which, OCO .......................................................................................................................... 572,772 385,824 South and Central Asia: Kazakhstan ............................................................................................................................................ Kyrgyz Republic ..................................................................................................................................... Tajikistan ............................................................................................................................................... Turkmenistan ......................................................................................................................................... Uzbekistan ............................................................................................................................................. Central Asia Regional ........................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 7,083 46,046 32,275 4,300 7,768 25,782 18,782 Subtotal, Central Asia ...................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .......................................................................................................................... 123,254 18,782 Total, AEECA ..................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .......................................................................................................................... 696,026 404,606 Ireland.—The Committee recommends $1,500,000 to support the economic and social development and reconciliation goals of the Anglo-Irish Agreement Support Act of 1986 (Public Law 99–415). Nagorno-Karabakh.—The Committee recommends assistance for victims of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in amounts consistent with prior fiscal years, and for ongoing needs related to the conflict. The Committee urges a peaceful resolution of the conflict. The Committee recognizes that Nagorno-Karabakh has a per capita landmine accident rate among the highest in the world, and that mine clearance programs have been effective where implemented. The Committee is concerned with territorial restrictions on demining activities in the region and recommends continued funds for, and the geographic expansion of, such programs. DEPARTMENT OF STATE MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $3,059,000,000 931,886,000 2,127,114,000 2,798,600,000 922,597,000 1,876,003,000 3,059,000,000 931,866,000 2,127,114,000 The Committee recommends $931,886,000 for Migration and Refugee Assistance. An additional $2,127,114,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. The total amount of 80 $3,059,000,000 is equal to the fiscal year 2016 enacted level. The Committee notes the President’s budget request for this account is $260,400,000 below such level. The Committee is concerned that as the number of people forcibly displaced around the world continues to rise, international contributions for refugee assistance have not kept pace with rapidly expanding needs. The Committee notes that by the third quarter of 2015, approximately 33 U.N. appeals were only 42 percent funded, and encourages the international community to increase contributions to meet U.N. humanitarian appeals for 2016. Armenia.—The Committee supports assistance for refugees in Armenia, particularly minority groups from the Middle East who have fled persecution and conflict in Syria and Iraq. Report.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to fulfill the reporting requirement relating to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency under the Protracted Refugee Situations subheading in Senate Report 112–172, as referenced under the MRA heading in Senate Report 113–81 and Senate Report 113–195, and to publish an unclassified version of the report, in accordance with section 7077(a)(1) of the act, not later than 60 days after enactment of the act. If the Secretary is unable to fulfill this requirement, the Secretary is directed to submit a written justification to the Committee detailing the specific reasons why the requirement cannot be met. U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.—The Committee requests the Secretary of State to consult with the Committee prior to obligating funds for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Programs [USRAP]. Not later than 30 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee, in classified form if necessary, detailing the procedures and safeguards established for USRAP, particularly for refugees from the Middle East. The Secretary shall update this report quarterly, noting any changes in procedures and safeguards. Not later than 180 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, shall submit a report to the Committee on the direct costs associated with the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program by agency and activity for each of fiscal years 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. The report shall also include the corresponding data on refugee applicants in process during those fiscal years for context regarding the cost per refugee. UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE FUND Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $50,000,00 50,000,000 10,000,000 40,000,000 50,000,000 10,000,000 40,000,000 The Committee recommends $10,000,000 for United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund. An additional 81 $40,000,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. INDEPENDENT AGENCIES PEACE CORPS (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $410,000,000 410,000,000 410,000,000 The Committee recommends $410,000,000 for Peace Corps. The Peace Corps Director is directed to submit a spend plan not later than 45 days after enactment of the act on the proposed uses of funds under this heading. The Committee recommendation continues the ban on the use of funds for abortion, with certain exceptions consistent with current law. MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $901,000,000 1,000,000,000 905,000,000 The Committee recommends $905,000,000 for Millennium Challenge Corporation. The Committee notes that despite support for the MCC’s mission, budgetary constraints limit the ability to recommend funds at the President’s budget request for this account. Funds in this account are subject to the requirements of section 7076 of the act. INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $22,500,000 22,200,000 22,500,000 The Committee recommends $22,500,000 for Inter-American Foundation. UNITED STATES AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $30,000,000 28,200,000 30,000,000 The Committee recommends $30,000,000 for United States African Development Foundation. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $23,500,000 33,500,000 30,103,000 The Committee recommends $30,103,000 for International Affairs Technical Assistance. TITLE IV INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF STATE INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $1,266,471,000 894,821,000 371,650,000 1,138,013,000 813,773,000 324,240,000 1,085,469,000 780,819,000 304,650,000 The Committee recommends $780,819,000 for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement. An additional $304,650,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. Funds proposed in the President’s budget request under this heading for assistance for countries in Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia are included under the AEECA heading. Funds in this account are allocated, unless otherwise noted, according to the following table, and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Country/Program Africa: Central African Republic ....................................................................................................................... Democratic Republic of the Congo ....................................................................................................... Kenya ..................................................................................................................................................... Liberia ................................................................................................................................................... Somalia ................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. South Africa .......................................................................................................................................... South Sudan .......................................................................................................................................... African Union ........................................................................................................................................ State Africa Regional ............................................................................................................................ of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 5,650 2,000 1,000 12,500 2,650 1,650 1,000 6,000 800 49,000 15,000 Subtotal, Africa ................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 80,600 16,650 East Asia and Pacific: Burma .................................................................................................................................................... China ..................................................................................................................................................... Indonesia ............................................................................................................................................... Laos ....................................................................................................................................................... Mongolia ................................................................................................................................................ Philippines ............................................................................................................................................. Thailand ................................................................................................................................................ 3,000 800 10,625 1,000 500 9,000 1,900 (82) 83 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Timor-Leste ............................................................................................................................................ Vietnam ................................................................................................................................................. State East Asia and Pacific Regional .................................................................................................. 800 4,450 7,900 Subtotal, East Asia and Pacific ....................................................................................................... 39,975 Near East: Egypt ..................................................................................................................................................... Lebanon ................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Libya ...................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Morocco ................................................................................................................................................. Syria ...................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Tunisia ................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. West Bank and Gaza ............................................................................................................................ of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Yemen .................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership ......................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 2,000 10,000 10,000 1,000 1,000 5,000 1,000 1,000 13,000 13,000 35,000 35,000 1,000 1,000 2,000 2,000 Subtotal, Near East .......................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 70,000 63,000 South and Central Asia: Afghanistan ........................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Bangladesh ........................................................................................................................................... Nepal ..................................................................................................................................................... Pakistan ................................................................................................................................................ of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Sri Lanka ............................................................................................................................................... 185,000 185,000 2,000 2,230 40,000 40,000 1,000 Subtotal, South and Central Asia .................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 230,230 225,000 Western Hemisphere: Colombia ............................................................................................................................................... of which, Human Rights Unit of the Office of the Attorney General ......................................... Haiti ....................................................................................................................................................... Mexico .................................................................................................................................................... Peru ....................................................................................................................................................... State Western Hemisphere Regional ..................................................................................................... of which, Caribbean Basin Security Initiative ............................................................................. of which, Western Hemisphere Regional Security Cooperation ................................................... of which, Central America Regional Security Initiative [CARSI] ................................................. International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (non-add) .............................. Mission to Support the Fight Against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras (non-add) Office of the Guatemalan Attorney General (non-add) ...................................................... Office of the Honduran Attorney General (non-add) .......................................................... 143,000 10,000 7,500 80,000 33,500 210,221 25,221 10,000 175,000 7,500 4,500 5,000 9,000 Subtotal, Western Hemisphere ......................................................................................................... 474,221 Global: Alien Smuggling/Border Security .......................................................................................................... Anti-Money Laundering Programs ......................................................................................................... Critical Flight Safety Program .............................................................................................................. Criminal Justice and Assistance Partnership Act ................................................................................ Cyber Crime and Intellectual Property Rights ...................................................................................... Demand Reduction ................................................................................................................................ Fighting Corruption ............................................................................................................................... 500 2,300 7,000 3,400 4,000 12,500 3,000 84 INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation International Law Enforcement Academy ............................................................................................. Inter-regional Aviation Support ............................................................................................................. International Organizations ................................................................................................................... International Organized Crime .............................................................................................................. International Police Peacekeeping Operations Support ........................................................................ Program Development and Support ...................................................................................................... Rule of Law Programs (transitional and post-conflict states and program coordination) ................. State Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons ............................................................... Section 7033(d) Atrocities Prevention Fund ......................................................................................... Wildlife Poaching and Trafficking (non-add under country funds) ..................................................... of which, Bangladesh .................................................................................................................. of which, President’s budget request .......................................................................................... of which, additional Bureau of African Affairs (Department of State) ...................................... 27,000 38,478 3,800 8,300 2,800 34,142 10,000 20,723 12,500 20,500 200 8,300 12,000 Subtotal, Global ................................................................................................................................ 190,443 Total, INCLE ...................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 1,085,469 304,650 Costa Rica.—The Committee is aware of the increasing threat to Costa Rica from violence and corruption associated with narcotics trafficking and the economic burden caused by the growing numbers of migrants, and recommends that the Secretary of State assist the Government of Costa Rica to respond to these challenges, if requested. Demand Reduction Program.—The Committee recommends the President’s budget request for Demand Reduction Program. Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, and War Crimes.—Section 7047(b) of the act provides that funds may be made available in support of international judicial investigations, apprehensions, prosecutions, and adjudications of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. The Committee intends such efforts to be targeted toward Joseph Kony, Omar al-Bashir, Bashir al-Assad, and other high profile foreign nationals who are accused of such crimes. Mexico.—The Committee notes that funds made available under this heading for assistance for Mexico are intended, among other purposes, to build a modern border system capable of facilitating legitimate trade and travel. The Committee is concerned that after providing more than $2,500,000,000 for the Me´rida Initiative since 2008, the flow of illicit drugs into the United States and the number of transnational criminal organizations in Mexico have increased significantly, with few successful prosecutions of senior level drug traffickers in Mexico. Not later than 45 days after enactment of the act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee describing the Department of State’s monitoring and evaluation procedures for the use of Me´rida funds, including the metrics it has developed in coordination with the Government of Mexico, and how the Department will modify the use of funds if a program is determined to be ineffective. The report shall also, taking into account lessons learned, describe how U.S. assistance will decrease the flow of illicit drugs into the United States, reduce drug-related violence and 85 corruption in Mexico, and increase successful prosecutions of drug traffickers. Rule of Law Programs.—The Committee recommends not less than $10,000,000 to continue rule of law programs for transitional and post-conflict states, and activities to coordinate rule of law programs among foreign governments, organizations, and other U.S. Government agencies. Funds are to be awarded on a competitive basis. The Committee underscores that independent and transparent judicial systems are critical to the administration of justice, particularly in countries confronting organized crime and narcotics trafficking. The Committee directs that funds be made available under this heading to continue programs that strengthen and promote independent judiciaries worldwide. War Crimes Investigations.—The Committee directs the Department of State to support U.S. and international NGOs conducting criminal investigations of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in Syria and Iraq that prioritize strengthening the capacity of Syrian and Iraqi criminal investigators while supporting U.S. law enforcement efforts to identify and prosecute those who violate U.S. and international criminal law. NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $885,472,000 506,381,000 379,091,000 668,450,000 454,196,000 214,254,000 704,450,000 490,196,000 214,254,000 The Committee recommends $490,196,000 for Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs. An additional $214,254,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. Funds in this account are allocated, unless otherwise noted, according to the following table, and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Nonproliferation Programs: Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund ............................................................................................. Export Control and Related Border Security ......................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Global Threat Reduction ....................................................................................................................... International Atomic Energy Agency Voluntary Contribution ................................................................ Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty ........................................................................................................... Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism Program ............................................................................... Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Special Contributions ........................................................................ 20,000 60,000 18,474 67,000 94,800 29,000 3,000 6,150 Subtotal, Nonproliferation Programs ................................................................................................ of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 279,950 18,474 86 NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Anti-terrorism Programs: Anti-terrorism Assistance ...................................................................................................................... of which, Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund ............................................................................ of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Terrorist Interdiction Program ............................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Counterterrorism Engagement with Allies ............................................................................................ Counterterrorism Financing ................................................................................................................... 187,500 21,000 128,850 33,000 3,000 5,000 10,000 Subtotal, Anti-terrorism Programs ................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 235,500 131,850 Conventional Weapons Destruction ....................................................................................................... of which, Humanitarian Demining/UXO ....................................................................................... Laos (non-add) .................................................................................................................... Vietnam (non-add) .............................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 189,000 149,000 25,000 12,500 63,930 Total, NADR ....................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 704,450 214,254 Algeria.—The Committee notes that the technical capacity of the Government of Algeria to investigate acts of terrorism and extremism exceeds that of its neighbors, and recommends additional assistance under this heading for regional training programs. Humanitarian Demining.—The Committee recommends that funds made available under this heading for humanitarian demining and other UXO clearance programs be implemented consistent with evidence-based survey techniques. Laos.—The Committee notes the continuing casualties from U.S.origin cluster munitions and other unexploded bombs in Laos, and recommends not less than $25,000,000 under this heading for UXO clearance in Laos. PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $600,630,000 131,361,000 469,269,000 475,391,000 126,291,000 349,100,000 388,441,000 94,500,000 293,941,000 The Committee recommends $94,500,000 for Peacekeeping Operations. An additional $293,941,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. Funds in this account are allocated, unless otherwise noted, according to the following table, and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: 87 PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Africa: Central Africa Republic ......................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Democratic Republic of the Congo ....................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Liberia ................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Somalia ................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. South Sudan .......................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Africa Regional ...................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership (non-add) .......................................... Partnership for Regional East Africa Counterterrorism (non-add) .................................... Africa Conflict Stabilization and Border Security (non-add) ............................................. Africa Military Education Program (non-add) .................................................................... Africa Maritime Security Initiative (non-add) ..................................................................... African Union Rapid Deployment Capability (non-add) ..................................................... 8,000 8,000 10,000 10,000 1,000 1,000 110,000 110,000 25,000 25,000 55,800 55,800 29,550 10,000 8,250 3,000 2,000 3,000 Subtotal, Africa ................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 209,800 209,800 Near East: Syria ...................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Multinational Force and Observers ....................................................................................................... 50,000 50,000 44,500 Subtotal, Near East .......................................................................................................................... 94,500 of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Political and Military Affairs: Security Governance Initiative .............................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership ......................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Global Peace Operations Initiative ....................................................................................................... Maritime Security Technical Experts Program ...................................................................................... 50,000 Subtotal, Political Military Affairs .................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 84,141 34,141 Total, PKO ......................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 388,441 293,941 14,041 14,041 20,100 20,100 49,500 500 Multinational Force and Observers.—The Committee recommends not less than $44,500,000 for the MFO, and supports its mission to supervise the implementation of the Egyptian-Israeli Treaty of Peace. The Committee commends the efforts of the Director General to ensure the safety and security of force contributors in the Sinai. The Committee includes funds for the assessed costs of U.N. operations in Somalia under the CIPA heading, as contained in the President’s budget request. 88 FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $108,115,000 110,300,000 109,495,000 The Committee recommends $109,495,000 for International Military Education and Training. Funds in this account are allocated, unless otherwise noted, according to the following table, and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Africa: Angola ................................................................................................................................................... Benin ..................................................................................................................................................... Botswana ............................................................................................................................................... Burkina Faso ......................................................................................................................................... Burundi .................................................................................................................................................. Cabo Verde ............................................................................................................................................ Cameroon .............................................................................................................................................. Central African Republic ....................................................................................................................... Chad ...................................................................................................................................................... Comoros ................................................................................................................................................. Cote d’Ivoire .......................................................................................................................................... Democratic Republic of the Congo ....................................................................................................... Djibouti .................................................................................................................................................. Ethiopia ................................................................................................................................................. Gabon .................................................................................................................................................... Ghana .................................................................................................................................................... Guinea ................................................................................................................................................... Guinea-Bissau ....................................................................................................................................... Kenya ..................................................................................................................................................... Lesotho .................................................................................................................................................. Liberia ................................................................................................................................................... Madagascar ........................................................................................................................................... Malawi ................................................................................................................................................... Mali ....................................................................................................................................................... Mauritania ............................................................................................................................................. Mauritius ............................................................................................................................................... Mozambique .......................................................................................................................................... Namibia ................................................................................................................................................. Niger ...................................................................................................................................................... Nigeria ................................................................................................................................................... Republic of the Congo .......................................................................................................................... Rwanda ................................................................................................................................................. Sao Tome and Principe ......................................................................................................................... Senegal .................................................................................................................................................. Seychelles .............................................................................................................................................. Sierra Leone .......................................................................................................................................... Somalia ................................................................................................................................................. South Africa .......................................................................................................................................... Swaziland .............................................................................................................................................. Tanzania ................................................................................................................................................ Togo ....................................................................................................................................................... Uganda .................................................................................................................................................. Zambia .................................................................................................................................................. 525 300 725 345 500 150 500 150 500 150 340 435 500 570 350 850 240 150 850 105 360 250 250 400 320 150 370 150 500 800 160 500 150 800 150 400 365 650 150 500 200 520 350 Subtotal, Africa ................................................................................................................................. 16,680 89 INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation East Asia and Pacific: Cambodia .............................................................................................................................................. Fiji ......................................................................................................................................................... Indonesia ............................................................................................................................................... Laos ....................................................................................................................................................... Malaysia ................................................................................................................................................ Mongolia ................................................................................................................................................ Papua New Guinea ................................................................................................................................ Philippines ............................................................................................................................................. Samoa ................................................................................................................................................... Timor-Leste ............................................................................................................................................ Tonga ..................................................................................................................................................... Vietnam ................................................................................................................................................. 250 200 2,650 450 1,000 2,000 200 2,450 100 500 250 1,700 Subtotal, East Asia and Pacific ....................................................................................................... 11,750 Europe and Eurasia: Albania .................................................................................................................................................. Armenia ................................................................................................................................................. Azerbaijan .............................................................................................................................................. Bosnia and Herzegovina ....................................................................................................................... Bulgaria ................................................................................................................................................. Croatia ................................................................................................................................................... Czech Republic ...................................................................................................................................... Estonia .................................................................................................................................................. Georgia .................................................................................................................................................. Greece .................................................................................................................................................... Hungary ................................................................................................................................................. Kosovo ................................................................................................................................................... Latvia .................................................................................................................................................... Lithuania ............................................................................................................................................... Macedonia ............................................................................................................................................. Malta ..................................................................................................................................................... Moldova ................................................................................................................................................. Montenegro ............................................................................................................................................ Poland ................................................................................................................................................... Portugal ................................................................................................................................................. Romania ................................................................................................................................................ Serbia .................................................................................................................................................... Slovakia ................................................................................................................................................. Slovenia ................................................................................................................................................. Turkey .................................................................................................................................................... Ukraine .................................................................................................................................................. 1,000 600 600 1,000 2,000 1,100 1,800 1,200 2,200 200 1,000 750 1,200 1,200 1,100 100 1,150 600 2,000 100 1,700 1,050 900 650 3,200 2,900 Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia .......................................................................................................... 31,300 Near East: Algeria ................................................................................................................................................... Bahrain .................................................................................................................................................. Egypt ..................................................................................................................................................... Iraq ........................................................................................................................................................ Jordan .................................................................................................................................................... Lebanon ................................................................................................................................................. Morocco ................................................................................................................................................. Oman ..................................................................................................................................................... Saudi Arabia ......................................................................................................................................... Tunisia ................................................................................................................................................... 1,400 800 1,800 1,000 4,000 2,750 2,000 2,000 10 2,300 Subtotal, Near East .......................................................................................................................... 18,060 South and Central Asia: Afghanistan ........................................................................................................................................... Bangladesh ........................................................................................................................................... India ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,200 1,500 1,300 90 INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Kazakhstan ............................................................................................................................................ Kyrgyz Republic ..................................................................................................................................... Maldives ................................................................................................................................................ Nepal ..................................................................................................................................................... Pakistan ................................................................................................................................................ Sri Lanka ............................................................................................................................................... Tajikistan ............................................................................................................................................... Turkmenistan ......................................................................................................................................... Uzbekistan ............................................................................................................................................. 700 950 300 900 4,800 500 525 285 300 Subtotal, South and Central Asia .................................................................................................... 13,260 Western Hemisphere: Argentina ............................................................................................................................................... Belize ..................................................................................................................................................... Brazil ..................................................................................................................................................... Chile ...................................................................................................................................................... Colombia ............................................................................................................................................... Costa Rica ............................................................................................................................................. Dominican Republic .............................................................................................................................. El Salvador ............................................................................................................................................ Guatemala ............................................................................................................................................. Guyana .................................................................................................................................................. Haiti ....................................................................................................................................................... Honduras ............................................................................................................................................... Jamaica ................................................................................................................................................. Mexico .................................................................................................................................................... Nicaragua .............................................................................................................................................. Panama ................................................................................................................................................. Paraguay ............................................................................................................................................... Peru ....................................................................................................................................................... Suriname ............................................................................................................................................... The Bahamas ........................................................................................................................................ Trinidad and Tobago ............................................................................................................................. Uruguay ................................................................................................................................................. Barbados and Eastern Caribbean ........................................................................................................ 350 250 625 500 1,400 425 600 800 760 250 255 750 600 1,500 140 700 460 600 215 200 325 500 740 Subtotal, Western Hemisphere ......................................................................................................... 12,945 Other Funds: IMET Administrative Expenses .............................................................................................................. 5,500 Subtotal, Other Funds ...................................................................................................................... Total, IMET ........................................................................................................................................ 5,500 109,495 Algeria.—The Committee recognizes the contributions of Algeria to countering extremism in the region, and recommends $100,000 for assistance for Algeria above the President’s budget request under this heading. Maldives.—Prior to the obligation of funds under this heading for assistance for the Maldives, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committee detailing any steps taken by the Government of the Maldives to dismiss charges against individuals prosecuted for peaceful expression, including former President Mohamed Nasheed, to protect due process and freedom from political prosecution for all the people of the Maldives, and to counter extremism in the Maldives. 91 Philippines.—The Committee recommends $2,450,000 for assistance for the Philippines under this heading, an increase of $450,000 above the President’s budget request. Report on Uses of Funds.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report not later than 45 days after enactment of the act on the proposed uses of funds under this heading on a country basis, including a detailed description of proposed activities. Thailand.—No assistance for Thailand is recommended under this heading, as such assistance is prohibited by section 7008 of the act. Timor-Leste.—The Committee recommends $500,000 for assistance for Timor-Leste under this heading, an increase of $100,000 above the President’s budget request. FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. Committee recommendation ................................................................. Enduring operations ....................................................................... Overseas contingency operations .................................................. $6,025,698,000 4,737,522,000 1,288,176,000 5,713,963,000 4,701,813,000 1,012,150,000 6,032,918,000 4,988,365,000 1,044,553,000 The Committee recommends $4,988,365,000 for Foreign Military Financing Program. An additional $1,044,553,000 in title VIII of the act under this heading is designated for OCO. Funds in this account are allocated, unless otherwise noted, according to the following table, and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Africa: Djibouti .................................................................................................................................................. Ethiopia ................................................................................................................................................. Ghana .................................................................................................................................................... Kenya ..................................................................................................................................................... Liberia ................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Nigeria ................................................................................................................................................... Senegal .................................................................................................................................................. South Africa .......................................................................................................................................... State Regional Africa ............................................................................................................................ of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 500 500 300 1,000 2,500 2,500 500 300 300 12,403 12,403 Subtotal, Africa ................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 18,303 14,903 East Asia and Pacific: Indonesia ............................................................................................................................................... Mongolia ................................................................................................................................................ Philippines ............................................................................................................................................. Vietnam ................................................................................................................................................. State East Asia and Pacific Regional .................................................................................................. 14,000 2,600 45,000 12,000 25,000 Subtotal, East Asia and Pacific ....................................................................................................... 98,600 92 FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation Europe and Eurasia: Albania .................................................................................................................................................. Armenia ................................................................................................................................................. Azerbaijan .............................................................................................................................................. Bosnia and Herzegovina ....................................................................................................................... Bulgaria ................................................................................................................................................. Croatia ................................................................................................................................................... Estonia .................................................................................................................................................. Georgia .................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Kosovo ................................................................................................................................................... Latvia .................................................................................................................................................... Lithuania ............................................................................................................................................... Macedonia ............................................................................................................................................. Moldova ................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Montenegro ............................................................................................................................................ Poland ................................................................................................................................................... Romania ................................................................................................................................................ Serbia .................................................................................................................................................... Ukraine .................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Europe and Eurasia Regional (counter Russian aggression) .............................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 2,400 1,000 1,000 4,000 5,000 1,000 1,600 30,000 30,000 4,000 1,500 1,500 3,600 12,750 12,750 1,000 3,500 4,400 1,800 42,000 42,000 20,000 20,000 Subtotal, Europe and Eurasia .......................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 142,050 104,750 Near East: Bahrain .................................................................................................................................................. Egypt ..................................................................................................................................................... Iraq ........................................................................................................................................................ of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Israel ..................................................................................................................................................... Jordan .................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Lebanon ................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Morocco ................................................................................................................................................. of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Tunisia ................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 5,000 1,300,000 150,000 150,000 3,400,000 350,000 350,000 105,000 105,000 5,000 5,000 45,000 45,000 Subtotal, Near East .......................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 5,360,000 655,000 South and Central Asia: Bangladesh ........................................................................................................................................... Maldives ................................................................................................................................................ Nepal ..................................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Pakistan ................................................................................................................................................ of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. Sri Lanka ............................................................................................................................................... Central Asia Regional ........................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 2,000 400 1,700 1,700 265,000 265,000 400 3,200 3,200 Subtotal, South and Central Asia .................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 272,700 269,900 Western Hemisphere: Belize ..................................................................................................................................................... Colombia ............................................................................................................................................... Costa Rica ............................................................................................................................................. 1,000 38,525 1,400 93 FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM—Continued [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Country/Program Committee recommendation El Salvador ............................................................................................................................................ Guatemala ............................................................................................................................................. Haiti ....................................................................................................................................................... Honduras ............................................................................................................................................... Mexico .................................................................................................................................................... Panama ................................................................................................................................................. Peru ....................................................................................................................................................... State Western Hemisphere Regional ..................................................................................................... of which, Caribbean Basin Security Initiative ............................................................................. 1,900 1,740 1,200 4,500 3,000 2,000 1,000 15,000 5,000 Subtotal, Western Hemisphere ......................................................................................................... 71,265 Global: Administrative Expenses ....................................................................................................................... 70,000 Subtotal, Global .................................................................................................................................... 70,000 Total, FMF ......................................................................................................................................... of which, OCO .............................................................................................................................. 6,032,918 1,044,553 Bahrain.—The Committee recommends the President’s budget request for assistance for Bahrain under this heading, and directs the Secretary of State to update the report required under this heading in Senate Report 114–79 in the manner described. The Committee is concerned that restrictions on peaceful dissent and free expression in Bahrain may have the unintended consequence of increasing instability in that country. The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to continue to work with the Government of Bahrain on implementation of reforms that provide greater rights and opportunities for the people of Bahrain. Crowd Control Items.—Section 7034(b)(2) of the act continues restrictions on the provision of crowd control items to foreign security forces in a manner identical to the previous fiscal year. Europe and Eurasia Regional.—The Committee recommends $20,000,000 for programs to counter Russian aggression under this heading, which is $5,000,000 above the President’s budget request. Indonesia.—The Committee recommends $14,000,000 for assistance for Indonesia under this heading, which is $4,000,000 above the President’s budget request, and directs the Secretary of State to update the report required under this heading in Senate Report 113–195 in the manner described. The Committee does not support assistance under this heading for Indonesian military personnel deployed to West Papua, and notes that no such assistance was included in the President’s budget request. The Committee directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other relevant U.S. Government agencies, to make available to the appropriate Indonesian judicial authorities, if requested, any information available to the Secretary that could assist in investigations and prosecutions of crimes against humanity in Indonesia committed in 1965, 1989, 1998, 1999, and the 2004 assassination of Munir Said Thalib. Not later than 90 days after the enactment of the act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Committee on steps taken to provide such information. 94 Mexico.—The Committee supports joint U.S.-Mexican efforts to strengthen judicial and law enforcement capacity to address narcotics trafficking, violent crime, and corruption in Mexico, and remains concerned with disappearances and other unsolved crimes in which the security forces are implicated. Of the funds available for assistance for Mexico under this heading, 25 percent shall be withheld from obligation until the Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committee that the Government of Mexico is: thoroughly and credibly investigating and prosecuting violations of human rights in civilian courts, including the killings at Tlatlaya in June 2014, in accordance with Mexican law; vigorously enforcing prohibitions against torture and the use of testimony obtained through torture; and searching for the victims of forced disappearances and credibly investigating and prosecuting those responsible for such crimes. The Committee expects the Government of Mexico to cooperate fully with the InterAmerican Commission on Human Rights Group of Experts investigation of the disappearance of 43 students in Guerrero in September 2014. Mongolia.—The Committee recommends $2,600,000 for assistance for Mongolia under this heading, an increase of $1,000,000 above the President’s budget request. Morocco.—The Committee recommends the President’s budget request for assistance for Morocco under this heading, and directs the Secretary of State to update the report required under this heading in Senate Report 114–79 in the manner described. Philippines.—The Committee recommends $45,000,000 for assistance for the Philippines under this heading, an increase of $5,000,000 above the President’s budget request, and directs the Secretary of State to update the report required under this heading in Senate Report 114–79 in the manner described. The report should also include an assessment of the commitment of the Government of the Philippines to international human rights conventions. Security Sector Reform.—Security sector reform programs funded by the act shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the roles, responsibilities, and guiding principles of the February 2009 ‘‘Security Sector Reform’’ paper prepared jointly by the Departments of State and Defense, and USAID. Thailand.—No assistance for Thailand is recommended under this heading, as such assistance is prohibited by section 7008 of the act. TITLE V MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $339,000,000 332,900,000 347,950,000 The Committee recommends $347,950,000 for International Organizations and Programs. Funds in this account are allocated according to the following table and are subject to the provisions of section 7019 of the act: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS [Budget authority in thousands of dollars] Committee recommendation Program Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change/U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change ........................ International Civil Aviation Organization ............................................................................................................. International Development Law Organization ...................................................................................................... International Maritime Organization .................................................................................................................... International Chemicals and Toxins Programs .................................................................................................... International Conservation Programs .................................................................................................................. Monitoring and Evaluation ................................................................................................................................... Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund .................................................................................................................... Organization of American States [OAS] Development Assistance Programs ...................................................... OAS Fund for Strengthening Democracy .............................................................................................................. Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia ................ U.N. Department of Field Support ....................................................................................................................... U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs .................................................................................. U.N. Peacebuilding Fund ...................................................................................................................................... Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sexual Violence in Conflict ........................ U.N. Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women ............................................................................................... U.N. Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights .................................................. U.N. Women .......................................................................................................................................................... U.N. Human Settlements Program ....................................................................................................................... U.N. Capital Development Fund ........................................................................................................................... U.N. Democracy Fund ........................................................................................................................................... U.N. Development Program .................................................................................................................................. U.N. Environment Program ................................................................................................................................... U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights ........................................................................................................ U.N. Children’s Fund ............................................................................................................................................ U.N. Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture ......................................................................................................... World Meteorological Organization ....................................................................................................................... World Trade Organization Technical Assistance .................................................................................................. U.N. Population Fund ........................................................................................................................................... 10,000 800 400 300 3,000 7,000 150 32,500 1,000 4,000 50 50 2,500 250 250 1,000 1,150 7,700 700 500 3,000 80,000 7,000 6,500 132,500 6,550 1,000 600 37,500 Total, International Organizations and Programs .................................................................................. 347,950 Organization of American States.—The Committee is aware of the budgetary challenges facing the OAS, and particularly the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights [IACHR] which (95) 96 plays an important role in providing access to justice for victims of crimes against humanity and other human rights violations. The Committee urges the OAS Secretary-General to develop a 5-year financial plan that emphasizes the comparative advantages of the OAS in supporting democracy, monitoring electoral processes, and protecting human rights. Section 7045(a)(5)(C) of the act recommends $7,000,000 under the ESF heading from funds made available for State Western Hemisphere Regional programs to be transferred to this heading for a contribution to the IACHR. United Nations.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to continue to post U.S. voluntary contributions under this heading which are provided to the U.N. and its affiliated agencies on the Department of State Web site in a timely manner. United Nations Development Program.—The Committee recommends $80,000,000 for the U.N. Development Program [UNDP] under this heading, an amount equal to the prior fiscal year and $20,000,000 above the President’s budget request. The Committee notes that for the past 2 years the Aid Transparency Index rated UNDP as the world’s most transparent aid agency. Reforms implemented by UNDP since 2014 to reduce duplication and improve efficiency resulted in a 12 percent reduction in headquarters staff, and a repositioning of an additional 20 percent of such staff to regional hubs to strengthen field office support. The Committee recognizes UNDP’s contributions to stability and development efforts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other challenging environments, expects UNDP to continue to play a key role in such efforts in the future, and encourages the President to request sufficient funds for UNDP in fiscal year 2018. INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $2,280,249,910 2,285,021,148 1,994,579,148 The Committee recommends $1,994,579,148 for U.S. contributions to International Financial Institutions. World Bank Safeguards.—The Committee expects the World Bank to set an example for other IFIs by fully implementing effective social and economic safeguards to ensure that those whose lives and livelihoods may be harmed by Bank-financed projects are consulted and adequately compensated. GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $168,263,000 146,563,000 146,563,000 The Committee recommends $146,563,000 for Global Environment Facility. CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $1,197,128,000 1,384,072,000 1,113,130,000 97 The Committee recommends $1,113,130,000 for Contribution to the International Development Association. CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $186,957,000 5,963,421 5,963,421 The Committee recommends $5,963,421 for Contribution to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. CONTRIBUTION FOR CENTRAL AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN CATASTROPHE RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. ........................... Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... $12,500,000 Committee recommendation ................................................................. ........................... The Committee recommendation does not include an appropriation for Contribution for Central America and Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Program. CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. ........................... Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... $20,000,000 Committee recommendation ................................................................. ........................... The Committee recommendation does not include an appropriation for Contribution to Global Infrastructure Facility. CONTRIBUTION TO THE GREEN CLIMATE FUND Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. ........................... Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... $250,000,000 Committee recommendation ................................................................. 263,000,000 The Committee recommends $263,000,000 for Contribution to the Green Climate Fund. CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $102,020,000 21,939,727 21,939,727 The Committee recommends $21,939,727 for Contribution to the Inter-American Development Bank, which is for the fifth of five U.S. paid-in capital contributions to the IDB’s ninth General Capital Increase [GCI]. CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $104,977,000 99,233,000 99,233,000 The Committee recommends $99,233,000 for Contribution to the Asian Development Fund. 98 CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $34,118,000 32,418,000 32,418,000 The Committee recommends $32,418,000 for Contribution to the African Development Bank. LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The Committee recommends a limitation on the amount that the U.S. Governor of the AfDB may subscribe to the callable portion of the U.S. share of the sixth GCI in an amount not to exceed $507,860,808 in fiscal year 2017. CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $175,668,000 214,332,000 214,332,000 The Committee recommends $214,332,000 for Contribution to the African Development Fund. CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $31,930,000 30,000,000 30,000,000 The Committee recommends $30,000,000 for Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development for the second of three installments for the tenth replenishment. CONTRIBUTION TO THE GLOBAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $43,000,000 23,000,000 23,000,000 The Committee recommends $23,000,000 for Contribution to the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program, a multi-donor trust fund. CONTRIBUTION TO THE NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $10,000,000 45,000,000 45,000,000 The Committee recommends $45,000,000 for Contribution to the North American Development Bank for an installment for the first GCI. LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The Committee recommends a limitation on the amount that the U.S. Governor of the North American Development Bank may subscribe to the callable portion of the U.S. share of the first GCI in an amount not to exceed $255,000,000 in fiscal year 2017. TITLE VI EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES INSPECTOR GENERAL Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $6,000,000 5,700,000 5,700,000 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $106,250,000 110,000,000 110,000,000 The Committee recommends $5,700,000 for the Inspector General and $110,000,000 for administrative expenses for the ExportImport Bank. The Committee recognizes that EXIM’s expenses for which it may charge fees include, but are not limited to, expenditures associated with implementing the pilot program for reinsurance authorized by section 51008 of the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015 (Public Law 114–94). Operating Plan.—Section 7076 of the act requires the EXIM president to submit an operating plan at the program, project, and activity level. For EXIM, this refers only to funds for administrative and operating costs, and shall be at the same level of detail as provided in the CBJ. OVERSEAS PRIVATE INVESTMENT CORPORATION NONCREDIT ACCOUNT ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $62,787,000 88,000,000 77,000,000 PROGRAM ACCOUNT Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $20,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000 The Committee recommends $77,000,000 for administrative expenses and $20,000,000 for program account for the subsidy costs of direct and guaranteed loans for the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Operating Plan.—Section 7076 of the act requires the OPIC president to submit an operating plan at the program, project, and (99) 100 activity level. For OPIC, this refers only to funds for administrative and operating costs, and shall be at the same level of detail as provided in the CBJ. Monitoring and Evaluation.—The Committee recommendation includes not less than $8,000,000 to strengthen OPIC’s monitoring of its projects, including more systematic and comprehensive environmental and social impact analyses and increased site monitoring visits. Inspector General Oversight.—The Committee directs the OPIC president to implement a fiscal year 2016 agreement with the USAID OIG, including an inspection/audit plan, as authorized, and to allocate not less than $500,000 to support such mutually agreed upon plan in fiscal year 2017 to reimburse the USAID OIG for costs related to oversight and audit functions. TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Appropriations, 2016 ............................................................................. Budget estimate, 2017 ........................................................................... Committee recommendation ................................................................. $60,000,000 80,700,000 80,700,000 The Committee recommends $80,700,000 for the Trade and Development Agency. TITLE VII GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 7001. Allowances and Differentials. Sec. 7002. Unobligated Balances Report. Sec. 7003. Consulting Services. Sec. 7004. Diplomatic Facilities. Sec. 7005. Personnel Actions. Sec. 7006. Local Guard Programs. Sec. 7007. Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain Countries. ´ tat. Sec. 7008. Coups d’E Sec. 7009. Transfer of Funds. Sec. 7010. Prohibition on First-Class Travel. Sec. 7011. Availability of Funds. Sec. 7012. Limitation on Assistance to Countries in Default. Sec. 7013. Prohibition on Taxation of United States Assistance. Sec. 7014. Reservations of Funds. Sec. 7015. Notification Requirements. Sec. 7016. Notification on Excess Defense Equipment. Sec. 7017. Limitation on Availability of Funds for International Organizations and Programs. Sec. 7018. Prohibition on Funding for Abortions and Involuntary Sterilization. Sec. 7019. Allocations. Sec. 7020. Representation and Entertainment Expenses. Sec. 7021. Prohibition on Assistance to Governments Supporting International Terrorism. Sec. 7022. Authorization Requirements. Sec. 7023. Definition of Program, Project, and Activity. Sec. 7024. Near East and Africa Relief and Recovery Fund. Sec. 7025. Commerce, Trade and Surplus Commodities. Sec. 7026. Separate Accounts. Sec. 7027. Eligibility for Assistance. Sec. 7028. Local Competition. Sec. 7029. International Financial Institutions. Sec. 7030. Debt-for-Development. Sec. 7031. Financial Management and Budget Transparency. Sec. 7032. Democracy Programs. Sec. 7033. International Religious Freedom. Sec. 7034. Special Provisions. Sec. 7035. Arab League Boycott of Israel. Sec. 7036. Palestinian Statehood. Sec. 7037. Restrictions Concerning the Palestinian Authority. Sec. 7038. Prohibition on Assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation. Sec. 7039. Assistance for the West Bank and Gaza. (101) 102 Sec. 7040. Limitation on Assistance for the Palestinian Authority. Sec. 7041. Middle East and North Africa. Sec. 7042. Africa Sec. 7043. East Asia and the Pacific. Sec. 7044. South and Central Asia. Sec. 7045. Latin America and the Caribbean. Sec. 7046. Europe. Sec. 7047. War Crimes Tribunals. Sec. 7048. United Nations. Sec. 7049. Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Peacekeeping Missions. Sec. 7050. Prohibition on Promotion of Tobacco. Sec. 7051. International Conferences. Sec. 7052. Aircraft Transfer, Coordination, and Use. Sec. 7053. Parking Fines and Real Property Taxes Owed By Foreign Governments. Sec. 7054. Landmines and Cluster Munitions. Sec. 7055. Prohibition on Publicity or Propaganda. Sec. 7056. Continuous Supervision and General Direction of Economic and Military Assistance. Sec. 7057. United States Agency for International Development Management. Sec. 7058. Global Health Activities. Sec. 7059. Gender Equality. Sec. 7060. Sector Allocations. Sec. 7061. Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Sec. 7062. Arms Trade Treaty. Sec. 7063. Inspectors General. Sec. 7064. Reporting Requirements Concerning Individuals Detained at Naval Station, Guanta´namo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 7065. North American Development Bank. Sec. 7066. Prohibition on Use of Torture. Sec. 7067. Extradition. Sec. 7068. Commercial Leasing of Defense Articles. Sec. 7069. Community-Based Police Assistance. Sec. 7070. Russian Aggression. Sec. 7071. International Monetary Fund. Sec. 7072. Special Defense Acquisition Fund. Sec. 7073. Stability and Development in Regions Impacted by Extremism. Sec. 7074. Enterprise Funds. Sec. 7075. Use of Funds in Contravention of this Act. Sec. 7076. Budget Documents. Sec. 7077. Reports and Records Management. Sec. 7078. Global Internet Freedom. Sec. 7079. Impact on Jobs in the United States. Sec. 7080. Disability Programs. Sec. 7081. Country Transition Plan. Sec. 7082. Consular and Border Security Programs. Sec. 7083. Border Crossing Card Fee for Minors. Sec. 7084. International Family Planning and Reproductive Health. TITLE VIII The Committee recommends a total of $14,895,000,000 for OCO for the Department of State, USAID, and related agency and programs. OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT OF STATE ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) The Committee recommends $2,654,798,000 for Diplomatic and Consular Programs, of which $2,109,934,000 is for WSP. The amount recommended is for the extraordinary costs of operations, and is designated for OCO. The Committee directs that the spend plan required by section 7076 of the act include a description of funds transferred to other agencies in support of Afghanistan operations, including projected transfer amounts and the number of staff supported by such transfer by each agency. OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL The Committee recommends $54,900,000 for Office of Inspector General for SIGAR for the extraordinary costs of program oversight in Afghanistan, and is designated for OCO. Section 7076 of the act requires the relevant department, agency, or organization to submit to the Committee a spend plan for funds appropriated in titles I and II of the act. The Committee expects SIGAR to submit such plan not later than 30 days after enactment of the act. EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE The Committee recommends $1,238,800,000 for Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance, and is designated for OCO. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS The Committee recommends $96,240,000 for Contributions to International Organizations, and is designated for OCO. CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES The Committee recommends $1,588,000,000 for Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities, and is designated for OCO. (103) 104 MECHANISM FOR PEACE OPERATIONS RESPONSE The Committee recommendation does not include an appropriation for Mechanism for Peace Operations Response, as included in the President’s budget request, to address urgent and unexpected requirements of U.N. peacekeeping operations and activities that emerge outside of the regular budget cycle. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT OPERATING EXPENSES The Committee recommends $152,875,000 for Operating Expenses, and is designated for OCO. CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND The Committee recommends $133,840,000 for Capital Investment Fund, and is designated for OCO. BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE The Committee recommends $1,919,421,000 for International Disaster Assistance, and is designated for OCO. TRANSITION INITIATIVES The Committee recommends $37,000,000 for Transition Initiatives, and is designated for OCO. COMPLEX CRISES FUND The Committee recommends $20,000,000 for Complex Crises Fund, and is designated for OCO. ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND The Committee recommends $2,735,008,000 for Economic Support Fund, and is designated for OCO. ASSISTANCE FOR EUROPE, EURASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA The Committee recommends $404,606,000 for Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia, and is designated for OCO. DEPARTMENT OF STATE MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE The Committee recommends $1,962,114,000 for Migration and Refugee Assistance, and is designated for OCO. 105 UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE FUND The Committee recommends $40,000,000 for United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund, and is designated for OCO. INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF STATE INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT The Committee recommends $304,650,000 for International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, and is designated for OCO. NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS The Committee recommends $214,254,000 for Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs, and is designated for OCO. PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS The Committee recommends $293,941,000 for Peacekeeping Operations, and is designated for OCO. FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM The Committee recommends $1,044,553,000 for the Foreign Military Financing Program, and is designated for OCO. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 8001. Additional Appropriations. Sec. 8002. Extension of Authorities and Conditions. Sec. 8003. Transfer of Funds. Subsection (b) authorizes transfer of not more than $25,000,000 from under the INCLE, PKO, and FMF headings to the Global Security Contingency Fund. Sec. 8004. Designation Requirement. Sec. 8005. Rescission of Funds. TITLE IX MATTERS RELATING TO ISRAEL This title is the ‘‘Combating BDS Act of 2016’’. Sec. 9001. Short Title. Sec. 9002. Authority of State and Local Governments to Divest from Entities that Engage in Certain Boycott, Divestment, or Sanctions Activities Targeting Israel. Sec. 9003. Safe Harbor for Changes of Investment Policies by Asset Managers. (106) COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7, RULE XVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE Rule XVI, paragraph 7 requires that every report on a general appropriation bill filed by the Committee must identify each recommended amendment, with particularity, which proposes an item of appropriation which is not made to carry out the provisions of an existing law, a treaty stipulation, or an act or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that session. The Committee is filing an original bill, which is not covered under this rule, but reports this information in the spirit of full disclosure. Items providing funding for fiscal year 2016 which lack authorization are as follows: Administration of Foreign Affairs; International Organizations; International Commissions; Department of State and Related Agency: Broadcasting Board of Governors; United States Institute of Peace; USAID Operating Expenses; USAID Capital Investment Fund; USAID Inspector General Operating Expenses; Global Health Programs; Development Assistance; International Disaster Assistance; Transition Initiatives; Complex Crises Fund; Development Credit Authority; Economic Support Fund; Democracy Fund; Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia; Migration and Refugee Assistance; United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund; Peace Corps; Millennium Challenge Corporation; Inter-American Foundation; United States African Development Foundation; Department of the Treasury, International Affairs Technical Assistance; International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement; Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs; Peacekeeping Operations; International Military Education and Training; Foreign Military Financing Program; Global Security Contingency Fund; (107) 108 International Organizations and Programs; International Financial Institutions; Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Administrative Expenses; and Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Program Account. COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 7(c), RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE Pursuant to paragraph 7(c) of rule XXVI, on June 29, 2016, the Committee ordered favorably reported an original bill (S. 3117) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes, provided that the bill be subject to amendment and that the bill be consistent with its budget allocation, and provided that the Chairman of the Committee or his designee be authorized to offer the substance of the original bill as a Committee amendment in the nature of a substitute to the House companion measure, by a recorded vote of 30–0, a quorum being present. The vote was as follows: Yeas Chairman Cochran Mr. McConnell Mr. Shelby Mr. Alexander Ms. Collins Ms. Murkowski Mr. Graham Mr. Kirk Mr. Blunt Mr. Moran Mr. Hoeven Mr. Boozman Mrs. Capito Mr. Cassidy Mr. Lankford Mr. Daines Ms. Mikulski Mr. Leahy Mrs. Murray Mrs. Feinstein Mr. Durbin Mr. Reed Mr. Tester Mr. Udall Mrs. Shaheen Mr. Merkley Mr. Coons Mr. Schatz Ms. Baldwin Mr. Murphy Nays 109 COMPLIANCE WITH PARAGRAPH 12, RULE XXVI OF THE STANDING RULES OF THE SENATE Paragraph 12 of rule XXVI requires that the Committee report on a bill or joint resolution repealing or amending any statute or part of any statute include ‘‘(a) the text of the statute or part thereof which is proposed to be repealed; and (b) a comparative print of that part of the bill or joint resolution making the amendment and of the statute or part thereof proposed to be amended, showing by stricken-through type and italics, parallel columns, or other appropriate typographical devices the omissions and insertions which would be made by the bill or joint resolution if enacted in the form recommended by the Committee.’’ In compliance with this rule, the following changes in existing law proposed to be made by the bill are shown as follows: existing law to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is printed in italic, and existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in roman. TITLE 8—ALIENS AND NATIONALITY CHAPTER 12—IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY SUBCHAPTER II—IMMIGRATION PART II—ADMISSION QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALIENS; TRAVEL CONTROL OF CITIZENS AND ALIENS § 1183a. Requirements for sponsor’s affidavit of support * * * * * * * Fees Relating to Affidavits of Support Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(7) [div. A, title II, § 232], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536 , 1501A–425, as amended by Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title II, § 211(b), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1365, provided that: ‘‘(a) AUTHORITY TO CHARGE FEE.—* * * * * * * * * * ‘‘(c) TREATMENT OF FEES.—Fees collected under the authority of subsection (a) shall be deposited øas an offsetting collection to any Department of State appropriation¿ in the Consular and Border Security Programs account to recover the cost of providing consular services. Such fees shall remain available for obligation until expended.’’ TITLE 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 2D—INVESTMENT COMPANIES AND ADVISERS SUBCHAPTER I—INVESTMENT COMPANIES § 80a–13. Changes in investment policy (c) Limitation on actions (1) In general 110 Notwithstanding any other provision of Federal or State law, no person may bring any civil, criminal, or administrative action against any registered investment company, or any employee, officer, director, or investment adviser thereof, based solely upon the investment company divesting from, or avoiding investing in, securities issued by persons that the investment company determines, using credible information available to the public— (A) conduct or have direct investments in business operations in Sudan described in section 3(d) of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note)ø; or¿ ; (B) engage in investment activities in Iran described in section 8532(c) of title 22ø.¿; or (C) engage in any boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel described in section 9002 of the ‘‘Combating BDS Act of 2016’’. TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE CHAPTER 4—PASSPORTS § 214. Fees for execution and issuance of passports; persons excused from payment (a) * * * (b)(1) The Secretary of State may by regulation establish and collect a surcharge on applicable fees for the filing of each application for a passport in order to cover the costs of meeting the increased demand for passports as a result of actions taken to comply with section 7209(b) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–458; 8 U.S.C. 1185 note). Such surcharge shall be in addition to the fees provided for in subsection (a) and in addition to the surcharges or fees otherwise authorized by law and shall be deposited øas an offsetting collection to the appropriate Department of State appropriation¿ in the Consular and Border Security Programs account, to remain available until expended for the purposes of meeting such costs. (2) The authority to collect the surcharge provided under paragraph (1) may not be exercised after øSeptember 30, 2010¿ September 30, 2017. * * * * * * * 111 CHAPTER 32—FOREIGN ASSISTANCE SUBCHAPTER I—INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PART VIII—INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL § 2291–4. Official immunity for authorized employees and agents of United States and foreign countries engaged in interdiction of aircraft used in illicit drug trafficking (a) Employees and agents of foreign countries * * * * * * * ø(c) Annual report ø(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), not later than February 1 each year, the President shall submit to Congress a report on the assistance provided under subsection (b) during the preceding calendar year. Each report shall include for the calendar year covered by such report the following: ø(A) A list specifying each country for which a certification referred to in subsection (a)(2) was in effect for purposes of that subsection during any portion of such calendar year, including the nature of the illicit drug trafficking threat to each such country. ø(B) A detailed explanation of the procedures referred to in subsection (a)(2)(B) in effect for each country listed under subparagraph (A), including any training and other mechanisms in place to ensure adherence to such procedures. ø(C) A complete description of any assistance provided under subsection (b). ø(D) A summary description of the aircraft interception activity for which the United States Government provided any form of assistance under subsection (b). ø(2) In the case of a report required to be submitted under paragraph (1) to the congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 3003 of title 50), the submittal date for such report shall be as provided in section 3106 of title 50. ø(3) Each report under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. ø(d)¿ (c) Definitions For purposes of this section: (1) The terms ‘‘interdict’’ and ‘‘interdiction’’, with respect to an aircraft, mean to damage, render inoperative, or destroy the aircraft. (2) The term ‘‘illicit drug trafficking’’ means illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and other controlled substances, as such activities are described by any international narcotics control agreement to which the United States is a signatory, or by the domestic law of the country in whose territory or airspace the interdiction is occurring. 112 (3) The term ‘‘assistance’’ includes operational, training, intelligence, logistical, technical, and administrative assistance. * * * * * SUBCHAPTER II—MILITARY ASSISTANCE * AND * SALES PART II—MILITARY ASSISTANCE § 2321h. Stockpiling of defense articles for foreign countries (b) Fiscal year limits on new stockpiles or additions to existing stockpiles located in foreign countries (1) * * * (2)(A) The value of such additions to stockpiles of defense articles in foreign countries shall not exceed $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, øand 2017¿ 2017, and 2018. * * * SUBCHAPTER III—GENERAL * AND * * * ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS PART I—GENERAL PROVISIONS § 2370a. Expropriation of United States property ø(f) Reporting requirement øNot later than 90 days after April 30, 1994, and at the beginning of each fiscal year thereafter, the Secretary of State shall transmit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, a report containing the following: ø(1) A list of every country in which the United States Government is aware that a United States person has an outstanding expropriation claim. ø(2) The total number of such outstanding expropriation claims made by United States persons against each such country. ø(3) The period of time in which each such claim has been outstanding. ø(4) The status of each case and efforts made by the United States Government and the government of the country in which such claim has been made, to take one or more of the steps described in subsection (a)(2). ø(5) Each project a United States Executive Director voted against as a result of the action described in subsection (b).¿ ø(g)¿ (f) Waiver * * * * * ø(h)¿ (g) ‘‘United States person’’ defined * * * * * * * * * ø(i)¿ (h) Certain claims for expropriation by the Government of Nicaragua * * * * * * * 113 PART II—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS § 2385. Employment of personnel (j) Reemployment of annuitants under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (1)(A) * * * (B) The authority of the Administrator under subparagraph (A) shall terminate on øOctober 1, 2010¿ September 30, 2017. An annuitant reemployed pursuant to such authority prior to such termination date may be employed for a period ending not later than one year after such date. * * * * * CHAPTER 38—DEPARTMENT * OF * STATE § 2733. Reemployment of annuitants under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees’ Retirement System (a) Authority (1) In general * * * * * * * (2) Termination of authority The authority of the Secretary under paragraph (1) shall terminate on øOctober 1, 2010¿ September 30, 2017. An annuitant reemployed pursuant to such authority prior to such termination date may be employed for a period ending not later than one year after such date. * * * * * * * CHAPTER 52—FOREIGN SERVICE SUBCHAPTER IV—COMPENSATION § 3975. Group life insurance supplement applicable to those killed in terrorist attacks (a) Foreign Service employees (1) In general Notwithstanding the amounts specified in chapter 87 of title 5, a Foreign Service employee who dies as a result of injuries sustained while on duty abroad because of an act of terrorism, as defined in section 2656f(d) of this title, shall be eligible for a special payment of $400,000, which shall be in addition to any employer provided life insurance policy coverage. In the case of an employee compensated under a local compensation plan established under section 3968 of this title, the amount of such payment shall be determined by regulations implemented by the Secretary of State and shall be no greater than $400,000. The group life insurance supplement employee benefit paid or scheduled to be paid pursuant to this 114 section should not be used to reduce any other payment to which a recipient is otherwise eligible under Federal law. * * * * * * SUBCHAPTER VIII—FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND * DISABILITY PART I—FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM § 4064. Reemployment (g) Waiver of annuity limitations (1) * * * (2)(A) The authority of the Secretary to waive the application of subsections (a) through (d) for an annuitant pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), or to grant authority to the head of an Executive agency to waive the application of such subsections to an annuitant under such subparagraph, shall terminate on øOctober 1, 2010¿ September 30, 2017. An annuitant reemployed pursuant to such authority prior to such termination date may be employed for a period ending not later than one year after such date. * * * * * * * CHAPTER 74—FOREIGN AFFAIRS AGENCIES CONSOLIDATION SUBCHAPTER III—UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY PART C—CONFORMING AMENDMENTS § 6553. Sunset of United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy The United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, established under section 1469 of this title and section 8 of Reorganization Plan Numbered 2 of 1977, shall continue to exist and operate under such provisions of law until øOctober 1, 2015¿ September 30, 2017. * * * * * * * CHAPTER 84—MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE § 7706. Eligible countries (a) Determination by the Board The Board shall determine whether a candidate country is an eligible country for purposes of this section. Such determination shall be based, to the maximum extent possible, upon objective and quantifiable indicators of a country’s demonstrated commitment to the criteria in subsection (b), and shall, where appropriate, take into account and assess the role of women and girls. In determining whether such country is eligible for a subsequent, non-concurrent Millennium Challenge Compact, such determination shall also be based on significantly improved performance across the eligibility criteria in subsection (b), compared to such country’s performance against such eligibility criteria when selected for a preceding compact, to be defined pursuant to section 7707(b) of this title. (b) Criteria 115 A candidate country should be considered to be an eligible country for purposes of this section if the Board determines that the country has demonstrated a commitment to— (1) * * * (A) * * * * * * * * * * (D) encourage transparency and accountability of government; øand¿ (E) combat corruption; and (F) the quality of the civil society enabling environment; (c) Selection by the Board * * * * * * * (d) REPORTING ON TREATMENT OF CIVIL SOCIETY.—Before the Board selects an eligible country for a Compact under section 607(c), the Corporation shall provide to the Board information on the country’s treatment of civil society. The information shall include an assessment and analysis of— (1) any relevant laws governing the establishment, legal status, or activities of a civil society organization, including laws intended to limit the activities of civil society organizations; and (2) laws regulating freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, including usage of the Internet. ø(d)¿ (e) Establishment of criteria and methodology * * * * * * * ø(e)¿ (f)Annual modification of criteria and methodology * * * * * * * § 7708. Millennium Challenge Compact (k) Subsequent Compacts øAn eligible country and the United States may enter into and have in effect only one Compact at any given time under this section.¿ An eligible country and the United States may enter into one or more subsequent Compacts in accordance with the requirements of this chapter after the expiration of the existing Compact. (l) CONCURRENT COMPACTS.—An eligible country and the United States that have entered into and have in effect a Compact under this section may enter into and have in effect at the same time not more than one additional Compact in accordance with the requirements of this title if— (1) one or both of the Compacts are or will be for the purposes of economic integration, increased regional trade, or crossborder collaborations; and (2) the Board determines that the country is making considerable and demonstrable progress in implementing the terms of any existing Compacts and supplementary agreements thereto, and has sustained performance against the eligibility criteria in 116 section 7706(b) of this title since being selected for such existing Compact. * * * * * * * § 7712. Annual report (b) Contents * * * * * * * (2) For each eligible country, an assessment of— (A) the progress made during each year by the country toward achieving the objectives set out in øthe¿ any Compact entered into by the country; and FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961, PUBLIC LAW 87–195 SEC. 104C. ASSISTANCE TO COMBAT MALARIA. * * * * * * * SEC. 104D. ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, regulation, or policy, in determining eligibility for assistance under sections 104, 104A, 104B, and 104C, a foreign nongovernmental organization— (1) shall not be ineligible for such assistance solely on the basis of health or medical services, including counseling and referral services, provided by such organization with non-United States Government funds if such services— (A) are permitted in the country in which they are being provided; and (B) would not violate United States law if provided in the United States; and (2) shall not be subject to requirements relating to the use of non-United States Government funds for advocacy and lobbying activities other than those that apply to United States nongovernmental organizations receiving assistance under this part. DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS ACT, PUBLIC LAW 95–393 SEC. 4. (a) The President may, on the basis of reciprocity and under such terms and conditions as he may determine, specify privileges and immunities for the mission, the members of the mission, their families, and the diplomatic couriers which result in more favorable treatment or less favorable treatment than is provided under the Vienna Convention. (b) The Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Attorney General, may, on the basis of reciprocity and under such terms and conditions as the Secretary may determine, specify privileges and immunities for a consular post, the members of a consular post and their families which result in more favorable or less favorable treatment than is provided in the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, of April 24, 1963 (T.I.A.S. 6820), entered into force for the 117 United States December 24, 1969: Provided, That prior to exercising the authority of this section, the Secretary shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees on the circumstances that may warrant the need for privileges and immunities providing more favorable or less favorable treatment specified under such Convention. FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1990, PUBLIC LAW 101–167 SEC. 599D. (a) IN GENERAL. —* * * * * * * * (b) ESTABLISHMENT OF CATEGORIES.— (1) * * * * * * * * * * * * (3) Within the number of admissions of refugees allocated for for each of fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992 for refugees who are nationals of the Soviet Union under section 207(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and within the number of such admissions allocated for each of fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, øand 2016¿ 2016, and 2017 for refugees who are nationals of the independent states of the former Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under such section, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the President shall allocate one thousand of such admissions for such fiscal year to refugees who are within the category of aliens described in paragraph (2)(B). * * * * * * * (e) PERIOD OF APPLICATION.— (1) Subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall only apply to applications for refugee status submitted before October 1, ø2016¿ 2017. (2) Subsection (c) shall apply to decisions made after the date of the enactment of this Act and before October 1, ø2016¿ 2017. (3) Subsection (d) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall only apply to reapplications for refugee status submitted before October 1, ø2016¿ 2017. * * * * * SEC. 599E. (a) IN GENERAL. —* * * * * * * * * * * * (b) ALIENS ELIGIBLE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—* * * (1) * * * (2) was inspected and granted parole into the United States during the period beginning on August 15, 1988, and ending on September 30, ø2016¿ 2017, after being denied refugee status. 118 NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION ACT, PUBLIC LAW 103–182 TITLE V—NAFTA TRANSITIONAL ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE AND OTHER PROVISIONS SUBTITLE D—IMPLEMENTATION OF NAFTA SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS PART 2—NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK PROVISIONS AND RELATED SEC. 546. GRANTS OUT OF PAID-IN CAPITAL RESOURCES * * * * * * * SEC. 547. FIRST CAPITAL INCREASE. (a) SUBSCRIPTION AUTHORIZED.— (1) The Secretary of the Treasury may subscribe on behalf of the United States to 150,000 additional shares of the capital stock of the Bank. (2) Any subscription by the United States to the capital stock of the Bank shall be effective only to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in advance in appropriations Act. (b) LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— (1) In order to pay for the increase in the United States subscription to the Bank under subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated, without fiscal year limitation, $1,500,000,000 for payment by the Secretary of the Treasury. (2) Of the amount authorized to be appropriated under paragraph (1)— (A) $225,000,000 shall be for paid in shares of the Bank; and (B) $1,275,000,000 shall be callable shares of the Bank. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1995, PUBLIC LAW 103–317 TITLE V—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES DEPARTMENT OF STATE ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS For necessary expenses of the Department of State and the Foreign Service not otherwise provided for, including expenses authorized by the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as amended; representation to certain international organizations in which the United States participates pursuant to treaties, ratified pursuant to the advice and consent of the Senate, or specific Acts of Congress; acquisition by exchange or purchase of passenger 119 motor vehicles as authorized by 31 U.S.C. 1343, 40 U.S.C. 481(c) and 22 U.S.C. 2674; and for expenses of general administration $1,731,416,000: Provided, That hereafter all receipts received from a new charge from expedited passport processing shall be deposited in this account as an offsetting collection or in the Consular and Border Security Programs account and shall be available until expended ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IMMIGRANT RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1996, PUBLIC LAW 104–208 DIVISION C—ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND IMMIGRANT RESPONSIBILITY ACT OF 1996 TITLE VI—GENERAL PROVISIONS SUBTITLE C—PROVISIONS RELATING TO VISA PROCESSING CONSULAR EFFICIENCY AND SEC. 636. FEE FOR DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT LOTTERY The Secretary of State may establish a fee to be paid by each applicant for an immigrant visa described in section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Such fee may be set at a level that will ensure recovery of the cost to the Department of State of allocating visas under such section, including the cost of processing all applications thereunder. All fees collected under this section shall be used for providing consular services. All fees collected under this section shall be deposited øas an offsetting collection to any Department of State appropriation¿ in the Consular and Border Security Programs account and shall remain available for obligations until expended. The provisions of the Act of August 18, 1856 (11 Stat. 58; 22 U.S.C. 4212–4214), concerning accounting for consular fees, shall not apply to fees collected under this section. OMNIBUS CONSOLIDATED AND EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1999, PUBLIC LAW 105–277 DIVISION A—OMNIBUS CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS TITLE IV—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCIES DEPARTMENT OF STATE GENERAL PROVISIONS—DEPARTMENT AGENCIES OF STATE AND RELATED SEC. 410. (a)(1)(A) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subparagraph (B), the Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall impose, for the processing of any application for the issuance of a machine readable combined border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa under section 101(a)(15)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, øa fee of $13¿ a fee equal to one half the fee that would otherwise apply for processing a machine read- 120 able combined border crossing identification card and non-immigrant visa (for recovery of the costs of manufacturing the combined card and visa) in the case of any alien under 15 years of age where the application for the machine readable combined border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa is made in Mexico by a citizen of Mexico who has at least one parent or guardian who has a visa under such section or is applying for a machine readable combined border crossing card and nonimmigrant visa under such section as well. PUBLIC LAW 106–46 SECTION 1. CLARIFICATION OF QUORUM REQUIREMENT FOR THE EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES. (b) Notwithstanding section 3(c)(6) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, if, during the period that begins on øJuly 21, 1999, and ends on December 2, 1999¿ October 1, 2016, and ends on September 30, 2019, there are fewer than three persons holding office on the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the entire membership of such Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum until the end of such period. ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM ACT OF 2002, PUBLIC LAW 107–173 TITLE I—FUNDING SEC. 103. MACHINE-READABLE VISA FEES. (d) AVAILABILITY OF COLLECTED FEES.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, amounts collected as fees described in this section shall be øcredited as an offsetting collection to any appropriation for the Department of State¿ deposited in the Consular and Border Security Programs account to recover costs of providing consular services. Amounts so credited shall be available, until expended, for the same purposes as the appropriation to which credited. SUDAN PEACE ACT, PUBLIC LAW 107–245 øSEC. 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. ø(a) REPORT ON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY.—Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004, and annually thereafter until the completion of the interim period outlined in the Machakos Protocol of 2002, the Secretary of State, in consultation with relevant United States Government departments and agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding commercial activity in Sudan that includes— ø(1) a description of the sources and current status of Sudan’s financing and construction of infrastructure and pipelines for oil exploitation, the effects of such financing and construction on the inhabitants of the regions in which the oil fields are located and the ability of the Government of Sudan 121 to finance the war in Sudan with the proceeds of the oil exploitation; ø(2) a description of the extent to which that financing was secured in the United States or with the involvement of United States citizens; and ø(3) a description of the relationships between Sudan’s arms industry and major foreign business enterprises and their subsidiaries, including government-controlled entities. ø(b) REPORT ON THE CONFLICT IN SUDAN, INCLUDING THE DARFUR REGION.—Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004, and annually thereafter until the completion of the interim period outlined in the Machakos Protocol of 2002, the Secretary of State shall prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding the conflict in Sudan, including the conflict in the Darfur region. Such report shall include— ø(1) the best estimates of the extent of aerial bombardment of civilian centers in Sudan by the Government of Sudan, including targets, frequency, and best estimates of damage; and ø(2) a description of the extent to which humanitarian relief in Sudan has been obstructed or manipulated by the Government of Sudan or other forces, and a contingency plan to distribute assistance should the Government of Sudan continue to obstruct or delay the international humanitarian response to the crisis in Darfur. ø(c) REPORT ON AFRICAN UNION MISSION IN SUDAN.—Until such time as AMIS concludes its mission in Darfur, in conjunction with the other reports required under this section, the Secretary of State, in consultation with all relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall prepare and submit a report, to the appropriate congressional committees, regarding— ø(1) a detailed description of all United States assistance provided to the African Union Mission in Sudan (referred to in this subsection as ‘‘AMIS’’) since the establishment of AMIS, reported by fiscal year and the type and purpose of such assistance; and ø(2) the level of other international assistance provided to AMIS, including assistance from countries, regional and international organizations, such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the European Union, the Arab League, and the United Nations, reported by fiscal year and the type and purpose of such assistance, to the extent possible. ø(d) REPORT ON SANCTIONS IN SUPPORT OF PEACE IN DARFUR.—In conjunction with the other reports required under this section, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding sanctions imposed under section 6 of the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004, including— ø(1) a description of each sanction imposed under such provision of law; 122 ø(2) the name of the individual or entity subject to the sanction, if applicable; and ø(3) whether or not such individual has been identified by the United Nations panel of experts. ø(e) REPORT ON UNITED STATES MILITARY ASSISTANCE.—In conjunction with the other reports required under this section, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing the effectiveness of any assistance provided under section 8 of the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act of 2006, including— ø(1) a detailed annex on any military assistance provided in the period covered by this report; ø(2) the results of any review or other monitoring conducted by the Federal Government with respect to assistance provided under that Act; and ø(3) any unauthorized retransfer or use of military assistance furnished by the United States. ø(g) DISCLOSURE TO THE PUBLIC.—The Secretary of State shall publish or otherwise make available to the public each unclassified report, or portion of a report that is unclassified, submitted under subsection (a) or (b).¿ * * * * * * * SEC. 11. INVESTIGATION OF WAR CRIMES. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State shall collect information about incidents which may constitute crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes, and other violations of international humanitarian law by all parties to the conflict in Sudan, including slavery, rape, and aerial bombardment of civilian targets. ø(b) REPORT.—Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter, the Secretary of State shall prepare and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed report on the information that the Secretary of State has collected under subsection (a) and any findings or determinations made by the Secretary on the basis of that information. The report under this subsection may be submitted as part of the report required under section 8.¿ (c) CONSULTATIONS WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS.—In preparing the report required by this section, the Secretary of State shall consult and coordinate with all other Government officials who have information necessary to complete the report. Nothing contained in this section shall require the disclosure, on a classified or unclassified basis, of information that would jeopardize sensitive sources and methods or other vital national security interests. 123 UNITED STATES LEADERSHIP AGAINST HIV/AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS, AND MALARIA ACT OF 2003, PUBLIC LAW 108–25 TITLE II—SUPPORT FOR MULTILATERAL FUNDS, PROGRAMS, AND PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS SEC. 202. PARTICIPATION IN THE GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TUBERCULOSIS AND MALARIA. (d) UNITED STATES FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION.— (1) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—* * * * * * * * * * (4) LIMITATION.— (A)(i) At any time during fiscal years ø2009¿ 2004 through 2018, no United States contribution to the Global Fund may cause the total amount of United States Government contributions to the Global Fund to exceed 33 percent of the total amount of funds contributed to the Global Fund from all sources. Contributions to the Global Fund from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Monetary Fund shall not be considered in determining compliance with this paragraph. * * * * * * * (vi) For the purposes of clause (i), ‘‘funds contributed to the Global Fund from all sources’’ means funds contributed to the Global Fund at any time during fiscal years ø2009¿ 2004 through 2018 that are not contributed to fulfill a commitment made for a fiscal year before fiscal year ø2009¿ 2004. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005, PUBLIC LAW 108–287 TITLE X—OTHER MATTERS CHAPTER 2 BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS CHAPTER SEC. 12001. (a)(1) * * * * * * * * * * (d) No transfer may be made under the authority of this section after September 30, ø2017¿ 2018. 124 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005, PUBLIC LAW 108–447 DIVISION B—DEPARTMENTS OF COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND STATE, THE JUDICIARY, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005 TITLE IV—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF STATE ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS For necessary expenses * * * In addition, not * * * In addition, for * * * Beginning in fiscal year 2005 and thereafter, the Secretary of State is authorized to charge surcharges related to consular services in support of enhanced border security and the consular protection of U.S. citizens and their interests overseas that are in addition to the passport and immigrant visa fees in effect on January 1, 2004: Provided, That funds collected pursuant to this authority shall be øcredited to this account¿ deposited in the Consular and Border Security Programs account, and shall be available until expended for the purposes of such account: Provided further, That such surcharges shall be $12 on passport fees, and $45 on immigrant visa fees. PALESTINIAN ANTI-TERRORISM ACT OF 2006, PUBLIC LAW 109–446 SEC. 10. ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN PEACE, RECONCILIATION AND DEMOCRACY FUND. (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF FUND.—* * * ø(b) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for so long as the Fund remains in existence, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on programs sponsored and proposed to be sponsored by the Fund.¿ ø(c)¿ (b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of State $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2007 for purposes of the Fund. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORITIES ACT OF 2006, PUBLIC LAW 109–472 SEC. 6. AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTRATIVELY AMEND SURCHARGES. (a) IN GENERAL.—Beginning in fiscal year 2007 and thereafter, the Secretary of State is authorized to amend administratively the amounts of the surcharges related to consular services in support of enhanced border security and the consular protection of U.S. citizens and their interests overseas (provided for in the last paragraph 125 under the heading ‘‘DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR PROGRAMS’’ under title IV of division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108–447)) that are in addition to the passport and immigrant visa fees in effect on January 1, 2004. (b) REQUIREMENTS.—* * * (1) * * * (2) The aggregate amount of surcharges collected may not exceed the aggregate amount obligated and expended for the costs related to consular services in support of enhanced border security and the consular protection of U.S. citizens and their interests overseas incurred in connection with the activity or item for which the surcharges are charged. (3) A surcharge may not be collected except to the extent the surcharge will be obligated and expended to pay the costs related to consular services in support of enhanced border security and the consular protection of U.S. citizens and their interests overseas incurred in connection with the activity or item for which the surcharge is charged. (4) A surcharge shall be available for obligation and expenditure only to pay the costs related to consular services in support of enhanced border security and the consular protection of U.S. citizens and their interests overseas incurred in providing services in connection with the activity or item for which the surcharge is charged. OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009, PUBLIC LAW 111–8 DIVISION F—DEPARTMENTS OF LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2009 TITLE VI—AFGHAN ALLIES PROTECTION ACT OF 2009 SEC. 602. PROTECTION FOR AFGHAN ALLIES. (b) SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS FOR CERTAIN (1) IN * GENERAL.—* * * * (3) NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS.— (A) IN GENERAL.—* * * * AFGHANS.— * * * * * * * * * * * (F) FISCAL YEARS 2015, 2016, AND 2017.—In addition to any unused balance under subparagraph (D), for the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subparagraph until such time that available special immigrant visas under subparagraphs (D) and (E) and this subparagraph are exhausted,, the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant status under this section shall not exceed ø7,000¿ 11,000. For purposes of status provided under this subparagraph— 126 (i) the period during which an alien must have been employed in accordance with paragraph (2)(A)(ii) must terminate on or before øDecember 31, 2016¿ December 31, 2017; (ii) the principal alien seeking special immigrant status under this subparagraph shall apply to the Chief of Mission in accordance with paragraph (2)(D) not later than øDecember 31, 2016¿ December 31, 2017; and CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010, PUBLIC LAW 111–117 DIVISION F—DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2010 TITLE VII—GENERAL PROVISIONS PARKING FINE AND REAL PROPERTY TAXES OWED BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS SEC. 7055. (a) * * * * * (f) In this section: (1) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * (2) The term ‘‘parking fines and penalties’’ means parkingfines and penalties— (A) * * * * * * * * * * (B) incurred during the period April 1, 1997, through øSeptember 30, 2009¿ September 30, 2016. CONSOLIDATED AND FURTHER CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2015, PUBLIC LAW 113–235 DIVISION J—DEPARTMENT OF STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2015 TITLE VII—GENERAL PROVISIONS EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC SEC. 7043. (a) ASIA REBALANCING INITIATIVE.— (1) ASIA MARITIME SECURITY.— * * * * * * * (8) DEFINITION.—For purposes of this subsection, the Asia region means countries and territories in Oceania, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, and the Indian and Pacific Oceans bordering those countries and territories. 127 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 Comparison of amounts in the bill with the subcommittee allocation for 2017: Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: Mandatory .................................................................... Discretionary ................................................................ Security ............................................................... Nonsecurity ......................................................... Projections of outlays associated with the recommendation: 2017 ............................................................................. 2018 ............................................................................. 2019 ............................................................................. 2020 ............................................................................. 2021 and future years ................................................ Financial assistance to State and local governments for 2017 ................................................................................. 1 Includes 2 Excludes Outlays Committee allocation Amount in bill Committee allocation 159 37,189 ...................... 37,189 159 52,084 ...................... 52,084 159 46,931 ...................... NA ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... NA ...................... NA Amount in bill 1159 151,927 ...................... NA 2 21,642 12,607 8,293 5,227 4,947 ...................... outlays from prior-year budget authority. outlays from prior-year budget authority. NA: Not applicable. NOTE.—Consistent with the funding recommended in the bill for overseas contingency operations and in accordance with subparagraph (A)(ii) of section 251(b)(2) of the BBEDCA of 1985, the Committee anticipates that the Budget Committee will provide a revised 302(a) allocation for the Committee on Appropriations reflecting an upward adjustment of $14,895,000,000 in budget authority plus the associated outlays. 4,193,702 1,428,468 743 5,622,913 ............................ 66,400 72,700 590,900 ............................ 590,900 8,030 30,036 785,097 688,799 1,473,896 7,900 1,300 Total, Diplomatic and consular programs .................................................................................................... Conflict stabilization operations ................................................................................................................................ Capital investment fund ............................................................................................................................................ Office of Inspector General ........................................................................................................................................ Educational and cultural exchange programs ........................................................................................................... East-West Center ........................................................................................................................................................ Total, Educational and cultural exchange programs ................................................................................... Representation expenses ............................................................................................................................................ Protection of foreign missions and officials ............................................................................................................. Embassy security, construction, and maintenance ................................................................................................... Worldwide security upgrades ............................................................................................................................ Total, Embassy security ................................................................................................................................ Emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service ............................................................................................... Repatriation Loans Program Account: Direct loans subsidy .......................................................................................................................................... 2016 appropriation Diplomatic and consular programs ........................................................................................................................... Worldwide security protection ........................................................................................................................... International Chancery Center .......................................................................................................................... Administration of Foreign Affairs Department of State TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Item [In thousands of dollars] 1,300 7,900 1,117,859 8,263 30,344 759,161 358,698 639,773 628,973 10,800 ............................ 12,600 87,069 6,539,932 4,640,453 1,899,479 ............................ Budget estimate 1,300 7,900 1,117,859 8,030 30,344 759,161 358,698 572,668 572,668 ............................ ............................ 12,600 87,069 6,006,296 4,401,541 1,604,755 ............................ Committee recommendation ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ¥356,037 ¥67,105 ¥18,232 ¥233 ............................ ............................ ............................ ¥56,305 ¥10,800 ¥18,232 ............................ ............................ ∂308 ¥25,936 ¥330,101 ............................ ............................ ............................ ¥533,636 ∂383,383 ............................ ¥53,800 ∂14,369 ¥238,912 ¥294,724 ............................ Budget estimate ∂207,839 ∂176,287 ¥743 2016 appropriation Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 128 1,300 30,000 ............................ 158,900 8,062,975 1,344,458 666,574 2,011,032 45,307 28,400 73,707 12,330 36,681 122,718 Total, Repatriation loans program account ................................................................................................. Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan ........................................................................................................... International Center, Washington, District of Columbia ........................................................................................... Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund ............................................................................. Total, Administration of Foreign Affairs ....................................................................................................... Contributions to international organizations, current year assessment ................................................................... Contributions for international peacekeeping activities, current year assessment .................................................. Total, International Organizations ................................................................................................................ International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico: Salaries and expenses ...................................................................................................................................... Construction ...................................................................................................................................................... Total, International Boundary and Water Commission ................................................................................ American sections, international commissions ......................................................................................................... International fisheries commissions .......................................................................................................................... Total, International commissions ................................................................................................................. 738,887 17,000 Total, Broadcasting Board of Governors ...................................................................................................... The Asia Foundation ................................................................................................................................................... Related Programs 734,087 4,800 International broadcasting operations ....................................................................................................................... Broadcasting capital improvements .......................................................................................................................... Broadcasting Board of Governors Related Agency International Commissions International Organizations ............................ Administrative expenses .................................................................................................................................... 12,000 777,843 768,143 9,700 121,294 12,258 32,502 76,534 48,134 28,400 2,097,821 1,290,891 806,930 8,637,223 31,963 1,320 158,900 1,300 ............................ 17,000 772,693 762,993 9,700 126,294 12,258 37,502 76,534 48,134 28,400 2,061,014 1,279,084 781,930 8,036,249 31,963 1,320 158,900 1,300 ............................ ∂5,000 ¥5,150 ∂33,806 ............................ ¥5,150 ............................ ∂5,000 ∂3,576 ∂28,906 ∂4,900 ............................ ∂5,000 ¥72 ∂821 ¥36,807 ∂49,982 ............................ ¥11,807 ¥25,000 ¥65,374 ∂115,356 ∂2,827 ¥600,974 ¥26,726 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ∂1,963 ∂1,320 ............................ ∂2,827 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ 129 3,500 11,187,376 Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... Total, title I, Department of State and Related Agency .............................................................................. United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China 2,000 2,579 Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe 3,500 Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... Commission on International Religious Freedom Salaries and expenses ............................................................................................................................................... Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad 676 239,509 Total, Related programs ............................................................................................................................... Other Commissions 35,300 96 400 13 16,700 170,000 2016 appropriation United States Institute of Peace, Operating expenses .............................................................................................. Center for Middle Eastern-Western dialogue ............................................................................................................. Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship program ................................................................................................................ Israeli Arab scholarship program .............................................................................................................................. East-West Center ........................................................................................................................................................ National Endowment for Democracy .......................................................................................................................... Item [In thousands of dollars] 11,800,551 3,500 2,000 2,579 3,500 888 153,903 37,884 122 350 47 ............................ 103,500 Budget estimate 11,250,820 3,500 2,000 2,579 3,500 888 242,103 37,884 122 350 47 16,700 170,000 Committee recommendation ∂88,200 ∂2,594 ............................ ¥549,731 ∂63,444 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ∂16,700 ∂66,500 ∂2,584 ∂26 ¥50 ∂34 ............................ ............................ ∂212 Budget estimate 2016 appropriation Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017—Continued 130 1,377,914 Total, title II, United States Agency for International Development Assistance ......................................... 8,503,450 2,780,971 ............................ (¥40,000) 2,780,971 874,763 ............................ 30,000 10,000 (40,000) 8,120 1,896,315 150,500 491,119 931,886 Total, Global Health Programs ..................................................................................................................... Development assistance ............................................................................................................................................. Transfer from Economic Support Fund ............................................................................................................. (Transfer out) .................................................................................................................................................... Total, Development Assistance ..................................................................................................................... International disaster assistance .............................................................................................................................. Emergency Food Assistance Contingency Fund ......................................................................................................... Transition initiatives .................................................................................................................................................. Complex Crises fund .................................................................................................................................................. Development Credit Authority: (By transfer) ...................................................................................................................................................... Administrative expenses .................................................................................................................................... Economic Support Fund ............................................................................................................................................. Democracy Fund ......................................................................................................................................................... Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ..................................................................................................... Migration and refugee assistance ............................................................................................................................. Department of State 2,833,450 5,670,000 (1,350,000) Global Health Programs: U.S. Agency for International Development ...................................................................................................... Department of State .......................................................................................................................................... (Global fund contribution) ........................................................................................................................ Funds Appropriated to the President TITLE III—BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE 1,143,614 168,300 66,000 Operating expenses, USAID ........................................................................................................................................ Capital Investment Fund ............................................................................................................................................ Office of Inspector General, USAID ............................................................................................................................ Funds Appropriated to the President TITLE II—UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 922,597 (60,000) 10,000 2,408,454 ............................ ............................ 125,000 ............................ 15,000 10,000 2,959,573 2,959,573 ............................ (¥60,000) 8,576,500 2,906,500 5,670,000 (1,350,000) 1,440,085 1,306,340 66,145 67,600 931,886 (60,000) 10,000 1,576,361 150,500 291,420 474,763 ............................ 30,000 10,000 2,959,573 2,959,573 ............................ (¥60,000) 8,665,000 2,995,000 5,670,000 (1,350,000) 1,355,670 1,221,925 66,145 67,600 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ∂349,763 ............................ ∂15,000 ............................ ∂178,602 ............................ (¥20,000) ∂178,602 ¥400,000 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ∂9,289 ............................ ............................ ¥832,093 ∂150,500 ∂291,420 ∂88,500 ∂161,550 (∂20,000) ∂1,880 ¥319,954 ............................ ¥199,699 ∂88,500 ............................ ............................ ¥84,415 ¥22,244 ∂161,550 ............................ ............................ ¥84,415 ............................ ............................ ∂78,311 ¥102,155 ∂1,600 131 410,000 901,000 22,500 30,000 1,363,500 23,500 ............................ 23,500 17,114,124 (17,114,124) (40,000) Peace Corps ................................................................................................................................................................ Millenium Challenge Corporation ............................................................................................................................... Inter-American Foundation ......................................................................................................................................... United States African Development Foundation ........................................................................................................ Total, Independent Agencies ......................................................................................................................... International Affairs Technical Assistance ................................................................................................................ Debt restructuring ...................................................................................................................................................... Total, Department of the Treasury ............................................................................................................... Total, title III, Bilateral economic assistance .............................................................................................. Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... (By transfer) .................................................................................................................................................. International narcotics control and law enforcement ............................................................................................... Nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining and related programs ............................................................................ Peacekeeping operations ............................................................................................................................................ Department of State TITLE IV—INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE Department of the Treasury 894,821 506,381 131,361 981,886 Total, Department of State ........................................................................................................................... Independent Agencies 50,000 2016 appropriation United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund ......................................................................... Item [In thousands of dollars] 813,773 454,196 126,291 16,531,024 (16,531,024) (60,000) 33,500 33,500 ............................ 1,460,400 410,000 1,000,000 22,200 28,200 932,597 10,000 Budget estimate 780,819 490,196 94,500 16,507,106 (16,507,106) (60,000) 30,103 30,103 ............................ 1,367,500 410,000 905,000 22,500 30,000 941,886 10,000 Committee recommendation ¥3,397 ............................ ¥3,397 ¥23,918 (¥23,918) ............................ ∂6,603 ............................ ∂6,603 ¥607,018 (¥607,018) (∂20,000) ¥32,954 ∂36,000 ¥31,791 ¥92,900 ∂4,000 ¥114,002 ¥16,185 ¥36,861 ............................ ¥95,000 ∂300 ∂1,800 ∂9,289 ¥40,000 ............................ ∂4,000 ............................ ............................ ............................ Budget estimate ¥40,000 2016 appropriation Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017—Continued 132 4,737,522 6,378,200 Total, Foreign Military Financing Program ................................................................................................... Total, title IV, Security assistance ............................................................................................................... Multilateral Assistance 5,963 186,957 (2,928,991) 186,957 170,680 49,900 ............................ 43,000 ............................ ............................ The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development [IBRD]: IBRD paid in capital ......................................................................................................................................... (Limitation on callable capital) ........................................................................................................................ Subtotal, IBRD .............................................................................................................................................. Clean Technology Fund .............................................................................................................................................. Strategic Climate Fund .............................................................................................................................................. Green Climate Fund ................................................................................................................................................... Global agriculture and food security program .......................................................................................................... Global Infrastructure Facility ..................................................................................................................................... Central America and Caribbean risk insurance program ......................................................................................... ............................ ............................ 250,000 23,000 20,000 12,500 5,963 ............................ 168,263 1,197,128 ............................ 146,563 1,384,072 ............................ 332,900 6,206,373 4,701,813 3,100,000 1,300,000 301,813 (70,000) 110,300 Global Environment Facility ....................................................................................................................................... International Development Association ...................................................................................................................... Multilateral debt relief initiative ................................................................................................................................ World Bank Group International Financial Institutions International Organizations and Programs ................................................................................................................ Funds Appropriated to the President 339,000 3,100,000 1,300,000 337,522 (75,000) TITLE V—MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE 108,115 Foreign Military Financing Program: Grants: Israel ......................................................................................................................................................... Egypt ......................................................................................................................................................... Other ......................................................................................................................................................... Limitation on Administrative Expenses ........................................................................................... Funds Appropriated to the President International Military Education and Training ........................................................................................................... ............................ ............................ 263,000 23,000 ............................ ............................ 5,963 5,963 ............................ 146,563 1,113,130 ............................ 347,950 6,463,375 4,988,365 3,400,000 1,300,000 288,365 (70,000) 109,495 ∂257,002 ∂85,175 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ∂13,000 ............................ ¥20,000 ¥12,500 ¥180,994 ¥170,680 ¥49,900 ∂263,000 ¥20,000 ............................ ............................ ............................ ¥270,942 ............................ ¥180,994 (¥2,928,991) ¥21,700 ¥83,998 ............................ ∂15,050 ∂286,552 ∂250,843 ∂8,950 ∂300,000 ............................ ¥13,448 ............................ ¥805 ∂300,000 ............................ ¥49,157 (¥5,000) ∂1,380 133 32,418 (507,861) 214,332 246,750 102,020 5,608 ............................ 104,977 110,585 34,118 (507,861) 175,668 209,786 31,930 10,000 (255,000) 2,280,249 2,619,249 Total, Inter-American Development Bank ..................................................................................................... Asian development bank paid in capital .................................................................................................................. (Limitation on callable capital) ........................................................................................................................ Asian Development Fund ............................................................................................................................................ Total, Asian Development Bank .................................................................................................................... African Development Bank paid in capital ............................................................................................................... (Limitation on callable capital) ........................................................................................................................ African Development Fund ......................................................................................................................................... Total, African Development Bank ................................................................................................................. International Fund for Agricultural Development ...................................................................................................... North American Development Bank paid in capital .................................................................................................. (Limitation on callable capital) ........................................................................................................................ Total, International Financial Institutions .................................................................................................... Total, title V, Multilateral assistance ........................................................................................................... African Development Bank Group Asian Development Bank Group 2,617,921 2,285,021 45,000 (255,000) 30,000 99,233 ............................ ............................ 99,233 21,940 21,940 ............................ 102,020 (4,098,795) Inter-American Development Bank Group Inter-American Development Bank paid in capital ................................................................................................... (Limitation on callable capital) ........................................................................................................................ 1,842,098 Budget estimate 1,815,928 2016 appropriation Total, World Bank Group ............................................................................................................................... Item [In thousands of dollars] 2,342,529 1,994,579 45,000 (255,000) 30,000 246,750 32,418 (507,861) 214,332 99,233 ............................ ............................ 99,233 21,940 21,940 ............................ 1,551,656 Committee recommendation Budget estimate ¥290,442 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ¥290,442 ¥275,392 2016 appropriation ¥264,272 ¥80,080 (¥4,098,795) ¥80,080 ¥5,608 ............................ ¥5,744 ¥11,352 ¥1,700 ............................ ∂38,664 ∂36,964 ¥1,930 ∂35,000 ............................ ¥285,670 ¥276,720 Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017—Continued 134 ¥414,300 88,000 ¥341,000 ¥253,000 20,000 ¥233,000 ¥527,750 62,787 ¥353,000 ¥290,213 20,000 ¥270,213 Total, Export-Import Bank of the United States .......................................................................................... Noncredit account: Administrative expenses .................................................................................................................................... Insurance fees and other offsetting collections ............................................................................................... Subtotal ......................................................................................................................................................... Program account ........................................................................................................................................................ Total, Overseas Private Investment Corporation .......................................................................................... ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ Special immigrant visa proposal sec. 7034(k)(12) ................................................................................................... Redesignation of Ebola emergency for Zika sec. 7061 ............................................................................................. Visa Fraud Prevention & Detection Fees ................................................................................................................... Additional spending purposes for DTC fees sec. 7055 ............................................................................................. Additional spending purposes C&BSP sec. 7065(c) .................................................................................................. Total, title VII, General Provisions ................................................................................................................ 6,000 6,000 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ¥566,600 ¥737,963 Total, title VI, Export and investment assistance ........................................................................................ TITLE VII—GENERAL PROVISIONS 80,700 60,000 Trade and Development Agency ................................................................................................................................. Funds Appropriated to the President Overseas Private Investment Corporation ............................ 110,000 ............................ 5,700 ¥530,000 (762,861) ............................ 106,250 ............................ 6,000 ¥640,000 (7,790,647) Subsidy appropriation ................................................................................................................................................ Administrative expenses ............................................................................................................................................. Administrative expenses—Headquarters renovation ................................................................................................. Inspector General ....................................................................................................................................................... Offsetting collections ................................................................................................................................................. Export-Import Bank of the United States TITLE VI—EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE (Limitation on callable capital) ........................................................................................................... 6,000 6,000 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ¥577,600 80,700 ¥244,000 20,000 ¥264,000 77,000 ¥341,000 ¥414,300 ............................ 110,000 ............................ 5,700 ¥530,000 (762,861) ¥11,000 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ∂6,000 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ∂6,000 ............................ ¥11,000 ............................ ¥11,000 ¥11,000 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ∂160,363 ∂20,700 ∂26,213 ............................ ∂26,213 ∂14,213 ∂12,000 ∂113,450 ............................ ∂3,750 ............................ ¥300 ∂110,000 (¥7,027,786) 135 2,561,808 (1,966,632) (¥10,000) ............................ 66,600 747,851 101,728 1,794,088 ............................ 10,700 ............................ 139,262 ............................ 1,919,421 37,000 20,000 2,422,673 438,569 2,127,114 ............................ 371,650 379,091 469,269 1,288,176 ............................ 14,895,000 Conflict stabilization operations (OCO) ..................................................................................................................... Office of Inspector General (OCO) ............................................................................................................................. Embassy security, construction, and maintenance (OCO) ........................................................................................ Contributions to int’l organizations (OCO) ................................................................................................................ Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities, current year assessment (OCO) ....................................... Mechanism for Peace Operations Response (OCO) ................................................................................................... Broadcasting board of governors (OCO) .................................................................................................................... United States Institute of Peace [USIP] (OCO) .......................................................................................................... Operating expenses of USAID (OCO) .......................................................................................................................... Capital Investment Fund, USAID (OCO) ..................................................................................................................... International Disaster Assistance (OCO) ................................................................................................................... Transition Initiatives (OCO) ........................................................................................................................................ Complex Crises fund (OCO) ....................................................................................................................................... Economic Support Fund (OCO) ................................................................................................................................... Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia (OCO) .......................................................................................... Migration and Refugee assistance [MRA] (OCO) ...................................................................................................... United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund (OCO) .............................................................. International narcotics control and law enforcement (OCO) ..................................................................................... Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related programs [NADR] (OCO) ................................................... Peacekeeping Operations [PKO] (OCO) ...................................................................................................................... Foreign Military Financing program (OCO) ................................................................................................................ Economic Support Fund (rescission) (OCO) (Sec. 8005) ........................................................................................... Total, Title VIII, OCO ..................................................................................................................................... 2016 appropriation Diplomatic and consular programs (OCO) ................................................................................................................. (Worldwide security protection) (OCO) .............................................................................................................. (Transfer to other agencies) ............................................................................................................................. TITLE VIII—OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS [OCO] Item [In thousands of dollars] 14,894,989 ............................ 54,900 1,238,800 96,240 1,588,000 150,000 ............................ ............................ 98,460 133,840 1,832,000 62,600 20,000 3,672,153 ............................ 1,876,003 40,000 324,240 214,254 349,100 1,012,150 ............................ 2,132,249 (1,815,210) (¥5,000) Budget estimate 14,895,000 ............................ 54,900 1,238,800 96,240 1,588,000 ............................ ............................ ............................ 152,875 133,840 1,919,421 37,000 20,000 2,735,008 404,606 2,127,114 40,000 304,650 214,254 293,941 1,044,553 ¥165,000 2,654,798 (2,109,934) (¥5,000) Committee recommendation ............................ ............................ ¥11,700 ∂490,949 ¥5,488 ¥206,088 ............................ ¥10,700 ............................ ∂13,613 ∂133,840 ............................ ............................ ............................ ∂312,335 ¥33,963 ............................ ∂40,000 ¥67,000 ¥164,837 ¥175,328 ¥243,623 ¥165,000 ∂92,990 (∂143,302) (∂5,000) 2016 appropriation ∂11 ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ¥150,000 ............................ ............................ ∂54,415 ............................ ∂87,421 ¥25,600 ............................ ¥937,145 ∂404,606 ∂251,111 ............................ ¥19,590 ............................ ¥55,159 ∂32,403 ¥165,000 ∂522,549 (∂294,724) ............................ Budget estimate Senate Committee recommendation compared with (∂ or ¥) COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL) AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 AND BUDGET ESTIMATES AND AMOUNTS RECOMMENDED IN THE BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017—Continued 136 ............................ (1,180,000) (¥1,180,000) 52,833,900 (37,938,900) ............................ (14,895,000) ............................ (¥1,180,000) (40,000) (¥40,000) (75,000) (7,790,647) Total, Title IX, Other Matters ........................................................................................................................ Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................... Rescission of emergency funding ........................................................................................................ Grand Total ................................................................................................................................................... Appropriations ...................................................................................................................................... Emergency appropriations ................................................................................................................... Overseas contingency operations ........................................................................................................ Rescissions .......................................................................................................................................... Rescission of emergency funding ........................................................................................................ (By transfer) .................................................................................................................................................. (Transfer out) ................................................................................................................................................ (Limitation on administrative expenses) ...................................................................................................... (Limitation on callable capital) .................................................................................................................... Æ ............................ 1,180,000 ¥1,180,000 International Monetary fund quota increase ............................................................................................................. International Monetary fund quota increase (emergency) ......................................................................................... (Rescission of emergency appropriations) ........................................................................................................ International Monetary Program Multilateral Assistance TITLE IX—OTHER MATTERS 52,930,343 (38,035,354) ............................ (14,894,989) ............................ ............................ (60,000) (¥60,000) (70,000) (762,861) ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ 52,242,900 (37,347,900) ............................ (14,895,000) ............................ ............................ (60,000) (¥60,000) (70,000) (762,861) ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ¥687,443 (¥687,454) ............................ (∂11) ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ ¥591,000 (¥591,000) ............................ ............................ ............................ (∂1,180,000) (∂20,000) (¥20,000) (¥5,000) (¥7,027,786) ............................ ............................ ............................ ............................ (¥1,180,000) (∂1,180,000) ............................ ............................ ¥1,180,000 ∂1,180,000 137