OTHER INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

Access Board

Federal Funds

For expenses necessary for the Access Board, as authorized by section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, [$8,023,000] $8,190,000: Provided, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, there may be credited to this appropriation funds received for publications and training expenses. (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) was established by section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Access Board is responsible for developing guidelines under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Architectural Barriers Act, and the Telecommunications Act. These guidelines ensure that buildings and facilities, transportation vehicles, and telecommunications equipment covered by these laws are readily accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. The Board is also responsible for developing standards under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act for accessible electronic and information technology used by Federal agencies and standards under section 510 of the Rehabilitation Act for accessible medical diagnostic equipment. In addition, the Access Board enforces the Architectural Barriers Act, and provides training and technical assistance on the guidelines and standards it develops.

The Board also has additional responsibilities under the Help America Vote Act. The Board serves on the Board of Advisors and the Technical Guidelines Development Committee, which helps the Election Assistance Commission develop voluntary guidelines and guidance for voting systems, including accessibility for people with disabilities.

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Administrative Conference of the United States

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the Administrative Conference of the United States, authorized by 5 U.S.C. 591 et seq., [$3,100,000] $3,200,000, to remain available until September 30, [2017]2018, of which not to exceed $1,000 is for official reception and representation expenses. (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) is an independent agency that assists the President, the Congress, the Judicial Conference and Federal agencies in improving the regulatory and legal process through consensus-driven applied research. The Conference analyzes the administrative law process and, among its many activities, issues formal recommendations for improvements that reduce costs to government agencies, promote effective public participation in the rulemaking process, and reduce unnecessary litigation. The Conference is a public-private partnership comprised of senior government officials and private sector leaders in law, business, and academia.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Public Law 89–665), [$6,080,000] $6,493,000. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The Council advises the President and the Congress on national historic preservation policy and promotes the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our Nation's historic resources.

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Affordable Housing Program

Federal Funds

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The Affordable Housing Program was created by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (FIRREA). FIRREA requires each of the Federal Home Loan Banks to contribute 10-percent of its previous year's net earnings to an Affordable Housing Program (AHP) to be used to subsidize the cost of affordable homeownership and rental housing. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) regulates the AHP and ensures that the AHP fulfills its mission.

Appalachian Regional Commission

Federal Funds

For expenses necessary to carry out the programs authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, [notwithstanding 40 U.S.C. 14704,] and for expenses necessary for the Federal Co-Chairman and the Alternate on the Appalachian Regional Commission, for payment of the Federal share of the administrative expenses of the Commission, including services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, and hire of passenger motor vehicles, [$146,000,000] $120,000,000, to remain available until expended. (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) was established as a Federal-State partnership in 1965 to invest in sustainable economic development in the 420 county Appalachian Region. The Commission is comprised of 13 members representing the States in the Region and a Federal Co-Chairman, who represents the Federal Government. It is the mission of the ARC to help the Appalachian Region reach parity with the Nation by planning and coordinating regional investments and targeting resources to those communities with the greatest needs by innovating, partnering, and investing to build community capacity and strengthening economic growth in Appalachia. ARC investments go toward area development and technical assistance goals, such as increasing economic opportunities, developing a ready workforce, strengthening critical infrastructure, leveraging the Region's natural and cultural heritage assets, and building leadership and community capacity. ARC also assists communities through support of 73 multi-county Local Development Districts (LDDs) that assist local governments in implementing economic development strategies. In 2017, ARC will implement a $50 million competitive grant program, as part of the multi-agency Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Plus (POWER+) Plan, for communities severely impacted by the declining use of coal to develop economic diversification activities in emerging opportunity sectors.

Salaries and expenses.—In this Federal-State partnership, the Federal Government contributes half of the expenses of a professional staff that works with the States and the Federal staff in operating the program. The other half of these non-Federal employee expenses are provided by member States.

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Trust Funds

Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation

Trust Funds

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Public Law 99–661 established the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation to operate the scholarship program that is a significant permanent tribute to the former Senator from Arizona. The Foundation awards scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students who intend to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering. The Foundation awards approximately 300 scholarships each year.

Employment Summary

Broadcasting Board of Governors

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses to enable the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), as authorized, to carry out international communication activities, and to make and supervise grants for radio, Internet, and television broadcasting to the Middle East, [$734,087,000] $768,143,000: Provided, That in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes, up to [$31,135,000] $45,847,654 of the amount appropriated under this heading may remain available until expended for satellite transmissions, surge capacity to respond to a crisis abroad, and Internet freedom programs, of which not less than [$15,000,000] $12,500,000 shall be for Internet freedom programs: Provided further, That of the total amount appropriated under this heading, not to exceed $35,000 may be used for representation expenses, of which $10,000 may be used for such expenses within the United States as authorized, and not to exceed $30,000 may be used for representation expenses of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty: Provided further, That the authority provided by section 504(c) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–228; 22 U.S.C. 6206 note) for the Board or its designee shall remain in effect through September 30, [2016] 2017, except that section 504(b)(3)-(4) of that Act shall not apply: Provided further, That, in addition to the authority in the previous proviso, funds made available under this heading may be used for purposes authorized by section 801(5) of the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948, as amended, and, only if equally or better qualified United States citizen applicants are not available when job vacancies occur, for purposes authorized by section 804(1) of that Act: Provided further, That the BBG shall notify the Committees on Appropriations within 15 days of any determination by the Board that any of its broadcast entities, including its grantee organizations, provides an open platform for international terrorists or those who support international terrorism, or is in violation of the principles and standards set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of section 303 of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6202) or the entity's journalistic code of ethics: Provided further, That significant modifications to BBG broadcast hours previously justified to Congress, including changes to transmission platforms (shortwave, medium wave, satellite, Internet, and television), for all BBG language services shall be subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations: Provided further, That the Board may delegate any of its authorities or duties, or those of the Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau, to a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), appointed by the Board, to whom all Agency employees, except the Board, shall report, and to whom the Board may require the head of an international broadcasting entity overseen by the BBG to report: Provided further, That in addition to funds made available under this heading, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, up to $5,000,000 in receipts from advertising and revenue from business ventures, up to $500,000 in receipts from cooperating international organizations, and up to $1,000,000 in receipts from privatization efforts of the Voice of America and the International Broadcasting Bureau, shall remain available until expended for carrying out authorized purposes: Provided further, That the BBG may transfer to, and merge with, amounts under "International Broadcasting Surge Capacity Fund", pursuant to section 316 of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994, for obligation or expenditure by the BBG for surge capacity, unobligated balances of expired funds appropriated under the heading "International Broadcasting Operations" for fiscal year 2017, except for funds designated for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, at no later than the end of the fifth fiscal year after the last fiscal year for which such funds are available for the purposes for which appropriated, and funds made available for surge capacity under this heading: Provided further, That, if approved by the Board, amounts appropriated under any Act may be disbursed to any BBG grantee for international broadcasting and communications activities wherever any BBG entity is authorized to broadcast overseas: Provided further, That the BBG may perform work, including via grant, on an advance or reimbursable basis for another agency or major organizational unit that places an order for broadcasting or related goods or services: Provided further, That, nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed to make any BBG grantee a federal agency or instrumentality, and section 304(g) of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 shall apply to the Board when sitting on the Board of any BBG grantee: Provided further, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations, the head of the agency may condition the annual grant to BBG grantees on their consolidation into a single, consolidated grantee, which may broadcast and provide news and information to audiences wherever BBG entities may broadcast, under the same terms and conditions in section 308 of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994, except that the Board may select any name for such a consolidated grantee. (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

This appropriation provides operational funding for U.S. non-military, international media programs, including the Voice of America, the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, the necessary engineering and technical needs for all U.S. international media, administrative support activities, as well as grants to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, Middle East Broadcasting Networks, and implementation of a Spanish Language International Media grant to perform the function of the current Office of Cuba Broadcasting.

In 2017, funding is included to support the Broadcasting Board of Governors' global operations, including investments in digital production and distribution technologies, and new media efforts to counter Russian pressure and ISIL messaging, such as programs like Current Time and Raise Your Voice.

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Employment Summary

For the purchase, rent, construction, repair, preservation, investment, and improvement of facilities for radio, television, and digital transmission and reception; the purchase, rent, and installation of necessary equipment for radio, television, and digital transmission and reception, including to Cuba, as authorized; and physical security worldwide, in addition to amounts otherwise available for such purposes, [$4,800,000] $9,700,000, to remain available until expended, as authorized. (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

This account provides funding for certain costs of capital projects for the agency, including large-scale capital projects, and the preservation, construction, purchase, maintenance and improvement of the Broadcasting Board of Governors' worldwide technology infrastructure. This activity funds the upgrade and replacement of transmission facilities and equipment to improve transmission quality and includes digital media management, the conversion of program production and operations to a digital domain, broadcast disaster recovery, and infrastructure projects. Further activities include the continuing repairs and improvements required to maintain the global transmission and communications network, assessing and maintaining building and physical security requirements, the construction and maintenance of the Satellite Interconnect System (SIS), Television Receive Only (TVRO) earth stations, advanced data networks, and upgrading global satellite distribution and operations. In FY 2017, funding is included to continue shortwave realignment, increase satellite capacity to accommodate HDTV, and continue the BBG's migration to HDTV.

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This account provides funding to offset losses due to exchange rate and overseas wage and price fluctuations unanticipated in the President's Budget. As authorized, gains due to fluctuations are deposited into this account to be available to offset future losses.

Trust Funds

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

This fund is maintained to pay separation costs for Foreign Service National employees of the Broadcasting Board of Governors in those countries in which such pay is legally authorized. The fund, as authorized by Public Law 102–138, and amended by Division G of P.L. 105–277, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998, is maintained by annual government contributions which are appropriated in the International Broadcasting Operations account.

CREATION OF THE POSITION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL MEDIA

"(f) DECISIONS.—Decisions of the Board shall be made by majority vote, a quorum being present. A quorum shall consist of a majority of Governors then serving (as determined under subsection (c) of this Section) at the time a decision of the Board is made.";

(b) Subsection 305(a) of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994, as amended (22 U.S.C. 6204(a)), is amended:

(1) in paragraph (2), to read as follows:

"(2) To review and evaluate the mission and operation of, and to assess the quality, effectiveness, and professional integrity of, all such activities within the context of the broad foreign policy objectives of the United States, and to set the strategic direction for international broadcasting activities of the Federal and non-Federal entities granted funds under the Broadcasting Board of Governors."; and

(2) in paragraph (11), to read as follows:

"(11) To appoint a Chief Executive Officer for a 5-year term that is renewable at the Board's discretion and such other staff personnel of the Board as the Board may determine to be necessary, subject to the provisions of Title 5 governing appointments, classification, and compensation. The Board shall appoint a Chief Executive Officer by no later than 180 days following the effective date hereof (and may appoint an interim Chief Executive Office prior to such appointment) and, thereafter, within 180 days of the departure or removal of a Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer may be removed by the Board by a 2/3 majority of Governors then serving.";

(c) Subsections 305(b), (c), and (d) of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994, as amended (22 U.S.C. 6204(b), (c), and (d)), are each amended to read as follows:

"(b) DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY.—The Chief Executive Officer shall have sole responsibility to carry out the authorities enumerated in 22 U.S.C. 6204(a)(1), (5), (6), (7), (8), (10), (11) (except the authority to appoint the Chief Executive Officer under paragraph (11) of subsection (a)), (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (17), (18), and (19) subject to the ongoing supervision of the Board. The Board, at its discretion, may delegate the responsibilities enumerated in 22 U.S.C. 6204(a)(2), (3), (4), and (9), which may be delegated to the extent the Board determines to be appropriate. The Chief Executive Officer shall exercise any authority so delegated subject to the ongoing supervision of the Board, except the authority to appoint and remove the Chief Executive Officer under paragraph (11) of subsection (a), which shall be exercised solely by the Board.";

"(c) BROADCASTING BUDGETS.—The Chief Executive Officer shall submit proposed budgets to the Board for all activities authorized to be conducted under this title for review and approval. The Board shall forward its recommendations concerning the proposed budget for the Board and broadcasting activities under this title, the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act, as amended, and the Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act, as amended, to the Office of Management and Budget."; and

"(d) PROFESSIONAL INDEPENDENCE OF BROADCASTERS.—The Secretary of State, the Board, and the Chief Executive Officer, in carrying out their functions, shall respect the professional independence and integrity of the International Broadcasting Bureau, its broadcasting services, and the grantees of the Board.";

(d) Subsection 307(b) of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994, as amended (22 U.S.C. 6206(b)), is amended to read as follows:

"(b) SELECTION OF DIRECTOR OF BUREAU.—The Director of the Bureau shall be abolished immediately after the individual holding that office on the date of the enactment of this Act ceases to hold that office, and all responsibilities and authorities shall be transferred to the Chief Executive Officer.";

(e) Subsections 310(a), (b), (c), and (d) of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994, as amended (Public Law 103–236), are each amended to read as follows:

"(a) FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES.—

(1) The Chief Executive Officer shall have the following functions and duties:

(A) To exercise the authorities identified pursuant to Section 305(b);

(B) To exercise the authorities delegated by the Board of Governors pursuant to Section 305(b); and

(C) To carry out all of the broadcasting activities conducted pursuant to this title, the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act, as amended, and the Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act, as amended, including by grant; and

(2) The Chief Executive Officer shall not assume any of the functions and duties of the Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau until the individual holding that office on the date of the enactment of this Act ceases to hold that office.";

"(b) ORGANIZATION OF BROADCASTING ACTIVITIES SUBORDINATE TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.—The position of the Director of the International Broadcasting Bureau shall be abolished immediately after the individual holding that office on the date of the enactment of this Act ceases to hold that office, and the functions and activities formerly organized under such Director shall be organized as directed by, and shall be subordinate to, the Chief Executive Officer. The Directors of the Voice of America and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting shall report, and are subordinate, to the Chief Executive Officer. RFE/RL, Incorporated; Radio Free Asia; and Middle East Broadcast Networks, Incorporated are independent organizations but shall communicate and report through the Chief Executive Officer to the Board, as shall any other such statutory grantee entity. The Board may condition grants to any grantee on complying with CEO direction. Nothing in this or any other Act shall be construed to make any Broadcasting Board of Governors grantee a federal agency or instrumentality.";

"(c) CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AUTHORITY OVER GRANTS.—For all grants made by the Broadcasting Board of Governors, a condition of the grant shall be that the Chief Executive Officer shall have authority to redirect funds within the scope of the grant as needed in order to maintain consistency with Board-approved agency priorities worldwide. Failure to comply with any redirection in accordance with this condition shall be a violation of the terms and conditions of the award and may result in corrective action taken by the Broadcasting Board of Governors, which may include suspension or termination of the grant until remedied."; and

"(d) CONGRESSIONAL LOBBYING.—No grant funds provided by the Broadcasting Board of Governors may be used for any activity for the purpose of influencing the passage or defeat of legislation being considered by Congress.".

Creation of a Cuba/Marti grantee

(a) The Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1465 et seq.) is amended —

(1) in section 3 (22 U.S.C. 1465a)—

(A) in subsection (b), by striking "shall be part of the Voice of America radio broadcasting to Cuba and";

(B) in subsection (c)—

(i) in the first sentence, by striking "shall" and replacing it with "may";

(ii) in the second sentence, by striking the proviso "Provided, That no frequency shall be used for radio broadcasts to Cuba in accordance with this subchapter which is not also used for all other Voice of America broadcasts to Cuba."; and

(iii) in the third sentence, by striking the proviso "Provided, That not less than 30 per centum of the programs broadcast or rebroadcast shall be regular Voice of America broadcasts with particular emphasis on news and programs meeting the requirements of section 1463(2) of this title.";

(C) in subsection (d), by striking the third sentence; and

(D) in subsection (e), by striking "shall be designated "Voice of America: Cuba Service" or "Voice of America: Radio Marti program"" and replacing with "may be designated Radio Marti";

(2) in section 4 (22 U.S.C. 1465b)—

(A) by inserting "(a)" before the first sentence to create a subsection (a);

(B) in this new subsection (a)—

(i) in the first sentence—

(I) by striking "shall establish within the International Broadcasting Bureau a Cuba Service" and replacing it with "may continue to maintain an Office of Cuba Broadcasting"; and

(II) by adding "or "Cuba Service"" after ""Service"" and before the ")";

(ii) in the second sentence—

(I) by striking "shall" and replacing it with "may"; and

(II) by inserting ", including as" before the word "authorized";

(iii) in the third sentence, by striking "shall" in each place it appears and inserting "may"; and

(iv) in the fourth sentence—

(I) by striking "shall" before the term "be" and replacing it with "should";

(II) by striking "other Voice of America functions" and replacing with "the Voice of America"; and

(III) by striking the term "International Broadcasting Bureau" and replacing with "Broadcasting Board of Governors or its designee.";

(C) by adding a new subsection (b) to read as follows:

"(b) The Broadcasting Board of Governors is authorized to establish an independent grantee organization, as a private nonprofit organization, to carry out any and all Agency broadcasting and related programs to Cuba. The Board or its delegate may make and supervise grants to this grantee. Such a grantee shall not be considered a federal agency or instrumentality and shall adhere to the same standards or professionalism and accountability required of all Broadcasting Board of Governors broadcasters and grantees. The Broadcasting Board of Governors is authorized to transfer any facilities or equipment to such grantee. Broadcasting Board of Governors employees may be detailed to such a grantee, notwithstanding any other provision of law. Grants to this grantee shall satisfy any provisions of law requiring a federal entity, rather than a grantee, to carry out broadcasting to Cuba.";

(3) in section 5(d) (22 U.S.C. 1465c(d)):

(A) by striking "Cuba Service and the head of the Television Marti Service" and replacing it with "Office of Cuba Broadcasting, or his equivalent, or any full time Broadcasting Board of Governor employee to whom the head of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting would report,";

(B) by inserting "a" after the word "as"; and

(C) by striking "members" and inserting "member";

(4) in section 6(a) (22 U.S.C. 1465d(a)), by striking "section 1465" and replacing with "sections 1465, 1465aa, and 6201"; and

(5) in section 8 (22 U.S.C. 1465f)

(A) in subsection (a), by striking the last sentence; and

(B) in subsection (c), by striking "under this section" and replacing with "for broadcasting to Cuba".

(b) The Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1465aa et seq.), is amended—

(1) in section 243 (22 U.S.C. 1465bb)—

(A) in subsection (a), by striking "Agency" and replacing with "Board"; and

(B) in subsection (c),

by striking "shall" and replacing with "may";

(2) in section 244 (22 U.S.C. 1465cc)—

(A) in subsection (a)—

(i) in the first sentence, by striking "is within the Voice of America" and replace with "may continue to be within the Office of Cuba Broadcasting";

(ii) in the second sentence, by striking "shall" and replacing with "may";

(iii) by striking the third sentence; and

(iv) in the fourth sentence, by striking "Service shall" and replacing with "Office of Cuba Broadcasting may";

(B) by striking subsection (b); and

(C) in subsection (c)—

(i) by striking "(c)" and replacing with "(b)";

(ii) by striking "this subchapter" and replacing with "the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act, as amended, and the Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act, as amended"; and

(iii) by inserting after "grants," the following: "including to the grantee described in 22 U.S.C. 1465b(b),";

(3) in section 246 (22 U.S.C. 1465dd), by adding the following after the end of the last sentence: "Support and services may be provided on a reimbursable basis. Any reimbursement shall be credited to the appropriation from which the property, support, or services was derived."; and

(4) in section 248 (22 U.S.C. 1465ff)—

(A) in paragraph (4), by striking "." and replacing with ";"; and

(B) by adding the following new clause after the end of the last sentence: "(5) the terms 'Office of Cuba Broadcasting' and 'head of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting' have the meaning provided by section 1465b of title 22.".

Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection

Federal Funds

Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was established under Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Act) (P.L. 111–203) as an independent bureau in the Federal Reserve System. To create a single point of accountability in the Federal government for consumer financial protection, the Act consolidated authorities previously shared by seven Federal agencies under Federal consumer financial laws into the CFPB and provided the Bureau with additional authorities to:

—Conduct rulemaking, supervision, and enforcement with respect to Federal consumer financial laws;

—Handle consumer complaints and inquiries about financial products;

—Promote financial education, literacy, and access;

—Research consumer behavior; and,

—Monitor financial markets for new risks to consumers.

Funding required to support the CFPB's operations is obtained primarily through transfers from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Transfers to the Bureau in 2016 are capped at $613.7 million. The transfer cap for 2017, as adjusted by an annual inflation indicator, is estimated to be $646.2 million. The Bureau anticipates requesting less than the transfer cap to fund operations in 2016 and 2017 and the Budget reflects estimates of $606 and $636 million, respectively.

Pursuant to the Act, the CFPB is also authorized to collect civil penalties in any judicial or administrative action under Federal consumer financial laws. These amounts are maintained and displayed in a separate account titled "Consumer Financial Civil Penalty Fund."

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Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Pursuant to Title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Act) (P.L. 111–203), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is authorized to collect civil penalties obtained in any judicial or administrative action under Federal consumer financial laws. Per the Act, such funds will be available for payments to the victims of activities for which civil penalties have been imposed under the Federal consumer financial laws. To the extent that such victims cannot be located or payments are otherwise not practicable, the CFPB may use such funds for consumer education and financial literacy programs. In May 2013, the CFPB published a final rule to provide transparency about how money in the Civil Penalty Fund would be used to compensate victims and the circumstances in which the funds may be allocated for consumer education and financial literacy programs. In Fiscal Year 2013, the CFPB made its first allocations of funds from the Civil Penalty Fund to victims and to consumer education and financial literacy programs. The CFPB continues to make allocations pursuant to the rule and distribute allocated funds accordingly. Obligations related to victim compensation are contingent upon identifying the specific victims qualifying for payments.

Central Intelligence Agency

Federal Funds

For payment to the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund, to maintain the proper funding level for continuing the operation of the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, $514,000,000. (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

Independent actuarial projections show the CIARDS Fund with an unfunded liability of $6.2 billion. To ensure that the Fund remains solvent and authorized payments to beneficiaries continue, the Budget proposes $514 million in 2017. This amount reflects the amortized cost of recapitalizing the CIARDS Fund over twenty years.

Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses in carrying out activities pursuant to section 112(r)(6) of the Clean Air Act, including hire of passenger vehicles, uniforms or allowances therefor, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902, and for services authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109 but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem equivalent to the maximum rate payable for senior level positions under 5 U.S.C. 5376, [$11,000,000] $12,436,000: Provided, That the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (Board) shall have not more than three career Senior Executive Service positions: Provided further, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, the individual appointed to the position of Inspector General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shall, by virtue of such appointment, also hold the position of Inspector General of the Board: Provided further, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Inspector General of the Board shall utilize personnel of the Office of Inspector General of EPA in performing the duties of the Inspector General of the Board, and shall not appoint any individuals to positions within the Board. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

The Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, as authorized by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, became operational in 1998. It is an independent, non-regulatory agency that promotes chemical safety and accident prevention through investigating chemical accidents; making recommendations for accident prevention; conducting special studies; broadly disseminating its findings to industry and labor organizations; and informing stakeholder discussions on chemical safety and on actions taken by the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Labor, and other entities to implement Board recommendations. As authorized by law, the Board will submit a concurrent request for 2017 to the Congress and OMB.

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Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation

Trust Funds

Public Law 102–281 established the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation "to encourage and support research, study, and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind.'' Surcharges from the sale of Christopher Columbus Quincentenary coins were placed in the Foundation's trust fund to operate the Foundation's programs.

The Foundation supports competitive programs rewarding American scientist/researchers, companies, educators and students who develop new innovations and innovative approaches to homeland security, life sciences, agriscience and solving community issues through science and education.

The Foundation will continue its programs until its funds are expended.

Civilian Property Realignment Board

Commission of Fine Arts

Federal Funds

For expenses of the Commission of Fine Arts under chapter 91 of title 40, United States Code, [$2,653,000] $2,762,000: Provided, That the Commission is authorized to charge fees to cover the full costs of its publications, and such fees shall be credited to this account as an offsetting collection, to remain available until expended without further appropriation: Provided further, That the Commission is authorized to accept gifts, including objects, papers, artwork, drawings and artifacts, that pertain to the history and design of the Nation's Capital or the history and activities of the Commission of Fine Arts, for the purpose of artistic display, study or education: Provided further, That one-tenth of one percent of the funds provided under this heading may be used for official reception and representation expenses. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

The Commission advises the President, the Congress, and Department heads on matters of architecture, sculpture, landscape, and other fine arts. Its primary function is to preserve and enhance the appearance of the Nation's Capital.

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Employment Summary

For necessary expenses as authorized by Public Law 99–190 (20 U.S.C. 956a), [$2,000,000] $1,400,000: Provided, That, notwithstanding section 956a of title 20, United States Code, eligibility for grants shall be limited to not-for-profit, non-academic institutions of demonstrated national repute and is further limited to organizations having annual income, exclusive of Federal funds, that is in excess of $1,000,000 and less than $50,000,000 for each of the three years prior to receipt of a grant. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

The Budget includes $1.4 million for the National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs grant program and reflects a change to the grantee requirements. The Budget maintains the requirement under current law that grantees have annual income, exclusive of Federal funds, of at least $1 million for each of the three years prior to receipt of a grant. In addition, the Budget proposes to require grantees to have annual income, exclusive of Federal funds, of less than $50 million for each of the three years prior to receipt of a grant.

Commission on Civil Rights

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the Commission on Civil Rights, including hire of passenger motor vehicles, [$9,200,000]$9,430,000: Provided, That none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph may be used to employ any individuals under Schedule C of subpart C of part 213 of title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations exclusive of one special assistant for each Commissioner: Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used to reimburse Commissioners for more than 75 billable days, with the exception of the chairperson, who is permitted 125 billable days: Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated in this paragraph shall be used for any activity or expense that is not explicitly authorized by section 3 of the Civil Rights Commission Act of 1983 (42 U.S.C. 1975a). (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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Originally established by the Civil Rights Act of 1957, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (USCCR) is an independent, bipartisan, fact-finding Federal agency. Its mission is to inform the development of national civil rights policy and enhance enforcement of Federal civil rights laws. The Commission pursues this mission by studying alleged deprivations of voting rights and alleged discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice. The Commission plays a vital role in advancing civil rights through objective and comprehensive investigation, research, and analysis on issues of fundamental concern to the Federal government and the public. The Commission also supports a network of State Advisory Committees, each composed of a diverse group of citizen volunteers, which conduct civil rights research at the State and regional levels.

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Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled

Federal Funds

For expenses necessary for the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled established under section 8502 of title 41, United States Code, [$6,191,000] $10,612,000: Provided, That in order to authorize any central nonprofit agency designated pursuant to section 8503(c) of title 41, United States Code, to perform contract requirements of the Committee as prescribed under section 51–3.2 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, the Committee shall [within 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act] enter into a written agreement with any such central nonprofit agency: Provided further, That such agreement entered into under the preceding proviso shall contain such auditing, oversight, and reporting provisions as necessary to implement chapter 85 of title 41, United States Code: Provided further, That such agreement shall include the elements listed under the heading "Committee For Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled—Written Agreement Elements" in the [explanatory statement described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act)] report accompanying this Act: Provided further, That [after 180 days from the date of enactment of this Act] a fee may not be charged under section 51–3.5 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, unless such fee is under the terms of the written agreement between the Committee and any such central nonprofit agency: Provided further, That no less than $750,000 shall be available for the Office of Inspector General. (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (operating as the U.S. AbilityOne Commission) administers the AbilityOne Program under the authority of the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act of 1971, as amended. The principal objective of AbilityOne is to leverage the purchasing power of the Federal Government to provide employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities. The Committee accomplishes its mission by identifying Government procurement requirements that can create employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or have other significant disabilities. Following opportunities for public comment and after due deliberation, the Committee then places such products and service requirements on the AbilityOne Procurement List, requiring Federal departments and agencies to procure the designated products and services from a network of 565 qualified State and private nonprofit agencies (NPAs) employing people who are blind or have other significant disabilities. The long-term vision of AbilityOne is to enable people who are blind or have other significant disabilities to achieve their maximum employment potential. In 2014, nearly 47,000 AbilityOne employees earned a combined total of more than $550 million in wages, with an average hourly wage of $12.44. The AbilityOne Program continues to emphasize providing employment to veterans, with more than 3,000 employed in direct or indirect labor positions, including supervision and management. Nearly 2,000 AbilityOne employees move into competitive or supported employment each year after gaining skills and experience on AbilityOne jobs.

While pursuing its core mission to increase employment opportunities for people who are blind or have other significant disabilities, the Committee is dedicated to effective stewardship and program integrity. The Committee continues to strengthen its Procurement List business processes and to enhance its oversight of AbilityOne Program participants. The resources proposed for 2017 will enable the Committee to implement new requirements enacted in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. These requirements include establishing and staffing an Office of Inspector General for the AbilityOne Program. The requirements also include establishing and administering written agreements that govern the Committee's relationship with its designated central nonprofit agencies, evaluating reports and data from such central nonprofit agencies, and increasing the capacity of the Committee's compliance and operations staff to oversee a national program with $2.8 billion in annual sales of products and services to the Government.

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(1) in subsection (a)—

(A) in paragraph (2), by inserting "the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled," after "the Board for International Broadcasting,"; and

(B) in paragraph (4)—

(i) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (H) as subparagraphs (E) through (I), respectively; and

(ii) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph:

"(D) with respect to the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, such term means the Chairman of the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled;"; and

(2) in subsection (e)(1)—

(A) by striking "board or commission", the first place it appears, and inserting "board, chairman of a committee, or commission"; and

(B) by striking "board or commission", the second place it appears, and inserting "board, committee, or commission".

(b) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled shall appoint an Inspector General for the Committee.

(c) This section, and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.]

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.), including the purchase and hire of passenger motor vehicles, and the rental of space (to include multiple year leases), in the District of Columbia and elsewhere, [$250,000,000] $330,000,000, including not to exceed $3,000 for official reception and representation expenses, and not to exceed $25,000 for the expenses for consultations and meetings hosted by the Commission with foreign governmental and other regulatory officials, of which not less than [$50,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2017, shall be for the purchase of information technology and of which not less than $2,620,000] $3,461,000 shall be for expenses of the Office of the Inspector General: Provided, That notwithstanding the limitations in 31 U.S.C. 1553, amounts provided under this heading are available for the liquidation of obligations equal to current year payments on leases entered into prior to the date of enactment of this Act: Provided further, That for the purpose of recording any obligations that should have been recorded against accounts closed pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1552, these accounts may be reopened solely for the purpose of correcting any violations of 31 U.S.C. 1501(a)(1), and balances canceled pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1552(a) in any accounts reopened pursuant to this authority shall remain unavailable to liquidate any outstanding obligations. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

The mission of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) is to foster open, transparent, competitive, and financially sound markets; to avoid systemic risk; and to protect market users and their funds, consumers, and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to derivatives and other products that are subject to the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1, et seq.) (CEA or the Act). The CFTC, established by Congress as an independent agency in 1974, administers the Act. The Act established a comprehensive regulatory structure to oversee the volatile futures trading complex, including futures trading in all goods, articles, services, rights, and interests; commodity options trading; and leverage trading in gold and silver bullion and coins.

To meet changing market conditions, the CFTC's mandate has been renewed and expanded several times since its inception. Most recently, and in response to the 2008 financial crisis, the scope of the CFTC's mission grew dramatically upon enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111–203) (the Dodd-Frank Act) , which amended the CEA and expanded the CFTC's mission to include oversight of the previously unregulated over-the-counter swaps marketplace.

The markets under the CFTC's regulatory purview are large and economically significant. In the United States, the CFTC regulates the markets for futures and options on futures with an estimated notional value of $34 trillion and the swaps market with an estimated notional value of $270 trillion. The Administration proposes an increase of $80 million and 183 FTE in 2017 over the 2016 enacted level in order to fulfill the CFTC's responsibility to oversee these vital markets. The increase requested for 2017 is a down payment toward doubling the funding of the CFTC from its 2015 level by 2021, enabling the CFTC to thoroughly perform its post-Dodd-Frank mission.

The Administration strongly supports and will again propose legislation authorizing the CFTC to collect user fees from its regulated community equal to the agency's annual appropriation. Fee rates would be designed in a way that supports market access, market liquidity, and the efficiency, competiveness, and financial integrity of the Nation's futures, options on futures, and swaps markets. Fee funding would shift the costs of regulatory services provided by the CFTC from the general taxpayer to the primary beneficiaries of the CFTC's oversight, and would bring CFTC funding in line with that of all other Federal financial and banking regulators. Subject to enactment of authorizing legislation enabling the CFTC to collect user fees, the Administration proposes that collections begin with the 2018 appropriation.

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Section 748 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (P.L. 111–203) (the Dodd-Frank Act) amended the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1, et seq.) to establish the Customer Protection Fund (the Fund) and to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) to issue rules implementing incentives and protections for whistleblowers.

The Customer Protection Fund is a revolving fund into which the Commission deposits monetary sanctions it collects in covered judicial or administrative actions. The Commission may deposit such sanctions into the Fund unless the balance in the Fund at the time the sanction is collected exceeds $100 million. The Commission will not deposit restitution awarded to victims into the Fund, and will pay whistleblower awards and finance customer education initiatives from the Fund. The Commission is required to submit an annual report on the whistleblower award program to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives.

Section 748 of the Dodd-Frank Act requires the Commission to pay awards to whistleblowers who provide original information to the Commission that leads to successful enforcement of a Commission action resulting in monetary sanctions exceeding $1 million, and who satisfy other eligibility requirements. The amount of the awards, as determined by the Commission, will be between 10 to 30 percent of sanctions collected in either the Commission's action or a related action that is based upon original information provided by the whistleblower.

The Commission's award determination is dependent upon certain criteria. The Commission may exercise discretion in granting an award based upon the significance of the information, the degree of assistance provided in support of the Commission's action or related action, the Commission's programmatic interest, and other criteria. An award shall be denied to certain Government employees and others who are statutorily ineligible.

A whistleblower may appeal the Commission's award determination as to whom an award is made, the amount of an award, or the denial of an award to the appropriate U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Consumer Product Safety Commission

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, including hire of passenger motor vehicles, services as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 3109, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the per diem rate equivalent to the maximum rate payable under 5 U.S.C. 5376, purchase of nominal awards to recognize non-Federal officials' contributions to Commission activities, and not to exceed $4,000 for official reception and representation expenses, [$125,000,000] $130,500,000, of which [not less than $1,000,000] $4,000,000 shall remain available until September 30, [2017] 2018, to [reduce the costs of third party testing associated with certification of children's products under section 14 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2063)] implement section 2 of Public Law No. 108–153 (15 U.S.C. 7501), the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act. (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal regulatory agency, created in 1972 by the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA). In addition to the CPSA, as amended by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA), and Public Law 112–28, the CPSC also administers other laws, including the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the Flammable Fabrics Act, the Child Safety Protection Act, the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, the Refrigerator Safety Act, the Virginia Graeme Baker (VGB) Pool and Spa Safety Act, and the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act. The 2017 request continues scaling the CPSC's import surveillance initiative to a full-scale national program, and proposes that an import surveillance user fee be enacted with collections beginning by 2018 to offset costs of the program. The request also supports global outreach and education, and includes funding to conduct applied research on exposure to potential chronic hazards related to nanotechnology in consumer products and crumb rubber (artificial field turf and playgrounds).

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Corporation for National and Community Service

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses for the Corporation for National and Community Service (referred to in this title as "CNCS") to carry out the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973 (referred to in this title as "1973 Act") and the National and Community Service Act of 1990 (referred to in this title as "1990 Act"), [$787,929,000]$794,608,000, notwithstanding sections 198B(b)(3), 198S(g), 501(a)(4)(C), and 501(a)(4)(F) of the 1990 Act: Provided, That of the amounts provided under this heading: (1) up to 1 percent of program grant funds may be used to defray the costs of conducting grant application reviews, including the use of outside peer reviewers and electronic management of the grants cycle; (2) $50,000,000 shall be available for expenses to carry out section 198K of the 1990 Act; (3) [$16,038,000]$17,000,000 shall be available to provide assistance to State commissions on national and community service, under section 126(a) of the 1990 Act and notwithstanding section 501(a)(5)(B) of the 1990 Act; (4) $30,000,000 shall be available until September 30, 2018 to carry out subtitle E of the 1990 Act; and (5) [$3,800,000]$4,000,000 shall be available for expenses authorized under section 501(a)(4)(F) of the 1990 Act, which, notwithstanding the provisions of section 198P shall be awarded by CNCS on a competitive basis: Provided further, That for the purposes of carrying out the 1990 Act, satisfying the requirements in section 122(c)(1)(D) may include a determination of need by the local community: Provided further, That not to exceed 20 percent of funds made available under section 198K of the 1990 Act may be used for Social Innovation Fund Pilot Program-related performance-based awards for Pay for Success projects and shall remain available through September 30, [2017]2018: Provided further, That, with respect to the previous proviso, any funds obligated for such projects shall remain available for disbursement until expended, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 1552(a): Provided further, That any funds deobligated from projects under section 198K of the 1990 Act shall immediately be available for activities authorized under section 198K of such Act. (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) provides opportunities for Americans of all ages to serve their community and country in sustained and effective ways. As the nation's largest grantmaker for service and volunteering, CNCS plays a critical role in strengthening America's nonprofit sector and addressing our nation's challenges through service. CNCS harnesses America's most powerful resource—the energy and talents of its citizens—to solve problems and strengthen communities. From grade school through retirement, CNCS empowers Americans and fosters a lifetime of service. CNCS plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. CNCS promotes service around the country, working hand in hand with thousands of local partners. These institutions include: nonprofits, schools, faith-based and other community organizations, and local governments.

AmeriCorps State and National.—With funds channeled through States, Territories, Tribes, and community-based organizations, AmeriCorps grants enable communities to recruit, train, and place AmeriCorps members to meet critical local needs in the areas of disaster services, economic opportunity, education, environmental stewardship, healthy futures, and veterans and military families, as directed by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act of 2009.

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps.—AmeriCorps NCCC is a 10-month residential national service program for people ages 18–24. AmeriCorps NCCC members will be deployed to respond to natural disasters and engage in urban and rural development projects across the nation.

AmeriCorps VISTA.—Provides full-time members to community organizations and public agencies working to resolve local poverty-related problems in areas such as illiteracy, hunger, unemployment, substance abuse, and homelessness.

State Service Commission Support Grants.—These grants support the operation of State Service Commissions that administer approximately two-thirds of AmeriCorps State and National grant funds. Commissions are responsible for monitoring sub-grantees and ensuring that they comply with Federal requirements and performance expectations. These grants must be matched by the Commissions.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program.—RSVP grants support volunteers aged 55 and older who help meet a wide range of community needs, including mentoring children and providing independent living services to adults.

Foster Grandparent Program.—Grants provide low-income volunteers age 55 and older with service opportunities to provide one-on-one mentoring and support to at-risk children.

Senior Companion Program.—Grants support low-income volunteers who provide companionship, transportation, help with light chores, and respite to assist tens of thousands of seniors and people with disabilities to remain in their own homes.

Innovation, Demonstration, and Assistance.—These initiatives and programs are aimed at incubating new ideas, while expanding proven initiatives that address specific community needs. This includes the Social Innovation Fund, which helps identify and scale-up innovative and evidence-based programs across the country. The 2017 Budget for the Social Innovation Fund continues to request that up to 20 percent of funds be available for Pay For Success projects. The Volunteer Generation Fund will focus on strengthening the ability of nonprofits and other organizations to recruit, retain, and manage volunteers. Additional activities include the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, and United We Serve, the President's call to service initiative.

Evaluation.—This activity supports the design and implementation of research and evaluation studies and will facilitate the use of evidence and evaluation by CNCS and national service organizations.

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Employment Summary

For payment to the National Service Trust established under subtitle D of title I of the 1990 Act, [$220,000,000] $206,842,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That CNCS may transfer additional funds from the amount provided within "Operating Expenses" allocated to grants under subtitle C of title I of the 1990 Act to the National Service Trust upon determination that such transfer is necessary to support the activities of national service participants and after notice is transmitted to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate: Provided further, That amounts appropriated for or transferred to the National Service Trust may be invested under section 145(b) of the 1990 Act without regard to the requirement to apportion funds under 31 U.S.C. 1513(b). (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)

This general fund appropriation pays the National Service Trust Fund to make educational awards to eligible national service program participants until the awardees use them.

For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General in carrying out the Inspector General Act of 1978, [$5,250,000] $6,100,000. (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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The Office of the Inspector General provides an independent assessment of Corporation operations, primarily through audits and investigations, with a goal of preventing fraud, waste, and abuse.

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Employment Summary

For necessary expenses of administration as provided under section 501(a)(5) of the 1990 Act and under section 504(a) of the 1973 Act, including payment of salaries, authorized travel, hire of passenger motor vehicles, the rental of conference rooms in the District of Columbia, the employment of experts and consultants authorized under 5 U.S.C. 3109, and not to exceed $2,500 for official reception and representation expenses, [$81,737,000] $89,330,000. (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016.)

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