House Report 117-84 — State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2022
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House Report 117–84, the report of the Committee on Appropriations on the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill, 2022, dated July 6, 2021, in the 117th Congress, 1st Session, together with minority views. It explains the bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022. The Committee recommendation totals $62,242,000,000 in new discretionary budget authority. Sections address diplomatic security and staffing, multilateral cooperation, and COVID–19 response and recovery. The minority views, signed by Kay Granger and Harold Rogers, discuss amendments defeated in the Committee, including one on the Green Climate Fund.
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117TH CONGRESS REPORT
" HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES !
1st Session 117–84
STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2022
JULY 6, 2021.—Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of
the Union and ordered to be printed
Ms. LEE of California, from the Committee on Appropriations,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
together with
MINORITY VIEWS
[To accompany H.R. 4373]
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, 2022, and for other purposes.
INDEX TO BILL AND REPORT
Page Number
Bill Report
Overview ..................................................................................................... ........ 3
Title I—Department of State and Related Agency:
Department of State:
Administration of Foreign Affairs ..................................................... 2 9
Diplomatic Programs .......................................................................... 2 10
Consular and Border Security Programs .......................................... 6 18
Capital Investment Fund ................................................................... 6 19
Office of Inspector General ................................................................. 6 20
Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs ................................ 7 20
Representation Expenses ................................................................... 8 23
Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials .................................... 8 23
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance ......................... 8 24
Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service ..................... 9 26
Repatriation Loans Program Account ............................................... 9 26
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan ................................. 9 26
International Center, Washington, District of Columbia ................ 10 27
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund 10 27
International Organizations:
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45–016
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Page Number
Bill Report
Contributions to International Organizations .................................. 10 27
Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities ................. 11 29
International Commissions:
International Boundary and Water Commission, United States
and Mexico ....................................................................................... 14 30
American Sections, International Commissions ............................... 15 31
International Fisheries Commissions ................................................ 16 32
Related Agency
United States Agency for Global Media ............................................ 16 33
International Broadcasting Operations ..................................... 16 33
Broadcasting Capital Improvements .......................................... 18 35
Related Programs
The Asia Foundation .......................................................................... 19 36
United States Institute of Peace ........................................................ 19 36
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund .............. 19 36
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program ...................................... 19 37
Israeli Arab Scholarship Program ..................................................... 20 37
East-West Center ................................................................................ 20 37
Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement ....................... 21 37
National Endowment for Democracy ................................................. 21 37
Other Commissions
Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad .... 21 38
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom .... 22 39
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe ....................... 22 39
Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of
China ................................................................................................ 23 39
United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission 23 39
Title II—United States Agency for International Development:
Funds Appropriated to the President
Operating Expenses ..................................................................... 24 40
Capital Investment Fund ............................................................ 25 42
Office of Inspector General ......................................................... 25 43
Title III— Bilateral Economic Assistance:
Funds Appropriated to the President
Global Health Programs .............................................................. 26 43
Development Assistance .............................................................. 28 49
International Disaster Assistance .............................................. 28 55
Transition Initiatives ................................................................... 29 56
Complex Crises Fund .................................................................. 30 57
Economic Support Fund .............................................................. 30 57
Democracy Fund .......................................................................... 30 59
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ..................... 31 60
Department of State
Migration and Refugee Assistance ............................................. 32 61
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance
Fund .......................................................................................... 33 63
Independent Agencies
Peace Corps .................................................................................. 34 64
Millennium Challenge Corporation ............................................ 35 64
Inter-American Foundation ........................................................ 36 65
United States African Development Foundation ...................... 36 66
Department of the Treasury
International Affairs Technical Assistance ................................ 37 66
Debt Restructuring ...................................................................... 38 67
Title IV—International Security Assistance:
Department of State
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ........... 39 67
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Pro-
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grams ......................................................................................... 40 71
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Page Number
Bill Report
Peacekeeping Operations ............................................................ 42 72
Funds Appropriated to the President
International Military Education and Training ........................ 43 73
Foreign Military Financing Program ......................................... 44 73
Title V—Multilateral Assistance:
Funds Appropriated to the President
International Organizations and Programs ............................... 47 75
International Financial Institutions .................................................. 48 77
Global Environment Facility ....................................................... 48 77
Contribution to the Green Climate Fund .................................. 48 77
Contribution to the Clean Technology Fund ............................. 48 77
Contribution to the International Bank for Reconstruction
and Development ...................................................................... 48 78
Contribution to the International Development Association ... 49 78
Contribution to the Asian Development Fund .......................... 49 78
Contribution to the African Development Bank ....................... 49 78
Contribution to the African Development Fund ........................ 50 78
Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural De-
velopment .................................................................................. 50 79
Contribution to the International Monetary Fund ................... 50 79
Title VI—Export and Investment Assistance:
Export-Import Bank of the United States ........................................ 51 79
United States International Development Finance Corporation .... 54 80
Trade and Development Agency ........................................................ 58 83
Title VII—General Provisions 59 83
Summary of Committee Recommendation
The Committee recommendation for fiscal year (FY) 2022 for the
activities under the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on State, For-
eign Operations, and Related Programs totals $62,242,000,000 in
new discretionary budget authority, which is $6,737,000 above the
fiscal year 2021 enacted level and $62,592,000 below the fiscal year
2022 request. The funding included in this bill underscores the
need for parity between diplomacy, development, and defense fund-
ing as integral parts of national security and to begin providing the
resources necessary to strengthen our foreign policy agencies and
institutions to meet the myriad of global challenges faced by the
United States.
SUMMARY TABLE: AMOUNTS IN NEW BUDGET AUTHORITY
FY 2022 Budget FY 2022 Committee
Title FY 2021 Enacted Request Recommendation
Title I—Department of State and Related Agency .................. 16,681,288,000 18,190,206,000 18,044,082,000
Title II—United States Agency for International Development 1,711,447,000 1,862,647,000 1,790,618,000
Title III—Bilateral Economic Assistance .................................. 26,488,952,000 29,643,912,000 29,625,912,000
Title IV—International Security Assistance ............................. 9,004,028,000 9,183,893,000 9,034,028,000
Title V—Multilateral Assistance .............................................. 2,040,819,000 3,630,134,000 4,098,560,000
Title VI—Export and Investment Assistance ........................... 159,000,000 228,800,000 223,800,000
Title VII—General Provisions .................................................... ¥155,411,000 ¥435,000,000 ¥575,000,000
Total ................................................................................. 55,505,000,000 62,304,592,000 62,242,000,000
DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND STAFFING RESOURCES
The Committee continues to prioritize the safety and security of
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Only a capable and diverse Department of State and United
States Agency for International Development (USAID), with well-
staffed embassies and missions, can effectively represent the inter-
ests of the United States abroad. The Committee appreciates the
early steps the Administration and the Secretary of State have
taken to ensure that the United States foreign policy workforce re-
flects the richness and diversity of America itself and urges ac-
countability in reaching their stated goals. The Committee rec-
ommendation includes sufficient resources to enable the Adminis-
tration to restore and expand the Department of State and
USAID’s Foreign Service Officer Corps and Civil Service workforce.
The Committee emphasizes that resources are available for req-
uisite training, support, and security costs associated with these
positions.
The Committee notes that the Commerce, Justice, Science, and
Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022 directs the Attorney
General to implement training programs 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 offi-
cers 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
Diplomatic Security and the civilian entities that provide security
funded by this Act are considered federal law enforcement officers
and Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers partner organiza-
tions. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to adopt and
follow the training programs implemented by the Attorney General,
and to make such training a requirement for its federal law en-
forcement officers and any contractors providing security. The
Committee further directs the Secretary of State to brief the Com-
mittees on Appropriations on their efforts relating to training not
later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act. In addi-
tion, the Committee directs the Assistant Secretary of State for
Diplomatic Security, to the extent that they have not already done
so, to develop policies and procedures to submit their use of force
data to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)’s National Use
of Force Data Collection database. The Committee further directs
the Secretary of State to brief the Committees on Appropriations
not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act on their cur-
rent efforts to tabulate use of force data.
MULTILATERAL COOPERATION
The Committee recommendation affirms support for multilateral
organizations for galvanizing cooperation and coordination in tack-
ling some of the world’s most difficult challenges, which maximizes
the use of United States tax dollars. Disease, climate change, dis-
placement, conflict, disasters, terrorism, and economic strife threat-
en the security, safety, and well-being of Americans at home and
abroad. The recommendation supports the United States fulfilling
our commitments to these institutions, including arrears to certain
organizations, to strengthen our global partnerships and restore
our credibility as an engaged, committed partner.
By investing in multilateral partnerships, the United States ad-
vances its own interests while leveraging contributions from other
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donors. When United States leadership is absent, it opens the door
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for influences such as from Russia and the People’s Republic of
China (PRC) that undermine democratic governance and entice de-
veloping countries to accept development deals that risk
unsustainable debt and further poverty. The Committee believes
working through global partnerships toward the goals of peace and
prosperity for all people, such as those detailed in the United Na-
tions Sustainable Development Goals, brings greater country own-
ership and shared sustainable progress. The Committee directs the
Secretary of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator
and other United States assistance agencies, to submit a report to
the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 180 days after
enactment of this Act, on how the United States is contributing to
the achievement of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals
by 2030.
COVID–19 RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
The global experience of the COVID–19 pandemic has reinforced
the interrelated nature of all nations and underscored that the
safety of United States citizens is dependent on the strength of
every nations’ global health system. The world’s health systems are
only as strong as the weakest link. The Committee proposes to take
a holistic approach to global health recognizing the importance of
a strong health system in low- and middle-income countries as nec-
essary 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 preven-
tion, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious and non-com-
municable diseases. Success in one area of global health supports
progress against other diseases.
The Committee recommendation makes a strong commitment to
a global health architecture where every country has the systems
and policies to proactively respond to, and mitigate, emerging
health threats. In addition, the Committee recommendation pro-
vides a renewed commitment to development and the economic se-
curity of countries seeking to recover from the ravages of the pan-
demic including closed schools, lost livelihoods, and rising levels of
gender-based violence and discrimination.
The Committee provided additional resources to respond to the
global pandemic through the Coronavirus Preparedness and Re-
sponse Supplemental Appropriations Act (Public Law 116–123, the
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Public Law
116–136), and the FY2021 Omnibus Appropriations Act (Public
Law 116–260). In combination with the resources made available
by the American Rescue Plan Act (Public Law 117–2), the United
States is better equipped to prevent the spread of the coronavirus,
treat and care for those affected, and build better systems to pre-
vent future pandemics.
The Committee is concerned about the transparency of the dis-
tribution plan for the resources provided and reaffirms the need to
program such funds in an equitable and accountable way. The
Committee directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the
USAID Administrator and other relevant United States govern-
ment agencies, to keep the Committees on Appropriations informed
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on the use and prioritization of such programming and expects
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agencies to adhere to the operating and spend plan requirements
applicable to funds appropriated for fiscal year 2021 when pro-
gramming emergency funds such as through the American Rescue
Plan Act. The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to en-
sure such programming is inclusive of all affected communities es-
pecially marginalized groups, such as LGBTQI+ individuals, that
may experience barriers in access to government services.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
The Committee believes diversity and inclusion in the foreign
policy workforce as well as the programs supported by this Act
must be a leading priority. Increasing access and participation for
minorities and those less represented in diplomatic and develop-
ment not only better reflects the unique makeup of the American
people, it also brings a wide range of experiences, cultures, and his-
tories to better understand the complexities and similarities that
exist within the global world. The Committee provides resources for
agencies such as the Department of State, USAID, Peace Corps,
the Export-Import Bank, and the United States International De-
velopment Finance Corporation to prioritize initiatives aimed at
making real and sustainable progress in diversifying our foreign
policy workforce.
NORTHERN TRIANGLE
The Committee supports the renewed diplomatic focus and call
for resources to address the urgent needs of the Northern Triangle
countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. The halt in
United States assistance during the previous Administration not
only impeded progress on addressing the root causes of migration,
it cost critical time and credibility needed to make progress on
human rights, economic opportunity, combating corruption, and up-
holding the rule of law. The Committee recommendation provides
the resources, as well as accountability requirements for progress
and long-lasting impact, particularly on fighting corruption and im-
punity in the region.
ENVIRONMENT
The Committee agrees with the Administration’s prioritization of
environment and climate change as an existential threat to our na-
tion and the planet. Climate change negatively impacts vulnerable
and marginalized communities disproportionately and is a direct
threat to the investments made by this Act to improve living condi-
tions and protect United States national interests. The Committee
recommendation provides resources to reassert United States lead-
ership in this space through both bilateral and multilateral mecha-
nisms, including the Green Climate Fund.
DEMOCRACY
The Committee shares the Administration’s commitment to
strengthening and preserving democracies worldwide. The Com-
mittee also acknowledges the shortcomings in our own democracy
and how these issues warrant sincere reflection on our core values
and role as a leader in democracy promotion. Acknowledging these
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challenges here at home has made our democracy more resilient
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despite efforts both domestic and foreign to damage our democratic
institutions through disinformation and violence. Our democracy
will continue to be tested, but by addressing and growing from
these challenges, we have shown that democracies can still deliver
a better way of life than that of authoritarian regimes that assail
human rights and freedoms to consolidate corrupt power for self-
serving gains. The Committee recommendation reflects our stead-
fast commitment to all those that believe in the democratic system
of governance.
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, sow fear, and centralize corrupt power, the
United States must exert leadership globally to foster more toler-
ance and compassion and uphold our core values.
SECURITY PROGRAMS
The Committee continues its focus on supporting programs that
are critical to the national security interests of the United States
and remains committed to the security of our allies and partners.
Security assistance efforts worldwide counter violent extremism,
terrorism, narcotics trafficking, poaching, and weapons prolifera-
tion. Such efforts help provide stability by supporting law enforce-
ment training, peacekeeping, demining, weapons destruction, and
border control. Security assistance also furthers our core values
through governance programs strengthening rule of law, judicial
reform, and combatting corruption. The Committee recommenda-
tion 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 re-
newed Russian aggression.
RESULTS, OVERSIGHT, TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
The diplomatic engagement and foreign assistance accounts
funded in this Act support vital programs that save lives and ad-
dress the root causes of suffering, forced migration, and conflict.
The Committee recognizes that an effective foreign assistance pro-
gram must set transparent goals and measure progress toward
those goals in tangible ways. Data-driven results should be the
yardstick for measuring the success of United States assistance
programs, and sufficient resource levels are provided to measure
and collect such results. To this end, effective foreign aid program-
ming must consider the host country context, especially govern-
ment policies that affect sectors in which United States assistance
operates, and also include host country input as appropriate. It
must also consider the private sector, including foreign capital and
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trade flows, as well as assistance provided by other donors, both of-
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ficial and unofficial. Partnership with host countries is essential to
implementing programs with effective and sustainable impacts.
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.
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.
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.
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 continues to stress its expectation that the De-
partment of State, USAID, and the other international affairs
agencies under the jurisdiction of this Act will prudently, and in a
timely fashion, obligate the funds appropriated by the fiscal year
2022 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Pro-
grams Appropriations Act, and prior Acts, during their periods of
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availability.
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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 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. Conditions placed
on assistance to central governments should affect programs that
directly benefit the central ministries or government institutions
and seek to avoid penalizing vulnerable people who are dependent
on social services provided by the government.
The Committee believes strongly that women’s health is
foundational to thriving families and communities and is a central
human right. As such, the recommendation modifies unnecessary
restrictions on family planning and health funding. The Committee
has moved family planning language policy provisions, formerly
under the Global Health Programs (GHP) account and in various
sections in prior Acts, to the Global Health general provision (sec-
tion 7058) in this Act.
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.
The Committee believes the funds provided by this Act are essen-
tial for addressing the challenges facing America’s national security
as well as confronting the inequities in the world perpetuated by
poverty and disease. The Committee recommendation prioritizes
strategic investments in diplomacy, development, and security and
reasserts the civilian aspects of our foreign policy. By providing
sufficient 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
Affairs provides funds for the broad range of activities necessary to
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support the operations and activities of more than 275 diplomatic
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and consular posts in 190 countries. The Committee recommends
a total of $13,204,500,000 for the activities of the Department of
State in fiscal year 2022. Of the total amount provided,
$13,045,600,000 is appropriated as discretionary funds by this Act
and $158,900,000 is appropriated as mandatory funds by the For-
eign Service Act of 1980.
Embassy security.—The Committee recommendation provides
$6,071,348,000 for embassy security, which is the same as the fis-
cal year 2021 enacted level and $12,300,000 above the fiscal year
2022 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 ........................................................................................................................ $4,075,899
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 1,995,449
Total, Embassy Security ........................................................................................................................ 6,071,348
DIPLOMATIC PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $9,170,013,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 9,490,672,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 9,476,977,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +306,964,000
Change from request ................................................................... ¥13,695,000
The Committee recommendation includes $9,476,977,000 for Dip-
lomatic Programs, including up to $4,075,899,000 for Worldwide
Security Protection (WSP).
Funds made available under this heading are allocated in the fol-
lowing manner:
Human resources.—The Committee recommendation includes
$3,216,871,000 for human resources, of which $661,240,000 is for
WSP. Funds support American salaries at overseas and domestic
United States diplomatic missions.
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 that the operating plan required by section 7061 of the Act
include funding and projected hiring levels for mid-level Foreign
Service Officers.
Diplomatic policy and support.—The Committee recommendation
includes $956,538,000 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
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of the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues to carry out the re-
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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
$3,463,425,000 for security programs, of which $3,414,659,000 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.
Worldwide Security Protection
The Committee recommendation includes $4,075,899,000 for
WSP, of which $661,240,000 is for Human Resources and
$3,414,659,000 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.
Report
Additional security measures.—The Secretary shall evaluate and
report to the Committees on Appropriations not later than 180
days after enactment of this Act on the feasibility of using new
technologies, including high-resolution radar systems, to supple-
ment existing perimeter security systems to counter and deter on-
going threats, and the provision of additional protective equipment
to embassy personnel, including quickly deployable armored shields
and protective vests. The report may be submitted in classified
form if necessary.
Diversity and Inclusion of the United States Foreign Policy Work-
force and Programs
The Committee is profoundly concerned by the chronic and en-
trenched lack of diversity and inclusion in the Department of State
workforce, and believes that building a workforce that represents
all Americans is of vital importance for our nation—at home and
abroad. The Committee is encouraged by the early actions taken by
the Secretary of State, including the appointment of a Chief Diver-
sity and Inclusion Officer and the establishment of the Office of Di-
versity and Inclusion, and is looking forward to the submission of
a comprehensive diversity and inclusion strategy by the Biden-Har-
ris Administration, including benchmarks for measuring progress.
Building a more diverse and inclusive Department of State will be
a multi-year effort, and the Committee recommendation includes
the following recommendations for fiscal year 2022:
Collection of Department of State Workforce Data.—The Com-
mittee directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Di-
rector of the Office of Personnel Management and the Director of
the Office of Management and Budget, to submit a report to the
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enactment of this Act, on the Department of State’s workforce data
that includes disaggregated demographic data and other informa-
tion regarding the diversity of the workforce of Department of
State. Such report shall include the following data to the maximum
extent practicable and permissible by law: (1) demographic data of
Department of State workforce disaggregated by grade or grade-
equivalent; (2) assessment of agency compliance with the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission Management Directive 715;
and (3) data on the overall number of individuals who are part of
the workforce, including all civil service and Foreign Service per-
sonnel, personnel under personal services contracts, and Locally
Employed staff at the Department of State. The report shall also
include a list of all workforce diversity activities and initiatives and
associated funding levels. The report shall be published on a pub-
licly available website of the Department of State in a searchable
database format.
Workforce diversification.—The recommendation includes an ad-
ditional $12,500,000 for certain workforce diversification programs
at the Department of State, including $12,000,000 for the Pickering
and Rangel Fellowships, and additional funds for the International
Career Advancement Program and related efforts. The Secretary of
State is directed to consult with the Committees on Appropriations
on the use of funds for such purposes.
Paid Internships.—The Committee recommendation includes not
less than $10,000,000 for paid internships and directs the Sec-
retary of State to plan and take all necessary steps to transition
all Department of State internships to paid internships not later
than 3 years after the enactment of this Act. This Act also includes
authority for the Department of State to offer compensated intern-
ships during fiscal year 2022.
Lateral entry.—Not later than 180 days after enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a plan to the appropriate
congressional committees for establishing a mid-career pilot pro-
gram to allow for qualified individuals from under-represented
groups to enter the Department of State. The pilot should be de-
signed for individuals who have the skills and experience to serve
as mid-level Foreign Service officers (class 3, 2, or 1), consistent
with the merit-based principles and core precepts set forth in the
Foreign Affairs Manual and Handbook and in accordance with ap-
plicable requirements of the Foreign Service Act of 1980. The Sec-
retary is directed to consult with the appropriate congressional
committees not later than 30 days after enactment of this Act on
the plan.
Strengthen equity and transparency in promotions and assign-
ments—The Committee directs the Department of State to conduct
a study of gender parity and racial equity in the employee perform-
ance evaluation processes and diversity in promotions. The study
should include a data-driven analysis on barriers to promotion in
the foreign and civil service. The Committee directs the Secretary
of State to brief the appropriate congressional committees on the
findings of the study not later than 180 days after enactment of
this Act.
Foreign Service reassignment policy.—The Committee urges the
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer to assess whether national or-
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ice’s reassignment policy and to report to the appropriate congres-
sional committees, not later than 90 days after enactment of this
Act, on steps the Foreign Service will take to eliminate any undue
bias from this process.
Race, Ethnicity, and Social Inclusion Unit.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes $2,000,000 for the Race, Ethnicity, and So-
cial Inclusion Unit (RESIU) and directs the Secretary of State to
expand RESIU to a Department of State-wide office.
Other Matters
Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.—The Committee rec-
ognizes the growing importance of the Arctic in the economic and
security interests of the United States, and directs the Secretary of
State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 90 days after the enactment of the Act, evaluating the
potential benefit to the Department of State’s efforts in the region
of establishing an Ambassador-at Large for the Arctic Region.
Central America Sanctions Policy and Implementation.—The
Committee recommendation includes up to $500,000 above the
prior year for additional staff in the Office of Economic Sanctions
Policy dedicated to Central America. The Committee directs that
the operating plan required by section 7061 of this Act include the
projected budget and staffing level for the Office.
Child abduction and access.—The Committee notes that the Sec-
retary of State has not made full use of the tools provided by the
Goldman Act (Public Law 113–150) in order to hold countries ac-
countable for failure to resolve overseas abduction cases. The Com-
mittee 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 detailed justifica-
tion requirements when making use the waiver in section 204 of
such Act, specifically the reason, if any, for why actions 4 through
8 under subsection (d) are not being taken and should consider tak-
ing further actions described in section 201(b) for unresolved cases
of more than one-year. Additionally, the Secretary shall include in
the annual report required by section 101 of such Act a list of coun-
tries with pending cases that are more than 12 months old and
shall also provide such report to the Committees on Appropriations.
Combating Anti-Semitism.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes not less than $1,000,000 for the Office to Monitor and Com-
bat Anti-Semitism as authorized by the Global Anti-Semitism Re-
view 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
Secretary of State to ensure the Office of the Special Envoy has
sufficient resources and staff.
Congressional oversight.—A core responsibility of the Committees
on Appropriations is to conduct oversight of the funds appropriated
and made available for assistance for countries. This includes being
able to visit the countries and communities where such assistance
is being delivered. The Committee urges the Secretary of State to
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priated by this Act to ensure Members of Congress are granted the
necessary travel documents and approvals to exercise oversight of
such assistance.
Cyber.—The Committee recommends the Department expand ef-
forts to hire experienced personnel to support cybersecurity capac-
ity building.
Data transfers.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations not later
than 120 days after enactment of this Act on ways to restore legal
certainty around transatlantic data flows.
Directorate of Operational Medicine.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes funds for training and readiness exercises to
protect the health of Federal and locally engaged staff overseas.
Discrimination of LGBTQI+ persons.—The Committee directs the
Department of State to include in its annual country human rights
reports descriptions of official government discrimination of
LGBTQI+ persons.
Distributed ledger technologies.—The Committee encourages the
Department of State, in coordination with other relevant agencies,
to support partnerships between the United States and its allies on
the establishment of standards for distributed ledger technologies.
Global Engagement Center (GEC).—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes funding consistent with the request for the GEC. The
Committee remains concerned about foreign propaganda,
disinformation, the malicious use of social media, and other hybrid
threats directed at the United States and our allies and partners,
especially as carried out by the People’s Republic China (PRC),
Russia, Iran, and extremist 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
2022. Further language is included under Reports in this heading.
Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act.—The Com-
mittee recommendation includes $1,500,000 for implementation of
the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, including
$500,000 for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs,
$500,000 for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law En-
forcement, and $500,000 for the Bureau of Democracy, Human
Rights, and Labor.
Holocaust issues.—The Committee recognizes the important work
of the Office of Holocaust Issues and recommends $1,000,000 for
the Office to continue efforts to bring a measure of justice and as-
sistance to Holocaust victims and their families and to assure that
the Holocaust is remembered properly and accurately.
International Decade for People of African Descent.—The Com-
mittee recommendation includes $2,000,000 to support the Depart-
ment of State efforts related to the International Decade for the
People of African Descent, including $1,000,000 for the Bureau of
International Organization Affairs engagement at the United Na-
tions.
Modernization of Commercial Law.—The Committee appreciates
the engagement of the Department’s Office of Private International
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to modernize commercial law to promote economic development and
poverty reduction abroad.
Monitoring and combating trafficking in persons.—The Com-
mittee recommendation includes $17,000,000 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 recommendation also includes additional funding for en-
hanced data analytics for the Department to better access and
make available to the public data compiled for the annual Traf-
ficking in Persons Report.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to publicly post re-
sources for victims of human trafficking, including hotlines and
websites, in all United States embassies and consulates in areas
where visa applications are processed.
Office of Authentication.—The Committee notes sharply in-
creased processing times for the Department of State’s Office of Au-
thentication regarding placing apostle or authentication on certain
federal documents, specifically Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)-issued certificates to foreign governments (CFG) for domesti-
cally-made medical devices. The Committee strongly urges the Of-
fice of Authentication to improve its process as soon as possible to
return to historical norms for processing, and to allow state Secre-
taries of State to resume appropriate authentication of notarized
documents and consult with the Committee on progress made in
eliminating delays for authenticating FDA-issued documents.
Office of Language Services.—The Committee recommendation
includes additional funds above the prior year level for the Office
of Language Services and directs the Secretary of State to consult
with the Committee on Appropriations on the use of funds for such
purpose.
Office of Oceans and Polar Affairs.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes additional funds above the prior year level
for the Office of Oceans and Polar Affairs and directs the Secretary
of State to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the
use of funds for such purpose.
Office of the Special Advisor for International Disability Rights.—
The Committee recommendation includes additional funds above
the prior year level for the Office of the Special Advisor for Inter-
national Disability Rights and directs the Secretary of State to con-
sult with the Committees on Appropriations on the use of funds for
such purpose.
Pacific Island presence.—The Committee encourages the Depart-
ment of State to hire locally employed staff in the Pacific Islands
to promote and expand diplomatic and development engagement
between the United States and the region.
Policy Conference.—The Committee directs the Department of
State to establish a Policy Conference for Hispanic-Serving Institu-
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lander-Serving Institutions (AANAPI) universities. The Office of
Public Liaison in the Bureau of Global Public Affairs should coordi-
nate with the Policy Conferences to engage and energize students
about international relations and their role in foreign policy, and
advance diversity in the Department’s workforce.
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.
Regional China Officers.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes funds to support public diplomacy activities of Regional
China Officers posted at United States missions overseas.
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.
Strengthening Democracy and Social Cohesion in Europe.—The
Committee recommendation includes $1,000,000 to support the
United States Helsinki Commission and the Office of International
Religious Freedom’s On the Road to Inclusion program engagement
and other programs that increase interreligious and intercultural
social cohesion by strengthening civil society democratic participa-
tion with a focus on youth from diverse faiths and backgrounds.
Sustainable Operations.—The Committee recognizes the impor-
tance of sustainable operations of the Department of State and
minimizing the environmental footprint of United States diplomatic
facilities. The Committee encourages the Department to reduce the
use of single-use, petroleum-based plastics products in daily oper-
ations, and encourages the use, as appropriate, of materials that
are American-made and certified to be ocean degradable,
compostable, and that reduce environmental contamination.
United States citizens’ deaths overseas.—Section 204(c) of the
Foreign Relations Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public
Law 107–228) 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 Committee rec-
ommends the Department consider, as appropriate, the age and
gender of the deceased and, when available, specific details on the
site and circumstances of the incident.
Youth engagement.—The Committee directs the Secretary of
State to coordinate with all government agencies managing foreign
assistance to develop a strategy that directly addresses youth needs
and youth engagement.
Women’s reproductive rights.—The Committee directs the Depart-
ment of State to include in its annual country human rights re-
ports violations of women’s reproductive rights.
Reports
Cyber capabilities and licensing.—The Committee has continuing
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torate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) about the current licens-
ing mechanism for cybertools and capabilities under the Arms Ex-
port Control Act. The Committee is concerned that certain United
States developed cybertools may have been used by foreign entities
to commit human rights violations. The Committee directs the
DDTC to report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 180 days after the enactment of the Act, on cybertools and ca-
pabilities licensing, including procedures on front end screening
and in-progress monitoring and compliance and enforcement mech-
anisms. The report shall also address staffing resources dedicated
to such efforts.
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.
Interagency Coordination on Countering Disinformation.—Not
later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall sub-
mit a report to the Committees on Appropriations on inter-agency
coordination of United States efforts to counter disinformation and
the use of social media to promote United States interests, includ-
ing a description of any joint working groups, their activities and
the frequency in which they are convened.
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 steps
taken since the submission of the plan required by the explanatory
statement accompanying the Department of State, Foreign Oper-
ations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 to provide
mental health services to employees exposed to high threat and
high stress environments to include pre-service screening and in-
country monitoring.
Subnational Diplomacy.—The Committee notes the value of sub-
national diplomacy by United States state and local jurisdictions to
engage with partners abroad and advance shared interests and val-
ues. Not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, the De-
partment of State is directed to provide a report to the Committees
on Appropriations detailing a strategy to support subnational diplo-
macy, especially in areas related to trade and investment, climate
change, democracy, and human rights.
Sexual Harassment and Misconduct.—The Committee expects
the Department of State to improve its handling of sexual mis-
conduct by fully implementing the recommendations in the Office
of the Inspector General’s report from September of 2020 (ESP 20–
06) on the Department’s response to reports of sexual harassment.
Not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of State shall submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations
detailing the Department’s progress in implementing the rec-
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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 Budget Authority
(includes salary and bureau-managed funds)
Bureau of Administration
Freedom of Information Act .................................................................................................................. [41,300]
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
Human Rights Vetting ........................................................................................................................... [11,000]
Atrocities Prevention Training ............................................................................................................... [500]
Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons .................................................................. [500]
Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
Office of the Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues ................................................................................ [1,000]
Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs
Office of Terrorism Financing and Economic Sanctions Policy ............................................................ [9,785]
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Special Envoy for Yemen ....................................................................................................................... [500]
Cultural Antiquities Task Force ...................................................................................................................... 1,500
Office of the Legal Advisor
Document Review Unit .......................................................................................................................... [2,899]
Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons .................................................................................. 17,000
Office of the Secretary
Office of Diversity and Inclusion .......................................................................................................... [3,000]
Office of Global Women’s Issues .......................................................................................................... [10,000]
Office to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism ...................................................................................... [1,000]
Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate ........................................................................... [11,500]
Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues ................................................................................................. [1,000]
CONSULAR AND BORDER SECURITY PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $0
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 320,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 320,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +320,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $320,000,000 for Con-
sular and Border Security Program (CBSP). The COVID–19 pan-
demic continues to have a negative impact on international travel
and fees that support the CBSP, affecting revenue by drastically
reducing passport and visa workloads globally. These funds will
support the passport and visa program and maintain consular op-
erations that protect United States citizens overseas, safeguard se-
curity interests of the United States, facilitate entry of legitimate
travelers, and foster economic growth.
Special Immigrant Visa.—The Committee is aware of, and con-
cerned about, Afghans and their families who have provided valu-
able service to the United States who now face threats against
them and their families due to such service. The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to ensure the Department allocates the re-
sources and personnel necessary to fulfill in a timely fashion the
Department’s responsibility under the Afghan Special Immigration
Visa program and to work with relevant federal agency partners to
identify other avenues for safely relocating individuals and their
families under threat.
Visa adjudication.—The Committee urges the Department of
State to prioritize visa adjudication for individuals invited to the
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Passports.—The Committee is concerned about the supply of
United States passport stock and notes that a robust strategic
stockpile of passport covers should be maintained. The Committee
directs the Secretary of State to report to the Committee on Appro-
priations not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act on
transition plans for the new passport and how the Department will
increase the stockpile to ensure a robust supply of passport covers
for meeting current and future demand. Such report may be sub-
mitted in classified form if necessary.
Timely Processing of Passports and Visas.— The Committee di-
rects the Secretary of State to dedicate the necessary resources to
ensure passport and visa applications are processed timely and effi-
ciently, including K-1 visas, and return the length of time to proc-
ess passports and visas to lengths from before the COVID pan-
demic, 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, detailing the demand and processing length from
application to issuance for new passports, passport renewals, and
visa applications by quarter from 2019 to 2021, including factors
contributing to increased wait times, and an action plan to address
such factors.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $250,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 488,880,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 275,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +25,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... ¥173,880,000
The Committee recommendation includes $275,000,000 for Cap-
ital Investment Fund (CIF).
Funds appropriated for the CIF support enterprise-level invest-
ments in information technology (IT) modernization and essential
IT services to sustain the Department’s mission, and address cyber-
security vulnerabilities highlighted by the SolarWinds incident. Not
later than 90 days after the enactment of the Act, and quarterly
thereafter until September 30, 2023, the Secretary of State shall
report to the Committees on Appropriations on the obligation of
funds appropriated for the CIF by this Act and any amounts made
available from the proposed government wide Cybersecurity Re-
serve by cost category, including for IT modernization, IT services,
and Cybersecurity.
Zero Trust architecture.—The Committee is encouraged by the
progress that the Department of State has made in its move to-
ward a Zero Trust architecture. Rapidly changing work styles and
increased use of SaaS applications have resulted in the Zero Trust
model becoming one of the most important forms of alternative se-
curity and architectures aimed at securing and protecting the De-
partment’s data. The Committee urges the Department to continue
the move towards implementing a Zero Trust framework including
securing endpoints, workload protection, and ensuring the security
of east-west data movement.
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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $145,729,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 146,358,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 146,358,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +629,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $146,358,000 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).
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.
EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $740,300,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 741,300,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 750,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +9,700,000
Change from request ................................................................... +8,700,000
The Committee recommendation includes $750,000,000 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.
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 ................................................................................................................................. 275,000
Global Academic Exchanges ................................................................................................................. 63,313
Special Academic Exchanges ................................................................................................................ 17,875
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program ............................................................. [16,000]
Subtotal, Academic Programs ............................................................................................................... 356,188
Professional and Cultural Exchanges
International Visitor Leadership Program ............................................................................................. 104,000
Citizen Exchange Program .................................................................................................................... 114,860
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange ......................................................................................... [4,125]
Special Professional and Cultural Exchanges ............................................................................................... 6,750
J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange ..................................................................................... [6,000]
Subtotal, Professional and Cultural Exchanges ............................................................................................ 225,610
Special Initiatives
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Countering State disinformation and pressure .................................................................................... 12,000
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EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Program/Activity Budget Authority
Community Engagement Exchange Program ........................................................................................ 6,000
Subtotal, Special Initiatives .................................................................................................................. 52,400
Program and Performance ............................................................................................................................. 8,850
American Spaces ............................................................................................................................................ 15,000
U.S. Speaker Program .................................................................................................................................... 4,000
Exchanges Support ......................................................................................................................................... 87,952
Total, Educational and Cultural Exchanges ......................................................................................... 750,000
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 for
the American Spaces program and $4,000,000 for the United States
Speakers Program.
Citizen Exchange Program.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes $114,860,000 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.
The Committee supports the Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs engagement with unique American cultural and artistic as-
sets to further United States public diplomacy.
Community Engagement Exchange Program.—The Committee
recommends $5,000,000 for the Community Engagement Exchange
Program, consistent with the enacted prior year level, to provide
civil society activists, particularly in minority and underrep-
resented populations, with the tools, networks, and resources to ad-
dress local challenges. During fiscal year 2022, the program should
continue to include: (1) trainings on technical skills, including ad-
vocacy, program design, organizational leadership, and evaluations;
(2) short-term workshops and reverse exchanges for foreign and do-
mestic participants; (3) networking opportunities; and (4) other
mechanisms to support the goals of the program.
Community college faculty development.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes not less than $340,000 under Global Aca-
demic Exchanges for faculty development programs to build the
global studies capacity of community college faculty, including Mi-
nority Serving Institutions.
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 recognizes the 75th anni-
versary of the Fulbright Program and the program’s positive im-
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borders to make a more peaceful world. 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.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes not less than prior year level for the Ful-
bright English Language Teaching Program in Africa. Not later
than 60 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State is
directed to report to the Committees on Appropriations on progress
in expanding the program as required by the explanatory state-
ment accompanying Department of State, Foreign Operations, and
Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2020.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities.—The Committee in-
cludes not less than $2,000,000 under this heading for the Depart-
ment of State to expand two-way international academic and pro-
fessional and cultural exchanges for individuals of African descent,
including the development of partnerships with Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Not later than 60 days after en-
actment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall report to the Com-
mittees on Appropriations on the Department of State’s work with
HBCU stakeholders to support two-way international exchanges
and scholarships for Afro-descent students, faculty, and profes-
sionals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Other exchanges.—The Committee recognizes the value of com-
petitive exchange programs for young people, including the Youth
Exchange and Study program; the Future Leaders Exchange; edu-
cator programs; and programs providing overseas training in stra-
tegic languages for Americans.
Pawel Adamowicz Exchange Program.—The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to make available $1,000,000 from funds
under this heading for the Community Engagement Exchange Pro-
gram for the Pawel Adamowicz Exchange Program, and to consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on the use of funds for the
program.
Professional Fellows Program.—The Committee continues to sup-
port the implementation of the Professional Fellows program in a
manner consistent with prior fiscal years.
TechGirls Program.—The Committee recommendation includes
not less than the prior year enacted level for the TechGirls pro-
gram. Not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of State is directed to report to the Committees on Appro-
priations on the progress expanding the program globally as re-
quired by the explanatory statement accompanying Department of
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations
Act, 2021.
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
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Unobligated balances.—Section 7061 of this Act includes a re-
quirement that the Secretary of State submit 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 2022.
Young Leaders Initiatives..—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes $34,400,000 for the Young Leaders Initiatives, including not
less than the enacted prior year levels for the Young African Lead-
ers, Young Southeast Asia Leaders, and Young Leaders in the
Americas initiatives. In addition to the funds provided for the
Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative, the Committee directs
the Secretary of State to prioritize students from underrepresented
Indo—Pacific countries through other scholarships and fellowship
programs funded under this heading.
Report
Diversity and Inclusion of Academic and Professional and Cul-
tural Exchange Participants.—Not later than 180 days after the en-
actment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Com-
mittees on Appropriations a plan for increasing the diversity of
participants in exchanges funded under this heading. As appro-
priate, such plan shall include, by program, data on participants,
disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender, and include annual
benchmarks for measuring progress over the next five years.
REPRESENTATION EXPENSES
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $7,415,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 7,415,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 7,415,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $30,890,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 30,890,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 30,890,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
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-
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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-
able to pay such claims.
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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $1,950,449,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 1,983,149,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,995,449,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +45,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... +12,300,000
The Committee recommendation includes $1,995,449,000 for Em-
bassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance. Within the amount
provided, $1,144,727,000 is for Worldwide Security Upgrades
(WSU) and $850,722,000 is for repair, construction, and operations.
Worldwide Security Upgrades.—The Committee recommendation
includes $1,144,727,000 for Worldwide Security Upgrades. The
Committee recommendation for WSU is $12,300,000 above the fis-
cal year 2022 request.
Within the funds made available for WSU, $893,000,000 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
$1,231,000,000 in CSCS and MCS program contributions from
other agencies and available consular fees, will provide a total of
$2,124,000,000 in fiscal year 2022 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
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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-
tract, (d) primary construction, (e) other construction costs, includ-
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 $100,000,000 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
$701,800,000 for Operations, which is equal to the request. Fund-
ing for Operations provides support for the five major organiza-
tional components of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations:
Planning and Real Estate; Program Development, Coordination
and Support; Construction, Facility and Security Management; Op-
erations; Resource Management; and Domestic Renovations.
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 2022 for operations, maintenance, and construction,
and an accounting of the actual and anticipated proceeds of sales
or gifts for all projects in fiscal year 2021.
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-
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retary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions at the end of each fiscal quarter on such contingency savings.
Quarterly reports.—The Secretary of State is directed to continue
to submit quarterly reports on the Beirut Embassy, Mexico City
Embassy, New Delhi Embassy, Erbil Consulate, and Jakarta Em-
bassy 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 Com-
mittees on Appropriations; (2) a comparison of the current project
factors as compared to the project factors submitted pursuant to
(1), and an explanation 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 re-
port.
EMERGENCIES IN THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $7,885,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 8,885,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 8,885,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +1,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $8,885,000 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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $1,300,000
Fiscal Year 2022 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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $31,963,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 32,583,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 32,583,000
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Change from request ................................................................... 0
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The Committee recommendation includes $32,583,000 for Pay-
ment to the American Institute in Taiwan. The Committee rec-
ommendation supports operating expenses of the American Insti-
tute in Taiwan (AIT), and funds may also be made available for
special projects and consular upgrades 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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $2,743,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 743,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 743,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥2,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $743,000 for site secu-
rity and routine maintenance and repairs to public spaces of the
International Center, Washington, D.C.
PAYMENT TO THE FOREIGN SERVICE RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY
FUND
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $158,900,000
Fiscal Year 2022 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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $1,505,928,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 1,662,928,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,662,928,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +157,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $1,662,928,000 for Con-
tributions to International Organizations. Within the amount pro-
vided, the Committee supports the use of funds to repay arrears for
the UN regular budget that resulted from prior year withholdings
related to human rights activities as described in the budget re-
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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 as directed under Reports
in this section. The Committee notes with disappointment the as-
cension to UNHRC of countries with poor human rights records,
and therefore urges the Secretary of State and the United States
Ambassador to the United Nations to exercise the renewed influ-
ence of the United States in the Council to vigorously press other
countries to uphold human rights, respect the rule of law, and treat
their citizens with dignity. 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.
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 proposed allocations for capital
projects.
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.
Pan American Health Organization.—The Committee opposes co-
ercive labor practices, in all forms, including those of the Govern-
ment of Cuba’s foreign medical missions. The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to assess the Pan American Health Organi-
zation’s involvement in Cuba’s foreign medical missions program
and to update the Committees on Appropriations on its findings as
well as steps taken to improve the Organization’s transparency, in-
ternal oversight, and risk management.
Reports
Annual report on anti-Israel bias.—The Committee directs the
Secretary of State to submit an annual report to the Committees
on Appropriations describing instances of anti-Israel bias at the
United Nations, including an identification of the agencies and en-
tities where such bias has been demonstrated in the past, including
those that appear under this heading in title I of House Report
116–444.
Credits.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to report
to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than May 1, 2022,
and 30 days after the end of fiscal year 2022, on any credits attrib-
utable to the United States, including from the United Nations Tax
Equalization Fund, and provide updated fiscal year 2022 and fiscal
year 2023 assessment costs including offsets from available credits
and updated foreign currency exchange rates. The Committee di-
rects that such credits shall only be made available for United
States assessed contributions to the United Nations regular budget
and directs the Secretary of State to notify the Committees on Ap-
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garding funds appropriated by this Act or prior Acts or any oper-
ating plan submitted pursuant to section 7061 of this Act, shall in-
clude an estimate of all known credits currently attributable to the
United States and provide updated assessment costs including off-
sets 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. Such report shall also include a descrip-
tion of the extent to which United States participation in the Coun-
cil serves the national interest and the steps the Council has taken
to remove Israel as a permanent agenda item.
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.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL PEACEKEEPING ACTIVITIES
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $1,456,314,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 1,928,614,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,928,614,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +472,300,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $1,928,614,000 for Con-
tributions for International Peacekeeping Activities. Consistent
with the fiscal year 2022 request, the Committee has included in
this Act authority for the Secretary of State to pay the full share
of United States assessed peacekeeping costs consistent with
United States obligations under the Charter of the United Nations,
including the requested $300,000,000 million to pay arrears from
prior year peacekeeping assessments. The Committee provides
funding to pay assessed expenses and arrears for the United Na-
tions Support Office in Somalia under Peacekeeping Operations in-
stead 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
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keeping activities unless the Secretary of State determines that
American manufacturers and suppliers are not being provided
equal procurement opportunities, as well as language prohibiting
funds for any peacekeeping mission that will involve 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 the obligation of funds under this heading unless
the Secretary of State certifies and reports to the Committees on
Appropriations on a peacekeeping mission-by-mission basis that
the United Nations (UN) is implementing effective policies and pro-
cedures to prevent UN employees, contractor personnel, and peace-
keeping troops serving in such mission from trafficking in persons,
exploiting victims of trafficking, or committing acts of sexual ex-
ploitation 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, 2022,
and 30 days after the end of fiscal year 2022, on any credits attrib-
utable to the United States, including those resulting from UN
peacekeeping missions or the United Nations Tax Equalization
Fund, and provide updated fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023 as-
sessment costs including offsets from available credits.
INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES
AND MEXICO
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $98,770,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 98,770,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 108,770,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +10,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... +10,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes a total of $108,770,000
for International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), United
States and Mexico, including $51,970,000 for Salaries and Ex-
penses and $56,800,000 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.
The Committee is aware of the role levee certification plays when
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) draws new
flood maps and encourages the Commission to prioritize rehabilita-
tion work on levees in need of certification.
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County that were destroyed during border wall construction and to
prevent flooding in the region.
Carrizo cane eradication.—The Committee recommends IBWC al-
locate 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 Secretary of
State, in consultation with the United States Commissioner to the
IBWC, is directed to report to the Committees on Appropriations,
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 re-
port 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 IBWC at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Between 2009 and 2017, 78 grazing leases with ranchers on flood-
plain property have been terminated, with over a hundred ranchers
being given notices to vacate last year. These leases facilitate a
cost-effective way for the IBWC to maintain property and clear
vegetation along the Rio Grande, while benefiting the local agricul-
tural industry.
The Committee recommendation includes $250,000 under the
Salaries & Expenses heading for additional IBWC staffing and
other resources to sufficiently review lease compliance, in coordina-
tion with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant
Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and work with lessees to
amend or renew their agreements should an Environmental As-
sessment support continuance of a grazing lease program. An addi-
tional $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 federal government and the environment. The Commission
is directed to report back to Committee, within 60 days after enact-
ment 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
2022 to achieve a resolution.
AMERICAN SECTIONS, INTERNATIONAL COMMISSIONS
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $15,008,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 15,008,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 15,008,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $15,008,000 for Amer-
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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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $62,846,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 62,846,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 62,846,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $62,846,000 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]
Commission/Activity Budget Authority
Great Lakes Fishery Commission ................................................................................................................... 47,060
of which, Grass Carp ................................................................................................................... [1,000]
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission .................................................................................................... 1,750
Pacific Salmon Commission ........................................................................................................................... 5,935
International Pacific Halibut Commission ..................................................................................................... 4,582
Other Marine Conservation ............................................................................................................................. 3,519
Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC).—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes $47,060,000 for the Great Lakes Fishery
Commission of which not less than $37,560,000 is for operations,
sea lamprey control requirements, and fishery research, for the
Great Lakes. The recommendation also includes not less than
$1,000,000 to address grass carp in the Great Lakes. The Com-
mittee intends that the funds made available for the GLFC be
prioritized for meeting the United States obligations under the
1954 Convention on Great Lakes Fisheries. The Committee is con-
cerned by aging infrastructure in the Great Lakes Basin and is
pleased that the Commission followed through on the Committee’s
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Pacific Salmon Commission.—The Committee recommendation
includes a total of $5,935,000 for the United States share of the
costs of carrying out the Pacific Salmon Treaty.
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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $802,957,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 810,396,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 818,847,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +15,890,000
Change from request ................................................................... +8,451,000
The Committee recommendation includes $818,847,000 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 $809,147,000 is for International Broadcasting Op-
erations and $9,700,000 is for Broadcasting Capital Improvements.
INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS
The Committee recommendation includes $809,147,000 for Inter-
national Broadcasting Operations, which is $8,451,000 above the
request.
International Broadcasting Operations (IBO) funds the operating,
programming, and engineering costs of the Agency, including the
Voice of America (VOA), and the Office of Cuba Broadcasting
(OCB), as well as the independent 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 available under this heading are allocated ac-
cording 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]
Entities/Grantees: Budget Authority
Federal Entities:
International Broadcasting Bureau Operations .................................................................................... 48,793
Voice of America ................................................................................................................................... 257,000
Office of Cuba Broadcasting ................................................................................................................ 12,973
Technology, Services and Innovation .................................................................................................... 177,515
Subtotal, Federal Entities ............................................................................................................. 496,281
Independent Grantee Organizations:
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ........................................................................................................... 131,000
Radio Free Asia ..................................................................................................................................... 51,000
Middle East Broadcasting Networks ..................................................................................................... 108,866
Open Technology Fund .......................................................................................................................... 22,000
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INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING OPERATIONS—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Entities/Grantees: Budget Authority
Total, International Broadcasting Operations ..................................................................... 809,147
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 the heading shall be made
available in accordance with the principles and standards set forth
in section 303(a) and (b) of the United States International Broad-
casting Act of 1994; and (3) the CEO shall 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 section 303(a) and (b) of the United States Inter-
national Broadcasting Act of 1994.
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 urges RFE/RL to consider expan-
sion to countries in the region facing increased polarization and
state influence in the media market to provide a needed, credible,
and independent platform for objective news and information. The
Committee supports RFE/RL programming in Central and Eastern
Europe, including in Belarus and Hungarian language services
with a focus on coverage in rural areas.
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.
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.
North Korea.—Section 7043(d)(2) of this Act continues the direc-
tive from prior years that funds under this heading be made avail-
able to maintain broadcast hours into North Korea at not less than
the levels of the previous year.
Office of Cuba Broadcasting.—The Committee recommendation
provides $12,973,000 for OCB radio and TV Marti, which is the
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Open Technology Fund.—The mission of OTF is to advance inter-
net freedom in repressive environments by supporting the research,
development, implementation, and maintenance of technologies
that provide secure and uncensored access to USAGM’s content,
and the broader internet, as well as protect journalists, sources,
and news audiences from repressive surveillance and digital at-
tacks. Section 7050(c) requires the USAGM CEO to submit to the
Committees on Appropriations a spend plan for funds made avail-
able for programs to promote Internet freedom globally as enumer-
ated under such section. Such spend plan shall detail amounts
planned for programs and activities of OTF.
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
2022 program plan required by section 7061 of this Act.
People’s Republic of China.—The Committee supports expanding
the role of VOA and RFA in countering disinformation from the
People’s Republic of China and providing essential news and infor-
mation through the Mandarin, Tibetan, Uyghur, and Cantonese
language services.
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 directs the USAGM to continue Tibetan lan-
guage programming at not less than the prior year.
The Committee supports an expansion of the Uyghur Service of
RFA, including the daily radio broadcast digital content and social
media operations and original reporting, especially in light of new
information about atrocities occurring in the Xinjiang Uyghur Au-
tonomous Region.
Pakistan—Sindhi Service.—The Committee supports VOA initi-
ating a Sindhi language service and expects the spend plan re-
quired by section 7061 of this Act to continue to include details on
the planned amount for such service.
Ukrainian Service.—The Committee supports continuation of the
work of the Ukrainian service of VOA, which is carried by 29 na-
tional and regional television stations in Ukraine.
Report
Office of Cuba Broadcasting.—The Committee directs USAGM, in
consultation with OCB, to submit a report, not later than 90 days
after enactment of this Act, to the Committees on Appropriations,
outlining reforms taken to address deficiencies identified in the
USAGM-commissioned internal and external reviews of OCB’s edi-
torial policies and oversight procedures, implementation of the rec-
ommendations identified in the State Department Office of the In-
spector General report in December 2020, and plans for aligning
OCB’s personnel and activities with the budget request level.
BROADCASTING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
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RELATED PROGRAMS
THE ASIA FOUNDATION
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $20,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 20,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 20,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
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 directs The Asia Foundation (TAF) to continue to
work in consultation with the Department of State to develop prior-
ities and programming.
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 congressional budget
justification (CBJ) for fiscal year 2023 detailing total revenue and
support by category for fiscal year 2021 and projected for fiscal
year 2022.
UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $45,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 45,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 45,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $45,000,000 for United
States Institute of Peace.
The Committee notes that, in addition to appropriated funds, the
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 2023 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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $250,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 180,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 180,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥70,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2022 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 2022 are pro-
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EISENHOWER EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $209,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 170,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 170,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥39,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2022 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 2022 are projected to total $170,000.
ISRAELI ARAB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $119,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 119,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 119,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommends an appropriation for fiscal year
2022 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 2022 are projected to total $119,000.
EAST-WEST CENTER
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $19,700,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 19,700,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 19,700,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $19,700,000 for the
East-West Center to promote people-to-people engagement in the
Indo-Pacific region and the United States through cooperative
study, training, and research.
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR TRANSATLANTIC ENGAGEMENT
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $0
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 0
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +2,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... +2,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $2,000,0000 for the
necessary expenses of the Leadership Institute for Transatlantic
Engagement, provided that legislation establishing the Institute is
enacted into law. Once established, the Institute will work to de-
velop a diverse community of emerging transatlantic leaders, at all
levels of government, committed to democratic institutions and
strengthening ties between Europe and the United States.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $300,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 300,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 300,000,000
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Change from request ................................................................... 0
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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 to 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 in Central and Eastern Europe and di-
rects the NED to prioritize the region, and, if feasible and appro-
priate, implement programming on a country by country basis in
Central and Eastern Europe to protect democratic gains and
counter influences from Russia and the People’s Republic of China.
Tibetan communities.—The Committee recommendation includes
funding at not less than the prior year level 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
will meet such goals. The Committee directs the NED to consult
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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $642,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 642,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 642,000
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Change from request ................................................................... 0
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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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $4,500,000
Fiscal Year 2022 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 United
States Commission on International Religious Freedom, as author-
ized by title II of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $2,908,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 2,908,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,908,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $2,250,000
Fiscal Year 2022 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 Congres-
sional-Executive Commission on the People’s Republic of China.
The Committee directs the Commission to report annually to the
President and Congressional leadership on the compliance of the
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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $4,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 4,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 4,000,000
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Change from request ................................................................... 0
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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 in the second through
fifth provisos 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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $1,377,747,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 1,527,947,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,455,918,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +78,171,000
Change from request ................................................................... ¥72,029,000
The Committee recommendation includes $1,455,918,000 for Op-
erating Expenses.
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 above the prior year to increase
USAID personnel in global health security and support new secure
communications in addition to expanding diversity, equity, and in-
clusion initiatives.
Gender Advisors.—The Committee supports USAID’s commit-
ment to putting a qualified and dedicated Gender Advisor in every
overseas Mission, Regional Platform, and Washington Bureau and
provides additional funds for this purpose. USAID shall identify
funds for this purpose in the operating plan submitted to the Com-
mittees on Appropriations for fiscal year 2022.
Gender training.—The Committee recommendation includes
funds above the prior year level for additional training, technical
assistance, and staff with gender expertise and gender training to
equip USAID with the technical capacity to carry out section 3 of
the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of
2018 (Public Law 115–428).
Human Rights Division.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes funding at not less than the prior year level for the Human
Rights Division and LGBTQI+ persons portfolio.
New Partners Initiative.—The Committee supports USAID’s ef-
forts to find additional opportunities to work with new partners in
order to assist in the development of local capacity. The USAID Ad-
ministrator is directed to provide regular updates to the Commit-
tees on Appropriations on progress in this area.
Non-discrimination policies.—The Committee directs the USAID
Administrator to review and revise, where necessary, USAID’s non-
discrimination policies in the delivery of USAID-funded programs
and services, including those involving LGBTQI+ persons.
Pacific Islands.—The Committee encourages USAID to hire lo-
cally employed staff in the Pacific Islands to promote and expand
diplomatic and development engagement between the United
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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,
and disadvantaged business enterprises and faith-based organiza-
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.
Public access plan.—The Committee urges USAID to continue
implementing its Public Access Plan on increasing access to results
of federally funded scientific research and directs the USAID Ad-
ministrator to report to the Committees on Appropriations not later
than 60 days after enactment of this Act on progress made towards
implementation.
Workforce diversity initiatives.—The Committee recommendation
includes not less than $9,500,000 for diversity, equity, and inclu-
sion initiatives at USAID, including fellowships to promote diver-
sity and excellence in the Foreign Service, such as the Donald M.
Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program.
The Committee supports expanding outreach and hiring to source
and recruit talent from non-traditional talent pools as well as from
underrepresented communities in foreign affairs. Further, the
agency should bolster efforts to retain and strengthen professional
development in order to retain diverse staff and equip them for ad-
vanced opportunities by including diversity and inclusion precepts
for promotion from mid-level to senior ranks. The agency should
also establish a Diversity and Inclusion Officer to help coordinate
diversity and inclusion efforts across the agency.
Youth engagement.—The Committee directs the USAID Adminis-
trator to conduct a review of, and update to, its youth policy and
report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 180
days after enactment of this Act, on its findings.
Reports
Collection of USAID Workforce Data.—The Committee directs the
USAID Administrator, in consultation with the Director of the Of-
fice of Personnel Management and the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget, to submit a report to the appropriate
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of this Act, on USAID’s workforce data that includes disaggregated
demographic data and other information regarding the diversity of
the workforce of USAID. Such report shall include the following
data to the maximum extent practicable and permissible by law: 1)
demographic data of USAID workforce disaggregated by grade or
grade-equivalent; 2) assessment of agency compliance with the
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Management Direc-
tive 715; and 3) data on the overall number of individuals who are
part of the workforce, including all U.S. Direct Hires, personnel
under personal services contracts, and Locally Employed staff at
USAID. The report shall also be published on a publicly available
website of USAID in a searchable database format.
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.
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 2021.
Strategic workforce plan.—The Committee directs the USAID Ad-
ministrator to provide to the Committees on Appropriations, not
later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, a comprehensive
strategic workforce plan to include proposed United States Direct
Hire position levels, differentiated between Civil Service and For-
eign Service Officers, by overseas region, and bureau or inde-
pendent office in Washington; a discussion of major workforce driv-
ers; and USAID’s overseas presence for the next three fiscal years.
Such plan shall also address current overseas staffing gaps and
changes to criteria used to determine overseas presence and the as-
signment of Foreign Service Officers.
Workforce diversity initiatives.—The Committee directs that the
strategic workforce plan referenced in the preceding paragraph
shall also include a description of all current workforce diversity
activities, including the associated funding and results of such ini-
tiatives, as well as proposals for new initiatives aimed at increas-
ing and retaining a more diverse and inclusive workforce at USAID
The report shall also set clear goals and benchmarks for measuring
progress and holding agency officials accountable for results.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $258,200,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 258,200,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 258,200,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $258,200,000 for Cap-
ital Investment Fund to fund the USAID Capital Security Cost
Sharing bill and information technology investments. The Com-
mittee notes that USAID must submit an operating plan to the
Committees on Appropriations as required in section 7061(a) of this
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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $75,500,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 76,500,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 76,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +1,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $76,500,000 for Office
of Inspector General and directs the OIG to submit its annual
audit plan within the first quarter of fiscal year 2022.
Global Labor Program.—The Committee directs the USAID OIG
to submit a report, not later than 180 days after enactment of this
Act, to the appropriate congressional committees evaluating the
planning and process for the restructuring of USAID’s Global Labor
Program. Such report shall also assess the extent to which USAID
followed agency policies, procedures, and standard best practices.
TITLE III—BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $9,195,950,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 10,050,950,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 10,641,450,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +1,445,500,000
Change from request ................................................................... +590,500,000
The Committee recommendation includes $10,641,450,000 for
Global Health Programs.
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 ............................................................................................................................ $879,950
of which, Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus ........................................................................................... 2,000
of which, Polio ....................................................................................................................................... 65,000
of which, The GAVI Alliance .................................................................................................................. 290,000
Nutrition (USAID) ............................................................................................................................................ 160,000
of which, Iodine Deficiency Disorder ..................................................................................................... 2,500
of which, Micronutrients ....................................................................................................................... 33,000
Vitamin A (non-add) .................................................................................................................... [22,500]
Vulnerable Children ........................................................................................................................................ 30,000
of which, Blind Children ....................................................................................................................... 4,000
HIV/AIDS (USAID) ............................................................................................................................................ 330,000
of which, Microbicides .......................................................................................................................... 45,000
HIV/AIDS (Department of State) ..................................................................................................................... 6,080,000
of which, Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis .................................................. 1,560,000
of which, Joint U.N. Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) ....................................................................... 55,000
Family Planning and Reproductive Health .................................................................................................... 760,000
Other Infectious Diseases (USAID) ................................................................................................................. 2,401,500
of which, Global Health Security .......................................................................................................... 1,000,000
of which, Malaria .................................................................................................................................. 820,000
of which, Tuberculosis .......................................................................................................................... 469,000
Global TB Drug Facility (non-add) ............................................................................................... [15,000]
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USAID Global Health Programs
The Committee recommendation includes $4,561,450,000 for
USAID global health programs to be directly apportioned to
USAID.
Global Health Security.—The Committee encourages the USAID
Administrator to integrate global health security programming
with other health programming at the country level. Funds avail-
able for global health security should also support the strength-
ening of the primary health care system in partner countries as a
foundation for responding to emerging health threats. The Com-
mittee includes further language under Reports in this heading.
Funds shall be made available to support continuous and robust
global health security surveillance programs, including the collec-
tion and analysis of data on unknown viruses and other pathogens
and coordination with other partners and countries to share data.
Research into zoonotic disease should utilize the unique resources
and expertise of natural history museums. Life sciences research,
advanced data analytics and scientific innovation should be used to
support disease surveillance, detection, reporting and contact trac-
ing, and the delivery of diagnostics and treatments. The Committee
encourages the Department of State to work with other countries
and international institutions, including the World Health Organi-
zation, to better understand the landscape of potential pandemic
pathogen research internationally, and to develop international
norms, model standards, and model review mechanisms for the
oversight of research. The Committee supports United States par-
ticipation in multilateral vaccine development partnerships to sup-
port epidemic preparedness.
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, preparedness
for emerging health threats, and progress in preventing and re-
sponding to non-communicable diseases, including cancers affecting
women and children. By strengthening health systems, low income
countries will be able to better address non-communicable diseases,
many of which affect children and where effective interventions
exist, and reinforce ongoing United States investments in address-
ing infectious diseases.
The Committee directs the USAID Administrator and the Global
AIDS Coordinator to ensure that, for operating units implementing
more than one Global Health program area, not less than 10 per-
cent of each program line in the ‘‘Global Health Programs’’ table,
including HIV/AIDS, is spent on cross-cutting health system capac-
ity to ensure these systems are affordable, accessible, reliable, and
accountable to the people 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
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gies to increase the availability of safe surgeries in contexts with-
out water or electricity and the development of national surgical,
obstetric, trauma, and anesthesia plans. The USAID Administrator
shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations on progress
made to professionalize and improve supervision of community
health workers.
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.
Neglected Tropical Diseases.—The Committee supports the inte-
gration of neglected tropical disease programs with complementary
development and global health programs including water, sanita-
tion and hygiene.
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 chil-
dren with hydrocephalus or autism.
The Committee supports consideration of public-private partner-
ships that strengthen health systems and address childhood cancer.
Reproductive health and voluntary family planning.—The Com-
mittee 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
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prioritize voluntarism and informed choice in expanding the reach
and impact of family planning programs by providing counseling,
accurate information, and services on a full range of modern and
effective contraceptive methods. Furthermore, the Committee urges
USAID to promote the awareness and use of fertility-awareness
methods of family planning that are proven effective, including
internet-based technology.
Research.—The Committee supports USAID’s role in health-re-
lated research and supports continued investments in new global
health technologies. The Committee encourages USAID to include
efforts to find new diagnostic and treatment tools for tuberculosis
and effective, affordable contraceptives in their research agenda.
The Committee includes further language under Reports in this
heading.
Risk Management and Insurance.—In order to manage the risks
associated with the worldwide delivery of sensitive global health
commodities, USAID and the Department of State shall collect data
on risks to product quality in the supply chain and ensure ade-
quate insurance is in place to protect against losses, including dur-
ing in-country distribution.
Tuberculosis (TB).—The Committee recommendation includes
funding to combat drug-susceptible and drug-resistant tuberculosis.
The Committee encourages support for new products to prevent
and treat tuberculosis and encourages investment in new drugs,
vaccines, and diagnostics. The USAID Administrator is directed to
consult with the Committees on Appropriations regarding the use
of funds in this Act for such purposes. The Committee includes fur-
ther language under Reports in this heading.
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 notes
the potential of advances in development of broadly neutralizing
antibodies for long-lasting prevention of HIV infection as part of
this research.
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.
The Committee encourages the USAID Administrator and the
Global AIDS Coordinator to consider the procurement of low dead
space, retractable syringes to maximize each dose of procured vac-
cines or administered drug. Additionally, vial-level temperature
monitoring should be used on all temperature sensitive vaccines,
including for coronavirus, to minimize wastage and maximize sup-
ply. The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on amounts proposed for
vaccine development and administration for fiscal year 2022.
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-
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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, including training health and education
professionals to work effectively with autistic children. The Com-
mittee directs the USAID Administrator to regularly update the
Committee on APCA implementation.
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Global health security and emerging health threats.—The Com-
mittee recommendation includes increased funding to promote glob-
al health security, address emerging health threats overseas, and
prevent future pandemics. Not later than 60 days after enactment
of this Act, and prior to the initial obligation of funds, the Com-
mittee directs the USAID Administrator to submit to the Commit-
tees on Appropriations a report on the proposed uses of such funds
on a country and project basis including possible contributions to
multilateral mechanisms. The Committee directs that such report
shall be updated and submitted to the Committees on Appropria-
tions every 90 days until the funds are fully obligated.
Health systems.—The USAID Administrator and United States
Global AIDS Ambassador are directed to submit 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 percent directive. The report should include a de-
scription of how USAID and OGAC are designing these integrated
efforts by operating unit, including Washington-based program-
ming, and the expected result of this integration on improved per-
formance of country health systems. The report should include
cross-cutting efforts to strengthen local health workforces.
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.
Tuberculosis.—The Committee directs the USAID Administrator
to submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations not later
than 180 days after enactment of this Act on progress in imple-
menting a comprehensive strategies to achieve TB elimination by
simultaneously searching actively for TB disease and infection,
treating TB disease and infection (including multi-drug resistant
TB), enabling infection control at key congregate settings including
hospitals and prisons, and supporting patients so they are able to
complete their treatment. Such report may be combined with exist-
ing reporting requirements.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
The Committee recommendation includes a total of
$6,410,000,000 to fight HIV/AIDS. Of this amount, the Committee
recommendation includes $6,080,000,000 to be directly apportioned
to the Department of State.
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. OGAC is encouraged to develop targets and track the
prevention, treatment and care of children and adolescent popu-
lations in HIV-affected communities and collect and evaluate de-
tailed data by age in order to strengthen the President’s Emer-
gency Plan for AIDS Relief’s (PEPFAR) efforts. 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 services. Outcomes based on such targets shall
be included in PEPFAR’s Annual 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
directs OGAC and USAID to consult with the Committees on Ap-
propriations on plans for and progress of such partnerships.
Global Fund.—The Committee recommendation includes
$1,560,000,000 for the third installment of the sixth replenishment
of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. The
Committee notes that this amount shall be fully obligated for this
third 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.
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 2022.
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.
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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
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programs including efforts to address root causes of stigma and dis-
crimination.
DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $3,500,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 4,075,097,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 4,075,097,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +575,097,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $4,075,097,000 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, support broad-based economic
growth, and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable De-
velopment Goals. The Committee recommendation includes most
countries’ long-term development programs even if they are also re-
ceiving 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:
Democratic Republic of the Congo ....................................................................................................... 85,000
Liberia .................................................................................................................................................... 65,500
Malawi ................................................................................................................................................... 60,000
of which, higher education .......................................................................................................... 10,000
Somalia .................................................................................................................................................. 55,000
Sudan .................................................................................................................................................... 25,500
Counter-Lord’s Resistance Army Program ............................................................................................ 10,000
Power Africa .......................................................................................................................................... 70,000
Prosper Africa ........................................................................................................................................ 50,000
Young African Leader’s Initiative (YALI) ............................................................................................... 10,000
Near East
Refugee Scholarships ............................................................................................................................ 8,000
South and Central Asia:
Bangladesh labor programs .................................................................................................................. 3,000
Western Hemisphere:
Barbados and Eastern Caribbean ......................................................................................................... 5,000
El Salvador ............................................................................................................................................ 95,000
Guatemala ............................................................................................................................................. 113,650
Haiti ....................................................................................................................................................... 56,000
of which, reforestation ................................................................................................................. 8,500
Honduras ............................................................................................................................................... 95,000
Nicaragua .............................................................................................................................................. 15,000
Global Programs:
Combating Child Marriage .................................................................................................................... 20,000
Development Innovation Ventures ......................................................................................................... 30,000
Disability Programs ............................................................................................................................... 15,000
Feed the Future Innovation Labs .......................................................................................................... 58,000
Global Crop Diversity Trust ................................................................................................................... 5,500
Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program ............................................................................................... 2,000
Office of Education ............................................................................................................................... 35,000
Trade Capacity Building ........................................................................................................................ 18,000
Victims of Torture .................................................................................................................................. 12,000
Agriculture
The Committee recommendation includes not less than
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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 USAID Administrator should include yield
gap analysis in its food security metrics.
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.
The Committee encourages the USAID Administrator to expand
the focus on women as key decision makers in household nutrition
outcomes through Village Savings and Loan Associations and wom-
en’s cooperatives and collectives. The Committee recognizes the im-
portance of biofortification as a part of the Global Food Security
Strategy and urges continued support for such efforts.
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. USAID should consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on ways to maximize agri-
cultural and conservation volunteers, such as through the Farmer-
to-Farmer program, to address programmatic needs in agriculture,
forestry, wildlife management, and grassland restoration. The
Committee encourages USAID to consider expanding the number of
Feed the Future Target Countries.
Agricultural research.—The Committee recommendation includes
not less than $150,000,000 for the research initiatives of the Bu-
reau for Food Security, of which $58,000,000 is for the Feed the Fu-
ture Innovation Labs. The Committee supports funding for an inno-
vation lab on the use of irrigation and agricultural intensification
to support small holder farmers in simple, affordable scalable tech-
nology production, financing, and repair. The Committee directs
that the request level for the research and development initiatives
be designated in the CBJ for fiscal year 2023.
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
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-
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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.
Trade capacity building.—The Committee continues to support
capacity building activities, specifically on labor rights and environ-
mental 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,
including efforts to support formal employment, build organizing
and bargaining capacity among workers, enforce labor rights, and
access to labor justice for workers in both formal and informal em-
ployment. The Committee includes further direction under Reports
in this section.
Education
American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA).—The Com-
mittee recommendation includes not less than $31,500,000 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 recommendation includes not
less than $950,000,000 for basic education programs in this Act.
The Committee includes further direction under Reports in this
heading.
The Committee encourages USAID to build local capacity and
leadership development in the education sector and ensure all chil-
dren gain the foundational skills essential to success. The Com-
mittee encourages the USAID Administrator to continue the de-
ployment of inclusive education methodologies, and to develop tools
to guide its staff and implementing partners in these practices to
ensure access to school for all children including those with disabil-
ities.
To recover from the COVID–19 pandemic and prepare for future
emergencies that could disrupt education, the USAID Adminis-
trator should expand access to distance learning materials and
technology, support safe school reopening plans, including reenroll-
ment campaigns for out-of-school children and youth, and prioritize
assessments of student learning levels, remedial and accelerated
learning, and curriculum adaptation.
Higher education.—The Committee supports funds for higher
education programs in the Western Hemisphere. The Committee
notes that reaching underserved populations in Latin America and
the Caribbean with educational programs of sufficient duration to
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Committee urges USAID to prioritize educational opportunities at
post-secondary institutions for underserved populations in the re-
gion.
Environment
The Committee supports efforts to address changes in the envi-
ronment that are impacting global stability and United States na-
tional security. 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 uti-
lizing both bilateral and multilateral mechanisms. The Committee
directs the Secretary of State to monitor illegal timber harvesting
in partner countries and to discourage such activities if they are
found.
The USAID Administrator, in consultation with other relevant
United States partners, should support natural climate solutions
and restoration for landscape regeneration, especially in degraded
landscapes like the African Sahel.
Funding provided for the Brazilian Amazon should protect the
rights of indigenous and Afro-Brazilian communities and support
the prosecution of violations of such rights. The Committee sup-
ports continued funding of great apes and Indonesian orangutan
conservation at not less than the 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.
The Committee encourages the Secretary of State and the
USAID Administrator to consider programs to increase trans-
parency of the sources of cobalt mining and develop a mitigation
plan to protect children involved in such activities.
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 made available for the United States For-
est Service should support programs related to the restoration of
forests and landscapes of degraded ecosystems, the promotion of
urban forestry, youth engagement on natural resource manage-
ment, and watershed management in forests, grasslands, and arid
landscapes.
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
Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment .................................................................................. 43,000
Guatemala/Belize ............................................................................................................................................ 7,500
Lacey Act ........................................................................................................................................................ 4,000
United States Fish and Wildlife Service ........................................................................................................ 6,000
of which, migratory bird conservation .................................................................................................. 1,500
of which, endangered sea turtles ......................................................................................................... 150
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Ocean Plastic Pollution and Waste Recycling ............................................................................................... 40,000
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FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY PROGRAMS—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Account/Program Budget Authority
Toxic Chemicals .............................................................................................................................................. 7,000
Countries
Haiti.—The Committee remains deeply concerned about the gov-
ernance crisis in Haiti, the lack of a functioning legislature and in-
creasing lawlessness and violence. Despite significant investments
in the country’s development, Haiti remains among the poorest
countries in the Western Hemisphere. Additional funds provided
under this heading should be prioritized to address gang violence,
support for youth, especially entrepreneurs, and local economic ini-
tiatives. Agricultural programming should integrate with other sec-
tors and include regenerative agriculture. The Committee notes the
indispensable role of a vibrant and independent civil society in
Haiti to strengthening development progress and inclusive govern-
ance, and urges USAID to go further to build the capacity of, and
directly support, local organizations and businesses in Haiti.
The Secretary of State and USAID Administrator shall consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on a strategy to address
governance, economic opportunities, rule of law including border
control, and social services in Haiti to improve social cohesion and
make United States assistance more effective.
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 recommendation includes funding for
Somalia to support the formation of legitimate, durable institu-
tions, capacity building, and economic development that will en-
hance peace and stability in the country. Particular attention
should be given to youth programs.
Global Programs
Ocean Freight Reimbursement.—The Committee supports
USAID’s Ocean Freight Reimbursement Program to provide com-
petitive grants for Private Voluntary Organizations to deliver com-
modities, especially learning materials, to countries overseas. The
USAID Administrator is directed to consult with the Committees
on Appropriations on the administration of the program for fiscal
year 2022.
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes not less than $475,000,000 in this Act for
long-term, sustainable water supply, sanitation, and hygiene
projects pursuant to Public Law 109–121, as amended by Public
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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, especially in response
to COVID. The USAID Administrator is directed to include ade-
quate feminine sanitation and hygiene products in specifications
for personal protective equipment (PPE), on covered materials lists,
and in the design and implementation of the Agency’s PPE provi-
sions for female frontline workers. The Committee includes further
language under Reports in this heading.
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.
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.
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
education) as well as a list of indicators that will be used to mon-
itor performance for each of these education levels and the criteria
used to prioritize country programs. Data should be disaggregated
by age, sex, and disability when practicable and appropriate. The
report should also include funds made available during the pre-
vious fiscal year to maintain education access for children in emer-
gencies and conflict.
Locally-led development.—The Committee directs the USAID Ad-
ministrator, not later than 120 days after enactment of this Act, to
submit to the Committees on Appropriations a report on funding
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national nongovernmental entities. The report should include a de-
scription on how USAID is working to increase funding to capable
local and national nongovernmental entities.
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 2022.
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, especially for frontline health workers. The report
should also include recommendations for how USAID could im-
prove its management of investments in this area, including
through targeted program definitions.
INTERNATIONAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $4,395,362,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 4,682,362,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 4,682,362,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +287,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $4,682,362,000 for
International Disaster Assistance.
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.
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, consistent with Global Child Thrive Act (Public Law 116–
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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.
The Committee recognizes that education, including early child-
hood education, is an essential intervention for children in crisis-
affected settings.
Ethnic and religious minorities.—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes funds under this heading for continued support of hu-
manitarian assistance for displaced, vulnerable, and persecuted
ethnic and religious minorities to: (1) facilitate the implementation
of an immediate, coordinated, and sustained response; (2) enhance
protection of conflict victims; (3) improve access to secure locations
for obtaining humanitarian and resettlement services; and (4) build
resilience and help reestablish livelihoods for displaced and per-
secuted persons in their communities of origin.
Local leadership.—The Committee recognizes that local and na-
tional nongovernmental leadership is critical for an effective, mean-
ingful and sustainable humanitarian response. The Committee
urges the USAID Administrator to prioritize making funds avail-
able to local and national nongovernmental entities to improve
local self-reliance.
Venezuelan migrants.—The Committee urges the USAID Admin-
istrator to press other donor countries to make meaningful commit-
ments to help Colombia and other neighboring countries deliver
needed humanitarian services to migrants who have fled Ven-
ezuela. The Committee directs USAID to focus greater attention
and resources to address the violence, abuse, and exploitation suf-
fered by Venezuelan women and children, including by
disaggregating data by sex and age in needs assessments and pro-
gram reporting.
Report
Local leadership.—Not later than 120 days after enactment of
this Act, USAID shall submit a report to the Committees on Appro-
priations detailing programs awarded to local and national non-
governmental entities from funds made available under this head-
ing. The report should include a description of how USAID is work-
ing to increase funding to capable local and national nongovern-
mental entities.
TRANSITION INITIATIVES
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $92,043,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 92,043,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 92,043,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $92,043,000 for Transi-
tion Initiatives.
Funds provided in this account support programs targeting key
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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 2022, including
programs supported with transferred funds.
COMPLEX CRISES FUND
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $30,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 60,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 40,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +10,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... ¥20,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $40,000,000 for the
Complex Crises Fund.
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 FUND
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $3,151,963,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 4,260,231,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 3,635,231,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +483,268,000
Change from request ................................................................... ¥625,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $3,635,231,000 for Eco-
nomic Support Fund.
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
Sudan .................................................................................................................................................... 46,000
East Asia and the Pacific:
Taiwan Global Cooperation and Training Framework ........................................................................... 3,000
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 ........................................................................................................ 6,000
Near East Regional Democracy ............................................................................................................. 55,000
Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act ......................................................................... 50,000
Western Hemisphere:
Caribbean Energy Security Initiative ..................................................................................................... 3,000
Mexico .................................................................................................................................................... 50,000
Organization of American States (OAS) ................................................................................................ 5,000
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Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues ................................................................................ 10,000
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ECONOMIC SUPPORT FUND—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Country/Program Budget Authority
Arctic Council ........................................................................................................................................ 1,000
Atrocities Prevention (sec. 7034(c)) ...................................................................................................... 2,500
Conflict and Stabilization Operations ................................................................................................... 3,500
Countering PRC Influence Fund ............................................................................................................ 155,000
House Democracy Partnership ............................................................................................................... 2,300
Implementation of Public Law 99–415 ................................................................................................ 3,500
Information Communication Technology Training ................................................................................. 1,000
The Committee provides additional direction on programs in Afri-
ca (Sec. 7042), East Asia and the Pacific (Sec. 7043), South and
Central Asia (Sec. 7044), and Latin America and the Caribbean
(Sec. 7045) 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 increased funding for the MERC program to facilitate re-
search collaboration in the Middle East including between Israelis
and Palestinians.
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
energy storage.
Global Programs
Cybersecurity.—The Committee supports capacity building at not
less than the prior year level aimed at improving cybersecurity
overseas, including to national and regional institutions, and coun-
tering malign activity online. The Secretary of State shall consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on the implementation sta-
tus of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations.
Independent media.—The Committee recommends funding for
programs and activities that globally strengthen free and open
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and support independent reporting on health crises. The Com-
mittee encourages USAID and the Department of State to strength-
en independent media programs, especially where independent in-
formation sources are increasingly under internal and external
threat, including many countries in sub-Saharan Africa; the Indo-
Pacific region including Burma and Cambodia; as well as Ven-
ezuela, Central America, Afghanistan, and Ukraine.
Post-Conflict/Peace Process Implementation Assessments.—The
Committee includes funds under this heading for the Bureau of
Conflict and Stabilization Operations, including to support pro-
grams that utilize independent, evidence-based assessments of
peace accord implementation in Colombia, and for expansion of
such assessments in other fragile settings where peace processes
and stabilization efforts are underway. Impartial standards and
methodologies for measuring the progress of peace in Colombia and
other post-conflict settings by gathering information from public,
private, and nongovernmental entities provides a valuable over-
sight tool for congressional stakeholders.
DEMOCRACY FUND
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $290,700,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 290,700,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 290,700,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $290,700,000 for De-
mocracy Fund. Of the funds provided, $190,450,000 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
$100,250,000 shall be for the Bureau for Development, Democracy,
and Innovation (DDI) at USAID.
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 ............................................................................................................. 15,000
of which, International Religious Freedom ........................................................................................... 10,000
of which, Promotion of Disability Rights .............................................................................................. 4,000
Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation, USAID:
of which, Global Labor Program ........................................................................................................... 12,500
of which, Protection of LGBTQI+ Persons ............................................................................................. 10,000
Digital risk impact assessments.—The Committee encourages the
Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation at USAID to
develop the tools and methods for conducting and evaluating digital
risk impacts on information communication technology infrastruc-
ture projects.
Global Labor Program.—Prior to the obligation of funds for the
Global Labor Program or any planned restructuring, the USAID
Administrator shall consult with the appropriate congressional
committees.
Turkey.—The Committee encourages the State Department and
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groups, youth, media, and women’s empowerment groups to explore
how to mitigate the polarization and erosion of democratic values
in Turkey.
Reports
Human rights.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State, in
consultation with the USAID Administrator, to submit a report, not
later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, on the activities of
the Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons at
the Department of State and the Senior LGBTQI+ Coordinator at
USAID in promoting U.S. engagement with governments, citizens,
civil society, and the private sector on these issues.
ASSISTANCE FOR EUROPE, EURASIA AND CENTRAL ASIA
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $770,334,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 788,929,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 788,929,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +18,595,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $788,929,000 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]
Budget
Country/Program Authority
Countering Russian Influence Fund ............................................................................................................... 85,000
Georgia ........................................................................................................................................................... 88,025
Ukraine ........................................................................................................................................................... 260,000
Building cybersecurity capacity in Eastern Europe.—The Com-
mittee recommendation provides not less than $10,000,000 under
this heading for international cybersecurity capacity-building ef-
forts to strengthen collective commitments to security in cyber-
space, improve incident response and remediation capabilities,
train appropriate personnel on the applicability of international
law in cyberspace and the policy and technical aspects of attribu-
tion of cyber incidents. The Secretary of State is directed to consult
with the Committees on Appropriations with respect to the use of
funds for such purposes.
Cyprus.—The Committee notes that no funds were requested for
Cyprus under this heading, but should the Secretary of State de-
cide to provide funds, such assistance should only be used for
measures aimed at reunification and designed to reduce tensions
and promote peace and cooperation 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 Cy-
prus are provided under Contributions for International Peace-
keeping Activities.
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on Appropriations, not later than 30 days after enactment of this
Act, on the use of funds appropriated by the Department of State,
Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act,
2021 for Eastern Mediterranean partnership dialogues. The report
shall detail the use of funds to date and the intended use of funds
in fiscal year 2022 and future fiscal years and include a plan for
the implementation of the dialogues.
Energy security for United States allies and partners.— The Com-
mittee recognizes that European allies energy security is critical for
United States national security in the face of increased Russian
weaponization of energy. The Committee commends the recent pro-
vision of financing for the Three Seas Initiative in its efforts boost
energy and infrastructure security in Central and Eastern Europe.
The Committee acknowledges the unanimous passage of H. Res.
672 in the 116th Congress signifying robust support for the Three
Seas Initiative. The Committee directs the Department of State
and USAID to prioritize financing for alternative sources of energy,
green technology, and energy sector reforms in Europe through the
Three Seas Initiative, as appropriate.
Europe and Eurasia Regional operating unit.—The Committee
recommendation includes funding for priority programs in the Eu-
rope and Eurasia regional operating unit and directs the Secretary
of State to consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the
use of funds for such purposes.
Use of notwithstanding authority.—Any notification of funds
made available under this heading in this Act or prior Acts making
appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and
related programs shall include information (if known on the date
of transmittal of such notification) on the use of notwithstanding
authority, if applicable. If subsequent to the notification of assist-
ance it becomes necessary to rely on notwithstanding authority, the
Committees on Appropriations should be informed at the earliest
opportunity and to the extent practicable.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
MIGRATION AND REFUGEE ASSISTANCE
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $3,432,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 3,845,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 3,845,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +413,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $3,845,000,000 for Mi-
gration and Refugee Assistance.
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Department of
State.—The Committee intends for the funds apportioned under
this heading to be administered by the Bureau of Population, Refu-
gees, and Migration, Department of State.
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
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gration to play an increasing leadership role to protect children in
humanitarian crises and ensuring that protection is integrated
across other humanitarian sectors.
Ethnic and religious minorities.—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes funds under this heading to continue support of hu-
manitarian assistance for vulnerable and persecuted refugees from
ethnic and religious minorities to: (1) facilitate the implementation
of an immediate, coordinated, and sustained response; (2) enhance
protection of conflict victims; (3) improve access to secure locations
for obtaining humanitarian and resettlement services; and (4) build
resilience and help reestablish livelihoods for displaced and per-
secuted persons in their communities of origin.
Higher education.—The Committee recognizes the need to close
the gap between refugees and their peers in the area of higher lev-
els of education. The Committee encourages the Secretary of State
to set an ambitious target, consistent with the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) goals, for the enroll-
ment of eligible refugees in post-secondary education, including
technical and vocational training, connected and traditional degree
and diploma programs, in host and third countries by 2030.
Mexico.—The Committee recommendation includes sufficient
funds under this heading to continue assistance to enhance the ca-
pacity of the Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance to proc-
ess asylum applications of refugees in Mexico.
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.
Remote refugee processing.—The Committee encourages the Bu-
reau of Population, Refugees, and Migration to work with the
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the State
Department Bureau of Consular Affairs to review the use of video
and audio teleconferencing technology to enable and accelerate re-
mote refugee interviews.
Tibetan refugees.—The Committee supports the continued alloca-
tion of funds to assist Tibetan refugees in Nepal and India at levels
commensurate with prior years. The Committee deplores the in-
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 expects that funding appropriated under this heading
will continue to support resettlement of qualifying URM who have
been referred to the United States from the UNHCR and non-
governmental organizations. The Committee encourages the Bu-
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processing for URM who are on the verge of aging-out of URM pro-
gram eligibility.
United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).—Pursuant
to section 7048(d), funds appropriated under this heading shall be
made available to UNRWA unless the Secretary of State deter-
mines and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that
UNRWA is violating certain policies related to neutrality, impar-
tiality, prohibiting weapons in their facilities, regular inspections,
educational materials, financial transparency, and auditing prac-
tices.
The Committee commends the Administration’s decision to re-
sume humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people, including con-
tributions to UNRWA and notes that over 70 percent of UNRWA’s
program budget is dedicated to education and healthcare. As part
of the Administration’s ongoing reengagement with UNRWA, the
Committee urges the Secretary of State to secure additional con-
tributions to the Agency from countries in the region, work with
the Government of Lebanon on job opportunities for refugees, and
work with UNRWA on overcoming residual financial impacts to the
Agency created by the 2018 suspension of U.S. contributions.
Venezuelan migrants.—The Committee recommendation includes
funds to expand support for refugees fleeing economic collapse and
repression in Venezuela. This includes better protections and as-
sistance for Venezuelan refugees and migrants subject to gender-
based violence, malnutrition, human trafficking, recruitment to il-
legal groups and activities, and xenophobia. The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to focus greater attention and resources to
address the violence, abuse, and exploitation suffered by Ven-
ezuelan women and children, including by disaggregating data by
sex and age in needs assessments and program reporting. Further-
more, the Committee urges the Secretary of State to press other
donor countries to make more substantial commitments to help Co-
lombia and other neighboring countries deliver needed humani-
tarian services to migrants who have fled Venezuela.
Report
United Nations Relief and Works Agency.—Not later than 90
days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall sub-
mit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the de-
gree to which UNRWA is complying with the policies and proce-
dures described in section 7048(d) and the areas in which the De-
partment is partnering with the Agency on new guidelines or re-
form efforts. Such report shall include an updated description of
the mechanisms UNRWA has in place to identify incitement and
other unacceptable subject matters, including anti-Semitic content,
in locally-produced textbooks and the procedures in place to sub-
stitute such material with curriculum that emphasizes the impor-
tance of human rights, tolerance, and non-discrimination.
UNITED STATES EMERGENCY REFUGEE AND MIGRATION ASSISTANCE
FUND
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $100,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 100,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 100,000
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Change from request ................................................................... 0
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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.
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
PEACE CORPS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $410,500,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 410,500,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 430,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +20,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... +20,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $430,500,000 for Peace
Corps, of which $6,330,000 is for the Office of the Inspector Gen-
eral.
The Committee recommendation for Peace Corps provides sup-
port as the agency works to return volunteers back into service
overseas and continues to prioritize volunteer safety and security
operations in the post-pandemic environment.
Reports
Global demand for Peace Corps assistance.—The Committee di-
rects the Director of the Peace Corps to submit a report to the
Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enact-
ment of this Act, assessing the global demand for Peace Corps as-
sistance and how the agency can better meet this demand. Such re-
port should also include potential new country posts, new or up-
dated areas of Volunteer service sectors, and the resources needed
to meet such demand.
Returned Peace Corps Volunteers.—The Committee directs the
Director of the Peace Corps to submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees, not later than 60 days after enactment
of this Act, assessing benefits such as educational, healthcare, and
housing, available to returning Peace Corps volunteers compared to
other federally supported volunteers that have completed their
service.
Collection of Peace Corps workforce and volunteer data.—The
Committee directs the Director of the Peace Corps to submit a re-
port to the appropriate congressional committees, not later than 90
days after enactment of this Act, on Peace Corps’ workforce and
volunteer data that includes disaggregated demographic data, in-
cluding race, ethnicity, and gender, and other information regard-
ing the diversity of the workforce of the Peace Corps and of Peace
Corps Volunteers.
MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE CORPORATION
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $912,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 912,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 912,000,000
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Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
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The Committee recommendation includes $912,000,000 for Mil-
lennium Challenge Corporation. The Committee recommendation
includes a limitation of $115,000,000 for administrative expenses
and not more than $100,000 may be for representational expenses.
Funding included for administrative expenses is made available
until expended.
Administrative expenses.—The Millennium Challenge Corpora-
tion (MCC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is directed to provide to
the Committees on Appropriations quarterly obligation reports of
administrative expenses by the cost categories detailed in the CBJ,
starting not later than 30 days after enactment of this Act. Such
report shall also include information on administrative expenses
deobligated from prior year appropriations.
Deobligation notification.—Consistent with section 7015(c) of this
Act, the reobligation of funds deobligated by the MCC is subject to
the regular notification procedures of the Committees on Appro-
priations. In any notification of reobligation, the MCC shall indi-
cate the Compact or activity that is the source of the deobligation
and the year in which the deobligation occurred.
Inclusion and gender.—The Committee supports the MCC’s work
to empower women and make inclusion central to the translation
of growth into poverty reduction. The Committee directs MCC to
continue to use administrative expenses for support of training,
technical assistance, and staff with gender expertise to ensure that
the MCC has the capacity to shape its programs with gender anal-
ysis.
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 2022.
INTER-AMERICAN FOUNDATION
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $38,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 38,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 44,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +6,500,000
Change from request ................................................................... +6,500,000
The Committee recommendation includes $44,500,000 for Inter-
American Foundation.
The Committee applauds the work of the Inter-American Foun-
dation (IAF) in supporting community-led solutions for building re-
siliency to disasters, extreme weather changes and small farming
operations in the eastern Caribbean, while advancing United
States priorities in the region. The Committee supports the IAF’s
commitment to expanding its investments in the eastern Carib-
bean, and the IAF’s strategy in the Northern Triangle, which fo-
cuses on building resilience and sustainable solutions for commu-
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The Committee directs the IAF to allocate $1,000,000 to support
a pilot exchange program between indigenous IAF grantees and
Native American tribes, including, to the extent practicable, the de-
velopment of cross-investments, export opportunities, and improved
capacity to engage in trade and investment relationships.
Within the increase provided, the Committee recommends addi-
tional IAF investments of $2,000,000 to address the crisis of Ven-
ezuelan migrants; $2,000,000 for building disaster resiliency in the
Caribbean; $1,500,000 for civil society and livelihoods strength-
ening in Haiti; and $1,000,000 for conflict recovery and historically
marginalized groups in Colombia.
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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $33,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 33,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 43,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +10,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... +10,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $43,000,000 for United
States African Development Foundation.
The Committee applauds the work of United States African De-
velopment Foundation (USADF) in addressing food insecurity, en-
ergy poverty, and unemployment, particularly among women and
youth, as well as spurring economic development, improving lives
and livelihoods, and contributing to increased peace and stability
in critical regions.
Within the increase provided, the Committee encourages the
USADF to continue partnering with African diaspora entities and
individuals in the United States and to allocate $500,000 to sup-
port new, collaborative projects between USADF grantees and Afri-
ca diaspora communities in order to expand such mutually bene-
ficial and meaningful relationships.
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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $33,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 38,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 38,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +5,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $38,000,000 for Inter-
national Affairs Technical Assistance at the Department of the
Treasury, of which $9,500,000 is available for administrative ex-
penses. The operating and spend plans required under section 7061
of this Act shall include estimated program and administrative
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Report
Administrative expenses.—The Committee directs the Secretary
of the Treasury to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on the
issue of increasing administrative expenses costs and ways to miti-
gate such costs, including exploring different government service
providers for internal service agreements.
DEBT RESTRUCTURING
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $204,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 67,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 67,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... ¥137,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $67,000,000 for Debt
Restructuring to support the Debt Service Suspension Initiative
and the Common Framework on Debt Treatments to provide eco-
nomic relief stemming from the COVID–19 pandemic as well as to
protect biodiversity and combat climate change under the Tropical
Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act (Public Law 115–440).
TITLE IV—INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $1,385,573,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 1,525,738,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,395,573,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +10,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... ¥130,165,000
The Committee recommendation includes $1,395,573,000 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]
Budget
Country/Program/Activity Authority
Atrocities prevention (sec. 7034(c)) ............................................................................................................... 2,500
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative ............................................................................................................... 35,000
Central America Regional Security Initiative—Costa Rica ........................................................................... 32,500
Combating wildlife trafficking ....................................................................................................................... 50,000
Combating Trafficking in Persons ................................................................................................................. 77,000
of which, Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons .............................................................................. 66,000
Child Protection Compacts (non-add) .................................................................................................. [10,000]
Countering PRC Influence Fund ..................................................................................................................... 70,000
Countering Russian Influence Fund ............................................................................................................... 50,000
Cybercrime and intellectual property rights .................................................................................................. 20,000
Demand reduction .......................................................................................................................................... 20,000
Fighting Corruption ........................................................................................................................................ 30,000
International Law Enforcement Academy ....................................................................................................... 37,925
International Organized Crime ....................................................................................................................... 55,225
Inter-Regional Aviation Support ..................................................................................................................... 38,400
of which, sensor upgrades .................................................................................................................... 10,000
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Security Force Professionalization (sec. 7035(a)) .......................................................................................... 3,000
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INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Country/Program/Activity Authority
West Bank and Gaza ...................................................................................................................................... 40,000
Combatting wildlife trafficking.—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes $50,000,000 under this heading for programs to com-
bat wildlife poaching and trafficking. The Committee supports the
use of the authority provided in section 484(a)(2) of the Foreign As-
sistance Act of 1961 for transfer of title of aircraft to support anti-
poaching activities.
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 $20,000,000 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.
DNA forensic technology to combat human trafficking in Central
America and Mexico.—The Committee recommendation provides
not less than $10,000,000 under this heading for DNA forensic
technology programs to combat human trafficking in Central Amer-
ica and Mexico. The Committee notes that DNA forensic science
and DNA databases have a unique capability to confirm identities
and have proven to be an effective tool in deterring and preventing
human trafficking. The Committee expects the Department of State
to work in partnership to further develop the capacity of the gov-
ernments of Central America and Mexico to utilize DNA forensic
science and databases to combat trafficking in persons.
DNA infrastructure to combat sexual violence.—DNA forensic
science and DNA databases have a unique ability to identify per-
petrators and serial offenders and have proven to be an effective
tool in deterring, preventing and prosecuting cases of sexual vio-
lence. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to consult with
the Committees on Appropriations on the use of funds provided in
the Act for development of DNA technology and infrastructure in
partner countries.
Inter-regional Aviation Support.—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes $38,400,000 for Inter-regional Aviation Support, in-
cluding funding to procure, upgrade, and install United States
manufactured and assembled electro-optical/infra-red sensors onto
Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
(INL) rotary-wing aircraft. The Committee notes the Department
has sought information on these capabilities in prior years, and
that such capabilities could significantly improve day/night oper-
ations, safety and security for INL helicopter operations in chal-
lenging environments, and the performance of search and rescue,
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directs the Secretary of State to consult with the Committees on
Appropriations on the use of funds for such sensors and that funds
be made available through an open and competitive process.
Global crime and drugs policy.—The Committee recommendation
includes $7,000,000 for activities to mobilize global institutions to
combat factors that contribute to the opioid crisis and other drug
and transnational criminal organization threats.
Global Magnitsky Human Rights and Accountability 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 Human Rights and
Accountability 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 $37,925,000 for ILEA to support
regional law enforcement training.
International Organized Crime.—The Committee recommenda-
tion provides $55,225,000 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 supports Department of State activi-
ties to address the flow of illegal opioids into the United States, in-
cluding: (1) programs to assist the Government of Mexico in secur-
ing its borders and reducing poppy cultivation and heroin and syn-
thetic drug production; (2) programs to thwart transnational crimi-
nal organizations involved in the trafficking of heroin and fentanyl;
(3) diplomatic efforts to strengthen precursor chemical control and
training on international treaty obligations related to opioids; (4)
measures to strengthen the security of the international postal sys-
tem to prevent illegal shipments of opioids from entering the
United States, particularly from the People’s Republic of China
(PRC); and (5) global demand reduction programs.
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.
Reports
3D Printed Gun Blueprint Database.—The Committee encour-
ages Department of State to create a searchable database of 3D
printed gun blueprints to help track the computer-aided design
software over the internet. Not later than 90 days after enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of State shall report to the Committees
on Appropriations on the feasibility of, and timeline for, estab-
lishing such a database.
Air Wing Safety Enhancements.—The Committee supports safety
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sources in prior fiscal years to augment INL’s UH–60 fleet with
certain safety digital enhancements, including Cockpit Voice &
Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR) and integrated 4th generation
Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS). The Committee di-
rects the Secretary of State to submit a report to the Committees
on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this
Act, on the status of efforts to enhance UH–60 aircraft with a
digitally enhanced CVFDR and HUMS combined solution in a man-
ner that provides the best value architecture in accommodating
such capability.
Narcotics Control Reports.—The Committee is concerned with the
spike in overdose deaths during the COVID–19 pandemic, many of
which were caused by synthetic opioids like fentanyl. From 2019 to
2020, overdose deaths increased nearly 30%. According to the CDC,
fentanyl and other synthetic opioids were the primary drivers of
this increase. During this time period, China and Mexico remained
the two most significant countries for production and transit of
opioids to the United States. The Committee directs the Secretary
of State to prioritize working with international and other Federal
partners to curb the flow of illicit drugs into the United States. Not
later than 120 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
State shall submit the following reports to the Committees on Ap-
propriations:
Data Collection.—A report on plans to improve data collection re-
lated to international trafficking in synthetic drugs, including in-
creased drug use surveys among populations, increased use of
wastewater testing where appropriate, and increased consultation
and partnership with international drug agencies such as the Euro-
pean Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction and regu-
latory agencies in foreign countries.
Drug Trafficking Control Tools.—A report on whether relevant
United States sanctions, such as the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin
Designation Act of 1999, effectively target the most dangerous
criminal organizations; an evaluation of the efficacy of the designa-
tion procedures on major illicit narcotics producing and transit
countries; a strategy for working with international partners to de-
velop new guidelines to reduce the manufacturing, trafficking, and
use of illicit narcotics; and an assessment of alternative tools for
drug trafficking control, as recommended by the Western Hemi-
sphere Drug Policy Commission.
Fentanyl.—A report on bilateral and multilateral efforts to curb
the flow of fentanyl into the United States, identify trafficking net-
works, and collaboration across federal agencies. The report shall
also identify the countries, to the extent feasible, that are the most
significant sources of illicit fentanyl and fentanyl analogues traf-
ficked into the United States during the preceding calendar year
and outline the extent to which each country identified has cooper-
ated with the United States to prevent the articles or chemicals
from being exported, including steps taken to prosecute individuals
involved in the illicit manufacture or distribution of controlled sub-
stance analogues.
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NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI-TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED
PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $889,247,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 900,247,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 889,247,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... ¥11,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $889,247,000 for Non-
proliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs.
Such funds are allocated according to the following table and sub-
ject to section 7019 of this Act:
NONPROLIFERATION, ANTI TERRORISM, DEMINING AND RELATED PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Program/Activity Budget Authority
International Atomic Energy Agency ............................................................................................................ 95,000
Conventional weapons destruction .............................................................................................................. 243,850
of which, Laos ..................................................................................................................................... 45,000
Anti-terrorism programs.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes $320,397,000 for anti-terrorism programs.
Conventional Weapons Destruction.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes $243,850,000 for Conventional Weapons De-
struction programs, of which not less than $75,000,000 is for pro-
grams in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The recommendation also
includes additional funds above the prior year level for increased
demining activities in Afghanistan, Angola, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe,
and other countries with unmet humanitarian demining require-
ments. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to consult
with the Committees on Appropriations with respect to the alloca-
tion of funds for demining above the fiscal year 2021 level prior to
submitting the 653(a) report.
The Committee recommends that of the funds allocated to Con-
ventional Weapons Destruction activities in Afghanistan,
$5,000,000 should be directed to support the clearance of impro-
vised explosive devices in Afghanistan.
The Committee continues to support the Department of State’s
demining activities in Colombia, Syria, the West Bank, among
other areas.
In addition, the Committee recommendation also includes not
less than $2,000,000 for demining activities in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Countering PRC influence.—The Committee recommendation in-
cludes $25,000,000 under Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism,
Demining and Related Programs for the Countering PRC Influence
Fund.
International cooperation in science.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes funding for international scientific and tech-
nological facilities that foster mutual understanding and tolerance
through international cooperation in science, including in the Mid-
dle East. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on the use of funds for
such purposes.
Multi-Actor deterrence.—The Committee directs the Secretary of
State to consult with the Committees on Appropriations not later
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Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance to study and
develop tools to assess deterrence strategies against multiple actors
in various scenarios, and the use of funds provided in this Act for
additional research in multi-actor deterrence.
Nonproliferation programs.—The Committee includes
$290,000,000 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 recommendation includes $95,000,000 for a vol-
untary contribution 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.
PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $440,759,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 469,459,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 460,759,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +20,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... ¥8,700,000
The Committee recommendation includes $460,759,000 for Peace-
keeping Operations. Such funds are allocated according to the fol-
lowing table and subject to section 7019 of this Act:
PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
County/Program/Activity Budget Authority
United Nations Support Office in Somalia .................................................................................................... 149,200
Multinational Force and Observers ................................................................................................................ 25,000
Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative .................................................................................................... 71,000
Security Force Professionalization (Sec. 7035(a)) ......................................................................................... 3,000
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.
Near East.—The Committee recommendation includes
$25,000,000 for the Multinational Force and Observers mission
(MFO) in the Sinai. Sufficient funds remain available from prior
fiscal year balances to address force protection requirements during
fiscal year 2022. The Committee notes the invaluable service pro-
vided by the MFO in preserving stability in a very volatile part of
the world with relatively few personnel and a small budget. United
States leadership and participation in the MFO is important to the
national security interests of the United States.
Office of Regional Peace and Security.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes an additional $10,000,000 for Africa regional
programs, including to support the Office of Regional Peace and Se-
curity’s infrastructure programs. The Committee supports the goal
of improving the infrastructure used by African partners nations in
their efforts to reduce the capacity of terrorist networks, and en-
hance border security in areas of terrorist activities. These partner
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in the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership and the Part-
nership for Regional East Africa Counterterrorism, and Somalia.
Oversight of Transferred Articles.—Not later than 90 days after
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall report to the
appropriate congressional committees on the efforts of the Bureaus
of African Affairs and Political-Military Affairs to provide effective
oversight and monitoring of equipment and other defense articles
purchased with funds made available under this heading in this
Act and prior Acts making appropriations for the Department of
State, foreign operations, and related programs, including the fund-
ing and resources dedicated to such efforts.
Somalia.—The Committee recommendation includes
$149,200,000 for United Nations Support Office in Somalia
(UNSOS), including $25,100,000 for arrears from prior year peace-
keeping assessments. Pursuant to the third proviso under this
heading in the Act, the authority under Contributions for Inter-
national Peacekeeping Activities in the Act to exceed the limitation
in section 404(b)(2) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fis-
cal Years 1994 and 1995, as amended (22 U.S.C. 287e note) shall
apply to funds made available by the Act for UNSOS.
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Fiscal Year 2020 enacted level .......................................................... $112,925,000
Fiscal Year 2021 request ................................................................... 112,925,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 112,925,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $112,925,000 for Inter-
national Military Education and Training (IMET).
Indo-Pacific.—The Committee notes that the allocation of funds
made available for the IMET program should reflect the impor-
tance of the Indo-Pacific region, especially in enhancing military-to-
military relationships with key partners and allies in the region
and strengthening the professionalism and democratic values
among security partners in the Indo-Pacific.
Northern Triangle.—Funds appropriated under this heading in
this Act and made available for assistance for Guatemala, Hon-
duras, and El Salvador shall be prioritized for military
professionalization and human rights training of such countries’ se-
curity forces. The Secretary of State is directed to consult with the
Committees on Appropriations on the use of funds for such pur-
poses.
FOREIGN MILITARY FINANCING PROGRAM
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $6,175,524,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 6,175,524,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 6,175,524,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $6,175,524,000 for For-
eign Military Financing Program (FMF).
Assistance provided under this heading helps facilitate strong
military-to-military cooperation; promotes United States trade and
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allies with United States military forces; and increases participa-
tion in coalition operations. The program provides grant and loan
assistance to partner countries in coordination with the Depart-
ment of Defense.
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
Europe and Eurasia:
Countering Russian Influence Fund .................................................................................................... 150,000
Estonia ................................................................................................................................................. 10,000
Georgia ................................................................................................................................................ 35,000
Latvia ................................................................................................................................................... 10,000
Lithuania ............................................................................................................................................. 10,000
Ukraine ................................................................................................................................................ 125,000
Near East:
Israel .................................................................................................................................................... 3,300,000
Egypt .................................................................................................................................................... 1,300,000
Jordan .................................................................................................................................................. 425,000
Western Hemisphere:
Colombia .............................................................................................................................................. 38,525
Costa Rica ........................................................................................................................................... 7,500
Mexico .................................................................................................................................................. 6,000
Global:
Countering PRC Influence Fund .......................................................................................................... 50,000
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-
tification to such Committees.
East Asia and the Pacific.—The Committee remains concerned
about the military modernization of the People’s Republic of China
(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 polit-
ical, economic, and military implications of the strategic rise of the
PRC, including through military assistance and sales programs.
FMF resources should emphasize building the maritime security
capabilities of United States partners in Southeast Asia and the
Pacific.
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) not be used against Israel, and
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the region. The Committee notes that section 7041(e) prohibits
funds for the Lebanese Internal Security Forces or the LAF if ei-
ther organization is controlled by a foreign terrorist organization
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 Committee includes further lan-
guage under Reports in this heading.
Moldova.—Funds made available under this heading for the
Countering Russian Influence Fund shall be made available to
Moldova in consultation with the Committee on Appropriations.
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.
Security Assistance.—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 its security sector assistance programs. The report
shall identify all relevant United States title 10 and title 22 au-
thorities, how these authorities are in furtherance of United States
foreign policy objectives, identify areas of overlap, and prepare rec-
ommendations to eliminate redundancies in, and improve oversight
and management of, U.S. assistance to foreign security forces and
defense institutions.
TITLE V—MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE
FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $387,500,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 457,100,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 477,100,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +89,600,000
Change from request ................................................................... +20,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $477,100,000 for Inter-
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Such funds are allocated according to the following table and
subject to the conditions under this heading and section 7019 of
this Act:
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Organizations/Programs Budget 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 ............................................................................................................... 64,000
OAS Fund for Strengthening Democracy ........................................................................................................ 4,500
Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia ........... 50
UN Capital Development Fund ....................................................................................................................... 1,000
UN Children’s Fund ........................................................................................................................................ 139,000
of which, Joint Program on Eliminating Female Genital Mutilation .................................................... [5,000]
UN Democracy Fund ....................................................................................................................................... 3,500
UN Development Program .............................................................................................................................. 81,550
UN Environmental Program ............................................................................................................................ 10,200
UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change/UN Framework Convention on Climate Change .............. 21,000
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights .................................................................................................... 16,000
of which, Honduras ............................................................................................................................... [1,000]
of which, Colombia ............................................................................................................................... [2,500]
of which, Guatemala ............................................................................................................................. [1,000]
UN Human Settlements Program ................................................................................................................... 700
UN Junior Professional Officer Program ......................................................................................................... 1,500
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 ....................................................................................................................................... 70,000
UN Resident Coordinator System ................................................................................................................... 23,000
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 are made available for
core contributions for each entity listed in the above table unless:
(1) otherwise provided for in this Act or such table; or (2) the Sec-
retary 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 recommends $9,500,000 for the Organization of
American States (OAS). Under this heading, $4,500,000 is provided
for programs to strengthen democracy, of which not less than
$3,000,000 should be for the Inter-American Commission on
Human Rights. Within the amount provided under Economic Sup-
port Fund $5,000,000 shall be made available for programs to pro-
mote 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.
Sustainable Development Goals.—The Committee notes the im-
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international blueprint to end poverty, protect the planet, and
strive toward peace and prosperity for all peoples by 2030. The
Committee urges the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator
to recommit to implementing United States commitments under
the Sustainable Development Goals and to consider supporting the
Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Fund, which serves as
a public and private financing vehicle for programs aimed at
achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Global Agriculture Food Security Program.—The Committee sup-
ports the Global Agriculture Food Security Program (GAFSP) in its
work advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goal to end hun-
ger and achieve food security and urges the Secretary of the Treas-
ury on behalf of the United States government to consider submit-
ting a pledge in support of the 2020–2025 replenishment period
and to work with countries to secure further donor pledges for the
program.
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $139,575,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 149,288,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 149,288,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +9,713,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $149,288,000 for the
Global Environment Facility.
The Committee recommends the United States Executive Direc-
tor to encourage the Global Environment Facility to review its
strategy and implementation plan, focusing on mitigating factors
that undermine the self-sufficiency of local populations and
strengthen communication of outcomes with relevant stakeholders.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE GREEN CLIMATE FUND
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $0
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 625,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,600,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +1,600,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... +975,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $1,600,000,000 for Con-
tribution to the Green Climate Fund.
The Committee encourages fully funding the United States
pledge of $3,000,000,000 to the Green Climate Fund and provides
funding towards this effort.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE CLEAN TECHNOLOGY FUND
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $0
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 300,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 200,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +200,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... ¥100,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $200,000,000 for Con-
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CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION
AND DEVELOPMENT
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $206,500,000
Fiscal Year 2022 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.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $1,001,400,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 1,427,974,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 1,001,400,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... ¥426,574,000
The Committee recommendation includes $1,001,400,000 for Con-
tribution to the International Development Association.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT FUND
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $47,395,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 53,323,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 53,323,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +5,928,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $53,323,000 for Con-
tribution to the Asian Development Fund.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $54,648,752
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 54,648,752
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 54,648,752
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $54,648,752 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 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $171,300,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 211,300,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 211,300,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +40,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $211,300,000 for Con-
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CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $32,500,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 43,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 43,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +10,500,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $43,000,000 for Con-
tribution to the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
This is the first of three installments in support of the twelfth re-
plenishment for the International Fund for Agricultural Develop-
ment (IFAD).
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $0
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 102,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 102,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +102,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $102,000,000 for Con-
tribution to the International Monetary Fund. The funds made
available will support a contribution to the International Monetary
Fund’s (IMF) concessional lending facility for low-income countries
to help respond to the pandemic and restore economic growth. Ad-
ditionally, funds may be used to support providing a grant to the
IMF Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT) or other such
IMF facilities and to cover the subsidy cost of loans of up to 15 bil-
lion special drawing rights from Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization
Fund to the PRGT or other such IMF facilities.
TITLE VI—EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE
EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES
INSPECTOR GENERAL
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $6,500,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 6,500,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 6,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $6,500,000 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 2022.
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $110,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 114,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 114,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +4,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $114,000,000 for Ad-
ministrative Expenses. The Committee continues a provision pro-
viding administratively determined pay authority to the Export-Im-
port Bank (EXIM) for the recruitment and retention of experts with
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EXIM’s current policy that Members of the Board of Directors and
political appointees are ineligible to receive such pay and also di-
rects any changes to such policy be subject to prior consultation
with the Committees on Appropriations.
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, ethnicity, and gender.
PROGRAM BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $0
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 10,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 5,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +5,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... ¥5,000,000
The Committee recommendation includes $5,000,000 for Program
Budget Appropriations to cover subsidy costs to better position
United States companies to compete internationally.
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE
CORPORATION
INSPECTOR GENERAL
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $2,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 2,800,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 2,800,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +800,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $2,800,000 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 2022.
Accountability Mechanism 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 and following con-
sultation with the Committees on Appropriations, assessing the ef-
fectiveness and capacity of the United States International Devel-
opment Finance Corporation’s (DFC) accountability mechanisms,
including its Office of Accountability, in receiving and responding
to stakeholder concerns on potential adverse impacts from DFC-
funded investments and activities.
CORPORATE CAPITAL ACCOUNT
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $569,000,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 598,000,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 598,000,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... +29,000,000
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $598,000,000 for the
Corporate Capital Account for the DFC. Within that amount,
$148,000,000 is provided for administrative expenses and project-
specific transaction costs; and $450,000,000 for programs, including
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2X Women’s Initiative.—The Committee directs the DFC Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) to maximize women’s economic empower-
ment and entrepreneurship through the 2X Women’s initiative
with a goal of at least 20% of the DFC portfolio meeting this cri-
teria.
Accountability.—The Committee provides funding at not less
than the prior year level for the DFC’s independent accountability
mechanism, including for the Office of Accountability.
Budget request.—The Committee directs the DFC CEO to include
in the congressional budget justification for fiscal year 2023 a con-
fidential annex that describes new loans, guarantees, insurance,
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.
Cancer care and treatment.—The Committee urges the DFC to
strengthen initiatives and investments providing cancer care and
treatment in low-and middle-income countries, including in the
Indo-Pacific region.
Contribution to Capital Security Cost Sharing program.—The
Committee directs the DFC CEO to make a contribution to the
Capital Security Cost Sharing program for any personnel under
Chief of Mission authority in fiscal year 2022 consistent with the
requirements of section 7004 of this Act and title 22 United States
Code 4865 note.
Non-retaliation policy.—The Committee directs the DFC CEO to
establish a comprehensive policy on non-retaliation against civil so-
ciety and project stakeholders by DFC partners and to strictly mon-
itor DFC assistance for transactions in countries with patterns of
killings, physical abuse, and harassment towards environmental
and human rights defenders.
Ocean plastics.—The Committee supports and encourages invest-
ment in the DFC’s Ocean Plastics Initiative to engage the private
sector in eliminating plastic waste and marine debris.
Private sector development.—The Committee notes that the DFC
is an important tool to counter predatory lending activity by the
People’s Republic of China, particularly in Latin America and sub-
Saharan Africa, as well as to address economic needs in regions
like the Northern Triangle. The Committee directs the DFC to com-
ply with section 1411 of the BUILD Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–
254) and prioritize projects with a significant potential for advanc-
ing United States development priorities, including facilitating
market-based private sector development and inclusive economic
growth, especially in lower- and lower-middle income countries.
Revision of policies.—The Committee directs the DFC to ensure
that all major policies, including its environmental and social poli-
cies and independent accountability mechanisms, that are issued or
revised are subject to public notice, prior consultation, and public
comment on the proposed policy revision.
Three Seas Initiative.—The Committee supports strengthening
energy, transportation, and digital infrastructure through the
Three Seas Initiative and expects the DFC to work in coordination
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matic pledge of United States financing into the Three Seas Funds
while executing full oversight of funds.
Reports
Collection of DFC workforce data.—The Committee directs the
DFC CEO to submit a report to the appropriate congressional com-
mittees, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on
DFC’s workforce data that includes disaggregated demographic
data, including by race, ethnicity, and gender, and other informa-
tion regarding the diversity of the DFC workforce.
Corruption.—The Committee directs the DFC CEO to submit a
report to the appropriate congressional committees not later than
180 days of enactment of this Act on 1) its required policies and
procedures to mitigate risks of corruption and money laundering,
particularly in Central America; 2) any challenges implementing
projects in countries with high degrees of known corruption; and 3)
recommendations for improving implementation of projects in such
environments.
Equity agreements.—The Committee directs the DFC CEO 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, 2022, 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 and projected returns over the life of the investment;
(3) details regarding investors and partners, income level of coun-
try, 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 DFC CEO to pro-
vide written reports to the Committees on Appropriations on a
semi-annual basis, including the following for each investment
fund: (1) the identity, selection process, and professional back-
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 and the Caribbean.—The Com-
mittees urges the DFC to prioritize investments in the Pacific Is-
land countries and the Caribbean, especially investments that sup-
port minority-and women-owned businesses and promote woman’s
economic empowerment. The Committee directs the DFC CEO to
submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on efforts to increase
DFC investments in the Pacific Islands and the Caribbean, projects
being implemented or under consideration, and challenges to in-
creasing such investment. Such report should also include DFC’s
participation in the Small and Less Populous Island Economies
(SALPIE) Initiative.
Northern Triangle.—The Committee directs the DFC CEO to
submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 90 days after enactment of this Act, detailing assistance pro-
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jectives and benchmarks for the use of such assistance, the mecha-
nisms for safeguarding the assistance from corrupt influences, and
how such assistance promotes economic growth within those re-
spective countries. Such report should also include a plan outlining
DFC’s objectives and priorities in Central America and the Agen-
cy’s role in strengthening the bilateral economic relationship be-
tween the United States and Central America.
Scoring alternatives.—The Committee acknowledges the impact
of equity scoring in maximizing investment transactions. The Com-
mittee directs the DFC CEO to submit a report to the Committees
on Appropriations, not later than 90 days after enactment of this
Act, on potential scoring alternatives, including net present value
scoring or other legislative remedies, and their impacts on the utili-
zation of equity authority.
Support for minority-owned businesses.—The Committee directs
the DFC CEO to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on financ-
ing support provided to minority-owned business partners
disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. Such report shall in-
clude planned initiatives to expand outreach to minority-owned
businesses.
PROGRAM ACCOUNT
The Committee recommendation includes limitations on amounts
paid to, or transferred into, this account for the cost of direct and
guaranteed loans.
TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level .......................................................... $79,500,000
Fiscal Year 2022 request ................................................................... 79,500,000
Committee recommendation .............................................................. 79,500,000
Change from enacted level ......................................................... 0
Change from request ................................................................... 0
The Committee recommendation includes $79,500,000 for Trade
and Development Agency.
Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership.—The Com-
mittee encourages funding at not less than the prior year level for
the Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership to
strengthen cybersecurity capabilities.
Report
Support for minority-owned businesses.—The Committee directs
the Director of Trade and Development Agency (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, ethnicity, and gender. Such report shall in-
clude planned initiatives to expand outreach to minority-owned
businesses.
TITLE VII—GENERAL PROVISIONS
The Committee recommends the following new, revised and re-
tained provisions:
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This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing allowances and differentials.
Section 7002 (Unobligated Balances Report)
This section includes language carried in the prior year requiring
agencies to provide quarterly reports on the cumulative balances of
any unobligated funds.
Section 7003 (Consulting Services)
This section includes language carried in the prior year requiring
that consulting service contracts shall be a matter of public record.
Section 7004 (Diplomatic Facilities)
This section includes language modified from the prior year with
respect to the construction and use of diplomatic facilities, setting
limitations, expanding notification and oversight requirements, and
placing conditions and restrictions on certain funds. Further direc-
tion concerning notification and oversight 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 2022, 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)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing certain personnel actions and the authority to transfer funds
between appropriations accounts.
Section 7006 (Prohibition on Publicity or Propaganda)
This section includes language carried in the prior year prohib-
iting the use of funds in this Act for publicity or propaganda pur-
poses within the United States not otherwise authorized by law.
Section 7007 (Prohibition Against Direct Funding for Certain
Countries)
This section includes language carried in the prior year prohib-
iting assistance for the governments of Cuba, North Korea, Iran,
and Syria.
Section 7008 (Coups d’Etat)
This section includes language carried in the prior year prohib-
iting assistance for countries whose duly elected head of govern-
ment 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)
This section includes language modified from the prior year set-
ting 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, 2022, detailing all of the transfers
to another United States government agency made pursuant to sec-
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transfer with the funding level, appropriations account, and receiv-
ing agency. This requirement shall not apply to agreements en-
tered into between USAID and the Department of State.
The Committee recommendation includes new language that ex-
empts transfers made to the DFC for the implementation of the
Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act from the
limitation on transfers made pursuant to section 1434(j) of the
BUILD Act of 2018 that is contained in section 7009(c) of this Act.
Section 7010 (Prohibition and Limitation on Certain Expenses)
This section includes language carried in the prior year prohib-
iting first-class travel, setting certain limitations on computer net-
works, the promotion of tobacco, and representation and entertain-
ment expenses.
Section 7011 (Availability of Funds)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing the availability of funds appropriated by this Act.
Section 7012 (Limitation on Assistance to Countries in Default)
This section includes language carried in the prior year prohib-
iting assistance for countries in default and allowing exceptions in
certain circumstances.
Section 7013 (Prohibition on Taxation of United States Assist-
ance)
This section includes language carried in the prior year with-
holding assistance to a country where such assistance is subject to
taxation, unless the Secretary of State makes certain determina-
tions.
Not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of State shall submit the report required by section 7013(h) of divi-
sion G of Public Law 116–94 to the Committees on Appropriations.
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 2019 and 2020 have not
been submitted and directs the Secretary to submit the reports ex-
peditiously.
Section 7014 (Reservations of Funds)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing the reservation of funds and the designation of certain funding
levels.
Section 7015 (Notification Requirements)
This section includes language modified from the prior year es-
tablishing the notification requirements 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.
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
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vided by the trust fund and what specific risk mitigation steps are
being taken by the trust fund.
Individuals Detained at United States Naval Station, Guanta-
namo Bay, Cuba.—Not later than 5 days after the conclusion of an
agreement with a country, including a state with a compact of free
association with the United States, to receive by transfer or release
individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guanta-
namo Bay, Cuba, the Secretary of State shall notify the Commit-
tees on Appropriations in writing of the terms of the agreement, in-
cluding whether funds appropriated by this Act or prior Acts mak-
ing appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations,
and related programs will be made available for assistance for such
country pursuant to such agreement.
Section 7016 (Documents, Report Posting, Records Management,
and Related Cybersecurity Protections)
This section includes language modified from the prior year con-
cerning public posting of reports and documents, records manage-
ment, and related cybersecurity protections.
Section 7017 (Use of Funds in Contravention of this Act)
This section includes language carried in the prior year prohib-
iting funds for programs in contravention of this Act.
Section 7018 (Prohibition on Funding for Involuntary Steriliza-
tion)
This section includes language modified from the prior year pro-
hibiting funding for involuntary sterilization.
Section 7019 (Allocations and Reports)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding compliance with: (1) funding directives in certain tables in
the accompanying report; and (2) reporting directives in such re-
port.
Section 7020 (Multi-Year Pledges)
This section includes language carried in the prior year prohib-
iting the use of funds in this Act to make a multi-year pledge un-
less such pledge meets the requirements of section 7066 of the De-
partment of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Ap-
propriations Act, 2019 (division F of Public Law 116–6).
Section 7021 (Prohibition on Assistance to Governments Sup-
porting International Terrorism)
This section includes language carried in the prior year prohib-
iting assistance for governments that support international ter-
rorism.
Section 7022 (Authorization Requirements)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing authorization requirements.
Section 7023 (Definition of Program, Project, and Activity)
This section includes language carried in the prior year defining
the terms ‘‘program, project, and activity’’.
Section 7024 (Authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American
Foundation, and United States African Development Foundation)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing certain authorities for the Peace Corps, IAF, and the USADF.
Section 7025 (Commerce, Trade and Surplus Commodities)
This section includes language carried in the prior year relating
to commerce, trade, and surplus commodities. The Committee di-
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to develop foreign agriculture sectors does not adversely affect
American small businesses.
Section 7026 (Separate Accounts)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing the requirement that separate accounts be established for cash
transfers and assistance that generates local currencies and estab-
lishing certain conditions on the use of those funds.
Section 7027 (Eligibility for Assistance)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding assistance through nongovernmental organizations and as-
sistance provided under the Food for Peace Act.
Section 7028 (Local Competition)
This section includes language carried in the prior year allowing
funds to be provided to local organizations through limited competi-
tions.
Report
Limited competition.—Not later than 45 days after the end of fis-
cal year 2022, 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)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding: evaluations; social and environment safeguards; the com-
pensation level of the United States executive director to each
international financial institution (IFI); human rights promotion;
fraud and corruption; beneficial ownership; and whistleblower pro-
tections.
Pursuant to subsection (d) concerning human rights, the Com-
mittee 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 assessments of how proposed loans, grants,
policies, or strategies may impact human rights; (3) the IFI’s due
diligence process is informed by information and recommendations
from the United Nations, regional human rights entities, or other
human rights organizations, as appropriate; (4) the IFI has a spe-
cific 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 responding to intimidation and reprisals
against people adversely affected by IFI loans, grants, policies, or
strategies; and (7) the IFI has accessible, efficient, and effective ac-
countability and grievance mechanisms in place at the national and
project levels.
Pursuant to subsection (g) concerning whistleblower protections,
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 im-
plement and enforce policies and procedures for the protection of
whistleblowers from retaliation, including best practices for: (1)
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sure; (2) legal burdens of proof; (3) statutes of limitation for report-
ing retaliation; (4) access to binding independent adjudicative bod-
ies, including shared cost and selection external arbitration; and (5)
results that eliminate the effects of proven retaliation, including
provision for the restoration of prior employment.
5G Networks.—The Committee recommends the Secretary of the
Treasury to instruct the United States executive director of each
IFI to use the voice and vote of the United States to encourage
each such institution to ensure that projects that involve financing
for wireless technologies, including 5G networks, include appro-
priate security measures.
North American Development Bank.—The Committee urges the
Secretary of the Treasury to direct the representatives of the
United States to the Board of Directors of the North American De-
velopment Bank to use their voice to encourage the Bank to sup-
port economic development opportunities to reduce irregular migra-
tion and increase trade flows between the United States and Mex-
ico.
Reports
Evaluations.—Pursuant to subsection (a), the Committee directs
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 steps taken in fiscal year 2021 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 90 days
after enactment of this Act, on steps taken in fiscal year 2021 by
the United States executive directors and the international finan-
cial institutions consistent with subsection (f) compared to the pre-
vious fiscal year.
Section 7030 (Insecure Communications Networks)
This section includes language carried in the prior year making
funds available to advance the adoption of secure communications
networks and counter the adoption of insecure networks and serv-
ices.
Section 7031 (Financial Management and Budget Transparency)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing management of direct assistance to governments, budget trans-
parency of recipient countries, corruption and human rights viola-
tions, 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 2023 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
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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
disclose payments to the government by companies involved in the
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)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding democracy programs funded in this Act. The Committee
recommendation includes not less than $2,517,000,000 in assist-
ance 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.
With respect to the provision of assistance made available in this
Act for democracy programs, the Secretary of State and USAID Ad-
ministrator should prioritize using organizations with significant
experience implementing such programs and that demonstrate suc-
cessful outcomes.
Subsection (j)(1) directs USAID to continue implementing labor
programs that focus on supporting labor rights, strengthening
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Subsection (j)(2) requires the USAID Administrator to submit a
report to the appropriate congressional committees on steps taken
to build capacity within the agency to implement programs that
support labor rights, strengthen worker organizing, and build ca-
pacity in collective bargaining as well as an update on the status
of current program implementation efforts. While the Committee
supports re-evaluating programs to ensure projects address emerg-
ing challenges and utilize innovative tools, USAID failed to provide
sufficient justification or response to congressional inquiries on the
Agency’s efforts to restructure the Global Labor Program. These ac-
tions seem indicative of a larger, systemic problem within USAID
stemming from a lack of labor expertise and capacity for imple-
menting labor programs directed at strengthening labor organizing
and educating on workers’ rights. The Committee urges the USAID
Administrator to prioritize building such capacity within the agen-
cy, working with relevant stakeholders in civil society groups and
in Congress.
The Committee recommendation includes funds at not less than
the prior year level for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights,
and Labor at the Department of State.
The Committee urges the Department of State and USAID to
prioritize supporting independent media and freedom of expression
programs and to apply appropriate measures, such as the visa re-
striction policy pursuant to section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act also known as ‘‘the Khashoggi Ban’’, on foreign
entities that commit gross violations of human rights against inde-
pendent media.
The Committee continues to support efforts to engage parliamen-
tarians and parliamentary organizations, like the Parliamentary
Forum for Democracy, to build parliamentary partnerships in sup-
port of democratic norms and values. The Committee directs the
Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator, in consultation
with the NED, to consult with the Committees on Appropriations,
not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act, on how to ex-
pand such efforts.
Reports
Legislative strengthening.—The Committee directs the Secretary
of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, to consult
with, and report to, the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 60 days after enactment of this Act, on expanding efforts for
legislative strengthening programs, including technical assistance
for emerging and transitioning democracies. The Committee con-
tinues to direct the USAID Administrator to coordinate and sup-
port legislative and parliamentary strengthening programs in coun-
tries where the House Democracy Partnership is actively engaged.
Section 7033 (International Religious Freedom)
This section continues language carried in the prior year regard-
ing international religious 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
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The Committee recommendation includes not less than
$10,000,000 under Economic Support Fund for programs to protect
and investigate the persecution of religious minorities, and not less
than $10,000,000 for international religious freedom programs
under Democracy Fund.
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 remains concerned for ethnic and religious mi-
norities, including Christians, Yezidis, Rohingya, and other per-
secuted groups who have been victims of mass atrocities, ethnic
cleansing, and genocide and who are not receiving adequate assist-
ance. The Committee recognizes the benefits of existing psycho-
social support programs coordinated by the Department of State
and USAID for these groups and individuals and supports the ex-
pansion of these programs. Furthermore, the Committee urges the
prioritization of assistance for vulnerable and persecuted religious
minorities, including access to secure locations for receiving hu-
manitarian services and the restoration of residential services such
as water, electricity, sewage, health, and education.
Section 7034 (Special Provisions)
This section includes language modified from the prior year
granting certain special authorities and limitations relating to
funds made available by this Act.
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.).
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.
Subsection (e)(8) temporarily increases the default rate cap at
the Export-Import Bank from two percent to four percent through
September 30, 2022 in light of the economic impacts of the COVID–
19 pandemic on the global economy.
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 Reports.
Subsection (m)(2) makes funds available to be used for ex-post
evaluations of the sustainability of United States Government-
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ment of this Act, the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator
shall jointly consult with the Committees on Appropriations on the
development of a plan for the use of such funds across multiple sec-
tors. Such plan shall be submitted to such Committees not later
than 120 days after enactment of this Act and shall include: (1) a
timeline for implementing ex-post evaluations with such funds; (2)
steps that will be taken to incorporate ex-post evaluation criteria
in future project design, as appropriate; (3) a description of which
sectors and countries will be selected for such ex-post evaluations,
including the criteria for selection; and (4) a description of the
manner in which such ex-post evaluations will be conducted.
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. The Committee includes further language in this section
under Reports.
Reports
Lautenberg amendment.—Not later than 60 days after enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Committees
on Appropriations a report on the Lautenberg amendment program
for fiscal years 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. 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.
Local Works.—The USAID Administrator is directed to submit a
report to the Committees on Appropriations not later than 180
days after enactment of this Act, on progress in prioritizing funding
to marginalized groups, including youth-led organizations, in its
Local Works programming, as expressed in House Report 116–444.
Section 7035 (Law Enforcement and Security)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
lated to assistance, authorities, limitations, and notifications re-
garding law enforcement and security matters.
Pursuant to Section 7035(b)(8), this Act includes new language
directing the Secretary of State to consult with each foreign govern-
ment prior to the signing of a new Letter of Offer and Acceptance
involving funds under the Foreign Military Financing Program to
ensure there is a mutually-agreed upon understanding of the re-
quirements under the Arms Export Control Act and how the pur-
chase of U.S. military equipment furthers United States national
security policy.
Not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of State shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations an up-
date to the implementation plan required by section 7035(b)(7)(B)
of the fiscal year 2021 Department of State, Foreign Operations,
and Related Programs Appropriations Act, including a summary of
the status of efforts to reach written agreements with recipient
governments.
Section 7036 (Arab League Boycott of Israel)
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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)
This section includes language carried in the prior year estab-
lishing limitations on the use of funds in support of a Palestinian
state.
Section 7038 (Prohibition on Assistance to the Palestinian Broad-
casting Corporation)
This section includes language carried in the prior year restrict-
ing assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation.
Section 7039 (Assistance for the West Bank and Gaza)
This section 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)
This section includes language carried in the prior year placing
limitations on any assistance for the Palestinian Authority and re-
garding Hamas.
Section 7041 (Middle East and North Africa)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding policies and countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Bahrain.—The Committee appreciates Bahrain’s commitment to
regional peace and stability, including Bahrain’s signing of the Sep-
tember 15, 2020, Abraham Accords. The Committee remains con-
cerned with ongoing reports of the widespread violations of human
rights, including the use of arbitrary detention, violence, violations
of due process, and restrictions on freedom of expression, the press,
and assembly. The Committee encourages the Department of State
to prioritize working with the Government of Bahrain to make
meaningful progress toward establishing democratic institutions
and holding accountable those responsible, including in the armed
forces and Ministry of Interior, for human rights violations.
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
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Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ............................................................... 3,500
International Military Education and Training ............................................................................................... 1,800
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EGYPT—Continued
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Account Budget Authority
Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 1,300,000
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. The Committee also notes Egypt’s crit-
ical mediation efforts in support of a ceasefire in Gaza in May 2021
and Egypt’s help in evacuating American citizens to safety. Pro-
moting a stable, democratic, and prosperous Egypt, where the gov-
ernment empowers civil society and protects human rights, should
continue to be a core objective of United States policy.
The Committee continues to support $40,000,000 for higher edu-
cation programs in Egypt, including $15,000,000 for scholarships.
Not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, the USAID Ad-
ministrator 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
Committees on Appropriations. Such funds should be made avail-
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. The Committee encourages the USAID Ad-
ministrator to implement programs that assist orphans and vulner-
able 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.
Withholding.—Pursuant to subsection (a)(3), the Secretary of
State shall withhold $150,000,000 of the funds provided for Egypt
under Foreign Military Financing Program until the Secretary cer-
tifies and reports to the Committees on Appropriations that the
Government of Egypt is meeting the governance and human rights
conditions described under Reports in this section. A national secu-
rity waiver is included in this Act and is applicable only to para-
graph (3)(A).
In addition to the funds withheld pursuant to subparagraph (A),
$135,000,000 of the total funds provided for Egypt under Foreign
Military Financing Program are also withheld from obligation pur-
suant to subparagraph (C)(i), and excluded from the waiver, until
the Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees
on Appropriations that the Government of Egypt is making clear
and consistent progress in releasing political prisoners and pro-
viding detainees with due process of law.
In addition to the funds withheld pursuant to subparagraph (A),
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Military Financing Program are also withheld from obligation pur-
suant to subparagraph (C)(ii), and excluded from the waiver, until
the Secretary of State determines and reports to the Committees
on Appropriations that the Government of Egypt has provided
American citizens with fair and commensurate compensation for in-
juries suffered as a result of an attack against a tour group by the
Egyptian military.
The Secretary, in making the determination with respect to
whether the Government of Egypt has provided American citizens
with fair and commensurate compensation for injuries suffered as
a result of an attack against a tour group by the Egyptian military,
shall consider the case of American citizen, April Corley, and her
severe injuries and losses sustained during an attack on her tour
group by Egyptian armed forces on September 13, 2015.
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) is modified from the prior year. Funds for
Iraq are allocated according to the following table and subject to
section 7019 of this Act:
IRAQ
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Account/Program Authority
Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. 150,000
Justice sector initiatives ....................................................................................................................... [2,500]
Marla Ruzicka Iraqi War Victims Fund ................................................................................................. [7,500]
Scholarships .......................................................................................................................................... [10,000]
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ............................................................... 47,500
International Military Education and Training ............................................................................................... 1,000
Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 250,000
Pursuant to paragraph (1), funds shall be made available for bi-
lateral 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
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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 Committee rec-
ommendation includes funds to support American-style higher edu-
cation institutions in Iraq, including in the Kurdistan region, on an
open and competitive basis. The Secretary of State or USAID Ad-
ministrator, 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 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 an integrated strategy for the surviv-
ability of all religious minorities in consultation with civil society
partners and affected communities in both Iraq and the KRI.
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 their family members. The Committee notes the critical role
of the SIV program in assisting the United States mission in Iraq.
The Committee encourages the State Department to expand the
days and hours of operation for consular services in Erbil, as appro-
priate, to better accommodate the demand for services.
The Committee encourages the Department of State in coordina-
tion with USAID to increase its employment at the United States
Consulate in Erbil to assist in the oversight of aid programs in
Northern Iraq.
Israel.—The Committee recommendation includes $3,300,000,000
in grants for military assistance under the Foreign Military Fi-
nancing (FMF) Program to Israel, which is the same as the budget
request. The Committee reaffirms its support for the 2016 United
States—Israel Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which dem-
onstrates the unshakable commitment of the United States to the
security of Israel and to ensuring that Israel’s qualitative military
edge and defense capabilities are maintained. The Committee 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 strongly believes in the right and ability of
Israel to defend itself against the wide range of threats it faces and
believes that a close United States—Israel security partnership
benefits the interests of both countries. The Committee further be-
lieves that by contributing to a safe and secure Israel, United
States assistance also positively contributes to broader efforts
aimed at achieving a negotiated two-state solution. Therefore, the
Committee urges the Secretary of State to address in bilateral con-
sultations with Israel the importance of ensuring that MOU-sup-
ported equipment is not used in any way that undermines the pros-
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Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.—The Committee reaffirms the long-
standing, bipartisan support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict, and notes that a negotiated two-state solution
is essential to achieving the goal of a democratic Jewish State of
Israel and a viable, democratic Palestinian state living side-by-side
in peace, security, and mutual recognition. The Committee remains
concerned by the absence of direct negotiations and urges both
sides to refrain from engaging in unilateral action that jeopardizes
the chances for dialogue and returning to the negotiating table, or
of eventual achievement of a two-state solution. This includes Pal-
estinian incitement of violence and pursuing recognition as a state
and membership in international organizations in lieu of achieving
a two-state solution through negotiations. This also includes Israeli
annexation or settlement expansion outside of an agreement nego-
tiated between the two sides. The Committee fully supports efforts
that foster reconciliation and engagement, and therefore rec-
ommends $50,000,000 under Economic Support Fund for the Nita
M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act for fiscal year
2022 in order to continue critically needed people-to-people pro-
gramming and joint economic partnerships between Israelis and
Palestinians.
Jordan.—Subsection (d) includes language similar to the prior
year designating funding levels for Jordan. The Committee rec-
ommendation includes not less than $1,650,000,000 for assistance
for Jordan, including not less than $1,207,400,000 under Economic
Support Fund and $425,000,000 under Foreign Military Financing
Program.
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 and USAID Administrator should continue to
support critical economic aid and to provide the assistance needed
to ensure Jordan’s ongoing stability, including to strengthen Jor-
dan’s borders with Iraq and Syria and to help mitigate the impact
of hosting large numbers of refugees.
Lebanon.—Subsection (e) continues language from the prior year.
The Committee supports increasing assistance for Lebanon above
the prior fiscal year, given the rising economic challenges facing
Lebanon and the country’s ongoing political crises and instability.
The Committee urges the Secretary of State and USAID Adminis-
trator to continue providing humanitarian assistance through local
NGOs to help communities impacted by the port explosion on Au-
gust 4, 2020 as well as those most impacted by the COVID–19 pan-
demic.
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 Committee notes the LAF has been a necessary
partner in combating the influence of Hezbollah and other terrorist
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Libya.—Subsection (f) continues language from the prior year re-
garding monitoring, oversight, and control of any assistance. The
Committee recommendation includes increased assistance for Libya
above the prior fiscal year in support of a Libyan-led, inclusive, and
negotiated political solution to the conflict, facilitated through the
UN, and in full compliance with the Libyan ceasefire agreement.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State and USAID Adminis-
trator to strengthen the Libyan political process to help ensure
free, fair, and credible elections in December 2021 as well as ongo-
ing efforts to remove foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya.
Morocco.—Subsection (g) continues language carried in the prior
year. Within the amount provided for Morocco, the Committee rec-
ommendation includes not less than $10,000,000 under Economic
Support Fund, not less than $10,000,000 under Development As-
sistance, and $10,000,000 under Foreign Military Financing Pro-
gram.
The Committee recognizes the longstanding partnership between
the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco based on mutual in-
terests of stability, tolerance and economic prosperity in the Middle
East and Africa. The Committee encourages the Secretary of State
to strengthen this partnership to defeat terrorism and violent ex-
tremist groups, namely in the Sahel region, as well as to counter
Iran’s malign influence in the region. The Committee also appre-
ciates Morocco’s commitment to resuming diplomatic ties with
Israel and the signing of the December 2020 Israel-Morocco nor-
malization agreement.
Saudi Arabia.—Subsection (h) includes language carried in the
prior year prohibiting the Government of Saudi Arabia from receiv-
ing funds under the International Military Education and Training
program.
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-
ical and rescue response and chemical weapons use investigations.
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: (2) to further
the strategic objectives of the Government of the Russian Federa-
tion that threaten or undermine United States national security in-
terest: and (3) in areas controlled by the Assad government.
The Committee remains deeply concerned by the rapidly deterio-
rating food security crisis in Syria, which makes the UN cross-bor-
der assistance critical to the well-being of civilians who rely on aid
to survive. The Committee continues to support United States ef-
forts to lead the humanitarian response and urges the Administra-
tion to redouble its efforts in the UN Security Council to reauthor-
ize existing UN cross-border access and reinstate other UN border
crossings to enable the delivery of life-saving aid.
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
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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]
Budget
Account Authority
Development Assistance ................................................................................................................................. 45,000
Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. 40,000
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .................................................................................. 22,800
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ............................................................... 2,000
International Military Education and Training ............................................................................................... 2,300
Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 85,000
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.
Pursuant to subsection (k)(3), the Secretary of State shall certify
that certain requirements on the part of the Palestinian Authority
have been met before assistance under Economic Support Fund is
made available, as stipulated in section 1004(a) of the Taylor Force
Act (title X of division N of Public Law 115–141). Such require-
ments include ending acts of violence against Israeli and United
States citizens and terminating payments for acts of terrorism to
any individual who died committing such acts or a family member
of such individuals. The Committee directs that assistance shall be
made available for the East Jerusalem Hospital Network, for
wastewater projects, and for any other program, project, or activity
that provides vaccination to children, as such entities are exempted
from the above certification.
Assistance to the Palestinians.—The Committee recommendation
includes $225,000,000 under Economic Support Fund for humani-
tarian and development assistance for the Palestinian people in the
West Bank and Gaza and believes such assistance is critical to pro-
moting stability and democratic governance as well as re-engaging
with Palestinian civil society. The Committee urges the Secretary
of State to continue supporting—with United States assistance—
Palestinian economic development, security coordination, and
Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation, which are the underpinnings to
any sustainable two-state solution. The Committee directs the Sec-
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tions of any alleged incident involving any United States assistance
used in such a way that adversely affects or jeopardizes these ob-
jectives.
Yemen.—Pursuant to subsection (l), assistance under title III,
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, and Non-
proliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs,
shall be made available for health, humanitarian, and stabilization
efforts in Yemen.
The Committee supports the Administration’s ongoing efforts to
press for full and consistent humanitarian access in northern and
southern Yemen and a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire that
guarantees lasting relief to the Yemeni people. The Committee di-
rects the Secretary of State to continue pressing government offi-
cials in Saudi Arabia to unconditionally ease all restrictions on
Yemen’s ports and airports and to enable the free flow of fuel, food,
and medicine into and throughout Yemen.
Reports
Subsection (a)—Egypt
Governance and human rights.—The certification and report re-
quired by section 7041(a)(3)(A) shall include whether the Govern-
ment of Egypt is taking, on a sustained and effective basis, steps
to: (i) strengthen the rule of law, democratic institutions, and
human rights in Egypt, including to protect religious minorities
and the rights of women, which are in addition to steps taken dur-
ing the previous calendar year for such purposes; (ii) implement re-
forms that protect freedoms of expression, association, and peaceful
assembly, including the ability of civil society organizations, human
rights defenders, and the media to function without interference;
(iii) hold Egyptian security forces accountable, including officers
credibly alleged to have violated human rights; (iv) investigate and
prosecute cases of extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances;
(v) provide regular access for United States officials to monitor
such assistance in areas where the assistance is used; and (vi) pre-
vent the intimidation or harassment of Americans citizens.
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. Not later than 45
days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall sub-
mit 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 de-
tailed American citizens from Egypt.
Religious freedom.—Not later than 90 days after enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appro-
priate congressional committees on the steps the Egyptian Govern-
ment is taking to ensure proper treatment and justice for Christian
communities in Egypt. The report shall include information on
Church restoration, Christian participation in government, a his-
tory of persecution against Egyptian Christians, and the status of
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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
had on Iran’s destabilizing activities throughout the Middle East.
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 the date of 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 integrated 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-
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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 1701; (4) the prevention of building of cross-bor-
der tunnels into Israel and weapons factories inside Lebanon; and
(5) the risks associated with the reported development of Precision
Guided Missiles by Hezbollah.
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).—The Com-
mittee remains concerned about UNIFIL’s ability to fulfill its man-
date in southern Lebanon to assist the Lebanese Armed Forces in
establishing an area free of any armed personnel, assets, and
weapons other than those of the government and of UNIFIL as
well as accessing suspected tunnel sites and other areas of concern
along Blue Line. Not later than 90 days after enactment of this
Act, the Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a re-
port to the Committees on Appropriations assessing UNIFIL’s ef-
forts to detect tunnels built by Hezbollah in the south of Lebanon
and the steps the Secretary of State and the United States Ambas-
sador to the United Nations are taking to urge the Security Council
to sanction Hezbollah for violations of UNSCR 1701. The report
should also include an assessment of whether UNIFIL is complying
with its new requirement to increase its visible presence in south-
ern Lebanon and oversee the LAF’s accelerated deployment in
southern Lebanon.
United States Consulate in Jerusalem.—The Committee rec-
ommendation includes sufficient funds under Embassy Security,
Construction, and Maintenance to support the Administration’s
plan to reopen the United States Consulate in Jerusalem. The
Committee directs the Secretary of State to submit a report to the
Committees on Appropriations not later than 45 days after enact-
ment of this Act detailing the steps necessary to reopen the United
States Consulate in Jerusalem, a timeline for restoring staffing lev-
els within the Consulate, and the extent to which such a diplomatic
mission complements the broader strategy of improving relations
with the Palestinian people.
Section 7042 (Africa)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding assistance for Africa. The Committee acknowledges that
global development, diplomacy, and defense are pertinent to pro-
tecting 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.
The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to continue to
work with the leaders of Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan to address
concerns over water security and development needs. The Com-
mittee believes substantive negotiations, such as under the leader-
ship of the African Union, is the only path to resolving the dispute
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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 (TSCTP). The Committee rec-
ommends an increase over the fiscal year 2021 enacted level for
TSCTP.
Cameroon.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State and
USAID Administrator to support inclusive dialogue in Anglophone
and Francophone regions of Cameroon. The Secretary of State shall
ensure that any security assistance from the United States is not
used in the perpetration of human rights abuses and shall consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on the uses of funds made
available by this Act for Cameroon.
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).—Funds provided in
this Act for DRC shall be made available to support security, sta-
bilization, development, and democracy in the eastern DRC.
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
neighboring LRA-affected regions threatened by other illicit armed
groups to address gaps in telecommunications, early warning sys-
tems, and psychosocial assistance.
Environment.—The Committee urges the Secretary of State and
USAID Administrator to prioritize adaptation and climate mitiga-
tion needs in Africa. The Committee includes funding for wildlife
conservation activities in South Sudan and Ethiopia’s Gambella
landscape.
Lake Chad Basin.—Funds made available for Cameroon, Chad,
Niger, and Nigeria should support (1) democracy, development, and
health programs; (2) assistance for individuals targeted by foreign
terrorist and other extremist organizations, including Boko Haram,
consistent with the provisions of section 7059 of this Act; (3) assist-
ance for individuals displaced by violent conflict; and (4) counter-
terrorism programs.
Malawi.—The Committee expects higher education investments
in Malawi to increase access to higher education, governance, and
economic growth in Malawi. USAID is encouraged to design a com-
prehensive higher education program to address job growth and the
need for a skilled workforce, specifically in the agriculture sector.
The program should provide training and livelihood opportunities
to students graduating from secondary school and enrolling in post-
secondary education. Self-sustaining business models should be en-
couraged.
Mozambique.—The Committee is concerned with rising violence
in Cabo Delgado province of Northern Mozambique and urges that
funds made available for Mozambique address the factors related
to terrorist recruitment and violent extremism while prioritizing
the economic and governance needs of Mozambique. The Com-
mittee also supports the inclusion of Mozambique into the Partner-
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Sahel.—The Committee notes with concern the increasing ter-
rorist attacks and violence against civilians in the Sahel region.
Funds made available for Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso should
also prioritize efforts to counter violent extremism; integrate com-
munity peacebuilding programs, including through inter-faith dia-
logue; improve health outcomes and foster economic opportunity
and community resilience. The Committee believes that USAID
and other international donors must remain focused on long-term
development and governance needs of countries in the Sahel in ad-
dition to addressing the current humanitarian and security crisis.
Reports
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.
Prosper Africa.—The Committee directs the USAID Adminis-
trator, in consultation with other relevant United States Govern-
ment Agencies, to submit a report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions not later than 60 days after enactment of this Act on the
achievements of Prosper Africa in the prior fiscal year and metric-
based goals to be achieved in fiscal year 2022.
Section 7043 (East Asia and the Pacific)
This section includes language modified from the prior year con-
taining limitations, directives on assistance, 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
that funds be made available for assistance for Burma notwith-
standing any other provision of law, except section 7008 of this Act.
Pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(B), the Committee directs that
funds shall be made available for programs promoting ethnic and
religious tolerance and to combat gender-based violence; to
strengthen independent media and civil society organizations; and
for community-based organizations in Thailand that provide hu-
manitarian assistance to internally displaced persons in Burma, in
addition to Burmese refugees. Funds may also be made available
for ethnic groups and civil society in Burma to help sustain
ceasefire agreements and further prospects for reconciliation and
peace; and to support the return of Kachin, Karen, Rohingya, Shan,
and other refugees and internally displaced persons to their loca-
tions of origin or preference in Burma only if such returns are vol-
untary and consistent with international law.
In addition, funds may also be made available to: (1) promote
rural economic development including through microfinance pro-
grams; (2) increase opportunities 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 violations in Burma, including those committed
against Rohingya people in Rakhine state.
Pursuant to (a)(2), the Committee directs that none of the funds
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and Training and Foreign Military Financing Program be made
available for assistance for Burma.
Pursuant to (a)(3), the Committee directs that none of the funds
made available by this Act under title III and International Nar-
cotics Control and Law Enforcement be made available to any orga-
nization or entity controlled by, or an affiliate of, the armed forces
of Burma, or to any individual or organization that has committed
a gross violation of human rights or advocates violence against eth-
nic or religious groups or individuals in Burma.
The Committee condemns the military coup in Burma and is
deeply concerned by the junta’s increase in violent attacks against
peaceful protestors, civil society, journalists, and others, including
children. Any assistance provided to Burma should not directly
benefit the Burmese military or enable the security services to har-
ass, intimidate, or limit the activities of civil society and opposition
parties; however, life-saving humanitarian assistance to Rohingya
and other vulnerable populations in Burma should be continued.
The Committee urges the Secretary of State and the United States
Ambassador to the United Nations to increase diplomatic engage-
ment with the international community, including members of
United Nations, ASEAN and the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue,
to stop the violence and work to restore democratic processes in
Burma.
The Committee urges the Secretary of State to provide robust
diplomatic engagement and assistance for refugees and other dis-
placed people from Burma, including those who have fled violence
as a result of the military coup, ethnic cleansing, and other attacks.
The Committee expects that any new programs and activities ini-
tiated in fiscal year 2022 in Burma shall be subject to prior con-
sultation with the appropriate congressional committees.
Cambodia.—The Committee recommendation includes language
modified from the prior year containing directives on assistance
and a certification on providing assistance to the Government of
Cambodia, which includes a condition to cease violence and harass-
ment of civil society and the political opposition in Cambodia.
Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Countering PRC Influence Fund.—
The Committee believes preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific is
a core interest of the United States. The Committee recommenda-
tion includes funding for the Countering PRC Influence Fund to
counter the strategic influence of the People’s Republic of China
that challenges the core tenets of international peace, security, and
collaboration through destabilizing activities such as illegal con-
struction, militarization, and economic coercion. The Committee
supports the Department of State’s efforts to monitor Chinese in-
fluence around the world and encourages the Secretary of State to
coordinate a whole-of-government response.
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 in-
clude as an objective the training of technology professionals from
developing countries.
The Committee is concerned about PRC efforts to expand the use
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to focus on economic development projects that counter Chinese in-
fluence and use of their technology especially in Africa and South
America. The Committee urges the Department of State to utilize
all tools, including the Multilateral Telecommunications Security
Fund, to help developing countries with both 5G and future wire-
less development.
Laos.—The Committee directs that none of the funds made avail-
able by this Act be used 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 that the Secretary of State
shall report to the appropriate congressional committees if the Sec-
retary has credible information that a government receiving assist-
ance by this Act is currently contributing materially to the mali-
cious cyber-intrusion capabilities of the Government of North
Korea.
The Committee urges the Office of North Korean Human Rights
to investigate risks associated with third-party brokers who offer to
locate and reunite divided families and to publish such findings on
a publicly accessible website.
Pacific Islands.—The Committee recommendation includes funds
under titles III and IV to strengthen maritime security and combat
transnational crime; provide training and education for national
militaries and police forces to improve professionalism and capac-
ity; improve healthcare, mitigate and adapt to environment chal-
lenges; reduce disaster risk; promote economic development; and
strengthen democratic governance.
The Committee recommendation includes funds requested to en-
hance engagement with Pacific Islands nations and supports in-
creased investment in the region to strengthen resilience in com-
munities against malign influences, promote development and good
governance, and support economic growth.
People’s Republic of China.—The Committee supports the Sec-
retary of State’s declaration that the repression of Uyghurs and
other member of other ethnic and religious minority groups in
Xinjiang constituted genocide and crimes against humanity and di-
rects the Secretary to report to the appropriate congressional com-
mittees, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, on how
the Department will address and respond accordingly.
The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to coordinate
with the Department of Justice to determine whether Chinese na-
tionals associated with Confucius Institutes operating on American
college campuses qualify as foreign agents working on behalf of the
Government of the PRC and to review all active Confucius Insti-
tutes for compliance with visa regulations and practices.
Philippines.—The Committee continues to direct the Department
of State to strictly monitor United States assistance, including
funding provided under Foreign Military Financing Program and
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement, made avail-
able for the Philippines with respect to human rights, abuses or vi-
olence against journalists or human rights activists, and the ac-
countability and professionalism of security forces personnel.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to provide a brief-
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days after enactment of this Act, on how the Department of State
is coordinating with the Department of the Treasury to jointly im-
plement Global Magnitsky sanctions on foreign individuals for di-
rect or indirect involvement in significant corruption or gross viola-
tions of human rights in the Philippines, as appropriate.
The Committee urges the Secretary of State to apply subsection
(c) of the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to
foreign government officials about whom the Secretary has credible
information have been involved in the wrongful imprisonment of
political opposition leaders or the threatening of independent jour-
nalists.
Vietnam.—The Committee directs that no funds made available
by this Act be used to negotiate or enter into an agreement with
the Government of Vietnam for the repatriation of any citizen,
former citizen, or national of Vietnam who arrived in the United
States before July 12, 1995.
The Committee recommendation includes $8,000,000 for the Viet-
nam Education Foundation Act of 2010.
Reports
Subsection (c)—Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Countering PRC In-
fluence Fund
PRC misinformation.—The Committee is concerned by PRC mis-
information efforts against the United States in the Indo-Pacific re-
gion and directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the
USAID Administrator, to submit a report to the appropriate con-
gressional committees, not later than 60 days after enactment of
this Act, on United States efforts to counter such narratives.
Indo-Pacific climate security.—The Committee directs the Sec-
retary of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator and
other relevant agencies, to update 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 updated assessment of how climate impacts the Indo-Pacific
Strategy and a plan on how to mitigate such impacts through dip-
lomatic, security, and development engagements that includes cur-
rent and future initiatives with accompanying amounts for such as-
sistance.
Subsection (e)—People’s Republic of China
Energy Resource Governance Initiative.—The Committee supports
the Energy Resource Governance Initiative in addressing the
vulnerabilities that enable the People’s Republic of China to domi-
nate the rare earth mineral supply chains and threaten the na-
tional security interests of the United States and our allies.
Reciprocity.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
submit a report to appropriate Congressional committees, not later
than 90 days after enactment of this Act, assessing reciprocity be-
tween the level of access PRC officials grant United States dip-
lomats, scholars, students, journalists, and nongovernmental orga-
nizations compared to that of PRC nationals in similar positions.
Such report should include an analysis of any disparities in access
on United States interests and priorities and policy recommenda-
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Subsection (f)—Philippines
Security forces.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations, not later
than 60 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.
West Papua.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to
submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees, not
later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, assessing the full
extent of human rights abuses in West Papua and how the Depart-
ment of State is addressing such human rights concerns.
Section 7044 (South and Central Asia)
This section includes language modified from the prior year con-
taining limitations, directives, and authorities for diplomatic and
development activities and programs in South and Central Asia
and for regional programs.
Afghanistan.—The Committee is concerned about the prospects
for peace and stability in Afghanistan especially related to the on-
going conflict between the Afghan government and the Taliban, un-
certainty of intra-Afghan negotiations, the role of terrorist organi-
zations, and the safety and protections for the rights of all the peo-
ple of Afghanistan including women, girls, and minority popu-
lations. The Committee continues to believe that United States dip-
lomatic, development, economic, and humanitarian assistance can
help support the people of Afghanistan in building a better future.
The Committee strongly supports the Afghan Special Immigrant
Visa (SIV) program established in the Afghan Allies Protection Act
of 2009 (8 U.S.C. 1101 note). The Committee has been pleased in
recent years to extend the SIV program with additional visas for
Afghan nationals facing danger as a result of their work with the
U.S. government in Afghanistan. The Committee is deeply con-
cerned, however, about the backlog and delays of current applica-
tions. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to review with
the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and the
Secretary of the Department of Defense, possible options to im-
prove and expedite SIV processing and security vetting, including
increasing the necessary staff levels to maintain pace with statu-
tory benchmarks, appointing a Senior Coordinating Official for SIV
processing, and establishing a unified database to aid with SIV ap-
plicant verification and processing.
Additionally, the Committee is deeply concerned for the safety
and wellbeing of Afghans, and their family members, who work
under United States-funded cooperative agreements and grants.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State, in consultation with
other relevant federal agencies, to review the current policy regard-
ing the eligibility of individuals supported through cooperative
agreements and grants for the SIV program authorized under the
Afghan Allies Protection Act, as well as other options for ensuring
the safety and protection of those who face threats due to their
work associated with grants and cooperative agreements funded by
the United States. Not later than 30 days after enactment of this
Act, the Secretary shall report to the appropriate congressional
committees on the results of the review and plan for extending
needed protections to Afghans who worked under such cooperative
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The Committee directs the Secretary of State to support mean-
ingful inclusion of Afghan women in the peace process and to
prioritize the rights of women and girls. The Committee directs the
Secretary of State and USAID Administrator to ensure that all
United States assistance in Afghanistan be subject to gender anal-
ysis with the goal of ensuring Afghan women are participating fully
in United States supported programs.
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.
The Committee recognizes the importance of Afghanistan’s high-
quality craft sector as a driver for sustainable economic growth.
The Committee urges USAID to expand its investment in this sec-
tor and to give priority to established programs that create and en-
hance sustainable market linkages, and facilitate training, produc-
tion, and export of Afghan handmade crafts. The Committee also
urges USAID to consider the findings and recommendations of the
reports of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Recon-
struction (SIGAR) concerning economic growth projects in Afghani-
stan.
Bangladesh.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State and
USAID Administrator to continue to prioritize humanitarian assist-
ance to help displaced Rohingya who have fled from Burma to Ban-
gladesh. Such assistance should include improving cooperation with
host communities in Bangladesh. The Committee continues to be
concerned by the forced relocation of Rohingya to Bhasan Char is-
land.
The Committee directs that funds made available by this Act for
assistance for Bangladesh support programs to improve labor con-
ditions including by strengthening the capacity of independent
workers organizations in readymade garment, shrimp, and fish in-
dustries and to support non-governmental organizations that have
a history of working with independent labor unions on labor rights
advocacy related to these sectors. USAID should consult with the
United States Department of State, the International Labor Affairs
Bureau in the United States Department of Labor, and the Office
of the United States Trade Representative prior to allocating these
funds. The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to consult
with the Committees on Appropriations prior to making any
changes to the labor programs in Bangladesh.
India.—The Committee is concerned with the deterioration of
human rights and religious freedoms in India, including in Jammu
and Kashmir, and the addition of religion as a factor in the natu-
ralization process.
Sri Lanka.—The Committee is concerned about the actions of
government officials in Sri Lanka and the roll-back of UN commit-
ments with respect to United Nations Human Rights Council Reso-
lution (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 certify
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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
Updated strategy.—The Secretary of State shall submit a report,
as required by section 7044(a)(5), not later than 90 days after en-
actment of this Act, to the Committees on Appropriations that re-
flects a comprehensive, multi-year strategy for diplomatic and de-
velopment engagement in Afghanistan. The report shall include in-
formation on (1) diplomatic engagement between the United States
and the Taliban as well as intra-Afghan negotiations (2) the protec-
tion and strengthening of women and girl’s welfare and rights, in-
cluding in any intra-Afghan negotiation and during the implemen-
tation of any peace agreement (3) a strategy for mitigating and
countering ongoing terrorist threats and violent extremism and (4)
a strategy on how the United States might provide or withhold
United States assistance based on meaningful progress on intra-Af-
ghan peace negotiations; protections for the rights and status of
women, girls, and minority populations; demonstration by the Af-
ghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) of sustained
improvement in readiness and capabilities; and access to data and
information on the implementation of United States assistance for
independent oversight entities such as the Special Inspector Gen-
eral for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) and the Government
Accountability Office (GAO).
Personnel.—The Committee directs the Secretary of State to sub-
mit a report, in classified form if necessary, not later than 30 days
after enactment of this Act and every 90 days thereafter until Sep-
tember 30, 2022, 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, 2022, 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.
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port for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program and di-
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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 the 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, and 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, and due process of law.
Subsection (d)—Pakistan
Child marriage.—The Committee is concerned with court rulings
regarding child marriage in Pakistan. The Committee directs the
Secretary of State to submit a report, not later than 90 days after
the enactment of this Act, to the Committees on Appropriations de-
tailing current laws and practices regarding child marriage and
what steps the Department of State has taken to address this
human rights issue.
Subsection (e)—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 the 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)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding programs and funding for countries in Latin America and
the Caribbean.
Bolivia.—The Committee recognizes the value of uncovering ac-
curate information regarding the elections process in Bolivia, in-
cluding the 2019 general elections. The Committee urges the Sec-
retary of State to continue to solicit information from independent,
internationally recognized experts regarding the transparency and
legitimacy of the 2019 Bolivia general elections; the role of the Or-
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and to update the appropriate congressional committees on such in-
formation as appropriate.
Central America.—Pursuant to subsection (a), up to $860,600,000
of the funds appropriated by this Act is available for assistance for
Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua,
and Panama.
Funds made available under Development Assistance and Eco-
nomic Support Fund for assistance for Central America shall in-
clude support for programs that address the key factors that con-
tribute to irregular migration, particularly that of unaccompanied
minors, to the United States and that help promote the opportunity
and desire to remain in one’s community of origin: access to basic
health and educational services and stable and formal jobs, espe-
cially for young people; access to formal education and training
linked to employment opportunities; access and management of fer-
tile land and the ability to adapt to climate change to improve agri-
cultural productivity; and community participation and leadership
linked to opportunities that directly improve living conditions.
The Committee emphasizes that advancing the rule of law and
combating corruption are priorities for United States engagement
in the Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and
Honduras, including to help address root drivers of migration, en-
sure accountability for United States assistance, and promote effec-
tive regional partnerships. The Committee encourages the use of
all development and diplomatic tools, as appropriate, to increase
pressure on corrupt actors, dissuade corrupt activities, and hold
corrupt officials accountable.
Pursuant to subsection (a)(1), not less than $60,000,000 shall be
for support of entities and activities in Central America to: combat
crime, corruption, impunity; advance human rights; and hold part-
ner governments accountable. Within these funds, the Committee
recommendation includes assistance for offices of Attorneys Gen-
eral in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, particularly to sup-
port special prosecutorial units dedicated to anti-corruption, money
laundering, financial crimes, human rights crimes, asset forfeit-
ures, and criminal analysis, including $3,000,000 for the Special
Prosecutor’s Office Against Impunity (FECI) in Guatemala;
$500,000 for the Guatemalan Human Rights Ombudsman’s Office
(Procuraduria de los Derechos Humanos); and $3,500,000 for the
Specialized Prosecutor’s Unit against Networks of Corruption
(UFERCO) in Honduras, to the extent practicable. Funding for
anti-corruption mechanisms should only be provided if such entities
demonstrate the autonomy and capacity to assist the Attorneys
General in investigating and prosecuting corruption cases. Funding
to the Attorneys General and investigative units should be contin-
gent on criteria that reinforces the independence of prosecutorial
and judicial authorities and restricts government politicization and
interference in these efforts.
Within the funds provided for anti-corruption activities, the Com-
mittee recommendation also includes assistance for civil society or-
ganizations, particularly to support efforts to increase government
oversight and transparency; advance human rights and anti-cor-
ruption initiatives; and investigate, collect, and disseminate public
information on corrupt individuals and activities. Funding also
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engagement of prosecutors, judges, and civil society activists, in-
cluding those who are subject to threats and attacks, and should
support regional mechanisms promoting anti-corruption, good gov-
ernance, and rule of law efforts. The spend plan required by section
7061 of this Act shall include planned funding amounts for the
above-referenced activities.
The Committee recommendation includes an additional $500,000
under Diplomatic Programs for the Department of State’s Bureau
of Economic and Business Affairs’ Office of Economic Sanctions Pol-
icy and Implementation to be used for increased staffing focused on
Central America. In addition to the projected budget and staffing
plan for the Office, the operating plan required pursuant to section
7061 of this Act shall include information on progress in sanc-
tioning individuals from Central America who are involved with
corruption, human rights abuses, and anti-democratic activities.
In making the determination regarding ‘‘corrupt officials’’ pursu-
ant to section 7031(c) of this Act, the Secretary of State shall con-
sider an individual’s involvement in narcotics trafficking, campaign
finance through narcotics trafficking, misuse of official office, and
obstruction of legal processes, including those individuals listed in
the ‘‘corrupt officials’’ report required under this section in House
Report 116–444. The Secretary should also make every effort to
make application of section 7031(c) visa restrictions public to send
a strong message on anti-corruption.
The Committee directs that not less than $30,000,000 be in-
cluded for programs to combat sexual and gender-based violence in
the Northern Triangle to: (1) create and expand primary and sec-
ondary school-based and community-based sexual and gender-based
violence prevention programming; (2) enhance the capacity of po-
lice, judicial systems, and child protection systems to identify, in-
vestigate, and prosecute cases of sexual and gender-based violence
and protect survivors through increased personnel, equipment, geo-
graphic 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 govern-
ments and agencies where evidence shows that officials are com-
mitted to accountable, civilian policing and support broad institu-
tional reforms that can have a positive effect on the policing struc-
ture, 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. The
Committee includes further language under Reports in this head-
ing.
To further the objectives of sexual and gender-based violence pro-
gramming, the Committee urges the Secretary of State to work
with the governments of El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala to
enter into bilateral agreements with the purpose of: (1) strength-
ening the countries’ criminal justice systems and civil protection
courts to protect women and children and serve victims of domestic
violence, sexual assault, and child abuse and neglect and hold per-
petrators accountable; (2) securing, creating, and sustaining safe
communities, building on current place-based approaches to pre-
vent and deter violence against women and children; (3) ensuring
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of gender-based and domestic abuse within communities in the
Compact Countries; and (4) providing security within the region to
families and unaccompanied children fleeing domestic, gang, or
drug violence.
The Committee recommendation includes funds to expand pro-
grams that assist with the reintegration of migrant children re-
turning from the United States to Northern Triangle countries.
These programs should include a range of services for children and
families, including education, job training and placement, case
management, health and mental health services, as well as gender-
focused services to address the unique needs of returning girls and
survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
The Committee encourages the Department of State to confer
with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
regarding backlogs and other challenges at their migrant proc-
essing facilities and to provide support, as appropriate.
The Committee recommends that assistance be made available to
support peace accord implementation in El Salvador and Guate-
mala, including through coordination with civil society groups.
The Committee encourages the Secretary of State to work with
the President of the United States in selecting and appointing
United States Ambassadors to El Salvador and Honduras as quick-
ly as possible, in order to promote United States priorities in the
region.
The Committee directs USAID and the Department of State to
prioritize the use of local organizations and staff in implementing
United States assistance in the countries of El Salvador, Guate-
mala, and Honduras, to the extent practicable, and to provide on-
the-job training that enables local workers to contribute to local
economies. The Committee includes further language under Re-
ports in this heading.
The Committee recommends that assistance be made available to
support independent, investigative journalists in Central America,
to help collect and disseminate high-quality, fact-based, and action-
able information for citizens and authorities to effectively fight cor-
ruption.
The Committee directs USAID to support, where appropriate, ef-
forts to strengthen the management capacity and transparency of
municipalities in Central America, particularly in rural areas, to
better equip them to provide services and infrastructure for citizens
and to deter migration.
The Committee instructs USAID to work with Central American
countries on implementing programs to adapt to climate change,
increase resilience to natural disasters, and reduce post-disaster
migration surges.
The Committee recommends that USAID support programs in
Central America aimed at promoting financial inclusion, leveraging
remittances, reducing informality in the economy, and fostering the
use of the digital economy.
The Committee recommends the launch of a collaborative Cen-
tral America Open Source Research Initiative comprised of private
sector leaders and university research stakeholders from the
United States and the Western Hemisphere, focused on Central
America, to provide the State Department and other partner agen-
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open source political, economic, security, social, health, energy and
environmental, and traditional and emerging media expertise with
intra-governmental analysis.
In making a certification related to the 75 percent withholding
requirement pursuant to subsection (a)(2)(A) of this section con-
cerning the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Hon-
duras, the Secretary of State shall consider the following: relating
to clause (i), whether such government is: cooperating with com-
missions against corruption and impunity and with regional human
rights entities; relating to clause (ii), whether such government is:
supporting the independence and growing capacity of the judiciary
and the Office of the Attorney General, including on matters per-
taining to upholding rule of law and ensuring due process in adju-
dication of tax matters; relating to clause (iii), whether such gov-
ernment is: protecting the rights of such entities to operate without
interference; relating to clause (iv), whether such government is:
creating a professional, accountable civilian police force; relating to
clause (v), whether such government is: supporting programs that
create jobs and promote equitable economic growth, particularly in
areas contributing to large numbers of migrants; and relating to
clause (ix) whether such government is: increasing government rev-
enues, including by implementing tax reforms and strengthening
customs agencies.
In the event the Secretary of State is unable to make one or
more of the certifications required above, subsection (a)(2)(B) per-
mits the Secretary of State to reprogram such assistance to non-
governmental organizations in Central America and to other coun-
tries in Latin America and the Caribbean, subject to the regular
notification procedures of the Committees on Appropriations.
Funds shall only be made available to entities of the central gov-
ernments that have demonstrated an effective partnership with the
United States government; no credible allegations of corruption, in-
cluding under section 7031(c) of this Act; and compliance with rel-
evant government-to-government assistance requirements, includ-
ing those referenced in section 7031(a)(1) of this Act, subject to
prior consultation with, and the regular notification procedures of
the Committees on Appropriations.
The Committee recommendation maintains the special notifica-
tion and spend plan requirements related to Central America and
emphasizes the importance of utilizing these tools to provide the
appropriate congressional committees with timely updates on
United States assistance and its relationship to: corresponding re-
gional and country-specific strategies; goals and objectives; per-
formance monitoring indicators and benchmarks; context indica-
tors, including obstacles and opportunities for growth; the results
of assessments and evaluations; and the role of other key stake-
holders including donors and counterpart governments.
The Committee directs that none of the funds appropriated by
this Act that are made available for assistance for Central America
may be used for assistance for major infrastructure plans, nor to
finance infrastructure or energy projects that contribute to environ-
mental damage, violate labor laws, disregard community land
rights including indigenous land rights, or are opposed by local
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The Committee recognizes that a large proportion of the North-
ern Triangle’s international borders are contained within or contig-
uous with natural protected areas, and encourages integrated secu-
rity, wildlife conservation, and rural development strategies and
models. The Committee notes the importance of the Maya Forest
areas of Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico and the Moskitia Forest re-
gion of Honduras. The Committee recommendation includes funds
to support the comprehensive strategy to support activities to
strengthen security and governance in these areas that was devel-
oped pursuant to the directive in House Report 116–78, including
funds for support of scientific investigation, heritage conservation,
law enforcement, and sustainable tourism. The USAID Adminis-
trator shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations on
plans to further the strategy pursuant to the directive in House Re-
port 116–78 and to ensure its complementarity and integration
with the U.S. strategy in the region.
The Committee recommendation includes $15,000,000 for assist-
ance for Nicaragua for programs that promote democracy and the
rule of law. No funds are provided for the central government of
Nicaragua or for security assistance under title IV of this Act.
Colombia.—The Committee recognizes the longstanding partner-
ship between the United States and Colombia. The Committee ac-
knowledges the strategic importance of Colombia and notes the im-
provements made in the everyday lives of the Colombian people
over the last two decades and looks forward to the continued part-
nership and to building on the progress made in recent years with
the adoption of the peace accords. The Committee also commends
the Government and people of Colombia for their longstanding sup-
port of Venezuelan migrants, including by providing temporary pro-
tective status.
Pursuant to subsection (b), not less than $461,375,000 of the
funds appropriated by this Act shall be made available for assist-
ance for Colombia, of which not less than $225,000,000 is from
funds under Development Assistance and Economic Support Fund
and should be apportioned directly to USAID. Such funds are allo-
cated according to the following table and subject to section 7019
of this Act:
COLOMBIA
(Budget Authority in thousands of dollars)
Budget
Account/Program Authority
Development Assistance ................................................................................................................................. 84,000
Biodiversity ............................................................................................................................................ 11,500
Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. 141,000
Afro-Colombian and Indigenous Communities ..................................................................................... 25,000
Human Rights ....................................................................................................................................... 15,000
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .................................................................................. 175,000
Rule of Law and Human Rights ........................................................................................................... 36,000
of which, Justice Sector Institutional Strengthening and Reform ....................................................... 19,000
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ............................................................... 21,000
International Military Education and Training ............................................................................................... 1,850
Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 38,525
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Pursuant to subsection (b)(1), funds appropriated under titles III
and IV of this Act and made available for assistance for Colombia
shall be made available for programs and activities that support
the efforts of the Government of Colombia to: (1) implement the Co-
lombian peace agreement, including through assistance for expand-
ing the presence of civilian institutions in rural areas and for voca-
tional training and reintegration programs for former combatants,
and to advance humanitarian agreements in conflict-ridden areas
to protect civilians; (2) assist communities impacted by significant
refugee, internally displaced, or migrant populations; (3) dismantle
illegal armed groups and drug trafficking organizations, including
those with regional connections and those designated as foreign
terrorist organizations pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189); (4) assist farmers eradicating
and replacing coca as agreed to in the peace accord, including by
creating economic alternatives and livelihoods; (5) promote eco-
nomic and social development in consultation with local commu-
nities, including small farmers, women, and indigenous and Afro-
Colombian peoples, in areas affected by the conflict, including by
improving access through demining programs and by land titling
and supporting the return of land to displaced persons; (6)
strengthen and expand governance, the rule of law, access to jus-
tice, and respect for human rights throughout Colombia, particu-
larly in former conflict areas; (7) enhance rights-respecting security
and stability in Colombia and the region; and (8) provide protection
to human rights defenders and communities, in particular Afro-Co-
lombian and indigenous persons, facing high risk.
The Committee recommendation includes a total of $225,000,000
under Development Assistance and Economic Support Fund for as-
sistance for Colombia, of which not less than $25,000,000 is for
support of Afro-Colombian and indigenous communities and not
less than $15,000,000 is for human rights programming, including
for the Commission for the Clarification of Truth, Co-Existence and
Non-Repetition; the National Unit to Search for the Disappeared;
and the Colombian government Victims Unit and Land Unit.
Funds should include support for the presence of civilian govern-
ment institutions in former conflict zones; the reintegration of ex-
combatants; the development and basic needs of war-torn areas;
civil society organizations that promote truth, justice, and reconcili-
ation; advocacy for victims’ rights; protection of human rights de-
fenders; verification of peace accord implementation; civic edu-
cation for a culture of peace; and comprehensive rural development
that advances the agrarian chapters of the peace accords.
The Committee recommendation includes $175,000,000 under
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement for assist-
ance for Colombia, of which not less than $36,000,000 is for rule
of law and human rights activities, including support of key Colom-
bian and regional entities responsible for investigating and pros-
ecuting human rights violations, including the Attorney General’s
Human Rights Unit, the Special Unit for the Dismantling of Orga-
nizations and Criminal Conduct Responsible for Homicides and
Massacres, and the independent Special Jurisdiction for Peace
(JEP) established under the peace accords. The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to ensure that entities receiving United
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the intended outcomes and holding accountable those responsible
for committing violations of human rights. The Committee is espe-
cially concerned over the increasing murders, assaults, and threats
against human rights defenders, social and indigenous leaders and
directs the Secretary of State to place the highest priority on their
protection, the prosecution of the perpetrators, and the dismantling
of structures that perpetuate violence against civilians.
The Committee recommendation updates limitations and condi-
tions on the obligation of funds made available by this Act under
Foreign Military Financing Program and International Narcotics
Control and Law Enforcement, pursuant to subsection (b)(3).
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to ensure that
eradication programs supported by funds appropriated by this Act
are designed and executed in compliance with any requirements of
the Constitutional Court of Colombia and within the framework
and provisions of the peace accords, including ensuring that basic
needs of communities are addressed, such as land titling, food secu-
rity, and the establishment of a lasting and responsive state pres-
ence in coca-growing zones. Such programs shall also ensure the
protection of indigenous reserves and reservations; Afro-Colombian
collective territories; natural parks of Colombia, whether national
or regional; strategic ecosystems like paramos, wetlands as defined
by the Ramsar Convention, and mangroves; population centers; set-
tlements of populations; and bodies of water.
The Committee supports funds for reforestation programs in Co-
lombia, including through partnerships with organizations that
have focused expertise in such activities.
Costa Rica.—The Committee recommends not less than prior
year enacted funding levels for Costa Rica.
Cuba.—The Committee recommendation includes $20,000,000
under Economic Support Fund for democracy building, human
rights, and civil society programs for Cuba. Within the amount pro-
vided, not less than $5,000,000 is for programs to provide technical
and other assistance to the Cuban people to support the develop-
ment of private enterprise and private business organizations in
Cuba and for people-to-people educational and cultural activities.
No such funds may be used for assistance for the Government of
Cuba.
Dominican Republic.—The Committee recognizes the Dominican
Republic as an emerging key United States ally in the Americas,
defending democracy, building more secure supply chains inte-
grated with the United States market, and fighting corruption and
narcotics trafficking. The Committee notes the significant rise in
seizures of illicit drugs by the Government and supports their ongo-
ing counternarcotics efforts. Additionally, the Committee supports
continued bilateral cooperation to combat crime and violence, in-
crease public safety and security, support at-risk youth programs,
and combat corruption.
Haiti.—Subsection (d) modifies language from the prior year con-
cerning assistance for Haiti. The Committee expects the Secretary
of State and USAID Administrator to support dialogue aimed at re-
solving the political crisis and ensuring that any elections are
transparent and inclusive.The Committee urges the Secretary of
State to take stronger action against individuals engaged in human
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The Committee is concerned about the availability of quality neo-
natal and maternal care in Haiti and the resulting impact on
neighboring countries. The USAID Administrator shall consult
with the Committees on Appropriations on efforts to improve access
to, and resources for, these needed services for women, as well as
help for impacted communities.
Mexico.—The Committee recommendation provides $158,910,000
for assistance for Mexico, of which $50,000,000 is from Economic
Support Fund, $100,000,000 is from International Narcotics Con-
trol and Law Enforcement, $1,160,000 is from Nonproliferation,
Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs, $1,750,000 is
from International Military Education and Training, and
$6,000,000 is from Foreign Military Financing Program.
Funds made available for assistance for Mexico shall be
prioritized to support capacity-building in Mexican security and
justice sector institutions to combat and prosecute transnational
criminal organizations, including the investigation of illicit finance,
and to keep citizens and communities safe on both sides of the bor-
der, including for justice reform, promotion of good governance,
protection of human rights and the investigation and prosecution
of violations, efforts to search and identify disappeared persons,
training and equipment to enhance forensics capacity, and imple-
mentation of crime and violence prevention programs.
The Committee also recognizes that Mexico’s southern border se-
curity issues present significant obstacles to the efficient flow of
commerce and trade to the United States. The Committee supports
efforts to enhance United States-Mexico trade through investment
at Mexico’s southern border.
Funds made available under Migration and Refugee Assistance
should also help strengthen Mexico’s refugee agency, Comision
Mexicana de Ayuda a Refugiados (COMAR), and its migration
agency, Instituto Nacional de Migracion (INM), to improve intake
facilities and asylum case management and processing.
The Committee recommendation includes funding for violence
prevention programs at Mexico’s northern border to protect mi-
grants, in particular children, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals.
The Committee recommendation includes sufficient funds for the
Department of State to work with the Government of Mexico to
build the capacity of Mexico’s national child protection system
(SIPINNA), child welfare agency (DIF), and federal and local child
protection authorities.
The Committee is concerned about the spread of Sargassum sea-
weed blooms along the Gulf Coast of the United States and Mexico.
This has negatively affected bilateral tourism and may perma-
nently damage fishing industries in the region. The Department of
State, in coordination with the United States Geological Survey’s
Contaminant Biology Program, is directed to explore the United
States environmental contributions to this phenomenon and work
with Mexican officials through the High-Level Economic Dialogue
to examine the economic costs, and potential solutions, to the issue.
The Committee is concerned with the deteriorated human rights
conditions at the border of the United States and Mexico due to mi-
grant flows and is troubled by reports that agents in Mexico’s Na-
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international expertise of the United Nations High Commissioner
for Refugees and encourages the Department of State and the
United States Mission to the United Nations to strengthen coordi-
nation with the Commissioner to boost regional cooperation, allevi-
ate inhumane conditions, and strengthen human rights along the
southern border.
The Committee supports Department of State activities to ad-
dress the flow of illegal opioids into the United States, including:
(1) programs to assist the Government of Mexico in securing its
borders and reducing poppy cultivation and heroin and synthetic
drug production; (2) programs to thwart transnational criminal or-
ganizations involved in the trafficking of heroin and fentanyl; (3)
diplomatic efforts to strengthen precursor chemical control and
training on international treaty obligations related to opioids; (4)
measures to strengthen the security of the international postal sys-
tem to prevent illegal shipments of opioids from entering the
United States, particularly from the People’s Republic of China
(PRC); and (5) global demand reduction programs. The Committee
also encourages alternative livelihoods programs to increase eco-
nomic opportunities in Mexico for farmers, reduce their dependence
on opium poppy as a cash crop, and complement other existing
drug supply reduction strategies.
The Committee directs that none of the funds appropriated by
this Act and made available for assistance for Mexico be used to
support military involvement in law enforcement in Mexico and
that no such funds be made available to support the accreditation
of Mexican prisons or youth detention facilities by the American
Correctional Association.
Further, the Committee directs that funds appropriated by this
Act and made available to support Mexican law enforcement shall
include support for effective internal and external control mecha-
nisms.
The Caribbean.—Within the funds appropriated by this Act, the
Committee recommendation includes not less than $80,000,000 for
the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI), not less than
$15,000,000 for strengthening resilience to natural disasters, and
not less than $10,000,000 for support of projects to promote inclu-
sive economic growth in the region, as detailed in the following
table and subject to section 7019 of this Act:
THE CARIBBEAN
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Account Authority
Development Assistance
Strengthening Resilience to Natural Disasters ..................................................................................... 15,000
Inclusive Economic Growth ................................................................................................................... 10,000
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative ............................................................................................................... 80,000
Economic Support Fund ........................................................................................................................ 35,000
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ......................................................................... 35,000
Foreign Military Financing Program ...................................................................................................... 10,000
CBSI assists the nations of the Caribbean in improving their ca-
pacity to combat transnational crime and violence, increase public
safety and security, promote social justice through police and jus-
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grams, and to address the regional instability caused by years of
devastating natural disasters.
The Committee recommendation includes $10,000,000 under De-
velopment Assistance to support initiatives aimed at promoting in-
clusive economic growth in the Caribbean region, with a primary
focus on small grants that advance entrepreneurship efforts of
women, youth, and other disadvantaged populations, as appro-
priate. Not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, the
USAID Administrator shall consult with the Committees on Appro-
priation on the design of such programs and the proposed use of
such funds.
Venezuela.—The Committee recommendation includes
$50,000,000 for programs to address the crisis in Venezuela, in-
cluding bilateral democracy assistance for Venezuela. Additionally,
the Committee recommendations includes funding to support the
long-term needs of countries in the region receiving Venezuelans
fleeing their country and the communities hosting them. The Com-
mittee urges the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator to
allocate additional funds for support of a peaceful democratic tran-
sition in Venezuela as conditions permit. The Committee rec-
ommendation also includes funds under International Disaster As-
sistance and Migration and Refugee Assistance to assist in the re-
sponse to humanitarian needs resulting from the Venezuelan mi-
gration, both inside Venezuela and in the region.
The Committee includes additional direction regarding Ven-
ezuelan migrants under ‘‘Migration and Refugee Assistance’’ in this
Report.
Other Latin America and the Caribbean
Trade capacity building activities.—The Committee recommenda-
tion includes funds under Development Assistance for labor and en-
vironmental capacity building activities relating to free trade
agreements with countries of Central America, Colombia, Peru, and
the Dominican Republic.
Indigenous Amazonian communities.—The Committee is con-
cerned about the increasing threats to Indigenous peoples across
the Amazon rainforest in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, and
elsewhere. The Committee directs the Secretary of State to work
with these countries receiving funds in this Act to ensure such gov-
ernments consult with affected peoples and communities on
projects and policies that impact them, as required under inter-
national law, and to take appropriate steps to mitigate any envi-
ronmental and human rights impact on these communities. The
Committee encourages the Secretary to prioritize preventative ac-
tions for the protection of threatened community leaders and other
environmental human rights defenders. Further, specific to the
Brazilian Amazon, the Committee directs the Secretary to consult
with the Committees on Appropriations regarding the steps taken
by the Brazilian government on the aforementioned actions, includ-
ing as they pertain to the Indigenous and Afro-Brazilian commu-
nities and programs supported by funds appropriated in this Act
and prior acts making appropriations for the Department of State,
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Reports
Subsection (a)—Central America
CARSI.—Not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, the
Committee directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the
USAID Administrator, to provide to the Committees on Appropria-
tions a report on the uses of all funds provided for CARSI on a
country-by-country basis for each program, project, and activity for
fiscal years 2010 through 2021, and integrate such information into
the ForeignAssistance.gov website, as appropriate.
El Mozote massacre.—The Committee continues directives from
prior year reports regarding the El Mozote massacre and directs
that, not later than 30 days after the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of State update and submit to the Committees on Appro-
priations the report required under section 7045 of House Report
116–444. The Committee also directs the Secretary of State to
press the Salvadoran government and Armed Forces to cooperate
with prosecutors and investigators, including providing access to
archival documents, as well as to work with relevant United States
government entities to, as appropriate, assist the judicial authori-
ties of El Salvador, including the presiding judge in the El Mozote
massacre case, in the investigation and prosecution of those respon-
sible for the El Mozote massacre, including the identification and
provision of related documents and other similar materials from
January 1981 to January 1983. Further, the Committee directs the
Secretary of State to encourage similar cooperation from foreign
counterparts and United States government entities, as appro-
priate, pertaining to other atrocities and human rights abuse cases
that occurred during periods of armed conflict in the region.
Sexual and gender-based violence prevention strategies.—Not
later than 120 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, shall submit
a report to the Committees on Appropriations on the implementa-
tion of the national sexual and gender-based violence prevention
strategies in such countries.
Local organizations and staff.—Not later than 120 days after en-
actment of this Act, the Secretary of State and USAID Adminis-
trator shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations its strat-
egy to increase the use of local organizations and staff. Not later
than one year after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State
and USAID Administrator shall submit to the Committees on Ap-
propriations a report on the progress on such strategy.
Tax refunds to United States businesses.—The Committee directs
the Secretary of State to obtain routine reporting from the North-
ern Triangle governments on their efforts to establish and operate
an effective legal mechanism to issue tax refunds and minimize
over-withholdings. This reporting should also address the timeli-
ness of tax refunds issued to United States companies. Further, the
Committee 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, and every 90 days thereafter until September 30,
2023, detailing its collection of data from the governments of El
Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras related to progress on tax re-
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Women’s reproductive healthcare in El Salvador.—Not later than
120 days after enactment of this Act, the Committee directs the
Secretary of State to submit a report to the Committees on Appro-
priations on the availability of women’s reproductive healthcare in
El Salvador, including access to pre and post-natal care; services
for survivors of gender-based violence, including rape; and access
to abortion and post-abortion care.
Subsection (c)—Cuba
Cuba policy review.—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 detailing the results
of the Administration’s Cuba policy review. The report shall also
address the steps necessary to advance the normalization of bilat-
eral relations with Cuba, how the strategy will improve opportuni-
ties for American businesses legally operating in Cuba, rec-
ommendations for supporting the growth of a Cuban private sector
independent of government control, the extent to which the Gov-
ernment of Cuba has cooperated over the previous fiscal year with
United States anti-terrorism efforts, and a timeline for safely re-
storing staffing levels at the United States Embassy in Havana.
Ecuador
Remediation of oil contamination.—Not later than 180 days after
enactment of this Act, the Committee directs the Secretary of State
to provide the Committees on Appropriations with a report ana-
lyzing remediation of lands, water, and ground water contaminated
by oil production in northern Ecuador and Ecuadorian Amazon,
with attention to the economic, environmental, and health impacts
on indigenous, small farmer, and campesino lands and commu-
nities; and recommendations for United States assistance to ad-
vance the recovery and sustainability of affected communities. Fur-
ther, the report shall include an analysis of the environmental, so-
cial, health, and climate impacts of United States imports of Ama-
zon crude.
Mexico
Bilateral security dialogue.—Not later than 60 days after enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with other
relevant agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a plan and timeline to reestablish regular bilateral se-
curity meetings between high-level and working-level officials of
the governments of the United States and Mexico. The bilateral se-
curity dialogues shall serve as a forum to align and reconcile prior-
ities between the United States and Mexico and to periodically as-
sess progress for bilateral cooperation. The plan shall include pos-
sible areas of cooperation at the federal, state, and local levels with
United States goals for assistance.
Comprehensive review.—Not later than 90 days after enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of State and the USAID Administrator,
in consultation with other agencies, as relevant, shall submit a re-
port to appropriate congressional committees that provides a re-
view of programs, projects, or activities implemented as part of the
Mérida Initiative, to include evaluations, assessments, or other
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challenges, and lessons learned in achieving program outcomes and
United States policy goals; recommendations for increased and/or
decreased investment in specific projects; and to the extent prac-
ticable, an assessment of the effect, if any, of Mexico’s foreign
agents law on bilateral security cooperation with the U.S. Depart-
ment of State, USAID, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Mexico human rights.—Not later than 45 days after enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of State shall report to the Committees
on Appropriations on the extent to which the Government of Mex-
ico is: (1) credibly investigating and prosecuting violations of
human rights in civilian courts; (2) enforcing prohibitions against
torture and the use of testimony obtained through torture; and (3)
searching for victims of forced disappearances and credibly inves-
tigating and prosecuting those responsible for such crimes. Addi-
tionally, the report shall discuss how assistance under the Merida
program contributed to the objectives above.
Mexican migration and law enforcement agents.—The Committee
expresses concern about United States-trained Mexican police
agents’ involvement in the massacre of nineteen people in northern
Mexico, as well as irregularities committed by Mexican migration
enforcement agents in connection with this and other cases. Not
later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, the Department of
State shall provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations
describing the amounts, recipient units, equipment, and the types
of training provided through United States support to Mexican mi-
gration and law enforcement agents, including specialized units,
operating in the northern and southern border zone since 2016.
This report should include any United States training to support
improved screening of apprehended migrants to detect possible pro-
tection concerns.
Mexican highways.—The Secretary of State shall provide a report
to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 180 days after
enactment of this Act, detailing its progress, findings, and any
other relevant information with regard to the incidents of robbery,
kidnapping, carjacking, extortion, and homicide of passenger and
cargo vehicles on major highways in Mexico that connect to ports
of entry along the United States-Mexico border as well as the im-
plementation of Mexico’s Plan Carreteras Seguras (Safe Highways
Pilot program).
Resiliency of North American supply chains.—Not later than 180
days after enactment of this Act, the Department of State, in co-
ordination with the Office of the United States Trade Representa-
tive and the Department of Commerce, shall submit a report to the
appropriate congressional committees on a strategy for bolstering
co-operation with Mexico and Canada on supply chain resiliency.
The strategy shall define steps the United States is taking, and
plans to take, to work with Mexico and Canada to build resilient
and trusted North American supply chains, including on critical
and emerging technologies, such as semiconductors and healthcare
industry products.
Peru
Peru land titling programs.—Not later than 90 days after enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the
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priations detailing how USAID funding for Peru’s National Com-
mission for Development and Life Without Drugs (DEVIDA) has
been utilized specifically related to the support for land titling
projects; the impact of the individual land titling programs, includ-
ing potential negative impacts on collective land titling and defor-
estation; and the application of USAID’s Policy on Promoting the
Rights of Indigenous Peoples is being applied to ongoing funding to
DEVIDA, if any.
Subsection (e)—The Caribbean
CBSI.—Not later than 45 days after enactment of this Act, the
Committee directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the
USAID Administrator, to provide to the Committees on Appropria-
tions a report on the uses of all funds provided for the CBSI on a
country-by-country basis for each program, project, and activity for
fiscal years 2010 through 2021, and integrate such information into
the ForeignAssistance.gov website, as appropriate.
Disaster resiliency.—The Committee directs that the Secretary of
State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, submit a re-
port to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 90 days
after enactment of this Act, detailing the uses, and intended uses,
of all funds provided by this Act and prior years Acts for strength-
ening resilience to natural disasters.
Subsection (f)—Venezuela
Asset repatriation.—The Committee notes that the United States
remains committed to identifying and tracking assets taken from
the people of Venezuela through illicit means. The Committee fur-
ther notes that the United States remains committed to asset repa-
triation when the funds can be transferred and administered in a
public, transparent, and accountable manner. The Committee di-
rects the Department of State to develop a vehicle for repatriating
assets in a manner that benefits the Venezuelan people while safe-
guarding transparency and accountability in the return and dis-
position of recovered assets. Not later than 180 days after the en-
actment of this Act the Secretary of State, in consultation with the
Secretary of the Treasury, shall submit a strategy for carrying out
the activity described above. Further, this report shall include an
assessment of whether the appropriate legal authorities exist to en-
able the United States to establish a special managed fund to hold
such assets.
Section 7046 (Europe and Eurasia) includes language modified
from the prior year regarding Europe and Eurasia.
Armenia.—The Committee recommendation includes not less
than $50,000,000 for Armenia for economic development, private
sector productivity, energy independence, democracy and the rule
of law, and other purposes.
Belarus.—The Committee recommendation includes not less than
$30,000,000 for civil society, rule of law, democracy, independent
media and human rights in Belarus. The Committee is deeply con-
cerned with the government of Belarus, led by illegitimate Presi-
dent Alexander Lukashenko, and it’s ongoing and brutal oppression
of the Belarusian people. The Committee commends the work of
Belarusian civil society, independent media, human rights defend-
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erty and democracy. The Committee steadfastly supports the right
of Belarusians to free and fair elections and a future free from au-
thoritarian rule and the malign influence of external forces.
Caucasus.—The Committee recommendation includes the fund-
ing requested by the Department of State for regional engagement
to promote peace and stability in the Caucasus.
Georgia.—The Committee recommendation includes not less than
$132,025,000 for assistance for Georgia. Such funds are allocated
according to the following table and subject to section 7019 of this
Act:
GEORGIA
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Account Authority
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ......................................................................................... 88,025
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .................................................................................. 5,700
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ............................................................... 1,100
International Military Education and Training ............................................................................................... 2,200
Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 35,000
The Committee directs the Secretary of State and the USAID Ad-
ministrator to prioritize programs aimed at strengthening the rule
of law and democratic institutions to promote transparency and
good governance. Ongoing threats by the Russian government un-
derscore the importance of continuing United States foreign assist-
ance to former communist countries, including Georgia, in their
continued efforts in areas of democracy and the rule of law.
Not later than 90 days after the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of State shall update and submit to the Committees on Ap-
propriations the report described under this section in the explana-
tory statement accompanying the Department of State, Foreign Op-
erations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021.
Moldova.—The Committee recommendation includes additional
funds above the prior year enacted level for overall assistance to
Moldova, and directs that such assistance prioritize democracy as-
sistance, good governance, justice sector independence, civil society,
and protecting independent media.
Responsibilities of the Coordinator for United States Assistance to
Europe and Eurasia.—Assistance requested for countries in Eu-
rope, Eurasia, and Central Asia under Global Health Programs and
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement shall be ad-
ministered in accordance with the responsibilities of the Coordi-
nator for United States Assistance to Europe and Eurasia.
Section 907 Waiver.—The Committee is concerned by disparity in
military assistance provided to Azerbaijan in comparison to Arme-
nia that is enabled by the annual waiver of Section 907 of the Free-
dom Support Act by the Secretary of State, including the most re-
cent waiver signed by the Secretary on April 23, 2021. The Com-
mittee directs the military balance between Azerbaijan and Arme-
nia and the diplomatic consequences of such disparity in military
assistance be considered by the Secretary in any decision with re-
spect to the renewal of the Section 907 waiver during fiscal year
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Ukraine.—The Committee recommendation includes not less
than $481,500,000 for assistance for Ukraine to be allocated accord-
ing to the following table, subject to section 7019 of this Act:
UKRAINE
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Account Authority
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ......................................................................................... 260,000
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .................................................................................. 30,000
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ............................................................... 15,000
International Military Education and Training ............................................................................................... 2,900
Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 125,000
The bill includes additional assistance for Ukraine under Global
Health Programs.
The Committee is pleased with the Department of State and
USAID’s efforts to strengthen cooperation with Ukraine on vet-
erans’ issues including bolstering psychosocial, health, and re-
integration programs. The Committee directs the Department of
State to facilitate exchanges between Ukrainian American
diasporic groups with veteran care experience and Ukrainian med-
ical veteran affairs professionals.
The Committee remains concerned with the fight against corrup-
tion in Ukraine and views Ukraine’s Parliament as a vital institu-
tion to make needed reforms and provide critical constituent serv-
ices. The Committee understands that such reforms require tech-
nical expertise and non-partisan legislative support and support
past State Department and USAID efforts to support the Rada.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State and USAID Adminis-
trator to prioritize the creation of a non-partisan legislative office
to conduct research and analysis in support of the Rada.
The Committee is disturbed by Russia’s continued cyber-attacks
on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure systems and use of such attacks
to weaken Ukraine’s resolve. The Committee recognizes that
Ukraine’s artificial intelligence strategy is important to its national
security, and that the United States can benefit from Ukrainian in-
novation and cooperation in this area. The Committee directs the
State Department and USAID to cooperate with Ukraine on the
implementation of its artificial intelligence national strategy to en-
hance Ukraine’s resilience to Russian cyber-attacks.
The Committee continues to support efforts to boost economic op-
portunity for smallholder Ukrainian farmers, medium sized effi-
cient producers, and rural women through microfinance support.
The Committee is concerned that financing rates for these pro-
ducers are at cripplingly high levels, which hampers Ukraine’s ag-
ricultural development and economic security. The Committee di-
rects the Department of State and USAID to develop micro-
financing programs to increase productivity and marketability of
smallholder agricultural products. The Committee also urges the
Department of State and USAID to increase support for expansion
of greenhouse accessibility to help increase the growing season for
rural women.
Section 7047 (Countering Russian Influence and Aggression) in-
cludes language modified from the prior year regarding programs
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Subsection (b) prohibits funds in this Act for the central govern-
ment of a country that the Secretary of State determines and re-
ports has taken affirmative steps to support the Russian annex-
ation of Crimea or other territory in Ukraine. The Secretary may
waive the prohibition if it is in the national interest.
Subsection (c) continues the prohibition of funds in this Act for
the central government of a country that the Secretary of State de-
termines and reports has recognized the independence of, or has es-
tablished diplomatic relations with, the Russian-occupied Georgian
territories of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia. The
Secretary may waive the prohibition if it is in the national interest.
The Committee notes that the Assad regime in Syria recognized
such territories in May 2018.
Countering Russian Influence Fund.—The Committee rec-
ommends that not less than less than $305,000,000 be made avail-
able from funds in this Act for Countering Russian Influence Fund
to be allocated according to the following table, subject to section
7019 of this Act:
COUNTERING RUSSIAN INFLUENCE FUND
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Account Authority
Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. 15,000
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ......................................................................................... 85,000
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .................................................................................. 50,000
International Military Education and Training ............................................................................................... 5,000
Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 150,000
Subsection (e) specifies that not less than $20,000,000 of the
funds made available under Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and
Central Asia shall be made available to strengthen democracy and
civil society in Central Europe, including for transparency, inde-
pendent media, rule of law, minority rights, and programs to com-
bat anti-Semitism.
Section 7048 (United Nations)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
lating to conditions on funds for the UN and other international or-
ganizations.
Transparency and Accountability.—Pursuant to subsection (a),
not later than 180 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of State shall report to the Committees on Appropriations on
whether international organizations, including the United Nations
and its specialized agencies, regional and Inter-American organiza-
tions, which receive assessed and voluntary contributions from the
United States, are meeting the following transparency and account-
ability standards: (1) posting on a publicly available website, con-
sistent with privacy regulations and due process, regular financial
and programmatic audits of such organization, department, or
agency, and providing the United States Government with nec-
essary access to such financial and performance audits; (2) effec-
tively implementing and enforcing policies and procedures which
reflect best practices for the protection of whistle-blowers from re-
taliation, including best practices for: (A) protection against retalia-
tion for internal and lawful public disclosures; (B) legal burdens of
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to independent adjudicative bodies, including external arbitration;
and (E) results that eliminate the effects of proven retaliation; and
(3) effectively implementing and enforcing policies and procedures
on the appropriate use of travel funds, including restrictions on
first class and business class travel.
Section 7049 (War Crimes Tribunals)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing authority for the President to draw down certain funds to sup-
port war crimes tribunals or commissions.
Section 7050 (Global Internet Freedom)
This section includes language modified from the prior year di-
recting that not less than $72,000,000 be made available for pro-
grams to promote internet freedom globally and establishing cer-
tain limitations and conditions on the use of such funds. Within the
total, $22,000,000 are from funds appropriated under International
Broadcasting Operations and $50,000,000 are from funds appro-
priated under title III of this Act and shall be allocated according
to the following table, subject to section 7019 of this Act:
GLOBAL INTERNET FREEDOM
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Budget
Account Authority
Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. 26,525
of which, Near East Regional Democracy ............................................................................................. 16,750
Democracy Fund ............................................................................................................................................. 17,500
of which, Department of State ............................................................................................................. 14,000
of which, United States Agency for International Development ........................................................... 3,500
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia ........................................................................................ 5,975
Subtotal, Global Internet Freedom, Title III ................................................................................................... 50,000
Pursuant to section 7050(b)(1)(B) funds to promote internet free-
dom globally shall be made available: (1) to implement the cyber-
space strategies of the Department of State and the comprehensive
strategy to promote Internet freedom access to information in Iran,
as required by section 414 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria
Human Rights Act of 2012; (2) for programs that support efforts of
civil society to counter the development of repressive Internet-re-
lated laws; (3) for research of key threats to Internet freedom; and
(4) for the continued development and implementation of tech-
nologies that provide or enhance access to the Internet, including
circumvention tools that by pass Internet blocking, filtering, and
other censorship techniques used by authoritarian governments.
Section 7051 (Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading
Treatment or Punishment)
This section includes language carried in the prior year prohib-
iting funds for the use of torture.
Section 7052 (Aircraft Transfer, Coordination, and Use)
This section includes language carried in the prior year relating
to aircraft transfer and coordination.
Section 7053 (Parking Fines and Real Property Taxes Owed by
Foreign Governments)
This section includes language carried in the prior year relating
to unpaid parking fines and real property taxes owed by foreign
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Section 7054 (International Monetary Fund)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing the International Monetary Fund.
Section 7055 (Extradition)
This section includes language carried in the prior year prohib-
iting funds for a country that does not cooperate in the extradition
to the United States of certain individuals.
Section 7056 (Impact on Jobs in the United States)
This section includes language modified from the prior year es-
tablishing certain limitations on assistance that may impact jobs in
the United States.
The Committee encourages the Export-Import Bank and the DFC
to weigh the impact on jobs in the United States in addition to en-
vironmental concerns when considering the approval of power-gen-
eration projects abroad.
Section 7057 (United Nations Population Fund)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing assistance provided to UNFPA and to address women’s health.
Section 7058 (Global Health Activities)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding global health activities; providing certain authorities to
better prepare for, and respond to, emerging health threats; and
consolidates other global health requirements previously carried
under other sections of the bill. The Committee supports United
States participation in the Access to COVID–19 Tools (ACT) Accel-
erator and the use of assistance provided for global health security
to accelerate development, production, and equitable access to
COVID–19 tests, treatments, and vaccines.
Zoonotic spillover.—The Committee is concerned that greater at-
tention needs to be paid to the prevention of pandemics of zoonotic
origin which requires collaboration across environment, health,
governance, and agriculture. The Committee directs the USAID
Administrator to submit a comprehensive, integrated plan to the
Committees on Appropriations not later than 120 days after enact-
ment of this Act for at least eight countries where such cross sec-
toral programming is planned and how such programs will be eval-
uated. Programs should involve prevention at high risk interfaces
such as the commercial trade in live wildlife and other animals and
raw or unprocessed wildlife parts, promote a risk management ap-
proach to sustainable intensification of agriculture and protein pro-
duction, and strengthen implementation of the One Health ap-
proach.
Section 7059 (Gender Equality)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding programs that support gender equality.
With respect to subsection (c), gender programs should incor-
porate coordinated efforts to combat a variety of forms of gender-
based violence, including child marriage, rape, female genital cut-
ting and mutilation, and domestic violence. Funds made available
for gender-based violence should support the increased use of sex-
ual assault evidence kits, especially in Africa, and ensure that
training and technical assistance is available for local healthcare
workers on medical and psychological care and the collection of evi-
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coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic lockdowns and recog-
nizes that women in conflict and humanitarian situations are par-
ticularly vulnerable. The Committee recommends not less than the
prior year level for programs to address gender-based violence in
such settings including the Safe from the Start program.
The Committee remains concerned about the under representa-
tion of women in peacekeeping operations and International Mili-
tary Education and Training programs and encourages the Depart-
ment of State to ensure that funds appropriated by this Act are uti-
lized to ensure greater participation and opportunities for women.
The Committee recognizes the important role the Office of Global
Women’s Issues at the State Department and USAID’s Bureau for
Conflict Prevention and Stabilization play in implementing Women,
Peace, and Security strategies. The Secretary of State and USAID
Administrator shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations
on operational requirements, including staffing and training, to
carry out these responsibilities.
Pursuant to subsection (e), the Secretary of State and USAID Ad-
ministrator shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations
on the coordination of funds made available to support women and
girls who are at risk from extremism and conflict, the Global Fra-
gility Act strategy, and the Women, Peace and Security implemen-
tation plans.
The Committee encourages the Department of State to continue
support for public-private partnerships that empower adolescent
girls to pursue further education in the science, technology, engi-
neering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) fields, including the
Women in Science Girls STEAM Camp and the Alumni Thematic
International Exchange Series.
The Committee is concerned about women’s safety online and
recommends funding for programs, especially for human rights de-
fenders and journalists, that promote and protect the safe usage of
the Internet by providing training, resources, and support for a
legal environment that respects their rights.
Reports
Gender.—The Committee is concerned that, according to the
United States own reporting to the Organization for Economic Co-
operation and Development (OECD), only 20 percent of the United
States’ official development assistance integrates gender or pro-
motes gender equality. The Committee directs that, not later than
60 days after enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in con-
sultation with the USAID Administrator, shall submit a report to
the Committees on Appropriations on the percentage of develop-
ment programs focused on gender integration as reported to the
OECD and plans to improve the United States’ performance.
Gender-based violence in humanitarian settings.—The Committee
directs the Secretary of State, in coordination with the USAID Ad-
ministrator, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, to
submit a report to the Committees on Appropriations on the steps
taken by the United States to prevent, mitigate, and respond to
gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies. The report
should include an analysis of the key drivers of gender-based vio-
lence in such settings; gaps in response mechanisms; and of exist-
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Women in Security Forces.—The Committee directs the Secretary
of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to provide
a plan to the Committees on Appropriations not later than 180
days after enactment of this Act for conducting partner country as-
sessments on barriers to the participation of women in the national
security forces of partner countries. The plans should include at
least one partner country from each geographic region and should
inform the development of methodologies for use across other coun-
tries.
Section 7060 (Sector Allocations)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding assistance for programs related to basic education, higher
education, environment, food security and agriculture development,
microenterprise, programs to combat trafficking in persons, rec-
onciliation, and water and sanitation.
Basic education.—Of the funds made available by subsection
(a)(1)(B), $125,000,000 is included for the Global Partnership for
Education (GPE) and $25,000,000 is included for Education Cannot
Wait. The Committee expects that funds provided to Education
Cannot Wait should be derived from funding accounts in a manner
consistent with prior years. The Committee recognizes that these
organizations leverage additional funding and complement bilateral
efforts to address international basic education needs, including
mitigating the immediate and long-term disruptions to education
caused by the COVID–19 pandemic. The Committee encourages the
Secretary of State to make a robust, multi-year commitment to
GPE in its upcoming replenishment cycle.
Pursuant to paragraph (2) of such amounts provided for higher
education, after consultation with the Committees on Appropria-
tions, not less than $35,000,000 shall be made available for human
and institutional capacity building partnerships between higher
education institutions in the United States and developing coun-
tries, including $15,000,000 for new partnerships. The Committee
directs USAID to initiate new competitive grants for partnerships
of a sufficient length and size to make a transformational impact
on colleges and universities in developing nations.
Funds provided over the fiscal year 2021 level for higher edu-
cation shall be used to support institutions of higher education in
countries experiencing economic crisis and should prioritize United
States-accredited institutions of higher education in the Middle
East and not-for-profit, coeducational American institutions in the
Middle East and Asia.
Environment.—Funds appropriated by this Act shall be made
available to support climate change integration at the activity level
at USAID, especially to increase the technical expertise of USAID
staff related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. This
should include improving knowledge management and trainings to
ensure that appropriate staff are adequately trained in conducting
climate risk analysis of proposed programs, able to mainstream cli-
mate considerations throughout project design, and disaggregate
impact through monitoring and evaluation. The USAID Adminis-
trator should include nature-based solutions, including halting de-
forestation and forest degradation, in climate finance activities.
In recognition of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, in-
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park programs, including assistance to community conservatories
to recover from the impact of the pandemic.
Pursuant to subsection (c)(2)(B), the Committee remains con-
cerned about the crisis of wildlife trafficking and the continued
negative effect it is having on international security and stability
and the implications for endangered species. The Committee en-
courages the monitoring of wet markets and illegal wildlife trade
that encourages poaching and have consequences for human
health. The Committee notes that funds from biodiversity programs
are used to meet the wildlife trafficking directive.
The Committee recognizes the severity of poaching in Africa and
the destabilizing effect it has on regional security, including by pro-
viding a significant source of financing for armed groups with links
to transnational organized crime and terrorism. Additionally,
prioritization of wildlife laws and law enforcement related to the
commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption is needed
as it fuels epidemics and pandemics of zoonotic origins, such as
COVID–19, SARS, bird flu and Ebola. Funds should also be made
available to expand wildlife trafficking programs in Central and
South America to strengthen law enforcement and site-based con-
servation and anti-poaching measures. Consideration should be
given to cross-border programs, such as between Guatemala and
Mexico. The Committee continues to support the use of aircraft for
anti-poaching and protected area management activities pursuant
to the authority provided in section 484(a)(2) of the Foreign Assist-
ance Act for transfer of title of aircraft to support anti-poaching
and protected area management activities.
Pursuant to subsection (c)(5), funds made available for adapta-
tion should also support multilateral efforts to provide technical, fi-
nancial, and institutional capacity building to countries most vul-
nerable to climate change such as the Least Developed Countries
Fund and the Adaptation Fund. The Secretary of State and USAID
Administrator should support policies that recognize the dispropor-
tionate effect on marginalized and indigenous communities by pol-
lution and environmental degradation.
Based on the CARPE model, the Committee supports continuing
and expanding transnational approaches throughout sub-Saharan
Africa, including the Okavango River Basin. Not less than
$5,000,000 should be made available to implement the Delta Act
(Public Law 115–353) and should focus on the headwaters of the
Okavango Delta which originate in Angola and should integrate
demining efforts, public private partnership for conservation, pre-
vention of wildlife trafficking and development of eco-tourism. The
Secretary of State should consider utilizing sustainable arrange-
ments for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national
parks in partnership with local communities.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State, the USAID Admin-
istrator, and the Director of United States Fish and Wildlife Serv-
ice to consult within 90 days of enactment of this Act with the
Committees on Appropriations on the use of funds provided for pro-
grams to combat wildlife trafficking. Further, the Committee di-
rects that the CBJ for fiscal year 2023 include country and pro-
gram funding levels for such programs. The Committee also directs
USAID and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law En-
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in wildlife trafficking implementation agreements and include data
from such monitoring and evaluation efforts in its reports to Con-
gress.
The Committee directs the Secretary of State to work collabo-
ratively with other partner countries, the United Nations and its
components, as well as international organizations such as Interpol
and the World Organization for Animal Health, to discourage com-
mercial wildlife markets and the wildlife trade for human con-
sumption.
National Parks and Protected Areas.—Funds made available for
national parks and protected areas should only be made available
if agreements for the obligation of funds between implementing
partners and the Department of State and USAID include provi-
sions requiring that: (1) information detailing the proposed project
and potential impacts is shared with local communities and the
free, prior, and informed consent of affected indigenous commu-
nities is obtained in accordance with international standards; (2)
the potential impacts of the proposed project on existing land or re-
source claims by affected local communities or indigenous peoples
are considered and addressed in any management plan; (3) any
eco-guards, park rangers, and other law enforcement personnel au-
thorized to protect biodiversity will be properly trained and mon-
itored; and (4) effective grievance and redress mechanisms for vic-
tims of human rights violations and other misconduct exist. Funds
made available for the management of national parks and pro-
tected areas may be made available to support implementation of
the above requirements, and implementing partners shall provide
information on these requirements to the Department of State and
USAID on request. The Secretary of State and USAID Adminis-
trator shall consult with the Committees on Appropriations not
later than 45 days after enactment of this Act on the implementa-
tion of these requirements.
Clean energy.—The Committee acknowledges the importance of
United States financial assistance for renewable energy programs,
especially countries that are transitioning from relying on fossil
fuel energy. The Committee expects that countries receiving assist-
ance for such programs adhere to the rule of law, including by up-
holding legitimate financial commitments to international inves-
tors.
Pursuant to subsection (d), $1,100,000,000 is included to expand
food security. The USAID Administrator shall, in partnership with
United States and international institutions, including higher edu-
cation and nongovernmental organizations, develop approaches fo-
cused on safe, sustainable food systems that support and
incentivize the replacement of terrestrial wildlife in diets while en-
suring that existing wildlife and associated habitat are not harmed.
Pursuant to subsection (f), $106,400,000 is included for programs
to combat trafficking in persons under Development Assistance,
Economic Support Fund, Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Cen-
tral Asia, and International Narcotics Control and Law Enforce-
ment to be coordinated by the Office to Monitor and Combat Traf-
ficking in Persons. Of the amounts provided, $77,000,000 is in-
cluded under International Narcotics Control and Law Enforce-
ment. The Committee directs that $10,000,000 of such funds be
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pects that funds will be prioritized for countries with the greatest
need and continue to support child protection compacts pursuant to
Public Law 113–4. The Committee includes up to $25,000,000
under International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement for
programs to end modern slavery.
The Committee notes an additional $17,000,000 is provided
under Diplomatic Programs for the operational costs of the Office
to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, which is described
further under title I of this report.
Reports
Basic education obligations.—Pursuant to subsection (a)(1), the
Committee directs that not later than 30 days after enactment of
this Act and semiannually thereafter until September 30, 2022, the
USAID Administrator shall report to the Committees on Appropria-
tions on the status of cumulative unobligated balances and obli-
gated, but unexpended, balances in each country where USAID
provides basic education assistance and such report shall also in-
clude details on the types of contracts and grants provided and the
goals and objectives of such assistance.
Resources to combat human trafficking.—Pursuant to subsection
(f), the Committee directs that, not later than one year after enact-
ment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the
USAID Administrator, submit a report to the Committees on Ap-
propriations on obligations and expenditures of all fiscal year 2021
funds managed by the Department of State and USAID to combat
human trafficking and forced labor. The report shall include fund-
ing by program, project, and activity and describe the management
structure at the Department of State and USAID used to program
such funds.
Section 7061 (Budget Documents)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
quiring operating and spend plans for funds appropriated by this
Act.
Section 7062 (Reorganization)
This section includes language modified from the prior year con-
cerning consultation, notification, and reporting requirements in-
volving any agency reorganization.
Section 7063 (Department of State Management)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding management of the Department of State including finan-
cial management, personnel levels, and information technology.
Section 7064 (United States Agency for International Development
Management)
This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
garding management of USAID including personnel levels and hir-
ing authorities.
The Committee directs the USAID Administrator to provide a
briefing to the Committees on Appropriations, not later than 60
days after enactment of this Act, on the status of establishing an
accountability mechanism, or strengthening existing mechanisms.
Such briefing should explain how USAID’s accountability mecha-
nism is operating with international best practices, including fea-
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resolution, and advisory services, as well as staffing for the mecha-
nism.
Section 7065 (Stabilization and Development in Regions Impacted
by Extremism and Conflict)
This section includes language carried in the prior year related
to assistance to regions impacted by extremism and conflict.
Prevention and Stabilization Fund.—The Committee rec-
ommendation provides that, from amounts made available by this
Act, not less than $125,000,000 shall be made available for the Pre-
vention and Stabilization Fund, to be allocated according to the fol-
lowing table and subject to section 7019 of this Act:
PREVENTION AND STABILIZATION FUND
[Budget authority in thousands of dollars]
Account/Program Budget Authority
Economic Support Fund ................................................................................................................................. 75,000
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .................................................................................. 10,000
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs ............................................................... 10,000
Peacekeeping Operations ............................................................................................................................... 12,500
Foreign Military Financing Program ............................................................................................................... 17,500
Total, Prevention and Stabilization Fund .............................................................................................. 125,000
Unarmed civilian protection.—The Committee directs the Sec-
retary of State, in consultation with the USAID Administrator, to
provide funds for use of unarmed civilian protection organizations
and evaluate the potential use of such organizations to provide di-
rect physical protection to civilian populations, to strengthen the
local non-violent peacekeeping capacity of communities currently
experiencing or at risk of violent conflict, and to assist United
States-funded stabilization efforts. The Secretary shall consult with
the Committees on Appropriations on such programs.
Youth.—Of the funds provided for the Prevention and Stabiliza-
tion Fund, not less than $2,500,000 shall be made available for to
support activities implemented by youth civil society organizations
and youth peace building implementers in regions impacted by ex-
tremism.
Section 7066 (Disability Programs)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing disability programs.
Section 7067 (Debt-for-Development)
This section includes language carried in the prior year regard-
ing debt-for-development and debt-for-nature exchanges.
Section 7068 (Enterprise Funds)
This section includes language carried in the prior year estab-
lishing restrictions on enterprise funds.
Section 7069 (Extension of Consular Fees and Related Authori-
ties)
This section includes language modified from the prior year ex-
tending certain consular fees and related authorities.
Section 7070 (Protective Services)
This section includes language modified from the prior year for
providing protective services to former or retired senior officials or
employees of the Department of State.
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Section 7071 (Rescissions)
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This section includes language modified from the prior year re-
scinding $575,000,000 in unobligated balances from prior-year ap-
propriations, of which $15,000,000 is from Economic Support Fund,
$515,000,000 is from the Millennium Challenge Corporation,
$40,000,000 from Peace Corps, and $5,000,000 is from Inter-
national Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement.
Section 7072 (Assistance to Foreign Nongovernmental Organiza-
tions)
This section includes new language regarding restrictions on for-
eign nongovernmental organizations.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REPORTING REQUIREMENT
The following materials are submitted in accordance with various
requirements of the Rules of the House of Representatives:
FULL COMMITTEE VOTES
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the House
of Representatives, the results of each roll call vote on an amend-
ment or on the motion to report, together with the names of those
voting for and those against, are printed below.
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FULL COMMITTEE VOTES
Pursuant to the provisions ofclause 3(b) ofrule Xlliofthe House of Representatives, the results
of each roll call vote on an amendment or on the motion to report, together with the names ofthose voting
for and those voting against, are printed below:
Roll Call!
Date: July l, 2021
Measure: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Bill, FY 2022
Motion by: Ms. Granger
Description of Motion: Inserts language prohibiting the use offunds to pay for the perfonnance of
abortion as a method of family planning.
Results: Not Adopted 27 yeas to 31 nays
Members Voting Yea Members VofingNay
Mr. Aderholt Mr.Aguilar
Mr.Amodei Mr.Bishop
Mr.Calvert Mrs.Bustos
Mr. Carter Mr. Cartwright
Mr.Cline Mr.Case
Mr.Cole Ms.Clark
Mr. Cuellar Mr.Crist
Mr. Diaz-Balart Ms.DeLauro
Mr. Fleischmann Mr. Espaillat
Mr. Fortenberry Ms.Frankel
Mr.Garcia Mr.Harder
Mr. Gonzales Ms.Kaptur
Ms.Granger Mr.Kiimer
Dr.Harris Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Ms. Herrera Beutler Mrs.Lawrence
Mrs.Hinson Ms. Lee of California
Mr.Joyce Mrs. Lee of Nevada
Mr. Moolenaar Ms. McCollum
Mr. Newhouse Ms.Meng
Mr.Palazzo Ms. Pingree
Mr. Reschenthaler Mr.Pocan
Mr.Rogers Mr. Price
Mr. Rutherford Mr.Quigley
Mr. Simpson Ms. Roybal-Allard
Mr. Stewart Mr. Ruppersberger
Mr. Valadao Mr.Ryan
Mr. Womack Mrs. Torres
Mr. Trone
Ms. Underwood
Mrs. Watson Coleman
Ms. Wexton
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FULLCOMMITTEEVOTES
Pursuant to the provisioos ofclause 3(b) of rule XIII of the House of Representatives, the results
of each roll call vote on an amendment or on the motion to report, together with the names ofthose voting
for and those voting against, a.re printed below:
Rol1Call2
Date: July l, 2021
Measure: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Bill, FY 2022
Motion by: Mrs. Hinson
Description ofMotion: Inserts language prohibiting funding for abortions as a method offamily planning
and funding to any organization that supports orparticipates in the management of a program of coercive
abortion or involuntary sterilization and strikes section 7072.
Results:NotAdopted27yeasto 31 nays
Members Voting Yea Members Voting Nay
Mr. Aderholt Mr.Aguilar
Mr.Amodei Mr. Bishop
Mr.Calvert Mrs.Bustos
Mr.Carter Mr. Cartwright
Mr.Cline Mr.Case
Mr.Cole Ms.Clark
Mr. Cuellar Mr.Crist
Mr. Diaz-Balart Ms.DeLauro
Mr. Fleischmann Mr. Espaillat
Mr. Fortenberry Ms.Frankel
Mr.Garcia Mr. Harder
Mr. Gonzales Ms.Kaptur
Ms.Granger Mr.Kilmer
Dr.Harris Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Ms. Herrera Beutler Mrs. Lawrence
Mrs. Hinson Ms. Lee of California
Mr. Joyce Mrs. Lee of Nevada
Mr. Moolenaar Ms.Mccollum
Mr. Newhouse Ms.Meng
Mr.Palazzo Ms.Pingree
Mr. Reschenthaler Mr.Pocan
Mr.Rogers Mr. Price
Mr. Rutherford Mr.Quigley
Mr. Simpson Ms. Roybal-Allard
Mr.Stewart Mr. Ruppersberger
Mr. Valadao Mr.Ryan
Mr. Womack Mrs.Torres
Mr. Trone
Ms. Underwood
Mrs. Watson Coleman
Ms. Wexton
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FULL COMMITTEE VOTES
Pursuantto the provisions ofclause 3(b) of rule XIIIofthe House ofRepresentatives, the results
of each roll call vote on an amendment oron the motion to report, together with thenamesofthosevoting
for and those voting against, are printed below:
Rol!Call3
Date: July l, 2021
Measure: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Bill, FY 2022
Motion by: Dr. Harris
Description ofMotion: Strikes funding for the United Nations Populations Fund, inserts a prohibition on
funding for such organization, and strikes the funding designation for family planning and reproductive
health in section 7058.
Results: NotAdopted26 yeas to 32 nays
Members Voting Yea Members Voting Nay
Mr.Aderholt Mr.Aguilar
Mr.Amodei Mr.Bishop
Mr.Calvert Mrs.Bustos
Mr.Carter Mr. Cartwright
Mr.Cline Mr.Case
Mr.Cole Ms.Clark
Mr. Diaz-Balart Mr. Crist
Mr. Fleischmann Mr.Cuellar
Mr. Fortenberry Ms.DeLauro
Mr.Garcia Mr. Espaillat
Mr. Gonzales Ms.Frankel
Ms.Granger Mr.Harder
Dr.Harris Ms.Kaptur
Ms. Herrera Beutler Mr.Kilmer
Mrs.Hinson Mrs. Kirkpatrick.
Mr.Joyce Mrs. Lawrence
Mr. Moolenaar Ms. Lee of California
Mr. Newhouse Mrs. Lee ofNevada
Mr.Palazzo Ms.McCollum
Mr. Reschenthaler Ms.Meng
Mr.Rogers Ms. Pingree
Mr. Rutherford Mr.Pocan
Mr. Simpson Mr. Price
Mr. Stewart Mr.Quigley
Mr. Valadao Ms. Roybal-Allard
Mr. Womack Mr. Ruppersberger
Mr. Ryan
Mrs. Torres
Mr. Trone
Ms. Underwood
Mrs. Watson Coleman
Ms. Wexton
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FULL COMMITIEE VOTES
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 3(b) ofrule XIII of the House of Representatives, the results
of each roll call vote on an amendment or on the motion to report, together with the names of those voting
for and those voting against, are printed below:
Rol!Call4
Date; July 1, 2021
Measure: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Bill, FY 2022
Motion by: Mr. Reschenthaler
Description of Motion: Strikes funding for the Green Climate Fund and moves such funds to a Spending
Reduction Account.
Results: NotAdopted25 yeas to 32 nays
Members Voting Yea Members Voting Nay
Mr. Aderholt Mr.Aguilar
Mr. Calvert Mr.Bishop
Mr.Carter Mrs. Bustos
Mr.Cline Mr. Cartwright
Mr.Cole Mr.Case
Mr. Diaz-Balart Ms.Clark
Mr. Fleischmann Mr. Crist
Mr. Fortenberry Mr. Cuellar
Mr.Garcia Ms.DeLauro
Mr. Gonzales Mr. Espaillat
Ms.Granger Ms.Frankel
Dr. Harris Mr.Harder
Ms. Herrera Beutler Ms. Kaptur
Mrs.Hinson Mr.Kiimer
Mr.Joyce Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Mr. Moolenaar Mrs. Lawrence
Mr. Newhouse Ms. Lee of California
Mr. Palaz.zo Mrs. Lee of Nevada
Mr. Reschenthaler Ms. Mccollum
Mr.Rogers Ms.Meng
Mr. Rutherford Ms.Pingree
Mr. Simpson Mr.Pocan
Mr.Stewart Mr. Price
Mr. Valadao Mr.Quigley
Mr. Womack Ms. Roybal-Allard
Mr. Ruppersberger
Mr.Ryan
Mrs. Torres
Mr. Trone
Ms. Underwood
Mrs. Watson Coleman
Ms. Wexton
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FULL COMMITTEE VOTES
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 3(b) of rule XIII ofthe House ofRepresent.atives, the results
of each roll call vote on an amendment or on the motion to report, together with the names of those voting
for and those voting against, are printed below:
RollCall5
Date: July 1, 2021
Measure: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Bill, FY 2022
Motion by: Mr. Cline
Description ofMotion: Withholds all funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) until the
Secretary of State certifies that the WHO has conducted a transparent investigation on the origins of
COVID-19 and implemented regulatory changes to improve transparency and international cooperation.
Results: Not Adopted 25 yeas to 32 nays
Members Voting Yea Members VotingNay
Mr. Aderholt Mr.Aguilar
Mr.Calvert Mr.Bishop
Mr.Carter Mrs.Bustos
Mr.Cline Mr. Cartwright
Mr.Cole Mr.Case
Mr. Diaz-Balart Ms.Clark
Mr. Fleischmann Mr. Crist
Mr. Fortenberry Mr. Cuellar
Mr. Garcia Ms.DeLauro
Mr. Gonzales Mr. Espaillat
Ms.Granger Ms.Frankel
Dr.Harris Mr.Harder
Ms. Herrera Beutler Ms.Kaptur
Mrs.Hinson Mr.Kilmer
Mr.Joyce Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Mr. Moolenaar Mrs. Lawrence
Mr. Newhouse Ms. Lee of California
Mr.Palazzo Mrs. Lee of Nevada
Mr. Reschentba.ler Ms. McCollum
Mr. Rogers Ms.Meng
Mr. Rutherford Ms. Pingree
Mr. Simpson Mr.Pocan
Mr. Stewart Mr.Price
Mr. Valadao Mr.Quigley
Mr. Womack Ms. Roybal-Allard
Mr. Ruppersberger
Mr.Ryan
Mrs.Torres
Mr. Trone
Ms. Underwood
Mrs. Watson Coleman
Ms. Wexton
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FULL COMMITTEE VOTES
Pursuant to the provisions ofclause 3(b) of rule XIII of the House of Representatives, the results
of each roll call vote on an amendment oron the motion to report, together with the names of those voting
for and those voting against, are printed below:
Rol1Call6
Date: July 1, 2021
Measure: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Bill, FY 2022
Motion by: Mr. Cline
Description of Motion: Wi1hholds all funding from the World Health Organimtion until the Director of
National Intelligence declassifies certain information related to potential links between the Wuhan
Institute of Virology and the origin of the Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Results: Not Adopted 25 yeas to 32 nays
Members Voting Yea Members Voting Nay
Mr. Aderholt Mr.Aguilar
Mr.Calvert Mr.Bishop
Mr. Carter Mrs.Bustos
Mr.Cline Mr. Cartwright
Mr.Cole Mr.Case
Mr. Diaz-Balart Ms.Clark
Mr. Fleischmann Mr. Crist
Mr. Fortenberry Mr.Cuellar
Mr.Garcia Ms.DeLauro
Mr. Gonzales Mr. Espaillat
Ms.Granger Ms.Frankel
Dr.Harris Mr.Harder
Ms. Herrera Beutler Ms.Kaptur
Mrs.Hinson Mr.Kilmer
Mr.Joyce Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Mr. Moolenaar Mrs. Lawrence
Mr. Newhouse Ms. Lee of California
Mr.Palazzo Mrs. Lee ofNevada
Mr. Reschentbaler Ms.McCollum
Mr.Rogers Ms.Meng
Mr. Rutherford Ms.Pingree
Mr. Simpson Mr.Pocan
Mr. Stewart Mr.Price
Mr. Valadao Mr.Quigley
Mr. Womack Ms. Roybal-Allard
Mr. Ruppersberger
Mr.Ryan
Mrs. Torres
Mr. Trone
Ms. Underwood
Mrs. Watson Coleman
Ms. Wexton
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FULL COMMITIEE VOTES
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 3(b) of rule XIII of the House of Representatives, the results
of each roll call vote on an amendment or on the motion to report, together with the names ofthose voting
for and those voting against, are printed below:
RollCall 7
Date: July l, 2021
Measure: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Bill, FY 2022
Motion by: Mr. Newhouse
Description ofMotion: Prohibits funding available in the Act from being used to directly or indirectly
repay debt owed to the Government of the People's Republic of China.
Results: Not Adopted 26 yeas to 30 nays
Members Voting Yea Members VotingNay
Mr. Aderholt Mr.Aguilar
Mr. Calvert Mr.Bishop
Mr. Carter Mrs.Bustos
Mr.Cline Mr. Cartwright
Mr.Cole Mr.Case
Mr. Diaz-Balart Ms.Clark
Mr. Fleischmann Mr.Crist
Mr. Fortenberry Ms. DeLauro
Mr.Garcia Mr. Espaillat
Mr. Gonzales Ms. Frankel
Ms.Granger Mr.Harder
Dr.Harris Ms.Kaptur
Ms. Herrera Beutler Mr.Kilmer
Mrs.Hinson Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Mr.Joyce Mrs. Lawrence
Mr. Moolenaar Ms. Lee of California
Mr. Newhouse Mrs. Lee of Nevada
Mr.Palazzo Ms.McCollum
Mr. Reschenthaler Ms.Meng
Mr.Rogers Ms. Pingree
Mr. Rutherford Mr. Pocan
Mr.Ryan Mr. Price
Mr. Simpson Mr.Quigley
Mr. Stewart Ms. Roybal-Allard
Mr. Valadao Mr. Ruppersberger
Mr. Womack Mrs. Torres
Mr. Trone
Ms. Underwood
Mrs. Watson Coleman
Ms. Wexton
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FULL COMMITTEE VOTES
Pursuant to the provisions of clause 3(b) of rule XIlI of the House of Representatives, the results
of each roll call vote on an amendment or on the motion to report, together with the names of those voting
for and those voting against, are printed below:
Rol!Call8
Date: July 1, 2021
Measure: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Bill, FY 2022
Motion by: Ms. Kaptur
Description ofMotion: To report the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs.
Appropriations bill to the House, as amended
Results: Adopted32 yeas to 25nays
Members Voting Yea Members VotingNay
Mr.Aguilar Mr.Aderholt
Mr.Bishop Mr.Calvert
Mrs.Bustos Mr.Carter
Mr. Cartwright Mr.Cline
Mr.Case Mr.Cole
Ms.Clark Mr. Diaz-Balart
Mr. Crist Mr. Fleischmann
Mr.Cuellar Mr. Fortenberry
Ms.DeLauro Mr.Garcia
Mr. Espaillat Mr. Gonzales
Ms.Frankel Ms.Granger
Mr.Harder Dr.Harris
Ms.Kaptur Ms. Herrera.Beutler
Mr.Kilmer Mrs.Hinson
Mrs. K.irkpatrick Mr.Joyce
Mrs. Lawrence Mr. Moolenaar
Ms. Lee of California Mr. Newhouse
Mrs. Lee of Nevada Mr.Palazzo
Ms.McCollum Mr. Reschenthaler
Ms.Meng Mr.Rogers
Ms.Pingree Mr. Rutherford
Mr.Pucan Mr. Simpson
Mr. Price Mr. Stewart
Mr.Quigley Mr. Valadao
Ms. Roybal-Allard Mr. Womack
Mr. Ruppersberger
Mr. Ryan
Mrs. Torres
Mr. Trone
Ms. Underwood
Mrs. Watson Coleman
Ms. Wexton
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STATEMENT OF GENERAL PERFORMANCE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(4) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House
of Representatives, the following is a statement of general perform-
ance goals and objectives for which this measure authorizes fund-
ing: The Committee on Appropriations considers program perform-
ance, including a program’s success in developing and attaining
outcome-related goals and objectives, in developing funding rec-
ommendations.
RESCISSIONS
Pursuant to clause 3(f)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House
of Representatives, the following table is submitted describing the
rescissions recommended in the accompanying bill:
Economic Support Fund ..................................................................... $15,000,000
Millennium Challenge Corporation ................................................... 515,000,000
Peace Corps ......................................................................................... 40,000,000
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement .................. 5,000,000
TRANSFERS OF FUNDS
Pursuant to clause 3(f)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House
of Representatives, the following list includes the transfers of funds
included in the accompanying bill:
In title I, under Diplomatic Programs, language is included to
transfer funds to Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular
Service for emergency evacuations and rewards, and to transfer
funds to the Capital Investment Fund.
In title I, under Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular
Service, language is included to transfer funds to Repatriation
Loans Program.
In title I, under International Boundary and Water Commis-
sion—Construction, language is included to transfer funds to Sala-
ries and Expenses.
In title III, under United States Emergency Refugee and Migra-
tion Assistance Fund, language is included to transfer funds in ex-
cess of the limitation carried in underlying authority to Migration
and Refugee Assistance.
In title III, under Peace Corps, language is included to transfer
funds to the Foreign Currency Fluctuations Account.
In title VI, under the U.S. International Development Finance
Corporation, language is included to transfer funds to the Program
Account.
Under title VII, language is included under section 7009 to trans-
fer funds under title I for the Department of State and the United
States Agency for Global Media.
Under title VII, language is included under section 7009 to trans-
fer funds under title III for the United States International Devel-
opment Finance Corporation.
Under title VII, language is included under section 7034 to trans-
fer funds to Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials from unob-
ligated balances of expired funds under Diplomatic Programs for
extraordinary protection.
Under title VII, language is included under section 7035 to trans-
fer funds under Peacekeeping Operations and Foreign Military Fi-
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Under title VII, language is included under section 7041 to trans-
fer funds under Foreign Military Financing Program to an interest-
bearing account in the Federal reserve Bank of New York.
Under title VII, language is included under section 7043 to trans-
fer funds from Development Assistance; Economic Support Fund;
International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement; Non-
proliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs; and
Foreign Military Financing Program to other such headings.
Under title VII, language is included under 7057 to transfer
funds provided for UNFPA to Global Health Programs.
Under title VII, language is included under section 7064 to trans-
fer funds from the program account to funds under Operating Ex-
penses in title II.
Under title VII, language is included under section 7065 to trans-
fer funds under Economic Support Fund; International Narcotics
Control and Law Enforcement; Non-proliferation, Anti-terrorism,
Demining and Related Programs; Peacekeeping Operation; and
Foreign Military Financing Program to the Prevention and Sta-
bilization Fund. Language is also included to transfer funds under
Economic Support Fund to the Department of the Treasury.
Under title VII, language is included under section 7068(b) to au-
thorize the transfer of funds between accounts under title III to re-
spond to a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
Under title VII, language is included under section 7069 to trans-
fer funds under Administration of Foreign Affairs and discretionary
unobligated balances under such heading to the Consular and Bor-
der Security Programs.
DISCLOSURE OF EARMARKS AND CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED
SPENDING ITEMS
Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of
Representatives, neither the bill nor this report contain any con-
gressional earmarks, limited tax benefits, or limited tariff benefits
as defined in clause 9 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Rep-
resentatives.
COMPLIANCE WITH RULE XIII, CL. 3(e) (RAMSEYER RULE)
In compliance with clause 3(e) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by the bill,
as reported, are shown as follows (existing law proposed to be omit-
ted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is printed in italics,
existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in roman):
FOREIGN OPERATIONS, EXPORT FINANCING, AND
RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 1990
* * * * * * *
TITLE V—GENERAL PROVISIONS
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ESTABLISHING CATEGORIES OF ALIENS FOR PURPOSES OF REFUGEE
DETERMINATIONS
SEC. 599D. (a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of an alien who is with-
in a category of aliens established under subsection (b), the alien
may establish, for purposes of admission as a refugee under section
207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, that the alien has a
well-founded fear of persecution on account of race, religion, nation-
ality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion
by asserting such a fear and asserting a credible basis for concern
about the possibility of such persecution.
(b) ESTABLISHMENT OF CATEGORIES.—
(1) For purposes of subsection (a), the Attorney General, in
consultation with the Secretary of State and the Coordinator
for Refugee Affairs, shall establish—
(A) one or more categories of aliens who are or were na-
tionals and residents of an independent state of the former
Soviet Union or of Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania and who
share common characteristics that identify them as targets
of persecution in that state on account of race, religion, na-
tionality, membership in a particular social group, or polit-
ical opinion,
(B) one or more categories of aliens who are or were na-
tionals and residents of Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia and
who share common characteristics that identify them as
targets of persecution in such respective foreign state on
such an account; and
(C) one or more categories of aliens who are or were nation-
als and residents of the Islamic Republic or Iran who, as mem-
bers of a religious minority in Iran, share common characteris-
tics that identify them as targets of persecution in that state
on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a par-
ticular social group, or political opinion.
(2)(A) Aliens who are (or were) nationals and residents of an
independent state of the former Soviet Union or of Estonia,
Latvia, or Lithuania and who are Jews or Evangelical Chris-
tians shall be deemed a category of alien established under
paragraph (1)(A).
(B) Aliens who are (or were) nationals of an independent
state of the former Soviet Union or of Estonia, Latvia, or Lith-
uania and who are current members of, and demonstrate pub-
lic, active, and continuous participation (or attempted partici-
pation) in the religious activities of, the Ukrainian Catholic
Church or the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, shall be deemed a
category of alien established under paragraph (1)(A).
(C) Aliens who are (or were) nationals and residents of Viet-
nam, Laos, or Cambodia and who are members of categories of
individuals determined, by the Attorney General in accordance
with ‘‘Immigration and Naturalization Service Worldwide
Guidelines for Overseas Refugee Processing’’ (issued by the Im-
migration and Naturalization Service in August 1983) shall be
deemed a category of alien established under paragraph (1)(B).
(3) Within the number of admissions of refugees allocated for
each of fiscal years 1990, 1991, and 1992 for refugees who are
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migration and Nationality Act {and within the number of such
admissions allocated for each of fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995,
and 1996 for refugees who are nationals of the independent
states of the former Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lith-
uania under such section} and within the number of such ad-
missions allocated for each of fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995,
1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,
2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, øand 2021¿ 2021, and 2022 for
refugees who are nationals of the independent states of the
former Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under
such section, notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
President shall allocate one thousand of such admissions for
such fiscal year to refugees who are within the category of
aliens described in paragraph (2)(B).
(c) WRITTEN REASONS FOR DENIALS OF REFUGEE STATUS.—Each
decision to deny an application for refugee status of an alien who
is within a category established under this section shall be in writ-
ing and shall state, to the maximum extent feasible, the reason for
the denial.
(d) PERMITTING CERTAIN ALIENS WITHIN CATEGORIES TO REAPPLY
FOR REFUGEE STATUS.—Each alien who is within a category estab-
lished under this section and who (after August 14, 1988, and be-
fore the date of the enactment of this Act) was denied refugee sta-
tus shall be permitted to reapply for such status. Such an applica-
tion shall be determined taking into account the application of this
section.
(e) PERIOD OF APPLICATION.—
(1) Subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect on the date of the
enactment of this Act and shall only apply to applications for
refugee status submitted before October 1, ø2021¿ 2022.
(2) Subsection (c) shall apply to decisions made after the date
of the enactment of this Act and before October 1, ø2021¿
2022.
(3) Subsection (d) shall take effect on the date of the enact-
ment of this Act and shall only apply to reapplications for ref-
ugee status submitted before October 1, ø2021¿ 2022.
ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN SOVIET AND INDOCHINESE
PAROLEES
SEC. 599E. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Attorney General shall adjust
the status of an alien described in subsection (b) to that of an alien
lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien—
(1) applies for such adjustment,
(2) has been physically present in the United States for at
least 1 year and is physically present in the United States on
the date the application for such adjustment is filed,
(3) is admissible to the United States as an immigrant, ex-
cept as provided in subsection (c), and
(4) pays a fee (determined by the Attorney General) for the
processing of such application.
(b) ALIENS ELIGIBLE FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—The benefits
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(1) was a national of an independent state of the former So-
viet Union or of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Vietnam, Laos, or
Cambodia, and
(2) was inspected and granted parole into the United States
during the period beginning on August 15, 1988, and ending on
September 30, ø2021¿ 2022, after being denied refugee status.
(c) WAIVER OF CERTAIN GROUNDS FOR INADMISSIBILITY.—The pro-
visions of paragraphs (4), (5), and (7)(A) of section 212(a) of the Im-
migration and Nationality Act shall not apply to adjustment of sta-
tus under this section and the Attorney General may waive any
other provision of such section (other than paragraph (2)(C) or sub-
paragraph (A), (B), (C), or (E) of paragraph (3)) with respect to
such an adjustment for humanitarian purposes, to assure family
unity, or when it is otherwise in the public interest.
(d) DATE OF APPROVAL.—Upon the approval of such an applica-
tion for adjustment of status, the Attorney General shall create a
record of the alien’s admission as a lawful permanent resident as
of the date of the alien’s inspection and parole described in sub-
section (b)(2).
(e) NO OFFSET IN NUMBER OF VISAS AVAILABLE.—When an alien
is granted the status of having been lawfully admitted for perma-
nent residence under this section, the Secretary of State shall not
be required to reduce the number of immigrant visas authorized to
be issued under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2005
* * * * * * *
TITLE X
OTHER MATTERS
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 2—BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
* * * * * * *
GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS CHAPTER
SEC. 12001. (a)(1) Notwithstanding section 514 of the Foreign As-
sistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321h), the President may transfer
to Israel, in exchange for concessions to be negotiated by the Sec-
retary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State,
any or all of the items described in paragraph (2).
(2) The items referred to in paragraph (1) are armor, artillery,
automatic weapons ammunition, missiles, and other munitions
that—
(A) are obsolete or surplus items;
(B) are in the inventory of the Department of Defense;
(C) are intended for use as reserve stocks for Israel; and
(D) are located in a stockpile in Israel.
(b) The value of concessions negotiated pursuant to subsection (a)
shall be at least equal to the fair market value of the items trans-
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waiver of charges otherwise payable by the United States, and
other items of value.
(c) Not later than 30 days before making a transfer under the au-
thority of this section, the President shall transmit a notification
of the proposed transfer to the Committees on Foreign Relations
and Armed Services of the Senate and the Committees on Inter-
national Relations and Armed Services of the House of Representa-
tives. The notification shall identify the items to be transferred and
the concessions to be received.
(d) No transfer may be made under the authority øof this section
after September 30, 2023.¿ of this section after September 30, 2025.
* * * * * * *
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1961
* * * * * * *
PART I
CHAPTER 1—POLICY; DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE AUTHORIZATIONS
* * * * * * *
SEC. 104D ELIGIBILITY FOR ASSISTANCE.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, regulation, or policy,
in determining eligibility for assistance under sections 104, 104A,
104B, and 104C, a foreign nongovernmental organization—
(1) shall not be ineligible for such assistance solely on the
basis of health or medical services, including counseling and re-
ferral services, provided by such organization with non-United
States Government funds if such services—
(A) do not violate the laws of the country in which they
are being provided; and
(B) would not violate United States Federal law if pro-
vided in the United States; and
(2) shall not be subject to requirements relating to the use of
non-United States Government funds for advocacy and lobbying
activities other than those that apply to United States non-
governmental organizations receiving assistance under this
part.
* * * * * * *
TITLE XII—FAMINE PREVENTION AND FREEDOM FROM
HUNGER
* * * * * * *
CHAPTER 2—MILITARY ASSISTANCE
* * * * * * *
SEC. 514. STOCKPILING OF DEFENSE ARTICLES FOR FOREIGN
COUNTRIES.—(a) No defense article in the inventory of the Depart-
ment of Defense which is set aside, reserved, or in any way ear-
marked or intended for future use by any foreign country may be
made available to or for use by any foreign country unless such
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Act, or any subsequent corresponding legislation, and the value of
such transfer is charged against funds authorized under such legis-
lation or against the limitations specified in such legislation, as ap-
propriate, for the fiscal period in which such defense article is
transferred. For purposes of this subsection, ‘‘value’’ means the ac-
quisition cost plus crating, packing, handling, and transportation
costs incurred in carrying out this section.
(b)(1) The value of defense articles to be set aside, earmarked, re-
served, or intended for use as war reserve stocks for allied or other
foreign countries (other than for purposes of the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization or in the implementation of agreements with
Israel) in stockpiles located in foreign countries may not exceed in
any fiscal year an amount that is specified in security assistance
authorizing legislation for that fiscal year.
(2)(A) The value of such additions to stockpiles of defense articles
in foreign countries shall not exceed $200,000,000 for each of fiscal
years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022,
øand 2023¿ 2023, 2024, and 2025.
(B) Of the amount specified in subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year,
not more than $200,000,000 may be made available for stockpiles
in the State of Israel.
(c) LOCATION OF STOCKPILES OF DEFENSE ARTICLES.—
(1) LIMITATION.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), no
stockpile of defense articles may be located outside the bound-
aries of a United States military base or a military base used
primarily by the United States.
(2) EXCEPTIONS.—Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect
to stockpiles of defense articles located in the Republic of
Korea, Thailand, any country that is a member of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization, any country that is a major non-
NATO ally, or any other country the President may designate.
At least 15 days before designating a country pursuant to the
last clause of the preceding sentence, the President shall notify
the congressional committees specified in section 634A(a) in ac-
cordance with the procedures applicable to reprogramming no-
tifications under that section.
(d) No defense article transferred from any stockpile which is
made available to or for use by any foreign country may be consid-
ered an excess defense article for the purpose of determining the
value thereof.
* * * * * * *
CHANGES IN THE APPLICATION OF EXISTING LAW
Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(A) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the following statements are submitted
describing the effect of provisions in the accompanying bill that di-
rectly or indirectly change the application of existing law.
Language is included in various parts of the bill to continue on-
going activities in fiscal year 2021 that require annual authoriza-
tion or additional legislation, which to date has not been enacted.
The bill includes provisions that place limitations on the use of
funds in the bill or change existing limitations and that might
under some circumstances be construed as changing the application
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been virtually unchanged for many years, which are technically
considered legislation. The bill provides that several of the appro-
priations shall remain available for obligation beyond the current
fiscal year. In all cases it is deemed desirable to carry such lan-
guage in order to provide for orderly administration of such pro-
grams and effective use of funds. In various places in the bill, the
Committee recommendation continues the prior year practice of
designating amounts within appropriation accounts in order to
fund specific programs and has adjusted some designations.
The bill contains general provisions and other language that
have been carried in the bill in past years that include limitations
and conditions on funding provided in the Act.
Additional changes in the fiscal year 2022 bill, which may be con-
strued as changing existing law, are as follows:
Title I
Under Diplomatic Programs, language modified in the prior year
providing transfer authority to other accounts within Administra-
tion of Foreign Affairs; limitations on certain programs, offices, and
activities; designating the availability and use of certain fees and
transfers from other agencies; and conditioning the obligation of
certain funds made available for security training.
Under Office of Inspector General, language carried in the prior
year notwithstanding section 209(a)(1) of the Foreign Service Act
of 1980 as it relates to post inspections.
Under Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs, language
designating amounts for certain programs and activities.
Under Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance, lan-
guage similar to the prior year placing limitations on the uses of
funds and restricting representation expenses.
Under Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service, lan-
guage similar to the prior year permitting the transfer of not to ex-
ceed $1,000,000 to Repatriation Loans Program Account.
Under Repatriation Loans Program Account, language similar to
the prior year directing that costs shall be defined as in section 502
of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and capping total loan
principle.
Under Contributions to International Organizations, language
similar to the prior year requiring submission to the Committees
on Appropriations of the United Nations biennial budget, limiting
the use of funds, and establishing a number of notification and re-
porting requirements.
Under Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities,
language similar to the prior year limiting the use of funds and es-
tablishing a number of notification and reporting requirements. Ad-
ditional language included allowing amounts appropriated to Con-
tributions for International Peacekeeping Activities to be made
available above the amount authorized in section 404(b)(2) of the
Foreign Relations Authorization Act Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995.
Under International Boundary and Water Commission, United
States and Mexico and American Sections, International Commis-
sions, language carried in the prior year providing a limitation on
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Under International Fisheries Commissions, language carried in
the prior year providing authority to pay United States expenses
in advance, pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3324.
Under International Broadcasting Operations, language carried
in the prior year setting limitations on funds available for certain
expenses and receipts, requiring the United States Agency for
Global Media to make funds available to expand unrestricted ac-
cess to information on the Internet, requiring a review of certain
programs, restricting representation expenses, requiring notifica-
tions.
Under The Asia Foundation, language similar to the prior year
designating funds for certain purposes.
Under Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, language car-
ried in the prior year limiting the use of funds relating to com-
pensation.
Under East-West Center, language similar to the prior year des-
ignating funds for certain purposes.
Under National Endowment for Democracy, language similar to
the prior year designating funds for certain purposes.
Under Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage
Abroad, language carried in the prior year allowing the Commis-
sion to procure certain services notwithstanding paragraph (3) of
section 312304(b) of Public Law 113–287 during fiscal year 2022
and requiring notification.
Under United States Commission on International Religious
Freedom, language carried in the prior year placing a limitation on
representation expenses.
Under Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, Sala-
ries and Expenses, language carried in the prior year limiting rep-
resentation expenses.
Under Congressional-Executive Commission on the People’s Re-
public of China and United States-China Economic and Security
Review Commission, language carried in the prior year placing a
limitation on representation expenses.
Under United States-China Economic and Security Review Com-
mission, language carried in the prior year incorporating by ref-
erence several provisos relating to personnel and financial manage-
ment authorities that were carried in the Department of State, For-
eign Operations, and Related Appropriations Act, 2010.
Title II
Under Operating Expenses, language similar to the prior year
limiting financing of construction or entering into leases, allowing
transfers of funds, and restricting representation and entertain-
ment expenses.
Under Capital Investment Fund, language carried in the prior
year requiring notifications.
Title III
Under Global Health Programs, language similar to the prior
year requiring direct apportionment to agencies, designating the
use of funds, requiring notifications, and setting a cap on adminis-
trative expenses.
Under Transition Initiatives, language similar to the prior year
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designating the use of funds, requiring a report prior to the initi-
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ation of a country program, requiring prior consultations, and al-
lowing the use of additional funds in this Act for the same purposes
as funds under this heading following consultation.
Under Complex Crises Found, language is included requiring the
direct apportionment of funding to USAID and providing notwith-
standing authority.
Under Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia, lan-
guage modified from the prior year providing notwithstanding au-
thority, transfer authority, and related notification requirements,
designating coordination responsibilities, certain payments, and
designating certain funds for purposes of administrative authori-
ties.
Under Migration and Refugee Assistance, language similar to the
prior year designating amounts for small-scale emergency humani-
tarian requirements and for refugees resettling in Israel.
Under Peace Corps, language similar to the prior year limiting
representation expenses, requiring consultations, allowing the Di-
rector to transfer funds to help mitigate exchange rate losses, and
placing limitations on certain activities.
Under Millennium Challenge Corporation, language similar to
the prior year placing a cap on administrative expenses, estab-
lishing certain funding conditions and notification requirements,
and limiting and restricting entertainment and representation al-
lowances.
Under Inter-American Foundation, language carried in the prior
year limiting representation expenses.
Under United States African Development Foundation, language
similar to the prior year allowing for the investment of project
funding by grantees, limiting the use of interest earned, allowing
certain building leases, and requiring a report.
Under International Affairs Technical Assistance, language simi-
lar to the prior year designating funds for certain purposes.
Under Debt Restructuring, language similar to the prior year
providing funds for debt restructuring programs. New language is
included for providing funds for the Debt Service Suspension Initia-
tive and the Common Framework.
Title IV
Under International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement,
language carried in the prior year giving the Department of State
the authority to provide excess property to a foreign country, sub-
ject to notification, waiving a section of the Foreign Assistance Act,
subject to notification, and requiring notification for certain trans-
fers.
Under Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining, and Related
Programs, language carried in the prior year designating the use
of funds, providing authorities for funds, and establishing certain
funding conditions and notification requirements.
Under Peacekeeping Operations, language carried in the prior
year designating the use of funds, providing certain authorities, es-
tablishing prohibitions for the use of funds, and requiring notifica-
tions.
Under International Military Education and Training, language
carried in the prior year allowing certain civilian personnel to re-
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ceive training and limiting entertainment allowances.
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Under Foreign Military Financing Program, language similar to
the prior year designating the use of funds, requiring consultations
and notifications, establishing requirements for the disbursement
and transfer of certain funds, establishing limitations and condi-
tions on funds, and limiting representation and entertainment ex-
penses.
Title V
Under International Organizations and Programs, language simi-
lar to the prior year providing contributions to international orga-
nizations.
Under Global Environment Facility, language similar to the prior
year is included providing funds designated for certain purposes.
Under Green Climate Fund, new language is included for pro-
viding funds designated for certain purposes.
Under Clean Technology Fund, new language is included for pro-
viding funds designated for certain purposes.
Under Contribution to the International Bank for Reconstruction
and Development, language carried in the prior year regarding the
United States share of the paid-in portion of the increases in cap-
ital stock and the limitation on callable capital subscriptions.
Under Contribution to the International Fund for Agricultural
Development, language similar to the prior year is included for pro-
viding funds designated for certain purposes.
Title VI
Under Export-Import Bank of the United States, Program Ac-
count, language carried in the prior year allowing for certain ex-
penditures and setting limitations on funds.
Under Export-Import Bank of the United States, Administrative
Expenses, language carried in the prior year limiting representa-
tion expenses, allowing for the collection of certain fees, providing
administratively determined pay authority, and requiring notifica-
tions.
Under Export-Import Bank of the United States, Receipts Col-
lected, language carried in the prior year requiring sufficient fees
to cover costs.
Under United States International Development Finance Cor-
poration, language carried in the prior year making funds available
for the Office of Inspector General.
Under United States International Development Finance Cor-
poration, Corporate Capital Account, language carried in the prior
year making funds available to carry out the activities described in
the BUILD Act of 2018.
Under United States International Development Finance Cor-
poration, Program Account, language similar to the prior year is in-
cluded to carry out the activities described in the BUILD Act of
2018 with the limitations described in such Act.
Under Trade and Development Agency, language similar to the
prior year restricting representation and entertainment allowances
and designating the use of funds.
Title VII
Sec. 7001 includes language carried in the prior year regarding
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allowances and differentials.
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Sec. 7002 includes language carried in the prior year requiring
agencies to provide quarterly reports on the cumulative balances of
any unobligated funds.
Sec. 7003 includes language carried in the prior year requiring
that consulting service contracts shall be a matter of public record.
Sec. 7004 includes language modified from the prior year with re-
spect to the construction and use of diplomatic facilities, setting
limitations, expanding notification and oversight requirements, and
placing conditions and restrictions on certain funds. Further direc-
tion concerning notification and oversight of diplomatic facilities is
included under Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance.
Sec. 7005 includes language carried in the prior year regarding
certain personnel actions and the authority to transfer funds be-
tween appropriations accounts.
Sec. 7006 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.
Sec. 7007 includes language carried in the prior year prohibiting
assistance for certain governments.
Sec. 7008 includes language modified from the prior year prohib-
iting assistance for countries whose duly elected head of govern-
ment 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.
Sec. 7009 includes language modified from the prior year setting
limitations and conditions on transfers between appropriations ac-
counts and requiring audits of certain transfers.
Sec. 7010 includes language carried in the prior year prohibiting
first-class travel, setting certain limitations on computer networks,
the promotion of tobacco, and representation and entertainment ex-
penses.
Sec. 7011 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing the availability of funds appropriated by this Act.
Sec. 7012 includes language carried in the prior year prohibiting
assistance for countries in default and allowing exceptions in cer-
tain circumstances.
Sec. 7013 includes language modified from the prior year with-
holding assistance to a country where such assistance is subject to
taxation, unless the Secretary of State makes certain determina-
tions, and updating a reporting requirement.
Sec. 7014 includes language carried in the prior year regarding
the reservation of funds and the designation of certain funding lev-
els.
Sec. 7015 includes language modified from the prior year estab-
lishing the notification requirements for funds made available by
this Act.
Sec. 7016 includes language carried in the prior year concerning
public posting of reports and documents, records management, and
related cybersecurity protections.
Sec. 7017 includes language carried in the prior year prohibiting
the use of funds for programs in contravention of this Act.
Sec. 7018 includes language modified from the prior year prohib-
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iting funding for involuntary sterilization.
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Sec. 7019 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing compliance with: (1) funding directives in certain tables in the
accompanying report; and (2) reporting directives in such report.
Sec. 7020 includes language carried in 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 Depart-
ment of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appro-
priations Act, 2019 (division F of Public Law 116–6).
Sec. 7021 includes language carried in the prior year prohibiting
assistance for governments that support international terrorism.
Sec. 7022 includes language carried in the prior year regarding
authorization requirements.
Sec. 7023 includes language carried in the prior year defining the
terms ‘‘program’’, ‘‘project’’, and ‘‘activity’’.
Sec. 7024 includes language carried in the prior year regarding
certain authorities for the Peace Corps, Inter-American Founda-
tion, and the United States African Development Foundation.
Sec. 7025 includes language carried in the prior year relating to
commerce, trade, and surplus commodities.
Sec. 7026 includes language carried in the prior year regarding
the requirement that separate accounts be established for cash
transfers and assistance that generates local currencies and estab-
lishing certain conditions on the use of those funds.
Sec. 7027 includes language carried in the prior year regarding
assistance through nongovernmental organizations and assistance
provided under the Food for Peace Act.
Sec. 7028 includes language carried in the prior year condi-
tioning funds provided to local organizations through limited com-
petitions.
Sec. 7029 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing: evaluations; social and environment safeguards; the compensa-
tion level of the United States executive director to each inter-
national financial institution (IFI); human rights promotion; fraud
and corruption; beneficial ownership; and whistleblower protec-
tions.
Sec. 7030 includes language carried in the prior year making
funds available to advance the adoption of security communications
networks and counter the adoption of insecure networks.
Sec. 7031 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing management of direct assistance to governments, budget trans-
parency of recipient countries, corruption and human rights viola-
tions, and the foreign assistance website.
Sec. 7032 contains language modified from the prior year regard-
ing democracy programs funded in this Act.
Sec. 7033 includes language modified from the prior year on as-
sistance regarding international religious freedom.
Sec. 7034 includes language modified from the prior year grant-
ing or extending certain special authorities and establishing condi-
tions and limitations relating to funds made available by this Act.
Sec. 7035 includes language modified from the prior year related
to assistance, authorities, limitations, and notifications regarding
law enforcement and security matters.
Sec. 7036 continues language carried in the prior year related to
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the Arab League Boycott of Israel.
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Sec. 7037 includes language carried in the prior year establishing
limitations on the use of funds in support of a Palestinian state.
Sec. 7038 includes language carried in the prior year restricting
assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation.
Sec. 7039 includes language carried in the prior year placing con-
ditions on assistance for the West Bank and Gaza.
Sec. 7040 includes language carried in the prior year placing lim-
itations on any assistance for the Palestinian Authority and re-
garding Hamas.
Sec. 7041 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing policies and countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Sec. 7042 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing assistance for Africa.
Sec. 7043 includes language modified from the prior year con-
taining limitations, directives on assistance, and authorities for
diplomatic and development activities and programs in East Asia
and the Pacific.
Sec. 7044 includes language modified from the prior year con-
taining limitations, directives, and authorities for diplomatic and
development activities and programs in South and Central Asia
and for regional programs.
Sec. 7045 includes language modified from the prior year direct-
ing assistance levels, limitations, and conditions regarding assist-
ance for certain countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Sec. 7046 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing Europe and Eurasia.
Sec. 7047 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing programs to counter Russian influence and aggression.
Sec. 7048 includes language modified from the prior year relating
to conditions on funds for the UN and other international organiza-
tions.
Sec. 7049 includes language carried in the prior year regarding
authority for the President to draw down certain funds to support
war crimes tribunals or commissions.
Sec. 7050 includes language modified from the prior year direct-
ing that not less than $72,000,000 be made available for programs
to promote internet freedom globally and establishing certain limi-
tations and conditions on the use of such funds.
Sec. 7051 includes language carried in the prior year prohibiting
funds for the use of torture.
Sec. 7052 includes language carried in the prior year relating to
aircraft transfer and coordination.
Sec. 7053 includes language carried in the prior year relating to
unpaid parking fines and real property taxes owed by foreign gov-
ernments.
Sec. 7054 includes language carried in the prior year regarding
the International Monetary Fund.
Sec. 7055 includes language carried in the prior year prohibiting
funds for a country that does not cooperate in the extradition to the
United States of certain individuals.
Sec. 7056 includes language modified from the prior year estab-
lishing certain limitations on assistance that may impact jobs in
the United States.
Sec. 7057 includes language carried in the prior year regarding
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assistance provided to the United Nations Population Fund.
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Sec. 7058 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing global health activities.
Sec. 7059 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing programs that support gender equality.
Sec. 7060 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing assistance for programs related to basic education, higher edu-
cation, environment, food security and agriculture development,
microenterprise, programs to combat trafficking in persons, rec-
onciliation, and water and sanitation.
Sec. 7061 includes language modified from the prior year requir-
ing operating and spend plans for funds appropriated by this Act.
Sec. 7062 includes language modified from in the prior year con-
cerning consultation, notification, and reporting requirements in-
volving any agency reorganization.
Sec. 7063 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing management of the Department of State including financial
management, personnel levels, internships, and information tech-
nology.
Sec. 7064 includes language modified from the prior year regard-
ing management of USAID including personnel levels and hiring
authorities.
Sec. 7065 includes language carried in the prior year related to
assistance to regions impacted by extremism and conflict.
Sec. 7066 includes language carried in the prior year reading dis-
ability programs. includes language carried in the prior year pro-
hibiting funding for involuntary sterilization.
Sec. 7067 includes language carried in the prior year regarding
debt-for-development and debt-for-nature exchanges.
Sec. 7068 includes language carried in the prior year establishing
restrictions on enterprise funds.
Sec. 7069 includes language modified from the prior year extend-
ing certain consular fees and related authorities.
Sec. 7070 includes language modified from the prior year for pro-
viding protective services to former or retired senior officials or em-
ployees of the Department of State.
Sec. 7071 includes language modified from the prior year rescind-
ing funds from the Economic Support Fund, the Millennium Chal-
lenge Corporation, Peace Corps and International Narcotics Control
and Law Enforcement.
Sec. 7072 includes new language regarding restrictions on for-
eign nongovernmental organizations.
APPROPRIATIONS NOT AUTHORIZED BY LAW
Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(B) of rule XIII of the Rules of the
House of Representatives, the following table lists the appropria-
tions in the accompanying bill which are not authorized by law for
the period concerned:
Appropriations in
Last Year Authorization Appropriations
Agency/Activity Last Year of
Authorized Level in the Bill
Authorization
Department of State/Adminis- 2003 .................... $5,290,390,000 .......... $5,874,914,000 .......... $13,204,500,000
tration of Foreign Affairs.
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Department of State/Inter- 2003 .................... $1,529,702,000 .......... $1,672,000,000 .......... $3,591,542,000
national Organizations.
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Appropriations in
Last Year Authorization Appropriations
Agency/Activity Last Year of
Authorized Level in the Bill
Authorization
Department of State/ Inter- 2003 .................... $71,385,000 ............... $57,730,000 ............... $186,624,000
national Commissions.
U.S. Agency for Global Media 2003 .................... $644,486,000 ............. $599,560,000 ............. $818,624,000
(formerly Broadcasting
Board of Governors).
Department of State/Related 2003 .................... $72,000,000 ............... $69,986,000 ............... $387,169,000
Programs.
United States Institute of 2014 .................... Such sums as may be $37,000,000 ............... $45,000,000
Peace. necessary.
USAID/Operating Expenses ....... 1987 .................... $387,000,000 ............. $340,600,000 ............. $1,455,918,000
USAID/Capital Investment Fund None .................... NA ............................... NA ............................... $258,200,000
USAID/Inspector General .......... 1987 .................... $21,750,000 ............... $21,000,000 ............... $76,500,000
Global Health Programs (see Population (1987); Population Population $4,561,450,000
note below). Health and ($290,000,000); ($234,625,000); (includes not
Disease Pre- Health and Disease Health and Disease less than
vention (1987); Prevention Prevention $760,000,000
Child Survival ($180,000,000); ($166,762,000); for Population)
Fund (1987). Child Survival Fund Child Survival Fund
($75,000,000). (75,000,000).
Global Health Programs: HIV/ 2013 .................... $48,000,000,000 over $5,720,499,000 .......... $6,180,000,000
AIDS. 5 years.
Development Assistance (see Agriculture; Agriculture Agriculture $4,075,097,000
note below). (1987) Edu- ($760,000,000); ($693,613,000); (program levels
cation (1987); Education Education too difficult to
Energy and se- ($180,000,000); ($155,000,000); determine due
lected develop- Energy and se- Energy and se- to changing
ment activities lected development lected development definitions of
(1987). activities activities programs since
($207,000,000). ($149,990,000). last authorized)
International Disaster Assist- 2018 .................... $2,794,184,000 .......... $2,696,534,000 .......... $4,682,362,000
ance.
Transition Initiatives ................ None .................... NA ............................... NA ............................... $92,043,000
Democracy Fund ....................... None .................... NA ............................... NA ............................... $290,700,000
Assistance for Europe, Eurasia 1993 .................... $410,000,000 ............. N/A ............................. $788,929,000
and Central Asia.
Migration and Refugee Assist- 2003 .................... $820,000,000 ............. $781,884,000 ............. $3,845,000,000
ance.
Peace Corps ............................. 2003 .................... $365,000,000 ............. $295,069,000 ............. $430,500,000
Millennium Challenge Corpora- 2005 .................... Such sums as may be $1,488,000,000 .......... $912,000,000
tion. necessary.
Inter-American Foundation ....... 1993 .................... $31,000,000 ............... $30,960,000 ............... $44,500,000
United States African Develop- 1987 .................... $3,872,000 ................. $6,500,000 ................. $43,000,000
ment Foundation.
Department of the Treasury, 1999 .................... $5,000,000 ................. $1,500,000 ................. $38,000,000
International Affairs Tech-
nical Assistance.
Economic Support Fund ........... 1987 .................... $3,800,000,000 .......... $3,555,000,000 .......... $3,173,263,000
International Narcotics Control 1994 .................... $171,500,000 ............. $100,000,000 ............. $3,635,231,000
and Law Enforcement.
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, 2003 .................... $226,200,000 ............. NA ............................... $889,247,000
Demining and Related Pro-
grams (see note below).
Peacekeeping Operations ......... 1999 .................... $83,000,000 ............... $76,500,000 ............... $460,759,000
International Military Education 2003 .................... $85,000,000 ............... $79,480,000 ............... $112,295,000
and Training.
Foreign Military Financing ....... 2003 .................... $4,107,000,000 .......... $6,104,632,000 .......... $6,175,524,000
Note: Programs recommended herein under ‘‘Global Health Programs’’ were last authorized under a different account structure than that
recommended in this bill; the account structure included a number of functional accounts, as described above.
Note: Programs recommended herein under ‘‘Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related Programs’’ include some major programs
for which authorizations of appropriations were provided for fiscal year 2002; these programs include $73,000,000 authorized for antiterrorism
assistance and $142,000,000 authorized for nonproliferation activities. In addition, some programs now in this account were previously in ac-
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COMPARISON WITH THE BUDGET RESOLUTION
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House
of Representatives and section 308(a)(1)(A) of the Congressional
Budget Act of 1974, the following table compares the levels of new
budget authority provided in the bill with the appropriate alloca-
tion under section 302(b) of the Budget Act.
[In millions of dollars]
302(b) Allocation This Bill
Budget Budget
Outlays Outlays
Authority Authority
Comparison of amounts in the bill with Committee allocations
to its subcommittees: Subcommittee on State, Foreign Oper-
ations, and Related Programs
Discretionary ......................................................................... 62,242 58,000 62,242 1 23,126
Mandatory ............................................................................. 159 159 159 1 159
1 Includes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
FIVE YEAR OUTLAY PROJECTIONS
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII and section 308(a)(1)(B) of
the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the following table contains
five-year projections associated with the budget authority provided
in the accompanying bill as provided to the Committee by the Con-
gressional Budget Office.
[In millions of dollars]
Outlays
Projection of outlays associated with the recommendation:
2022 ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 23,285
2023 ...................................................................................................................................................... 16,031
2024 ...................................................................................................................................................... 11,404
2025 ...................................................................................................................................................... 5,084
2026 and future years .......................................................................................................................... 5,874
1 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
Pursuant to clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII and section 308(a)(1)(C) of
the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Congressional Budget
Office has provided the following estimates of new budget authority
and outlays provided by the accompanying bill for financial assist-
ance to State and local governments.
[In millions of dollars]
Budget Outlays
Authority
Financial assistance to State and local governments for 2022 .................................................... 0 10
1 Excludes outlays from prior-year budget authority.
PROGRAM DUPLICATION
No provision of this bill establishes or reauthorizes a program of
the Federal Government known to be duplicative of another Fed-
eral program, a program that was included in any report from the
Government Accountability Office to Congress pursuant to section
21 of Public Law 111–139, or a program related to a program iden-
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COMMITTEE HEARINGS
Pursuant clause 3(c)(6) of rule XII, the following hearings were
used to develop or consider the State, Foreign Operations and Re-
lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022.
The Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related
Agencies held an oversight hearing on March 25, 2021, entitled
‘‘Leading by Action: The Fierce Urgency for Diversity and Inclusion
in the Foreign Policy Workforce’’. The Subcommittee received testi-
mony from:
The Honorable Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, Ambassador
(Ret.)
The Honorable Nicholas Burns, Ambassador (Ret.)
Ms. Abigail Golden-Vazquez, Founding Executive Director of
the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program
The Honorable Harry Thomas, Ambassador (Ret.)
The Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related
Agencies held an oversight hearing on April 14, 2021, entitled
‘‘Critical Management Issues—U.S. Diplomatic and Development
Agencies’’. The Subcommittee received testimony from:
Diana R. Shaw, Acting Inspector General, Department of
State
Thomas J. Ullom, Acting Inspector General, United States
Agency for International Development
Anthony Zakel, Inspector General, United States Inter-
national Development Finance Corporation
The Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related
Agencies held an oversight hearing on May 19, 2021, entitled
‘‘Global Climate Finance’’. The Subcommittee received testimony
from:
Jake Levine, Chief Climate Officer, United States Inter-
national Development Finance Corporation
Leonardo Martinez-Diaz, Senior Advisor for Climate, Depart-
ment of State
Mathew Haarsager, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Inter-
national Development, Department of the Treasury
Jeffrey Haeni, Acting Director, Center for Environment, En-
ergy and Infrastructure, United States Agency for Inter-
national Development
The Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related
Agencies held a budget hearing on May 27, 2021, entitled ‘‘United
States Agency for International Development (USAID) FY22 Budg-
et Request’’. The Subcommittee received testimony from:
Ambassador Samantha Power, Administrator, United States
Agency for International Development
The Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related
Agencies held a budget hearing on June 7, 2021, entitled ‘‘Depart-
ment of State and Related Programs FY22 Budget Request’’. The
Subcommittee received testimony from:
The Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary, Department of
State
The Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related
Agencies held a budget hearing on June 10, 2021, entitled ‘‘Depart-
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The Honorable Janet Yellen, Secretary, Department of the
Treasury
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF NEW BUDGET (OBLIGATIONAL)
AUTHORITY
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partment and agency, comparing the amounts recommended in the
bill with fiscal year 2020 enacted amounts and budget estimates
presented for fiscal year 2021:
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Diplomatic Programs ................................. . . 5,049,114 5,414,773 5,401,078 +351,964 -13,695
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Worldwide Security Protection .................... . 1,894,777 4,075,899 4,075,899 +2,181,122
Worldwide Security Protection (OCO/GWOT) ......... . 2,226,122 -2, 226,122
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Capital Investment Fund .............................. . 250,000 448,880 275,000 +25,000 -173,880
Office of Inspector General .......................... . 90,829 91,458 91,458 +629
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan ............ . 54,900 54,900 +54,900
Office of Inspector General (OCO/GWOT) ........... . 54,900 -54,900
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Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs ........... . 740,300 741,300 750,000 +9,700 +8,700
Representation Expenses .. , .............. ,., .. ,, ...... . 7,415 7,415 7,415
Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials ......... . 30,890 30,890 30,890
Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance ...... . 769,055 850,722 850,722 +81,667
Worldwide Security Upgrades ...................... . 357,107 1,132,427 1,144,727 +787,620 +12,300
Worldwide Security Upgrades (OCO/GWOT) ........... . 824,287 -824,287
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Direct Loans Subsidy ...... , ............. , ........ . 2,500 1,300 1,300 -1 ,200
Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan .......... . 31,963 32,583 32,583 +620
International Chancery Center, Washington, District of
Columbia ................................. ......... .. 2,743 743 743 -2,000
Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and
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Contributions to International Organizations, current
year assessment .. , ....... , . , , .... , .. , . , , ...... , .. , .. 1,409,688 1,662,928 1,662,928 +253,240
CIO (OCO/GWOT). , .................... , , ........... . 96,240 -96,240
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Organizations ....................... , , ....... . 1,505,928 1,662,928 1,662,928 +157,000
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Activities, current year assessment ............. . 750,320 1,928,614 1,928,614 +1,178,294
CIPA (OCO/GWOT) ................................. . . 705,994 -705,994
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Peacekeeping Activities ...................... . 1,456,314 1,928,614 1,928,614 +472,300
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States and Mexico:
Salaries and Expenses .......................... . 49,770 51,970 51,970 +2,200
Construction ................................. .. . 49,000 46,800 56,800 +7,800 +10,000
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American Sections, International Commissions ......... . 15,008 15,008 15,008
International Fisheries Commissions .................. . 62,846 62,846 62,846
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United States Agency for Global Media
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International Broadcasting Operations ............... ,. 793,257 800,696 809,147 +15,890 +8, 451
Broadcasting Capital Improvements .................... . 9,700 9,700 9,700
Total, United States Agency for Global Media ... . 802,957 810,396 818,847 +15,890 +8,451
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The Asia Foundation ......... , ........................ . 20,000 20,000 20,000
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United States Institute of Peace, Operating Expenses .. 45,000 45,000 45,000
Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue ........... . 250 180 180 -70
Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program ............... . 209 170 170 -39
Israeli Arab Scholarship Program ..................... . 119 119 119
East-West Center ...... , ................ , ............. . 19,700 19,700 19,700
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Leadership Institute for Transatlantic Engagement .... . 2,000 +2,000 +2,000
National Endowment for Democracy ..................... . 300,000 300,000 300,000
Total , Related Programs ........................ .
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Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage
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Salaries and Expenses ................................ . 642 642 642
Commission on International Religious Freedom
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Salaries and Expenses ................................ . 2,908 2,908 2,908
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Salaries and Expenses ................................ . 4,000 4,000 4,000
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Agency ................................. ........ . 16,840,188 18,349,106 18,202,982 +1,362,794 -146,124
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Funds Appropriated to the President
Operating Expenses, USA ID ............................ . 1,377,747 1,527,947 1,455,918 +78,171 -72,029
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Capital Investment Fund .............................. . 258,200 258,200 258,200
Office of Inspector General, USAID ................... . 75,500 76,500 76,500 +1,000
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U.S. Agency for International Development .. , ..... . 3,265,950 3,870,950 4,561,450 +1,295,500 +690,500
Department of State ........... , .... , ......... , ... . 5,930,000 6,180,000 6,080,000 +150,000 -100, 000
(Global Fund Contribution) ................... ,,. (1,560,000) (1,560,000) (1,560,000)
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Total , Global Heal th Programs .............. . 9,195,950 10,050,950 10,641,450 +1,445,500 +590,500
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Transfer to DFC ...................•............ , .. (-50,000) (+50,000)
International Disaster Assistance .................... . 2,481,321 4,682,362 4,682,362 +2,201,041
International Disaster Assistance (OCO/GWOT) ..... . 1,914,041 -1,914,041
Transition Initiatives ............................... . 92,043 92,043 92,043
Complex Crises Fund ......... , ............ , ........... . 30,000 60,000 40,000 +10,000 -20,000
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State ................................. ... ••••••• 190,450 190,450 190,450
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Assistance, USA ID .............................. . 100,250 100,250 100,250
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Assistance for Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia ...... . 770,334 788,929 788,929 +18,595
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Migration and Refugee Assistance ..................... . 1,730,583 3,845,000 3,845,000 +2,114,417
Migration and Refugee Assistance (OCO/GWOT) ...... . 1,701,417 -1,701,417
United States Emergency Refugee and Migration
Assistance Fund ................................. ... . 100 100 100
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Total , Department of State ................... . 3,432,100 3,845,100 3,845,100 +413,000
Independent Agencies
Peace Corps ................................. ......... . 410,500 410,500 430,500 +20,000 +20,000
Millennium Challenge Corporation ..................... . 912,000 912,000 912,000
Inter-American Foundation ............................ . 38,000 38,000 44,500 +6,500 +6,500
United States African Development Foundation ........ .. 33,000 33,000 43,000 +10,000 +10,000
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International Affairs Technical Assistance .......... .. 33,000 38,000 38,000 +5,000
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Debt Restructuring ................................. .. . 204,000 67,000 67,000 -137,000
Tropical Forest .conservation Act ................... . (15,000) (15,000) (15,000)
DSSI Common Framework, ............................ .. (52,000) (52,000) (+52,000)
Somalia Debt Relief ............................... .. (78,000) (-78,000)
Sudan Debt Relief ................................. . . (111,000) (-111,000)
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International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement ... 1,385,573 1,525,738 1,395,573 +10,000 -130, 165
Nonproliferation, Anti-terrorism, Demining and Related
Programs ................................. .......... . 889,247 900,247 889,247 -11,000
Peacekeeping Operations .............................. . 115,546 469,459 460,759 +345,213 -8,700
Peacekeeping Operations (OCO/GWOT) ............... . 325,213 -325,213
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International Military Education and Training ........ . 112,925 112,925 112,925
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Israel ................................. ..... ,. 3,300,000 3,300,000 3,300,000
Egypt .............................. ,,,.···,, .. 1,300,000 1,300,000 1,300,000
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Limitation on Administrative Expenses ...... . (70,000) (70,000) (70,000)
Foreign Military Financing Program (OCO/GWOT) .... . 576,909 -576,909
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International Organizations and Programs ............. . 387,500 457,100 477,100 +89,600 +20,000
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Global Environment Facility .......................... . 139,575 149,288 149,288 +9,713
International Development Association ................ . 1,001,400 1,427,974 1,001,400 -426,574
The International Bank for Reconstruction and
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IBRD Paid in Capital ............................. . 206,500 206,500 206,500
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Clean Technology Fund ................................ . 300,000 200,000 +200,000 -100,000
Contribution to the Green Climate Fund ............•... 625,000 1,600,000 +1,600,000 +975,000
Total , World Bank Group ........................ . 1,347,475
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2,708,762 3,157,188 +1,809,713 +448,426
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Asian Development Fund ............................... . 47,395 53,323 53,323 +5,928
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African Development Bank Paid in Capital ............. . 54,649 54,649 54,649
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(Limitation on Callable Capital) ................ .. (856,175) (856,175) (856,176) (+1) (+1)
African Development Fund ......... , ............ , .. , ... . 171,300 211,300 211,300 +40,000
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International Fund for Agricultural Development ...... . 32,500 43,000 43,000 +10,500
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Contributions to IMF Facilities and Trust Funds .. . 102,000 102,000 +102,000
Total, International Financial Institutions .... , 1,653,319 3,173,034 3,621,460 +1 , 968, 141 +448,426
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Total, title V, Multilateral assistance .. , ... ,,, 2,040,819 3,630,134 4,098,560 +2,057,741 +468,426
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Administrative Expenses .............................. . 110,000 114,000 114,000 +4,000
Program Budget ................................. ...... . 10,000 5,000 +5,000 -5,000
Inspector General ................................. ... . 6,500 6,500 6,500
Offsetting Collections ............................... . -230,000 -200,000 -200,000 +30,000
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US International Development Finance
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Inspector General .............................. . 2,000 2,800 2,800 +800
Corporate Capital Account: Administrative Expenses ... . 119,000 148,000 148,000 +29,000
Program Budget .. , ................................. ... . 450,000 450,000 450,000
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(.Equity Program) ................................. . (317,000) (-317,000)
Offsetting Collections ............................... . -378,000 -382,000 -382,000 -4,000
(By transfer from DA) ............................ . (50,000) (-50, 000)
Total, US Development Finance Institution ...... . 193,000
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Sec. 7057 Working Capital Fund ...................... .. 100,000 -100,000
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Rescission, Section 7071(d), INCLE ................... . -50,411 -5,000 -5,000 +45,411
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Rescission, Section 7069(a)(1), Diplomatic Programs
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Rescission, Section 7069(a)(2), Peacekeeping
Operations (OCO/GWOT) .............................. . -40,000 +40,000
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Rescission, Section 7071(c), Peace Corps ............. . -30,000 -40,000 -10,000 -40, 000
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Total, title VII, General Provisions ........... . -580,534 -435,000 -575,000 +5,534 -140,000
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Consular and Border Security Program (emergency) ... . 300,000 -300,000
Sudan Claims (emergency) ............................. . 150,000 -150,000
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Economic Support Fund (emergency) .................... . 700,000 -700,000
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Grand total ...................... ..................... 60,933,900 62,463,492 62,400,900 +1,467,000 -62,592
Appropriations ...................... .............. (47,768,900) (62,993,492) (62,970,900) (+15,202,000) (-22, 592)
Emergency Appropriations ...................... .... (5,270,000) (-5,270,000)
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Rescissions ...................... ................. (-105,000) (-530,000) (-570,000) (-465,000) (-40,000)
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MINORITY VIEWS
We thank the Chairs of the Full Committee and the Sub-
committee for their efforts in producing a State, Foreign Oper-
ations, and Related Programs Appropriations bill that includes cer-
tain bipartisan priorities that support our national security and re-
flect the character of our country. Unfortunately, the twelve per-
cent increase included in the bill is based on a topline funding level
that only the majority party has agreed to, and some resources
have been allocated to misguided priorities. In addition, the depar-
ture from maintaining long-standing provisions in the bill to pro-
tect the unborn has resulted in one of the most extreme bills ever
reported from this Subcommittee.
We appreciate that funding for key partners and allies was main-
tained at last year’s level. Chief among them is the $3,300,000,000
in Foreign Military Financing Program for our great ally, Israel.
The unprecedented barrage of rocket fire on Israeli civilians in May
of 2021 serves as a reminder of the deadly threats that Israel faces
daily and underscores the importance of this assistance. The bill
also maintains funding at last year’s level for other close partners,
such as Jordan and Egypt. However, we disagree with the condi-
tions included on the Foreign Military Financing Program for
Egypt. We want to work to ensure that any conditions on aid to
Egypt do not jeopardize the continuation of our assistance and do
not send the wrong signal to a trusted partner whose stability is
critical in the region.
Similarly, we are grateful for the funding provided for Colombia,
a country that faces numerous challenges, most of them not of their
own making. United States assistance to this ally and partner re-
mains strongly in our own self-interest. We are concerned about
the potential consequences on our decades-long counternarcotics ef-
forts in Colombia from the new withholding of funds included in
the bill and hope this issue can be addressed as the process moves
forward.
We appreciate that funding is maintained at the current level for
embassy security to help ensure the safety and security of our dip-
lomats and development experts serving abroad. During such tur-
bulent times, when United States personnel and facilities face daily
threats, these investments remain a bipartisan priority.
During the Full Committee markup of the bill, we were pleased
to find common ground with the majority party in the Managers’
Amendment to address several issues important to our Members,
such as prohibiting funds to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV)
and increasing funding for Europe and Eurasia through the Coun-
tering Russian Influence Fund. We were also glad that a common-
sense amendment offered by Mr. Diaz-Balart restoring a notifica-
tion requirement with respect to detainees held at Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba passed by voice vote.
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In other areas, stark policy differences remain. Some of the prior-
ities that Republicans tried to address during the markup that
were denied include the following: our commitment to long-stand-
ing pro-life protection; our desire to address reforms needed at the
World Health Organization (WHO); our push to rein in unchecked
spending on international climate finance projects; and our concern
that U.S. foreign assistance could be used to pay back the debt that
countries owe China.
Ranking Member Granger offered an amendment that restores a
long-standing prohibition on the use of funds to pay for abortion,
also known as the Helms Amendment. This has been a funda-
mental protection for the unborn in the State-Foreign Operations
bill for decades. Mrs. Hinson offered an amendment that restored
all of the long-standing pro-life protections in the bill, including the
Helms language, Kemp-Kasten language on coercive abortion, re-
quirements for voluntary family planning, and striking the provi-
sion that permanently prohibits implementation of the Mexico City
Policy. Our Republican Members and one Democrat supported
these amendments in recognition of the critical importance these
provisions have played in protecting the sanctity of life and in
maintaining bipartisan support of global health programs over the
last several decades. Both amendments were defeated 27–31, but
the fight to protect the most basic pro-life protections will continue.
Dr. Harris offered another pro-life amendment that proposed
striking the funding increase mandated in the bill for the United
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and for family planning pro-
grams, and inserting a funding prohibition for UNFPA in recogni-
tion that the organization violates the most basic respect for
human life through its support for coercive abortion and forced
sterilization. The amendment was defeated 26–32, but Republican
Committee Members were unified in their concerns about funding
for UNFPA.
Mr. Cline offered two amendments related to the WHO. The first
amendment withheld funding to the WHO until the Secretary of
State can certify that the WHO has conducted a transparent inves-
tigation into the origins of COVID–19 and implemented reforms to
improve transparency and international cooperation. The second
amendment withheld funding to the WHO until the Director of Na-
tional Intelligence declassifies certain information related to links
between the WIV and the origins of COVID–19. Republican Mem-
bers were unified in their support for these common-sense meas-
ures, but both amendments were defeated 25–32.
Mr. Reschenthaler offered an amendment to strike funding in the
bill for the Green Climate Fund. The $1,600,000,000 included for
the Green Climate Fund is an enormous increase and even
$400,000,000 more than requested by President Biden. Republican
Members agreed that this is the most significant example of mis-
guided spending priorities in the bill. Questions regarding the over-
sight and management of the organization were even recently ac-
knowledged by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, yet the amend-
ment was defeated 25–32.
Finally, Mr. Newhouse offered an amendment that proposed pro-
hibiting funds in the Act from being used, directly or indirectly, to
repay debt owed to the Government of the People’s Republic of
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China. This was another common-sense measure that Republican
Members supported, along with one Democrat, but the amendment
was defeated 26–30.
In closing, we remain concerned about the spending levels and
partisan riders in this bill that could jeopardize enactment of final
legislation. We want to work with the Majority as we proceed
through the legislative process so that the many bipartisan issues
of great national importance in this bill will receive the support
they deserve.
KAY GRANGER.
HAROLD ROGERS.
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