State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2021 — House Report 116-444
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116TH CONGRESS REPORT
" HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES !
2d Session 116–444
STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2021
JULY 13, 2020.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of
the Union and ordered to be printed
Mrs. LOWEY of New York, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
together with
MINORITY VIEWS
[To accompany H.R. 7608]
The Committee on Appropriations submits the following report in
explanation of the accompanying bill making appropriations for the
Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs, for
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.
INDEX TO BILL AND REPORT
Page Number
Bill Report
Overview ..................................................................................................... ........ ...........
Title I—Department of State and Related Agency:
Department of State:
Administration of Foreign Affairs ..................................................... 2 10
Diplomatic Programs .......................................................................... 2 11
Capital Investment Fund ................................................................... 6 20
Office of Inspector General ................................................................. 6 20
Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs ................................ 7 21
Representation Expenses ................................................................... 8 24
Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials .................................... 8 24
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance ......................... 8 25
Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service ..................... 9 27
Repatriation Loans Program Account ............................................... 10 27
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan ................................. 10 27
International Center, Washington, District of Columbia ................ 11 28
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund 11 28
International Organizations:
Contributions to International Organizations .................................. 11 28
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Page Number
Bill Report
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities ................. 13 31
International Commissions:
International Boundary and Water Commission, United States
and Mexico ....................................................................................... 16 32
American Sections, International Commissions ............................... 17 33
International Fisheries Commissions ................................................ 17 33
Related Agency .................................................................................... 18 34
United States Agency for Global Media ..................................... 18 34
International Broadcasting Operations .............................. 18 35
Broadcasting Capital Improvements ................................... 20 38
Related Programs ................................................................................ 21 38
The Asia Foundation ................................................................... 21 38
United States Institute of Peace ................................................. 21 38
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund ....... 21 39
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program ............................... 22 39
Israeli Arab Scholarship Program .............................................. 22 39
East-West Center ......................................................................... 23 39
National Endowment for Democracy ......................................... 23 40
Other Commissions ............................................................................. 24 41
Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage
Abroad ....................................................................................... 24 41
United States Commission on International Religious Free-
dom ............................................................................................ 24 41
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe ............... 25 41
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Repub-
lic of China ................................................................................ 25 41
United States-China Economic and Security Review Commis-
sion ............................................................................................ 25 42
Title II—United States Agency for International Development:
Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 26 42
Operating Expenses ..................................................................... 26 42
Capital Investment Fund ............................................................ 27 45
Office of Inspector General ......................................................... 28 45
Title III— Bilateral Economic Assistance:
Funds Appropriated to the President: ............................................... 28 45
Global Health Programs .............................................................. 28 45
Development Assistance .............................................................. 31 51
International Disaster Assistance .............................................. 31 58
International Humanitarian Assistance .................................... ........ 60
Transition Initiatives ................................................................... 32 60
Complex Crises Fund .................................................................. 33 60
Economic Support and Development Fund ................................ ........ 61
Economic Support Fund .............................................................. 33 61
Democracy Fund .......................................................................... 35 64
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ..................... 36 65
Department of State: .......................................................................... 38 66
Migration and Refugee Assistance ............................................. 38 66
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance
Fund .......................................................................................... 39 70
Independent Agencies: ........................................................................ 39 70
Peace Corps .................................................................................. 39 70
Millennium Challenge Corporation ............................................ 41 72
Inter-American Foundation ........................................................ 42 72
United States African Development Foundation ...................... 42 73
Department of the Treasury: ............................................................. 44 73
International Affairs Technical Assistance ................................ 44 73
Debt Restructuring ...................................................................... 44 73
Title IV—International Security Assistance:
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Department of State: .......................................................................... 45 74
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Page Number
Bill Report
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ........... 45 74
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Pro-
grams ......................................................................................... 47 76
Peacekeeping Operations ............................................................ 48 78
Funds Appropriated to the President: ............................................... 50 79
International Military Education and Training ........................ 50 79
Foreign Military Financing Program ......................................... 50 80
Title V—Multilateral Assistance:
Funds Appropriated to the President: ............................................... 54 82
International Organizations and Programs ............................... 54 82
International Financial Institutions .................................................. 54 83
Global Environment Facility ....................................................... 54 84
Contribution to the International Bank for Reconstruction
and Development ...................................................................... 55 84
Contribution to the International Development Association ... 56 85
Contribution to the Asian Development Fund .......................... 56 85
Contribution to the African Development Bank ....................... 56 85
Contribution to the African Development Fund ........................ 57 85
Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural De-
velopment .................................................................................. 57 85
Contribution to the North American Development Bank ......... 57 86
Title VI—Export and Investment Assistance:
Export-Import Bank of the United States ........................................ 58 86
United States International Development Finance Corporation .... 61 87
Trade and Development Agency ........................................................ 65 90
Title VII—General Provisions:
Title VIII—Coronavirus Pandemic Preparedness and Response Emer-
gency Funding:
Department of State: .......................................................................... 296 137
Diplomatic Programs ................................................................... 296 137
Office of Inspector General ......................................................... 296 137
United States Agency for International Development:
Funds Appropriated to the President ................................................ 297 138
Operating Expenses ..................................................................... 297 138
Office of Inspector General ......................................................... 297 138
Global Health Programs .............................................................. 298 138
Development Assistance .............................................................. 300 138
International Disaster Assistance .............................................. 301 138
Economic Support Fund .............................................................. 301 138
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ..................... 302 139
Department of State: .......................................................................... 302 139
Migration and Refugee Assistance ............................................. 302 139
Independent Agencies: ........................................................................ 303 139
Inter-American Foundation ........................................................ 303 139
United States African Development Foundation ...................... 303 139
Multilateral Assistance:
Funds Appropriated to the President: ............................................... 304 139
International Organizations and Programs ............................... 304 139
General Provisions ....................................................................... 304 140
Title IX—Middle East Partnership for Peace Act of 2020:
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Committee recommendation for fiscal year 2021 for the ac-
tivities under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on State, For-
eign Operations, and Related Programs totals $55,850,000,000 in
new non-emergency discretionary budget authority, which, exclud-
ing FY 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
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and COVID–19 emergency supplemental funding of $2,717,000,000,
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is $1,165,000,000 above the fiscal year 2020 enacted level and
$11,139,276,000 above the fiscal year 2021 request.
Recognizing a continuing need in fiscal year 2021, the Committee
provides $8,000,000,000 designated as Overseas Contingency Oper-
ations/Global War on Terrorism (OCO/GWOT) pursuant to the Bal-
anced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985
(BBEDCA) which is the same as the fiscal year 2020 enacted level.
Such funds are contained under the headings in titles I through IV
of this Act. The Committee continues to direct that such OCO/
GWOT funds are to be used to complement base requirements and
not be limited to regional restrictions or to specific operations in
countries in conflict, or areas of instability and violence. The Com-
mittee intends that OCO/GWOT resources are to be used for, but
not limited to, activities that maximize efforts with respect to secu-
rity, stabilization, and peacekeeping programs; humanitarian ac-
tivities; and counter narcotics, counterterrorism and counterinsur-
gency efforts.
In addition, the recommendation includes $10,018,550,000 in
emergency funding for coronavirus preparedness, response, and re-
lief under title VIII. Combined with the $55,850,000,000 in base
and OCO/GWOT new budget authority, the total for the State, For-
eign Operations, and Related Programs bill is $65,868,550,000 in
fiscal year 2021.
SUMMARY TABLE: AMOUNTS IN NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY
FY 2020 FY 2021 Budget FY 2021 Committee
Title Enacted Request Recommendation
Title I—Department of State and Related Agency .................. 16,565,282,000 13,875,658,000 16,344,337,000
Title II—United States Agency for International Development 1,663,046,000 1,591,747,000 1,678,026,000
Title III—Bilateral Economic Assistance .................................. 25,961,989,000 19,623,490,000 26,945,921,000
Title IV—International Security Assistance ............................. 9,013,947,000 7,729,655,000 9,015,197,000
Title V—Multilateral Assistance .............................................. 2,082,280,000 1,481,244,000 2,041,319,000
Title VI—Export and Investment Assistance ........................... ¥22,800,000 345,928,000 ¥99,800,000
Title VII—General Provisions .................................................... ¥578,744,000 63,000,000 ¥75,000,000
Title VII—Coronavirus Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Emergency Funding .............................................................. n/a 0 10,018,550,000
United States, Mexico, and Canada Agreement Supplemental
Appropriations Act, 2019 (P.L. 116–113) ............................ 215,000,000 n/a n/a
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Emergency Supple-
mental (P.L. 116–123) ......................................................... 1,250,000,000 n/a n/a
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES Act)
(P.L. 116–136) ..................................................................... 1,252,000,000 n/a n/a
Total ................................................................................. 57,402,000,000 44,710,722,000 65,868,550,000
RESULTS, OVERSIGHT, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
The diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance accounts
funded in this Act support vital development programs that save
lives and address the root causes of suffering, forced migration, and
conflict. The Committee recognizes that an effective foreign assist-
ance program must set transparent goals and measure progress to-
ward those goals in tangible ways. Sufficient resource levels are
provided to measure and collect results. Data-driven results should
be the yardstick for measuring the success of United States assist-
ance programs. To this end, effective foreign aid programming
must consider the host country context, especially government poli-
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It must also consider the private sector, including foreign capital
and trade flows, as well as assistance provided by other donors,
both official and unofficial.
The recommendation continues to prioritize the proper manage-
ment of taxpayer dollars, including strong internal controls, re-
duced inefficiency, ineffectiveness, and waste, fraud, or abuse; and
a focus on results, and customer service for all United States Gov-
ernment agencies under the jurisdiction of this Act. The Committee
continues its focus on reducing unnecessary expenditures and ex-
pects the departments and agencies funded by this Act to work
with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to identify cost
savings and efficiencies where possible. The Committee directs
agencies to provide information on the reduction of printing and re-
production costs in the congressional budget justification (CBJ) for
fiscal year 2022 including cost savings achieved in fiscal year 2021
because of such efforts. In addition, the Committee understands
that, as the largest advertiser in the United States, the federal gov-
ernment should work to ensure fair access to its advertising con-
tracts for small disadvantaged businesses and businesses owned by
minorities and women. The Committee directs the Department and
agencies under the jurisdiction of this Act to include the following
information in its fiscal year 2022 budget justification: expendi-
tures for fiscal year 2021 and expected expenditures for fiscal year
2022, respectively, for (1) all contracts for advertising services; and
(2) contracts for the advertising services of (a) socially and economi-
cally disadvantaged small business concerns (as defined in section
8(a)(4) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(4)); and (b)
women- and minority-owned businesses disaggregated by race and
gender.
REPROGRAMMING, NOTIFICATION, REPORTING, AND CONSULTATION
REQUIREMENTS
The Committee recommendation grants limited reprogramming
authorities to ensure that funds are devoted to the highest prior-
ities, particularly due to changes in circumstances of countries fac-
ing unrest, terrorism, and violence. The Committee notes that re-
programming notifications must be submitted subject to the reg-
ular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.
For the purposes of this Act and report, ‘‘regular notification proce-
dures’’ means notification must be provided at least 15 days in ad-
vance of obligation of funds unless otherwise specified. The Com-
mittee continues to permit the waiver of such notification proce-
dures, pursuant to section 7015(e) of this Act, only if failure to do
so would pose a substantial risk to human health or welfare. The
Committee expects the use of this authority to be extremely rare
and directs the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator to
use this authority judiciously. Additional notification requirements
are added in fiscal year 2021 to ensure appropriate Congressional
oversight of funds.
The Committee emphasizes that all reports are required to be
completed in the timeframe noted in each respective directive.
Moreover, the Committee expects that the conditions associated
with funding appropriated by this Act shall be accomplished in the
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The Committee directs that for the purposes of this Act and re-
port, the term ‘‘prior consultation’’ means a pre-decisional engage-
ment between a relevant Federal agency and the Committees on
Appropriations during which the Committees are provided a mean-
ingful opportunity to provide facts and opinions to inform: (1) the
use of funds; (2) the development, content, or conduct of a program
or activity; or (3) a decision to be taken.
The Committee further directs the Secretary of State and USAID
Administrator to submit notifications for the obligation of funds
made available by this Act and prior Acts not later than 60 days
prior to the expiration of such funds. Congressional notifications
submitted by the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator for
funds that are being reallocated prior to initial obligation, repro-
grammed, or reobligated after deobligation, shall, to the maximum
extent practicable, contain detailed information about the sources
of the funds and why such funds are no longer intended to be used
as previously justified.
BUDGET JUSTIFICATION MATERIALS
The Committee notes pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1105 the President
is required to submit a budget estimate to Congress not later than
the first Monday in February of each year. The Committee is con-
cerned with the supporting information provided by the Depart-
ment of State and the timeliness of the Department’s documents.
While OMB presents the budget volumes in a manner which meets
the statutory deadline, the supporting information from the De-
partment is provided months later and often without meaningful
and relevant budget information. The late submission of this sup-
porting material undermines the ability of the Committees on Ap-
propriations to conduct a thorough and detailed review of the Presi-
dent’s budget request.
The Committee notes with great displeasure that the Secretary
of State continues to ignore the requirements of section 7061(e)(1)
of the fiscal year 2020 Act and section 653(a) of the Foreign Assist-
ance Act of 1961 (FAA). The Foreign Assistance Appendix for fiscal
year 2021 was not received until March 27, 2020, 47 days after the
release of the President’s fiscal year 2021 budget and the fiscal
year 2019 653(a) report, due March 19, 2019, was not received
until after the end of such fiscal year. This is unacceptable and
lessens the efficacy of the resources provided for vital national se-
curity activities.
Additionally, the Committee is aware that OMB and the Na-
tional Security Council (NSC) are unnecessarily involved in the
production and review of foreign assistance funding and policy deci-
sions and needlessly hinder the execution of programming. The
Committee remains concerned with the inability of the Department
of State to deliver the 653(a) report within the 30-day time period
mandated by the FAA after enactment of an appropriation. The
Committee has included in section 7019(c) a limitation on any devi-
ation of funding until the 653(a) report is provided. The Committee
encourages the Secretary to request a change in the underlying au-
thorization if additional time is necessary to produce this essential
document.
The Committee continues to stress its expectation that the De-
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agencies under the jurisdiction of this Act will prudently, and in a
timely fashion, obligate the funds appropriated by the fiscal year
2021 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Pro-
grams Appropriations Act, and prior Acts, during their periods of
availability. The Committee is hopeful that the extraordinary ac-
tion included in section 7019(c) will reinforce the Secretary of
State, as the designated arbiter in the Executive Branch regarding
foreign policy and foreign assistance funding, in addressing the de-
ficiencies in meeting these Congressional directives.
BILL ORGANIZATION
The Committee recommendation, as detailed in this Act and re-
port, deletes, modifies, or moves previously provided legislative pro-
visions that are addressed elsewhere in permanent law, outdated,
pending consideration by the appropriate authorizing committee, or
are no longer necessary or applicable. The recommendation con-
tinues to provide OCO/GWOT funds with enduring funds to offer
a transparent accounting of the resources needed to fund United
States foreign policy and national security interests.
The Committee continues to redirect development and most de-
mocracy and governance activities to the Development Assistance
or Democracy Fund accounts, and away from the shorter-term dip-
lomatic-political initiatives better suited to the Economic Support
Fund account. The recommendation seeks to provide a greater dis-
tinction between, and protection of, long-term development, health,
democracy and governance from geopolitical upheaval, ensuring
that conditioning of aid or changing political leadership in recipient
countries does not negatively affect programs, projects and activi-
ties that primarily benefit the most vulnerable.
The recommendation also proposes language to reverse the Presi-
dent’s Mexico City Policy and modify the unnecessary restrictions
on family planning and health funding but does not change any of
the 14 provisions in existing law carried by prior Acts that prohibit
United States assistance from being used to fund abortions abroad.
The Committee has moved all family planning language provisions,
formerly under the Global Health Programs (GHP) account and in
various sections in prior Acts, to the Global Health general provi-
sion (section 7068) in this Act.
The Committee recommendation provides additional support to
multilateral efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in this and
prior Acts. The recommendation also strengthens conservation and
environment programs, and it continues funding for adaption and
renewable energy programs at prior year levels.
The Committee continues to be concerned with the timely obliga-
tion and prudent expenditure of resources. The Committee notes
that accounts with a two-year period of availability do not begin
planning for programs until the end of year one and often do not
entail significant obligations or expenditures until late in the sec-
ond year, immediately before expiration. As a result, large obliga-
tions are made late in the fiscal year into broad bilateral agree-
ments or ‘‘strategic agreements’’ with no intent to expend or pro-
gram such funding in an expeditious manner. This is not consistent
with congressional intent. Therefore, the Committee recommenda-
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7011 of this Act, reducing the de-obligation/re-obligation period of
availability from 4 years to 2 years.
The Committee recommendation includes new language in sec-
tion 7011(b) and (c) that would extend the period of availability to
90 days from the date on which the availability of such funds
would expire if the President proposes a rescission within 60 days
of the initial expiration of availability, and requires that no addi-
tional conditions or limitations not carried in this Act may preclude
timely apportionment and obligation of resources.
The tables in the report within the appropriations headings in ti-
tles III through VI and under the sections in title VII are subject
to the terms and conditions of section 7019 of this Act and shall
be used as the basis for the section 653(a) report that is due to
Congress 30 days after enactment of this Act.
DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND STAFFING RESOURCES
The Committee continues to prioritize the security of diplomatic
and development staff and the facilities where they work by pro-
viding $6,071,348,000, for Embassy Security, Construction, and
Maintenance and Worldwide Security Protection, which is
$692,176,000 above the President’s request.
The recommendation provides sufficient resources to maintain
the Department of State and USAID’s Foreign Service Officer
Corps and Civil Service workforce to levels achieved at the end of
calendar year 2016. The Committee emphasizes resources are
available for requisite training, support, and security costs associ-
ated with these positions. Only a strong and capable Department
of State and USAID, with well-staffed embassies and missions, can
effectively represent the interests of the United States abroad.
MULTILATERAL COOPERATION
The Committee recommendation affirms support for multilateral
organizations to expand and extend the influence of the United
States and maximize resources, enhancing the value of the tax dol-
lars appropriated. The Committee recognizes that international
multilateral programs are central to achieving United States stra-
tegic objectives overseas. Disease, displacement, conflict, disasters,
terrorism, and economic strife threaten the security, safety, and
well-being of Americans at home and abroad. Multilateral coopera-
tion saves lives, alleviates suffering, maintains our global leader-
ship, and helps open global market opportunities. The Committee
believes that investing in these areas builds resilience and pro-
motes stability that is essential to advancing American interests
while leveraging other donor funds. The Committee is alarmed by
the Administration’s continued ‘‘go it alone’’ approach to foreign as-
sistance, which creates costly, duplicative, and untested parallel
delivery and implementation mechanisms. The Committee notes
this is fiscally irresponsible management of tax dollars.
GLOBAL HEALTH
As we have seen in the COVID–19 pandemic, all global health
is interrelated, and the safety of United States citizens is depend-
ent on the strength of every nations’ global health system. The
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Committee proposes to take a holistic approach to global health
recognizing the importance of strong health systems in low- and
middle-income countries as necessary to the sustainment of global
health success and progress in preventing and responding to public
health emergencies, emerging health threats, and communicable
diseases. This includes voluntary family planning, reproductive
health, maternal health, and prevention, screening, diagnosis, and
treatment of infectious and non-communicable diseases. Success in
one area of global health supports progress against other diseases.
The Committee remains deeply concerned with the Administra-
tion’s reductionist approach to health services as evidenced by at-
taching expanded Mexico City limitations on all global health fund-
ing. This policy undermines vital life-saving programs and is incon-
gruent with the outcomes this bill aspires to achieve: safer births,
lowering of maternal and infant mortality rates, less unwanted
pregnancies, and fewer abortions. These outcomes lead to healthier
family units, stronger communities, increased development and
economic growth, and less vulnerability to extremist activities.
HUMAN RIGHTS
The Committee remains committed to the protection and pro-
motion of human rights and the preservation of dignity of all peo-
ple including those most vulnerable and marginalized. The Com-
mittee provides funding to advance this mission by targeting a
range of basic human rights including, but not limited to, food se-
curity, health, education, freedom from discrimination, freedom of
expression, and physical security. At a time when malign forces
and actors take advantage of vulnerable situations and people to
erode human rights, create fear, and centralize corrupt power, the
United States must exert leadership globally to foster more toler-
ance and compassion and uphold our core values. None of the funds
made available by this Act may be awarded to any organization,
program or activity that discriminates on the basis of age, dis-
ability, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, or
sexual orientation.
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Committee notes that the Commerce, Justice, Science, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021 directs the Attorney
General to establish a training program to cover the use of force
and de-escalation, racial profiling, implicit bias, and procedural jus-
tice, to include training on the duty of Federal law enforcement of-
ficers to intervene in cases where another law enforcement officer
is using excessive force, and make such training a requirement for
Federal law enforcement officers. The Committee further notes that
the Department and agencies funded by this Act employ Federal
law enforcement officers and are Federal Law Enforcement Train-
ing Centers partner organizations. The Committee directs the De-
partment and agencies to adopt and follow the training program es-
tablished by the Attorney General, and to make such training a re-
quirement for its Federal law enforcement officers. The Committee
further directs the Department and agencies to brief the Commit-
tees on Appropriations on their efforts relating to training not later
than 90 days after the Attorney General has established such a
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In addition, the Committee directs the Department and agencies,
to the extent that such Department and agencies have not already
done so, to submit their use of force data to the Federal Bureau
of Investigation (FBI)’s National Use of Force Data Collection data-
base. The Committee further directs the Department and agencies
to brief the Committees on Appropriations not later than 90 days
after enactment of this Act on their current efforts to tabulate and
submit its use of force data to the FBI.
SECURITY PROGRAMS
The Committee notes with concern increasing attacks on demo-
cratic principles, disregard of the rule of law, and a weakening of
respect for human and civil rights. The operations of agencies in-
volved in diplomacy and development, and the programs carried
out overseas in coordination with local implementers, are critical
components of our national security framework, but it is all part
of a complete approach that includes all three aspects of United
States global leadership: diplomacy, development, and security. It
is in this vein the Committee continues its focus on supporting pro-
grams that are critical to the national security interests of the
United States and remains committed to the security of our allies
and partners.
The Committee recommendation includes continued support for
critical allies such as Israel, Jordan, Mexico, Colombia, and India,
as well as Ukraine, Georgia, and the Baltic allies who are on the
front line in opposition to renewed Russian aggression. The secu-
rity and stability of our allies directly affect the United States.
Security assistance efforts worldwide counter violent extremism,
terrorism, narcotics trafficking, poaching, and weapons prolifera-
tion. Security programs support law enforcement, judicial reform,
border control, peacekeeping, demining, weapons destruction, and
rule of law efforts. The Committee notes that lawless societies often
serve as breeding grounds for extremist ideologies and individuals.
Working in cooperation with allied countries and multilateral orga-
nizations, our investments in security actors overseas strengthen
the global influence of the United States and yield great dividends
over time.
The Committee believes the funds provided by this Act are essen-
tial for addressing the challenges facing America’s national secu-
rity. The Committee recommendation prioritizes strategic invest-
ments in diplomacy, development and security. By providing suffi-
cient resources to the Department of State, the United States
Agency for International Development (USAID), and other inter-
national agencies under the jurisdiction of this Subcommittee, the
Committee believes such aid will reduce global poverty, strengthen
democratic political systems, and create greater political and eco-
nomic stability in the world.
TITLE I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
ADMINISTRATION OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The Committee recommendation for Administration of Foreign
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support the operations and activities of more than 275 diplomatic
and consular posts in 190 countries. The Committee recommends
a total of $12,429,669,000 for such activities in fiscal year 2021, of
which $3,105,309,000 is designated for OCO/GWOT. Of the total
amount provided, $12,270,769,000 is appropriated as discretionary
funds by this Act and $158,900,000 is appropriated as mandatory
funds pursuant to the Foreign Service Act of 1980. The budget re-
quest does not seek funding for OCO/GWOT.
Embassy security.—The Committee recommendation provides
$6,071,348,000 for embassy security, which is the same as the fis-
cal year 2020 enacted level and $692,176,000 above the fiscal year
2021 request. Funds are made available for: (1) the purchase of
property and for construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of
safe and secure United States diplomatic and consular missions
and other posts overseas; (2) the cost to the Department of State
associated with the Marine Security Guard Program; (3) domestic
security responsibilities; and (4) the personnel and equipment re-
quired to protect United States Government property and employ-
ees and their families under Chief of Mission (COM) authority
overseas.
EMBASSY SECURITY
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Program/Activity Budget Authority
Worldwide Security Protection ........................................................................................................................ $4,095,899
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 1,975,449
Total, Embassy Security ........................................................................................................................ 6,071,348
DIPLOMATIC PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $9,125,687,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 8,489,887,000
Committee recommendation 2 ............................................................ 9,188,195,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +62,508,000
Change from request ................................................................... +698,308,000
1 The fiscal year 2020 enacted level includes $2,626,122,000 under this heading designated for Overseas
Contingency Operations.
2 The fiscal year 2021 recommendation includes $2,626,122,000 under this heading designated for Overseas
Contingency Operations.
The Committee recommendation includes $9,188,195,000 for Dip-
lomatic Programs, including up to $4,095,899,000 for Worldwide
Security Protection (WSP). Of this amount, $2,626,122,000 is des-
ignated for OCO/GWOT.
In addition, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supple-
mental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116–123) included
$264,000,000 and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Secu-
rity Act (CARES Act) (Public Law 116–136) included $324,000,000
for Diplomatic Programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
coronavirus, including for evacuation expenses, emergency pre-
paredness, maintaining consular operations and other operations
and maintenance requirements related to coronavirus.
Funds made available under this heading are allocated in the fol-
lowing manner:
Human resources.—The Committee recommendation includes
$2,999,725,000 for human resources, of which $543,687,000 is for
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United States diplomatic missions. The Committee recommenda-
tion includes sufficient funds above the enacted level to continue
on-board permanent Foreign Service and Civil Service at not less
than fiscal year 2016 levels.
Overseas programs.—The Committee recommendation includes
$1,840,143,000 for overseas programs. Funds for overseas programs
support the operational programs of regional bureaus of the De-
partment of State and the operations of United States embassies,
consulates, and other diplomatic posts worldwide. The Committee
directs the Department of State to create and fill not less than 100
mid-level Foreign Service Officer positions (grades FS–03, FS–02,
and FS–01) at overseas posts in fiscal year 2021.
Diplomatic policy and support.—The Committee recommendation
includes $774,882,000 for the operational programs and manage-
ment offices of the functional bureaus of the Department of State.
The Committee recommendation includes $1,000,000 for the Office
of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues to carry out the re-
sponsibilities detailed in section 21(d) of the Foreign Relations Au-
thorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–228).
Security programs.—The Committee recommendation includes
$3,573,445,000 for security programs, of which $3,552,212,000 is
for WSP. Funds support the personnel, equipment, and training
necessary for the protection of diplomatic personnel, overseas diplo-
matic missions, residences, and domestic facilities and information.
Consular and Border Security Program
In addition to the funds appropriated under this heading, addi-
tional funds will become available through currently authorized
fees and surcharges, as well as proposed extensions of expiring fees
and surcharges, if authorized, for the Consular and Border Security
Program. These funds will support the passport and visa program
and maintain consular operations that protect United States citi-
zens overseas, safeguard security interests of the United States, fa-
cilitate entry of legitimate travelers, and foster economic growth.
Visa adjudication.—The Committee urges the Department of
State to prioritize visa adjudication for individuals invited to the
United States by a member of Congress for official business.
The Committee is concerned with reports of B1/B2 visa adjudica-
tion interview wait times that exceed over ten days and encourages
the Department of State to establish standards for this service,
while ensuring that security and other advisory opinion requests
are clear and complete. The Committee includes further language
under Report in this heading.
Report
Visa adjudication.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State
to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 90 days after enactment of this Act, identifying each consular
post with B1/B2 visa adjudication interview wait times exceeding
10 days on average in any month in fiscal year 2020, factors con-
tributing to increased wait times, and an action plan to address
such factors.
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Worldwide Security Protection
The Committee recommendation includes $4,095,899,000 for
WSP, of which, $2,626,122,000 is designated for OCO/GWOT. With-
in the total, $543,687,000 is for Human Resources and
$3,552,212,000 is for Security Programs.
The WSP program provides critical funding for the protection of
life, property, and information of the Department of State and sup-
ports a worldwide guard force protecting more than 275 overseas
diplomatic missions, residences, and facilities and 105 domestic of-
fices. The resources provided will support more than 3,100 regional
security officers and 40,000 guards to provide perimeter security
and access control. Funds also support enhanced high threat pro-
tection, security technology, cyber and information security, secure
diplomatic courier operations, and protective services for the Sec-
retary of State, the United States Ambassador to the United Na-
tions (UN), and foreign dignitaries visiting the United States.
The Committee recommendation includes not less than the
$54,000,000 requested for the purchase, installation, maintenance,
and related support mechanisms necessary for the deployment of
High Definition Secure Video Systems (HDSVS) worldwide and an
increase of $18,000,000 for 110 new agents and 14 other Diplomatic
Security personnel to address critical overseas vacancies and allevi-
ate current demands on annual Temporary Duty Security Special
Agents working to protect overseas missions.
Within the amount provided for WSP, the Committee rec-
ommendation includes the increase of $4,000,000 requested for the
Bureau of Medical Services to support 14 new positions. Addition-
ally, funding is included for the Directorate of Operational Medi-
cine which has responsibility for contingency medical preparedness,
the Department’s biocontainment evacuation response, the capa-
bility to support short-notice transnational deployment of security
and crisis response teams, and to evacuate COM personnel from
posts in crisis.
The Committee has concerns that the Department of State con-
tinues to be at risk and a top target for foreign government hack-
ers. In order to prevent potential cyber intrusions by unauthorized
devices connected to agency networks and to protect the Personally
Identifiable Information of Department employees, the Committee
directs the Department to maintain an accurate list of Information
Technology (IT) assets. The Committee recognizes the importance
of maintaining accurate IT lists and the implementation of basic
cybersecurity standards, so that sensitive data is not compromised.
Other Matters
Artificial intelligence.—The Committee encourages the Depart-
ment of State, in coordination with other relevant agencies, to sup-
port partnerships between the United States and its allies on the
establishment of standards for artificial intelligence technologies.
The Committee includes further language under Reports in this
heading.
Child abduction and access.—The Committee recognizes that the
Goldman Act (Public Law 113–150) is a valuable tool in securing
the return of abducted American citizen children transported
abroad. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to pressure
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all unresolved cases against a country whether or not the case oc-
curred before the country’s accession to the Hague Convention.
Further, the Committee directs the Secretary to take one or more
of actions 4 through 8 contained in section 202(d) of the Goldman
Act if actions 1 through 3 have already been taken and the country
continues a pattern of noncompliance as described in the Act. The
Committee expects the Secretary of State to comply with the de-
tailed justification requirements when making use of the waiver in
section 204 of such Act, specifically the reason, if any, for why ac-
tions 4 through 8 under subsection (d) are not being taken and
should consider taking further actions described in section 201(b)
for unresolved cases of more than one year.
Combating Anti-Semitism.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes not less than $500,000 for the Office to Monitor and Combat
Anti-Semitism as authorized by the Global Anti-Semitism Review
Act of 2004 (Public Law 108–332). The Committee recognizes the
important work of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-
Semitism given the rise of anti-Semitism and the increase in anti-
Semitic incidents around the world. The Committee directs the Sec-
retary of State to ensure the Office of the Special Envoy has suffi-
cient resources and staff.
Designation of Foreign Terrorist Organizations.—The Committee
recognizes the Bureau for Counterterrorism’s recent designation of
an international white nationalist group as a Foreign Terrorist Or-
ganization and notes the important role this designation plays in
United States law enforcement efforts to better track and prosecute
domestic terrorists who provide material support to such groups.
The Committee directs the Department to expeditiously conduct a
thorough examination of extremist nationalist groups abroad to de-
termine if they should be designated as Foreign Terrorist Organi-
zations and report back to the Committees on Appropriations of
any findings.
Directorate of Operational Medicine.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes funds for training and readiness exercises to
protect the health of Federal employees stationed overseas.
Electronic health records.—The Committee supports the develop-
ment of an electronic health records systems for the Department of
State and directs that such system should be interoperable with
other Federal government health records systems to the maximum
extent possible.
Evidence-based policy and evaluations.—The Committee notes
the importance of evidence-based policymaking and evaluations as
detailed in Public Law 115–435, the Foundations for Evidence-
based Policymaking Act. The Committee directs the Secretary of
State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, to the max-
imum extent practicable, to include evidence of effectiveness as a
factor for all competitive and non-competitive contracts, grants and
cooperative agreements at the Department of State and USAID.
The Committee includes further language under Reports in this
heading.
Global Engagement Center (GEC).—The Committee continues to
support the work of the GEC. The Committee remains concerned
about foreign propaganda, disinformation, the malicious use of so-
cial media, and other hybrid threats directed at the United States
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Russia, Iran and extremists groups. The Committee directs the
GEC to expand, as appropriate, the use of technologies and tech-
niques to counter these threats. The operating plan required by
section 7061 of this Act should describe the GEC’s coordination
with other Department of State bureaus and the Department of
Defense with respect to the proposed use of all funds in fiscal year
2021. The Committee understands that the Inspector General has
reported on deficiencies in the GEC’s management of grants (AUD–
MERO–20–26). The Committee directs the leadership of the GEC
to report not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act to
the appropriate congressional committees on efforts to remedy this
situation.
Global Magnitsky Act.—The Committee recommendation includes
funds at not less than prior year levels for enforcement of the Glob-
al Magnitsky Act.
Holocaust issues.—The Committee recognizes the important work
of the Office of Holocaust Issues and directs the Secretary of State
to ensure the Office has funding consistent with prior years to con-
tinue efforts to bring a measure of justice and assistance to Holo-
caust victims and their families and to assure that the Holocaust
is remembered properly and accurately.
International religious freedom.—The Committee is pleased that
the Department of State, through the Office of International Reli-
gious Freedom, is working to advance religious freedom programs
and initiatives as a critical component of United States diplomatic
efforts, pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act
(IRFA) of 1998. The Committee encourages the Secretary of State
to consider elevating the position of the Ambassador-at-Large for
Religious Freedom within the organizational structure of the De-
partment of State.
The Committee recognizes that the steady growth of religious
persecution and decline of religious freedom around the world high-
light the need to have United States diplomats trained to under-
stand and advocate for religious freedom, as required by IRFA. The
Committee recommendation includes up to $600,000 to continue
the development of religious freedom training curriculum pursuant
to Section 103 of the Frank R. Wolf International Religious Free-
dom Act (Public Law 114–281).
The Committee supports the United States Helsinki Commission
and the Office of International Religious Freedom’s On the Road to
Inclusion program and efforts by Department of State to encourage
representative governance and advance social inclusion and social
cohesion in European societies, and includes funds under this head-
ing to expand the program to up to 12 cities in Europe in fiscal
year 2021.
Non-proliferation and arms control.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes funding at not less than prior year levels for
the Bureau for Arms Control and Verification and the Bureau for
International Security and Nonproliferation. The Committee in-
cludes further language under Reports in this heading.
Notification of repatriation flights.—The Committee directs the
Department of State to notify members of Congress when repatri-
ation flights are planned to land in their respective congressional
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Monitoring and combating trafficking in persons.—The Com-
mittee recommendation includes $16,000,000 for the Office to Mon-
itor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, as authorized by the Traf-
ficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended. Funds are pro-
vided to ensure the Office can fulfill the statutory mandates, in-
cluding to support the coordination of the President’s Interagency
Task Force and Senior Policy Operating Group, deployment of
rapid response teams, production of the Trafficking in Persons Re-
port, implementation of child protection compacts, diplomatic en-
gagement and technical assistance, and management and oversight
of assistance appropriated in this Act to combat trafficking in per-
sons.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to post the Na-
tional Human Trafficking Resources Center hotline, email address,
and website information in all United States embassies and con-
sulates in areas where visa applications are processed. The Com-
mittee recommendation includes funding for the Global Human
Trafficking Hotline.
Procurement.—The Secretary of State is directed to expand op-
portunities for cooperatives and small businesses to compete for
Department of State contracts and grants, including minority-
owned, veteran, and disadvantaged small businesses, as well as
faith-based organizations. The Committee expects the Department
to comply with the requirements of the Javits-Wagner-O’Day Act.
The Committee includes further language under Reports in this
heading.
Staff care and resilience.—The Committee is concerned about the
health impacts on State Department employees working in high-
stress environments such as conflict and post-conflict zones. The
Committee supports State Department efforts to provide staff care
and resilience tools to its employees. The Committee includes fur-
ther language under Reports in this heading.
State Partnership Program.—The Committee believes the Na-
tional Guard State Partnership Program strengthens security and
disaster response cooperation between the United States and na-
tions participating in the partnership and builds professionalism
and respect for civilian control of the military. The Committee ex-
pects the Department of State and the Department of Defense to
continue to inform United States Embassy officials and foreign gov-
ernments about the value of the State Partnership Program, in-
cluding the objectives of the program, examples of successful en-
gagements, and COM and Combatant Commander requests for the
program.
Special Envoy for UN Integrity.—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes funds for the Special Envoy for UN Integrity and sup-
ports the efforts of this new position.
Transboundary watersheds.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes $500,000 for the Bureau of Oceans and International Envi-
ronmental and Scientific Affairs for leading an interagency working
group, which has been tasked with identifying the gaps and limita-
tions within the Memoranda of Understanding between British Co-
lumbia and Alaska, Washington, Idaho, and Montana, relating to
British Columbia mining within United States-British Columbia
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United States citizens’ deaths overseas.—Section 204(c) of Public
Law 107–228, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2003, mandates that, to the maximum extent practicable, the
Department of State collect and make available on the Depart-
ment’s Bureau of Consular Affairs website information with respect
to each United States citizen who dies in a foreign country from a
non-natural cause. To improve data collection, the Department
shall include the age and gender of the deceased and, when avail-
able, specific details on the site and circumstances of the incident.
Vacancies in ambassadorships and senior leadership positions.—
The Committee is concerned with continued high vacancy rates in
senior leadership positions in the Department and ambassador-
ships overseas. The Committee includes further language under
Reports in this heading.
Western Hemisphere Affairs.—The Committee supports steps
taken by the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs to promote
stable democracies throughout the region through racial and ethnic
equality initiatives, including coordinating and implementing the
joint action plans developed with the governments of Colombia and
Brazil. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to expand the
programs of the Race, Ethnicity, and Social Inclusion Unit in the
Bureau for Western Hemisphere Affairs to additional regions. The
Committee includes further language under Reports in this head-
ing.
Workforce diversity.—The Committee recommendation includes
funding to expand the Department of State’s efforts to increase di-
versity in hiring, retention, and promotion within its workforce, in-
cluding to continue and expand its recruitment programs, profes-
sional development activities for mid-career and senior executives,
and outreach efforts. The Committee supports ongoing partnerships
between the Department of State and community colleges, univer-
sities, and other institutions to improve the diversity and excel-
lence of the United States Foreign Service (Foreign Service) by pre-
paring both graduate and undergraduate students for positions in
the Foreign Service, such as the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Af-
fairs Fellowship and Charles B. Rangel International Affairs pro-
grams. The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to explore
new opportunities to partner with Hispanic-Serving Institutions,
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions, and Tribal
Colleges and Universities to further the goal of increasing work-
force diversity. The Committee includes further language under Re-
ports in this heading.
Reports
Artificial intelligence.—The Committee directs the Secretary of
State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, detailing a plan to
establish exchanges and partnerships between the United States
and its allies to create standards for artificial intelligence tech-
nologies.
Evidence-based policy and evaluations.—The Committee directs
the Secretary of State, in consultation with the USAID Adminis-
trator, to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not
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tion of the Foundations for Evidence-based Policymaking Act (Pub-
lic Law 115–435).
Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC).—The Com-
mittee recognizes FASTC’s critical importance to ensure the safety
of Federal personnel stationed overseas. The Committee directs the
Secretary of State, not later than 45 days after enactment of this
Act, to submit to the Committees on Appropriations a report detail-
ing training costs, including the costs associated with transporting
personnel to the facility and per diem to house trainees offsite.
Such report shall also include a review of options to house trainees
closer to the facility, including, after consultation with the Sec-
retary of Defense, the Privatized Army Lodging Program, and the
viability, cost, and benefit of each option.
Cyber capabilities and licensing.—The Committee is concerned
about the Directorate of Defense Trade Control’s (DDTC) current li-
censing mechanisms for cyber capabilities. The Committee directs
the DDTC to report to the appropriate congressional committees,
not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on cybertools
and capabilities licensing, including licensing screening and ap-
proval procedures as well as compliance and enforcement mecha-
nisms. The report shall include any enforcement actions taken in
the current calendar year.
Countering global racism.—The Committee is concerned by the
rise in global ethnic and racial discrimination. The Committee di-
rects the Secretary of State, in consultation with the USAID Ad-
ministrator, to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on all De-
partment of State and USAID programs and initiatives that ad-
dress racial and ethnic discrimination, including grants and ex-
changes, and the associated funding levels of such programs.
Non-proliferation and arms control.—Not later than 90 days
after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall report to
the appropriate congressional committees on the roles and respon-
sibilities of staffing in the Bureaus for Arms Control and
Verification and International Security and Nonproliferation.
Pacific Island presence.—The Committee notes the importance of
a strong United States diplomatic and development presence in the
Pacific Islands to confront regional challenges. Not later than 90
days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall sub-
mit a report to the Committees on Appropriations on the United
States diplomatic and development presence in the Pacific Islands
to include an assessment of a need for additional posts and mis-
sions in the region and a strategy to fill such gaps.
Procurement.—Not later than 90 days after enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of State shall report to the Committees on Ap-
propriations on the percentage of goods and services acquired by
the Department of State from small businesses, including small
businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically dis-
advantaged individuals and faith-based organizations.
Staff care and resilience.—The Committee directs the Secretary
of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations,
not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, detailing a
plan to provide mental health services to employees exposed to
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screening and in-country monitoring. The report shall include the
estimated costs of providing such services.
Vacancies in ambassadorships and senior leadership positions.—
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to
the appropriate congressional committees, not later than 45 days
after enactment of this Act, and every quarter thereafter until the
end of the fiscal year, on the Ambassador, Assistant Secretary, and
Undersecretary positions that are vacant, the status of filling such
positions, and the number of positions being filled in an ‘‘acting’’
capacity. Such report shall also include an assessment of the im-
pact of such vacancies, and efforts underway to fill these positions
permanently.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report
to the appropriate congressional committees, not later than 45 days
after enactment of this Act, on the status of implementing the rec-
ommendations contained in the Government Accountability Office
(GAO) report 19–220 entitled, ‘‘Integrated Action Plan Could En-
hance Efforts to Reduce Persistent Overseas Foreign Service Va-
cancies.’’
Western Hemisphere Affairs.—The Committee directs the Sec-
retary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, that de-
scribes the activities of the Race, Ethnicity, and Social Inclusion
Unit in the Bureau for Western Hemisphere Affairs and how this
initiative has been expanded to additional regions.
Workforce diversity.—The Committee directs the Secretary of
State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, that describes all
workforce diversity activities, including the associated funding and
results of such initiatives.
Funds in this Act under this heading are allocated according to
the following table and are subject to sections 7015 and 7061 of
this Act.
DIPLOMATIC PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Bureau/Office (includes salary and bureau-managed funds) Budget Authority
Bureau of Administration
Freedom of Information Act ......................................................................................................... [33,960]
Cultural Antiquities Task Force ...................................................................................................................... 1,500
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
Human Rights Vetting .................................................................................................................. [10,000]
Atrocities Prevention Training ...................................................................................................... [500]
Implementation of Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act .................................... [500]
Special Advisor for International Disability Rights ..................................................................... [1,000]
Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons .............................................................. [500]
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues ....................................................................... [750]
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
Office of Terrorism Financing and Economic Sanctions Policy ................................................... [6,100]
Implementation of Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act .................................... [500]
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs ................................................. 41,859
Office of Oceans and Polar Affairs .............................................................................................. [5,121]
[of which, Special Representative for the Arctic Region] ........................................................... [438]
Bureau of Political-Military Affairs
Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement ............................................................................... [3,609]
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Office of International Religious Freedom ..................................................................................................... 9,000
Religious freedom curriculum development ................................................................................. [600]
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DIPLOMATIC PROGRAMS—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Bureau/Office (includes salary and bureau-managed funds) Budget Authority
Office of the Legal Advisor
Document Review Unit ................................................................................................................. [2,889]
Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons .................................................................................. 16,000
Office of the Secretary
Office of Global Women’s Issues ................................................................................................. [10,000]
Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs ..................................................... [1,250]
Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues ........................................................................................ [1,000]
Office to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism ............................................................................. [500]
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level ........................................................ $139,500,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................. 256,695,000
Committee recommendation ............................................................ 137,500,000
Change from enacted level ....................................................... ¥2,000,000
Change from request ................................................................. ¥119,195,000
The Committee recommendation includes $137,500,000 for Cap-
ital Investment Fund. As a result of the COVID–19 crisis, the rec-
ommendation assumes a strategic pause in the Department of
State’s plan to rebalance expedited passport fees (EPF) and transi-
tion all EPF funding out of the Capital Investment Fund to Con-
sular and Border Security Programs.
Funds provided are in addition to an estimated $202,495,000 in
EPF, for a total of $339,995,000 in fiscal year 2021 support for the
Information Technology Strategic Plan of the Department of State.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level 1 ...................................................... $145,729,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................. 141,416,000
Committee recommendation 2 .......................................................... 145,729,000
Change from enacted level ....................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................. +4,313,000
1 The fiscal year 2020 enacted level includes $54,900,000 under this heading designated for Overseas Con-
tingency Operations.
2 The fiscal year 2021 recommendation includes $54,900,000 under this heading designated for Overseas
Contingency Operations.
The Committee recommendation includes $145,729,000 for sup-
port of the oversight personnel and activities of the Office of In-
spector General (OIG) at the Department of State. Of this amount,
$54,900,000 is provided for the Special Inspector General for Af-
ghan Reconstruction (SIGAR) and is designated for OCO/GWOT.
Funds provided under this heading will support the audits, in-
vestigations, and inspections of worldwide operations and programs
of the Department of State and United States Agency for Global
Media (USAGM). The Committee expects the OIG to continue the
coordination of audit plans and activities involving Department of
State operations and programs in Afghanistan with the SIGAR in
order to ensure the development of comprehensive oversight plans
and to avoid duplication.
Wuhan repatriation flight assessment.—The Committee directs
the Office of Inspector General to conduct an assessment of diplo-
matic evacuation flights from Wuhan, China in response to the
coronavirus pandemic. Such assessment shall include: (1) inter-
agency coordination; (2) coordination with state and local officials;
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ing and quarantine protocols. The assessment shall include rec-
ommendations for the Department of State to improve operations
in future pandemic responses.
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level ........................................................ $730,700,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................. 310,000,000
Committee recommendation ............................................................ 741,700,000
Change from enacted level ....................................................... +11,000,000
Change from request ................................................................. +431,700,000
The Committee recommendation includes $741,700,000 for Edu-
cational and Cultural Exchange Programs. The Committee recog-
nizes the importance of international exchange programs and di-
rects that funds made available under this heading be directed to
support United States foreign policy objectives and be appro-
priately coordinated with Department of State regional bureaus.
American Spaces and the United States Speaker Program.—The
Committee continues to support public diplomacy programming
conducted by United States Embassies and Consulates, including
American Spaces and the United States Speakers program. The
Committee recommendation includes not less than $15,000,000
under this heading for the American Spaces program and directs
not less than $4,000,000 be made available for the United States
Speakers Program from funds made available under Diplomatic
Programs for public diplomacy. The Committee directs the Sec-
retary of State to consult with the Committees on Appropriations
not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act on
the use of funds made available by this Act for American Spaces
and the United States Speakers Program.
Citizen Exchange Program.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes $116,860,000 for the Citizen Exchange Program. Citizen ex-
change programs provide American and foreign participants the op-
portunity to gain knowledge and share expertise and experiences
through professional, youth, cultural, and other exchanges. Funds
are provided to support new competitive awards administered in
cooperation with the various divisions within the Office of Citizen
Exchanges, including through the Youth Programs Division to fos-
ter interaction between United States and foreign youth artists.
Civil Society Exchange Program.—The Committee recommends
$5,000,000 for the Civil Society Exchange Program, consistent with
the prior year level, to provide civil society activists, particularly in
underrepresented populations, with the tools, networks, and re-
sources to address local challenges. During fiscal year 2021, the
program should continue to include: (1) trainings on technical
skills, including advocacy, program design, organizational leader-
ship, and evaluations; (2) short-term workshops and reverse ex-
changes for foreign and domestic participants; (3) networking op-
portunities; and (4) other mechanisms to support the goals of the
program.
Pawel Adamowicz Exchanges.—The Committee is concerned
about growing political divide and social unrest in Central Europe.
Particularly troubling was the murder in January 2019 of human
rights leader and the Mayor of Gdansk, Poland, Pawel Adamowicz.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to make available up
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Exchange Program to conduct exchanges to honor the legacy of
Mayor Adamowicz and to empower the next generation of demo-
cratic and human rights leaders in Central Europe, including in
Poland.
Critical language programs.—Within the funds provided, the
Committee urges the Secretary of State to prioritize critical lan-
guage programs for United States students and exchange programs
with countries of national security importance.
Fulbright Program.—The Committee recommendation includes
$277,000,000 for the Fulbright Program. Active in over 160 coun-
tries, the program provides exchange opportunities to create and
sustain mutual understanding between students, scholars, teach-
ers, and professionals in the United States and those from other
countries.
Fulbright English Teaching in Africa.—Of the funds appro-
priated under this heading for the Fulbright Program, not less
than $5,000,000 shall be made available to expand United States
support for English language education through the Fulbright
English Language Teaching Program in Africa. English language
skills enable countries and individuals to more fully realize the
benefits of global commerce, and enables access to technology,
science, and innovation. As the youth of America are a key compo-
nent to American soft power and the best embodiment of United
States ideals and culture, the expansion of the State Department’s
English teaching efforts in Africa will make a lasting and profound
impact on the United States diplomatic and development efforts in
Africa.
Global TechGirls Program.—Of the funds appropriated under
this heading, $5,000,000 shall be made available to expand the
TechGirls Program globally to empower secondary school girls to
pursue higher education and careers in science, technology, engi-
neering and math (STEM) through hands-on skill development.
The Secretary of State is directed to include the participation of
girls from regions covered by the existing TechGirls program and
to prioritize the participation of girls from low income countries
globally. Exchange activities shall include interactive technology
camps with American peers in the United States, site visits to tech-
nology-based companies, leadership and action planning work-
shops, discussions on STEM education and careers, community
service opportunities, job shadowing, intercultural collaboration,
and weekend American family homestays. Upon returning home,
participants should be encouraged to assist in providing technology
training to their peers. The Secretary of State is directed to consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on the implementation of
the program not less than 30 days after enactment of this Act.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities.—The Committee in-
cludes $2,000,000 under this heading for the Department of State
to expand two-way international academic and professional and
cultural exchanges for individuals of African descent, including the
development of partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and
Universities.
Other exchanges.—The Committee recognizes the value of com-
petitive exchange programs for young people, including the Youth
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cator programs; and programs providing overseas training in stra-
tegic languages for Americans.
Professional Fellows Program.—The Committee is concerned that
the ongoing consolidation and restructuring of the Professional Fel-
lows Program will result in a loss of program effectiveness, geo-
graphic diversity, and participant experiences. The Committee
notes that this significant consolidation and restructuring effort is
being implemented without prior consultation with, or notification
of, the Committees on Appropriations. The Committee directs the
Secretary of State to implement the Professional Fellows Program
in a manner consistent with Department of State Notice ECA–
ECAPEC–17–025, March 1, 2017, during fiscal year 2021 and prior
years.
Special academic, professional, and cultural exchanges.—The
Committee recommendation includes funds to support at prior year
levels special academic, professional, and cultural exchange pro-
grams where consistent with strategic priorities, including Mexico
and Central America and the academic and cultural Tibetan ex-
changes and fellowships. The Committee expects funds for such
programs to be awarded on a competitive basis and the planned
levels for each to be included in the fiscal year 2021 operating plan.
Young Leaders Initiatives.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes $34,400,000 for the Young Leaders Initiatives, including not
less than the prior year levels for the Young African Leaders,
Young Southeast Asia Leaders, and Young Leaders in the Americas
initiatives. In addition to the funds provided for the Young South-
east Asian Leaders Initiative, the Committee directs the Secretary
of State to prioritize students from underrepresented Indo-Pacific
countries through other scholarships and fellowship programs fund-
ed under this heading.
Section 7061 of this Act requires that the Secretary of State sub-
mit to the Committees on Appropriations an operating plan for
funds appropriated under this heading. The Committee expects
that such plan will include the distribution of unobligated balances
and recoveries, as well as any transfers to this account from other
accounts in fiscal year 2021.
Funds made available under this heading are allocated in the fol-
lowing manner and are subject to the requirements of sections
7015 and 7061 of this Act.
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Program/Activity Budget Authority
Academic Programs
Fulbright Program ................................................................................................................................. 277,000
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Program in Africa ............................................................ [5,000]
Global Academic Exchanges ................................................................................................................. 62,960
Special Academic Exchanges ................................................................................................................ 17,875
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program ............................................................. [16,000]
Subtotal, Academic Programs ............................................................................................................... 357,835
Professional and Cultural Exchanges
International Visitor Leadership Program ............................................................................................. 104,000
Citizen Exchange Program .................................................................................................................... 116,860
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange ......................................................................................... [4,125]
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Special Professional and Cultural Exchanges ............................................................................................... 5,700
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EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Program/Activity Budget Authority
J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange ..................................................................................... [5,000]
Subtotal, Professional and Cultural Exchanges ............................................................................................ 226,560
Special Initiatives
Young Leaders Initiatives ...................................................................................................................... 34,400
Countering State disinformation and pressure .................................................................................... 12,000
Civil society exchange program ............................................................................................................ 5,000
Subtotal, Special Initiatives .................................................................................................................. 51,400
Program and Performance ............................................................................................................................. 9,050
Activities Transferred to Exchanges from IIP–PA Merger .............................................................................. 27,855
Exchanges Support ......................................................................................................................................... 69,000
Total, Educational and Cultural Exchanges ......................................................................................... 741,700
REPRESENTATION EXPENSES
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $7,212,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 7,413,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 7,415,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +203,000
Change from request ................................................................... +2,000
The Committee recommendation includes $7,415,000 for Rep-
resentation Expenses authorized by section 905 of the Foreign
Service Act of 1980.
Funds provided under this heading are used to reimburse For-
eign Service officers for expenditures incurred in their official ca-
pacities abroad in establishing and maintaining relations with offi-
cials of foreign governments and appropriate members of local com-
munities. The Secretary of State is directed to submit semi-annual
reports to the Committees on Appropriations containing detailed
information on the allotment and expenditure of this appropriation.
PROTECTION OF FOREIGN MISSIONS AND OFFICIALS
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $30,890,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 25,900,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 30,890,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +4,990,000
The Committee recommendation includes $30,890,000 for Protec-
tion of Foreign Missions and Officials.
Funds provided under this heading are used to reimburse local
governments and communities for the extraordinary costs incurred
in providing protection for international organizations, foreign mis-
sions and officials, and foreign dignitaries under certain cir-
cumstances. The Committee expects the Department of State to
provide reimbursement to local jurisdictions on a timely basis if
claims are fully justified.
The Department of State shall continue to submit to the Commit-
tees on Appropriations a semi-annual report on the number of
claims for extraordinary protective services that have been sub-
mitted by eligible jurisdictions that are certified as meeting the
program requirements and the amount of unobligated funds avail-
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Section 7034(i) of this Act continues authority for the Secretary
of State to transfer expired unobligated balances from funds made
available under Diplomatic Programs. The Committee directs the
Department of State to include any expired balances transferred to
this heading in the report required by the previous paragraph.
EMBASSY SECURITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,975,449,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 1,683,760,000
Committee recommendation 2 ............................................................ 1,975,449,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +291,689,000
1 The fiscal year 2020 enacted level includes $424,087,000 under this heading designated for Overseas Con-
tingency Operations.
2 The fiscal year 2021 recommendation includes $424,287,000 under this heading designated for Overseas
Contingency Operations.
The Committee recommendation includes $1,975,449,000 for Em-
bassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance, of which
$424,287,000 is designated for OCO/GWOT. Within the amount
provided, $1,205,649,000 is for Worldwide Security Upgrades
(WSU) and $769,800,000 is for repair, construction, and operations.
Worldwide Security Upgrades.—The Committee recommendation
includes $1,205,649,000 for Worldwide Security Upgrades, of which
$424,287,000 is designated as OCO/GWOT. The Committee rec-
ommendation for WSU is $263,989,000 above the fiscal year 2021
request.
Within the funds made available for WSU, $1,085,649,000 under
this heading is for the Department of State’s contribution to the
Capital Security Cost Savings (CSCS) and Maintenance Cost Shar-
ing (MCS) programs. This amount, combined with the estimated
$1,303,104,000 in CSCS and MCS program contributions from
other agencies and available consular fees, will provide a total of
$2,388,753,000 in fiscal year 2021 for the design, construction, and
maintenance of United States diplomatic facilities overseas.
The Secretary of State shall promptly inform the Committees on
Appropriations of agencies that are delinquent in fulfilling their
capital security cost sharing obligation as required by section
604(e) of the Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism
Act of 1999.
Notification and reporting requirements.—Section 7004(c) of this
Act continues the notification requirements from prior Acts as a
means of ensuring the Committees on Appropriations have the nec-
essary information to conduct appropriate oversight of construction
projects. The Department is directed to clearly define and consist-
ently report on the elements of each project factor and include an
explanation of any changes from previous reports or notifications
for a project.
Congressional notifications made pursuant to section 7004(c)
shall include, at a minimum, the following project factors: (1) the
location and size of the property to be acquired, including the prox-
imity to existing United States diplomatic facilities and host gov-
ernment ministries; (2) the justification of need for acquiring the
property and construction of new facilities and the reconciled ap-
praised value of the project; (3) a detailed breakdown of the total
project costs, including, at a minimum, the following cost cat-
egories: (a) site acquisition, (b) project development, (c) design con-
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ing: (i) procurement of art, (ii) furniture, (iii) project supervision,
(iv) construction security, (v) contingency, and (vi) value added tax,
and (f) any other relevant costs; (4) the revenues derived from, or
estimated to be derived from, real property sales and gifts associ-
ated with the project, if applicable; (5) any unique requirements of
the project that may increase the cost of the project, such as con-
sular workload, legal environment, physical and/or security re-
quirements, and seismic capabilities; (6) the number of waivers re-
quired pursuant to section 606 of Appendix G of Public Law 106–
113, if applicable; (7) any religious, cultural, or political factors that
may affect the cost, location, or construction timeline; (8) the cur-
rent and projected number of desks, agency presence, and the pro-
jected number of United States direct hire staff, Locally Employed
Staff, and Third Country Nationals; (9) the current and projected
number of beds, if applicable; (10) the most recent rightsizing anal-
ysis, and a justification for exceeding the staffing projections of
such rightsizing analysis, if applicable; (11) with respect to new
projects not previously justified to the Committees on Appropria-
tions, confirmation that the Department of State has completed the
requisite value engineering studies required pursuant to OMB Cir-
cular A–131 and Bureau of Overseas Building Operations Policy
and Procedure Directive, Cost 02 and the Department’s adjudica-
tion of those recommendations; (12) the project’s scheduled start
and completion date, actual start and current estimated completion
date, and an explanation of any changes; and (13) any increase in
cost to the project resulting from the suspension, termination, or
delay of project work during the COVID–19 pandemic.
Other repair and construction.—The Committee recommendation
includes $100,276,000 for other repair and construction. These
funds support the repair, rehabilitation, improvement, and upgrade
of diplomatic facilities around the world.
Operations.—The Committee recommendation includes
$669,524,000 for Operations, which is $27,424,000 above the re-
quest. Funding for Operations provides support for the five major
organizational components of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Op-
erations: Planning and Real Estate; Program Development, Coordi-
nation and Support; Construction, Facility and Security Manage-
ment; Operations; Resource Management; and Domestic Renova-
tions.
Operating plan.—Section 7061 of this Act requires the Secretary
of State to submit to the Committees on Appropriations an oper-
ating plan for funds appropriated under this heading. Such plan
should include all resources available to the Department of State
in fiscal year 2021 for operations, maintenance, and construction,
and an accounting of the actual and anticipated proceeds of sales
or gifts for all projects in fiscal year 2020.
Reports
Contingency savings.—The Committee understands from the in-
formation included in the notifications received in prior years that
the Department of State has contingency savings on previously ap-
propriated construction projects. The Committee directs the Sec-
retary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
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Project reports.—The Secretary of State is directed to submit bi-
annual reports on the Beirut Embassy, Mexico City Embassy, New
Delhi Embassy, Erbil Consulate, and Jakarta Embassy projects.
Such reports shall include the following information: (1) a detailed
breakout of the project factors that formed the basis of the initial
cost estimate used to justify such project to the Committees on Ap-
propriations; (2) a comparison of the current project factors as com-
pared to the project factors submitted pursuant to (1), and an ex-
planation of any changes; (3) the impact of currency exchange rate
fluctuations on project costs; and (4) a copy of the most current
working estimate that supports the basis for each report.
EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $7,885,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 7,885,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 7,885,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $7,885,000 to enable
the Secretary of State to meet unforeseen emergencies arising in
the Diplomatic and Consular Service. Funding provided under this
heading is available until expended.
The recommendation provides resources for the Department of
State to meet emergency requirements in the conduct of foreign af-
fairs, including for the following purposes: (1) travel and subsist-
ence expenses for relocation of American employees of the United
States Government and their families from troubled areas to the
United States or safe-haven posts; (2) allowances granted to De-
partment of State employees and their dependents evacuated to the
United States for the convenience of the Government; and (3) pay-
ment of rewards for information concerning terrorist activities.
The recommendation continues prior year language providing the
authority to transfer up to $1,000,000 from this heading to Repatri-
ation Loans Program. This authority will ensure an adequate level
of resources for loans to American citizens through the Repatri-
ation Loans Program, should additional funds be required due to
an unanticipated increase in the number of loans.
REPATRIATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $1,300,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 1,300,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,300,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $1,300,000 for the sub-
sidy cost of repatriation loans.
PAYMENT TO THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $31,963,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 26,312,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 31,963,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +5,651,000
The Committee recommendation includes $31,963,000 for Pay-
ment to the American Institute in Taiwan. The Committee rec-
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tute in Taiwan (AIT), and funds may also be made available for
consular upgrades and special projects including support for the
Global Cooperation and Training Framework.
The Taiwan Relations Act requires that programs concerning
Taiwan be carried out by the AIT and authorizes funds to be appro-
priated to the Secretary of State to carry out the provisions of this
Act. The Institute administers programs in the areas of economic
and commercial services, cultural affairs, travel services, and logis-
tics. The Department of State contracts with the AIT to carry out
these activities.
INTERNATIONAL CENTER, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $743,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 743,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,743,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +2,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... +2,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $2,743,000 for site se-
curity and routine maintenance and repairs to public spaces of the
International Center, Washington, D.C.
The Committee recommendation includes increased funding for
the repair and maintenance of the International Center infrastruc-
ture including street repaving, general repair and replacement of
sidewalks and walkways, and the repair and replacement of exist-
ing perimeter fencing, as necessary.
PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY
FUND
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $158,900,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 158,900,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 158,900,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $158,900,000 for Pay-
ment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund.
These funds are mandatory for budget scorekeeping purposes
and are appropriated by the Foreign Service Act of 1980, for the
unfunded liability created by new benefits, new groups of bene-
ficiaries, or increased salaries on which benefits are computed. The
Retirement Fund is maintained through contributions made by
participants, matching government contributions, special govern-
ment contributions (including this account), interest on invest-
ments, and voluntary contributions.
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,473,806,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 966,224,000
Committee recommendation 2 ............................................................ 1,505,928,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +32,122,000
Change from request ................................................................... +539,704,000
1 The fiscal year 2020 enacted level includes $96,240,000 designated under this heading for Overseas Con-
tingency Operations.
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Contingency Operations.
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The Committee recommendation includes $1,505,928,000 for Con-
tributions to International Organizations, of which $96,240,000 is
designated for OCO/GWOT, and requires that not later than 30
days after enactment of this Act not less than $118,949,000 and
$53,909,000 be disbursed to the World Health Organization and
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, respectively. Unless other-
wise provided for in this Act or another provision of law, and with
the exception of organizations from which the United States has
withdrawn, this Act assumes the payment of the full United States
assessment at each respective organization funded under this head-
ing.
Transparency and accountability.—This Act continues the trans-
parency and accountability reporting requirements under section
7048(a) from prior years. However, the Committee recommendation
does not include the 15 percent withholding and certification re-
quirement included in prior years due to improvements by inter-
national organizations in meeting such requirements and the Ad-
ministration’s substantial delays in submitting the report in prior
years, which has resulted in untenable delays in the payment of
United States assessments.
Pursuant to section 7048(b), the Committee continues to support
prior year prohibitions on paying for any United States delegation
or contribution to any specialized agency, body, or commission of
the United Nations (UN) if such an agency, body, commission, or
organization is chaired by government that provides support for
international terrorism.
Anti-Israel bias at the United Nations.—The Committee remains
concerned about continued anti-Israel bias at the United Nations
and supports the withholding of a proportionate share of the costs
to entities deemed to be anti-Israel, which in the past have in-
cluded the Division for Palestinian Rights in the Department of Po-
litical Affairs; the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable
Rights of the Palestinian People; and the Special Committee to In-
vestigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of the Pales-
tinian People and Other Arabs of the Occupied Territories. The
Committee includes further language under Reports in this head-
ing.
UN Human Rights Council.—Pursuant to section 7048(c), funds
shall be made available to the UN Human Rights Council
(UNHRC) unless the Secretary of State determines and reports to
the Committees on Appropriations that participation in the Council
does not serve the national interest of the United States and that
the Council is not taking significant steps to remove Israel as a
permanent agenda item nor taking actions to ensure integrity in
the election of members to such Council. The Committee remains
concerned about the credibility and effectiveness of UNHRC and
notes with disappointment the ascension to UNHRC of countries
with poor human rights records. The Committee is also concerned
with the continued, disproportionate focus of UNHRC on Israel and
its anti-Israel bias. The Committee continues to disapprove of
UNHRC resolution A/HRC/31/L.39, which is counterproductive to
achieving peace between Israel and the Palestinians. The Com-
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Capital projects.—The operating plan submitted pursuant to sec-
tion 7061 of this Act for funds made available under this heading
shall include information on capital projects.
Universal Postal Union.—The Committee is concerned with the
continued use of the international postal system to send opioids
and other illicit drugs to the United States, especially from China.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to work with the Uni-
versal Postal Union to adopt and implement measures to further
strengthen the security of the mail system, including improvements
to the quality of data collection and further adoption of the ad-
vanced electronic data system. The Department of State should
consult with the Committees on Appropriations on steps being
taken to address these concerns.
Pursuant to section 7053 of this Act, the Committee rec-
ommendation includes prior year language relating to unpaid park-
ing fines and real property taxes owed by foreign governments.
Reports
Annual report on anti-Israel bias.—The Committee directs the
Secretary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appro-
priations describing instances of anti-Israel bias at the United Na-
tions, including identification of the agencies and entities where
such bias has been demonstrated in the past. Such report may ac-
company the annual report submitted pursuant to section 4(a) of
Public Law 79–264 on United States participation in the United
Nations.
Credits.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to report
to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than May 1, 2021,
and 30 days after the end of fiscal year 2021, on any credits attrib-
utable to the United States, including from the United Nations Tax
Equalization Fund, and provide updated fiscal year 2021 and fiscal
year 2022 assessment costs including offsets from available credits
and updated foreign currency exchange rates. The Committee di-
rects the Secretary of State to notify the Committee on Appropria-
tions when credits are applied to any assessed contribution, includ-
ing any payment of arrearages. Any notification regarding funds
appropriated by this Act or prior Acts or any operating plan sub-
mitted pursuant to section 7061 of this Act shall include an esti-
mate of all known credits currently attributable to the United
States and provide updated assessment costs including offsets from
available credits and updated foreign currency exchange rates.
UNHRC.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to sub-
mit an updated report to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on all United States
contributions to the UNHRC for the preceding fiscal year, including
amounts provided through the UN Regular Budget and through
voluntary contributions.
United Nations and United States companies.—The Committee
directs the Department of State and United States Ambassador to
the United Nations to ensure American manufacturers and sup-
pliers are not being unfairly excluded or discriminated against
through procurement processes and are being fairly treated. Not
later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
State shall submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations
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Withholdings.—Pursuant to section 7048(f), the Secretary of
State shall report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 45 days after enactment of this Act, detailing the amounts of
funds available to any organization, department, agency, or pro-
gram within the UN system that are withheld due to any provision
of law. The report shall include any time additional funds are with-
held.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $1,526,383,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 1,079,200,000
Committee recommendation 2 ............................................................ 1,456,314,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥70,069,000
Change from request ................................................................... +377,114,000
1 The fiscal year 2020 enacted level includes $988,656,000 under this heading designated for Overseas Con-
tingency Operations.
2 The fiscal year 2021 recommendation includes $705,994,000 under this heading designated for Overseas
Contingency Operations.
The Committee recommendation includes $1,456,314,000 for Con-
tributions for International Peacekeeping Activities, of which
$705,994,000 is designated for OCO/GWOT. The Committee re-
mains concerned about the growing arrears owed to the United Na-
tions, projected to exceed a total of over $1 billion for fiscal years
2017 to 2020. The Committee has included under this heading au-
thority for the Secretary of State to exceed the 25 percent statutory
peacekeeping cap, and notes resources from peacekeeping credits
and prior year carryover will be available during fiscal year 2021
to exceed the 25 percent statutory cap and limit accumulation of
additional arrears. The Committee provides funding to pay as-
sessed expenses and arrears for the UN Support Office in Somalia
under Peacekeeping Operations instead of under this heading.
New or expanded missions.—The Committee recommendation
continues language requiring notification at least 15 days in ad-
vance of voting for any new or expanded mission, including the es-
timated cost and duration of the mission, the objectives of the mis-
sion, the national interest that will be served, and the exit strat-
egy. The Committee notes that the notification may be provided
less than 15 days in advance of voting for a new or expanded mis-
sion in the event of an emergency. The Committee expects the Sec-
retary of State to ensure the appropriate and judicious application
of this provision.
Other requirements.—The Committee recommendation continues
language carried in prior years making funds available for peace-
keeping activities unless the Secretary of State determines that
American manufacturers and suppliers are not being provided
equal procurement opportunities, and also continues language pro-
hibiting funds for any peacekeeping mission that involves United
States Armed Forces under the command and control of a foreign
national unless certain requirements have been met.
Trafficking in persons and sexual exploitation and abuse.—The
Committee recommendation includes language carried in prior
years prohibiting funds unless the Secretary of State certifies and
reports to the Committees on Appropriations on a peacekeeping
mission-by-mission basis that the UN is implementing effective
policies and procedures to prevent UN employees, contractor per-
sonnel, and peacekeeping troops serving in such mission from traf-
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acts of sexual exploitation and abuse or other violations of human
rights.
Report
Credits.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to report
to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than May 1, 2021,
and 30 days after the end of fiscal year 2021, on any credits attrib-
utable to the United States, including those resulting from United
Nations peacekeeping missions or the United Nations Tax Equali-
zation Fund, and provide updated fiscal year 2021 and fiscal year
2022 assessment costs including offsets from available credits.
INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES
AND MEXICO
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $85,070,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 98,770,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 98,770,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +13,700,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes a total of $98,770,000
for International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), United
States and Mexico, including $49,770,000 for Salaries and Ex-
penses and $49,000,000 for Construction.
The Committee recommendation includes funds consistent with
prior fiscal years for the Rio Grande Flood Control System Reha-
bilitation Project to continue and maintain levee projects along the
Rio Grande, including environmental, hydrologic, hydraulic, and
low water weir studies along the Rio Grande Valley that are con-
sistent with the projects outlined within the Mexican Water Treaty
of 1944, Treaty Series 994. The Committee also supports efforts to
reduce the amount of sediment and other activities, including
eradication and mechanical control of carrizo cane, to maintain the
health of the river.
Carrizo cane eradication.— The Committee includes an addi-
tional amount of up to $10,000,000 to improve the effectiveness of
the IBWC’s mechanical efforts to control and eradicate carrizo cane
from the banks and floodplain of the Rio Grande River. The Sec-
retary of State, in consultation with the United States Commis-
sioner to the IBWC, is directed to report to the Committees on Ap-
propriations, not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, on
the intended uses of funds for such purposes and shall also include
in such report a description of IBWC coordination with federal,
state, local entities, and with other stakeholders.
The Committee is concerned with the high number of grazing
leases recently terminated by the International Boundary and
Water Commission (IBWC), at the U.S.-Mexico border. Between
2009 and 2017, 78 grazing leases with ranchers on floodplain prop-
erty have been terminated, with over a hundred ranchers being
given notices to vacate this year. These leases facilitate a cost-effec-
tive way for the IBWC to maintain property and clear vegetation
along the Rio Grande, while benefiting the local agricultural indus-
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Therefore, the Committee provides $250,000, under the Salaries
& Expenses heading, for additional IBWC staffing and other re-
sources to sufficiently review lease compliance, in coordination with
the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health In-
spection Service (APHIS), and work with lessees to amend or
renew their agreements should an Environmental Assessment sup-
port continuance of a grazing lease program. An additional
$250,000 is provided, under this heading, to process public input in
accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
and determine the best use for this land in the interests of the fed-
eral government and the environment. The Commission is directed
to report back to Committee, within 60 days of the passage of this
Act, on progress made in this regard.
Report
Release of effluent.—The Committee is concerned about the ad-
verse impact on communities in the United States from the release
of effluent from Mexico. The Committee directs the Secretary of
State and the United States Commissioner to the IBWC to work
with the Government of Mexico to facilitate a resolution, and to
submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 45 days after enactment of this Act, with respect to steps
taken prior to such enactment and steps planned during fiscal year
2021 to achieve a resolution.
AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $15,008,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 10,661,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 15,008,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +4,347,000
The Committee recommendation includes $15,008,000 for Amer-
ican Sections, International Commissions, of which $10,802,000 is
for the International Joint Commission (IJC).
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Adaptive Management Com-
mittee.—The Committee includes funding consistent with the prior
year level for the IJC’s Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Adaptive
Management Committee for Phase II of their expedited review of
IJC’s Plan 2014.
Report
Boundary Waters Treaty.—The Committee supports the 1909
Boundary Waters Treaty. The Committee recommendation includes
funding to allow the IJC to evaluate and monitor water quality in
the Rainy River Drainage Basin to prevent violations of the Bound-
ary Waters Treaty. The IJC is directed to report to the Committees
on Appropriations not later than 90 days after enactment of this
Act on the status of such efforts.
INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $62,718,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 34,676,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 60,718,000
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Change from request ................................................................... +26,042,000
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The Committee recommendation includes $60,718,000 for Inter-
national Fisheries Commissions.
The Committee recommendation includes funds necessary to
fully support the anticipated United States assessments, other ex-
penses related to these commissions, and for the participation of
non-government United States commissioners to the various com-
missions.
Funds in this Act under this heading are allocated according to
the following table and are subject to sections 7015 and 7061 of
this Act.
INTERNATIONAL FISHERIES COMMISSIONS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Commission/Activity Authority
Great Lakes Fisheries Commission ................................................................................................................ 44,682
of which, Grass Carp ............................................................................................................................ [1,000]
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission .................................................................................................... 1,750
Pacific Salmon Commission ........................................................................................................................... 6,185
International Pacific Halibut Commission ..................................................................................................... 4,582
Other Marine Conservation ............................................................................................................................. 3,519
Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC).—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes not less than $36,990,000 for operations, sea
lamprey control requirements, and fishery research, for the Great
Lakes. The recommendations also includes not less than $1,000,000
to address grass carp in the Great Lakes. The Committee intends
that the funds made available for the GLFC be prioritized for meet-
ing the United States obligations under the 1954 Convention on
Great Lakes Fisheries.
Pacific Salmon Commission.—The Committee recommendation
includes a total of $6,185,000 for the United States share of the
costs of carrying out the Pacific Salmon Treaty, and $1,750,000 for
the last half of the United States contribution to the Mark-Selec-
tive Fishery Fund.
Arctic Council.—The Committee recommendation includes not
less than the United States share of operating expenses for the
Arctic Council. The Committee recognizes the value of United
States engagement at the Arctic Council and encourages the Sec-
retary of State to prioritize engagement at the Council as a key ele-
ment of Unites States’ strategy in the Arctic.
RELATED AGENCY
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR GLOBAL MEDIA
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $810,396,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 637,252,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 637,252,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥173,144,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $637,252,000 to carry
out United States international communications activities and op-
erations overseen by the United States Agency for Global Media
(USAGM), formerly known as the Broadcasting Board of Gov-
ernors, of which $632,732,000 is for International Broadcasting Op-
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INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS
The Committee recommendation includes $632,732,000 for Inter-
national Broadcasting Operations, which is the same as the re-
quest.
In order to better support the policy of the United States to pro-
mote the right of freedom of opinion and expression, including the
right to receive and impart information and ideas through any
media, the International Broadcasting Act of 1994 streamlined
United States international media entities into what is now the
USAGM. The reorganization and consolidation, along with subse-
quent amendments to the Act, achieved important reforms and
economies to strengthen the capability of the United States to use
media to support the free exchange of news and information in a
rapidly changing international environment, especially among peo-
ples living under repressive regimes. A central theme set forth in
the standards and principles portion of the Act is that the work of
USAGM and its entities be vigilant in maintaining a strong fire-
wall between the work of its entities and grantees and any political
influence by federal and other government officials. The statutory
firewall and highest standards of professional journalism are fur-
ther described in part 531 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations.
However, recent action by the USAGM Chief Executive Officer
(CEO) to summarily dismiss senior Agency officials and entity
heads, including the head of the Voice of America (VOA) office of
the standards editor, raise serious questions about the Agency’s
commitment to maintaining the firewall and upholding the highest
standards of professional journalism. For this reason, and until the
Committee is assured that Agency leadership will uphold long-
standing principles of independent journalism described in part 531
of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, the Committee rec-
ommendation includes $632,732,000 for International Broadcasting
Operations, which is the same as the budget request and
$165,964,000 below fiscal year 2020. The Committee will continue
to review actions of the USAGM as the appropriations process for
fiscal year 2021 proceeds and reassess Agency funding actions and
requirements prior to the conclusion of such process.
International Broadcasting Operations (IBO) funds the operating,
programming, and engineering costs of the Agency, including VOA,
and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting (OCB), as well as the inde-
pendent grantees: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL);
Radio Free Asia (RFA); the Middle East Broadcasting Networks
(MBN); and the Open Technology Fund (OTF). Funds made avail-
able under this heading are allocated according to the following
table and are subject to the requirements of sections 7015 and 7061
of this Act:
INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Entities/Grantees Authority
Federal Entities
International Broadcasting Bureau ....................................................................................................... 42,800
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Voice of America ................................................................................................................................... 191,559
Office of Cuba Broadcasting ................................................................................................................ 12,973
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INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Entities/Grantees Authority
Technology, Services and Innovation .................................................................................................... 152,347
Subtotal, Federal Entities ............................................................................................................. 399,679
Independent Grantee Organizations:
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ........................................................................................................... 87,261
Radio Free Asia ..................................................................................................................................... 39,519
Middle East Broadcasting Networks ..................................................................................................... 96,773
Open Technology Fund .......................................................................................................................... 9,500
Subtotal, Grantees ........................................................................................................................ 233,053
Total, International Broadcasting Operations ..................................................................... 632,732
The Committee recommendation includes the requirements that:
(1) any significant modifications to USAGM broadcast hours pre-
viously justified to Congress, including changes to transmission
platforms, for all USAGM language services shall be subject to the
regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appropria-
tions; (2) funds appropriated under this heading are made available
in accordance with part 531 of title 22 Code of Federal Regulations,
as in effect on June 11, 2020; (3) the CEO notify the Committees
on Appropriations within 15 days of any determination by the CEO
that any of its broadcast entities provides an open platform for
international terrorists or those who support international ter-
rorism, or is in violation of the principles and standards set forth
in subsections (a) and (b) of section 303 of the United States Inter-
national Broadcasting Act of 1994 or part 531 of title 22, Code of
Federal Regulations, as in effect on June 11, 2020; and (4) not later
than 90 days after enactment of this Act the Inspector General for
the Department of State and USAGM conduct a financial and per-
formance audit and issue a report on compliance by the Agency
with the part 531 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations.
Balkans.—The Committee supports continuation of RFE/RL
broadcasting to the Balkans.
Central and Eastern Europe.—The Committee is deeply con-
cerned with significant media consolidation in the hands of govern-
ment-friendly outlets in Central and Eastern European nations.
Limited free press creates increased opportunities for the spread of
disinformation and facilitates the rise of corruption. The Com-
mittee commends RFE/RL for restarting critical language services
in such countries. The Committee supports RFE/RL programming
in Central and Eastern Europe, including coverage in rural areas
and through the Hungarian language services.
China and other East Asia and the Pacific.—The Committee sup-
ports the implantation by the USAGM of a Global China Strategy
with the aim of: (1) enhancing access to fact-based, timely, and en-
gaging news and information through the Mandarin, Tibetan,
Uyghur, and Cantonese language services of VOA and RFA by in-
creasing programming and breaking through the Government’s in-
formation firewall; (2) combating China’s growing disinformation
efforts globally; (3) building resilient, independent media through
support of training and collaboration with vulnerable independent
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oping technologies to combat censorship and overcome surveillance
by governments seeking to restrict access to safe and uncensored
news and information. Such efforts should also include the produc-
tion of content for affiliate partners in both the Asian and African
continents, as well as additional distribution channels within the
refugee camps and refugee populations in Bangladesh, Libya, and
Kenya with a focus on woman, girls, and youth.
The Committee supports the Tibetan language services of the
VOA and RFA, which the Committee understands provide the only
sources of independent information accessible to the people of
Tibet.
The Committee supports the work of the Uyghur Service of RFA,
including the daily radio broadcast digital content and social media
operations and original reporting.
The USAGM shall include detailed information concerning the
allocation of the funds for a Global China Strategy in the program
plan required by section 7061(a) of this Act.
Section 7043(d)(2) of this Act continues the directive from prior
years that funds under this heading be made available to maintain
broadcast hours into North Korea at not less than the levels of the
previous year.
Countering Russian disinformation.—The Committee supports ef-
forts to counter Russia’s aggressive disinformation and propaganda
campaign, particularly through the development of effective Rus-
sian language programming. The Committee notes that USAGM’s
Current Time, a 24/7 Russian language digital television network,
is intended to provide Russian speakers around the world with
truthful, independent journalism. The Committee includes further
language under Report in this heading.
Latin America.—The Committee supports the programming and
activities of the Latin America Division of VOA begun in fiscal year
2019. The Committee expects USAGM to continue the focus on
countries such as Venezuela and Nicaragua, where authoritarian
governments censor news coverage and access to independent
media is restricted.
Office of Cuba Broadcasting.—The Committee recommendation
provides $12,973,000 for OCB radio and TV Marti, which is the
same as the fiscal year 2021 request.
Open Technology Fund.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes $9,500,000 for the OTF, which is the same as the request.
In September 2019, OTF was incorporated as an independent non-
profit organization and became a USAGM non-federal entity. Re-
pressive regimes, such as China, Iran, and Venezuela are deploying
new advanced censorship and surveillance technologies that are de-
signed to stifle dissent, track minorities, and manipulate content
online. The mission of OTF is to advance internet freedom in these
repressive environments by supporting the research, development,
implementation, and maintenance of technologies that provide se-
cure and uncensored access to USAGM’s content through a free
and open internet.
Section 7050(c) requires the USAGM CEO to submit to the Com-
mittees on Appropriations a spend plan for funds made available
for programs to promote Internet freedom globally as enumerated
under such section. Such spend plan shall detail amounts planned
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Pacific Islands.—The Committee supports coverage of Voice of
America on digital and conventional media to the Pacific Islands,
including through the pursuit of regional affiliates. The Committee
directs USAGM to include plans for such coverage in the fiscal year
2021 program plan required by section 7061 of this Act.
Ukrainian Service.—The Committee supports continuation of the
work of the Ukrainian service of VOA, which is carried by 29 na-
tional and regional TV stations in Ukraine.
VOA Pakistan.—The Committee supports VOA initiating a
Sindhi language service and expects the spend plan required by
section 7061 of this Act include details on the planned amount for
such service.
Report
Russian language program.—Not later than 45 days after enact-
ment of this Act, the USAGM shall report to the Committees on
Appropriations on the allocation by entity and activity of the funds
made available under this heading for Current Time and other
Russian language programming.
BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The Committee recommendation includes $4,520,000 for broad-
casting capital improvements.
RELATED PROGRAMS
THE ASIA FOUNDATION
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $19,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 20,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +1,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... +20,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $20,000,000 for The
Asia Foundation for combating misinformation and online fraud
through innovative uses of technology, promoting internet
connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region, and re-opening program-
ming in the Pacific islands. The Committee recommendation does
not assume the closure of The Asia Foundation (TAF) as proposed
by the fiscal year 2021 request.
The Committee directs TAF to continue to work in consultation
with the Department of State to develop priorities and program-
ming.
The Committee supports the efforts of TAF to seek additional
sources of funding to sustain program activities. The Committee di-
rects TAF to include a summary table in the CBJ for fiscal year
2022 detailing total revenue and support by category for fiscal year
2020 and projected for fiscal year 2021.
UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $45,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 15,740,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 45,000,000
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Change from request ................................................................... +29,260,000
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The Committee recommendation includes $45,000,000 for United
States Institute of Peace.
The Committee notes that, in addition to appropriated funds,
United States Institute of Peace (USIP) receives resources from
interagency transfers, reimbursements, and offsetting receipts to
support USIP programs. The Committee directs USIP to fully im-
plement fee-based or reimbursable agreements, where appropriate,
as a means of sustaining USIP activities. In addition, the Com-
mittee directs USIP to include information in the CBJ for fiscal
year 2022 on the amount of funds received from other Federal
agencies and the amount of revenue generated from fees and reim-
bursable agreements.
CENTER FOR MIDDLE EASTERN-WESTERN DIALOGUE TRUST FUND
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $245,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 250,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 250,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +5,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2021 of interest and earnings from the Center for Middle Eastern-
Western Dialogue Trust Fund, as authorized by section 633 of Pub-
lic Law 108–199. Interest and earnings for fiscal year 2021 are pro-
jected to total $250,000.
EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $270,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 209,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 209,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥61,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2021 of interest and earnings from the Eisenhower Exchange Fel-
lowship Program Trust Fund, as authorized by sections 4 and 5 of
the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Act of 1990. Interest and
earnings for fiscal year 2021 are projected to total $209,000.
ISRAELI ARAB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $124,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 119,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 119,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥5,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2021 of interest and earnings from the Israeli Arab Scholarship
Endowment Fund, as authorized by section 214 of the Foreign Re-
lations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993. Interest and
earnings for fiscal year 2021 are projected to total $119,000.
EAST-WEST CENTER
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $16,700,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 19,700,000
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Change from request ................................................................... +19,700,000
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The Committee recommendation includes $19,700,000 for East-
West Center to promote people-to-people engagement in the Asia
Pacific region and the United States through cooperative study,
training, and research. The Committee recommendation does not
assume closure of the East-West Center as proposed by the fiscal
year 2021 request.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $300,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 67,275,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 300,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +232,725,000
The Committee recommendation includes $300,000,000 for Na-
tional Endowment for Democracy. Of this amount, $195,840,000
shall be allocated in the traditional and customary manner, includ-
ing for the core institutes. The remaining $104,160,000 shall be for
democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs as well as for
supporting the National Endowment for Democracy’s (NED) mid-to
long-term strategic approach and response to immediate and unan-
ticipated challenges or opportunities. The President of the NED
shall consult with the core institutes on the use of such funds, and
the core institutes shall be eligible to receive funds for such pur-
poses. The Committee encourages the Department of State and
USAID to support coordination and cooperation with the NED on
developing a comprehensive approach defending democratic norms
and values.
Funds made available under this heading shall continue to be
provided directly to the NED and shall not be subject to prior ap-
proval by the Department of State or USAID. Administrative or
management surcharges, and minimal expenses, if any, should be
charged to Department of State operating expenses. The NED
should not be precluded from competitively bidding on other grant
solicitations.
The Committee recommendation includes language exempting
funds made available under this heading from the operating plan
requirements of section 7061(a) of this Act.
Central and Eastern Europe.—The Committee is concerned by
the erosion of democracy and furthering of malign Russian and
Chinese influences in Central and Eastern Europe and encourages
the NED to prioritize programming to counter such malign influ-
ences in the region.
Tibetan communities.—The Committee recommendation includes
funding at not less than prior year levels to promote human rights
and democracy in Tibetan communities.
Report
Uses of funds.—The Committee directs the President of the NED
to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on the proposed uses of
the funds provided under this heading on a regional and country
basis. The report should include a description of programmatic
goals for each region and country and how the planned use of funds
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with the Committees on Appropriations in advance of any signifi-
cant deviation from the plans outlined in such report.
OTHER COMMISSIONS
COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF AMERICA’S HERITAGE
ABROAD
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $675,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 642,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 642,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥33,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $642,000 for Commis-
sion for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad, as author-
ized.
UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS
FREEDOM
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $4,500,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 4,500,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 4,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $4,500,000 for the
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, as
authorized by title II of the IRFA of 1998.
COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $2,579,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 2,579,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,908,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +329,000
Change from request ................................................................... +329,000
The Committee recommendation includes $2,908,000 for Commis-
sion on Security and Cooperation in Europe, as authorized by Pub-
lic Law 94–304.
CONGRESSIONAL-EXECUTIVE COMMISSION ON THE PEOPLE’S
REPUBLIC OF CHINA
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $2,250,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 2,250,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,250,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $2,250,000 for the Con-
gressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of
China.
The Committee directs the Commission to report annually to the
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People’s Republic of China with international human rights stand-
ards, track the rule of law in the People’s Republic of China, and
make recommendations for policy action and legislation, when ap-
propriate.
UNITED STATES-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW
COMMISSION
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $3,500,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 4,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 4,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +500,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $4,000,000 for United
States-China Economic and Security Review Commission.
The Committee recommendation continues by reference the au-
thorities, conditions, and limitations carried under this heading in
division F of Public Law 111–117 that provide an administrative
framework for the operations of the Commission.
TITLE II—UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
OPERATING EXPENSES
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $1,377,246,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 1,311,866,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,364,526,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥12,720,000
Change from request ................................................................... +52,660,000
The Committee recommendation includes $1,364,526,000 for Op-
erating Expenses.
In addition, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
Act (CARES Act) (Public Law 116–136) included $95,000,000 for
Operating Expenses to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
coronavirus.
Funds under this heading are provided for salaries and expenses
of employees of USAID, personal service contractors, and employ-
ees hired by other Federal agencies but assigned to USAID. The
recommendation includes funding for not less than 1,600 perma-
nent Civil Service staff and 1,850 permanent Foreign Service Offi-
cers, restoring USAID personnel to fiscal year 2016 levels.
Funds in this Act under this heading are allocated according to
the following table and are subject to sections 7015 and 7061 of
this Act:
OPERATING EXPENSES
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Program/Activity Budget Authority
Overseas Operations:
Field Missions ........................................................................................................................................ 505,316
Salaries and Benefits, U.S. Direct Hire personnel ................................................................................ 299,623
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OPERATING EXPENSES—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Program/Activity Budget Authority
Washington Support:
Washington Bureaus and Offices ......................................................................................................... 105,673
Salaries and Benefits, U.S. Direct Hire personnel ................................................................................ 391,561
Subtotal, Washington Support ..................................................................................................... 497,234
Central Support:
Information Technology ......................................................................................................................... 117,798
Rent and General Support .................................................................................................................... 131,224
Staff Training ........................................................................................................................................ 22,000
Personnel Support ................................................................................................................................. 24,851
Other Agency Costs ............................................................................................................................... 22,180
Subtotal, Central Support ............................................................................................................ 318,053
Total, Operating Expenses ................................................................................................... 1,620,226
of which, fiscal year 2021 appropriations ................................................................ 1,364,526
of which, from carryover and other sources .............................................................. 255,700
Civil Service and Foreign Service hiring.—The Committee notes
USAID’s slow progress on hiring permanent civil service employees
and foreign service officers to the levels directed in section 7064 of
the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Pro-
grams Appropriations Act, 2020. The Committee directs the USAID
Administrator to fund and hire personnel at not less than these
levels in fiscal year 2021 and fully implement the agency’s Stra-
tegic Workforce Plan.
Gender training.—The Committee directs the USAID Adminis-
trator to ensure that appropriate staff are adequately trained in
conducting gender analysis of proposed programs, able to main-
stream gender considerations throughout project design, and
disaggregate impact through monitoring and evaluation.
Human Rights Division.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes funding for the Human Rights Division and LGBTI portfolio
at not less than prior year levels.
Procurement.—The Committee directs the USAID Administrator
to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on any proposed
significant or substantive change to USAID guidance or directives
related to acquisition and assistance prior to issuing such guidance
or directives to USAID posts worldwide.
As in prior years, USAID is directed to notify the Committees on
Appropriations 15 days prior to any procurement action that in-
volves awarding of a sole source contract or other non-competitive
grant or contract; raising the ceiling on an existing Indefinite
Quantity Contract (IQC); issuing a new IQC; awarding an umbrella
grant; or raising the ceiling on an existing umbrella grant. The
Committee directs that the thresholds for notification be the same
as in prior years.
The Committee continues to be concerned about the difficulty
with which United States companies, including small, minority-
owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises; universities; and
non-governmental organizations have in navigating the acquisi-
tions and assistance process at USAID. The Committee expects
that, to the maximum extent practicable, the USAID Administrator
shall ensure that United States small, minority-owned, veteran,
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tions fully participate in the provision of goods and services espe-
cially if they have a proven record of promoting local self-reliance
and democratic governance.
Science and technology research.—The Committee notes USAID’s
Public Access Plan on increasing access to the results of federally-
funded scientific research and directs the USAID Administrator to
include an update on such plan in the fiscal year 2022 CBJ.
Staff care and resilience.—The Committee is concerned about the
health impacts on USAID employees working in high-stress envi-
ronments such as conflict and post-conflict zones. The Committee
supports USAID efforts to provide staff care and resilience tools to
its employees. The Committee includes further language under Re-
ports in this heading.
USAID personnel in Greenland.—The Committee directs the
USAID Administrator to consult with the Committees on Appro-
priations prior to taking any action with respect to future United
States Direct Hire staffing assignments in Greenland, including
listing the position of Senior Development Advisor in Greenland as
an eligible assignment in any future USAID Foreign Service bid-
ding cycle.
Workforce diversity initiatives.—Funds appropriated under this
heading shall be made available to increase USAID workforce di-
versity initiatives over prior year levels, including for fellowships
to promote diversity and excellence in the Foreign Service, such as
the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellow-
ship Program. The Committee includes further language under Re-
ports in this heading.
Reports
Obligation reporting.—The Committee recognizes USAID’s efforts
to increase the transparency of Operating Expense obligations and
directs the USAID Administrator to continue to provide quarterly
obligation reports as described under this heading in the explana-
tory statement accompanying the Department of State, Foreign Op-
erations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020.
Overseas presence.— The Committee directs the USAID Adminis-
trator to provide to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 45 days after enactment of this Act, a report detailing the cri-
teria used to determine USAID’s overseas presence and assigning
Foreign Service Officers. Such report shall include current overseas
staffing gaps, including vacant, validated positions by mission.
Procurement.—The Committee directs the USAID Administrator
to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 30 days after enactment of this Act, on any procurement ac-
tions for which competition was limited, and the justification for
each such action taken, during fiscal year 2020.
Staff care and resilience.—The Committee directs the USAID Ad-
ministrator to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, detailing
a plan to provide mental health services to employees exposed to
high threat and high stress environments to include pre-service
screening and in-country monitoring. The report shall include the
estimated costs of providing such services.
Strategic workforce plan.—The Committee directs the USAID Ad-
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later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, and annually there-
after, a comprehensive strategic workforce plan to include proposed
United States Direct Hire position levels by overseas region, and
bureau or independent office in Washington, a discussion of major
workforce drivers, and any proposed changes to USAID’s overseas
presence for the next three fiscal years.
Workforce diversity initiatives.—The Committee directs the
USAID Administrator to submit a report to the Committees on Ap-
propriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act,
that describes all workforce diversity activities, including the asso-
ciated funding and results of such initiatives.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $210,300,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 205,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 238,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +27,700,000
Change from request ................................................................... +33,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $238,000,000 for Cap-
ital Investment Fund to fund the USAID Capital Security Cost
Sharing bill and information technology investments. The rec-
ommendation includes increased funding for the fiscal year 2020
Capital Security Cost Sharing Bill. The Committee notes that
USAID must submit an operating plan to the Committees on Ap-
propriations as required in section 7061(a) of this Act.
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $75,500,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 74,881,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 75,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +619,000
The Committee recommendation includes $75,500,000 for Office
of Inspector General and directs the OIG to submit its annual
audit plan within the first quarter of fiscal year 2021.
In addition, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supple-
mental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116–123) included
$1,000,000 for the Office of Inspector General for oversight of ac-
tivities of USAID to prevent, prepare for, and respond to
coronavirus.
TITLE III—BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $9,092,450,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 5,997,966,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 9,156,975,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +64,525,000
Change from request ................................................................... +3,159,009,000
The Committee recommendation includes $9,156,975,000 for
Global Health Programs.
In addition, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supple-
mental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116–123) included
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and respond to coronavirus, including other requirements related to
the consequences of coronavirus.
Funds for certain programs under this heading are allocated ac-
cording to the following table and subject to section 7019 of this
Act:
GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Program/Activity Budget Authority
Maternal and Child Health ............................................................................................................................ 850,000
of which, Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus ........................................................................................... 2,000
of which, Polio ....................................................................................................................................... 61,000
of which, The GAVI Alliance .................................................................................................................. 290,000
Nutrition (USAID) ............................................................................................................................................ 145,000
of which, Iodine Deficiency Disorder ..................................................................................................... 2,500
of which, Micronutrients ....................................................................................................................... 33,000
Vitamin A (non-add) .................................................................................................................... [22,500]
Vulnerable Children ........................................................................................................................................ 24,000
of which, Blind Children ....................................................................................................................... 3,500
HIV/AIDS (USAID) ............................................................................................................................................ 330,000
of which, Microbicides .......................................................................................................................... 45,000
HIV/AIDS (Department of State) ..................................................................................................................... 5,930,000
of which, Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis .................................................. 1,560,000
of which, Joint U.N. Programme on HIV/AIDS [UNAIDS] ....................................................................... 45,000
Family Planning and Reproductive Health .................................................................................................... 585,475
Other Infectious Diseases (USAID) ................................................................................................................. 1,292,500
of which, Global Health Security .......................................................................................................... 125,000
of which, Malaria .................................................................................................................................. 755,000
of which, Tuberculosis .......................................................................................................................... 310,000
Global TB Drug Facility (non-add) ............................................................................................... [15,000]
of which, Neglected Tropical Diseases/Other Public Health Threats ................................................... 102,500
USAID Global Health Programs
The Committee recommendation includes $3,226,975,000 for
USAID global health programs to be directly apportioned to
USAID.
Health systems strengthening.—The Committee recognizes the
importance of strong health systems in low and middle income
countries to the sustainment of global health success and progress
in preventing and responding to non-communicable diseases, in-
cluding cancer. The Committee directs the USAID Administrator
and the Global AIDS Coordinator to ensure that not less than 10%
of each program line in the ‘‘Global Health Programs’’ table is
spent on cross-cutting health system capacity to ensure these sys-
tems are affordable, accessible, reliable, and accountable to the peo-
ple served. These funds should be in addition to ongoing health
system capacity building that supports individual programs, and
programs should be jointly funded. The Committee includes further
language under Reports in this heading.
The Committee encourages the USAID Administrator, in con-
sultation with the United States Office of the Global AIDS Coordi-
nator (OGAC) and the Director of the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), to increase access to quality health care
through frontline health workers, particularly at the community
level, as part of their strategy to prevent child and maternal deaths
and build sustainable health systems. USAID should pursue strate-
gies to increase the availability of safe surgeries in contexts with-
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role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in building the ca-
pacity of country health systems and emergency preparedness.
Maternal and child health.—The Committee continues funds for
programs that have proven effective in reducing maternal and child
mortality. The Committee directs USAID to support, at not less
than the prior year level, programs to prevent and treat obstetric
fistula. The Committee encourages the promotion of early childhood
development interventions through USAID’s maternal and child
health activities.
Malaria.—Within the funds made available for malaria, the
Committee encourages USAID’s continued support for public-pri-
vate partnerships; research and development; diagnostics and vec-
tor control; and access and delivery of anti-malarial medicine, in-
cluding effective pediatric formulations and alternatives to counter
resistance. The Committee continues to encourage USAID to sup-
port the development and introduction of anti-malarial tools tar-
geted to young children and those that interrupt transmission of
the disease.
Mental health.—The Committee recognizes the necessity of inte-
grating mental health screenings for vulnerable populations, par-
ticularly in conflict-affected areas, and supports training and edu-
cation in psychosocial support services for relevant personnel.
Nutrition.—The Committee supports effective nutrition interven-
tions, including to reduce stunting and wasting, increase
breastfeeding and nutrition supplementation for pregnant women,
promote early childhood development, and treat severe malnutri-
tion, including through multilateral mechanisms. The Committee
supports implementation of the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy
to cohesively meet the needs of vulnerable women and children, in-
cluding integration with deworming and water and sanitation ef-
forts. The Committee encourages USAID to make funding available
for program implementation research, including in cooperation
with other donors and through public-private partnerships, to de-
velop and adopt best practices in nutrition that enhance health out-
comes. The Committee includes further language under Reports in
this heading.
Other health matters.—The Committee directs that USAID con-
sult with the Committees on Appropriations on the estimated need
and cost-effectiveness of supporting programs that focus on the fol-
lowing health issues: children with hydrocephalus; children with
autism; and neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease
and dementia.
Polio.—The Committee provides funding under this heading for
global programs to combat and eradicate polio and notes that glob-
al polio eradication programs are also funded by the CDC. In addi-
tion, the Committee recognizes the important role of the WHO in
the elimination of polio.
Reproductive health and voluntary family planning.—The Com-
mittee recommendation includes $750,000,000 for reproductive
health and voluntary family planning in section 7068 of this Act.
The recommendation continues, unchanged in section 7066 of this
Act, the restrictions carried in prior years under section 7018 on
the use of any funds for abortion as a method of family planning
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The Committee recognizes that information and assistance for
women and families interested in healthy timing and spacing of
pregnancies can enhance maternal and child health and improve
the chances of survival of women and children. The Committee
urges USAID to prioritize voluntarism and informed choice in ex-
panding the reach and impact of family planning programs by pro-
viding counseling, education, and services on a full range of modern
and effective contraceptive methods. Furthermore, the Committee
urges USAID to promote the awareness and use of Internet-based
technology that supports fertility-awareness methods of family
planning that are proven effective.
Research.—The Committee encourages USAID to include efforts
to find new diagnostic and treatment tools for tuberculosis and ef-
fective, affordable contraceptives in their research agenda. The
Committee includes further language under Reports in this head-
ing.
Tuberculosis (TB).—The Committee recommendation includes
funding to combat drug-susceptible and drug-resistant tuberculosis
and recognizes the important role of the WHO in this effort. The
USAID Administrator is directed to consult with the Committees
on Appropriations regarding the use of funds in this Act for such
purposes. The USAID Administrator shall also consult with the
Committees on Appropriations on plans for a new United States
Government action plan to combat TB drug resistance in all forms.
Vaccines.—The Committee notes USAID’s investments in ma-
laria and HIV/AIDS vaccine development and supports continued
efforts at not less than the prior year level to create effective vac-
cines for malaria and HIV/AIDS as part of a comprehensive pre-
vention, diagnostic, and treatment strategy. The Committee directs
the USAID Administrator to undertake vaccine development efforts
to prevent and respond to outbreaks from deadly viruses from
funds provided for global health security. Furthermore, the Com-
mittee directs the USAID Administrator to consult with the Com-
mittees on Appropriations on amounts proposed for vaccine devel-
opment for fiscal year 2021.
Vulnerable children.—The Committee supports USAID’s objec-
tives of building strong beginnings, putting family care first, and
protecting children from violence, abuse, and neglect through the
United States Government Action Plan on Children in Adversity
(APCA). USAID should partner with organizations that dem-
onstrate an expertise promoting permanent family-based care, fos-
ter care programs in and outside of family networks, and pre-
venting unnecessary family separation. Children recovering from
trauma, those in fragile contexts, and migrant children on the
move should be prioritized. Funds should also support inclusive,
early childhood education. The Committee directs the USAID Ad-
ministrator to regularly update the Committee on APCA implemen-
tation.
Reports, USAID
Global health security and emerging health threats.—The Com-
mittee recommendation includes funds to promote global health se-
curity and to address emerging health threats overseas. Not later
than 30 days after enactment of this Act, and prior to the initial
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trator to submit to the Committees on Appropriations a report on
the proposed uses of such funds on a country and project basis in-
cluding possible contributions to multilateral mechanisms. The
Committee directs that such report shall be updated and submitted
to the Committees on Appropriations every 90 days until the funds
are obligated.
Health systems.—The USAID Administrator and United States
Global AIDS Ambassador are directed to send to the Committees
on Appropriations, not later than 120 days after enactment of this
Act, a report detailing progress on the integration and joint funding
of health systems strengthening activities including the implemen-
tation of the 10% directive. The report should include a description
on how USAID and OGAC are designing these integrated efforts by
operating unit and the expected result of this integration on im-
proved performance of country health systems.
Nutrition.—The USAID Administrator is directed to report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enact-
ment of this Act, on the nutrition outcomes achieved over the pre-
vious fiscal year. The report should be publicly available and track
progress towards the 2025 World Health Assembly global targets
on stunting, wasting, anemia, and breastfeeding.
Research.—The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to
continue the annual report on health-related research, which is im-
portant for transparency and oversight of the agency’s work on
global health research, to be submitted not later than 45 days after
enactment of this Act and posted on a public website.
HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
The Committee recommendation includes a total of
$6,260,000,000 to fight HIV/AIDS. Of this amount, the Committee
recommendation includes $5,930,000,000 to be directly apportioned
to the Department of State.
The Committee recommends that OGAC prioritize pregnant
women within programs to prevent and treat HIV and expects
OGAC to continue efforts to provide HIV positive pregnant women
services to prevent mother-to-child transmission, including targeted
testing strategies and adherence support through breastfeeding.
Additionally, the Committee recommends that OGAC build upon
the success of the Accelerating Children’s Treatment Initiative,
particularly for infants and young children at the highest risk of
dying without treatment. The Committee urges OGAC to ensure
that women and girls have adequate access through their existing
health providers to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment serv-
ices.
For PEPFAR, sustainability means that a country has the serv-
ices, systems, and resources to effectively and efficiently control the
HIV/AIDS epidemic. The Committee notes that a country-by-coun-
try assessment of sustainability and the country-specific obstacles
to sustainability have not been included in the annual report as di-
rected and directs PEPFAR to correct this in the upcoming report.
Cervical cancer.—The Committee understands OGAC and USAID
are exploring partnerships to prevent the spread of human
papillomavirus and cervical cancer through screening and treat-
ment programs in low-income countries with high prevalence and
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propriations on plans for and progress of such partnerships. The
Committee notes there was no request for programs to diagnose or
treat cervical cancer, and the Committee directs that no funds be
reprogrammed from multilateral organizations for such purpose.
Global Fund.—The Committee recommendation includes
$1,560,000,000 for the second installment of the sixth replenish-
ment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
The Committee notes that this amount shall be fully obligated for
this second installment unless the conditions of section 202(d) of
the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and
Malaria Act of 2003, as amended, have not been met, or the max-
imum threshold in such section has been exceeded. Oversight of the
Global Fund remains a top priority, as well as continued support
for an independent Office of the Inspector General. The Committee
includes further language under Reports in this heading.
Key populations.—The Committee expects that key populations
are a priority in PEPFAR’s prevention and treatment strategies to
include countering stigma and discrimination of lesbian, gay, bisex-
ual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) persons. The Committee in-
cludes further language under Reports in this heading.
Microbicides.—The Committee recommends continued support
for microbicide development and directs OGAC to coordinate with
USAID, the National Institutes of Health, other Federal agencies,
and donors in order to advance microbicide development and imple-
mentation. The Committee directs OGAC to work with USAID on
a plan for product rollout and access and update the Committees
on Appropriations on a regular basis on the use of funds in fiscal
year 2021.
Programs for vulnerable children.—The Committee encourages
OGAC to continue to align existing programs for vulnerable chil-
dren with the goals and objectives of APCA and ensure that or-
phans and vulnerable children remain a priority within PEPFAR
country programs. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
include in the next annual report how the ten percent target for
orphans and vulnerable children was met for that fiscal year in-
cluding country-level accounting.
Reports, OGAC
Global Fund.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days
after enactment of this Act, on the Global Fund’s progress on the
following: (1) maintaining transparency, including the publication
of the Global Fund OIG reports on a public website; (2) providing
sufficient resources and policies for an independent OIG; (3) publi-
cation of regular audits and investigations of financial, pro-
grammatic, and reporting aspects of the Global Fund, its grantees,
recipients, and Local Fund Agents; and (4) enforcement of policies
which reflect best practices for the protection of whistleblowers.
Key populations.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State
to submit a report, not later than 60 days after enactment of this
Act, to the Committees on Appropriations on efforts to reach key
populations in bilateral and multilateral prevention and treatment
programs including efforts to address root causes of stigma and dis-
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Pediatric treatment.—The Committee directs the Secretary of
State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on PEPFAR’s cur-
rent and planned activities to: (1) reduce new HIV infections in
children and adolescents; (2) link HIV-positive children and adoles-
cents to the most effective treatment regimens and retain them in
care; and (3) mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on children and ado-
lescents in HIV-affected communities.
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $3,400,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request 1 ................................................................. 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 3,800,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +400,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... +3,800,000,000
1 The fiscal year 2021 request proposes to consolidate funds under this heading and Economic Support
Fund.
The Committee recommendation includes $3,800,000,000 for De-
velopment Assistance. Programs funded by this account should be
directed for long-term development programs to build the resilience
and stability of communities and support broad-based economic
growth. The Committee’s recommendation includes most countries’
long-term development programs even if they are also receiving
support under Economic Support Fund.
Funds for certain programs under this heading are allocated ac-
cording to the following table and subject to section 7019 of this
Act:
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Country/Program Budget Authority
Africa:
Cameroon ............................................................................................................................................... 4,000
Central Africa Republic ......................................................................................................................... 3,000
Liberia .................................................................................................................................................... 65,500
Malawi higher education ....................................................................................................................... 10,000
Niger ...................................................................................................................................................... 22,000
Somalia .................................................................................................................................................. 60,000
Sudan .................................................................................................................................................... 15,000
Counter-Lord’s Resistance Army Program ............................................................................................ 10,000
East Asia and the Pacific:
Burma .................................................................................................................................................... 45,000
Vietnam Education Foundation Act ....................................................................................................... 10,000
Near East
Morocco .................................................................................................................................................. 10,000
Refugee Scholarships ............................................................................................................................ 8,000
South and Central Asia:
Bangladesh labor programs .................................................................................................................. 3,000
Sri Lanka ............................................................................................................................................... 20,000
Western Hemisphere:
Barbados and Eastern Caribbean ......................................................................................................... 2,000
Haiti ....................................................................................................................................................... 51,000
of which, reforestation .......................................................................................................................... 8,500
Global Programs:
Combating Child Marriage .................................................................................................................... 15,000
Community Development Fund .............................................................................................................. 80,000
Countering Chinese Influence Fund ...................................................................................................... 37,500
Development Innovation Ventures ......................................................................................................... 23,000
Disability Programs ............................................................................................................................... 12,500
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Global Crop Diversity Trust ................................................................................................................... 5,500
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DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Country/Program Budget Authority
Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program ............................................................................................... 1,500
Office of Education ............................................................................................................................... 50,000
Trade Capacity Building ........................................................................................................................ 18,000
USAID Advisor for Indigenous Peoples Issues ...................................................................................... 4,250
Low Cost Eyeglasses Pilot Program ...................................................................................................... 3,500
Victims of Torture .................................................................................................................................. 12,000
Wheelchairs ........................................................................................................................................... 5,000
Agriculture
The Committee recommendation includes not less than
$1,005,600,000 for food security and agriculture development as au-
thorized by the Global Food Security Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–
195). The Committee appreciates the whole-of-government ap-
proach presented in the Global Food Security Strategy and directs
the USAID Administrator to consult with the Committees on Ap-
propriations on such strategy, including the benchmarks and per-
formance metrics. The Committee recognizes the importance of bio-
fortification as a part of the Global Food Security Strategy and
urges continued support for such efforts.
The Committee supports Feed the Future’s comprehensive ap-
proach to combating global food insecurity and poverty and intends
that programs are prioritized for small-holder farmers, particularly
for women, and other vulnerable populations. The Committee rec-
ognizes the importance of building and scaling local entrepre-
neurial networks that directly serve smallholder farmers and sup-
ports further development of such efforts in Africa, including
through partnerships with United States land-grant universities fo-
cused on irrigation and agricultural intensification.
The Committee supports efforts to ensure there are adequate
storage facilities and distribution systems available in recipient
countries to prevent spoilage or waste, and encourages the deploy-
ment of American technology and management systems to enhance
post-harvest food safety and security. The USAID Administrator, in
consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, should pursue ways
to collaborate to improve rural development including education,
research, and markets in agriculture-dependent countries in the
model of the Farmer-to-Farmer program. The Committee intends
that funds provided to countries for food security and agricultural
development should be made available at levels not less than the
prior fiscal year, particularly for countries with high levels of food
insecurity, and encourages USAID to consider expanding Feed the
Future Target Countries.
Agricultural research.—The Committee recommendation includes
not less than $142,200,000 for the research initiatives of the Bu-
reau for Food Security, of which $55,000,000 is for the Feed the Fu-
ture Innovation Labs. Research programs should prioritize
smallholder agricultural productivity by developing new crop,
water mitigation, and livestock and production system technologies
that improve yields, profitability and nutritional quality of foods, as
well as addressing emerging pest, disease, and environmental
threats to food security in areas where hunger, extreme poverty
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request level for the research and development initiatives be des-
ignated in the CBJ for fiscal year 2022.
Market-based social enterprises.—The Committee supports the
work of market-based social enterprises, and encourages USAID to
continue partnering with organizations that engage with small-
holder farmers or other beneficiaries in cost-sharing programs to
reduce the cost of program administration.
Economic Growth
Illegal, unreported, unregulated (IUU) fishing.—The Committee
encourages USAID to support efforts to combat IUU fishing by
building the capacity of countries to adopt sustainable fisheries
management and seafood import monitoring programs.
Microenterprise and microfinance.—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes funds for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises
and directs the USAID Administrator to prioritize such invest-
ments in sub-Saharan Africa to reach the poorest and most
marginalized. The Committee supports microfinance programs to
promote economic development in communities throughout the de-
veloping world and encourages USAID to continue such programs
in Mexico and Central America. The Committee supports funding
consistent with prior years to support the programs and activities
of the Office of Private Capital and Microenterprise.
Trade capacity building.—The Committee continues to support
capacity building activities, specifically on labor and environmental
standards, in countries with free trade agreements with the United
States to ensure that United States workers and businesses can
compete on a level playing field. The Committee directs that not
less than half of such funding be allocated for labor activities, in-
cluding efforts to bring workers into the formal economy. The Com-
mittee includes further direction under Reports in this heading.
Education
American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA).—The Com-
mittee recommendation includes not less than $30,000,000 for the
ASHA program. The Committee continues to recognize the impor-
tant contributions made to United States foreign policy interests by
institutions funded by this program, including fostering a positive
image of the United States around the world. The Committee ex-
pects USAID to allocate funds to administer the ASHA program
from funds provided for Operating Expenses on a proportionate
basis with other agency programs. The Committee directs the
USAID Administrator to notify the Committees on Appropriations
prior to making any changes to the annual solicitation for ASHA,
including consulting with the Committees on Appropriations not
less than 15 days prior to issuing the annual solicitation for ASHA.
Basic education.—The Committee believes basic education should
be a key component of the United States Government strategy in
developing countries. The Committee recommendation includes not
less than $975,000,000 for basic education programs in this Act.
The Committee includes further language under Reports in this
heading.
The Committee encourages USAID to build local capacity and
leadership development in the education sector and ensure all chil-
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cation funds should also be used for secondary education activities
and to prioritize girls education which is critical to their future eco-
nomic empowerment and United States foreign policy objectives.
The Committee encourages the USAID Administrator to continue
the deployment of inclusive education methodologies, and to de-
velop tools to guide its staff and implementing partners in these
practices to ensure access to school for all children including those
with disabilities.
The Committee believes that schools can be centers of learning
and development for an entire community and expects programs in
other sectors to be integrated with educational and school feeding
programs as much as possible. USAID should prioritize technical
assistance for local governments to foster communities of learning
and encourage recipient countries and other donors to pursue com-
prehensive development efforts to support these programs. The
Committee recommends USAID consider school-based eye health
programs to help ensure access to eyeglasses for children.
Higher education.—The Committee recommendation includes not
less than $235,000,000 for assistance for higher education in an
open and competitive manner. The recommendation includes funds
for partnerships between higher education institutions in the
United States and Malawi focused on innovation and economic
growth. The Committee expects these investments to leverage other
opportunities to increase access to higher education, governance,
and economic growth in Malawi. The Committee notes the impor-
tant role United States universities have played in advancing re-
cent innovations in e-learning and encourages the growth of these
programs to expand access to higher education in other countries.
The Committee commends USAID for its engagement with
United States universities to solve the world’s most challenging de-
velopment problems, including through the Feed the Future Inno-
vation Labs and the Higher Education Solutions Network.
The Committee supports funds for higher education programs in
the Western Hemisphere. The Committee notes that reaching un-
derserved populations in Latin America and the Caribbean with
educational programs of sufficient duration to provide leadership,
language skills, and career training is important for countries’ eco-
nomic and social development. Therefore, the Committee urges
USAID to prioritize educational opportunities at post-secondary in-
stitutions for underserved populations in the region.
Environment.—The Committee supports efforts to address
changes in the environment that are impacting global stability and
United States national security. Additional resources for forest pro-
tection and restoration can assist in avoiding the most catastrophic
effects of climate change. USAID and the Department of State
shall include reforestation and grasslands restoration in the design
and planning of environmental and food security activities where
appropriate utilizing both bilateral and multilateral mechanisms.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to monitor illegal
timber harvesting in partner countries and to discourage such ac-
tivities if they are found.
The Committee supports important conservation work in Africa
including diverse national parks, community conservancies and
programs against wildlife trafficking. The Committee is interested
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and that the richness of programs supporting biodiversity are prop-
erly funded. The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to
conduct a review of current needs and make recommendations for
funding levels that can sustain this work for people and eco-
systems.
The Committee supports continued funding of great apes and In-
donesian orangutan conservation at not less than prior year levels.
The Committee supports the development of programming and
partnerships on climate forecasting and early warning and re-
sponse systems, including in Mongolia and other areas that lack
climate forecasting tools.
Environment funds provided to other Federal agencies should be
transferred not later than 30 days after enactment of this Act and
may be made prior to the requirements of sections 7015 and 7061
having been met.
Funds for certain programs under this heading are allocated ac-
cording to the following table and subject to section 7019 of this
Act:
FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Account/Program Budget Authority
Andean Amazon .............................................................................................................................................. 23,500
Brazilian Amazon ............................................................................................................................................ 15,000
Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment .................................................................................. 43,000
Great Apes ...................................................................................................................................................... 40,000
Guatemala/Belize ............................................................................................................................................ 5,500
Lacey Act ........................................................................................................................................................ 3,500
United States Fish and Wildlife Service ........................................................................................................ 6,000
of which, migratory bird conservation .................................................................................................. 1,500
of which, endangered sea turtles ......................................................................................................... 150
United States Forest Service .......................................................................................................................... 7,000
Ocean Plastic Pollution .................................................................................................................................. 5,000
Toxic Chemicals .............................................................................................................................................. 7,000
Waste Recycling ............................................................................................................................................. 7,000
Countries
Cameroon.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State and
USAID Administrator to support inclusive dialogue in Anglophone
and Francophone regions of Cameroon and consult with the Com-
mittees on Appropriations on the uses of funds made available by
this Act for Cameroon.
Haiti.—The Committee notes that, despite significant invest-
ments in the country’s development, Haiti remains among the poor-
est countries in the Western Hemisphere. The Secretary of State
and USAID Administrator shall consult with the Committees on
Appropriations on a strategy to address governance, economic op-
portunities, rule of law including border control, and social services
in Haiti to improve social cohesion and make United States assist-
ance more effective. The Committee includes further information
under Reports in this heading.
Kenya conservation programs.—The Committee supports con-
servation programs in East Africa, with particular emphasis on the
unique needs of northern Kenya and the Maasai Mara, to help: (1)
scale-up wildlife conservation in the critical target ecosystems
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economic opportunity, strengthen governance and conflict-resolu-
tion and combat wildlife trafficking through community conser-
vancies across Kenya; (3) strengthen the national policy and regu-
latory framework to cement conservation as a recognized and pro-
tected land use; and (4) create a community conservation field-
based training center to systematically engage government and
community partners from across Africa to advance the community
conservation model.
Scholarship program for refugees.—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes funds to continue the university scholarship pilot pro-
gram for refugees in Lebanon. Such funds are in addition to funds
made available for assistance for Lebanon under Economic Support
Fund. The USAID Administrator is directed to consult with the
Committees on Appropriations on an ongoing basis on how the pro-
gram will be administered consistent with the Lebanon scholarship
program at not-for-profit educational institutions in Lebanon that
meet the standards required for American accreditation, and other
matters related to implementation.
Somalia.—The Committee supports increased funding for Soma-
lia to support the formation of legitimate, durable institutions, ca-
pacity building, and economic development that will enhance peace
and stability in the country. Particular attention should be given
to youth programs.
Global Programs
Development innovation.—The Committee supports evidence-
based mechanisms that leverage United States investments to ad-
vance development innovation, including through the use of flexible
instruments to support the development of local entrepreneurs and
businesses.
Gender.—The Committee is encouraged by the prioritization of
women’s economic empowerment and directs the USAID Adminis-
trator to include in these efforts improved access to education and
health services, elimination of regulatory barriers, and support for
entrepreneurship opportunities. The Committee encourages all pro-
grams funded by this Act to improve the disaggregation of moni-
toring and evaluation data to better assess the impact of program-
ming on women and girls. The Committee includes further infor-
mation under Reports in this heading.
New partners.—The Committee supports USAID’s efforts to find
additional opportunities to work with new partners in order to as-
sist in the development of local capacity. The USAID Administrator
is directed to provide regular updates to the Committees on Appro-
priations on progress in this area.
Indigenous peoples.—The Committee recommendation includes
funding for grants and other activities administered by the USAID
Advisor for Indigenous Peoples Issues, including programs to im-
prove access to information, including digitally.
Reconciliation programs.—The Committee recommendation pro-
vides funds under this heading to support people-to-people rec-
onciliation programs that bring together individuals of different
ethnic, religious, and political backgrounds from areas of civil strife
and war, which shall include reconciliation activities between
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Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes not less than $450,000,000 in this Act for
long-term, sustainable water supply, sanitation, and hygiene
projects pursuant to Public Law 109–121, as amended by Public
Law 113–289. The Committee notes the rapid urbanization of coun-
tries in the developing world and USAID should give special con-
sideration to urban WASH projects. The Committee expects these
programs to include robust monitoring and evaluation and directs
USAID to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on these
efforts.
The Committee notes that access to adequate water, sanitation,
and hygiene is a critical component of disease prevention. The
Committee supports greater integration of WASH services with nu-
trition and health programs, which reinforces priority actions iden-
tified in the USAID Water and Development Strategy and Multi-
Sectoral Nutrition Strategy. The Committee notes that a lack of ac-
cess to toilets, adequate sanitation, and hygiene products impacts
women and girls in particular and recommends USAID address
this issue in the design of WASH programs. The USAID Adminis-
trator shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations on im-
proving waste management of non-reusable menstrual hygiene
products and encourages the Global Development Lab to undertake
research and development of safe, effective waste management for
such products. The Committee includes further language under Re-
ports in this heading.
The Committee encourages USAID to explore using American ex-
pertise in drilling methods that reach deeper aquifers and avoid
contamination to expand inexpensive, sustainable access to water.
The Committee encourages the USAID Administrator to utilize
American standards in the design and implementation of relevant
development programs, such as water and sanitation projects.
USAID is directed to consult with the Committees on Appropria-
tions on the use of such standards in the design and implementa-
tion of development programs.
Reports
Adolescent girls.—The Secretary of State, in consultation with
the USAID Administrator, is directed to submit to the appropriate
congressional committees, not later than 45 days after enactment
of this Act, a report on the actions taken over the previous 12
months to implement the United States Global Strategy to Em-
power Adolescent Girls including programs to reduce the incidence
of child and forced marriage and address the needs of already mar-
ried adolescent girls, encourage the abandonment of female genital
cutting and address the needs of those who have already under-
gone these procedures, and the training of staff on the specific chal-
lenges and needs of adolescent girls. The report should be posted
on a publicly available website.
Basic education.—The Committee directs that, pursuant to the
Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act (Public
Law 115–56), the annual report to Congress on the United States
Government Strategy on International Basic Education should in-
clude programmatic funding by education level (pre-primary, pri-
mary, secondary, post-secondary/non-higher education, and higher
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itor performance for each of these education levels and the criteria
used to prioritize country programs. Data should be disaggregated
by age, sex, marital status, and disability when practicable and ap-
propriate. The report should also include funds made available over
the prior year to maintain education access for children in emer-
gencies and conflict.
Disability Rights Report.—The Committee directs the Secretary
of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, not later
than 90 days after enactment of this Act, to submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees detailing the strategy, fund-
ing, and other resources necessary to mainstream disability rights
throughout the Department of State and USAID. The report should
include disability inclusion training for relevant civil service and
foreign service personnel; the number of full-time staff devoted to
disability inclusion; an accounting of efforts to mainstream dis-
ability rights throughout Department of State and USAID pro-
gramming as well as disability-specific programming; and any pol-
icy, programming, or human resources gaps to mainstreaming dis-
ability rights throughout Department of State and USAID activi-
ties.
Gender.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State and
USAID Administrator, not later than 90 days after enactment of
this Act, to jointly submit to the Committees on Appropriations a
detailed implementation plan of all activities in support of the
Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative including
focus countries and planned metrics.
Haiti.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State, not later
than 45 days after enactment of this Act, to submit to the appro-
priate congressional committees a report on the steps taken by the
United States to address the cholera epidemic in Haiti and further
the recovery of cholera victims and their families.
Trade Capacity Building.—The Committee directs the Secretary
of State and USAID Administrator, not later than 60 days after en-
actment of this Act, to provide a joint report on plans to implement
trade capacity building activities in fiscal year 2021.
WASH.—The Committee directs the USAID Administrator, not
later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, to update the report
to the Committees on Appropriations on how women’s access to
adequate sanitation facilities and feminine hygiene products are in-
cluded in the design and implementation of the Agency’s WASH
programs. The report should also include recommendations for how
USAID could improve its management of investments in this area,
including through targeted program definitions.
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $4,395,362,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request 2 ................................................................. 0
Committee recommendation 3 ............................................................ 4,395,362,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +4,395,362,000
1 The fiscal year 2020 enacted level includes $1,733,980,000 under this heading designated for Overseas
Contingency Operations.
2 The Fiscal Year 2021 request includes $5,968,000,000 under a new heading, ‘‘International Humanitarian
Assistance.’’
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The Committee recommendation includes $4,395,362,000 for
International Disaster Assistance, of which $1,733,980,000 is des-
ignated for OCO/GWOT.
In addition, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supple-
mental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116–123) included
$300,000,000 and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Secu-
rity Act (CARES Act) (Public Law 116–136) included $258,000,000
for International Disaster Assistance to prevent, prepare for, and
respond to coronavirus.
This account funds humanitarian relief, rehabilitation, and re-
construction in countries affected by natural and man-made disas-
ters, as well as support for disaster mitigation, disaster risk reduc-
tion, prevention, and preparedness. This includes the purchase of
commodities, such as temporary shelter, blankets, and supple-
mentary and therapeutic food; potable water; medical supplies; and
agricultural rehabilitation. Program beneficiaries include disaster
victims, conflict victims, and internally displaced persons. Funds
are also provided for the Emergency Food Security Program, as au-
thorized in the Global Food Security Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–
195).
The Committee encourages USAID to expedite the process of re-
porting to the Committees on Appropriations on planned use of hu-
manitarian funding and making such funding available for obliga-
tion to programs, in order to avoid further delays in the provision
of lifesaving humanitarian assistance.
Air transport.—The Committee recognizes the critical need to
provide swift humanitarian aid in the immediate aftermath of a
disaster to save lives and ease suffering. The Committee encour-
ages USAID to assess the efficacy of air drop technology for large-
scale humanitarian aid delivery for quicker response time. The
Committee notes that this technology can be critical particularly in
humanitarian crises where there are limited transportation options
for aid delivery.
Child protection.—The Committee recognizes the need for addi-
tional protection of children in conflict and crisis settings. The
Committee encourages the USAID Administrator to play an in-
creasing leadership role to protect children in humanitarian crises
and ensure that protection is integrated across other humanitarian
sectors.
The Committee recognizes that children are particularly vulner-
able to the psychological impacts of conflict and forced displace-
ment. The Committee encourages the prioritization of interventions
to assist children recovering from trauma, those in fragile contexts,
those experiencing developmental delays or disabilities, and chil-
dren on the move.
Ethnic and religious minorities.—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes funds under this heading for support of humanitarian
assistance for displaced, vulnerable, and persecuted ethnic and reli-
gious minorities to: (1) facilitate the implementation of an imme-
diate, coordinated, and sustained response; (2) enhance protection
of conflict victims; (3) improve access to secure locations for obtain-
ing humanitarian and resettlement services; and (4) build resil-
ience and help reestablish livelihoods for displaced and persecuted
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Primary health care.—The Committee urges the USAID Adminis-
trator to ensure that funds made available under this heading for
humanitarian relief are allocated in a manner that appropriately
assesses and prioritizes the primary healthcare needs of those dis-
placed and needing care.
Venezuelan migrants.—The Committee urges the USAID Admin-
istrator to press other donor countries to make more substantial
commitments to help Colombia and other neighboring countries
deal with the influx of migrants who have fled Venezuela.
INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $0
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 5,968,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... ¥5,968,000,000
The Committee recommendation does not include the funding
proposed in the fiscal year 2021 request for International Humani-
tarian Assistance. The Committee does not support the consolida-
tion of all overseas humanitarian assistance into a single account.
As in prior years, funds for such assistance are provided under
International Disaster Assistance and Migration and Refugee As-
sistance.
TRANSITION INITIATIVES
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $92,043,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 112,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 92,043,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... ¥19,957,000
The Committee recommendation includes $92,043,000 for Transi-
tion Initiatives.
Funds provided in this account support programs targeting key
transitions to democracy for countries in crisis and quick-impact
activities for conflict prevention or stabilization.
Funds made available under this heading may only be adminis-
tered by the Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI).
The Committee directs OTI to submit a report to the Committees
on Appropriations summarizing new, ongoing, and completed coun-
try programs implemented by OTI in fiscal year 2021, including
programs supported with transferred funds, subject to the report-
ing requirements of the Committees on Appropriations.
COMPLEX CRISES FUND
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $30,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 30,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +30,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for the
Complex Crises Fund, which shall be apportioned to USAID not
later than 60 days after enactment of this Act. The Committee
notes the notification procedures required by the Global Fragility
Act and the inclusion of the Committees on Appropriations in such
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Programs funded under this heading should encourage the inclu-
sive and meaningful participation of youth in peacebuilding and
conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-
conflict relief and recovery efforts.
ECONOMIC SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT FUND
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $0
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 5,925,600,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... ¥5,925,600,000
The Committee does not recommend funds under this heading as
proposed in the fiscal year 2021 budget request.
ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $3,045,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request 1 ................................................................. 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 3,344,407,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +299,407,000
Change from request ................................................................... +3,344,407,000
1 The fiscal year 2021 request proposes to consolidate funds under this heading and Development Assist-
ance.
The Committee recommendation includes $3,344,407,000 for Eco-
nomic Support Fund.
In addition, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supple-
mental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116–123) included
$250,000,000 for Economic Support Fund to prevent, prepare for,
and respond to coronavirus, including other requirements related to
the consequences of coronavirus.
The Committee notes that funds recommended under this head-
ing are provided to advance United States interests by helping
countries meet political and security needs. The Committee rec-
ommendation includes short-term, diplomatic activities under this
heading even if countries are also receiving support under Develop-
ment Assistance.
Funds for certain programs under this heading are allocated ac-
cording to the following table and subject to section 7019 of this
Act:
ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Country/Program Budget Authority
Africa
Niger ...................................................................................................................................................... 4,000
Sudan .................................................................................................................................................... 10,000
West Africa Anti-Slavery ........................................................................................................................ 2,000
East Asia and the Pacific:
Burma .................................................................................................................................................... 50,000
Vietnam dioxin removal ......................................................................................................................... 20,000
Middle East and North Africa:
Lebanon ................................................................................................................................................. 112,500
of which, scholarships ................................................................................................................. 12,000
Middle East Partnership Initiative scholarship program ...................................................................... 20,000
Middle East Regional Cooperation ........................................................................................................ 5,000
Morocco .................................................................................................................................................. 10,000
Near East Regional Democracy ............................................................................................................. 55,000
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Sri Lanka ............................................................................................................................................... 20,000
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ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Country/Program Budget Authority
Western Hemisphere:
Cuba democracy .................................................................................................................................... 20,000
Caribbean Energy Security Initiative ..................................................................................................... 3,000
Organization of American States .......................................................................................................... 5,000
Global Programs:
Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues ................................................................................ 10,000
Arctic Council ........................................................................................................................................ 1,000
Atrocities Prevention (sec. 7034(c)) ...................................................................................................... 2,500
Conflict and Stabilization Operations ................................................................................................... 2,500
Countering Chinese Influence Fund ...................................................................................................... 40,000
Family Planning/Reproductive Health (USAID) ...................................................................................... 164,525
House Democracy Partnership ............................................................................................................... 1,900
Implementation of Public Law 99–415 ................................................................................................ 5,000
Information Communication Technology Training ................................................................................. 1,000
Prevention and Stabilization Fund ........................................................................................................ 65,000
UN Resident Coordinator System .......................................................................................................... 23,000
The Committee provides additional direction on programs in Afri-
ca, Latin America and the Caribbean, East Asia and the Pacific,
and South and Central Asia under title VII of this report.
Middle East and North Africa
The Committee provides additional direction on programs in the
region under section 7041 of this report.
Lebanon scholarships.—The Committee recommendation includes
funds for scholarships for Lebanese students with high financial
need to attend not-for-profit educational institutions in Lebanon
that meet standards comparable to those required for American ac-
creditation. Students in Lebanon should be eligible for scholarships
if they demonstrate financial need, have strong academic records,
and show potential to contribute to the long-term political, eco-
nomic, and social development of Lebanon. The Committee directs
that these funds be awarded through an open and competitive proc-
ess.
Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).—The Committee sup-
ports continued funding for the MEPI scholarship program. Schol-
arships should be made available for institutions that meet stand-
ards comparable to those required for American accreditation and
should be awarded in a manner consistent with prior fiscal years,
including on an open and competitive basis.
Middle East Regional Cooperation (MERC).—The Committee
supports continued funding for the MERC program to facilitate re-
search collaboration in the Middle East, including between Israelis
and Palestinians.
Syria.—The Committee recommendation includes $40,000,000 for
non-lethal stabilization assistance for Syria, including $7,000,000
for emergency medical and rescue response and chemical weapons
use investigations.
USAID-Israel international development cooperation.—The Com-
mittee is supportive of cooperative projects and the recommenda-
tion includes $2,000,000 to support local solutions to address sus-
tainability challenges relating to water resources, agriculture, and
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Global Programs
Combating violent extremism.—USAID shall consult with the
Committees on Appropriations on the utilization of locally-led pro-
grams developed to address the underlying causes of violent extre-
mism and promote sustainable development in communities re-
cently liberated from or particularly vulnerable to extremist organi-
zations such as Boko Haram.
Cybersecurity.—The Committee supports capacity building aimed
at improving cybersecurity overseas and countering malign activity
online.
Diplomatic Progress Fund.—The Committee recommendation
does not include the requested amount for a Diplomatic Progress
Fund.
Independent media.—The Committee continues to support assist-
ance for independent media, including in Afghanistan, Burma,
Cambodia, Ukraine, Venezuela, Pakistan, Central America, and Af-
rica.
Public diplomacy and countering disinformation.—The Com-
mittee recommendation includes $208,144,000 under this heading
for public diplomacy and countering disinformation, particularly
programs and activities to counter the growing influence and
disinformation of China and Russia. Such activities shall include
support for the development and dissemination of news and infor-
mation that is reliable and authoritative, accurate, objective, and
comprehensive and of technologies that improve free and open ac-
cess to such information, especially in China, Russia, and other
countries where the government restricts such access.
Within the funds provided above for public diplomacy and coun-
tering disinformation, the following amounts shall be allocated for
the activities listed in the following table and at not less than the
designated amounts, subject to section 7019 of this Act.
PUBLIC DIPLOMACY & COUNTERING DISINFORMATION
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Activity Authority
Countering Chinese Influence ........................................................................................................................ 48,465
of which, expanded news and information in Mandarin ..................................................................... 7,000
of which, expanded news and information in Cantonese .................................................................... 2,500
of which, expanded news and information concerning and for ethnic Uyghurs ................................. 2,000
of which, expanded news and information in Tibetan dialects ........................................................... 2,000
Countering Russian Influence ........................................................................................................................ 21,254
of which, expanded news and information to the Balkans ................................................................. 2,000
of which, expanded news and information to Central and Eastern Europe ........................................ 1,500
of which, expanded news and information for Russian speakers ....................................................... 8,500
of which, expanded news and information to Ukraine ........................................................................ 3,000
Pakistan
expanded news and information for Sindhi language speakers in Pakistan ...................................... 2,000
Western Hemisphere
expanded news and information for Central and Latin America ......................................................... 2,500
In addition, the Committee recommendation includes authority
for the Secretary of State to transfer amounts available under this
heading for public diplomacy and countering disinformation to sup-
port international communication activities and to make grants for
support of radio, Internet, and television broadcasting entities of
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exercise of any such transfer authority, the Secretary is required
to certify to the appropriate congressional committees that in pro-
gramming such funds the receiving entity will adhere to the statu-
tory firewall and highest standards of professional Journalism de-
scribed in part 531 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, as in
effect on June 11, 2020. Such funds are also subject to prior con-
sultation with, and the regular notification procedures of, the Com-
mittees on Appropriations.
Funds appropriated under this heading for global internet free-
dom are designated in the table under section 7050.
USAID Humanitarian Demining.—The Committee recommends
funding consistent with prior years for USAID’s Humanitarian
Demining program.
DEMOCRACY FUND
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $273,700,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 323,700,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +50,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... +323,700,000
The Committee recommendation includes $323,700,000 for De-
mocracy Fund. Of the funds provided, $218,450,000 shall be for the
Human Rights and Democracy Fund of the Bureau of Democracy,
Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) at the Department of State, and
$105,250,000 shall be for the Center of Excellence on Democracy,
Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) at USAID.
Funds included under this heading were requested under Eco-
nomic Support and Development Fund. The Committee rec-
ommendation realigns most global democracy activities from Eco-
nomic Support Fund and places them under this heading.
Funds under this heading are allocated according to the following
table and subject to section 7019 of this Act:
DEMOCRACY FUND
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Program/Activity Budget Authority
Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Department of State:
of which, Global Equality Fund .................................................................................................... 10,000
of which, International Religious Freedom .................................................................................. 20,000
of which, Promotion of Disability Rights ..................................................................................... 3,000
Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance, USAID:
of which, Global Labor Program .................................................................................................. 12,500
of which, Protection of LGBTI Persons ......................................................................................... 6,000
Annual human rights reports.—The Committee directs the De-
partment of State to include in its annual country human rights re-
ports descriptions of official government discrimination of LGBTI
persons.
Global Labor Program.—The Committee directs the USAID Ad-
ministrator to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on
any modifications or restructuring to the Global Labor Program
prior to the obligation of funds, and that such funds are also sub-
ject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Ap-
propriations.
Independent media.—The Committee encourages the Department
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including the promotion of internet freedom, especially in areas
where independent information sources are increasingly under
threat.
Report
Additional resources.—The Committee directs DRL at the De-
partment of State and DRG at USAID to jointly submit a report
to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after
enactment of this Act, on the planned use of additional resources.
ASSISTANCE FOR EUROPE, EURASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA
Fiscal Year 2019 enacted level .......................................................... $770,334,000
Fiscal Year 2020 request ................................................................... 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 770,334,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +770,334,000
The Committee recommendation includes $770,334,000 for As-
sistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia.
Funds for certain programs under this heading are allocated ac-
cording to the following table and subject to section 7019 of this
Act:
ASSISTANCE FOR EUROPE, EURASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Country/Program Budget Authority
Countering Russian Influence Fund ............................................................................................................... 85,000
Georgia ........................................................................................................................................................... 88,025
Ukraine ........................................................................................................................................................... 255,000
Cyprus.—The Committee notes that no funds were requested for
Cyprus, but should the Secretary of State decide to provide funds,
such assistance should only be used for measures aimed at reunifi-
cation and designed to reduce tensions and promote peace and co-
operation between the two communities in Cyprus. The Committee
notes that such programs are subject to the requirements of section
7015 of this Act. Funding for the United States assessed cost of the
UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus are provided under Contribu-
tions for International Peacekeeping Activities.
Cybersecurity assistance to Ukraine, Georgia, and other part-
ners.—The Committee remains concerned by the Russia Federa-
tion’s cyber-attacks against Ukraine, Georgia, and other security
partners and allies in Europe and Eurasia. The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to prioritize funding provided under this
heading to assist our partners in improving their cybersecurity ca-
pabilities and resilience to hybrid threats and information warfare,
including through both bilateral assistance and assistance through
multilateral initiatives to counter such threats.
Eastern Mediterranean Partnership joint dialogues.—The rec-
ommendation includes $2,000,000 under this heading, to be made
available until expended, and to be transferred to the Economic
Support Fund, to establish an annual joint dialogue in the United
States with Israel, Greece, and Cyprus. The dialogue shall be con-
ducted on an annual basis and shall support the joint declaration
signed by the Secretary of State on March 21, 2019 to ‘‘increase re-
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and to defend against external malign influences in the Eastern
Mediterranean and the broader Middle East.’’ The dialogues shall
also support successful implementation of the Eastern Mediterra-
nean Partnerships Security and Partnership Act (title II of Division
J of Public Law 116–94). The dialogues shall include the participa-
tion of career government personnel, including both foreign service
and non-foreign service personnel, of the Departments of State, De-
fense and Energy and their counterparts in the Governments of
Israel, Greece, and Cyprus. Officials from other United States Gov-
ernment agencies and departments, and their respective counter-
parts, may also participate in the dialogues, as appropriate. The
funds specified by this Act shall be made available to pay for the
costs of hosting the dialogues, including costs incurred by the gov-
ernments of Israel, Greece, Cyprus for participation by officials of
such governments.
Energy security for United State allies and partners.—The Com-
mittee recognizes that energy security is essential for United
States national security and the security of our European allies.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State and USAID Adminis-
trator to prioritize financing for alternative sources of energy to
Europe, particularly green technologies, support energy sector re-
forms, and to coordinate with the CEO of the United States Inter-
national Development Finance Corporation with respect to support
of the Three Seas Initiative.
Research and training.—The Committee directs the Secretary of
State to provide $3,000,000 for programs pursuant to section
7034(e) of this Act for research and training authorized by the So-
viet-Eastern European Research and Training Act of 1983.
Report
Standards and protocols on countering cybersecurity incidents.—
The Committee notes that in July of 2016 the North Atlantic Trea-
ty Organization (NATO) recognized cyberspace as a domain of oper-
ations in which NATO must defend itself as it does in other oper-
ational domains. The Committee directs the Secretary of State, in
consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to report to the Com-
mittees on Appropriations not later than 180 days after enactment
of this Act on common NATO standards and protocols for coun-
tering cybersecurity incidents.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $3,432,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request 2 ................................................................. 299,214,000
Committee recommendation 3 ............................................................ 3,432,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +3,132,786,000
1 The fiscal year 2020 enacted level includes $1,521,355,000 under this heading designated for Overseas
Contingency Operations.
2 The fiscal year 2021 request includes funds for overseas refugee assistance under a new International
Humanitarian Assistance account.
3 The fiscal year 2021 recommendation includes $1,521,355,000 under this heading designated for Overseas
Contingency Operations.
The Committee recommendation includes $3,432,000,000 for Mi-
gration and Refugee Assistance, of which $1,521,355,000 is des-
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In addition, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
Act (CARES Act) (Public Law 116–136) included $350,000,000 for
Migration and Refugee Assistance to prevent, prepare for, and re-
spond to coronavirus.
Of the funds made available under this heading, the Committee
recommendation includes not less than $35,000,000 to respond to
small-scale emergency humanitarian requirements.
Burmese refugees.—The Committee urges the Secretary of State
to provide robust diplomatic engagement and assistance for refu-
gees and other displaced people from Burma, including those who
have fled ethnic cleansing and other attacks.
Child protection.—The Committee recognizes the need for addi-
tional protection of children in conflict and crisis settings. The
Committee encourages the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Mi-
gration to play an increasing leadership role to protect children in
humanitarian crises and ensure that protection is integrated across
other humanitarian sectors.
Ethnic and religious minorities.—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes funds under this heading for support of humanitarian
assistance for vulnerable and persecuted refugees from ethnic and
religious minorities to: (1) facilitate the implementation of an im-
mediate, coordinated, and sustained response; (2) enhance protec-
tion of conflict victims; (3) improve access to secure locations for ob-
taining humanitarian and resettlement services; and (4) build resil-
ience and help reestablish livelihoods for displaced and persecuted
persons in their communities of origin.
Humanitarian law and armed conflict.—The Committee remains
concerned over an increasing trend in violations of international
humanitarian law in armed conflict and the lack of accountability
for such violations. These violations include attacks on children,
other civilians, and humanitarian workers; attacks on civilian in-
frastructure such as schools, hospitals, and food and water sys-
tems; and continued denial of humanitarian access to populations
in need in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, and Venezuela.
Mexico.—The Committee recommendation includes sufficient
funds under this heading to continue assistance to enhance the ca-
pacity of the Mexican Commission of Assistance to Refugees to
process asylum applications of refugees in Mexico.
Refugees in the Middle East.—The Committee encourages the
Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator, as appropriate,
to ensure that the diplomatic and assistance needs of countries in
the region offering safe haven to Syrian refugees are being ad-
dressed, including through assistance to host communities.
Resettlement in Israel.—The Committee recommendation includes
$5,000,000 for refugees from the former Soviet Union, Eastern Eu-
rope, and other refugees resettling in Israel, which is the same as
the request and similar to language carried in prior years.
Sanitation facilities.—The Committee encourages the Bureau of
Population, Refugees, and Migration to place a special emphasis on
the provision of safe and secure access to sanitation facilities for
refugees, with a focus on women and girls and vulnerable popu-
lations.
Tibetan refugees.—The Committee supports the continued alloca-
tion of funds to assist Tibetan refugees in Nepal and India at levels
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creasing repression of the Tibetan people and is concerned that
Nepalese officials have handed over Tibetan refugees to Chinese
border authorities, in contravention of Nepal’s international obliga-
tions to protect refugees fleeing persecution. The Committee sup-
ports efforts by the Secretary of State to work with the Govern-
ment of Nepal to provide safe transit for Tibetan refugees and legal
protections to Tibetans residing in Nepal.
Unaccompanied refugee minors.—The Committee supports the
resettlement of unaccompanied refugee minors (URM) and expects
the Secretary of State to continue to provide robust support for the
present and future resettlement of these children, including those
who have fled ethnic cleansing and other forms of persecution. The
Committee notes that URM are among those refugee nationalities
and categories whose admission is listed as part of the fiscal year
2020 Presidential Determination. The Committee is deeply con-
cerned about reports that the United States Refugee Admissions
Program is no longer accepting resettlement referrals from the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and nongovern-
mental organizations (NGOs), including for URM. The Committee
expects that funding appropriated under this heading will continue
to support resettlement of qualifying URM.
United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund.—Established
in 2005, the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund
(CERF) pools contributions from donors around the world into a
single fund allowing humanitarian responders to deliver life-saving
assistance that is targeted to meet the most urgent, life-saving
needs. Funds are provided for: (1) rapid response grants to provide
support when a new crisis hits, when an existing emergency dete-
riorates significantly, or in response to time-critical needs; and (2)
underfunded emergency grants for critical needs in underfunded
and often protracted crises. Given the uncertainty of the course and
impact of the COVID–19 pandemic, especially on refugees, other
displaced persons, and host communities in the Middle East and
Africa, the Committee encourages the Secretary of State to provide
immediate support for the CERF from funds available under this
heading.
United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).—The Com-
mittee remains concerned over the continued suspension of United
States support for UNRWA. After nearly 70-years of United States
contributions, which had been on average one-third of UNRWA’s
annual budget, the suspension of assistance has left UNRWA
struggling to raise the funds needed to deliver basic humanitarian
services. The continued withholding of United States assistance in
the absence of an alternative operational, humanitarian organiza-
tion will only lead to higher rates of poverty, fuel extremism, and
further reduce the prospects for peace. The Committee further
notes that UNRWA’s operations are independent and not under the
authority of governing entities in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon,
Syria, or Jordan.
Pursuant to section 7048(d), funds appropriated under this head-
ing shall be made available to UNRWA unless the Secretary of
State determines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations
that UNRWA is violating certain policies related to neutrality, im-
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tions, educational materials, financial transparency, and auditing
practices.
Venezuelan migrants.—The Committee recommendation includes
funds to expand support for refugees fleeing economic collapse and
repression in Venezuela. Furthermore, the Committee urges the
Secretary of State to press other donor countries to make more sub-
stantial commitments to help Colombia and other neighboring
countries deal with the influx of migrants who have fled Venezuela.
Reports
United Nations Relief and Works Agency.—The Committee is con-
cerned that the Department of State has not submitted the report
required under section 7048 of House Report 116–78. The Com-
mittee directs the Department to immediately provide the report
required in the FY 2020 House report. Further, the Committee di-
rects that, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of State shall submit a report to the Committees on Ap-
propriations detailing the rationale behind the determination by
the Department of State to maintain the suspension of assistance
to UNRWA. Such a report shall also contain a detailed comparison
of UNRWA’s human development and humanitarian services for
each of the seven decades of UNRWA’s operation, to include: (1) the
number of Palestinians receiving services in UNRWA health facili-
ties, including child survival and maternal mortality rates, vaccina-
tion rates, and availability of needed medical supplies, including
contraception; (2) living conditions, including the number of
UNRWA-built temporary housing, long-term housing, and camps;
(3) the number of UNRWA-operated schools and the total number
of students enrolled in school, disaggregated by age, sex, and edu-
cation level (pre-primary, primary, secondary, post-secondary/non-
higher education, vocational training and higher education); (4)
graduation versus drop-out rates from all UNRWA-operated
schools, disaggregated by age, sex, and education level; and (5) job
placement rates following completion of higher education versus
unemployment rates, disaggregated by age and sex.
United States Refugee Admissions Program.—Not later than 180
days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, after con-
sultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall
submit to the Committees on Appropriations a report on the United
States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). Such report shall
identify, on a fiscal year basis, the number of refugees in the
USRAP pipeline who are: (1) awaiting an interview with the
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); (2)
pending security clearance after a USCIS interview; (3) cleared for
admission into the United States; and (4) awaiting departure. The
report shall also specify the average processing times,
disaggregated by the applicant’s nationality, of each step listed
above. Finally, the report shall include an assessment of the impact
that the extended moratorium of refugee arrivals had on the refu-
gees already vetted by the Department of Homeland Security
(DHS) in the pipeline. The report shall be submitted in unclassified
form, but may include a classified annex.
Urban refugee protection.—The Committee recognizes that many
refugees do not reside in camps and, as a result, have special pro-
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the Secretary of State shall report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions on the status of the Principles for Refugee Protection in
Urban Areas of the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration,
Department of State.
UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE
FUND
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $100,000
Fiscal Year 2020 request ................................................................... 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 100,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +100,000
The Committee recommendation includes $100,000 for United
States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund. The bill
also directs the transfer to Migration and Refugee Assistance of
any balances in the Fund that exceed the limitation in paragraph
(2) of section 2(c) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of
1962.
The Committee is aware that for the past three years, the Presi-
dent has not utilized funds in the United States Emergency Ref-
ugee and Migrant Assistance Fund. The Committee does not sup-
port the Administration’s multiple attempts to eliminate this emer-
gency Presidential drawdown account. The Committee urges the
President to make use of the account.
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
PEACE CORPS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $410,500,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 401,200,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 410,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +9,300,000
The Committee recommendation includes $410,500,000 for Peace
Corps, of which $6,330,000 is for the Office of the Inspector Gen-
eral.
In addition, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
Act (CARES Act) (Public Law 116–136) included $88,000,000 for
Peace Corps to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, in-
cluding for evacuation expenses.
The Committee recommendation for Peace Corps will provide
support for Americans serving as volunteers throughout the world,
including volunteer safety and security operations. The Committee
recommendation continues the ban on the use of funds for abortion,
with certain exceptions, and requires an operating plan pursuant
to section 7061 of this Act.
Notification and consultation requirements.—The Committee
notes that Peace Corps failed to meet the pre-consultation require-
ments for the proposed closure of the United States-China Friend-
ship Volunteer Program. The Committee recommendation con-
tinues the requirement that the Peace Corps must consult with and
notify the Committees on Appropriations prior to any decisions to
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office or country program. The Committee includes further lan-
guage under Reports in this heading.
Volunteer evacuations and redeployment.—The Committee recog-
nizes the unprecedented decision to evacuate more than 7,000
United States Peace Corps volunteers and staff serving overseas in
response to the coronavirus outbreak and commends the Peace
Corps for its response to ensure the safety of all volunteers and
staff. The Committee directs the Director of the Peace Corps to con-
tinue recruitment activities and allow former volunteers that were
evacuated due to the coronavirus pandemic to reapply in an expe-
dited fashion to ensure a rapid redeployment of volunteers once
host country conditions are safe to do so. The Committee includes
further language under Reports in this heading.
United States-China Friendship Volunteer Program.—The Com-
mittee recognizes that the United States-China Friendship Volun-
teer Program, established by President George H.W. Bush in 1989,
is one of the only remaining people-to-people programs between the
United States and the People’s Republic of China. The program
provides an opportunity for United States citizens to learn Chinese,
teach English to Chinese students, and share American values and
customs despite strained relationships between the two countries.
The Committee notes that many former volunteers have gone on to
careers with the Department of State, USAID, and the private sec-
tor as a result of the language skills and in-depth knowledge of
China gained during their service, demonstrating the long-term
value of the program. Therefore, the Committee recommendation
does not include funding in this Act or prior Acts for the perma-
nent closure of the United States-China Friendship Volunteer Pro-
gram.
Reports
Feminine hygiene products.—The Committee directs the Director
of the Peace Corps to provide to the Committees on Appropriations,
not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, a strategy to
ensure that all Peace Corps volunteers who need feminine hygiene
products have access to them, regardless of country of service. Such
strategy shall take into consideration the availability of feminine
hygiene products for purchase locally, their price, and the cultural
norms surrounding menstruation.
Notification and consultation requirements.—The Committee di-
rects the Director of the Peace Corps to submit a report to the
Committees on Appropriations annually listing all decisions made
during the fiscal year to change the status of offices or country pro-
grams and the justifications for such decisions, subject to the re-
porting procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.
Overseas presence.— The Committee directs the Director of the
Peace Corps to provide to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, a report detailing
the criteria used to determine Peace Corps overseas presence, in-
cluding factors used to determine when to open or close a program
and assigning volunteers to host countries. Such report shall con-
tain proposed standard operating procedures and standardized cri-
teria to determine when Peace Corps should open or close a pro-
gram overseas. The Director of the Peace Corps shall consult with
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Volunteer evacuations and redeployment.—The Committee directs
the Director of the Peace Corps to provide to the Committees on
Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act,
a strategy to rapidly redeploy volunteers and staff to host countries
evacuated due to the coronavirus pandemic once it is safe to do so.
Such strategy shall include proposals for the expedited recruitment
of volunteers, application waivers for former volunteers evacuated
due to the coronavirus pandemic, criteria to determine when volun-
teers and staff can be redeployed safely to host countries, and the
costs associated with such redeployment.
MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $905,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 800,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 905,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +105,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $905,000,000 for Mil-
lennium Challenge Corporation. The Committee recommendation
includes a limitation of $112,000,000 for administrative expenses
and not more than $100,000 may be for representational expenses.
Funding included for administrative expenses is made available
until September 30, 2026.
Deobligation notification.—Consistent with section 7015(c) of this
Act, the reobligation of funds deobligated by the Millennium Chal-
lenge Corporation (MCC) is subject to the regular notification pro-
cedures of the Committees on Appropriations. In any notification of
reobligation, the MCC shall indicate the Compact or activity that
is the source of the deobligation and the year in which the
deobligation occurred.
Disinformation campaigns.—The Committee notes recent
disinformation campaigns launched against proposed MCC com-
pacts in the Indo-Pacific region. The Committee directs the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) of the MCC to develop a strategy to
counter disinformation efforts in the region.
MCC mandate.—The Committee continues to direct the CEO of
the MCC to include the corresponding economic rate of return esti-
mated for each line item funded in the compact in congressional
notifications submitted for new compacts.
Threshold program.—The CEO of the MCC shall consult with the
Committees on Appropriations if a planned threshold program will
cause the total amount obligated for purposes of carrying out sec-
tion 616 of the Millennium Challenge Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–
199), as amended, to exceed 5 percent in fiscal year 2021.
INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $37,500,000
Fiscal Year 2020 request ................................................................... 3,850,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 41,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +4,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... +37,650,000
The Committee recommendation includes $41,500,000 for Inter-
American Foundation. The Committee recommendation does not
assume the consolidation of the Inter-American Foundation (IAF)
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The Committee applauds the work of the IAF in supporting com-
munity-led solutions for building resiliency to disasters and ex-
treme weather changes and assisting small farming operations in
the eastern Caribbean, while advancing United States priorities in
the region. The Committee supports the IAF’s commitment to ex-
panding its investments in the eastern Caribbean.
The bill directs that funds appropriated under this heading be
made available for programs and activities in El Salvador, Guate-
mala, and Honduras.
Within the increase recommended for fiscal year 2021, sufficient
funds are available to support a pilot exchange program between
indigenous IAF grantees and Native American tribes.
The Committee notes that section 7061(a) of this Act requires an
operating plan for funds made available under this heading.
UNITED STATES AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $33,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 4,660,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 33,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +28,340,000
The Committee recommendation includes $33,000,000 for United
States African Development Foundation. The Committee rec-
ommendation does not assume the consolidation of the United
States African Development Foundation (USADF) into USAID, as
proposed by the fiscal year 2021 request.
The Committee encourages the USADF to explore cooperation
with African diaspora entities in the United States.
The Committee directs the USADF to consult with the Commit-
tees on Appropriations prior to exercising the authority in section
7024 of this Act for new grants. The Committee notes that section
7061(a) of this Act requires an operating plan for funds made avail-
able under this heading.
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $30,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 33,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 33,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +3,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $33,000,000 for Inter-
national Affairs Technical Assistance by the Department of the
Treasury. The operating and spend plans required under section
7061 of this Act shall include estimated program and administra-
tive costs by fiscal year of appropriation.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $15,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 78,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 78,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +63,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $78,000,000 for Debt
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port United States bilateral debt restructuring and relief for Soma-
lia as part of the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initia-
tive.
Tropical Forest Conservation Act.—The Committee supports debt-
for-nature programs through the Tropical Forest Conservation Act,
and the recommendation assumes funding equal to prior year lev-
els for this purpose.
TITLE IV—INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $1,391,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 1,010,280,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,391,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +380,720,000
The Committee recommendation includes $1,391,000,000 for
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement.
Funds for certain programs under this heading are allocated ac-
cording to the following table and subject to section 7019 of this
Act:
INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Country/Program/Activity Budget Authority
Atrocities prevention (sec. 7034(c)) ............................................................................................................... 2,500
Colombia ......................................................................................................................................................... 189,000
Combating wildlife trafficking ....................................................................................................................... 50,000
Countering Chinese Influence Fund ............................................................................................................... 50,000
Countering Russian Influence Fund ............................................................................................................... 50,000
Critical Flight Safety Program ....................................................................................................................... 18,000
of which, health monitoring systems ................................................................................................... 12,500
Cybercrime and intellectual property rights .................................................................................................. 10,000
Demand reduction .......................................................................................................................................... 15,000
Egypt ............................................................................................................................................................... 2,000
Georgia ........................................................................................................................................................... 5,700
International Law Enforcement Academy ....................................................................................................... 35,000
International Organized Crime ....................................................................................................................... 68,150
Inter-Regional Aviation Support ..................................................................................................................... 47,230
of which, sensor upgrades .................................................................................................................... 10,000
Mexico ............................................................................................................................................................. 100,000
Programs to end modern slavery ................................................................................................................... 25,000
Prevention and Stabilization Fund ................................................................................................................. 10,000
Tunisia ............................................................................................................................................................ 13,000
Ukraine ........................................................................................................................................................... 30,000
Security assistance programs for the West Bank ......................................................................................... 75,000
Security Force Professionalization (sec. 7035(a)) .......................................................................................... 3,000
State Western Hemisphere Regional .............................................................................................................. 202,500
of which, Caribbean Basin Security Initiative ...................................................................................... 35,000
of which, Central America Regional Security Initiative ........................................................................ 155,000
[Costa Rica] ................................................................................................................................. 32,500
Combatting Trafficking in Persons ................................................................................................................ 45,000
of which, Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons .............................................................................. 36,000
[Child Protection Compacts] ........................................................................................................ [5,000]
Combatting wildlife trafficking.—The Committee includes
$50,000,000 under this heading for programs to combat wildlife
poaching and trafficking. The Committee supports the use of the
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Act for transfer of title of aircraft to support anti-poaching activi-
ties.
Critical Flight Safety Program.—The Committee recommenda-
tion provides $18,000,000 for the Critical Flight Safety Program,
including $12,500,000 for Health Monitoring System Cockpit and
Voice Flight Data Recorders for UH–60 aircraft. The Committee be-
lieves these enhancements are critical to the safety, readiness, and
reliability of the aircraft. The Committee directs that such funds
shall be awarded on a competitive basis.
Cybercrime and intellectual property rights.—The Committee rec-
ommendation supports the efforts of United States Government
agencies to build the capacity of partner nations to combat
cybercrime and strengthen law enforcement in the area of intellec-
tual property rights, including through the placement of Intellec-
tual Property Law Enforcement Coordinators. The Committee
notes the spend plan requirements contained in section 7061(b)
apply to such funds.
Demand reduction.—The Committee directs that $15,000,000 be
made available for the centrally-managed, evidence-based global
demand reduction program to ensure that these funds will continue
to achieve reductions in drug use and crime in countries around
the world.
Diplomatic Progress Fund.—The Committee recommendation
does not include the requested amount for a Diplomatic Progress
Fund.
DNA forensic technology.—The Committee recommendation pro-
vides not less than $10,000,000 under this heading for DNA foren-
sic technology programs to combat human trafficking in Central
America and Mexico. Such funds are to be derived from funds pro-
vided under this heading for CARSI and for assistance for Mexico.
The Committee notes that DNA forensic science and DNA data-
bases have a unique capability to confirm identities and have prov-
en to be an effective tool in deterring and preventing human traf-
ficking. The Committee expects the Department of State to work in
partnership to further develop the capacity of the governments of
Central America and Mexico to utilize DNA forensic science and
databases to combat trafficking in persons.
Ecuador.—The Committee recommendation includes funding at
the amount included in the budget request for Ecuador.
Inter-regional aviation support.—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes $47,230,000 for Inter-regional Aviation Support.
Within the total, $10,000,000 is provided to procure, upgrade, and
install U.S. manufactured and assembled electro-optical/infra-red
sensors onto INL rotary-wing aircraft. The Committee notes the
Department has sought information on these capabilities in prior
years. The Committee further notes that such capabilities could
significantly improve day/night operations, safety and security for
INL helicopter operations in challenging environments, and the
performance of search and rescue, counterterrorism, and counter-
narcotics missions. The Committee directs that funds for such pur-
pose shall be made available through an open and competitive
process.
Global crime and drugs policy.—The Committee recommendation
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combat factors that contribute to the opioid crisis and other drug
and transnational criminal organization threats.
Global Magnitsky Act.—The Committee recommendation includes
funds under this heading for expenses incurred by the Bureau of
International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs for Global
Magnitsky Act implementation, and directs the Secretary of State
to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the use of
funds for such purposes.
International Law Enforcement Academies (ILEA).—The Com-
mittee recommendation provides $35,000,000 for ILEA to support
regional law enforcement training. The Committee also expects
ILEA to continue coursework to address wildlife poaching and traf-
ficking.
International Organized Crime.—The Committee recommenda-
tion provides $68,150,000 for International Organized Crime, which
includes amounts requested for programs to further the objectives
of Executive Order 13773 on Enforcing Federal Law with Respect
to Transnational Criminal Organizations and Preventing Inter-
national Trafficking. The Committee notes the spend plan require-
ments contained in section 7061(b) apply to such funds.
Opioids.—The Committee continues to support Department of
State efforts and activities to address the flow of illegal opioids into
the United States, including: (1) programs to assist the Govern-
ment of Mexico in securing its borders and reducing poppy cultiva-
tion and heroin and synthetic drug production; (2) programs to
thwart transnational criminal organizations involved in the traf-
ficking of heroin and fentanyl; (3) diplomatic efforts to strengthen
precursor chemical control and training on international treaty ob-
ligations related to opioids; (4) measures to strengthen the security
of the international postal system to prevent illegal shipments of
opioids from entering the United States, particularly from the Peo-
ple’s Republic of China (PRC); and (5) global demand reduction pro-
grams.
Passive screening.—The Committee is aware of ongoing efforts
with foreign governments to deploy passive, non-intrusive screen-
ing technologies to detect small quantities of person-borne opioids,
fentanyl, and other narcotics as well as United States currency, re-
lated to drug trafficking. The Committee supports this ongoing ef-
fort and encourages the Department of State to consider expanding
these efforts with international partners to other United States
bound airports and pedestrian ports of entry.
Peru.—The Committee recommendation includes funding at the
amount included in the budget request for Peru.
NON-PROLIFERATION, ANTI TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED
PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $895,750,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 753,550,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 897,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +1,250,000
Change from request ................................................................... +143,450,000
The Committee recommendation includes $897,000,000 for Non-
proliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs.
Such funds are allocated according to the following table and sub-
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NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Program/Activity Budget Authority
Nonproliferation programs:
Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund .............................................................................................. 30,000
Export Control and Related Border Security ......................................................................................... 67,000
International Atomic Energy Agency ..................................................................................................... 94,800
Anti-terrorism programs:
Anti-terrorism Assistance ...................................................................................................................... 182,000
Counterterrorism financing ................................................................................................................... 12,500
Counterterrorism Partnerships Fund ..................................................................................................... 84,500
Conventional weapons destruction ................................................................................................................ 247,050
Nonproliferation programs.—The Committee includes
$304,800,000 for nonproliferation programs. The Committee em-
phasizes that nonproliferation programs of the Department of State
and other Federal agencies are critical to United States national
security. The Committee urges close coordination among all agen-
cies involved in such activities. The Committee directs the Sec-
retary of State to report to the Committees on Appropriations not
later than 45 days after enactment of this Act on the Office of Co-
operative Threat Reduction’s (CTR) monitoring and evaluation of
programs, including CTR’s use of evaluation metrics.
The Committee recommendation includes a voluntary contribu-
tion of $94,800,000 to the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA) to support programs that promote nuclear safeguards, nu-
clear safety and security, the responsible use of nuclear energy,
and the peaceful uses of nuclear technologies.
Anti-terrorism programs.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes $335,150,000 for anti-terrorism programs, including
$182,000,000 for the Anti-terrorism Assistance Program, which
provides counterterrorism law enforcement training to partner
countries.
Conventional Weapons Destruction.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes $247,050,000 for Conventional Weapons De-
struction programs, of which $40,000,000 is for programs in Laos.
The recommendation also includes additional funds above the prior
year level for increased demining activities in Angola, Sri Lanka,
Zimbabwe, Vietnam and other countries with unmet humanitarian
demining requirements. The Committee directs the Secretary of
State to consult with the Committees on Appropriations with re-
spect to the allocation of funds above the fiscal year 2020 level
prior to submitting the 653(a) report.
The Committee recognizes the urgent demining need in Yemen.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to conduct an assess-
ment of the humanitarian demining needs and requirements in
Yemen.
In addition, the Committee continues to support the Department
of State’s demining activities in Colombia, Cambodia, and Ukraine.
Prevention and Stabilization Fund.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes $10,000,000 for the Prevention and Sta-
bilization Fund.
Report
Biological threats.—The Committee directs the Secretary of
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Committees on Appropriations not later than 90 days after the en-
actment of this Act on Department of State and USAID programs,
including staffing and foreign assistance, for countering emerging
biological threats. If necessary, the report may be submitted in
classified form.
PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $457,348,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 290,000,000
Committee recommendation 2 ............................................................ 457,348,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +167,348,000
1 The fiscal year 2020 enacted level includes $325,213,000 under this heading designated for Overseas Con-
tingency Operations.
2 The fiscal year 2021 recommendation includes $325,213,000 under this heading designated for Overseas
Contingency Operations.
The Committee recommendation includes $457,348,000 for Peace-
keeping Operations, of which $325,213,000 is designated for OCO/
GWOT. Such funds are allocated according to the following table
and subject to section 7019 of this Act:
PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Country/Program/Activity Budget Authority
Africa:
Central African Republic ....................................................................................................................... 8,000
Democratic Republic of the Congo ....................................................................................................... 3,000
Liberia .................................................................................................................................................... 1,000
Somalia .................................................................................................................................................. 208,108
South Sudan .......................................................................................................................................... 20,000
Africa Regional ...................................................................................................................................... 51,240
Near East:
Multinational Force and Observers ....................................................................................................... 31,000
Political-Military Affairs:
Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative ........................................................................................... 71,000
of which, modernization of training infrastructure ..................................................................... [10,000]
Prevention and Stabilization Fund ........................................................................................................ 15,000
Security Force Professionalization (Sec 7035(a)) ................................................................................. 3,000
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership ......................................................................................... 40,000
Africa Regional.—The Committee recommendation includes
$51,240,000 for Africa Regional, including $17,500,000 for the Part-
nership for Regional East Africa Counterterrorism, $8,400,000 for
Africa Conflict Stabilization and Border Security, $2,000,000 for Af-
rica Military Education Program, $3,000,000 for the Africa Mari-
time Security Initiative, and $17,500,000 for Africa Regional
Counterterrorism.
Child soldiers.—The Committee includes language in section
7035(c) of this Act requiring that funds should not be used to sup-
port military training or operations that include child soldiers.
Global Peace Operations Initiative.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes not less than $71,000,000 for the Global
Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI), including not less than
$10,000,000 to support current modernization efforts for GPOI
training infrastructure. The Committee directs the Secretary of
State to prioritize the modernization and upgrade of training infra-
structure within the funds made available to the Peace Operations
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Illicit charcoal exports.—The Committee is concerned with con-
tinued reports suggesting that the United Nations ban on charcoal
exports from Somalia is not being fully enforced and directs the
Secretary of State to report to the Committees on Appropriations,
not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, about the efforts
of regional security partners to enforce the ban and to hold ac-
countable any of their own soldiers or officers implicated in the fa-
cilitation of illicit trafficking that finances al-Shabaab. The Com-
mittee also directs the Secretary to consult with the Committees on
Appropriations on potential additional steps that could be taken to
support the ban.
Near East.—The Committee recommendation includes
$31,000,000 for the Multinational Force and Observers Mission
(MFO) in the Sinai. The Committee directs that funds made avail-
able above the level of the United States contribution are intended
to address ongoing force protection requirements and emerging
needs to protect and sustain the MFO mission in the Sinai. The
Committee notes the invaluable service provided by the MFO in
preserving stability in a very volatile part of the world with rel-
atively few personnel and a small budget. The Committee opposes
any effort to weaken United States support for the MFO and di-
rects that no funds shall be provided to withdraw troops from the
MFO without the explicit consent and prior approval of the appro-
priate congressional committees.
Somalia.—Consistent with prior years, the Committee rec-
ommendation includes funds under this heading for the UN Sup-
port Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia (UNSOS), in-
stead of under Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activi-
ties.
Report Rapid DNA Technology.—The Committee directs the Sec-
retary of State to report to the Committees on Appropriations not
later than 45 days after enactment of this Act on the potential ef-
fectiveness of deploying rapid DNA testing as a component of sex-
ual assault prevention programs in international peacekeeping mis-
sions.
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $112,925,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 104,925,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 112,925,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +8,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $112,925,000 for Inter-
national Military Education and Training (IMET). The Committee
recognizes the challenges facing the Departments of State and De-
fense to obligate IMET funding provided in fiscal year 2020 be-
cause of the COVID–19 pandemic and is temporarily extending
availability of fiscal year 2021 IMET to two-years. The Committee
encourages the Department of State and the Department of De-
fense to use all means at their disposal to ensure funds do not ex-
pire prior to obligation.
The Committee recommendation includes IMET funding specified
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The Committee notes that IMET program should reflect the im-
portance of the Indo-Pacific region, especially in enhancing mili-
tary-to-military relationships with key partners and allies in the
region and strengthening the professionalism and democratic val-
ues among security partners in the Indo-Pacific.
FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level 1 ........................................................ $6,156,924,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 5,570,900,000
Committee recommendation 2 ............................................................ 6,156,924,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +586,024,000
1 The fiscal year 2020 enacted level includes $511,909,000 under this heading designated for Overseas Con-
tingency Operations.
2 The fiscal year 2021 recommendation includes $511,909,000 under this heading designated for Overseas
Contingency Operations.
The Committee recommendation includes $6,156,924,000 for For-
eign Military Financing Program (FMF), of which $511,909,000 is
designated for OCO/GWOT.
The Committee recommendation continues prior year language
allowing the Secretary of State to expedite the procurement of de-
fense articles or services for foreign security forces, following con-
sultation with, and notification of, the Committees on Appropria-
tions.
Funds for certain programs under this heading are allocated ac-
cording to the following table and subject to section 7019 of this
Act:
FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Country Budget Authority
Central Asia:
Central Asia Regional ........................................................................................................................... 20,000
East Asia and the Pacific:
Countering Chinese Influence Fund ...................................................................................................... 45,000
Europe and Eurasia:
Countering Russian Influence Fund ...................................................................................................... 150,000
Estonia ................................................................................................................................................... 11,400
Georgia .................................................................................................................................................. 35,000
Latvia ..................................................................................................................................................... 11,400
Lithuania ............................................................................................................................................... 11,400
Ukraine .................................................................................................................................................. 115,000
Near East:
Israel ...................................................................................................................................................... 3,300,000
Egypt ...................................................................................................................................................... 1,300,000
Jordan .................................................................................................................................................... 425,000
Western Hemisphere:
Colombia ................................................................................................................................................ 38,525
Costa Rica ............................................................................................................................................. 7,500
Mexico .................................................................................................................................................... 7,000
Department of Defense programs and funding notifications.—Sec-
tion 7015(d) includes language carried in the prior year prohibiting
funding appropriated by this Act or prior Acts to support or con-
tinue certain programs initially funded by the Department of De-
fense, unless the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Sec-
retary of Defense and in accordance with the regular notification
procedures of the Committees on Appropriations, submits a jus-
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East Asia and the Pacific.—The Committee remains concerned
about the military modernization of the PRC and the PRC’s claims
in territorial disputes, including on the seas and in cyberspace. The
Committee encourages the Secretary of State to continue to engage
with allies in the region on the political, economic, and military im-
plications of the strategic rise of the PRC, including through mili-
tary assistance and sales programs. FMF resources should empha-
size building the maritime security capabilities of United States
partners in Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The Secretary should
also work with the Secretary of Defense to prioritize the provision
of excess defense articles applicable to maritime security missions
to countries in the region, as appropriate.
Effectiveness of military assistance.—The Committee encourages
the Secretary of State to make funds available under this heading
for the general costs of administering military assistance and sales
for the purpose increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of pro-
grams authorized by Chapter 2 of the Arms Export Control Act.
FMF administration.—Section 7035(c) includes a withholding of
$25,000,000 until the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, jointly
with the Department of State, submits to the Committees on Ap-
propriations the budget justification and classified appendices for
the Foreign Military Financing Program.
Israel.—The Committee recommendation includes $3,300,000,000
in grants for military assistance to Israel, which is the same as the
budget request. The Committee notes that the recommendation
fully funds the third year of the ten-year Memorandum of Under-
standing (MOU) between the United States and Israel. The Com-
mittee further notes the continued importance of Israel as a major
strategic partner and ally of the United States in an unstable and
critical region of the world. The Committee recognizes that the
United States-Israel partnership is integral to United States na-
tional security interests in the region and supports the continu-
ation of the MOU framework negotiated by the Obama Administra-
tion to strengthen the strategic partnership to the benefit of both
the United States and Israel. The Committee emphasizes the com-
mitment of the United States to the security of Israel and to ensur-
ing that Israel’s qualitative military edge and defense capabilities
are maintained.
The Committee notes that Israel maintains the flexibility under
the MOU to purchase jet fuel from the United States.
Section 7035(b) includes language carried in the prior year desig-
nating an amount for the Special Defense Acquisition Fund. The
Committee supports the use of this fund to transfer precision guid-
ed munitions and related defense articles and services to reserve
stocks for Israel and the transfer of such stocks as necessary for
Israel’s legitimate self-defense.
Lebanon.—The Committee recommendation includes language in
section 7041(e) of this Act requiring that certain conditions be met
prior to the obligation of funds under this heading for assistance
for Lebanon. The Committee intends that assistance provided to
the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) will not be used against Israel,
and such assistance will not affect Israel’s qualitative military edge
in the region. The Committee notes that section 7041(e) prohibits
funds for the Lebanese Internal Security Forces or the LAF if ei-
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and the Committee directs the Secretary of State to regularly con-
sult with the Committee regarding the rigorous implementation of
this provision and on the activities of the LAF and assistance pro-
vided by the United States. The Committees includes further lan-
guage under Reports in this heading.
Pacific Islands.—The Committee recommends funds for security
assistance under title IV for the Pacific Islands, as described under
Section 7043 of this report.
Reports
Lebanon.—Not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act,
the Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit to the Com-
mittees on Appropriations an updated report, in classified form if
necessary, on the performance of the LAF, including an assessment
of the operational capabilities of such forces and how the training,
curriculum, and equipment provided by the United States contrib-
utes to those capabilities.
Vetting.—Not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate congres-
sional committees on foreign assistance cases submitted for vetting
for purposes of section 620M of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
during the preceding fiscal year, including: (i) the total number of
cases submitted, approved, suspended, or rejected for human rights
reasons; and (ii) for cases rejected, a description of the steps taken
to assist the foreign government in taking effective measures to
bring the responsible members of the security forces to justice, in
accordance with section 620M(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of
1961. The report shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may
be accompanied by a classified annex.
TITLE V—MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $390,500,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 390,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +390,500,000
The Committee recommendation includes $390,500,000 for Inter-
national Organizations and Programs (IO&P). The Committee di-
rects that funds made available under this heading in this Act
shall be allocated and allotted within 60 days after enactment of
this Act.
The Committee recommendation does not support the elimi-
nation of the International Organizations and Programs account,
as proposed in the President’s budget request. The Committee in-
tends to use multilateral assistance as a resource multiplier to ad-
vance the shared goals of the United States government and inter-
national organizations.
Such funds are allocated according to the following table and
subject to the conditions under this heading and section 7019 of
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INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Organizations/Programs Authority
International Chemicals and Toxins Programs .............................................................................................. 3,175
International Civil Aviation Organization ....................................................................................................... 1,200
International Conservation Programs ............................................................................................................. 7,000
International Development Law Organization ................................................................................................ 400
International Maritime Organization .............................................................................................................. 325
Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund ............................................................................................................... 32,000
OAS Development Assistance Programs ........................................................................................................ 4,500
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia ........... 50
UN Capital Development Fund ....................................................................................................................... 1,100
UN Children’s Fund ........................................................................................................................................ 139,000
of which, Combating female genital mutilation programs .................................................................. [5,000]
UN Democracy Fund ....................................................................................................................................... 3,500
UN Development Program .............................................................................................................................. 81,550
UN Environment Program ............................................................................................................................... 7,000
UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change/UN Framework Convention on Climate Change .............. 10,000
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights .................................................................................................... 14,500
of which, Honduras ............................................................................................................................... [1,000]
of which, Colombia ............................................................................................................................... [1,000]
of which, Guatemala ............................................................................................................................. [1,000]
UN Human Settlements Program ................................................................................................................... 700
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs ............................................................................... 3,500
UN Office of the Special Coordinator on Improving the UN Response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse .. 1,500
UN Population Fund ....................................................................................................................................... 55,500
UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sexual Violence in Conflict .................................. 1,750
UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women ........................................................................................... 1,500
UN Voluntary Fund for Technical Cooperation in the Field of Human Rights .............................................. 1,150
UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture ..................................................................................................... 8,000
UN Women ...................................................................................................................................................... 10,000
World Meteorological Organization ................................................................................................................. 1,000
World Trade Organization Technical Assistance ............................................................................................ 600
Funds appropriated under this heading shall be made available
for core contributions for each entity listed in the above table un-
less: (1) otherwise provided for in this Act or such table; or (2) the
Secretary of State justifies the proposed uses of funds other than
for core contributions in the congressional notification submitted
for funds under this heading. The Secretary shall consult with the
Committees on Appropriations prior to submitting any such notifi-
cation.
The Committee recommendation includes $23,000,000 to support
the United Nations Resident Coordinator System under Economic
Support Fund.
The Committee recommends $9,500,000 for the Organization of
American States (OAS). Under this heading, $4,500,000 is provided
to OAS Development Assistance Programs for programs to
strengthen democracy. Additionally, $5,000,000 is provided under
Economic Support Fund for programs to promote and protect
human rights, of which not less than $500,000 is for the Office of
the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.
The Committee encourages the United Nations and specialized
United Nations agencies to engage with a wide variety of private
enterprises in the spirit of dialogue and engagement.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Global Agriculture Food Security Program.—The Committee rec-
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to the Global Agriculture Food Security Program (GAFSP), which
has remaining balances available from prior appropriations Acts
for such contribution. The Secretary of the Treasury shall continue
the 2012 pledge to provide to GAFSP one dollar for every two dol-
lars in contributions from other donors, utilizing such prior year
balances.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $139,575,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 139,575,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +139,575,000
The Committee recommendation includes $139,575,000 for the
Global Environment Facility subject to the regular notification pro-
cedures of the Committees on Appropriations. Funds should remain
available and be fully disbursed no later than September 30, 2022.
The Committee expects $136,563,000 shall be available only for the
third installment of the seventh replenishment of Global Environ-
ment Facility (GEF).
Review of strategy and implementation plan.—The Committee
recommends the United States representative on the GEF Council
to encourage the GEF to review its strategy and implementation
plan, focusing on mitigating factors that undermine the self-suffi-
ciency of local populations, and strengthen communication of out-
comes with relevant stakeholders.
Report
Status of disbursement.—The Committee directs the Secretary of
the Treasury to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions on the status of appropriated funds to the GEF and provide
a timeline for the obligation and disbursement of any funds that
have yet to be obligated or disbursed. The report shall be provided
on a quarterly basis until funds for the second and third install-
ments of the seventh replenishment are completely disbursed.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION
AND DEVELOPMENT
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $206,500,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 206,500,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 206,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $206,500,000 for Con-
tribution to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Devel-
opment.
LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Committee recommendation includes not to exceed
$1,421,275,728.70 for Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions.
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CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $1,097,010,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 1,001,400,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,001,400,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥95,610,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $1,001,400,000 for Con-
tribution to the International Development Association.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $47,395,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 47,395,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 47,395,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $47,395,000 for Con-
tribution to the Asian Development Fund.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $0
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 54,648,752
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 54,649,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +54,649,000
Change from request ................................................................... +248
The Committee recommendation includes $54,649,000 for Con-
tribution to the African Development Bank.
LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Committee recommendation includes not to exceed
$856,174,624 for Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $171,300,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 171,300,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 171,300,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $171,300,000 for Con-
tribution to the African Development Fund.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $30,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 30,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +30,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $30,000,000 for Con-
tribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
This is the third of three installments in support of the eleventh
replenishment for the International Fund for Agricultural Develop-
ment (IFAD).
Twelfth replenishment.—The Committee commends IFAD on its
work alleviating food insecurity in poor and fragile countries and
remains committed to supporting the upcoming twelfth replenish-
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CONTRIBUTION TO THE NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $0
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 0
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
No funds were requested in the President’s budget request, and
none are provided in this Act for a Contribution to the North Amer-
ican Development Bank.
The Committee notes the United States-Mexico-Canada Agree-
ment Implementation Act (Public Law 116–113) included
$215,000,000 for a Contribution to the North American Develop-
ment Bank to provide financing for environmental infrastructure
projects implemented on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
LIMITATION ON CALLABLE CAPITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
The Committee recommendation includes not to exceed
$1,020,000,000 for Limitation on Callable Capital Subscriptions.
TITLE VI—EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES
INSPECTOR GENERAL
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $5,700,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 5,200,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 5,700,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +500,000
The Committee recommendation includes $5,700,000 for Office of
Inspector General. The Committee directs the OIG to submit to the
Committees on Appropriations its annual audit plan within the
first quarter of fiscal year 2021.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $110,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 100,946,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 110,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +9,054,000
The Committee recommendation includes $110,000,000 for Ad-
ministrative Expenses and does not include funds for a subsidy ap-
propriation. The Committee reinstitutes a provision providing ad-
ministratively determined pay authority to the Export-Import Bank
(EXIM) for the recruitment and retention of experts with hard-to-
find expertise. The Committee expects that EXIM’s current policy
for administratively determined pay that Members of the Board of
Directors and political appointees are ineligible to receive such pay
continues and directs any changes to such policy be subject to prior
consultation with the Committees on Appropriations.
Public health emergency.—The President of EXIM shall consult
with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to evaluate
EXIM’s support of businesses exporting critical products during a
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Reports
Distribution of engagement.—The Committee directs the Presi-
dent of EXIM to enhance its outreach and engagement to areas of
the United States and its territories that have received dispropor-
tionately less engagement and financing support from EXIM, as
well as to women- and minority-owned businesses. The Committee
directs the President of EXIM to submit a report to the Committees
on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this
Act, assessing the geographic distribution of EXIM’s outreach, en-
gagement, and export finance.
Support for minority-owned businesses.—The Committee directs
the President of EXIM to submit a report to the Committees on Ap-
propriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on
financing support provided to minority-owned business partners
disaggregated by race and gender.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE
CORPORATION
INSPECTOR GENERAL
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $2,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 2,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $2,000,000 for Office of
Inspector General. The Committee directs the OIG to submit to the
Committees on Appropriations its annual audit plan within the
third quarter of fiscal year 2021.
Assessment report.—The Committee directs the OIG to submit a
report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 120
days after enactment of this Act, assessing the integration and effi-
ciency of policies, procedures, and processes of the United States
International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). Such report
shall also include whether the DFC is maximizing its resources,
such as equity and hybrid financing respectively, to further the
purposes described under section 1412 of the BUILD Act of 2018
(Public Law 115–254).
CORPORATE CAPITAL ACCOUNT
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $299,000,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 833,677,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 311,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +12,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... ¥522,677,000
The Committee recommendation includes $311,000,000 for the
Corporate Capital Account for the DFC. Within that amount,
$131,000,000 is provided for administrative expenses, which may
also be available for other direct costs and project-specific trans-
action costs; $180,000,000 is available for Program budget which
may be used for equity financing; credit subsidy and the program
cost, including technical assistance projects, which shall be trans-
ferred to the Program Account.
Administratively determined pay.—The Committee expects that
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for the recruitment and retention of experts with hard-to-find ex-
pertise and that Members of the Board of Directors and political
appointees are ineligible to receive such pay.
Budget request.—The Committee directs the Chief Executive Offi-
cer (CEO) of the DFC to include in the CBJ for fiscal year 2022
a confidential annex that describes new loans, guarantees, insur-
ance, feasibility studies and technical assistance grants, and equity
agreements approved or anticipated in the prior year, current year,
and budget year by: category, recipient, country; level of DFC re-
sources provided; source year of financing used; and additional de-
tails including a description of the positive and negative subsidy
assigned to the largest projects and the level of guarantee provided.
The CEO of the DFC shall consult with the Committees on Appro-
priations on the format of the confidential annex.
Contribution to Capital Security Cost Sharing program.—The
Committee directs the CEO of the DFC to make a contribution to
the Capital Security Cost Sharing program for any personnel under
COM Authority in fiscal year 2021, consistent with the require-
ments of section 7004 of this Act and title 22 United States Code
4865 note.
Guidelines and criteria for equity financing.—The Committee
notes the submission on May 28, 2020 of the guidelines and criteria
for equity financing required under this heading in the Department
of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations
Act, 2020. The Committee directs the CEO of the DFC to consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on the application of such
guidelines and criteria prior to entering into any obligation under
equity authority. Further, the Committee directs the CEO of the
DFC to consult with the appropriate congressional committees
prior to any proposed changes to such guidelines and criteria.
Prioritization for development impact.—The Committee directs
the DFC to comply with section 1411 of the BUILD Act of 2018
(Public Law 115–254) and prioritize projects with a significant po-
tential for advancing United States development priorities, espe-
cially in lower- and lower-middle income countries.
Publication of certification.—The Committee directs the CEO of
the DFC to publish on the public website of the DFC each instance
a certification is made to the appropriate congressional committees,
not later than 45 days after such certification is made, with regard
to a project authorized under the exception provided by section
2004(e) of H.R. 1865 (Public Law 116–94), or under section
1412(c)(2) of the BUILD Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–254).
Three Seas Initiative.—The Committee supports strengthening
energy and infrastructure security through the Three Seas Initia-
tive and expects the DFC to work in coordination with the Depart-
ment of State and USAID to advance alternative sources of energy
and conduct appropriate oversight of funds.
Reports
Assessment on DFC Activities under the Defense Production
Act.—The Committee directs the Government Accountability Office
to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than September 30, 2021, on DFC activities conducted under sec-
tions 302 and 303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amend-
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whether such transactions are impacting the DFC in carrying out
its core mission and purpose as described under the BUILD Act of
2018 (Public Law 115–254); how the DFC is allocating and coordi-
nating resources to carry out its core mission in addition to imple-
menting and overseeing activities pursuant to Executive Order
13922; whether the agency is charging costs, including oversight
costs such as monitoring and evaluation, to process and implement
such transactions to the appropriate accounts; and what impact
DFC activities under Executive Order 13922 have made in re-
sponding to the COVID–19 pandemic.
DFC transactions under the Defense Production Act.—The Com-
mittee recognizes the extraordinary circumstances that the DFC
has faced during fiscal year 2020 and remains supportive of the
BUILD Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–254). However, the Committee
is deeply concerned about the ability of the DFC, in the nascent
stages of its development, to simultaneously adjust to its new man-
date and authorities and implement the requirements of Executive
Order 13922.
The Committee directs the CEO of the DFC to submit a report
to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60 days after
enactment of this Act, on the implementation of Executive Order
13922 that shall include the following: (1) a detailed summary of
each transaction conducted under the authority of sections 302 and
303 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, including
a description and justification of each transaction that includes the
amount, type of assistance, and subsidy costs; (2) how the DFC en-
sures compliance of such transactions with the requirements of the
Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (FCRA) and applicable sections
of OMB Circular A–11, including a justification for the use of
FCRA in determining the budgetary costs of transactions author-
ized by Executive Order 13922; and (3) the DFC’s administrative
structures and policies for implementing and overseeing activities
required by Executive Order 13922, including an organizational
chart showing direct and indirect reporting relationships involved
in the implementation of Executive Order 13922 and a description
of the cost allocation methodology that determines how staffing and
other costs, including any costs for monitoring and evaluation, are
attributed to the correct appropriations account.
Equity agreements.—The Committee directs the CEO of the DFC
to submit written reports to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, and quarterly there-
after until September 30, 2021, for each equity agreement and hy-
brid financing agreement, which shall include the following: (1) a
description of each agreement or project, including its development
impact, and how such agreement meets the criteria established by
the DFC for use of equity financing; (2) the amount of DFC-in-
vested equity or hybrid financing and projected returns over the
life of the investment; (3) details regarding investors and partners,
income level of country, project sector, and deal structuring; and (4)
the contribution and impact to local economic conditions and long-
term development and foreign policy goals in the region.
Investment funds.—The Committee directs the CEO of the DFC
to provide written reports to the Committees on Appropriations on
a semi-annual basis, including the following for each investment
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ground of current and past managers; (2) the fees and compensa-
tion currently provided to senior management; and (3) the amount
of guarantees and actual investments made at the end of the pre-
vious six months.
Investment in the Pacific Islands.—The Committee urges the
DFC to prioritize investments in the Pacific Island countries, espe-
cially investments that support minority- and women-owned busi-
nesses and promote woman’s economic empowerment. The Com-
mittee directs the CEO of the DFC to submit a report to the Com-
mittees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment
of this Act, on a strategy to increase DFC investments in the Pa-
cific Islands. Such report shall include the challenges to increasing
investment, measures to overcome such limitations, and the ex-
pected impact of such projects on regional development and eco-
nomic growth.
Status report.—The Committee directs the CEO of the DFC to
submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 90 days after enactment of this Act, providing an update on
the continued operationalization of the DFC and the progress of
newly established programs such as equity financing, hybrid fi-
nancing, and technical assistance. Such report shall also include an
update on monitoring and evaluation mechanisms and the new Im-
pact Quotient (IQ) scoring system; coordination on development
policy within the agency including between the Office of Develop-
ment Policy and the Chief Development Officer and other entities
as appropriate; and the maintenance of strong linkages with the
Department of State and USAID including through the use of
transferred funds.
Support for minority-owned businesses.—The Committee directs
the CEO of the DFC to submit a report to the Committees on Ap-
propriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on
financing support provided to minority-owned business partners
disaggregated by race and gender.
Transparency and accountability.—The Committee directs the
CEO of the DFC to submit a report, not later than 90 days after
enactment of this Act, to the appropriate congressional committees
on steps taken to comply with section 4(a)(2), and implement the
guidelines described in section 3(b), of the Foreign Aid Trans-
parency and Accountability Act of 2016 (Public Law 114–191).
PROGRAM ACCOUNT
The Committee recommendation includes a limitation of
$80,000,000 on amounts paid to, or transferred into, this account
for the cost of direct and guaranteed loans.
TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $79,500,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 12,105,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 79,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... +67,395,000
The Committee recommendation includes $79,500,000 for Trade
and Development Agency. The Committee recommendation does
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and Development Agency (USTDA), as proposed by the fiscal year
2021 request.
Grant effectiveness.—The Committee directs the Director of
USTDA to ensure that evidence of effectiveness is a requirement
for all competitive and non-competitive grant awards.
Report
Support for minority-owned businesses.—The Committee directs
the Director of USTDA to submit a report to the Committees on
Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act,
on technical assistance and other support provided to minority-
owned business partners disaggregated by race and gender.
TITLE VII—GENERAL PROVISIONS
The Committee recommends the following new, revised and re-
tained provisions:
Section 7001 (Allowances and Differentials) includes language
carried in the prior year regarding allowances and differentials.
Section 7002 (Unobligated Balances Report) includes language
carried in the prior year requiring agencies to provide quarterly re-
ports on the cumulative balances of any unobligated funds.
Section 7003 (Consulting Services) includes language carried in
the prior year requiring that consulting service contracts shall be
a matter of public record.
Section 7004 (Diplomatic Facilities) includes language modified
from the prior year with respect to the construction and use of dip-
lomatic facilities, setting limitations, expanding notification and
oversight requirements, and placing conditions and restrictions on
certain funds. Further direction concerning notification and over-
sight of diplomatic facilities is included under Embassy Security,
Construction, and Maintenance.
The Secretary of State is directed to promptly inform the Com-
mittees on Appropriations of each instance in which a Federal de-
partment or agency is delinquent in providing the full amount of
funding required by section 604(e) of the Secure Embassy Con-
struction and Counterterrorism Act of 1999.
During fiscal year 2021, the Secretary of State shall continue to
submit to the Committees on Appropriations the reports in the
manner required by section 7004(h) of the Department of State,
Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act,
2019 (division F of Public Law 116–96), except that the submission
timeframe for such reports shall be biannually.
Section 7005 (Personnel Actions) includes language carried in the
prior year regarding certain personnel actions and the authority to
transfer funds between appropriations accounts.
Section 7006 (Prohibition on Publicity or Propaganda) includes
language carried in the prior year prohibiting the use of funds in
this Act for publicity or propaganda purposes within the United
States not otherwise authorized by law.
Section 7007 (Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain
Countries) includes language carried in the prior year prohibiting
assistance for the governments of Cuba, North Korea, Iran, and
Syria.
Section 7008 (Coups d’Etat) includes language modified from the
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head of government is deposed by military coup or decree, or a
coup or decree in which the military plays a decisive role; requiring
a determination; and providing a waiver under certain conditions.
Section 7009 (Transfer of Funds Authority) includes language
modified from the prior year setting limitations and conditions on
transfers between appropriations accounts and requiring audits of
certain transfers.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State and the USAID Ad-
ministrator to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions, not later than October 31, 2021, detailing all of the transfers
to another United States government agency made pursuant to sec-
tions 632(a) and 632(b) of the FAA including a listing of each trans-
fer with the funding level, appropriations account, and receiving
agency. This requirement shall not apply to agreements entered
into between USAID and the Department of State.
Section 7010 (Prohibition and Limitation on Certain Expenses)
includes language carried in the prior year prohibiting first-class
travel, setting certain limitations on computer networks, the pro-
motion of tobacco, and representation and entertainment expenses.
Section 7011 (Availability of Funds) includes language modified
from the prior year regarding the availability of funds appropriated
by this Act.
Section 7012 (Limitation on Assistance to Countries in Default)
includes language carried in the prior year prohibiting assistance
for countries in default and allowing exceptions in certain cir-
cumstances.
Section 7013 (Prohibition on Taxation of United States Assist-
ance) includes language modified from the prior year withholding
assistance to a country where such assistance is subject to tax-
ation, unless the Secretary of State makes certain determinations,
and updating a reporting requirement.
The Committee notes the reports required by subsection (b) of
the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Pro-
grams Appropriations Acts for fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2020
have not been submitted and directs the Secretary of State to sub-
mit the report expeditiously.
Section 7014 (Reservations of Funds) includes language carried
in the prior year regarding the reservation of funds and the des-
ignation of certain funding levels.
Section 7015 (Notification Requirements) includes language
modified from the prior year establishing the notification require-
ments for funds made available by this Act.
Subsection (c) requires that notifications submitted pursuant to
this section shall include information (if known on the date of
transmittal of such notification) on the use of any notwithstanding
authority. Additionally, if subsequent to a notification of assistance
it becomes necessary to rely on notwithstanding authority, the
Committees on Appropriations should be informed at the earliest
opportunity and to the extent practicable.
Subsection (e) has been modified from prior years. The Com-
mittee was forced to include a more limited provision due to the ex-
cessive abuse of the human health and welfare waiver by this Ad-
ministration. The Committee notes that this provision has been in-
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fiscal year 1992, and used judiciously by four previous Administra-
tions.
Notifications submitted in accordance with subsection (g) shall
include the following information: (1) the office or bureau at the
Department of the Treasury, USAID, or the Department of State
that will oversee programs and expenditures of the trust fund; (2)
the website link to publicly available expenditures of the trust
fund; (3) a copy of the administrative agreement between the inter-
national financial institution and the United States; and (4) wheth-
er direct government assistance will be provided by the trust fund
and specific risk mitigation and anti-corruption steps are being
taken by the trust fund.
Section 7016 (Document Requests, Records Management, and Re-
lated Cybersecurity Protections) includes language carried in the
prior year concerning public posting of reports and documents,
records management, and related cybersecurity protections.
Section 7017 (Use of Funds in Contravention of this Act) includes
language carried in the prior year prohibiting funds for programs
in contravention of this Act.
Section 7018 (Debt-for-Development) includes language carried in
the prior year regarding debt-for-development and debt-for-nature
exchanges.
Section 7019 (Allocations and Reports) includes language modi-
fied from the prior year regarding compliance with: (1) funding di-
rectives in certain tables in the accompanying report; and (2) re-
porting directives in such report.
Section 7020 (Multi-Year Pledges) includes language modified
from the prior year prohibiting the use of funds in this Act to make
a multi-year pledge unless such pledge meets the requirements of
section 7066 of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and
Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 (division F of Public
Law 116–6).
Section 7021 (Prohibition on Assistance to Governments Sup-
porting International Terrorism) includes language carried in the
prior year prohibiting assistance for governments that support
international terrorism.
Section 7022 (Authorization Requirements) includes language
carried in the prior year regarding authorization requirements.
Section 7023 (Definition of Program, Project, and Activity) in-
cludes language carried in the prior year defining the terms ‘‘pro-
gram, project, and activity’’.
Section 7024 (Authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American
Foundation, and United States African Development Foundation)
includes language carried in the prior year regarding certain au-
thorities for the Peace Corps, IAF, and the USADF.
Section 7025 (Commerce, Trade and Surplus Commodities) in-
cludes language carried in the prior year relating to commerce,
trade, and surplus commodities. The Committee directs the USAID
Administrator to ensure that assistance provided to develop foreign
agriculture sectors does not adversely affect American small busi-
nesses.
Section 7026 (Separate Accounts) includes language carried in
the prior year regarding the requirement that separate accounts be
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currencies and establishing certain conditions on the use of those
funds.
Section 7027 (Eligibility for Assistance) includes language carried
in the prior year regarding assistance through nongovernmental or-
ganizations and assistance provided under the Food for Peace Act.
Section 7028 (Local Competition) includes language carried in
the prior year conditioning funds provided to local organizations
through limited competitions.
Report
Limited competition.—Not later than 45 days after the end of fis-
cal year 2021, the USAID Administrator shall report to the appro-
priate congressional committees on all awards in excess of
$3,000,000 and sole source awards in excess of $2,000,000 subject
to limited or no competition for local entities.
Section 7029 (International Financial Institutions) includes lan-
guage modified from the prior year regarding: evaluations; social
and environment safeguards; the compensation level of the United
States executive director to each international financial institution
(IFI); human rights promotion; fraud and corruption; beneficial
ownership; and whistleblower protections.
Pursuant to subsection (d), the Committee directs the Secretary
of the Treasury to instruct the United States executive director of
each IFI to promote human rights in accordance with the following
criteria by determining whether: (1) the IFI has an explicit policy
commitment to respect human rights; (2) the IFI conducts assess-
ments of how proposed loans, grants, policies, or strategies may im-
pact human rights; (3) the IFI’s due diligence process is informed
by information and recommendations from the United Nations, re-
gional human rights entities, or other human rights organizations,
as appropriate; (4) the IFI has a specific policy and procedures for
consulting local communities and other stakeholders as part of the
due diligence process; (5) the IFI requires free, prior, and informed
consent for loans, grants, policies, or strategies affecting indigenous
peoples; (6) the IFI has a specific policy and procedures for re-
sponding to intimidation and reprisals against people adversely af-
fected by IFI loans, grants, policies, or strategies; and (7) the IFI
has accessible, efficient, and effective accountability and grievance
mechanisms in place at the national and project levels.
Pursuant to subsection (g), the Committee directs the Secretary
of the Treasury to instruct the United States executive director of
each IFI to use the voice of the United States to encourage each
such institution to effectively implement and enforce policies and
procedures for the protection of whistleblowers from retaliation, in-
cluding best practices for: (1) protection against retaliation for in-
ternal and lawful public disclosure; (2) legal burdens of proof; (3)
statutes of limitation for reporting retaliation; (4) access to binding
independent adjudicative bodies, including shared cost and selec-
tion external arbitration; and (5) results that eliminate the effects
of proven retaliation, including provision for the restoration of prior
employment.
Reports
Evaluations.—Pursuant to subsection (a), the Committee directs
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on Appropriations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this
Act, on steps taken in fiscal year 2020 by the United States execu-
tive directors and the international financial institutions consistent
with subsection (a) compared to the previous fiscal year.
Beneficial ownership information.—Pursuant to subsection (f),
the Committee directs the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a
report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days
after enactment of this Act, on steps taken in fiscal year 2020 by
the United States executive directors and the international finan-
cial institutions consistent with subsection (f) compared to the pre-
vious fiscal year. Such report should also include an assessment of
the pilot program conducted by the World Bank on beneficial own-
ership to be completed at the end of the World Bank’s fiscal year
2020.
Section 7030 (Rescissions) includes language modified from the
prior year rescinding $75,000,000 in unobligated balances from
prior year appropriations, of which $45,000,000 is from Economic
Support Fund and $30,000,000 is from International Narcotics
Control and Law Enforcement. No funds may be rescinded from
amounts previously designated as an emergency requirement or for
Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism.
Section 7031 (Financial Management and Budget Transparency)
includes language modified from the prior year regarding manage-
ment of direct assistance to governments, budget transparency of
recipient countries, corruption and human rights violations, and
the foreign assistance website.
For the purposes of this section, the term ‘‘direct government-to-
government assistance’’ ’ shall include cash transfers, non-project
sector assistance, and other forms of assistance where funds appro-
priated by this Act are provided directly to the recipient govern-
ment.
The Committee directs that any planned government-to-govern-
ment assistance should be included with the fiscal year 2022 CBJ
and should include the proposed funding amount, source of funds,
and type of assistance.
For the purposes of subsection (b), ‘‘minimum requirements of
fiscal transparency’’ shall mean the public disclosure of a country’s
national budget, including income and expenditures by ministry,
and government contracts and licenses for natural resource extrac-
tion, including bidding and concession allocation practices. The re-
port required by this subsection should identify steps taken by a
government to disclose additional budget documentation, contracts,
and licenses, which are additional to information disclosed in the
previous year, as well as recommendations of short- and long-term
steps such government should take to improve fiscal transparency.
The report should also include a description of how funds appro-
priated by this Act, including those provided pursuant to sub-
section (b)(3), are being used to improve fiscal transparency and
identify benchmarks for measuring progress.
The report required by subsection (c)(4) shall be put in unclassi-
fied form on the State Department website.
Pursuant to subsection (d)(2), the United States may support
such assistance if the recipient government has adopted laws, regu-
lations, or procedures that: (1) accurately account for and publicly
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extraction and export of natural resources; (2) include independent
auditing of accounts receiving such payments and the public disclo-
sure of such audits; and (3) require public disclosure of agreement
and bidding documents, as appropriate.
Report
Government-to-government report.—Not later than 45 days after
enactment of this Act, the USAID Administrator shall submit to
the Committees on Appropriations a report that details all assist-
ance provided through government-to-government mechanisms by
country, funding source and amount, and type of procurement in-
strument, including whether the assistance was provided on a re-
imbursable basis.
Section 7032 (Democracy Programs) contains language modified
from the prior year regarding democracy programs funded in this
Act. The Committee recommendation includes not less than
$2,400,500,000 in assistance for democracy programs.
The Committee directs the Director of the Office of Foreign As-
sistance and the relevant Bureaus at the Department of State to
consult with the Committees on Appropriations on funding attrib-
uted to meet the requirements of this section, including with re-
spect to the definition provided in subsection (c).
For the purposes of subsection (d), ‘‘demonstration of a commit-
ment to democracy and the rule of law’’ should be determined by
the Secretary of State or the USAID Administrator.
Nothing in subsection (f) shall be construed to affect the ability
of any entity, including United States small businesses, from com-
peting for proposals from USAID-funded civil society programs.
Subsection (h) directs that $20,000,000 be made available to sup-
port and protect civil society activists and journalists who have
been threatened, harassed, or attacked. The Committee expects the
Secretary of State and USAID Administrator to continue to
prioritize programs that protect journalists and advance press free-
dom.
The Committee supports continued investments in programs that
enhance the technical capacity of countries to prepare for and man-
age elections, train political parties, educate voters, and enhance
transparency and accountability.
The Committee continues support for programs by the Depart-
ment of State and USAID that promote freedom of expression
through independent media and internet freedom.
The Committee continues support for programs by the Depart-
ment of State and USAID that promote the rule of law. Priority for
assistance should be given to countries transitioning to democracy,
regressing from democratic values, and countering violent extre-
mism as well as fragile states.
The Committee urges the Department of State to consider allo-
cating more funding for civil society and investigative journalism
programs to combat corruption, including through the Global Anti-
Corruption Consortium.
The Committee supports continued assistance for democracy and
governance programs and activities to support emerging democ-
racies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
With respect to the provision of assistance made available in this
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ministrator should prioritize using organizations with significant
experience implementing such programs and that demonstrate suc-
cessful outcomes.
The Committee supports the Bureau of Democracy, Human
Rights, and Labor and encourages the Department of State to con-
tinue prior year funding levels.
Reports
Legislative strengthening.—The Committee supports efforts to en-
gage parliamentarians and parliamentary organizations in support
of democratic norms and values. The Committee directs, not later
than 45 days after enactment of this Act, the Department of State
and USAID, in consultation with the National Endowment for De-
mocracy, to consult with, and report to, the Committees on Appro-
priations on expanding such efforts. The Committee continues to
direct the USAID Administrator to coordinate and support legisla-
tive strengthening programs in countries where the House Democ-
racy Partnership is actively engaged.
Prior approval.—Pursuant to subsection (e), the Committee con-
tinues language that organizations receiving assistance for democ-
racy programs shall not be subject to prior approval by the govern-
ment of any foreign country and directs the Secretary of State, in
coordination with the USAID Administrator, to submit a report to
the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after en-
actment of this Act, detailing steps taken by the Department of
State and USAID to comply with this requirement.
Section 7033 (International Religious Freedom) includes lan-
guage modified from the prior year regarding international reli-
gious freedom.
Subsection (a) designates funds under Diplomatic Programs to be
made available for the Office of International Religious Freedom,
and funds for the Office of International Religious Freedom shall
be made available for the continued development and implementa-
tion of an international religious freedom curriculum in accordance
with section 708 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980.
Funds designated for the Prevention and Stabilization Fund
shall also be made available for international religious freedom
programs to support transitional justice, reconciliation, and re-
integration programs for vulnerable and persecuted religious mi-
norities.
The Committee recommendation includes funding for programs
that protect vulnerable and persecuted minorities, including to in-
vestigate the persecution of such minorities by governments and
non-state actors, and for the public dissemination of information
collected on such persecution, including on the Department of State
website.
The Committee remains concerned for ethnic and religious mi-
norities, including Christians, Yezidis, Rohingya, and other groups
across the globe that have been victims of mass atrocities, ethnic
cleansing, and genocide. The Committee recognizes the benefits of
existing psychosocial support programs coordinated by the Depart-
ment of State and USAID for these groups and individuals and
supports the expansion of these programs. Furthermore, the Com-
mittee encourages the prioritization of psychosocial support pro-
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including trauma therapy and care for children and survivors of
sexual slavery, as well as other highly vulnerable populations
worldwide.
Section 7034 (Special Provisions) includes language modified
from the prior year granting certain special authorities and limita-
tions relating to funds made available by this Act.
Subsection (c) makes funds available for the prevention of atroc-
ities. The Committee notes that the Under Secretary for Civilian
Security, Democracy, and Human Rights remains vacant. This po-
sition should be filled expeditiously, and the individual serving in
an acting capacity shall be responsible for the strategic policy direc-
tion and policy oversight of atrocity prevention funds until such
time. These funds are subject to the regular notification procedures
of the Committees on Appropriations.
Subsection (e)(1) directs that funds appropriated under Assist-
ance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia shall be made available
to carry out the Program for Research and Training on Eastern Eu-
rope and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union as au-
thorized by the Soviet-Eastern European Research and Training
Act of 1983 (22 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.). The Committee recommenda-
tion includes not less than $3,000,000 for such program.
Subsection (e)(3) extends the availability of certain funds, up to
$50,000,000, for an additional year if they are being used for pri-
vate sector partnerships; following consultation with the Commit-
tees on Appropriations.
For the purposes of subsection (f), partner vetting shall mean the
required submission of personal identifiable information prior to
the conduct of a program. The Committee urges the Secretary of
State and USAID Administrator to ensure that adequate staffing
and resources are made available to conduct partner and bene-
ficiary vetting in a timely fashion.
Subsection (l)(5) continues prior year language commonly known
as ‘‘the Lautenberg Amendment’’. The Committee notes that this
provision is needed to preserve a safe and reliable mechanism for
eligible persecuted religious minorities to seek freedom and safety
in the United States. The Committee includes further language
concerning the Lautenberg program in this section under Report.
Subsection (l)(11) provides for a 1-year extension of the Afghan
Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program and for an additional 4,000
SIVs. The Committee reaffirms its commitment to Iraqi and Af-
ghan partners and notes its continuing concern that SIV applicants
face extended delays in visa processing, especially in security vet-
ting. The Committee also notes that federal law requires that all
government-controlled steps in the SIV process should be com-
pleted within nine months of the applicant submitting an initial
application.
Subsection (o) makes funds available for the Local Works pro-
gram. The Committee directs USAID to consider funding to
marginalized groups, such as youth-led organizations, in such pro-
gram.
Report
Lautenberg amendment.—Not later than 60 days after enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committees
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for fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. The report shall in-
clude data by fiscal year on Lautenberg program applicants, includ-
ing the number in process, the number awaiting security review,
the number approved and awaiting admission, and the number ad-
mitted to the United States. The report shall also include a descrip-
tion of program policy changes by fiscal year.
Section 7035 (Law Enforcement and Security) includes language
modified from the prior year related to assistance, authorities, limi-
tations, and notifications regarding law enforcement and security
matters.
Subsection (c)(3) withholds $25,000,000 until the Defense Secu-
rity Cooperation Agency, jointly with the Department of State, sub-
mits to the Committees on Appropriations the budget justification
for Foreign Military Financing Program for fiscal years 2021 and
2022, including the accompanying classified appendices.
Report
Military bases.—The Secretary of State is directed to submit a
report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days
after enactment of this Act, on countries that host a Russian or
Chinese military base. Such report may be submitted in a classified
manner if necessary.
Section 7036 (Arab League Boycott of Israel) continues language
carried in the prior year related to the Arab League Boycott of
Israel.
The Committee is concerned about international efforts to stig-
matize and isolate Israel through the boycott, divestment, and
sanctions (BDS) movement. The Committee directs, as part of the
annual report to Congress on the Arab League Boycott of Israel,
that the President add information about the BDS campaign, cov-
ering companies, international organizations, countries, and other
organizations, including state investment vehicles, that are in-
volved in promoting the movement, as well as specific steps the De-
partment of State has taken and expects to take to discourage or
end politically-motivated efforts to boycott, divest from, or sanction
Israel or Israeli entities. The Committee further directs the Sec-
retary of State and USAID Administrator to strengthen policies
and procedures to ensure organizations supported through funding
are not participants in such efforts.
Section 7037 (Palestinian Statehood) includes language carried in
the prior year establishing limitations on the use of funds in sup-
port of a Palestinian state.
Section 7038 (Prohibition on Assistance to the Palestinian Broad-
casting Corporation) includes language carried in the prior year re-
stricting assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation.
Section 7039 (Assistance for the West Bank and Gaza) includes
language carried in the prior year placing conditions on assistance
for the West Bank and Gaza.
Section 7040 (Limitation on Assistance for the Palestinian Au-
thority) includes language carried in the prior year placing limita-
tions on any assistance for the Palestinian Authority and regarding
Hamas.
Section 7041 (Middle East and North Africa) includes language
modified from the prior year regarding policies and countries in the
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Egypt.—Subsection (a) is modified from the prior year. Funds for
Egypt are allocated according to the following table and subject to
section 7019 of this Act:
EGYPT
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Account Budget Authority
Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. 125,000
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .................................................................................. 2,000
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ............................................................... 3,000
International Military Education and Training ............................................................................................... 1,800
Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 1,300,000
Total ....................................................................................................................................................... 1,431,800
The Committee notes the United States and Egypt share a mu-
tual interest in Middle East peace and stability, economic oppor-
tunity, and regional security. Since the Camp David Accords,
United States assistance to Egypt has played a central role in the
country’s economic and military development. The Committee rec-
ognizes the enduring Egyptian-Israeli peace agreement as well as
Egypt’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and counter Iran’s ma-
lign influence in the region. Promoting a stable, democratic, and
prosperous Egypt, where the government empowers civil society
and protects human rights, should continue to be a core objective
of United States policy.
Withholding.—The Secretary of State shall withhold 20 percent
of the funds provided for Egypt under Foreign Military Financing
Program until the Secretary certifies and reports to the Commit-
tees on Appropriations that the Government of Egypt is meeting
the governance and human rights conditions described under Re-
ports in this section. A national security waiver is included in this
Act. However, five percent of such withheld funds is excluded from
the waiver and shall only be made available for obligation if the
Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees on
Appropriations that the Government of Egypt has provided fair and
commensurate compensation to American citizen, April Corley, for
severe injuries sustained during an attack on her tour group by
Egyptian armed forces on September 13, 2015. In addition, the
Committee notes that the funds subject to the five percent with-
holding shall not be transferred to the interest-bearing account
until a final settlement has been reached.
Pursuant to subsection (a)(2), up to $40,000,000 of the funds
made available for assistance for Egypt should be made available
for higher education programs, including $15,000,000 for scholar-
ships for Egyptian students with high financial need to attend not-
for-profit institutions of higher education in Egypt. Such institu-
tions must meet standards equivalent to those required for United
States institutional accreditation by a regional accrediting agency
recognized by the United States Department of Education. Not
later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, the USAID Admin-
istrator shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations on
implementation of funds made available for scholarships in Egypt.
Funds made available for assistance for Egypt shall be subject to
prior consultation and the regular notification procedures of the
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able for democracy programs and for development programs in the
Sinai. Funds shall not be made available for cash transfer assist-
ance or budget support unless the Secretary of State certifies and
reports that Egypt is meeting the conditions of section 7041(a)(2).
The Committee encourages the USAID Administrator to imple-
ment programs that assist orphans and vulnerable children in
Egypt, including children from religiously diverse populations.
The Secretary of State shall take all practicable steps to ensure
that mechanisms are in place for monitoring, oversight, and control
of funds made available by this subsection for assistance for Egypt.
The Committee encourages the Department of State to prioritize
the security of energy infrastructure in the Sinai, including in-
creasing economic development programs, particularly for Bedouin
communities.
Iran.—Subsection (b) continues language from the prior year.
Pursuant to paragraph (1), funds appropriated under Diplomatic
Programs, Economic Support Fund, and Nonproliferation,
Antiterrorism, Demining and Related Programs shall be made
available for the following: (1) to support the United States policy
to prevent Iran from achieving the capability to produce or other-
wise obtain a nuclear weapon; (2) to support an expeditious re-
sponse to any violation of United Nations Security Council Resolu-
tions or to efforts that advance Iran’s nuclear program; (3) to sup-
port the implementation, enforcement, and renewal of sanctions
against Iran for its support of nuclear weapons development, ter-
rorism, human rights abuses, and ballistic missile and weapons
proliferation; and (4) for democracy programs for Iran, to be admin-
istered by the Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs, De-
partment of State, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary for
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Department of State.
Iraq.—Subsection (c) continues language similar to the prior
year. Pursuant to paragraph (1), funds shall be made available for
bilateral economic assistance and international security assistance,
including in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), and for programs
to protect and assist religious and ethnic minority populations in
Iraq. In carrying out such purposes, the Secretary of State shall
work with the Government of Iraq to ensure security forces reflect
the ethno-sectarian makeup of the areas in which they operate by
integrating local populations into such forces.
Funds made available under International Disaster Assistance
and Migration and Refugee Assistance should be made available to
support programs that address the needs of internally displaced
persons (IDPs) and refugees throughout all regions of Iraq, includ-
ing in the KRI, as well as their host communities. Additionally,
funds under Economic Support Fund should continue to support
programs that mitigate the impact of such IDPs and refugees in
such region.
Within the amount provided for assistance, the recommendation
includes funds to support American-style higher education institu-
tions in Iraq, including in the Kurdistan region, on an open and
competitive basis. The Secretary of State or USAID Administrator,
as appropriate, shall include funds to be allocated for this purpose
in the spend plan submitted pursuant to section 7061(b) of this Act.
The Committee remains concerned about the lack of security and
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including Christians, Yezidis, and other groups who have been vic-
timized by genocide, to their ancestral homelands in the Nineveh
Plain, Tel Afar, and Sinjar areas of Iraq. Support for such individ-
uals and communities should, to the maximum extent practicable,
take into account the unique needs and security requirements nec-
essary for safe repatriation. The Committee includes stabilization
and recovery assistance to support the safe return of displaced reli-
gious and ethnic minorities to their communities in Iraq.
The Committee recommends that USAID continue funding for
stabilization and long-term economic viability of northern Iraq.
Contracts should preference local entities as appropriate. The Com-
mittee supports efforts to increase parity in assistance for Nineveh
and Sinjar.
The Committee urges the inter-agency working group dedicated
to religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq to redouble their efforts
to ensure that such populations can stay in, or return to, their
homeland. The Committee notes that security remains the primary
barrier to such efforts and directs the Secretary of State to con-
tinue working with the Government of Iraq and the Kurdish Re-
gional Government to develop a plan for the survivability of all re-
ligious minorities in consultation with civil society partners and af-
fected communities in both Iraq and the KRI.
The Committee notes the psychosocial barriers resulting from the
trauma of years of war and conflict on Iraqi communities hinder
reconciliation efforts in many regions. The Committee supports ef-
forts by USAID, in partnership with vetted local nationals, to foster
communications and on-the-ground activities designed to create the
social safety and cohesion necessary for communities to reject vio-
lent extremism and overcome trauma.
The Committee encourages the Department of State to work with
the relevant Federal agency partners to expedite the processing of
the backlog of Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applications as
well as those of their family members. The Committee notes the
critical role of the SIV program in assisting the United States mis-
sion in Iraq. The Committee encourages the State Department to
expand the days and hours of operation for consular services in
Erbil, as appropriate, to better accommodate the demand for serv-
ices.
The Committee urges the State Department to encourage the rel-
evant Iraqi authorities to explore options for improving the trans-
portation infrastructure in northern Iraq, including examining the
feasibility of re-opening the international airport in Mosul, Iraq.
Jordan.—Subsection (d) includes language similar to the prior
year designating funding levels for Jordan. The Committee rec-
ommendation includes not less than $1,525,000,000 for assistance
for Jordan. Funds for Jordan are allocated according to the fol-
lowing table and subject to section 7019 of this Act:
JORDAN
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Account Budget Authority
Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. 997,400
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ............................................................... 13,600
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International Military Education and Training ............................................................................................... 4,000
Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 425,000
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JORDAN—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Account Budget Authority
Development Assistance ................................................................................................................................. 85,000
Total ....................................................................................................................................................... 1,525,000
The Committee notes the importance of the relationship with the
Kingdom of Jordan and the strong leadership that Jordan con-
tinues to play in advancing peace and stability in the region. The
Department of State should continue to support critical economic
aid and to provide the assistance needed to ensure Jordan’s ongo-
ing stability, including to strengthen Jordan’s borders with Iraq
and Syria and to help mitigate the impact of hosting large numbers
of refugees.
Lebanon.—Subsection (e) continues similar language to the prior
year.
The Committee supports assistance for Lebanon at levels con-
sistent with the prior fiscal year, given the rising economic chal-
lenges facing Lebanon and much of the region as well as ongoing
conflict and instability.
Funds made available under Foreign Military Financing Program
for assistance for Lebanon may only be made available to profes-
sionalize the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and to strengthen bor-
der security and combat terrorism, including training and equip-
ping the LAF to secure Lebanon’s borders, interdicting arms ship-
ments, preventing the use of Lebanon as a safe haven for terrorist
groups, and to implement United Nations Security Council Resolu-
tion 1701. The LAF has been a necessary partner in combating the
influence of Hezbollah and other terrorist groups.
Libya.—Subsection (f) includes similar language from the prior
year regarding monitoring, oversight, and control of any assistance.
Morocco.—Subsection (g) includes similar language from the
prior year. The Committee recognizes the longstanding partnership
between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco based on
mutual interests of stability, tolerance and economic prosperity in
the Middle East and Africa. The Committee encourages the Sec-
retary of State to strengthen this partnership to defeat terrorism
and violent extremist groups, namely in the Sahel region, as well
as to counter Iran’s malign influence in the region.
Saudi Arabia.—Subsection (h) includes language carried in the
prior year prohibiting the Government of Saudi Arabia from receiv-
ing funds under International Military Education and Training.
The Committee urges the Secretary of State to consider barring
from entry into the United States, pursuant to section 7031(c) of
this Act, the individuals listed in the assessment by the Office of
the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) who carried out, par-
ticipated in, or were otherwise responsible for the murder of Jamal
Khashoggi at the Consulate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in
Istanbul, Turkey on October 2, 2018.
Syria.—Pursuant to subsection (i)(1), funds appropriated or oth-
erwise made available by this Act may be made available for non-
lethal stabilization assistance for Syria, including emergency med-
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Subsection (i)(2) prohibits the use of any assistance for Syria: (1)
to support or otherwise legitimize the government of Iran, foreign
terrorist organizations, or a proxy of Iran in Syria; and (2) to fur-
ther the strategic objectives of the Government of the Russian Fed-
eration that threaten or undermine United States national security
interest. In addition, pursuant to subsection (i)(2)(C), such funds
should not be used in areas controlled by the Assad government.
In consultation with the appropriate congressional committees,
the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator may exempt the
following activities from the limitation of subsection (i)(2)(C): (1)
projects administered by local organizations that reflect the aims,
needs, and priorities of local communities in Syria; and (2) projects
that meet basic human needs in Syria, including drought relief; as-
sistance to refugees, internally displaced persons, and conflict vic-
tims; the distribution of food and medicine; and the provision of
health services.
The Committee directs that funds shall be made available for as-
sistance to organizations in Syria, only on an open and competitive
basis, to continue to strengthen the capability of Syrian civil society
organizations to address the immediate and long-term needs of the
Syrian people in a manner that supports the sustainability of such
organizations in implementing Syrian-led humanitarian and devel-
opment programs. Such funds shall be administered by the Bureau
of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of
State.
The Committee remains concerned about the lengthy displace-
ment of Syrians and the ongoing burden they face, as well as the
continued strain Syrian refugees are placing on host communities
in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq, among other countries. The
Committee urges the Department of State to continue to: (1) assist
host countries to expand their national systems to accommodate
refugee needs; (2) increase host country capacity to deliver basic
services to their own citizens; (3) strengthen the ability of local gov-
ernment institutions to respond to the refugee influx; (4) employ
policies and programs to close gaps in distribution of need-based
aid to at-risk minority populations; (5) ensure that refugees have
freedom of movement, ability to pursue legal status in host coun-
tries, meaningful access to economic opportunity and essential
services, and access to asylum and resettlement; and (6) support
returns only if they are safe, dignified, and voluntary, consistent
with the principle of non-refoulement.
Tunisia.—Subsection (j) includes language carried in the prior
year related to funding levels for Tunisia. Funds for Tunisia are al-
located according to the following table and subject to section 7019
of this Act:
TUNISIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Account Budget Authority
Development Assistance ................................................................................................................................. 40,000
Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. 45,000
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .................................................................................. 13,000
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International Military Education and Training ............................................................................................... 2,300
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TUNISIA—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Account Budget Authority
Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 85,000
Total ....................................................................................................................................................... 191,400
The Committee notes that a stable and viable democratic Tunisia
is critical to regional security. The Committee supports the govern-
ment of Tunisia’s efforts to continue improving the security situa-
tion in the country, democratic governance, and economic reform.
West Bank and Gaza.—Subsection (k) includes similar language
carried in the prior year regarding assistance for the West Bank
and Gaza.
The Committee recommendation includes $225,000,000 under
Economic Support Fund from this and prior Acts for humanitarian
and development programs in the West Bank and Gaza that help
address the needs of the Palestinian people, which may include
support for UNRWA. Such funds are subject to the conditions on
assistance of this Act and of section 1004(a) of the Taylor Force Act
(title X of division S of Public Law 115–141). In accordance with
the exceptions in the Taylor Force Act, the Committee directs that
assistance be made available for the East Jerusalem Hospital Net-
work, for wastewater projects, and for any other program, project,
or activity that provides vaccination to children.
Pursuant to subsection (k)(4), the Committee recommendation in-
cludes up to $50,000,000 for private sector partnerships for the
West Bank and Gaza should such funds be authorized.
Israelis and Palestinians.—The Committee reaffirms its commit-
ment to supporting United States actions that promote peace be-
tween Israel and the Palestinians. The Committee further reaf-
firms the long-standing bipartisan support for a negotiated two-
state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and that a lasting
two-state solution is essential to the achievement of long-term
peace and stability in the broader region. The Committee urges
both sides to refrain from unilateral steps that may jeopardize the
eventual possibility of a two-state solution and threaten to push
the parties even farther from the negotiating table.
The Committee notes with concern that the Administration has
not programmed the $75,000,000 appropriated under Economic
Support Fund in the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and
Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020. The Committee directs
that the fiscal year 2020 funds are to be notified and obligated in
addition to funds appropriated in the fiscal year 2021 Act.
Yemen.—Subsection (l) includes funds under Economic Support
Fund for stabilization efforts in Yemen. Additionally, funds are
made available under International Disaster Assistance and Migra-
tion and Refugee assistance to continue the provision of humani-
tarian assistance.
Reports
Subsection (a)—Egypt
Governance and human rights.—The certification and report re-
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ment of Egypt is taking, on a sustained and effective basis, steps
to: (1) advance democracy and human rights in Egypt, including to
govern democratically and protect religious minorities and the
rights of women, which are in addition to steps taken during the
previous calendar year for such purposes; (2) implement reforms
that protect freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful as-
sembly, including the ability of civil society organizations, human
rights defenders, and the media to function without interference;
(3) release political prisoners and provide detainees with due proc-
ess of law; (4) hold Egyptian security forces accountable, including
officers credibly alleged to have violated human rights; (5) inves-
tigate and prosecute cases of extrajudicial killings and forced dis-
appearances; (6) provide regular access for United States officials
to monitor assistance in areas where the assistance is used; (7) ad-
here to the separation of powers and the rule of law, including con-
stitutional limits on elected office and the role of the military in
governance; and (8) comply with United Nations Security Council
Resolution 2270 and other such resolutions regarding North Korea.
Military restructure.—The Committee directs that not later than
45 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall
consult with the Committees on Appropriations on any plan to re-
structure military assistance for Egypt.
End-use monitoring.—Not later than 180 days after enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary
of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional commit-
tees a report on Egypt’s compliance with end-user monitoring
agreements for the use of United States military equipment in the
Sinai, as identified in the GAO report ‘‘U.S. Government Should
Strengthen End-Use Monitoring and Human Rights Vetting for
Egypt’’ (April 2016).
American citizens.—The Committee notes with concern the treat-
ment of human rights defenders and political prisoners held in
Egypt and denounces the death of American citizen Mustafa
Kassem following years of unjust imprisonment. The Committee di-
rects the Secretary of State, not later than 45 days after enactment
of this Act, to submit a report to the appropriate congressional
committees on the treatment and conditions of political prisoners
in Egyptian custody as well as the steps taken to secure the release
of wrongfully detained American citizens from Egypt.
Religious freedom.—The Secretary of State shall submit a report
to the appropriate congressional committees on the steps the Egyp-
tian Government is taking to ensure proper treatment and justice
for Christian communities in Egypt. The report shall include infor-
mation on church restoration, Christian participation in govern-
ment, a history of persecution against Egyptian Christians, and the
status of Egyptian Christians being held in detention by the gov-
ernment.
Subsection (b)—Iran
Sanctions.—Pursuant to subsection (b)(2), the Secretary of State
shall report on Iran’s compliance with the Joint Comprehensive
Plan of Action (JCPOA) as well as on the status of United States
bilateral sanctions on Iran, the re-imposition and renewed enforce-
ment of secondary sanctions, and the impact such sanctions have
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Such report shall also include any entities involved in providing
significant support for the development of a ballistic missile by the
Government of Iran, including shipping and financing, and note
whether such entities are currently under United States sanctions.
The report shall be submitted in an unclassified form and contain
a classified annex if necessary.
Subsection (c)—Iraq
Religious minorities.—The Committee remains concerned for eth-
nic and religious minorities in Iraq and directs the Secretary of
State to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on the status of hu-
manitarian assistance for vulnerable and persecuted religious mi-
norities. Such report shall include information regarding the status
of restoring residential services such as water, electricity, sewage,
health, and education.
Security forces.—The Committee is concerned that the use of mi-
litias, instead of full-time professional Iraqi Security Forces, may
be hindering the return of families to the Ninewa Plain region of
Iraq and may be facilitating infiltration of the area by groups sup-
ported by the government of Iran. The Committee directs the Sec-
retary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on efforts
to integrate ethnic minorities in northern Iraq into the security
forces. Such report shall include the number of such persons inte-
grated into community police or similar forces.
United Nations Development Program (UNDP).—Not later than
45 days after enactment of this Act, the USAID Administrator
shall update the report on the status of the modified agreement be-
tween USAID and UNDP regarding assistance to Iraqis, particu-
larly religious and ethnic minorities, to enable them to return to
their homes in areas liberated from ISIS. One aim of the modified
agreement was to ensure that the United States contribution will
help the populations of liberated areas in Ninewa Province resume
normal lives by restoring community-prioritized services such as
water, electricity, sewage, health, and education. The Committee
continues to support assistance to religious and ethnic minorities,
to the maximum extent practicable, through indigenous aid and se-
curity organizations on the ground that have a proven track record
of supporting local communities.
Subsection (e)—Lebanon
Lebanon report.—The Committee continues to be concerned
about Hezbollah’s growing influence within the Government of Leb-
anon. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a re-
port to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 45 days
after enactment of this Act, on: (1) the extent of Hezbollah’s influ-
ence within such government, including the LAF; (2) what steps
are being taken to prevent the use of Lebanon as a safe haven for
terrorist groups; (3) the implementation of United Nations Security
Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701; (4) the prevention of building of
cross-border tunnels into Israel and weapons factories inside Leb-
anon; and (5) the risks associated with the reported development
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United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).—The Com-
mittee is concerned about UNIFIL’s ability to fulfill its mandate in
southern Lebanon to assist the Lebanese Armed Forces in estab-
lishing an area free of any armed personnel, assets and weapons
other than those of the government and of UNIFIL. Not later than
90 days after enactment of this Act, the Committee directs the Sec-
retary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions assessing UNIFIL’s efforts to detect tunnels built by
Hezbollah in the south of Lebanon and the steps the Secretary of
State and the United States Ambassador to the United Nations are
taking to urge the Security Council to sanction Hezbollah for viola-
tions of UNSCR 1701. The report should also include an assess-
ment of whether UNIFIL is complying with its new requirement to
increase its visible presence in southern Lebanon and oversee the
LAF’s accelerated deployment in southern Lebanon.
Subsection (i)—Syria
Refugees.—The Committee is concerned about the safety of Syr-
ian refugees who have returned, or may return, to Syria. Not later
than 90 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State
shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations a report detail-
ing the dangers Syrian refugees face and what the United States,
the United Nations, other nations, and international partners are
doing to alleviate suffering and secure the safety of returning refu-
gees.
Humanitarian assistance.—The Committee directs USAID to en-
sure humanitarian and other foreign assistance for Syrian sta-
bilization and reconstruction efforts is focused in democratic Syria
or areas of Syria not under the Assad regime’s control. The Sec-
retary of State and USAID Administrator shall submit a report to
the appropriate congressional committees, not later than 45 days
after enactment of this Act, containing a detailed assessment on
the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Syria, which shall in-
clude the following: (1) the challenges of access to areas of Syria
controlled by the Government of Syria or associated forces for pur-
poses of providing United States humanitarian assistance, includ-
ing assistance funded through multilateral institutions and inter-
national governmental organizations; (2) where such United States
humanitarian assistance has been able to be delivered in such
areas; (3) a description of where such United States humanitarian
assistance has been denied access in such areas; (4) how the United
States Government is working to improve access to such areas; (5)
the roles and responsibilities of United States allies and partners
and other countries in the region in ensuring access to such areas;
(6) how such United States humanitarian assistance and imple-
menting partners of such assistance are monitored and evaluated;
(7) the major challenges that the United States faces in monitoring
such United States humanitarian assistance and how the United
States is working to overcome such challenges; and (8) the strategy
of the United States to deliver humanitarian assistance to areas of
Syria controlled by the Government of Syria or associated forces
and in which the Government of Syria or associated forces is im-
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Yemen
Humanitarian needs.—The Committee remains concerned about
the significant humanitarian needs in Yemen and the lack of con-
sistent access to allow relief to be provided. Not later than 45 days
after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation
with the USAID Administrator, shall submit a report to the Com-
mittees on Appropriations that addresses delivery of humanitarian
assistance, including: (1) access for humanitarian organizations to
deliver assistance; (2) the capacity of Yemeni ports to receive com-
mercial and humanitarian goods; (3) other impediments to the de-
livery of assistance to populations in need; and (4) the conditions
required to transition from humanitarian assistance to longer-term
development assistance. The Committee also recognizes the impor-
tance of fuel to alleviating the humanitarian crisis, including access
into all Red Sea ports, which are critical lifelines for the Yemeni
population.
Section 7042 (Africa) includes language modified from the prior
year regarding assistance for Africa. The Committee acknowledges
that global development, diplomacy, and defense are pertinent to
protecting United States national security and advancing United
States policy toward Africa and notes the important role the coun-
tries of Africa play with respect to global security and stability. The
Committee also recognizes that the underlying causes of instability
and conflict in the region, including extreme poverty, poor health,
food insecurity, climate change, and environmental degradation,
are critical areas for United States involvement through foreign as-
sistance. The Secretary of State should prioritize issues affecting
the future of these countries and ensure adequate diplomatic and
assistance resources are made available to support the continent.
Africa counterterrorism.—The Committee continues to support
African counterterrorism initiatives such as the Partnership for Re-
gional East Africa Counterterrorism and the Trans-Sahara
Counterterrorism Partnership.
Boko Haram.—The Committee notes with concern the ongoing
attacks on civilians by Boko Haram. The Committee encourages
USAID to address the unique needs of these victims, especially
women and girls, in its programming and assist in their reintegra-
tion into communities.
Central African Republic.—The Committee encourages the Sec-
retary of State to provide robust support for the upcoming elections
in the Central African Republic recognizing the importance of the
country to the security and stability of the region.
Pursuant to subsection (c), the Committee provides $3,000,000
for a contribution for the Special Criminal Court. The recommenda-
tion directs these funds to victim and witness protection, investiga-
tive missions, and assistance for documentation, evidence manage-
ment, prosecution, and specialized training.
Counter Lord’s Resistance Army.—The Committee directs the De-
partment of State to make funds available for programs and activi-
ties in areas affected by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) con-
sistent with the goals of the Lord’s Resistance Army Disarmament
and Northern Uganda Recovery Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–172).
In addition, these funds may be used to expand programs to areas
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groups to address gaps in telecommunications, early warning sys-
tems, and psychosocial assistance.
Nigeria.—The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to
continue negotiations with the United Nations and the Government
of Nigeria on a handover protocol requiring children apprehended
by Nigerian security forces be transferred to civilian child protec-
tion authorities expeditiously and to publicly call on the Nigerian
Government to finalize, implement, and allow international over-
sight of such protocol.
Sahel.—The Committee notes with concern the increasing ter-
rorist attacks and violence against civilians in the Sahel region.
The Committee welcomes the appointment of a Special Envoy at
the Department of State to lead the diplomatic strategy and ad-
vance interagency efforts to address the crisis. Funds made avail-
able for Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso should also prioritize efforts
to counter violent extremism; integrate community peacebuilding
programs, including through inter-faith dialogue; and foster eco-
nomic opportunity and community resilience. The Committee be-
lieves that USAID and other international donors must remain fo-
cused on long-term development and governance needs of countries
in the Sahel in addition to addressing the current humanitarian
and security crisis.
Report
Sudan.—Pursuant to subsection (g), the Committee recommenda-
tion includes modified language regarding Sudan and directs the
Secretary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appro-
priations, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on ac-
tions being taken by the United States to support the transitional
government of Sudan to reform the economy, support civilian insti-
tutions and elections, and provide social services.
Section 7043 (East Asia and the Pacific) includes language modi-
fied from the prior year containing limitations, directives on assist-
ance, and authorities for diplomatic and development activities and
programs in East Asia and the Pacific.
Burma.—Pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(A), the Committee directs
funds be made available to: (1) promote rural economic develop-
ment including through microfinance programs; (2) increase oppor-
tunities for foreign direct investment by strengthening rule of law,
transparency, and accountability; and (3) investigate and document
allegations of ethnic cleansing and other gross human rights viola-
tions in Burma, including those committed against Rohingya peo-
ple in Rakhine State.
The United States Chief of Mission in Burma, in consultation
with the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and
Labor at the Department of State, shall be responsible for democ-
racy and human rights programs in Burma. The Committee ex-
pects that any new programs and activities initiated in fiscal year
2021 in Burma shall be subject to prior consultation with the ap-
propriate congressional committees.
Cambodia.—The Committee recommendation includes language
modified from the prior year containing directives on assistance
and a determination on providing assistance to the Government of
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and harassment of civil society and the political opposition in Cam-
bodia.
Hong Kong.—The Committee is concerned by the Government of
the PRC’s passage of a new national security law that further un-
dermines the autonomy and rule of law of Hong Kong and erodes
the freedoms of the people of Hong Kong. The Committee supports
Hong Kong’s autonomy and the fundamental rights of its people
that are protected under Hong Kong Basic Law, including the
rights to freedom of speech, of the press and of publication, and to
peacefully assemble and demonstrate. The Committee rec-
ommendation includes funds at not less than prior year levels for
democracy programs for Hong Kong.
Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Countering Chinese Influence
Fund.—The Committee believes that the United States is an en-
during Pacific power, and preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific
is a core interest of the United States. The Committee rec-
ommendation includes funding for the Countering Chinese Influ-
ence Fund to counter the strategic influence of the People’s Repub-
lic of China that challenges the core tenets of international peace,
security, and collaboration through destabilizing activities such as
illegal construction, militarization, and economic coercion.
The Committee supports the Department of State’s efforts to
monitor malign Chinese influence around the world and encourages
the Secretary of State to coordinate a whole-of-government re-
sponse.
The Committee recommendation supports the Global Cooperation
and Training Framework, which serves as a platform to support
public health, law enforcement, disaster relief, energy cooperation,
women’s empowerment, cyber security, media literacy, and good
governance.
The Committee supports the Asia EDGE initiative and encour-
ages the Department of State to continue prior year funding levels.
The Committee supports the Digital Connectivity and Cybersecu-
rity Partnership and encourages the Department of State to con-
tinue prior year funding levels.
The Committee encourages the promotion of secure wireless tech-
nologies and directs the Secretary of State and Secretary of the
Treasury to increase partner engagement at international bodies,
including international financial institutions, that set standards for
5th and future generation telecommunications infrastructure.
The Committee is concerned about Chinese efforts to expand the
use of their state-owned and state-sponsored 5G next generation
technologies and urges the Department of State, USAID, and the
DFC to focus on economic development projects that counter Chi-
nese influence and use of their technology especially in Africa and
South America.
Laos.—The Committee recommendation does not include funds to
negotiate or enter into an agreement with the Government of Laos
for the repatriation of any citizen, former citizen, national, or
former national of Laos who arrived in the United States before the
date of enactment of this Act.
North Korea.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
report to the appropriate congressional committees if the Secretary
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this Act is currently contributing materially to the malicious cyber-
intrusion capabilities of the Government of North Korea.
The Committee urges the Office of North Korean Human Rights,
in consultation with Korean American community organizations, to
identify Korean Americans who wish to be reunited with their fam-
ily in North Korea in anticipation of future reunions.
Pacific Islands.—The Committee recommendation includes funds
under titles III and IV to strengthen maritime security and combat
transnational crime, improve healthcare, mitigate and adapt to en-
vironment challenges, reduce disaster risk, promote economic de-
velopment, and strengthen democratic governance.
People’s Republic of China (PRC).—The Committee encourages
the Secretary of State to coordinate with the Department of Justice
to determine whether Chinese nationals associated with Confucius
Institutes operating on American college campuses qualify as for-
eign agents working on behalf of the Government of the PRC and
to review all active Confucius Institutes for compliance with visa
regulations and practices.
Philippines.—Pursuant to the determination required by sub-
section (f)(2)(A), the Secretary shall take into consideration wheth-
er the Government of the Philippines is taking effective steps to
promote human rights and strengthen accountability mechanisms
through: (1) establishing the rule of law and a judicial system capa-
ble of investigating and prosecuting army personnel who are
credibly alleged to have committed or abetted extrajudicial execu-
tions, forced disappearances, and other gross violations of human
rights; (2) strengthening government institutions working to elimi-
nate such crimes; (3) implementing a policy of promoting army per-
sonnel who demonstrate professionalism and respect for human
rights; and (4) monitoring that the Armed Forces of the Philippines
and paramilitary groups under its control are not engaging in acts
of intimidation or violence against journalists, human rights de-
fenders, indigenous persons, labor and civic leaders and activists,
and critics of the government. The required report shall include a
detailed justification for such determination.
The Committee continues to direct the Department of State to
strictly monitor United States assistance, including funding pro-
vided under Foreign Military Financing Program and International
Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, made available for the
Philippines with respect to human rights, abuses or violence
against journalists or human rights activists, and the account-
ability and professionalism of security forces personnel.
South Korea.—The Committee urges the Secretary of State to en-
gage in good faith negotiations with the Government of South
Korea for a fair and equitable five-year Special Measures Agree-
ment.
Timor-Leste.—The Committee directs the Department of State
and USAID to assess the impact of major Chinese investment in
the Tasi Mane project in Timor-Leste on United States strategic in-
terests and to consult with the appropriate congressional commit-
tees on mitigating negative impacts.
Vietnam.—The Committee recommendation does not include
funds to negotiate or enter into an agreement with the Government
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tional of Vietnam who arrived in the United States before July 12,
1995.
Reports
Subsection (c)—Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Countering Chinese
Influence Fund
Chinese misinformation.—The Committee is concerned by Chi-
nese misinformation efforts against the United States in the Indo-
Pacific region and directs the Secretary of State, in coordination
with the USAID Administrator, to submit a report to the appro-
priate congressional committees, not later than 45 days after enact-
ment of this Act, on United States efforts to counter such nar-
ratives.
Indo-Pacific climate security.—The Committee directs the Sec-
retary of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator and
other relevant agencies, to develop and submit an Indo-Pacific cli-
mate security report to the Committees on Appropriations not later
than 90 days after enactment of this Act. Such report shall include
an assessment of how climate impacts the Indo-Pacific Strategy
and its implementation in the long-term and a plan on how to miti-
gate such impacts through diplomatic, security, and development
engagements including the utilization of additional resources.
Maritime security.—The Committee is concerned by continued
unauthorized Chinese fishing boat incursions in the Indo-Pacific re-
gion and directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enact-
ment of this Act, on the use of funds provided under titles III and
IV for maritime security activities to counter unauthorized Chinese
fishing boat incursions and how such activities support the strategy
on strengthening maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Subsection (e)—People’s Republic of China
Uighur human rights.—The Committee directs the Secretary of
State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to submit
a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90
days after enactment of this Act, on the human rights situation of
the Uighur people and other ethnic Muslim minorities within the
Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Ningxia Hui Autonomous
Region of the PRC. Such report shall address PRC efforts to re-
press ethnic Muslim minorities and provide an assessment of the
activities of international financial institutions in such autonomous
regions.
Subsection (f)—Philippines
Security forces.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 45 days after enactment of this Act, assessing the extent to
which the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippines Na-
tional Police are respecting human rights and the rule of law.
Visiting Forces Agreement.—The Committee directs the Secretary
of State to submit a report to the appropriate congressional com-
mittees, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, on the
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steps if the Government of Philippines officially withdraws from or
renegotiates the 1999 Visiting Forces Agreement.
Section 7044 (South and Central Asia) includes language modi-
fied from the prior year containing limitations, directives, and au-
thorities for diplomatic and development activities and programs in
South and Central Asia and for regional programs.
Afghanistan.—The Committee recognizes the fragile nature of
the United States peace agreement with the Taliban and the uncer-
tainty of ongoing intra-Afghan negotiations. The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to ensure the meaningful inclusion of Afghan
women in the peace process and to prioritize the rights of women
and girls in any intra-Afghan political settlement.
The Committee notes the critical importance of continued sup-
port for higher education programs in Afghanistan. The Committee
directs the Secretary of State to continue funding for American-
style co-educational higher education institutions in Kabul, includ-
ing for the costs of security and operations and the establishment
of an endowment for such institutions.
Bangladesh.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State and
USAID Administrator to prioritize humanitarian assistance to help
displaced Rohingya who have fled from Burma to Bangladesh.
The Committee directs that funds made available by this Act for
assistance for Bangladesh include programs to improve labor condi-
tions in readymade garment, shrimp, and fish industries.
India.—The Committee is concerned with the deterioration of
human rights and religious freedoms in India, including in Jammu
and Kashmir, and the recent addition of religion as a factor in the
naturalization process.
Pakistan.—The Committee recommendation includes funding
under titles III and IV for Pakistan pursuant to the terms and con-
ditions of section 7044(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Oper-
ations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019.
Sri Lanka.—The Committee is concerned about the recent ac-
tions of newly elected and appointed government officials in Sri
Lanka and the roll-back of UN commitments with respect to
United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution (A/HCR/RES/30/
1) of October 2015.
The Committee recommendation continues limitations on assist-
ance for Sri Lanka and requires the Secretary of State to deter-
mine and report to the Committees on Appropriations that the gov-
ernment is taking certain actions to uphold human rights, resolve
cases of missing persons, and promote reconciliation between eth-
nic and religious groups, prior to the obligation of funds.
The Committee directs that programming for Sri Lanka shall be
subject to the regular notification procedures of the Committees on
Appropriations.
Regional programs.—The Committee recommendation supports
border stabilization and development programs between Afghani-
stan, Pakistan, and the Central Asian countries.
Reports
Subsection (a)—Afghanistan
Personnel.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to sub-
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after enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter until Sep-
tember 30, 2021, to the Committees on Appropriations detailing by
agency the number of personnel present in Afghanistan under
COM authority per section 3927 of title 22, United States Code, at
the end of the 90 day period preceding the submission of such re-
port. The report shall also include the number of locally employed
staff and contractors supporting United States Embassy operations
in Afghanistan during the reporting period.
Peace negotiations.—The Committee directs the Secretary of
State to submit a report, in classified form if necessary, not later
than 30 days after enactment of this Act and every 90 days until
September 30, 2021, to the Committees on Appropriations detailing
the status of intra-Afghan peace negotiations. Such report shall
contain information regarding impacts to foreign assistance pro-
grams and the presence of diplomatic and development personnel
in Afghanistan.
SIVs.—The Committee recommendation includes continued sup-
port for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program and di-
rects the Secretary of State to submit a report, not later than 45
days after enactment of this Act, to the Committees on Appropria-
tions on the status of such program and the Department’s progress
on meeting the conditions as described in section 7076(b) of the De-
partment of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Ap-
propriations Act, 2019.
Subsection (b)—Bangladesh
Human rights.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
submit a report, not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act,
to the Committees on Appropriations on the extent to which the
government of Bangladesh is supporting human rights; imple-
menting policies to protect freedom of expression, association, and
religion, as well as due process of law; and ensuring free, fair, and
participatory elections.
India
Human rights.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
submit a report, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act,
to the Committees on Appropriations on what steps the Depart-
ment of State has taken to address the deterioration of human
rights and religious freedom in India and a strategy to engage the
government of India on these issues. Such report shall also contain
the extent to which the Government of India is supporting human
rights and implementing policies to protect freedom of expression,
association, and religion, as well as due process of law.
Subsection (d)—Pakistan
Child marriage.—The Committee is concerned with recent court
rulings regarding child marriage in Pakistan. The Committee di-
rects the Secretary of State to submit a report, not later than 90
days after enactment of this Act, to the Committees on Appropria-
tions detailing current laws and practices regarding child marriage
and what steps the Department of State has taken to address this
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Subsection (f)—Regional Programs
Democratic values.—The Committee is concerned with the dete-
rioration of secular, democratic values in South Asian countries
whose strengths have included respect for minority religious
groups. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a
report, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, to the
appropriate congressional committees on the status of religious
freedom and democratic values in the countries of South Asia.
Section 7045 (Latin America and the Caribbean) includes lan-
guage modified from the prior year regarding programs and fund-
ing for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Committee directs the Department of State to ensure that
any assistance provided to the governments of Guatemala, Hon-
duras, El Salvador, Mexico, non-governmental organizations, or
international organizations for operations in Mexico and Central
America is utilized to advance health and development, strengthen
protections, and uphold the rule of law and not for the purpose of
justifying the implementation of programs that limit access to pro-
tection in the United States, including any Asylum Cooperative
Agreements.
Bolivia.—The Committee directs that none of the funds appro-
priated by this Act and made available for assistance for Bolivia be
used to impede free, fair, and peaceful elections in Bolivia.
Brazil.—The Committee expresses concern over the current situ-
ation in Brazil. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
press the government of Brazil to implement effective measures to
halt extrajudicial killings by Brazilian state security agents, inves-
tigate and prosecute the killings of activists, comply with inter-
national human rights norms, and ensure the stability and support
of the legislative and judicial branches of government.
The Committee is concerned about reports that the safety and
wellbeing of indigenous peoples and Afro-Brazilian communities
are being adversely impacted by the Growth in the America’s Ini-
tiative. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to urge par-
ticipating countries to consult with affected indigenous peoples and
communities, as required under international law, and to take ap-
propriate steps to mitigate any environmental and human rights
impacts of such initiative, particularly as it impacts the Amazon.
Central America.—Pursuant to subsection (a), not less than
$519,885,000 of the funds appropriated by this Act shall be made
available for assistance for countries in Central America, of which
not less than $420,790,000 shall be for assistance for El Salvador,
Guatemala, and Honduras. Such funds shall be prioritized for pro-
grams and activities that address the key factors that contribute to
the migration of unaccompanied, undocumented minors to the
United States, and such funds shall be made available for global
health, humanitarian, development, democracy, border security,
and law enforcement programs, including for the prevention of vio-
lence against women and girls and to combat corruption and impu-
nity. Assistance for Central America shall be allocated according to
the following table and in accordance with section 7019 of this Act:
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ASSISTANCE FOR CENTRAL AMERICA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Country/Program/Activity Budget Authority
Development Assistance:
El Salvador ............................................................................................................................................ 70,000
of which, National Commission for the Search of Persons Disappeared in the Context of the
Armed Conflict ......................................................................................................................... 1,000
Guatemala ............................................................................................................................................. 65,650
Honduras ............................................................................................................................................... 65,140
Nicaragua .............................................................................................................................................. 10,000
of which, Democracy and Rule of Law ........................................................................................ 10,000
USAID Central America Regional .......................................................................................................... 4,860
Subtotal, Development Assistance ...................................................................................... 215,650
Economic Support Fund:
State Western Hemisphere Regional Central America Regional Security Initiative ............................. 115,000
Subtotal, Economic Support Fund ....................................................................................... 115,000
Combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (non-add, Development Assistance/Economic Support
Fund) .......................................................................................................................................................... [20,000]
Inter-American Foundation ............................................................................................................................. 10,000
of which, Northern Triangle .................................................................................................................. 10,000
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement:
State Western Hemisphere Regional Central America Regional Security Initiative ............................. 155,000
of which, Sec. 7045(a) Offices of Attorneys General & other entities and activities to combat
corruption and impunity .......................................................................................................... 45,000
of which, Costa Rica .................................................................................................................... 32,500
Subtotal, International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .............................. 155,000
Subtotal—Central America Regional Security Initiative (non-add) ............................................ 270,000
[CARSI, Northern Triangle] .................................................................................................. [210,000]
Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining and Related Programs:
Panama ................................................................................................................................................. 500
Subtotal, Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining and Related Program ................................ 500
International Military Education and Training:
Costa Rica ............................................................................................................................................. 725
Other Central America ........................................................................................................................... 3,110
Subtotal, International Military Education and Training ............................................................. 3,835
Foreign Military Financing Program:
Belize ..................................................................................................................................................... 1,000
Costa Rica ............................................................................................................................................. 7,500
El Salvador ............................................................................................................................................ 0
Guatemala ............................................................................................................................................. 0
Honduras ............................................................................................................................................... 0
Panama ................................................................................................................................................. 2,000
State Western Hemisphere Regional ..................................................................................................... 9,400
Subtotal, Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................. 19,900
Total, Central America ........................................................................................................ 519,885
The Committee notes with concern that the Administration redi-
rected a majority of funds appropriated in fiscal year 2018 for as-
sistance for El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras and has failed
to obligate the majority of funds appropriated for such assistance
in fiscal year 2019. Delay in the delivery of such assistance under-
mines United States national security interest in addressing the
conditions that lead to poverty, violence, and migration in the re-
gion. The Committee directs the Secretary of State and USAID Ad-
ministrator to obligate and expend funds appropriated by this Act,
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Funds made available for assistance for Central America under
Development Assistance and Economic Support Fund shall include
support for poverty and violence reduction efforts, such as commu-
nity-driven development, rural development for small scale and
subsistence farmers, and programs targeting at-risk youth.
Pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(A), not less than $45,000,000 shall
be for support of offices of Attorneys General to combat corruption
and impunity in such countries, particularly special prosecutorial
units dedicated to anti-corruption, money laundering, financial
crimes, human rights crimes, asset forfeitures, and criminal anal-
ysis. In addition, such funds shall be for support of other entities
to combat corruption and impunity provided they are autonomous
and able to actively assist in the investigation and prosecution of
high-level cases. Within the total, not less than $10,000,000 shall
be provided through USAID to civil society organizations for efforts
to increase government oversight and advance human rights and
anti-corruption initiatives in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Sal-
vador, not less than $3,000,000 should be made available for sup-
port of the special Prosecutor’s Against Impunity (FECI) in Guate-
mala, not less than $500,000 shall be made available to the Guate-
malan Human Rights Ombudsman’s Office (Procuraduria de los
Derechos Humanos), and not less than $3,500,000 should be made
available for support of the Specialized Prosecutor’s Unit Against
Networks of Corruption (UFERCO), including for support of inter-
national advisors.
Within the funds provided for assistance for El Salvador, the rec-
ommendation includes not less than $1,000,000 for support of the
National Commission for the Search of Persons Disappeared during
the Armed Conflict in El Salvador. Section 7034(b)(2) of this Act di-
rects that not less than $10,000,000 shall be made available for
DNA forensic technology to combat human trafficking in Central
America and Mexico.
The Committee recommendation includes not less than
$20,000,000 for programs in the Northern Triangle to: (1) create
and expand primary and secondary school-based and community-
based sexual and gender-based violence prevention programming;
(2) enhance the capacity of police, judicial systems, and child pro-
tection systems to identify, investigate, and prosecute cases of sex-
ual and gender-based violence and protect survivors through in-
creased personnel, equipment, geographic coverage, and training;
and (3) create and expand locally available medical, mental health,
legal services, and shelters for sexual and gender-based violence
survivors in rural and urban areas. Additionally, such funds should
only support those governments and agencies where evidence
shows that officials are committed to accountable, civilian policing
and support broad institutional reforms that can have a positive ef-
fect on the policing structure, including evidence-based initiatives
to improve police capacity to prevent violence, investigate crimes,
including those of sexual and gender-based violence, and enhance
community relations.
Pursuant to subsection (a)(2)(A), 50 percent of the assistance for
each of the central governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and
Honduras made available under Economic Support Fund and under
title IV of this Act shall be withheld from obligation until the Sec-
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