DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Federal Funds

For expenses necessary for the administration of the Department of Justice, [$111,500,000] $125,896,000, of which not to exceed $4,000,000 for security and construction of Department of Justice facilities shall remain available until expended. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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Program direction and policy coordination.—The Attorney General of the United States is responsible for leading the Department of Justice in accomplishing its missions. The Attorney General is assisted by the Deputy Attorney General, the Associate Attorney General, Department policy-level officials, and the Justice Management Division. The General Administration appropriation provides the resources for the programs and operations of the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, the Associate Attorney General, and their Offices, several Senior Policy Offices, and the Justice Management Division.

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In 2013, the NDIC was proposed for elimination, and the resources and personnel required to maintain activities were included in the Drug Enforcement Administration Salaries and Expenses account. This transfer of activities is complete.

For necessary expenses for information sharing technology, including planning, development, deployment and departmental direction, [$31,000,000] $57,561,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the Attorney General may transfer up to $35,400,000 to this account, from funds made available to the Department of Justice in this Act for information technology, to remain available until expended, for enterprise-wide information technology initiatives: Provided further, That the transfer authority in the preceding proviso is in addition to any other transfer authority contained in this Act. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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Funding for the Justice Information Sharing Technology (JIST) account will provide for corporate investments in information technology (IT). Under the control of the DOJ Chief Information Officer, this centralized fund ensures that investments in information sharing technology are well-planned and aligned with the Department's overall IT strategy and enterprise architecture. The current major initiatives/projects are described below.

Cybersecurity (Cross Agency Priority Goal).—Enhancing cybersecurity remains a top priority for the Department and its leadership as DOJ supports a wide range of missions that include National Security, law enforcement, prosecution, and incarceration. For each of these critical missions, the systems that support them must be secured to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information, the availability of data and workflows crucial to mission execution, and the integrity of data guiding critical decision-making. For 2017, the Department devotes its enhancement request entirely toward cybersecurity further securing its posture at the enterprise level. In 2017, $26.4 million will be invested for Justice Security Operations Center; for the Identity, Credentialing, and Access Management (ICAM) program; to enhance information security and continuous monitoring; and for a stronger Insider Threat program.

Law Enforcement Information Sharing Program (LEISP).—LEISP is a Department-wide strategy to facilitate the sharing of information about terrorism, criminal activity, and threats to public safety. LEISP will implement the IT tools needed to facilitate timely, appropriate, and secure sharing of information across the law enforcement community.

IT Transformation.— IT Transformation is a long-term, multiyear commitment that implements shared IT infrastructure for the Department and shifts investments to the most efficient computing platforms, including shared services and next generation storage, hosting, networking, and facilities. This directly supports the Federal CIO's 25 Point Plan to Reform Federal IT Management and the Portfolio Stat (PSTAT) process, and aligns the Department's IT operations with the Federal Data Center Consolidation and Shared First initiatives. Work on these initiatives began in 2012, and consists of the following projects: a) e-mail consolidation; b) data center consolidation) mobility and remote access; and c) desktops. In 2017, DOJ will continue to leverage Schedule A hiring authority with a goal of bringing onboard more than 20 private sector IT subject matter experts to progress IT transformation already underway within OCIO. These experts, with varied skill sets from data architects, application hosting, and business intelligence will assist OCIO and component customers to move forward on respective IT initiatives in support of the DOJ mission. Additionally, the OCIO will leverage U.S. Digital Service expertise in its effort to drive innovation in key IT management areas, such as with Digital Acquisition Innovation Labs. OCIO will also continue to leverage its authority under FITARA, through the Department's IT Investment Review Council (DIRC) and Investment Review Board (DIRB), and through the TechStat process, to ensure that all Department IT projects and initiatives are meeting expected milestones and remain with project scope and budget.

Policy, Planning and Oversight.—JIST funds the Office of the CIO and the Policy & Planning Staff (PPS), which supports CIO management in complying with the Clinger-Cohen Act, the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations for federal information resource management. Within OCIO, PPS develops, implements, and oversees an integrated approach for effectively and efficiently planning and managing DOJ's information technology resources, including the creation of operational plans for JIST and monitoring the execution of funds against those plans. PPS is responsible for IT investment management including portfolio, program and project management. The investment management team manages the Department's IT investment and budget planning processes; develops and maintains the Department's general IT program policy and guidance documents; and coordinates the activities of the DIRB DIRC. In addition, PPS performs reviews to examine planned IT acquisitions and procurements to ensure alignment with the Department's IT strategies, policies, and its enterprise road map.

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In 2013, operational and maintenance funding for legacy radio networks was transferred back to the participating components. The management of this program shifted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), including resources for developing new technologies as well as improving and upgrading radio infrastructure. The transfer of activities is complete.

For expenses necessary for the administration of pardon and clemency petitions and immigration-related activities, [$426,791,000] $437,444,000, of which $4,000,000 shall be derived by transfer from the Executive Office for Immigration Review fees deposited in the "Immigration Examinations Fee" account: Provided, That of the amount available for the Executive Office for Immigration Review, not to exceed $15,000,000 shall remain available until expended. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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This program includes the Office of the Pardon Attorney (OPA) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). The Pardon Attorney receives, reviews, and prepares recommendations to the President for all petitions for executive clemency, i.e., commutation of sentences and pardons, submitted by persons convicted of Federal crimes. EOIR was created on January 9, 1983 through an internal Department of Justice (DOJ) reorganization that combined the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) with the Immigration Judge function. Besides establishing EOIR as a separate agency within DOJ, this reorganization made the Immigration Courts independent of the agency charged with enforcement of federal immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer was added in 1987. EOIR is headed by a Director, appointed by the Attorney General, who oversees 57 Immigration Courts nationwide, BIA, and the headquarters organization located in Falls Church.

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In 2013, the Office of the Federal Detention Trustee merged with the U.S. Marshals Service. The costs associated with the care of Federal detainees are now funded through the U.S. Marshals Service-Federal Prisoner Detention appropriation.

For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General, [$93,709,000] $97,814,000, including not to exceed $10,000 to meet unforeseen emergencies of a confidential character. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) was statutorily established in the Department of Justice on April 14, 1989. The OIG investigates alleged violations of criminal and civil laws, regulations, and ethical standards arising from the conduct of the Department's employees. The OIG provides leadership and assists management in promoting integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness within the Department and in its financial, contractual, and grant relationships with others. Also by statute, the OIG reports to the Attorney General, the Congress, and the public on a semiannual basis regarding its significant activities.

The Audit function is responsible for independent audits and reviews of Department organizations, programs, functions, computer security and information technology systems, and financial statement audits. The Audit function also conducts or reviews external audits of expenditures made under Department contracts, grants, and other agreements.

The Investigations function investigates allegations of civil rights violations, bribery, fraud, abuse and violations of other laws, rules, and procedures that govern Department employees, contractors, and grantees. This function also develops these cases for criminal prosecution, civil action, or administrative action. In some instances, the OIG refers allegations to components within the Department and requests notification of their findings and of any disciplinary action taken.

The Evaluation and Inspections function conducts analyses and makes recommendations to decision makers for improvements in Department programs, policies, and procedures. In addition, this function also conducts shorter and more time-sensitive reviews and evaluations to provide managers with early warnings about possible program deficiencies.

The Oversight and Review function investigates allegations of significant interest to the American public and the Congress and of vital importance to the Department.

The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice to OIG management and staff. It also drafts memoranda on issues of law; prepares administrative subpoenas; represents the OIG in personnel, contractual, ethics, and legal matters; and responds to Freedom of Information Act requests.

The Management and Planning function provides advice to OIG senior leadership on administrative and fiscal policy and assists OIG components in the areas of budget formulation and execution, security, personnel, training, travel, procurement, property management, information technology, computer network communications, telecommunications, records management, quality assurance, internal controls, and general support.

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The Working Capital Fund finances, on a reimbursable basis, those administrative services that can be performed more efficiently at the Department level.

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Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the United States Parole Commission as authorized, [$13,308,000] $14,000,000: Provided, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, upon the expiration of a term of office of a Commissioner, the Commissioner may continue to act until a successor has been appointed. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The United States Parole Commission is responsible for (1) making parole release and revocation decisions for all parole-eligible Federal and District of Columbia Code offenders; (2) setting and enforcing the conditions of supervised release for District of Columbia Code offenders; (3) making release decisions for United States citizens convicted of a crime in another country who voluntarily return to the United States for service of sentence; (4) performing parole-related functions for certain military and state offenders; and (5) exercising decision-making authority over state offenders who are on the state probation or parole, and are transferred to Federal authorities under the witness security program.

The Parole Commission works to reduce offender recidivism rates by implementing new revocation guidelines and establishing alternatives to incarceration for low-risk, non-violent offenders. In addition, the Commission seeks to improve the rehabilitation process by monitoring an effective offender supervision program through U.S. and District of Columbia probation officers and through research studies that evaluate the effectiveness of offender supervision programs. The Parole Commission has oversight responsibility for the supervision of District of Columbia parolees and supervised releases under the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act (P.L. 105–33).

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For expenses necessary for the legal activities of the Department of Justice, not otherwise provided for, including not to exceed $20,000 for expenses of collecting evidence, to be expended under the direction of, and to be accounted for solely under the certificate of, the Attorney General; and rent of private or Government-owned space in the District of Columbia, [$893,000,000] $957,423,000, of which not to exceed $20,000,000 for litigation support contracts shall remain available until expended: Provided, That of the amount provided for INTERPOL Washington dues payments, not to exceed $685,000 shall remain available until expended: Provided further, That of the total amount appropriated, not to exceed $9,000 shall be available to INTERPOL Washington for official reception and representation expenses and not to exceed $9,000 shall be available to the Criminal Division for official reception and representation expenses: Provided further, That notwithstanding section 205 of this Act, upon a determination by the Attorney General that emergent circumstances require additional funding for litigation activities of the Civil Division, the Attorney General may transfer such amounts to "Salaries and Expenses, General Legal Activities" from available appropriations for the current fiscal year for the Department of Justice, as may be necessary to respond to such circumstances: Provided further, That any transfer pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be treated as a reprogramming under section [505] 504 of this Act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section: Provided further, That of the amount appropriated, such sums as may be necessary shall be available to the Civil Rights Division for salaries and expenses associated with the election monitoring program under [section 8 of] the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (52 U.S.C. [10305] 10301 et seq.) and to reimburse the Office of Personnel Management for such salaries and expenses: Provided further, That of the amounts provided under this heading for the election monitoring program, $3,390,000 shall remain available until expended.

In addition, for reimbursement of expenses of the Department of Justice associated with processing cases under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, not to exceed [$9,358,000] $11,970,000, to be appropriated from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Trust Fund. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The following legal activities of the Department are financed from this appropriation:

Supreme Court proceedings and appellate matters.—The Office of Solicitor General conducts substantially all litigation on behalf of the United States and its agencies in the Supreme Court of the United States, approves decisions to appeal and seek further review in cases involving the United States in the lower Federal courts, and supervises the handling of litigation in the Federal appellate courts.

General tax matters.—The mission of the Tax Division is to enforce the nation's tax laws fully, fairly, and consistently, through both criminal and civil litigation, in order to promote voluntary compliance with the tax laws, maintain public confidence in the integrity of the tax system, and promote the sound development of the law.

Criminal matters.—The Criminal Division develops, enforces, and supervises the application of all Federal criminal laws, except those specifically assigned to other divisions. The mission of the Criminal Division is to identify and respond to critical and emerging national and international criminal threats, and to lead the enforcement, regulatory, and intelligence communities in a coordinated nationwide response to reduce those threats.

Claims, customs, and general civil matters.— The Civil Division represents the Federal Government in civil litigation to defend Federal statutes, regulations, and policies, and to avoid payment of unjustified monetary claims. It also investigates and pursues perpetrators of financial, economic, health care, and other forms of fraud to recover billions of dollars owed to the Federal Government. Examples of non-monetary litigation include the defense of thousands of challenges to immigration enforcement decisions and to Federal activities involving counterterrorism, as well as enforcement of consumer protection laws.

Environment and natural resource matters.—The Environment and Natural Resources Division enforces the Nation's civil and criminal environmental laws and defends environmental challenges to Government action. Additionally, the Division represents the United States in virtually all matters concerning the use and development of the Nation's natural resources and public lands, wildlife protection, Indian rights and claims, worker safety, animal welfare, and the acquisition of Federal property.

Legal opinions.—The Office of Legal Counsel provides written opinions and oral advice in response to requests from the Counsel to the President, the various agencies of the executive branch, and offices within the Department, including the offices of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General.

Civil rights matters.—This program enforces the Nation's Federal civil rights laws. Through the enforcement of a wide range of anti-discrimination laws, the Division gives meaning to our Nation's promise of equal opportunity. The Division works to uphold and defend the civil and constitutional rights of all individuals, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces Federal statutes that prohibit discrimination and provide a remedy for constitutional violations.

INTERPOL Washington.—This program is the United States National Central Bureau and designated representative to INTERPOL on behalf of the Attorney General. Its mission includes, but is not limited to, facilitating international police cooperation; transmitting criminal justice, humanitarian and other law enforcement related information between U.S. law enforcement authorities and their foreign counterparts, and coordinating and integrating information for investigations of an international nature.

Reimbursable programs.—This reflects reimbursable funding for the following:

Civil Division.—For litigating cases under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, and for litigating a number of extraordinarily large cases on behalf of the United States;

Criminal Division.—For activities related to healthcare fraud and drug prosecutions, international training programs and asset forfeiture related activities;

Environment and Natural Resources Division.—From numerous client agencies for personnel, automated litigation support and litigation consultant services for a variety of environmental, natural resource, land acquisition, and Native American cases, including from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Superfund enforcement litigation; and,

Civil Rights Division.—For activities related to the Division's Complaint Adjudication Office and Health Care Fraud activities.

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For expenses necessary for the enforcement of antitrust and kindred laws, [$164,977,000] $180,506,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, fees collected for premerger notification filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (15 U.S.C. 18a), regardless of the year of collection (and estimated to be [$124,000,000] $128,000,000 in fiscal year [2016] 2017), shall be retained and used for necessary expenses in this appropriation, and shall remain available until expended: Provided further, That the sum herein appropriated from the general fund shall be reduced as such offsetting collections are received during fiscal year [2016] 2017, so as to result in a final fiscal year [2016] 2017 appropriation from the general fund estimated at [$40,977,000] $52,506,000. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The Antitrust Division administers and enforces antitrust and related statutes. This program primarily involves the investigation of suspected violations of the antitrust laws, the conduct of civil and criminal proceedings in the Federal courts, and the maintenance of competitive conditions.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division are responsible for reviewing corporate mergers to ensure they do not promote anticompetitive practices. Revenue collected from pre-merger filing fees, known as Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) fees, are collected by the FTC and split evenly between the two agencies. In 2017, the Antitrust Division will continue to collect filing fees for pre-merger notifications and will retain these fees for expenditure in support of its programs. The Budget proposes to increase the HSR fees and index them for the percentage annual change in the gross national product. The fee proposal would also create a new merger fee category for mergers valued at over $1 billion. Under the proposal, the fee increase would take effect in 2018.

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For necessary expenses of the Offices of the United States Attorneys, including inter-governmental and cooperative agreements, [$2,000,000,000] $2,074,402,000: Provided, That of the total amount appropriated, not to exceed $7,200 shall be available for official reception and representation expenses: Provided further, That not to exceed $25,000,000 shall remain available until expended: Provided further, That each United States Attorney shall establish or participate in a task force on human trafficking. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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There are 94 United States Attorneys' Offices located throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. The 93 U.S. Attorneys (Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are under the direction of a single U.S. Attorney) prosecute criminal offenses against the United States, represent the Government in civil actions in which the United States is concerned, and initiate proceedings for the collection of fines, penalties, and forfeitures owed to the United States. For 2017, the U.S. Attorneys request $27 million to support eDiscovery activities, countering violent extremism efforts, and hiring additional Prevention and Reentry Coordinators to help reduce recidivism, prevent crime, and create better outcomes for at-risk individuals.

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For expenses necessary to carry out the activities of the Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, including services as authorized by section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, [$2,374,000] $2,409,000. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The Foreign Claims Settlement Commission adjudicates the claims of American nationals (individuals and corporations) arising out of the nationalization, expropriation or other taking of their property, or injury, caused by foreign governments and which are paid out of foreign government funds, pursuant to the International Claims Settlement Act of 1949 and other statutes. In 2017, the Commission will continue to administer the Iraq Claims Program in accordance with the October 7, 2014 referral by the Department of the State; the Libya Claims Program in accordance with the U.S.-Libya Claims Settlement Agreement of August 14, 2008, and the Libyan Claims Resolution Act (LCRA), passed by Congress and signed into law on August 4, 2008; and the Albania Claims Program in accordance with the 1995 United States-Albanian Claims Settlement Agreement.

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For necessary expenses of the United States Marshals Service, [$1,230,581,000] $1,275,156,000, of which not to exceed $6,000 shall be available for official reception and representation expenses, and not to exceed $15,000,000 shall remain available until expended. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The Federal Government is represented by a United States Marshal in each of the 94 judicial districts. The primary mission of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) is to protect, defend and enforce the American justice system by providing security of Federal court facilities and the safety of judges and other court personnel; apprehending fugitives and non-compliant sex offenders; exercising custody of Federal prisoners and providing for their security and transportation from arrest to incarceration; assuring the safety of protected government witnesses and their families; executing Federal warrants and court orders; managing seized assets acquired through illegal means and providing custody, management and disposal of forfeited assets. The USMS is the principal support force in the Federal judicial system and an integral part of the Federal law enforcement community.

Other Federal funds are derived from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts for the judicial facility security program, the Assets Forfeiture Fund for seized assets management and disposal, the Fees and Expenses of Witnesses appropriation for protected witnesses' security and relocation, the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Program for multi-agency drug investigations, and the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Centers for Disease Control for security services. Non-Federal funds are derived from State and local governments for witness protection and the transportation of prisoners pursuant to State writs, as well as fees collected from service of civil process and sales associated with judicial orders.

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For construction in space controlled, occupied or utilized by the United States Marshals Service for prisoner holding and related support, [$15,000,000] $10,000,000, to remain available until expended. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The Construction appropriation provides resources to modify spaces controlled, occupied and/or utilized by the United States Marshals Service for prisoner holding and related support.

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For necessary expenses related to United States prisoners in the custody of the United States Marshals Service as authorized by section 4013 of title 18, United States Code, [$1,454,414,000] $1,504,009,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That not to exceed $20,000,000 shall be considered "funds appropriated for State and local law enforcement assistance" pursuant to section 4013(b) of title 18, United States Code: Provided further, That the United States Marshals Service shall be responsible for managing the Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System: Provided further, That any unobligated balances available from funds appropriated under the heading "General Administration, Detention Trustee" shall be transferred to and merged with the appropriation under this heading.

Of the unobligated balances from prior year appropriations available under this heading, $24,000,000 are hereby permanently cancelled: Provided, That no amounts may be cancelled from amounts that were designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The Federal Prisoner Detention (FPD) account is responsible for the costs associated with the care of Federal detainees in the custody of the United States Marshals Service (USMS). The USMS must ensure the safe, secure, and humane confinement of persons in its custody while allowing unimpeded prisoner transportation operations. The FPD account provides for the care of Federal detainees in private, State, and local facilities, which includes housing, subsistence, transportation, medical care, and medical guard service.

For 2017, FPD requests funding for housing, medical, and transportation costs associated with the projected USMS detention population. The Federal Government utilizes various methods to house detainees. Detention bed space for Federal detainees is acquired to maximize efficiency and effectiveness for the Government through: (1) Federally-owned and managed detention facilities, where the Government has paid for construction and operation of the facility (funded in the Federal Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) account); (2) Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with State and local jurisdictions, whose excess prison and jail bed capacity is utilized and paid via a daily rate; and (3) Private performance-based contract facilities, where a daily rate is paid. Over three-quarters of the USMS's Federally detained population will likely be housed in State, local, and private facilities.

The USMS continues to look for efficiencies and cost reductions and avoidance in detention through process and infrastructure improvements. The costs associated with these efforts will be funded from the FPD account. Improvements to date include implementation of eDesignate, which was developed to provide a more efficient workflow between the U.S. Courts, the USMS, and the BOP; establishment of Regional Transfer Centers and Ground Transfer Centers to accelerate the movement of prisoners to a designated BOP facility; and increased use of detention alternatives by providing funding to the Federal Judiciary to support alternatives to pretrial detention, such as electronic monitoring, halfway house placement, and drug testing and treatment. The USMS will continue to identify issues and develop solutions to drive further efficiencies.

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For fees and expenses of witnesses, for expenses of contracts for the procurement and supervision of expert witnesses, for private counsel expenses, including advances, and for expenses of foreign counsel, $270,000,000, to remain available until expended, of which not to exceed $16,000,000 is for construction of buildings for protected witness safesites; not to exceed $3,000,000 is for the purchase and maintenance of armored and other vehicles for witness security caravans; and not to exceed $13,000,000 is for the purchase, installation, maintenance, and upgrade of secure telecommunications equipment and a secure automated information network to store and retrieve the identities and locations of protected witnesses: Provided, That amounts made available under this heading may not be transferred pursuant to section 205 of this Act. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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This appropriation is used to pay fees and expenses of witnesses who appear on behalf of the Government in litigation in which the United States is a party. The United States Attorneys, the United States Marshals Service, and the Department's six litigating divisions are served by this appropriation.

Fees and expenses of witnesses.—Pays the fees and expenses associated with the presentation of testimony on behalf of the United States for fact witnesses, who testify as to events or facts about which they have personal knowledge, and for expert witnesses, who provide technical or scientific testimony. This program also pays the fees of physicians and psychiatrists who examine accused persons upon order of the court to determine their mental competency.

Protection of witnesses.—Pays subsistence and other costs to ensure the safety of Government witnesses whose testimony on behalf of the United States places them or their families in jeopardy.

Victim compensation fund.—Pays restitution to any victim of a crime committed by a protected witness who causes or threatens death or serious bodily injury.

Private counsel.—Pays private counsel retained to represent Government employees who are sued, charged, or subpoenaed for actions taken while performing their official duties (private counsel expenditures may be authorized for congressional testimony as well as for litigation in instances where Government counsel is precluded from representing the employee or private counsel is otherwise appropriate).

Foreign Counsel.—Allows the Civil Division, which is authorized to oversee litigation in foreign courts, to pay legal expenses of foreign counsel, retained and supervised by the Department of Justice, who represent the United States in cases filed in foreign courts.

Alternative Dispute Resolution.—Pays the costs of providing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services in instances wherein the Department has taken the initiative to use such services and wherein the courts have directed the parties to attempt a settlement using mediation or some other ADR process.

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For necessary expenses of the Community Relations Service, [$14,446,000] $18,990,000: Provided, That notwithstanding section 205 of this Act, upon a determination by the Attorney General that emergent circumstances require additional funding for conflict resolution and violence prevention activities of the Community Relations Service, the Attorney General may transfer such amounts to the Community Relations Service, from available appropriations for the current fiscal year for the Department of Justice, as may be necessary to respond to such circumstances: Provided further, That any transfer pursuant to the preceding proviso shall be treated as a reprogramming under section [505] 504 of this Act and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section. (Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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