Compensation of Members, Senate SENATEExpense AllowancesFor expense allowances of the Vice President, $18,760; the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, $37,520; Majority Leader of the Senate, $39,920; Minority Leader of the Senate, $39,920; Majority Whip of the Senate, $9,980; Minority Whip of the Senate, $9,980; Chairmen of the Majority and Minority Conference Committees, $4,690 for each Chairman; and Chairmen of the Majority and Minority Policy Committees, $4,690 for each Chairman; in all, $174,840.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Representation Allowances for the Majority and Minority Leaders Representation Allowances for the Majority and Minority LeadersFor representation allowances of the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate, $14,070 for each such Leader; in all, $28,140.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Salaries, Officers and Employees Salaries, officers and employeesFor compensation of officers, employees, and others as authorized by law, including agency contributions, $179,185,311$186,260,812, which shall be paid from this appropriation without regard to the following limitations:Office of the Vice PresidentFor the Office of the Vice President, $2,417,248$2,474,248.Office of the President Pro TemporeFor the Office of the President Pro Tempore, $723,466$741,466.Offices of the Majority and Minority LeadersFor Offices of the Majority and Minority Leaders, $5,255,576$5,377,576.Offices of the Majority and Minority WhipsFor Offices of the Majority and Minority Whips, $3,359,424$3,439,424.Committee on AppropriationsFor salaries of the Committee on Appropriations, $15,142,000$15,142,000.Conference CommitteesFor the Conference of the Majority and the Conference of the Minority, at rates of compensation to be fixed by the Chairman of each such committee, $1,658,000$1,698,000 for each such committee; in all, $3,316,000$3,396,000.Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the Majority and the Conference of the MinorityFor Offices of the Secretaries of the Conference of the Majority and the Conference of the Minority, $817,402$839,402.Policy CommitteesFor salaries of the Majority Policy Committee and the Minority Policy Committee, $1,692,905$1,732,905 for each such committee; in all, $3,385,810$3,465,810.Office of the ChaplainFor Office of the Chaplain, $436,886$447,886.Office of the SecretaryFor Office of the Secretary, $24,772,000$25,339,000.Office of the Sergeant at Arms and DoorkeeperFor Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, $69,000,000$72,500,000.Offices of the Secretaries for the Majority and MinorityFor Offices of the Secretary for the Majority and the Secretary for the Minority, $1,762,000$1,804,000.Agency Contributions and Related ExpensesFor agency contributions for employee benefits, as authorized by law, and related expenses, $48,797,499$51,294,000.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate Office of the Legislative Counsel of the SenateFor salaries and expenses of the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate, $5,408,500$5,842,300.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Salaries, Officers and Employees Office of Senate Legal Counsel Office of Senate Legal CounselFor salaries and expenses of the Office of Senate Legal Counsel, $1,120,000 $1,144,000.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority of the Senate Expense Allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, and Secretaries for the Majority and Minority of the SenateFor expense allowances of the Secretary of the Senate, $7,110; Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, $7,110; Secretary for the Majority of the Senate, $7,110; Secretary for the Minority of the Senate, $7,110; in all, $28,440.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Senate Contingent Expenses of the Senate Contingent Expenses of the SenateInquiries and InvestigationsFor expenses of inquiries and investigations ordered by the Senate, or conducted under paragraph 1 of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, section 112 of the Supplemental Appropriations and Rescission Act, 1980 (Public Law 96–304), and Senate Resolution 281, 96th Congress, agreed to March 11, 1980, $133,265,000 $135,799,075, of which $26,650,000 $26,650,000 shall remain available until September 30, 20182019.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Expenses of the United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Expenses of the United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics ControlFor expenses of the United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, $508,000$520,000.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Secretary of the SenateFor expenses of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, $8,750,000$10,250,000, of which $4,350,000 shall remain available until September 30, 20202021, and of which $2,500,000$4,000,000 shall remain available until expended.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the SenateFor expenses of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, $130,000,000$128,535,000, which shall remain available until September 30, 20202021.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Miscellaneous ItemsFor miscellaneous items, $21,390,270$20,870,349, which shall remain available until September 30, 20182019.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Inquiries and Investigations Inquiries and Investigations Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense AccountFor Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account, $390,000,000 $445,933,464, of which $19,121,212 $21,850,740 shall remain available until September 30, 20182019.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Official Mail CostsFor expenses necessary for official mail costs of the Senate, $300,000.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate Congressional Use of Foreign Currency, Senate Administrative ProvisionsRequiring Amounts Remaining in Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account to Be Used for Deficit Reduction or to Reduce the Federal Debt1Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any amounts appropriated under this Act under the heading "Senate" under the heading "Contingent Expenses of the Senate" under the heading "Senators' Official Personnel and Office Expense Account" shall be available for obligation only during the fiscal year or fiscal years for which such amounts are made available. Any unexpended balances under such allowances remaining after the end of the period of availability shall be returned to the Treasury in accordance with the undesignated paragraph under the center heading "General Provision" under chapter XI of the Third Supplemental Appropriation Act, 1957 (2 U.S.C. 4107) and used for deficit reduction (or, if there is no Federal budget deficit after all such payments have been made, for reducing the Federal debt, in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury considers appropriate).Authority for transfer of funds2Section 1 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1991 (2 U.S.C. 6153) is amended—1by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively;2by inserting after subsection (b) the following:"(c)"(1) The Chaplain of the Senate may, during any fiscal year, at the election of the Chaplain of the Senate, transfer funds from the appropriation account for salaries for the Office of the Chaplain of the Senate to the account, within the contingent fund of the Senate, from which expenses are payable for the Office of the Chaplain."(2) The Chaplain of the Senate may, during any fiscal year, at the election of the Chaplain of the Senate, transfer funds from the appropriation account for expenses, within the contingent fund of the Senate, for the Office of the Chaplain to the account from which salaries are payable for the Office of the Chaplain of the Senate.";3in subsection (d), as so redesignated—Ain paragraph (1), by inserting "or the Office of the Chaplain of the Senate, as the case may be," after "such committee" each place it appears; andBin paragraph (2), by inserting "or the Chaplain of the Senate, as the case may be," after "the Chairman"; and4in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by inserting "or the Chaplain of the Senate, as the case may be," after "The Chairman of a committee".(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Compensation of Members and Related Administrative Expenses Salaries and ExpensesFor salaries and expenses of the House of Representatives, $1,180,736,000 $1,187,310,000, as follows:House Leadership OfficesFor salaries and expenses, as authorized by law, $22,278,891, including: Office of the Speaker, $6,645,417, including $25,000 for official expenses of the Speaker; Office of the Majority Floor Leader, $2,180,048, including $10,000 for official expenses of the Majority Leader; Office of the Minority Floor Leader, $7,114,471, including $10,000 for official expenses of the Minority Leader; Office of the Majority Whip, including the Chief Deputy Majority Whip, $1,886,632, including $5,000 for official expenses of the Majority Whip; Office of the Minority Whip, including the Chief Deputy Minority Whip, $1,459,639, including $5,000 for official expenses of the Minority Whip; Republican Conference, $1,505,426; Democratic Caucus, $1,487,258: Provided, That such amount for salaries and expenses shall remain available from January 3, 20162017 until January 2, 20172018.Members' Representational AllowancesIncluding Members' Clerk Hire, Official Expenses of Members, and Official MailFor Members' representational allowances, including Members' clerk hire, official expenses, and official mail, $554,317,732.Committee EmployeesStanding Committees, Special and SelectFor salaries and expenses of standing committees, special and select, authorized by House resolutions, $123,903,173$127,053,373: Provided, That such amount shall remain available for such salaries and expenses until December 31, 20162018, except that $3,150,200 of such amount shall remain available until expended for committee room upgrading.Committee on AppropriationsFor salaries and expenses of the Committee on Appropriations, $23,271,004, including studies and examinations of executive agencies and temporary personal services for such committee, to be expended in accordance with section 202(b) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 and to be available for reimbursement to agencies for services performed: Provided, That such amount shall remain available for such salaries and expenses until December 31, 20162018.Salaries, Officers and EmployeesFor compensation and expenses of officers and employees, as authorized by law, $178,531,768$181,756,000, including: for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Clerk, including the positions of the Chaplain and the Historian, and including not more than $25,000 for official representation and reception expenses, of which not more than $20,000 is for the Family Room and not more than $2,000 is for the Office of the Chaplain, $24,980,898$26,411,000; for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms, including the position of Superintendent of Garages and the Office of Emergency Management, and including not more than $3,000 for official representation and reception expenses, $14,827,120$15,571,000 of which $4,784,229$5,618,902 shall remain available until expended; for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer including not more than $3,000 for official representation and reception expenses, $117,165,000, of which $1,350,000$2,120,000 shall remain available until expended; for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Inspector General, $4,741,809$4,987,000; for salaries and expenses of the Office of General Counsel, $1,413,450$1,451,000; for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Parliamentarian, including the Parliamentarian, $2,000 for preparing the Digest of Rules, and not more than $1,000 for official representation and reception expenses, $1,974,606$2,010,000; for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the House, $3,119,766$3,182,000; for salaries and expenses of the Office of the Legislative Counsel of the House, $8,352,975$8,979,000; for salaries and expenses of the Office of Interparliamentary Affairs, $814,069$814,000; for other authorized employees, $1,142,075$1,186,000.Allowances and ExpensesFor allowances and expenses as authorized by House resolution or law, $278,433,432$278,633,000, including: supplies, materials, administrative costs and Federal tort claims, $3,625,236$3,625,000; official mail for committees, leadership offices, and administrative offices of the House, $190,486$190,000; Government contributions for health, retirement, Social Security, and other applicable employee benefits, $251,629,425$251,630,000, to remain available until March 31, 20172018; Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, $16,217,008$16,217,000, of which $5,000,000 shall remain available until expended; transition activities for new members and staff, $2,084,000, to remain available until expended; Wounded Warrior Program, $2,500,000, to remain available until expended; Office of Congressional Ethics, $1,467,030$1,667,000; and miscellaneous items including purchase, exchange, maintenance, repair and operation of House motor vehicles, interparliamentary receptions, and gratuities to heirs of deceased employees of the House, $720,247$720,000.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Congressional Use of Foreign Currency, House of Representatives ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Administrative ProvisionsRequiring Amounts Remaining in Members' Representational Allowances To Be Used for Deficit Reduction or To Reduce the Federal Debt101aNotwithstanding any other provision of law, any amounts appropriated under this Act for "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES—Salaries and Expenses—Members' Representational Allowances" shall be available only for fiscal year 20162017. Any amount remaining after all payments are made under such allowances for fiscal year 20162017 shall be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction (or, if there is no Federal budget deficit after all such payments have been made, for reducing the Federal debt, in such manner as the Secretary of the Treasury considers appropriate).bRegulations.—The Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives shall have authority to prescribe regulations to carry out this section.cDefinition.—As used in this section, the term "Member of the House of Representatives" means a Representative in, or a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.delivery of bills and resolutions102None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to deliver a printed copy of a bill, joint resolution, or resolution to the office of a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) unless the Member requests a copy.delivery of congressional record103None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to deliver a printed copy of any version of the Congressional Record to the office of a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress).limitation on amount available to lease vehicles104None of the funds made available in this Act may be used by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to make any payments from any Members' Representational Allowance for the leasing of a vehicle, excluding mobile district offices, in an aggregate amount that exceeds $1,000 for the vehicle in any month.limitation on printed copies of u.s. code to house105None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to provide an aggregate number of more than 50 printed copies of any edition of the United States Code to all offices of the House of Representatives.delivery of reports of disbursements106None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to deliver a printed copy of the report of disbursements for the operations of the House of Representatives under section 106 of the House of Representatives Administrative Reform Technical Corrections Act (2 U.S.C. 5535) to the office of a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress).delivery of daily calendar107None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to deliver to the office of a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress) a printed copy of the Daily Calendar of the House of Representatives which is prepared by the Clerk of the House of Representatives.delivery of congressional pictorial directory108None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to deliver a printed copy of the Congressional Pictorial Directory to the office of a Member of the House of Representatives (including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress).(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) All Other General Fund Proprietary Receipts Including Budget Clearing Accounts Joint Committee on Taxation Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies of 2013 Joint congressional committee on inaugural ceremonies of 2017For salaries and expenses associated with conducting the inaugural ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States, January 20, 2017, in accordance with such program as may be adopted by the joint congressional committee authorized to conduct the inaugural ceremonies of 2017, $1,250,000 to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate and to remain available until September 30, 2017: Provided, That funds made available under this heading shall be available for payment, on a direct or reimbursable basis, whether incurred on, before, or after, October 1, 2016: Provided further, That the compensation of any employee of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate who has been designated to perform service with respect to the inaugural ceremonies of 2017 shall continue to be paid by the Committee on Rules and Administration, but the account from which such staff member is paid may be reimbursed for the services of the staff member out of funds made available under this heading: Provided further, That there are authorized to be paid from the appropriations account for "Expenses of Inquiries and Investigations" of the Senate such sums as may be necessary, without fiscal year limitation, for agency contributions related to the compensation of employees of the joint congressional committee.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Joint Economic CommitteeFor salaries and expenses of the Joint Economic Committee, $4,203,000, to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Joint Committee on Taxation Joint committee on taxationFor salaries and expenses of the Joint Committee on Taxation, $10,095,000 $11,540,000, to be disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.For other joint items, as follows:(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Office of the Attending Physician Office of the Attending Physician Office of the Attending PhysicianFor medical supplies, equipment, and contingent expenses of the emergency rooms, and for the Attending Physician and his assistants, including:(1) an allowance of $2,175 per month to the Attending Physician;(2) an allowance of $1,300 per month to the Senior Medical Officer;(3) an allowance of $725 per month each to three medical officers while on duty in the Office of the Attending Physician;(4) an allowance of $725 per month to 2 assistants and $580 per month each not to exceed 11 assistants on the basis heretofore provided for such assistants; and(5) $2,692,000 $2,780,000 for reimbursement to the Department of the Navy for expenses incurred for staff and equipment assigned to the Office of the Attending Physician, which shall be advanced and credited to the applicable appropriation or appropriations from which such salaries, allowances, and other expenses are payable and shall be available for all the purposes thereof, $3,784,000 $3,838,000, to be disbursed by the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Office of Congressional Accessibility Services Office of Congressional Accessibility Services Office of Congressional Accessibility ServicesSalaries and ExpensesFor salaries and expenses of the Office of Congressional Accessibility Services, $1,400,000 $1,429,000, to be disbursed by the Secretary of the Senate.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) SalariesFor salaries of employees of the Capitol Police, including overtime, hazardous duty pay, and Government contributions for health, retirement, social security, professional liability insurance, and other applicable employee benefits, $309,000,000 $333,128,000 of which overtime shall not exceed $30,928,000 $35,335,000 unless the Committees on Appropriations of the House and Senate are notified, to be disbursed by the Chief of the Capitol Police or his designee.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 002–0477–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Salaries (Direct)288309333
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation286309333
1121Appropriations transferred from other acct [002–0476]3
1160Appropriation, discretionary (total)289309333
1930Total budgetary resources available289309333
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940Unobligated balance expiring–1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1121522
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts288309333
3011Obligations incurred, expired accounts4
3020Outlays (gross)–289–302–332
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year152223
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year121522
3200Obligated balance, end of year152223
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross289309333
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority277287310
4011Outlays from discretionary balances121522
4020Outlays, gross (total)289302332
4180Budget authority, net (total)289309333
4190Outlays, net (total)289302332
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 002–0477–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent215231248
12.1Civilian personnel benefits737885
99.9Total new obligations288309333
Employment SummaryIdentification code 002–0477–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment2,0882,2662,338
general expensesFor necessary expenses of the Capitol Police, including motor vehicles, communications and other equipment, security equipment and installation, uniforms, weapons, supplies, materials, training, medical services, forensic services, stenographic services, personal and professional services, the employee assistance program, the awards program, postage, communication services, travel advances, relocation of instructor and liaison personnel for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and not more than $5,000 to be expended on the certification of the Chief of the Capitol Police in connection with official representation and reception expenses, $66,000,000 $76,460,000, to be disbursed by the Chief of the Capitol Police or his designee: Provided, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the cost of basic training for the Capitol Police at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for fiscal year 20162017 shall be paid by the Secretary of Homeland Security from funds available to the Department of Homeland Security.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 002–0476–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001General Expenses (Direct)586676
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 181012
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation616676
1120Appropriations transferred to other acct [002–0477]–3
1160Appropriation, discretionary (total)586676
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected222
1701Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources111
1750Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)333
1900Budget authority (total)616979
1930Total budgetary resources available697991
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940Unobligated balance expiring–1–1–1
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year101214
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1393814
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts586676
3020Outlays (gross)–55–90–87
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–4
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year38143
Uncollected payments:
3060Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1–1–2
3070Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired–1–1–1
3090Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year–1–2–3
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year393712
3200Obligated balance, end of year3712
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross616979
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority285259
4011Outlays from discretionary balances273828
4020Outlays, gross (total)559087
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030Federal sources–2–2–2
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired–1–1–1
4070Budget authority, net (discretionary)586676
4080Outlays, net (discretionary)538885
4180Budget authority, net (total)586676
4190Outlays, net (total)538885
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 002–0476–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
21.0Travel and transportation of persons101413
23.3Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges333
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources303336
26.0Supplies and materials345
31.0Equipment121219
99.9Total new obligations586676
Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 002–0461–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1111
1930Total budgetary resources available111
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year111
4180Budget authority, net (total)
4190Outlays, net (total)
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Administrative ProvisionsDEPOSIT OF REIMBURSEMENTS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE In general.—Section 2802(a)(1) of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 1905(a)(1)) is amended by striking "District of Columbia)" and inserting the following: "District of Columbia), and from any other source in the case of assistance provided in connection with an activity that was not sponsored by Congress".Conforming amendment.—Section 2802(a)(2) of such Act (2 U.S.C. 1905(a)(2)) is amended by striking "law enforcement assistance to any Federal, State, or local government agency (including any agency of the District of Columbia)" and inserting "any law enforcement assistance for which reimbursement described in paragraph (1) is made".Effective date.—The amendments made by this section shall only apply with respect to any reimbursement received before, on, or after the date of the enactment of the Act.2 U.S.C. 1906 is amended by inserting "and acceptance" after "Disposal" in the title, by inserting ", including disposed, forfeited, voluntarily abandoned and unclaimed property" after "surplus or obsolete property" and by inserting "and the Capitol Police may accept the surplus or obsolete property of federal agencies upon notification to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate" after "method" in subsection (a). (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Salaries and ExpensesFor salaries and expenses of the Office of Compliance, as authorized by section 305 of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1385), $3,959,000 $4,315,151, of which $450,000 shall remain available until September 30, 20172018: Provided, That not more than $500 may be expended on the certification of the Executive Director of the Office of Compliance in connection with official representation and reception expenses.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)The Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) established an independent Office of Compliance to apply the rights and protections of the following labor and employment statutes to covered employees within the Legislative Branch: the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, chapter 71 of title 5 of the U.S. Code (relating to Federal service labor-management relations), the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and chapter 43 of title 38 of the U.S. Code (relating to veterans' employment and reemployment). This Act was amended in 1998 to apply the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. In 2008, the CAA was amended to apply the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act of 2008.The Office provides employees and employing offices with an independent, neutral dispute resolution process, as an alternative to the court system, through which they may adjudicate claims under the laws applied by the CAA. The Office is headed by a five-member Board of Directors, who are appointed jointly by the House and Senate majority and minority leadership.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–1600–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Salaries and Expenses (Direct)444
0900Total new obligations444
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation444
1930Total budgetary resources available444
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts444
3020Outlays (gross)–4–4–4
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross444
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority444
4180Budget authority, net (total)444
4190Outlays, net (total)444
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–1600–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
11.1Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent222
99.5Adjustment for rounding222
99.9Total new obligations444
Employment SummaryIdentification code 009–1600–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment182222
Awards and Settlements Funds Section 415 of the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) established "an account of the Office in the Treasury of the United States for the payment of awards and settlements under this Act,'' and further authorized to be appropriated "such sums as may be necessary to pay such awards and settlements.'' Section 415 stipulated that awards and settlements under the CAA should only be paid from that account, which was to be kept separate from the operating expenses account of the Office of Compliance.The Legislative Branch Appropriations Acts have appropriated funds for awards and settlements under the CAA by means of the following language:Such sums as may be necessary are appropriated to the account described in subsection (a) of section 415 of Public Law 104–1 to pay awards and settlements as authorized under such subsection.Congressional Budget Office Salaries and ExpensesFor salaries and expenses necessary for operation of the Congressional Budget Office, including not more than $6,000 to be expended on the certification of the Director of the Congressional Budget Office in connection with official representation and reception expenses, $46,500,000 $47,637,000. (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) was established as a non-partisan office of Congress by Title II of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). CBO provides objective economic and budgetary analysis and information to assist Congress in the fulfillment of its responsibilities. That information includes forecasts of the economy, analyses of economic trends and alternative fiscal policies, long-term projections of Federal spending and revenue, and, upon request, studies on budget-related issues. In addition, CBO provides Congress with multi-year cost estimates for reported bills, as well as analyses of the costs of state, local, tribal, or private sector mandates.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 008–0100–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Salaries and Expenses (Direct)464748
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation464748
1930Total budgetary resources available464748
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1446
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts464748
3020Outlays (gross)–46–45–47
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year467
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year446
3200Obligated balance, end of year467
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross464748
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority424243
4011Outlays from discretionary balances434
4020Outlays, gross (total)464547
4180Budget authority, net (total)464748
4190Outlays, net (total)464547
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 008–0100–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent293031
11.3Other than full-time permanent111
11.5Other personnel compensation1
11.9Total personnel compensation313132
12.1Civilian personnel benefits101111
25.1Advisory and assistance services11
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources111
25.3Other goods and services from Federal sources1
25.7Operation and maintenance of equipment111
31.0Equipment222
99.9Total new obligations464748
Employment SummaryIdentification code 008–0100–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment233235238
Hiring Employees with Non-Immigrant Visas1001During fiscal year 2017, appropriations available to the Congressional Budget Office may be used to pay the compensation of employees in specialty occupations with non-immigrant visas.Authorization for Senior Positions1002Senior PositionsaAuthorization—The Director of the Congressional Budget Office is authorized to establish senior positions to meet critical scientific, technical, professional, and executive needs of the Congressional Budget Office.bRegulations—The Director may, by regulation, make applicable such provisions of chapter 53 of title 5, United States Code, as the Director determines necessary to provide for such positions.cSelf-certification of performance appraisal system—Notwithstanding any provision of section 5307(d)(3) of title 5, United States Code, any regulations, certifications, or other measures necessary to carry out this section with respect to employees of the Congressional Budget Office, shall be the responsibility of the Director.dApplicability—This section shall apply to fiscal year 2017 and each fiscal year thereafter. All Other General Fund Proprietary Receipts Including Budget Clearing Accounts Capitol Construction and Operations Capital Construction and OperationsFor salaries for the Architect of the Capitol, and other personal services, at rates of pay provided by law; for all necessary expenses for surveys and studies, construction, operation, and general and administrative support in connection with facilities and activities under the care of the Architect of the Capitol including the Botanic Garden; electrical substations of the Capitol, Senate and House office buildings, and other facilities under the jurisdiction of the Architect of the Capitol; including furnishings and office equipment; including not more than $5,000 for official reception and representation expenses, to be expended as the Architect of the Capitol may approve; for purchase or exchange, maintenance, and operation of a passenger motor vehicle, $91,589,000 $103,650,000, of which $5,268,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2021.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0100–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001General Administration (Direct)9292104
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 13
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation9192104
1930Total budgetary resources available9492104
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940Unobligated balance expiring–2
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1242530
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts9292104
3011Obligations incurred, expired accounts8
3020Outlays (gross)–96–87–107
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–3
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year253027
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year242530
3200Obligated balance, end of year253027
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross9192104
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority728394
4011Outlays from discretionary balances24413
4020Outlays, gross (total)9687107
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033Non-Federal sources–4
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4052Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts4
4070Budget authority, net (discretionary)9192104
4080Outlays, net (discretionary)9287107
4180Budget authority, net (total)9192104
4190Outlays, net (total)9287107
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0100–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent394042
11.5Other personnel compensation111
11.9Total personnel compensation404143
12.1Civilian personnel benefits151617
25.1Advisory and assistance services141319
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources111
25.3Other goods and services from Federal sources1116
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities1514
26.0Supplies and materials333
31.0Equipment335
99.9Total new obligations9292104
Employment SummaryIdentification code 001–0100–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment381402407
Capitol BuildingFor all necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the Capitol, $46,737,000 $44,010,000, of which $22,737,000 $18,551,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020 2021.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)Included in this presentation is "Alterations and improvements, buildings and grounds, to provide facilities for the physically handicapped.''Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0105–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Capitol Building (Direct)674744
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1453535
1021Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations2
1050Unobligated balance (total)473535
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation554744
1930Total budgetary resources available1028279
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year353535
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1565545
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts674744
3011Obligations incurred, expired accounts1
3020Outlays (gross)–66–57–58
3040Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired–2
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–1
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year554531
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year565545
3200Obligated balance, end of year554531
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross554744
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority321918
4011Outlays from discretionary balances343840
4020Outlays, gross (total)665758
4180Budget authority, net (total)554744
4190Outlays, net (total)665758
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0105–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent131213
11.3Other than full-time permanent111
11.5Other personnel compensation222
11.9Total personnel compensation161516
12.1Civilian personnel benefits666
25.1Advisory and assistance services732
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities222
26.0Supplies and materials322
32.0Land and structures331916
99.9Total new obligations674744
Employment SummaryIdentification code 001–0105–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment217226226
Capitol GroundsFor all necessary expenses for care and improvement of grounds surrounding the Capitol, the Senate and House office buildings, and the Capitol Power Plant, $11,880,000 $13,083,000, of which $2,000,000 $2,946,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020 2021.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0108–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Capitol Grounds (Direct)121213
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1888
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation121213
1930Total budgetary resources available202021
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year888
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1443
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts121213
3020Outlays (gross)–12–13–13
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year433
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year443
3200Obligated balance, end of year433
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross121213
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority889
4011Outlays from discretionary balances454
4020Outlays, gross (total)121313
4180Budget authority, net (total)121213
4190Outlays, net (total)121313
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0108–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent444
11.5Other personnel compensation111
11.9Total personnel compensation555
12.1Civilian personnel benefits222
25.1Advisory and assistance services111
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities222
26.0Supplies and materials111
32.0Land and structures112
99.9Total new obligations121213
Employment SummaryIdentification code 001–0108–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment677373
Senate Office BuildingsFor all necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of Senate office buildings; and furniture and furnishings to be expended under the control and supervision of the Architect of the Capitol, $84,221,000 $88,406,000, of which $26,283,000 $27,944,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020 2021.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)This presentation includes the Senate restaurant fund and Senate Wellness Center fund.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0123–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Senate Office Buildings (Direct)678488
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1346161
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation948488
1930Total budgetary resources available128145149
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year616161
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1211312
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts678488
3011Obligations incurred, expired accounts2
3020Outlays (gross)–75–85–87
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–2
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year131213
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year211312
3200Obligated balance, end of year131213
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross948488
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority545456
4011Outlays from discretionary balances213131
4020Outlays, gross (total)758587
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033Non-Federal sources–1
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4052Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts1
4070Budget authority, net (discretionary)948488
4080Outlays, net (discretionary)748587
4180Budget authority, net (total)948488
4190Outlays, net (total)748587
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0123–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent272728
11.3Other than full-time permanent222
11.5Other personnel compensation333
11.9Total personnel compensation323233
12.1Civilian personnel benefits121212
23.1Rental payments to GSA444
23.2Rental payments to others333
25.1Advisory and assistance services111
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities524
26.0Supplies and materials488
31.0Equipment122
32.0Land and structures52021
99.9Total new obligations678488
Employment SummaryIdentification code 001–0123–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment464498498
House Office BuildingsFor all necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the House office buildings, $174,962,000 $189,528,000, of which $48,885,000 $61,404,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020 2021, and of which $62,000,000 shall remain available until expended for the restoration and renovation of the Cannon House Office Building.In addition, for a payment to the House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund, $10,000,000, to remain available until expended.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)This presentation includes the House of Representatives Wellness Center fund.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0127–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001House Office Buildings (Direct)77175190
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1617070
1050Unobligated balance (total)617070
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation159185200
1120Appropriations transferred to other accts [001–1833]–70–10–10
1160Appropriation, discretionary (total)89175190
1930Total budgetary resources available150245260
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940Unobligated balance expiring–3
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year707070
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1361662
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts77175190
3011Obligations incurred, expired accounts2
3020Outlays (gross)–98–129–175
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–1
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year166277
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year361662
3200Obligated balance, end of year166277
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross89175190
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority5996105
4011Outlays from discretionary balances393370
4020Outlays, gross (total)98129175
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033Non-Federal sources–1
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4052Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts1
4070Budget authority, net (discretionary)89175190
4080Outlays, net (discretionary)97129175
4180Budget authority, net (total)89175190
4190Outlays, net (total)97129175
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0127–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent283031
11.3Other than full-time permanent222
11.5Other personnel compensation444
11.9Total personnel compensation343637
12.1Civilian personnel benefits121314
23.1Rental payments to GSA131616
25.1Advisory and assistance services62828
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities444
26.0Supplies and materials577
31.0Equipment117
32.0Land and structures27077
99.9Total new obligations77175190
Employment SummaryIdentification code 001–0127–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment467503503
House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–1833–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001House Historic Buildings Revitalization Trust Fund (Direct)911010
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1223202202
1050Unobligated balance (total)223202202
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1121Appropriations transferred from other acct [001–0127]701010
1930Total budgetary resources available293212212
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year202202202
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 176329
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts911010
3020Outlays (gross)–35–44–34
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year63295
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year76329
3200Obligated balance, end of year63295
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross701010
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority28
4011Outlays from discretionary balances74434
4020Outlays, gross (total)354434
4180Budget authority, net (total)701010
4190Outlays, net (total)354434
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–1833–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
25.1Advisory and assistance services21
32.0Land and structures701010
99.9Total new obligations911010
Capitol Power PlantFor all necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the Capitol Power Plant; lighting, heating, power (including the purchase of electrical energy) and water and sewer services for the Capitol, Senate and House office buildings, Library of Congress buildings, and the grounds about the same, Botanic Garden, Senate garage, and air conditioning refrigeration not supplied from plants in any of such buildings; heating the Government Publishing Office and Washington City Post Office, and heating and chilled water for air conditioning for the Supreme Court Building, the Union Station complex, the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building and the Folger Shakespeare Library, expenses for which shall be advanced or reimbursed upon request of the Architect of the Capitol and amounts so received shall be deposited into the Treasury to the credit of this appropriation, $94,722,499 $105,765,000, of which $17,581,499 $27,339,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020 2021: Provided, That not more than $9,000,000 of the funds credited or to be reimbursed to this appropriation as herein provided shall be available for obligation during fiscal year 2016 2017.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0133–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Capitol Power Plant (Direct)9195106
0801Capitol Power Plant (Reimbursable)999
0900Total new obligations100104115
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1262626
1021Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations1
1050Unobligated balance (total)272626
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation9195106
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected899
1701Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources1
1750Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)999
1900Budget authority (total)100104115
1930Total budgetary resources available127130141
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940Unobligated balance expiring–1
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year262626
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1523728
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts100104115
3011Obligations incurred, expired accounts4
3020Outlays (gross)–115–113–119
3040Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired–1
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–3
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year372824
Uncollected payments:
3060Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1–1–1–1
3070Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired–1
3071Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired1
3090Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year–1–1–1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year513627
3200Obligated balance, end of year362723
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross100104115
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority668998
4011Outlays from discretionary balances492421
4020Outlays, gross (total)115113119
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030Federal sources–8–1–1
4033Non-Federal sources–1–8–8
4040Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)–9–9–9
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired–1
4052Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts1
4070Budget authority, net (discretionary)9195106
4080Outlays, net (discretionary)106104110
4180Budget authority, net (total)9195106
4190Outlays, net (total)106104110
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0133–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent756
11.5Other personnel compensation111
11.9Total personnel compensation867
12.1Civilian personnel benefits544
23.3Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges475558
25.1Advisory and assistance services533
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities242532
26.0Supplies and materials222
99.0Direct obligations9195106
99.0Reimbursable obligations999
99.9Total new obligations100104115
Employment SummaryIdentification code 001–0133–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment738585
Library Buildings and Grounds Library Buildings and GroundsFor all necessary expenses for the mechanical and structural maintenance, care and operation of the Library buildings and grounds, $40,689,000 $65,959,000, of which $15,746,000 $39,240,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020 2021.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0155–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Library Buildings and Grounds (Direct)474166
0801Library Buildings and Grounds (Reimbursable)8
0900Total new obligations554166
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1393434
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation424166
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected8
1900Budget authority (total)504166
1930Total budgetary resources available8975100
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year343434
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1103226
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts554166
3011Obligations incurred, expired accounts1
3020Outlays (gross)–33–47–51
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–1
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year322641
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year103226
3200Obligated balance, end of year322641
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross504166
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority211625
4011Outlays from discretionary balances123126
4020Outlays, gross (total)334751
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030Federal sources–8
4040Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)–8
4180Budget authority, net (total)424166
4190Outlays, net (total)254751
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0155–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent121112
11.3Other than full-time permanent211
11.5Other personnel compensation111
11.9Total personnel compensation151314
12.1Civilian personnel benefits633
25.1Advisory and assistance services3
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities5512
26.0Supplies and materials223
32.0Land and structures161834
99.0Direct obligations474166
99.0Reimbursable obligations8
99.9Total new obligations554166
Employment SummaryIdentification code 001–0155–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment143160160
Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and SecurityFor all necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of buildings, grounds and security enhancements of the United States Capitol Police, wherever located, the Alternate Computer Facility, and AOC security operations, $25,434,000 $37,513,000, of which $7,901,000 $17,164,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020 2021.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0171–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Capitol Police Buildings, Grounds, and Security (Direct)202538
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1433
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation192538
1930Total budgetary resources available232841
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year333
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1121012
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts202538
3020Outlays (gross)–22–23–28
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year101222
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year121012
3200Obligated balance, end of year101222
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross192538
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority121319
4011Outlays from discretionary balances10109
4020Outlays, gross (total)222328
4180Budget authority, net (total)192538
4190Outlays, net (total)222328
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0171–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent223
12.1Civilian personnel benefits111
23.2Rental payments to others789
25.1Advisory and assistance services111
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities81214
32.0Land and structures1110
99.9Total new obligations202538
Employment SummaryIdentification code 001–0171–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment151620
Capitol Visitor CenterFor all necessary expenses for the operation of the Capitol Visitor Center, $20,557,000 $21,306,000.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0161–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Capitol Visitor Center (Direct)222121
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1433
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation212121
1930Total budgetary resources available252424
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year333
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1555
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts222121
3011Obligations incurred, expired accounts1
3020Outlays (gross)–22–21–21
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–1
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year555
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year555
3200Obligated balance, end of year555
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross212121
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority181717
4011Outlays from discretionary balances444
4020Outlays, gross (total)222121
4180Budget authority, net (total)212121
4190Outlays, net (total)222121
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–0161–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent121212
11.3Other than full-time permanent111
11.9Total personnel compensation131313
12.1Civilian personnel benefits444
25.1Advisory and assistance services111
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities322
31.0Equipment111
99.9Total new obligations222121
Employment SummaryIdentification code 001–0161–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment212232232
Capitol Visitor Center Revolving Fund Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–4296–0–3–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801Capitol Visitor Center Revolving Fund (Reimbursable)244
0900Total new obligations (object class 26.0)244
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1131515
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected444
1930Total budgetary resources available171919
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year151515
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts244
3020Outlays (gross)–2–4–4
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross444
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority233
4011Outlays from discretionary balances11
4020Outlays, gross (total)244
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033Non-Federal sources–4–4–4
4040Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)–4–4–4
4180Budget authority, net (total)
4190Outlays, net (total)–2
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value101616
5001Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value161616
Judiciary Office Building Development and Operations Fund The Judiciary Office Building Development Act, Public Law 100–480, among other purposes, authorized the Architect of the Capitol to contract for the design and construction of a building adjacent to Union Station in the District of Columbia to be leased to the Judicial Branch of the United States. This schedule reflects the costs associated with the construction of the building. Costs of construction were financed by an initial $125 million of Federal agency debt (sales price less unamortized discount) issued in 1989.Estimates prepared by the Legislative Branch assumed the financial arrangements to be a lease-purchase, which would distribute outlays associated with acquisition of the building over a period of thirty years. However, the arrangements involve Federally guaranteed financing and other characteristics that make them substantively the same as direct Federal construction, financed by direct Federal borrowing.Estimates shown are consistent with the requirements of the Budget Enforcement Act and are presented with the agreement of the Budget and Appropriations Committees.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–4518–0–4–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801Operations and Maintenance342828
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1102727
1021Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations1
1050Unobligated balance (total)112727
Budget authority:
Borrowing authority, mandatory:
1400Borrowing authority101717
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800Collected482828
1801Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources1
1825Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt–9–17–17
1850Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)401111
1900Budget authority (total)502828
1930Total budgetary resources available615555
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year272727
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1121126
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts342828
3020Outlays (gross)–34–13–17
3040Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired–1
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year112637
Uncollected payments:
3060Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1–1–1
3070Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired–1
3090Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year–1–1–1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year121025
3200Obligated balance, end of year102536
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090Budget authority, gross502828
Outlays, gross:
4100Outlays from new mandatory authority291111
4101Outlays from mandatory balances526
4110Outlays, gross (total)341317
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120Federal sources–42–28–28
4123Non-Federal sources–6
4130Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)–48–28–28
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4140Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired–1
4160Budget authority, net (mandatory)1
4170Outlays, net (mandatory)–14–15–11
4180Budget authority, net (total)1
4190Outlays, net (total)–14–15–11
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5010Total investments, SOY: non-Fed securities: Market value272122
5011Total investments, EOY: non-Fed securities: Market value212221
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–4518–0–4–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
23.3Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges333
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities121010
32.0Land and structures191515
99.9Total new obligations342828
Special and Trust Fund Receipts(in millions of dollars)Identification code 001–8189–0–7–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
0100Balance, start of year1
Receipts:
Current law:
1130Gifts and Donations11
2000Total: Balances and receipts12
5099Balance, end of year12
Botanic GardenFor all necessary expenses for the maintenance, care and operation of the Botanic Garden and the nurseries, buildings, grounds, and collections; and purchase and exchange, maintenance, repair, and operation of a passenger motor vehicle; all under the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, $12,113,000 $15,081,000, of which $2,100,000 $4,554,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2020 2021: Provided, That, of the amount made available under this heading, the Architect of the Capitol may obligate and expend such sums as may be necessary for the maintenance, care and operation of the National Garden established under section 307E of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1989 (2 U.S.C. 2146), upon vouchers approved by the Architect of the Capitol or a duly authorized designee.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–0200–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Botanic Garden (Direct)121215
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1377
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation161215
1930Total budgetary resources available191922
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year777
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1452
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts121215
3020Outlays (gross)–11–15–15
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year522
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year452
3200Obligated balance, end of year522
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross161215
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority81012
4011Outlays from discretionary balances353
4020Outlays, gross (total)111515
4180Budget authority, net (total)161215
4190Outlays, net (total)111515
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–0200–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent445
12.1Civilian personnel benefits222
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities212
26.0Supplies and materials211
32.0Land and structures245
99.9Total new obligations121215
Employment SummaryIdentification code 009–0200–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment646868
Pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 2146, as amended, the Architect of the Capitol, subject to the direction of the Joint Committee on the Library, is authorized to construct a National Garden and to solicit and accept certain gifts on behalf of the United States Botanic Garden for the purpose of constructing the National Garden, or for the general benefit of the Botanic Garden and the renovation of the Botanic Garden conservatory, to deposit such gift funds in the Treasury of the United States, and, subject to approval in appropriations Acts, to obligate and expend such sums. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Administrative ProvisionsNo bonuses for contractors behind schedule or over budget1101None of the funds made available in this Act for the Architect of the Capitol may be used to make incentive or award payments to contractors for work on contracts or programs for which the contractor is behind schedule or over budget, unless the Architect of the Capitol, or agency-employed designee, determines that any such deviations are due to unforeseeable events, government-driven scope changes, or are not significant within the overall scope of the project and/or program.1102None of the funds made available by this Act may be used for scrims containing photographs of building facades during restoration or construction projects performed by the Architect of the Capitol.ACQUISITION OF PARCEL AT FORT MEADE1103aAcquisition.—The Architect of the Capitol is authorized to acquire from the Maryland State Highway Administration, at no cost to the United States, a parcel of real property (including improvements thereon) consisting of approximately 7.34 acres located within the portion of Fort George G. Meade in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, that was transferred to the Architect of the Capitol by the Secretary of the Army pursuant to section 122 of the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1994 (2 U.S.C. 141 note).bTerms and conditions.—The terms and conditions applicable under subsections (b) and (d) of section 122 of the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1994 (2 U.S.C. 141 note) to the property acquired by the Architect of the Capitol pursuant to such section shall apply to the real property acquired by the Architect pursuant to the authority of this section.1103 Title 2, United States Code, is hereby amended by adding the following new section: "SEC. ———. Architect of the Capitol Working Capital Fund. (a) Establishment.—There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States a working capital fund (hereinafter "Fund") for the Architect of the Capitol. (b) Availability of amounts.—Amounts in the Fund shall be available to the Architect of the Capitol for such common agency services, activities, equipment, and other common costs as the Architect determines to be appropriate, efficient, and economical. The Fund shall also be available for construction, capital repairs, renovations, rehabilitation, maintenance of real property, and similar agency expenses, on a reimbursable basis within the Architect of the Capitol. (c) Contents.—The capital of the Fund consists of— (1) amounts appropriated to the Fund; (2) the reasonable value of stocks of supplies, equipment, and other assets and inventories on order that the Architect transfers to the fund, less related liabilities and unpaid obligations; (3) receipts from the sale or exchange of property held in the Fund; (4) all miscellaneous receipts compensating the Architect of the Capitol for loss or damage to any Government property under the Architect's jurisdiction or care, including but not limited to the United States Botanic Garden; (5) reimbursements pursuant to subsection (d); and (6) amounts transferred to the Fund pursuant to subsection (e). (d) Reimbursement.—The Fund shall be reimbursed from available accounts of the Architect of the Capitol for supplies, materials, services, and related expenses, at rates which will approximate the full cost of operations, including accrual of employee leave and benefits; depreciation of plant, property, and equipment; and overhead; (e) Transfers from other accounts.—Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Architect is authorized to transfer amounts from other available Architect of the Capitol accounts to the Fund as the Architect determines to be appropriate, efficient, and economical. (f) Continuing availability of funds.—Amounts in the Fund are available without regard to fiscal year limitation.(g) Effective date.—This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2017 and each succeeding fiscal year.".Authority for a House Office Buildings Shuttle 1104Title 2, United States Code, is hereby amended by adding the following new section: "SEC. ———. House Office Buildings Shuttle Service. For fiscal year 2017 and each fiscal year thereafter, funds appropriated for the House Office Buildings shall be available for the purchase or rental, maintenance and operation of passenger motor vehicles to provide shuttle service for Members and employees of Congress to and from the House Office Buildings.".Use of Expired Funds for Unemployment Compensation Payments 11052 U.S.C. 1871(a) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: ", and for reimbursing the Secretary of Labor for any amounts paid with respect to unemployment compensation payments for former employees of the Architect of the Capitol. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, payments may be made without regard to the fiscal year for which the obligation to make such payments is incurred."(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Fees from Jukebox, Satellite and Cable Television for Operating Costs, Copyright Office Salaries and Expenses, Library of Congress Salaries and ExpensesFor all necessary expenses of the Library of Congress not otherwise provided for, including development and maintenance of the Library's catalogs; custody and custodial care of the Library buildings; special clothing; cleaning, laundering and repair of uniforms; preservation of motion pictures in the custody of the Library; operation and maintenance of the American Folklife Center in the Library; preparation and distribution of catalog records and other publications of the Library; hire or purchase of one passenger motor vehicle; and expenses of the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board not properly chargeable to the income of any trust fund held by the Board, $425,971,000$479,235,000, of which not more than $6,000,000 shall be derived from collections credited to this appropriation during fiscal year 20162017, and shall remain available until expended, under the Act of June 28, 1902 (chapter 1301; 32 Stat. 480; 2 U.S.C. 150) and not more than $350,000 shall be derived from collections during fiscal year 20162017 and shall remain available until expended for the development and maintenance of an international legal information database and activities related thereto: Provided, That the Library of Congress may not obligate or expend any funds derived from collections under the Act of June 28, 1902, in excess of the amount authorized for obligation or expenditure in appropriations Acts: Provided further, That the total amount available for obligation shall be reduced by the amount by which collections are less than $6,350,000: Provided further, That, of the total amount appropriated, not more than $12,000 may be expended, on the certification of the Librarian of Congress, in connection with official representation and reception expenses for the Overseas Field Offices: Provided further, That of the total amount appropriated, $8,231,000$8,444,000 shall remain available until expended for the digital collections and educational curricula program: Provided further, That, of the total amount appropriated, $1,300,000 shall remain available until expended for upgrade of the Legislative Branch Financial Management System: Provided further, That, of the total amount appropriated, $4,039,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2019, to complete the first of three phases of shelving replacement in Law Library's collection storage areas: Provided further, That, of the total amount appropriated, $24,575,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2019, to migrate the Library's Primary Computing Facility (PCF) in the James Madison Building to an alternated PCF.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)Office of the Librarian.—The Office of the Librarian provides leadership and policy direction to the Library, overseeing the implementation and management of the library's mission to support the Congress in fulfilling its constitutional duties and to further the progress of knowledge and creativity for the benefit of the American people. It also ensures that the Library's infrastructure provides the necessary services and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements in the areas of human capital, budget and finance, contracts and grants, information technology, facilities logistics, asset management and protection, emergency preparedness, and personnel security, health, and safety. The Librarian of Congress, Deputy Librarian of Congress, Chief of Staff, and Chief Operating Officer provide executive management to the Library service units.Library Services.—The mission of Library Services is to develop qualitatively the Library's universal collections; provide cataloging, classification, and preparation of the materials for use and provide leadership in bibliographic access collaborations and standards for the library and information services communities, nationally and internationally; serve the public by providing on- and off-site reference/information services; manage the physical and digital items in conditions that facilitate access and long-term use; and preserve materials for use now and in the future.National and International Outreach (NIO).—National and International Outreach serves the public and contributes directly to the nation's educational and intellectual life through programs and activities that interpret and promote the Library's resources and the use of its unparalleled collections onsite as well as via the internet. It also supports literacy programs, creates partnerships for digital collaboration, catalyzes public-private partnership networks to jointly sustain at-risk cultural heritage content, and administers a national program to provide reading material for blind and physically handicapped residents of the United States, its outlying areas, and for U.S. citizens residing abroad, circulating at no cost to users approximately 23 million items a year. It oversees the preservation of sound and film material of national significance, and administers two high profile Library events: the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song and the National Book Festival. It manages programs that deliver fee-based services to other federal agencies or to the public. It also oversees the Library's national programs for education outreach, encouraging kindergarten through twelfth grade educational use of the Library's online primary sources.Law Library.—The Law Library of Congress (LAW) is the world's largest law and legislative library. Its primary mission is to provide the United States Congress, Executive Branch agencies, federal courts, the legal community, and others with legal research and/or reference services in foreign, international, and comparative law. LAW's core research capacity includes foreign and U.S. trained attorneys and librarians. They use LAW's collection of comprehensive legal materials, a total of more than 5 million items including nearly 3 million books and periodicals. These cover approximately 240 legal systems and jurisdictions. LAW acquires, maintains, and preserves its collection in both analog and digital formats, and draws on technology to make the collection accessible through various systems and products. The Law Library ensures public access to congressional resources for Congress.gov, which includes full texts of bills, resolutions, the Congressional Record, legislative calendars, committee information, treaties plus a full range of other congressional material. Additional LAW-supported systems and products provide access to historic legislative documents which focus on legal research techniques, events and issues. The Law Library assists Congress and other constituents with a forum for the exchange of legal sources online.Office of the Inspector General.—The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) functions within the Library of Congress as an independent, objective office with authority to: conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the Library; provide leadership and coordination in recommending policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; and inform the Librarian of Congress and the Congress fully about problems and deficiencies related to the administration and operations of the Library. The OIG specializes in auditing and analyzing the design of and compliance with the Library's systems of internal control, with special emphasis on deterring waste, fraud, and abuse. Through its audit operation it recommends corrective actions to improve financial, operational, technological, and managerial activities. In its investigative capacity, it performs administrative, civil, and criminal investigations concerning fraud, conflict of interest, and other misconduct involving Library employees, contractors, and grantees. As part of its oversight role, OIG continually reviews and provides recommendations about the effects of existing and proposed legislation and Library policies. The OIG also coordinates relationships within the Library and with outside organizations regarding OIG matters. The designed objective of the office's efforts are to assist the Library in accomplishing its mission in the most effective and efficient manner.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–0101–0–1–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Office of the Librarian22163200
0002Library Services207214223
0003National and International Outreach2425
0004Office of Strategic Initiatives104
0005Law Library161622
0006Office of Support Operations59
0007Office of Inspector General333
0799Total direct obligations411420473
0801Reimbursable program - Interagency/ Intra-agency91111
0802Reimbursable program - National Library367
0899Total reimbursable obligations121718
0900Total new obligations423437491
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 191010
1021Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations1
1050Unobligated balance (total)101010
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation413420473
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected101718
1900Budget authority (total)423437491
1930Total budgetary resources available433447501
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year101010
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1119123113
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts423437491
3011Obligations incurred, expired accounts3
3020Outlays (gross)–415–447–455
3040Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired–1
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–6
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year123113149
Uncollected payments:
3060Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1–1
3071Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year118123113
3200Obligated balance, end of year123113149
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross423437491
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority321332372
4011Outlays from discretionary balances9411583
4020Outlays, gross (total)415447455
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030Federal sources–8–11–11
4033Non-Federal sources–4–6–7
4040Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)–12–17–18
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4052Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts2
4060Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)2
4070Budget authority, net (discretionary)413420473
4080Outlays, net (discretionary)403430437
4180Budget authority, net (total)413420473
4190Outlays, net (total)403430437
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–0101–0–1–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent190196204
11.3Other than full-time permanent466
11.5Other personnel compensation333
11.9Total personnel compensation197205213
12.1Civilian personnel benefits586066
21.0Travel and transportation of persons111
22.0Transportation of things1
23.1Rental payments to GSA444
23.2Rental payments to others13
23.3Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges5910
24.0Printing and reproduction222
25.1Advisory and assistance services252634
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources242527
25.3Other goods and services from Federal sources151010
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities977
25.7Operation and maintenance of equipment182224
26.0Supplies and materials222
31.0Equipment443760
41.0Grants, subsidies, and contributions697
99.0Direct obligations411420470
99.0Reimbursable obligations81720
99.5Adjustment for rounding41
99.9Total new obligations423437491
Employment SummaryIdentification code 003–0101–0–1–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment2,0342,4822,507
2001Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment243839
Copyright Office, Salaries and Expenses Copyright Officesalaries and expensesFor all necessary expenses of the Copyright Office, $58,875,000 $74,026,000, of which not more than $30,000,000 $33,619,000, to remain available until expended, shall be derived from collections credited to this appropriation during fiscal year 20162017 under section 708(d) of title 17, United States Code: Provided, That the Copyright Office may not obligate or expend any funds derived from collections under such section, in excess of the amount authorized for obligation or expenditure in appropriations Acts: Provided further, That not more than $5,777,000$5,929,000 shall be derived from collections during fiscal year 20162017 under sections 111(d)(2), 119(b)(3), 803(e), 1005, and 1316 of such title: Provided further, That the total amount available for obligation shall be reduced by the amount by which collections are less than $35,777,000$39,548,000: Provided further, That not more than $6,147,000 shall be derived from prior year unobligated balances: Provided further, That not more than $100,000 of the amount appropriated is available for the maintenance of an "International Copyright Institute" in the Copyright Office of the Library of Congress for the purpose of training nationals of developing countries in intellectual property laws and policies: Provided further, That not more than $6,500 may be expended, on the certification of the Librarian of Congress, in connection with official representation and reception expenses for activities of the International Copyright Institute and for copyright delegations, visitors, and seminars: Provided further, That, notwithstanding any provision of chapter 8 of title 17, United States Code, any amounts made available under this heading which are attributable to royalty fees and payments received by the Copyright Office pursuant to sections 111, 119, and chapter 10 of such title may be used for the costs incurred in the administration of the Copyright Royalty Judges program, with the exception of the costs of salaries and benefits for the Copyright Royalty Judges and staff under section 802(e).(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)The Copyright Office operates the largest database of copyrighted works and copyright ownership information in the world, and through its work contributes significantly to the development of the copyright law, the national economy, and the cultural heritage of the United States. Approximately sixty percent of the office's operations are funded by fees paid by authors and other copyright owners for services rendered, and the remainder is funded by appropriated dollars. The amount requested is more than offset by projected fee receipts plus the value of books and other materials deposited with the Office in accordance with the Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. subsections 407 and 408) and transferred annually to the Library of Congress for its permanent collections. The receipts and obligations for 2015, and estimates for 2016 and 2017 are as follows:(Dollars in thousands) 2015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Receipts:
Offsetting Collections$33,582$30,000$33,619
Prior year unobligated balances006,147
Estimated value of materials deposited and transferred to the Library of Congress29,30430,00030,000
Total Receipts$62,886$60,000$69,766
Obligations$53,144$60,000$69,766
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Registration, recordation, acquisitions, copyright records, public information, and expert advice on copyright issues.—The Copyright Office is responsible for administering the national copyright registration system. In 2015, the Office examined and registered 443,812 claims to copyright in original works of authorship, and it expects to register an estimated 450,000 copyright claims in both 2016 and 2017. Additional responsibilities of the Office include: recording assignments and other copyright-related documents; acquiring books, films, sound recordings, and other works for possible inclusion in Library of Congress collections under the mandatory deposit provision of the copyright law; creating and making available records of copyright ownership; providing copyright information to the public; and providing expert advice to Congress and executive agencies on copyright policy, piracy, and copyright trade agreements.Licensing Division.—The Licensing Division handles administrative provisions of statutory licenses and obligations under the copyright law, including those involving secondary transmissions by cable television systems and satellite carriers and the importation, manufacture and distribution of digital audio recording devices and distribution media. The division collects specified royalty fees for distribution to copyright owners upon determinations rendered by the Copyright Royalty Judges. The Division also collects receipts from digital audio devices and distributes to the copyright owners through this appropriation after deduction of administrative costs incurred by the Licensing Division and the Copyright Royalty Judges program. Distributions are made in accordance with the schedule established by 17 U.S.C. subsection 1005.Copyright Royalty Judges (CRJ).—The Copyright Royalty Judges and their staff, who operate under the Librarian of Congress, determine royalty distributions and adjust royalty rates.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–0102–0–1–3762015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Registration, recordation, cataloging, acquisitions, & public reference (Basic)202227
0002Determinations by Copyright Royalty Judges111
0799Total direct obligations212328
0801Registration, recordation, cataloging, acquisitions, & public reference (Basic)273040
0802Licensing566
0899Total reimbursable obligations323646
0900Total new obligations535974
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 141010
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation212328
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected393646
1900Budget authority (total)605974
1930Total budgetary resources available646984
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940Unobligated balance expiring–1
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year101010
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 181010
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts535974
3011Obligations incurred, expired accounts1
3020Outlays (gross)–52–59–77
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year10107
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year81010
3200Obligated balance, end of year10107
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross605974
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority445062
4011Outlays from discretionary balances8915
4020Outlays, gross (total)525977
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030Federal sources–4–6–6
4033Non-Federal sources–35–30–40
4040Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)–39–36–46
4070Budget authority, net (discretionary)212328
4080Outlays, net (discretionary)132331
4180Budget authority, net (total)212328
4190Outlays, net (total)132331
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–0102–0–1–3762015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
11.1Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent141619
11.9Total personnel compensation141619
12.1Civilian personnel benefits456
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources222
99.0Direct obligations202327
99.0Reimbursable obligations303544
99.5Adjustment for rounding313
99.9Total new obligations535974
Employment SummaryIdentification code 003–0102–0–1–3762015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment171202236
2001Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment221298316
Congressional Research Service, Salaries and Expenses Congressional Research ServiceSalaries and ExpensesFor all necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section 203 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 166) and to revise and extend the Annotated Constitution of the United States of America, $106,945,000$114,408,000: Provided, That no part of such amount may be used to pay any salary or expense in connection with any publication, or preparation of material therefor (except the Digest of Public General Bills), to be issued by the Library of Congress unless such publication has obtained prior approval of either the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives or the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)The Congressional Research Service (CRS) assists all Members and committees of Congress with its deliberations and legislative decisions by providing objective, authoritative, non-partisan, and confidential research and analysis. As a shared resource, serving Congress exclusively, CRS experts support the Congress at all stages of the legislative process by providing integrated and interdisciplinary analysis and insights in all areas of legislative activity.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–0127–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Congressional Research Service, Salaries and Expenses (Direct)107107114
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation107107114
1930Total budgetary resources available107107114
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1111011
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts107107114
3020Outlays (gross)–108–106–112
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year101113
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year111011
3200Obligated balance, end of year101113
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross107107114
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority9998105
4011Outlays from discretionary balances987
4020Outlays, gross (total)108106112
4180Budget authority, net (total)107107114
4190Outlays, net (total)108106112
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–0127–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent727276
11.3Other than full-time permanent122
11.5Other personnel compensation111
11.9Total personnel compensation747579
12.1Civilian personnel benefits212225
25.1Advisory and assistance services1
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources222
25.7Operation and maintenance of equipment222
26.0Supplies and materials434
31.0Equipment222
99.0Direct obligations106106114
99.5Adjustment for rounding11
99.9Total new obligations107107114
Employment SummaryIdentification code 003–0127–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment609651673
Books for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Salaries and Expenses Books for the Blind and Physically HandicappedSalaries and ExpensesFor all necessary expenses to carry out the Act of March 3, 1931 (chapter 400; 46 Stat. 1487; 2 U.S.C. 135a), $50,248,000$51,591,000: Provided, That of the total amount appropriated, $650,000 shall be available to contract to provide newspapers to blind and physically handicapped residents at no cost to the individual.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) is responsible for administering a national program to provide reading material for blind and physically handicapped residents of the United States, its outlying areas, and for U.S. citizens residing abroad.Direct service to users.—During the past five-year period, 2011–2015, the blind and physically handicapped reader accounts throughout the country ranged from 932,670 to 861,505 and circulation ranged from 25,943,676 units (volumes and containers) to 21,636,968.Support services.—A variety of professional, technical, and clerical functions are performed by the NLS. A total of 9,246 requests for information concerning library and related services available to the blind and to other physically handicapped persons were received in 2015 and 140,325 interlibrary loan items were circulated.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–0141–0–1–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Direct service to users495052
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation505052
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected1
1900Budget authority (total)515052
1930Total budgetary resources available515052
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940Unobligated balance expiring–2
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1443731
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts495052
3020Outlays (gross)–55–56–56
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–1
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year373127
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year443731
3200Obligated balance, end of year373127
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross515052
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority192627
4011Outlays from discretionary balances363029
4020Outlays, gross (total)555656
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030Federal sources–1
4180Budget authority, net (total)505052
4190Outlays, net (total)545656
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–0141–0–1–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent91010
12.1Civilian personnel benefits333
23.1Rental payments to GSA244
24.0Printing and reproduction11
25.1Advisory and assistance services233
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources6910
25.5Research and development contracts11
31.0Equipment251718
99.0Direct obligations484849
99.5Adjustment for rounding123
99.9Total new obligations495052
Employment SummaryIdentification code 003–0141–0–1–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment109128128
Payments to Copyright Owners Special and Trust Fund Receipts(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–5175–0–2–3762015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
0100Balance, start of year
Receipts:
Current law:
1110Fees from Jukebox, Satellite and Cable Television for Operating Costs, Copyright Office456
2000Total: Balances and receipts456
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101Payments to Copyright Owners–4–5–6
5099Balance, end of year
Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–5175–0–2–3762015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Licensing costs456
0900Total new obligations (object class 25.3)456
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201Appropriation (special or trust fund)456
1930Total budgetary resources available456
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts456
3020Outlays (gross)–4–5–6
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090Budget authority, gross456
Outlays, gross:
4100Outlays from new mandatory authority456
4180Budget authority, net (total)456
4190Outlays, net (total)456
Cooperative Acquisitions Program Revolving Fund Under the authority of 2 U.S.C. 182, the Library of Congress operates a revolving fund for the acquisition of foreign research materials for participating institutions through the Library's overseas offices.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–4325–0–3–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801Cooperative Acquisitions Program466
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1655
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected366
1930Total budgetary resources available91111
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year555
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 112
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts466
3020Outlays (gross)–3–5–5
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year123
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year12
3200Obligated balance, end of year123
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross366
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority355
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4033Non-Federal sources–3–6–6
4180Budget authority, net (total)
4190Outlays, net (total)–1–1
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–4325–0–3–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent11
31.0Equipment343
99.0Reimbursable obligations354
99.5Adjustment for rounding112
99.9Total new obligations466
Employment SummaryIdentification code 003–4325–0–3–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
2001Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment77
Under the authority of 2 U.S.C. 182a, the Library of Congress operates a revolving fund to provide preservation and duplication and delivery services for the Library's audio-visual collections, including duplication services for motion pictures, videotapes, sound recordings, and radio and television broadcasts. Audio-visual preservation and duplication services are also available to other archives, libraries, and industry constituents. Gift Shop, Decimal Classification, Photo Duplication, and Related Services Under the authority of 2 U.S.C. 182b, the Library of Congress operates a revolving fund for the support of the Library's retail marketing sales shop activities; for providing preservation microfilming services for the Library's collections and photocopy, microfilm, photographic and digital services to other libraries, research institutions, government agencies, and individuals in the United States and abroad; and for operating special events and programs.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–4346–0–3–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801National Library7910
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1333
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected7910
1930Total budgetary resources available101213
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year333
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1111
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts7910
3020Outlays (gross)–7–9–10
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year111
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year111
3200Obligated balance, end of year111
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross7910
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority789
4011Outlays from discretionary balances11
4020Outlays, gross (total)7910
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030Federal sources–3–9–10
4033Non-Federal sources–4
4040Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)–7–9–10
4180Budget authority, net (total)
4190Outlays, net (total)
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–4346–0–3–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent222
12.1Civilian personnel benefits111
25.1Advisory and assistance services11
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources222
25.3Other goods and services from Federal sources111
26.0Supplies and materials111
99.0Reimbursable obligations788
99.5Adjustment for rounding12
99.9Total new obligations7910
Employment SummaryIdentification code 003–4346–0–3–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
2001Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment252727
Fedlink Program and Federal Research Program Under the authority of 2 U.S.C. 182c, the Library of Congress operates a revolving fund for providing support to federal libraries through cost effective training, procurement of books, serials, and computer-based information retrieval services, and for providing customized research services to federal agencies.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–4543–0–4–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801Fedlink and Federal Research83168169
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1152323
1021Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations14
1050Unobligated balance (total)292323
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected86168169
1701Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources–9
1750Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)77168169
1930Total budgetary resources available106191192
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year232323
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1554445
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts83168169
3020Outlays (gross)–80–167–167
3040Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired–14
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year444547
Uncollected payments:
3060Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1–18–9–9
3070Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired9
3090Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year–9–9–9
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year373536
3200Obligated balance, end of year353638
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross77168169
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority46106106
4011Outlays from discretionary balances346161
4020Outlays, gross (total)80167167
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030Federal sources–85–168–169
4033Non-Federal sources–1
4040Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)–86–168–169
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired9
4080Outlays, net (discretionary)–6–1–2
4180Budget authority, net (total)
4190Outlays, net (total)–6–1–2
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–4543–0–4–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent477
12.1Civilian personnel benefits122
25.1Advisory and assistance services111
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources458890
25.3Other goods and services from Federal sources222
31.0Equipment266666
44.0Refunds2
99.0Reimbursable obligations81166168
99.5Adjustment for rounding221
99.9Total new obligations83168169
Employment SummaryIdentification code 003–4543–0–4–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
2001Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment577071
Contributions, Library of Congress Gift Fund Contributions, Library of Congress Permanent Loan Account Interest, Library of Congress Permanent Loan Account Income from Donated Securities, Library of Congress Foreign Service National Separation Liability Trust Fund Gift and Trust Fund Accounts This schedule covers: (1) funds received as gifts for immediate expenditure, funds received as trust funds for expenditure, and receipts from the sale of recordings, publications, and other materials financed from capital originally received as gifts; (2) income from investments held by or for the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board; and (3) interest paid by the Treasury on the principal funds deposited therewith as described under "Library of Congress Trust Fund, Principal Accounts." The Library has seven program areas related to Gift and Trust funds:Library Services.—Library Services acquires and catalogs materials for the Library's collections; manages and maintains the collections; preserves materials for use now and in the future; and serves the public.Law Library.—The Law Library of Congress maintains a global law collection of over 2,910,000 volumes and approximately 2.9 million microforms and digital items as well as legal information websites, and provides legal research and reference services, covering more than 240 foreign jurisdictions, to the Congress, the Judiciary, federal agencies, and the public—serving approximately 100,000 users and receiving over 9,000,000 queries and website visits and page views in fiscal year 2015.Copyright Office.—The Copyright Office administers the U.S. Copyright Laws; provides expert advice to the Congress on matters relating to copyright law and policy; provides information and assistance to the executive branch and the courts; and promotes international protection of U.S. copyrighted works.Congressional Research Service.—The Congressional Research Service (CRS) serves all Members and committees of the Congress. CRS experts provide Congress with authoritative, confidential, non-partisan, and objective expertise across the full range of legislative policy issues.National and International Outreach (NIO).—National and International Outreach serves the public and contributes directly to the nation's educational and intellectual life through programs and activities that interpret and promote the Library's resources and the use of its unparalleled collections onsite as well as via internet. NIO also administers the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, which manages a free national reading program for blind and physical handicapped people-circulating at no cost to users approximately 23,000,000 items a year. It also operates gift revolving activities that provide traveling exhibits, publishing services and special programs for the benefit of other libraries, institutions and the general public.Special and Trust Fund Receipts(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–9971–0–7–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
0100Balance, start of year1475
Receipts:
Current law:
1130Contributions, Library of Congress Gift Fund444
1130Contributions, Library of Congress Permanent Loan Account344
1130Income from Donated Securities, Library of Congress244
1140Interest, Library of Congress Permanent Loan Account11
1199Total current law receipts91313
1999Total receipts91313
2000Total: Balances and receipts232018
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101Gift and Trust Fund Accounts–16–15–14
5099Balance, end of year754
Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–9971–0–7–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Office of the Librarian71010
0003Library Services161514
0900Total new obligations232524
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1262616
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201Appropriation (special or trust fund)161514
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800Collected7
1900Budget authority (total)231514
1930Total budgetary resources available494130
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year26166
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 13312
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts232524
3020Outlays (gross)–23–16–15
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year31221
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year3312
3200Obligated balance, end of year31221
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090Budget authority, gross231514
Outlays, gross:
4100Outlays from new mandatory authority81211
4101Outlays from mandatory balances1544
4110Outlays, gross (total)231615
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4123Non-Federal sources–7
4180Budget authority, net (total)161514
4190Outlays, net (total)161615
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value292324
5001Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value232424
5010Total investments, SOY: non-Fed securities: Market value123122122
5011Total investments, EOY: non-Fed securities: Market value122122122
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 003–9971–0–7–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent222
12.1Civilian personnel benefits111
25.1Advisory and assistance services223
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources111
25.3Other goods and services from Federal sources333
33.0Investments and loans999
41.0Grants, subsidies, and contributions343
99.0Direct obligations212222
99.0Reimbursable obligations2
99.5Adjustment for rounding32
99.9Total new obligations232524
Employment SummaryIdentification code 003–9971–0–7–5032015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment303030
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS Administrative Provisionsreimbursable and revolving fund activities1201aIn General.—For fiscal year 2016 2017, the obligational authority of the Library of Congress for the activities described in subsection (b) may not exceed $186,015,000$188,188,000.bActivities.—The activities referred to in subsection (a) are reimbursable and revolving fund activities that are funded from sources other than appropriations to the Library in appropriations Acts for the legislative branch.Librarian of Congress Emeritus1202aDesignation of James Billington as Librarian of Congress Emeritus.—As an honorary designation, James H. Billington, upon leaving service as the Librarian of Congress, may be known as the Librarian of Congress Emeritus.bNo Appointment to government service; availability of incidental support.—The honorary designation under this section does not constitute an appointment to a position in the Federal Government under title 5, United States Code. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, in connection with his activities as Librarian of Congress Emeritus, James H. Billington may receive incidental administrative and clerical support through the Library of Congress.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)Government Publishing Office Congressional Printing and Binding Congressional Publishing(including transfer of funds)For authorized publishing of congressional information and the distribution of congressional information in any format; expenses necessary for preparing the semimonthly and session index to the Congressional Record, as authorized by law (section 902 of title 44, United States Code); publishing of Government publications authorized by law to be distributed to Members of Congress; and publishing, and distribution of Government publications authorized by law to be distributed without charge to the recipient, $79,736,000: Provided, That this appropriation shall not be available for paper copies of the permanent edition of the Congressional Record for individual Representatives, Resident Commissioners or Delegates authorized under section 906 of title 44, United States Code: Provided further, That this appropriation shall be available for the payment of obligations incurred under the appropriations for similar purposes for preceding fiscal years: Provided further, That notwithstanding the 2-year limitation under section 718 of title 44, United States Code, none of the funds appropriated or made available under this Act or any other Act for printing and binding and related services provided to Congress under chapter 7 of title 44, United States Code, may be expended to print a document, report, or publication after the 27-month period beginning on the date that such document, report, or publication is authorized by Congress to be printed, unless Congress reauthorizes such printing in accordance with section 718 of title 44, United States Code: Provided further, That any unobligated or unexpended balances in this account or accounts for similar purposes for preceding fiscal years may be transferred to the Government Publishing Office Business Operations Revolving Fund for carrying out the purposes of this heading, subject to the approval of the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate: Provided further, That notwithstanding sections 901, 902, and 906 of title 44, United States Code, this appropriation may be used to prepare indexes to the Congressional Record on only a monthly and session basis.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)This appropriation covers publishing for the Congress, content management, and the publishing of Government publications authorized by law to be distributed to Members of Congress. Also, this appropriation includes funding for the publishing and distribution of Government publications authorized by law to be distributed without charge to the recipients.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 004–0203–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Congressional Publishing808080
0900Total new obligations (object class 24.0)808080
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation808080
1930Total budgetary resources available808080
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1596242
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts808080
3020Outlays (gross)–76–100–89
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–1
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year624233
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year596242
3200Obligated balance, end of year624233
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross808080
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority575757
4011Outlays from discretionary balances194332
4020Outlays, gross (total)7610089
4180Budget authority, net (total)808080
4190Outlays, net (total)7610089
Office of Superintendent of Documents, Salaries and Expenses Public Information Programs of the Superintendent of Documentssalaries and expenses(including transfer of funds)For expenses of the public information programs of the Office of Superintendent of Documents necessary to provide for the cataloging and indexing of Government publications and their distribution to the public, Members of Congress, other Government agencies, and designated depository and international exchange libraries as authorized by law, $30,500,000 $29,500,000: Provided, That amounts of not more than $2,000,000 from current year appropriations are authorized for producing and disseminating Congressional serial sets and other related publications for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 and 2016 to depository and other designated libraries: Provided further, That any unobligated or unexpended balances in this account or accounts for similar purposes for preceding fiscal years may be transferred to the Government Publishing Office Business Operations Revolving Fund for carrying out the purposes of this heading, subject to the approval of the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)The Public Information Programs of the Superintendent of Documents operate under a separate appropriation that provides funds (salaries and expenses) for: (1) the distribution of certain tangible publications to Members of Congress and other Government agencies, as authorized by law; (2) the distribution of Government publications to designated Federal depository libraries, as authorized by law, including tangible Government information products and online access to more than 1 million titles via GPO's Federal Digital System (FDsys); (3) the compilation of catalogs and indexes of Government publications, as authorized by law; and (4) the distribution of Federal Government publications to foreign governments via the International Exchange Service. These four functions are related to the publication activity of Federal agencies and the demands of the public, Members of Congress, and depository libraries. Following is a description of these four functions: Distribution for other Government agencies and Members of Congress (By-Law Distribution).—The Public Information Programs of the Superintendent of Documents maintain mailing lists and distribute, at the request of Government agencies and Members of Congress, certain publications specified by public law. Federal Depository Library Program.—Established by Congress to ensure the American public has access to its Government's information, the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) involves the acquisition, format conversion, and distribution of depository materials to Federal depository libraries across the country.The mission of the FDLP is to coordinate with depository libraries, almost 1,200 nationwide, to disseminate information products from all three branches of the Government. Libraries that have been designated as Federal depositories maintain these information products (as provided by GPO) as part of their existing collections and are responsible for assuring that the public has free access to the material provided by the FDLP.Included in this program is the maintenance and expansion of free, electronic access to information products produced by the Federal Government via FDsys. Electronic information dissemination and access have greatly expanded the number of publications offered to the Federal depository libraries as well as increasing public use of the FDLP content. As the FDLP continues its transition to a primarily electronic program, the costs of the program are increasingly related to identifying, acquiring, cataloging, linking to, authenticating, modernizing, and providing permanent public access to digital Government information. Cataloging and indexing.—The Public Information Programs of the Superintendent of Documents are charged with preparing catalogs and indexes of all publications issued by the Federal Government that are not confidential in character. The principal publication is the Web-based "Catalog of U.S. Government Publications" (CGP). GPO's goal is to expand the CGP to a more comprehensive title listing of public documents, both historic and electronic, to increase the visibility and use of Government information products. International exchange.—Under the direction of the Library of Congress (LC), the Public Information Programs of the Superintendent of Documents distributes tangible Government publications to foreign governments that agree to send the United States similar publications of their governments for LC collections.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 004–0201–0–1–8082015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Depository Library Distribution222121
0002Cataloging and Indexing998
0003International Exchange111
0900Total new obligations323130
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation323130
1930Total budgetary resources available323130
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1252612
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts323130
3020Outlays (gross)–25–45–33
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–6
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year26129
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year252612
3200Obligated balance, end of year26129
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross323130
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority212524
4011Outlays from discretionary balances4209
4020Outlays, gross (total)254533
4180Budget authority, net (total)323130
4190Outlays, net (total)254533
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 004–0201–0–1–8082015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent778
12.1Civilian personnel benefits222
22.0Transportation of things111
24.0Printing and reproduction888
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources141311
99.9Total new obligations323130
Employment SummaryIdentification code 004–0201–0–1–8082015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment779494
Government Publishing Office Business Operations Revolving Fund Government Publishing Office Business Operations Revolving FundFor payment to the Government Publishing Office Business Operations Revolving Fund, $6,832,000 $7,832,000, to remain available until expended, for information technology development and facilities repair: Provided, That the Government Publishing Office is hereby authorized to make such expenditures, within the limits of funds available and in accordance with law, and to make such contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 9104 of title 31, United States Code, as may be necessary in carrying out the programs and purposes set forth in the budget for the current fiscal year for the Government Publishing Office Business Operations Revolving Fund: Provided further, That not more than $7,500 may be expended on the certification of the Director of the Government Publishing Office in connection with official representation and reception expenses: Provided further, That the business operations revolving fund shall be available for the hire or purchase of not more than 12 passenger motor vehicles: Provided further, That expenditures in connection with travel expenses of the advisory councils to the Director of the Government Publishing Office shall be deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of title 44, United States Code: Provided further, That the business operations revolving fund shall be available for temporary or intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, but at rates for individuals not more than the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay for level V of the Executive Schedule under section 5316 of such title: Provided further, That activities financed through the business operations revolving fund may provide information in any format: Provided further, That the business operations revolving fund and the funds provided under the heading "Public Information Programs of the Superintendent of Documents" may not be used for contracted security services at GPO's passport facility in the District of Columbia.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)By law, GPO's Business Operations Revolving Fund is used to finance GPO's publishing operations. Approximately 70 percent of GPO's publishing revenue (excluding Security and Intelligent Documents) is from procuring publications and related services for customer agencies. This work is procured through GPO's Customer Services business unit utilizing the private sector printing and information product industry. The majority of the Government's publishing requirements are effectively satisfied through this procurement activity because the highly competitive process provides access to the vast resources, expertise, and specialization within the commercial sector at the most cost effective price.GPO's in-plant facility provides digital and tangible products in support of the information and day-to-day business needs of Congress and Federal agencies. GPO produces the Congressional Record overnight when Congress is in session, and bills, hearings, documents, reports and committee prints in time to support Congress' legislative needs. Also produced are the Federal Register, the Code of Federal Regulations, and other key Government documents, such as the annual U.S. Budget.With a few exceptions, the paper used to produce tangible documents by GPO and its contractors meets or exceeds Federal recycled paper requirements and all GPO inks are manufactured from vegetable oil in accordance with the Vegetable Ink Printing Act of 1994. GPO plays a critical role in America's security by producing secure Federal credentials, including the U.S. Passport for the Department of State, that combine digital and print security measures.GPO's publications sales program provides the public with an opportunity to purchase a wide variety of low cost, consumer-oriented publications, Congressional documents, and Executive and Judicial publications. Documents can be ordered through GPO's secure Online Bookstore site at http://bookstore.gpo.gov or from GPO's bookstore in Washington, D.C. Free and low cost publications are distributed through the Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) in Pueblo, CO. GPO also provides warehousing and publication distribution services for Federal agencies on a reimbursable basis. Thousands of titles are for sale at any given time, including books, CD-ROMs, eBooks and other digital formats.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 004–4505–0–4–8082015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801Publication Production Operations648672688
0802Publication and Information Sales121314
0811Capital investment335023
0900Total new obligations693735725
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1141178181
1001Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 11512
1012Unobligated balance transfers between expired and unexpired accounts7
1050Unobligated balance (total)148178181
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation978
Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory:
1800Collected733736759
1801Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources–19–5–5
1850Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total)714731754
1900Budget authority (total)723738762
1930Total budgetary resources available871916943
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year178181218
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1426385385
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts693735725
3020Outlays (gross)–734–735–743
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year385385367
Uncollected payments:
3060Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1–176–157–152
3070Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired1955
3090Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year–157–152–147
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year250228233
3200Obligated balance, end of year228233220
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross978
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority244
4011Outlays from discretionary balances11110
4020Outlays, gross (total)31514
Mandatory:
4090Budget authority, gross714731754
Outlays, gross:
4100Outlays from new mandatory authority585585603
4101Outlays from mandatory balances146135126
4110Outlays, gross (total)731720729
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4120Federal sources–720–731–753
4123Non-Federal sources–13–5–6
4130Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)–733–736–759
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4140Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired1955
4170Outlays, net (mandatory)–2–16–30
4180Budget authority, net (total)978
4190Outlays, net (total)1–1–16
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 004–4505–0–4–8082015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent146151156
11.5Other personnel compensation111
11.9Total personnel compensation147152157
12.1Civilian personnel benefits515557
21.0Travel and transportation of persons111
22.0Transportation of things111010
23.2Rental payments to others455
23.3Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges121212
24.0Printing and reproduction255269275
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources374950
26.0Supplies and materials142132135
31.0Equipment335023
99.9Total new obligations693735725
Employment SummaryIdentification code 004–4505–0–4–8082015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
2001Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment1,6251,7401,740
Government Accountability Office Salaries and ExpensesFor necessary expenses of the Government Accountability Office, including not more than $12,500 to be expended on the certification of the Comptroller General of the United States in connection with official representation and reception expenses; temporary or intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, but at rates for individuals not more than the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of such title; hire of one passenger motor vehicle; advance payments in foreign countries in accordance with section 3324 of title 31, United States Code; benefits comparable to those payable under sections 901(5), (6), and (8) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4081(5), (6), and (8)); and under regulations prescribed by the Comptroller General of the United States, rental of living quarters in foreign countries, $531,000,000 $567,825,000: Provided, That, in addition, $25,450,000 $23,350,000 of payments received under sections 782, 791, 3521, and 9105 of title 31, United States Code, shall be available without fiscal year limitation: Provided further, That this appropriation and appropriations for administrative expenses of any other department or agency which is a member of the National Intergovernmental Audit Forum or a Regional Intergovernmental Audit Forum shall be available to finance an appropriate share of either Forum's costs as determined by the respective Forum, including necessary travel expenses of non-Federal participants: Provided further, That payments hereunder to the Forum may be credited as reimbursements to any appropriation from which costs involved are initially financed.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)GAO exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the Federal Government for the benefit of the American people.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 005–0107–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001GOAL 1-Address Current and Emerging Challenges to the Well-being and Financial Security of the American People209209223
0002GOAL 2-Help the Congress Respond to Changing Security Threats and the Challenges of Global Interdependence143125134
0003GOAL 3-Help Transform the Federal Government to Address National Challenges128144155
0004GOAL 4-Mazimize the Value of GAO by Enabling Quality, Timely Service to the Congress, and by Being a Leading Practices Federal Agency141414
0005GOAL 8-Other Costs in Support of the Congress283942
0799Total direct obligations522531568
0801Reimbursable program activity goal 1222
0803Reimbursable program activity goal 3253129
0805Reimbursable program activity goal 8111
0809Reimbursable program activities, subtotal283432
0899Total reimbursable obligations283432
0900Total new obligations550565600
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1282929
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation522531568
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected283432
1701Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources2
1750Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total)303432
1900Budget authority (total)552565600
1930Total budgetary resources available580594629
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940Unobligated balance expiring–1
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year292929
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1535221
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts550565600
3011Obligations incurred, expired accounts6
3020Outlays (gross)–550–596–598
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–7
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year522123
Uncollected payments:
3060Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1–9–11–11
3070Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired–2
3090Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year–11–11–11
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year444110
3200Obligated balance, end of year411012
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross552565600
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority501553588
4011Outlays from discretionary balances494310
4020Outlays, gross (total)550596598
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030Federal sources–28–34–32
4033Non-Federal sources–1
4040Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)–29–34–32
Additional offsets against gross budget authority only:
4050Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired–2
4052Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts1
4060Additional offsets against budget authority only (total)–1
4070Budget authority, net (discretionary)522531568
4080Outlays, net (discretionary)521562566
4180Budget authority, net (total)522531568
4190Outlays, net (total)521562566
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 005–0107–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
Personnel compensation:
11.1Full-time permanent307316332
11.3Other than full-time permanent181618
11.5Other personnel compensation534
11.9Total personnel compensation330335354
12.1Civilian personnel benefits102104111
21.0Travel and transportation of persons878
23.1Rental payments to GSA666
23.3Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges456
25.1Advisory and assistance services344
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources81112
25.3Other goods and services from Federal sources111
25.4Operation and maintenance of facilities758
25.7Operation and maintenance of equipment454045
26.0Supplies and materials111
31.0Equipment6109
32.0Land and structures123
99.0Direct obligations522531568
99.0Reimbursable obligations283432
99.9Total new obligations550565600
Employment SummaryIdentification code 005–0107–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment2,9822,9983,093
2001Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment777
Administrative ProvisionFederal Government Details1301aPermitting Details From Other Federal Offices.—Section 731 of title 31, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:"(k) Federal Government Details.—The activities of the Government Accountability Office may, in the reasonable discretion of the Comptroller General, be carried out by receiving details of personnel from other offices of the Federal Government on a reimbursable, partially-reimbursable, or nonreimbursable basis.".bEffective Date.—The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2016 and each succeeding fiscal year.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.) Salaries and expensesFor necessary expenses, including contract reporting and other services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, $51,300,000$53,861,000: Provided, That travel expenses of the judges shall be paid upon the written certificate of the judge.(Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016.)The United States Tax Court (referred to herein as the Tax Court or Court) was established in 1969 under Article I of the United States Constitution. The Court's jurisdiction is established by U.S. Code Title 26 (the Internal Revenue Code). The Court is a court of law, which the Supreme Court has said closely resembles the Federal District Courts and solely exercises judicial powers. It is also a court of national jurisdiction and conducts trial sessions in 74 cities throughout the United States.The Tax Court is independent of the Executive and Legislative Branches. It is not affiliated with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It is one of three courts in which taxpayers can bring suit to contest IRS liability determinations, and the only one in which taxpayers can do so without prepaying any portion of the disputed taxes.By law, the Tax Court is authorized 19 judges who, among themselves, elect one as Chief Judge. Judges are appointed to 15-year terms by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Retired (also known as Senior) judges may be recalled by the Chief Judge to perform judicial duties. The Chief Judge is also authorized to appoint special trial judges who have statutory authority to decide several categories of cases, including cases involving up to $50,000 in dispute per tax year. Decisions by the Tax Court are reviewable by the United States Courts of Appeals and, if certiorari is granted, by the Supreme Court.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 023–0100–0–1–7522015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Salaries and Expenses (Direct)505154
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation515154
1930Total budgetary resources available515154
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1940Unobligated balance expiring–1
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1645
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts505154
3020Outlays (gross)–51–50–54
3041Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired–1
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year455
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year645
3200Obligated balance, end of year455
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross515154
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority474952
4011Outlays from discretionary balances412
4020Outlays, gross (total)515054
4180Budget authority, net (total)515154
4190Outlays, net (total)515054
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 023–0100–0–1–7522015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent232425
12.1Civilian personnel benefits666
21.0Travel and transportation of persons111
23.1Rental payments to GSA111110
23.3Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges111
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources334
25.3Other goods and services from Federal sources335
26.0Supplies and materials111
31.0Equipment111
99.9Total new obligations505154
Employment SummaryIdentification code 023–0100–0–1–7522015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment335335335
Tax Court Judges Survivors Annuity, Deductions from Employees Salaries Tax Court Judges Survivors Annuity, Interest and Profits on Investments Tax Court Judges Survivors Annuity Fund The Tax Court Judges' Survivors Annuity Fund provides survivorship benefits to eligible surviving spouses and dependent children of deceased Tax Court judges. Participating judges pay 3.5 percent of their salaries or retired pay into the fund to cover creditable service for which payment is required. Additional funds, as needed, are provided through the Court's annual appropriation. As of September 30, 2012, 23 judges were participating in the fund. Also as of September 30, 2012, 6 surviving spouses and 1 eligible dependent child were receiving survivorship annuity payments.Special and Trust Fund Receipts(in millions of dollars)Identification code 023–8115–0–7–6022015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
0100Balance, start of year9910
Receipts:
Current law:
1110Tax Court Judges Survivors Annuity, Deductions from Employees Salaries111
1140Tax Court Judges Survivors Annuity, Interest and Profits on Investments11
1199Total current law receipts122
1999Total receipts122
2000Total: Balances and receipts101112
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101Tax Court Judges Survivors Annuity Fund–1–1–1
5099Balance, end of year91011
Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 023–8115–0–7–6022015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Tax Court Judges Survivors Annuity Fund (Direct)111
0900Total new obligations (object class 11.5)111
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201Appropriation (special or trust fund)111
1930Total budgetary resources available111
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 11
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts111
3020Outlays (gross)–1
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year12
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year1
3200Obligated balance, end of year12
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090Budget authority, gross111
Outlays, gross:
4100Outlays from new mandatory authority1
4180Budget authority, net (total)111
4190Outlays, net (total)1
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value111112
5001Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value111212
Legislative Branch Boards and Commissions Gifts and Bequests, World War I Centennial Commission Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Medicare Payment Advisory Commissionsalaries and expensesFor expenses necessary to carry out section 1805 of the Social Security Act, $11,925,000 $12,234,000, to be transferred to this appropriation from the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund.(Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, established under section 1805 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395(b)(6) as added by section 4022 of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (P.L. 105–33), is an independent legislative agency charged with advising the Congress on payment and other policy issues affecting the Medicare program, as well as on the implications of changes in health care delivery in the United States and in the market for health care services on the Medicare program.The Commission's 17 members represent diverse points of view including providers, payers, consumers, employers, and individuals with expertise in biomedical, health services, and health economics research. It maintains a full time staff of 35 in Washington, D.C.The Commission is required by law to report to the Congress on March 1 and June 15 of each year, and to comment on congressionally mandated reports of the Secretary of Health and Human Services.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 235–1550–0–1–5712015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0801Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (Reimbursable)121212
0809Reimbursable program activities, subtotal121212
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary:
1700Collected121212
1930Total budgetary resources available121212
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1333
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts121212
3020Outlays (gross)–12–12–12
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year333
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year333
3200Obligated balance, end of year333
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross121212
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority999
4011Outlays from discretionary balances333
4020Outlays, gross (total)121212
Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays:
Offsetting collections (collected) from:
4030Federal sources–12–12–12
4040Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total)–12–12–12
4180Budget authority, net (total)
4190Outlays, net (total)
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 235–1550–0–1–5712015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Reimbursable obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent555
12.1Civilian personnel benefits111
23.3Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges111
25.1Advisory and assistance services555
99.9Total new obligations121212
Employment SummaryIdentification code 235–1550–0–1–5712015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
2001Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment343637
National Health Care Workforce Commission Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commissionsalaries and expensesFor expenses necessary to carry out section 1900 of the Social Security Act, $7,765,000 $8,700,000.(Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) is a non-partisan legislative branch agency that provides policy and data analysis and makes recommendations to Congress, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the states on a wide array of issues affecting Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The U.S. Comptroller General appoints MACPAC's 17 commissioners, who come from diverse regions across the United States and bring broad expertise and a wide range of perspectives on Medicaid and CHIP.MACPAC serves as an independent source of information on Medicaid and CHIP, publishing issue briefs and data reports throughout the year to support policy analysis and program accountability. The Commission's authorizing statute, 42 U.S.C. 1396, outlines a number of areas for analysis, including: payment; eligibility; enrollment and retention; coverage; access to care; quality of care; and the programs' interaction with Medicare and the health care system generally.MACPAC's authorizing statute also requires the Commission to submit reports to Congress by March 15 and June 15 of each year. In carrying out its work, the Commission holds public meetings and regularly consults with state officials, congressional and executive branch staff, beneficiaries, health care providers, researchers, and policy experts.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–1801–0–1–5512015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0123Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (Direct)889
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1333
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation889
1930Total budgetary resources available111112
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year333
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1211
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts889
3020Outlays (gross)–9–8–9
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year111
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year211
3200Obligated balance, end of year111
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross889
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority678
4011Outlays from discretionary balances211
4020Outlays, gross (total)889
Mandatory:
Outlays, gross:
4101Outlays from mandatory balances1
4180Budget authority, net (total)889
4190Outlays, net (total)989
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–1801–0–1–5512015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent344
12.1Civilian personnel benefits111
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources434
99.9Total new obligations889
Employment SummaryIdentification code 009–1801–0–1–5512015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment283030
United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission United States-China Economic and Security Review Commissionsalaries and expensesFor necessary expenses of the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission, as authorized by section 1238 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (22 U.S.C. 7002), $3,500,000, including not more than $4,000 for representation expenses, to remain available until September 30, 2017 2018: Provided, That the authorities, requirements, limitations, and conditions contained in the second through sixth provisos under this heading in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010 (division F of Public Law 111–117) shall continue in effect during fiscal year 2016 2017 and shall apply to funds appropriated under this heading as if included in this Act.(Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016.)US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.—Congress created the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 106–398 as amended by Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Public Law 108–7), as amended by Public Law 109–108 (November 10, 2005), as amended by Public Law 113–291 (December 19, 2014). The statute gives the Commission the mandate to monitor, investigate, and assess the "national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China.'' Its members are appointed by Congressional leaders, and its statutory mandate is to report to Congress on Chinese proliferation practices; the qualitative and quantitative effects of transfers of U.S. economic production activities to China; the effects of the need for energy on China's foreign and military policies and the impact of China's growing economy on world energy resources; foreign investment by the U.S. in China, and China's foreign investment in the U.S.; the military plans, strategy, doctrine and structure of China's military; strategic economic and security implications of China's cyber capabilities and operations; China's national budget, fiscal policy, monetary policy, and currency management practices; the drivers, nature, and implications of China's growing economic, technological, political, cultural, people-to-people, and security relations of China with other countries and international organizations; China's compliance with its commitments to the World Trade Organization and other bilateral and multilateral agreements; the implications of China's restrictions on freedom of expression; and the safety of food, drug, and other products imported from China. The Commission reports annually on these issues to the Congress, making recommendations for policy action and legislation when appropriate. In order to obtain new information and perspectives on these issues, the USCC conducts hearings throughout the year and maintains a website containing the records of these proceedings as well as original commissioned research on economic and security matters related to the Commission's statutory mandate.The Commission is comprised of 12 Commissioners, 3 Commissioners appointed by each leader in the House and Senate, supported by a professional staff numbering approximately 18. The chairmanship of the USCC rotates between a Republican and a Democratic Commissioner upon issuance of each annual report to Congress.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 292–2973–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission (Direct)444
0900Total new obligations444
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1111
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation444
1930Total budgetary resources available555
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year111
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 111
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts444
3020Outlays (gross)–3–4–4
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year111
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year11
3200Obligated balance, end of year111
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross444
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority244
4011Outlays from discretionary balances1
4020Outlays, gross (total)344
4180Budget authority, net (total)444
4190Outlays, net (total)344
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 292–2973–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
11.1Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent222
99.5Adjustment for rounding222
99.9Total new obligations444
Employment SummaryIdentification code 292–2973–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment181818
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment121212
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom United states commission on international religious freedomSalaries and expensesFor necessary expenses for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, as authorized by title II of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6431 et seq.), $3,500,000, to remain available until September 30, 2017 the earlier of (1) the date on which this amount has been expended; or (2) the date on which the Commission is terminated under Section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, including not more than $4,000 for representation expenses.(Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016.)The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom is an independent, bipartisan U.S. Government agency that was created by the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to monitor the status of freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief abroad, as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and related international instruments, and to give independent policy recommendations to the President, the Secretary of State and the Congress.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 295–2975–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (Direct)355
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1121
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation444
1930Total budgetary resources available565
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year21
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 12
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts355
3020Outlays (gross)–3–3–4
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year23
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year2
3200Obligated balance, end of year23
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross444
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority222
4011Outlays from discretionary balances112
4020Outlays, gross (total)334
4180Budget authority, net (total)444
4190Outlays, net (total)334
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 295–2975–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent222
21.0Travel and transportation of persons11
25.2Other services from non-Federal sources11
99.0Direct obligations244
99.5Adjustment for rounding111
99.9Total new obligations355
Employment SummaryIdentification code 295–2975–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment141414
Other Legislative Branch Boards and Commissions Other Legislative Branch Boards and CommissionsDwight D. eisenhower memorial commissionSalaries and expensesFor necessary expenses, including the costs of construction design, of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, $1,000,000 $1,800,000, to remain available until expended. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)Commission on security and cooperation in europeSalaries and expensesFor necessary expenses of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, as authorized by Public Law 94–304, $2,579,000, including not more than $4,000 for representation expenses, to remain available until September 30, 20172018.(Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016.)Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of ChinaSalaries and expensesFor necessary expenses of the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, as authorized by title III of the U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000 (22 U.S.C. 6911 et seq.), $2,000,000, including not more than $3,000 for representation expenses, to remain available until September 30, 20172018.(Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016.)This presentation includes the following:Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.—The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe is authorized and directed to monitor the acts of the signatories which reflect compliance with or violation of the articles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, with particular regard to the provisions relating to Cooperation in Humanitarian Fields. The law establishing the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe also mandated it to monitor and encourage U.S. Government and private activities designed to expand East-West trade and the exchange of people and ideas. The Commission will receive an annual report from the Secretary of State discussing the overall United States policy objectives that are advanced through meetings of decision-making bodies of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the OSCE implementation review process, and other activities of the OSCE.Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China.—Congress created the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China (CECC) in 2000 by passing Title III of P.L. 106–286, the China Relations Act of 2000. The statute gives the Commission the mandate to monitor the Chinese government's compliance with international human rights standards and to track the development of the rule of law in China. The Commission reports annually on these issues to the President and the Congressional leadership, making recommendations for policy action and legislation when appropriate. The CECC was also charged with creating and maintaining a registry of victims of human rights abuses in China, including prisoners of conscience. The CECC conducts hearings and staff-led issues roundtables throughout the year and maintains a website containing the records of these proceedings, as well as other information about human rights and rule of law issues in China. The CECC seeks to be a resource on these issues for Capitol Hill, the NGO community, the academic world, and the general public.The Commission comprises nine Senators, nine Members of the House of Representatives, and five Executive Branch officials, supported by a professional staff numbering about 15 people. The chairmanship of the CECC rotates from the Senate to the House in even-numbered Congresses.Dwight D Eisenhower Memorial Commission.—The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission was created by Congress in 1999 by Public Law 106–79. The Commission's congressional mandate is to establish an appropriate, permanent national memorial to Dwight D. Eisenhower, who served as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe in World War II and subsequently as 34th President of the United States. The Commission's enabling legislation dictates that a memorial should be created to perpetuate his memory and his contributions to the United States. The Commission is bipartisan and consists of 12 members. Four Commissioners are members of the House of Representatives, four are Senators, and four are private citizens appointed by the President. The Commission is led by U. S. Senator Pat Roberts (Chair) and Congressman Mike Thompson (Vice Chair). Its work on building the memorial since 2001 has been informed by the active participation of the Eisenhower family, along with input from members of Congress and federal review agencies. The design has received all required final approvals from federal agencies. It is shovel-ready. In order to build this world-class memorial in the most efficient way possible and avoid escalating costs due to delays in the start of construction, the Commission requests these funds in FY 2017. Capital Construction.—$43,000,000 Special and Trust Fund Receipts(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–9911–0–1–9992015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
0100Balance, start of year
Receipts:
Current law:
1130Gifts and Bequests, World War I Centennial Commission111
2000Total: Balances and receipts111
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101Other Legislative Branch Boards and Commissions–1–1–1
5099Balance, end of year
Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–9911–0–1–9992015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Other Legislative Branch Boards and Commissions (Direct)666
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1678
1001Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 167
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation666
Appropriations, mandatory:
1201Appropriation (special or trust fund)111
1900Budget authority (total)777
1930Total budgetary resources available131415
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year789
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 11
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts666
3020Outlays (gross)–7–6–6
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year1
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross666
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority255
4011Outlays from discretionary balances4
4020Outlays, gross (total)655
Mandatory:
4090Budget authority, gross111
Outlays, gross:
4100Outlays from new mandatory authority111
4180Budget authority, net (total)777
4190Outlays, net (total)766
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays(in millions of dollars)2015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Enacted/requested:
Budget Authority777
Outlays766
Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO:
Budget Authority19
Outlays6
Total:
Budget Authority7726
Outlays7612
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–9911–0–1–9992015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent555
12.1Civilian personnel benefits111
99.9Total new obligations666
Employment SummaryIdentification code 009–9911–0–1–9992015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment444444
Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO The World War I Centennial Commission was created by Congress in 2013 by P.L.112–272, and amended in 2014 by P.L. 113–291 to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, which ushered in the 'American Century'. It began the advance of the rights of women and minorities in the U.S., and sowed the seeds for international conflicts for a century, many of which are ongoing today. America's support of Great Britain, France, Belgium, and its other allies in World War I marked the first time in United States history that American soldiers went abroad in defense of liberty against foreign aggression. 4.7 million men and women from the United States served in uniform during World War I, among them 2 future presidents, Harry S. Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Two million individuals from the United States served overseas during World War I, including 200,000 naval personnel who served on the seas. The United States suffered 375,000 casualties during World War I, including 116,516 deaths, more than in the Korean War and Vietnam War combined. The centennial of World War I offers an opportunity for people in the United States to learn about and commemorate the sacrifices of their predecessors. Commemorative programs, activities, and sites allow them to learn about the history of World War I, the United States involvement in that war, and the war's effects on the remainder of the 20th and into the 21st century, and to commemorate and honor the participation of the United States and its citizens in the war effort. Congress also redesignated Pershing Park in the District of Columbia as a 'World War I Memorial', and authorized The Commission to plan, develop, and execute ceremonies for that redesignation, and for the enhancement of the General Pershing Commemorative Work by constructing a World War I Memorial containing appropriate sculptural and other commemorative elements, including landscaping, to further honor the service of members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I. The Commission is bipartisan and consists of 12 private citizens: 6 are appointed by the Congress, 3 are appointed by the President, 1 each is appointed by the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, MO, the VFW, and the American Legion. The Commission is augmented by ex-officio members and advisors: The Archivist of the United States, The Librarian of Congress, The Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, The Secretary of Education, The Secretary of State, The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, The Administrator of General Services, The Department of Defense, The Department of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of the Interior.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–9911–4–1–9992015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001WWI Centennial Commission6
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, mandatory:
1200Appropriation19
1930Total budgetary resources available19
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year13
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts6
3020Outlays (gross)–6
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Mandatory:
4090Budget authority, gross19
Outlays, gross:
4100Outlays from new mandatory authority6
4180Budget authority, net (total)19
4190Outlays, net (total)6
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–9911–4–1–9992015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
11.1Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent3
25.1Advisory and assistance services3
99.9Total new obligations6
Employment SummaryIdentification code 009–9911–4–1–9992015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment20
Capital Construction, Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission Capital Construction, Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial CommissionProgram and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 283–2990–0–1–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Capital Construction, Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission (Direct)1168
0293Direct program activities, subtotal1168
0900Total new obligations (object class 25.1)1168
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1201918
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation68
1930Total budgetary resources available201986
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year191818
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1312
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts1168
3020Outlays (gross)–3–34
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year1236
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year312
3200Obligated balance, end of year1236
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross68
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority34
4011Outlays from discretionary balances3
4020Outlays, gross (total)334
4180Budget authority, net (total)68
4190Outlays, net (total)334
Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund Open World Leadership Center Trust FundFor a payment to the Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund for financing activities of the Open World Leadership Center under section 313 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 (2 U.S.C. 1151), $5,600,000$5,800,000: Provided, That funds made available to support Russian participants shall only be used for those engaging in free market development, humanitarian activities, and civic engagement, and shall not be used for officials of the central government of Russia.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)The Open World Leadership Center, under the direction of its Board of Trustees, supports the identification of emerging leaders from foreign countries selected by the Board of Trustees and oversees the development of an intensive program in the United States to link up to 3,000 participants each year with U.S. counterparts. The Center's mission entails enhancing the understanding and capabilities for cooperation between the United States and participating countries by developing a network of leaders who have gained significant, first-hand exposure to America's democratic, accountable government and its free-market system. The Center has also administered a program to enable cultural leaders from the Russian Federation to gain exposure to the operations of American cultural institutions.The Center is authorized to solicit and accept federal and private funds, in addition to receipt of this appropriation, and to invest appropriated funds in par value securities at the U.S. Treasury. The Center is governed by an eleven-member board of trustees, composed of the Librarian of Congress, members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and representatives of the private sector. The Center is authorized to obtain a wide range of administrative support, including space, from the Library of Congress.FY 2017 funding supports U.S. grants and logistical services for hosting in communities throughout the United States as well as other operating expenses of the Center.Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–0145–0–1–1542015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund (Direct)666
0900Total new obligations (object class 94.0)666
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1100Appropriation666
1930Total budgetary resources available666
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts666
3020Outlays (gross)–6–6–6
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross666
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority666
4180Budget authority, net (total)666
4190Outlays, net (total)666
Gifts and Donations, Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund Payment from the General Fund, Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund Payments, John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and DevelopmentFor payment to the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Development Trust Fund established under section 116 of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Act (2 U.S.C. 1105), $430,000.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)The principal for this fund was established by the transfer of $7,500,000 from the appropriation "Payment to the John C. Stennis Center''. The principal for the Stennis Center Fund is a non-expendable corpus invested in Special Issue Certificates of Indebtedness with the U.S. Treasury. The Center's operations are funded by the interest on these Treasury investments as well as by other funds and contributions provided by outside sources.Special and Trust Fund Receipts(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–8275–0–7–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
0100Balance, start of year789
Receipts:
Current law:
1140Payments, John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development111
2000Total: Balances and receipts8910
5099Balance, end of year8910
Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–8275–0–7–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Developme (Direct)111
0900Total new obligations (object class 25.2)111
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1765
1930Total budgetary resources available765
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year654
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 112
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts111
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year123
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year12
3200Obligated balance, end of year123
4180Budget authority, net (total)
4190Outlays, net (total)
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value151515
5001Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value151515
U.S. Capitol Preservation Commission Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–8300–0–7–8012015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Budgetary resources:
Unobligated balance:
1000Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1101010
1930Total budgetary resources available101010
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
1941Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year101010
4180Budget authority, net (total)
4190Outlays, net (total)
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value101111
5001Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value111111
Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund Special and Trust Fund Receipts(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–8148–0–7–1542015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
0100Balance, start of year
Receipts:
Current law:
1130Gifts and Donations, Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund1
1140Payment from the General Fund, Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund666
1199Total current law receipts667
1999Total receipts667
2000Total: Balances and receipts667
Appropriations:
Current law:
2101Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund–6–6–6
5099Balance, end of year1
Program and Financing(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–8148–0–7–1542015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Obligations by program activity:
0001Open World Leadership Center Trust Fund (Direct)666
Budgetary resources:
Budget authority:
Appropriations, discretionary:
1101Appropriation (special or trust fund)666
1930Total budgetary resources available666
Change in obligated balance:
Unpaid obligations:
3000Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1521
3010Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts666
3020Outlays (gross)–9–7–6
3050Unpaid obligations, end of year211
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
3100Obligated balance, start of year521
3200Obligated balance, end of year211
Budget authority and outlays, net:
Discretionary:
4000Budget authority, gross666
Outlays, gross:
4010Outlays from new discretionary authority455
4011Outlays from discretionary balances521
4020Outlays, gross (total)976
4180Budget authority, net (total)666
4190Outlays, net (total)976
Memorandum (non-add) entries:
5000Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value522
5001Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value222
Object Classification(in millions of dollars)Identification code 009–8148–0–7–1542015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Direct obligations:
25.1Advisory and assistance services222
25.3Other goods and services from Federal sources111
41.0Grants, subsidies, and contributions222
99.0Direct obligations555
99.5Adjustment for rounding111
99.9Total new obligations666
Employment SummaryIdentification code 009–8148–0–7–1542015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
1001Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment555
General and Administrative Provisions GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS (in millions of dollars)2015 actual2016 est.2017 est.
Offsetting receipts from the public:
001–322000All Other General Fund Proprietary Receipts Including Budget Clearing Accounts22
General Fund Offsetting receipts from the public22
GENERAL PROVISIONSMAINTENANCE AND CARE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES201No part of the funds appropriated in this Act shall be used for the maintenance or care of private vehicles, except for emergency assistance and cleaning as may be provided under regulations relating to parking facilities for the House of Representatives issued by the Committee on House Administration and for the Senate issued by the Committee on Rules and Administration.202No part of the funds appropriated in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond fiscal year 2016 (2017) unless expressly so provided in this Act.RATES OF COMPENSATION AND DESIGNATION203Whenever in this Act any office or position not specifically established by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929 (46 Stat. 32 et seq.) is appropriated for or the rate of compensation or designation of any office or position appropriated for is different from that specifically established by such Act, the rate of compensation and the designation in this Act shall be the permanent law with respect thereto: Provided, That the provisions in this Act for the various items of official expenses of Members, officers, and committees of the Senate and House of Representatives, and clerk hire for Senators and Members of the House of Representatives shall be the permanent law with respect thereto.204The expenditure of any appropriation under this Act for any consulting service through procurement contract, under section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, shall be limited to those contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection, except where otherwise provided under existing law, or under existing Executive order issued under existing law.205Amounts available for administrative expenses of any legislative branch entity which participates in the Legislative Branch Financial Managers Council (LBFMC) established by charter on March 26, 1996, shall be available to finance an appropriate share of LBFMC costs as determined by the LBFMC, except that the total LBFMC costs to be shared among all participating legislative branch entities (in such allocations among the entities as the entities may determine) may not exceed $2,000.206For fiscal year 2016 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Architect of the Capitol, in consultation with the District of Columbia, is authorized to maintain and improve the landscape features, excluding streets, in Square 580 up to the beginning of I-395.207206None of the funds made available in this Act may be transferred to any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Government, except pursuant to a transfer made by, or transfer authority provided in, this Act or any other appropriation Act.GUIDED TOURS OF THE CAPITOL208207aExcept as provided in subsection (b), none of the funds made available to the Architect of the Capitol in this Act may be used to eliminate or restrict guided tours of the United States Capitol which are led by employees and interns of offices of Members of Congress and other offices of the House of Representatives and Senate.bAt the direction of the Capitol Police Board, or at the direction of the Architect of the Capitol with the approval of the Capitol Police Board, guided tours of the United States Capitol which are led by employees and interns described in subsection (a) may be suspended temporarily or otherwise subject to restriction for security or related reasons to the same extent as guided tours of the United States Capitol which are led by the Architect of the Capitol.BATTERY RECHARGING STATIONS FOR PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES IN PARKING AREAS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS AT NO NET COST TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT209aDefinition.—In this section, the term "covered employee" means—1an employee of the Library of Congress; or2any other individual who is authorized to park in any parking area under the jurisdiction of the Library of Congress on the Library of Congress buildings and grounds.bAuthority.—1In general.—Subject to paragraph (3), funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol under the heading "Capitol Power Plant" under the heading "ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL" in any fiscal year are available to construct, operate, and maintain on a reimbursable basis battery recharging stations in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Library of Congress on Library of Congress buildings and grounds for use by privately owned vehicles used by covered employees.2Vendors authorized.—In carrying out paragraph (1), the Architect of the Capitol may use one or more vendors on a commission basis.3Approval of construction.—The Architect of the Capitol may construct or direct the construction of battery recharging stations described under paragraph (1) after—Asubmission of written notice detailing the numbers and locations of the battery recharging stations to the Joint Committee on the Library; andBapproval by that Committee.cFees and charges.—1In general.—Subject to paragraph (2), the Architect of the Capitol shall charge fees or charges for electricity provided to covered employees sufficient to cover the costs to the Architect of the Capitol to carry out this section, including costs to any vendors or other costs associated with maintaining the battery charging stations.2Approval of fees or charges.—The Architect of the Capitol may establish and adjust fees or charges under paragraph (1) after—Asubmission of written notice detailing the amount of the fee or charge to be established or adjusted to the Joint Committee on the Library; andBapproval by that Committee.dDeposit and availability of fees, charges, and commissions.—Any fees, charges, or commissions collected by the Architect of the Capitol under this section shall be—1deposited in the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations account described under subsection (b); and2available for obligation without further appropriation during the fiscal year collected.eReports.—1In general.—Not later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal year, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a report on the financial administration and cost recovery of activities under this section with respect to that fiscal year to the Joint Committee on the Library and the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate.2Avoiding subsidy.—ADetermination.—Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act and every 3 years thereafter, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a report to the Joint Committee on the Library determining whether covered employees using battery charging stations as authorized by this section are receiving a subsidy from the taxpayers.BModification of rates and fees.—If a determination is made under subparagraph (A) that a subsidy is being received, the Architect of the Capitol shall submit a plan to the Joint Committee on the Library on how to update the program to ensure no subsidy is being received. If the Joint Committee does not act on the plan within 60 days, the Architect of the Capitol shall take appropriate steps to increase rates or fees to ensure reimbursement for the cost of the program consistent with an appropriate schedule for amortization, to be charged to those using the charging stations.fEffective date.—This section shall apply with respect to fiscal year 2016 and each fiscal year thereafter.SELF-CERTIFICATION OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEMS FOR SENIOR-LEVEL EMPLOYEES210aSelf-certification by librarian of congress, architect of the capitol, and director of government publishing office.—Section 5307(d) of title 5, United States Code, is amended—1in paragraph (1)(A), by striking "this title or section 332(f), 603, or 604 of title 28" and inserting "this title, section 332(f), 603, or 604 of title 28, or section 108 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1991 (2 U.S.C. 1849)"; and2by adding at the end the following new paragraph:"(5)"(A) Notwithstanding any provision of paragraph (3), any regulations, certifications, or other measures necessary to carry out this subsection—"(i) with respect to employees of the Library of Congress shall be the responsibility of the Librarian of Congress;"(ii) with respect to employees of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol shall be the responsibility of the Architect of the Capitol; and"(iii) with respect to employees of the Government Publishing Office shall be the responsibility of the Director of the Government Publishing Office."(B) The regulations under this paragraph shall be consistent with those promulgated under paragraph (3).".bEffective date.—The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act.(Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016.)