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HR 1268 making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005
BRIEF
The President asked for $81.9 billion with $75 billion earmarked for military spending related to the ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The House cut the total to $81.2 billion but increased military spending to $76.8 billion and reduced requests for some international programs. The Senate cut the request further to $80.6 billion with $74.5 billion to go for military spending in relation to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.
The provisions to require States to produce uniform driver license information on the cards (A plan some say is intended to create a National ID Card) survived the House but was dropped in the Senate. The provision that would allow the Secretary of Homeland Security to override any law prohibiting or stalling the completion of a chain link fence on the Mexico border in San Diego remains in the bill.
An amendment would prohibit government agencies from producing “a prepackaged news story without including in such story a clear notification for the audience that the story was prepared or funded by a Federal agency.” Another expresses “the sense of the Senate on future requests for funding for military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.” The amendment notes that all funding for the Iraq war has been supplemental requests (and mostly off-budget therefore adding to the deficit). Future requests should, the Senate believes, be included in the President’s budget proposal.
The bill provides also provides for spending or increased spending on projects that appear to be far from emergencies. Funding for Office of Science for continuation of project E-FG0204ER63842-04090945 = $3,000,000 for health science equipment, $500,000 for desalination technology program at the University of Nevada-Reno [UNR], and $500,000 for the oral history of the Negotiated Settlement Project at University of Nevada Reno and to the Fire Sciences Academy in Elko, Nevada, for purposes of capital debt service.
The Army Corps of Engineers has “begun analysis of navigation enlargement projects for the Port of Iberia and the Port of Morgan City, Louisiana. These non-traditional ports are host sites for the fabrication of offshore oil and gas platforms; … Because of existing channel limitations, these fabrication ports are unable to deliver the large offshore structures that are currently needed in the deep waters of the Outer Continental Shelf, and the fabrication contracts for these structures are being lost to foreign ports. The Committee recommends language to ensure an accurate analysis and include the full contract amount of internationally lost fabrication contracts when analyzing navigation projects impacting fabrication ports.”
Like the House version but then some, the Senate bill goes further to modify or alter through transfer of funds and otherwise, many domestic projects including domestic emergency watershed protection spending around $238.4 billion. Other matters tended to in the bill include release of funds regarding off-channel sanctuaries for the silvery minnow in New Mexico, initiate health effects research during the replacement of the Chernobyl Shelter Implementation Plan and clarification of spending for a visitor’s center at Yellowstone National Park.
The Senate bill, unlike the House version, does not include language concerning the immediate creation of and adherence to rules establishing uniform driver licenses throughout the states, noting that another bill, HR 418, contains the same language. $11 million would help lift the hiring freeze under which Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency has been living and 79 new border agents could be hired of which 50 would be in detention and removal operations, 25 in investigations and 4 in the legal department.
Sponsor: Representative Jerry Lewis (R-CA)
Vote: Passed House Passed House 388 to 43 (March 16, 2005) (RC 77). Motion to recommit failed 200 to 229 (March 16, 2005) (RC 76). Passed Senate April 21, 2005)
Cost to the taxpayers: President’s plan-$81.9 billion; House plan-$81.2 billion; Senate plan $80.5 billion.
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THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS CAN BE LINKED TO IN THEWEEKINCONGRESS.COM REPORT ON HR 1268 DATED APRIL 15, 2005. THE SECTIONS INCLUDE DETAILED EXPLANATIONS OF SPENDING FROM CONSTRUCTING MILITARY HOUSING TO THE PURCHASE OF A SNIPER RIFLE. TO REACH THOSE LINKS CLICK SECTION ANALYSIS BELOW...
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
MILITARY PERSONNEL Broken down by branch.
OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
PROCUREMENT BY MILITARY BRANCH
OTHER PROGRAMS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
THE JUDICIARY AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
MISCELLANEOUS
ALL THE NUMBERS AND THE FIVE YEAR PROJECTION
HOUSE AMENDMENTS
AMENDMENTS
1. H.AMDT.44 to establish a select committee to investigate
reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Sponsor: Rep Tierney, John F. [MA-6]
Mr. Lewis (CA) raised a point of order against the Tierney amendment (A001). Mr. Lewis stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
2. H.AMDT.45 to increase funding for Operation and Maintenance,
Defense-Wide.
Sponsor: Rep Tierney, John F. [MA-6]
Failed by recorded vote: 191 - 236 (RC 72).
4. H.AMDT.47 Amendment reduces and then increases by the same amount, the
funding for Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide.
Sponsor: Rep Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] Agreed to by voice vote.
5. H.AMDT.48 increase funding for International Disaster & Famine
Assistance and Migration & Refugee Assistance.
Sponsor: Rep Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2] Agreed to by voice vote.
6. H.AMDT.49 increases funding for the Tsunami Recovery and
Reconstruction Fund.
Sponsor: Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [R-NY-14TH] Agreed to by voice vote.
10. H.AMDT.53 to prohibit the use of funds in Title IV, Chapter 1 to
provide emergency relief, rehabilitation or reconstruction aid.
Sponsor: Rep Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6TH]
Failed by voice vote.
12. H.AMDT.55 prohibits the use of funds for embassy security,
construction, and maintenance.
Sponsor: Rep Upton, Fred [D-MI-6TH]
Agreed to by recorded vote: 258 - 170 (RC 73).
13. H.AMDT.56 to prohibit the use of funds to finance any assistance to
Saudi Arabia.
Sponsor: Rep Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9TH]
Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 231 (RC 74).
17. H.AMDT.60 reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the U.N. Convention
Against Torture.
Sponsor: Rep Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-7]
Agreed to by recorded vote: 420 - 2, 3 Present (RC 75).
18. H.AMDT.61 to prohibit the use of funds for assistance to the
Palestinian Authority or for programs, projects, and activities in the West Bank
or Gaza.
Sponsor: Rep Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9TH]
Failed by voice vote.
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20. H.AMDT.63 to prohibit any of the funds made available in the Act be
used to enter into a contract with a private sector contractor to perform
reconstruction in Iraq unless, as a condition of the contract, or any
subcontract at any tier under the contract, when hiring employees who will
perform work under the contract (or subcontract), to extend to preference
eligible veterans a hiring preference equivalent to the preference extended to
preference eligible veterans for civilian employee positions in the Federal
Government.
Sponsor: Rep Filner, Bob [D-CA-51ST
Mr. Lewis (CA) raised a point of order against the Filner amendment (A020). Mr. Lewis (CA) stated that the amendment sought to change existing law and constituted legislation in an appropriation bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
21. H.AMDT.64 prohibits the use of funds for any contract in
contravention of section 15(g)(2) of the Small Business Act.
Sponsor: Rep Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-12TH]
Agreed to by voice vote.
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SENATE AMENDMENTS
2. S.AMDT.265 to prohibit the reduction in the number of operational
aircraft carriers of the Navy from 12 aircraft carriers to 11 aircraft carriers.
Sponsor: Sen Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (introduced 4/4/2005) Referred to the
Committee on Appropriations.
23. S.AMDT.315 to specify requirements relating to a second supplier to
the Army of secure type-1 multi-band, hand held radio systems.
Sponsor: Sen Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (introduced 4/6/2005) Referred to the
Committee on Appropriations.
24. S.AMDT.316 to repeal the requirement for the reduction of certain
Survivor Benefit Plan annuities by the amount of dependency and indemnity
compensation and to modify the effective date for paid-up coverage under the
Survivor Benefit Plan.
Sponsor: Sen Nelson, Bill [D-FL] (introduced 4/6/2005) Referred to
the Committee on Appropriations.
25. S.AMDT.333 to extend the period of temporary continuation of basic
allowance for housing for dependents of members of the Armed Forces who die on
active duty.
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [D-MA] 4/13/2005 agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote.
26. S.AMDT.334 to increase the military death gratuity to $100,000,
effective with respect to any deaths of members of the Armed Forces on active
duty after October 7, 2001.
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [D-MA] 4/13/2005 agreed to in Senate by Voice
Vote. Motion to table the amendment failed 25 to 75
RV 92
36. S.AMDT.344 to provide $1,975,183,000 for medical care for veterans.
Sponsor: Sen Murray, Patty [D-WA] 4/12/2005 Amendment SA 344 ruled out of
order by the chair.
44. S.AMDT.352 to rename the death gratuity payable for deaths of
members of the Armed Forces as fallen hero compensation, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] (introduced 4/12/2005) Cosponsors
(1)
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 352 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
46. S.AMDT.354 to prohibit the implementation of certain orders and
guidance on the functions and duties of the General Counsel and Judge Advocate
General of the Air Force.
Sponsor: Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] (introduced 4/12/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 354 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
48. S.AMDT.356 to ensure that a Federal employee who takes leave without
pay in order to perform service as a member of the uniformed services or member
of the National Guard shall continue to receive pay in an amount which when
taken together with the pay and allowances such individual is receiving for such
service, will be no less than the basic pay such individual would then be
receiving if no interruption in employment had occurred.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [D-IL] 4/13/2005 agreed to in Senate by
Voice Vote. Motion to table the amendment failed 39 to 61
RV 91
53. S.AMDT.361 to express the sense of the Senate that veterans with a
service-connected disability rated as total by virtue of unemployability should
be treated as covered by the repeal of the phase-in of concurrent receipt of
retired pay and veterans disability compensation for military retirees.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [D-NV] (introduced 4/13/2005) Cosponsors
(1)
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 361 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
59. S.AMDT.367 to reduce by $36,000,000 the amount appropriated for
"Military Construction, Army", with the amount of the reduction to be allocated
to funds available under that heading for the Camp 6 Detention Facility at
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sponsor: Sen Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] 4/13/2005 not agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay. 27 - 71.
RV 93.
62. S.AMDT.370 to provide assistance to promote democracy in Lebanon.
Sponsor: Sen Salazar, Ken [CO] (introduced 4/13/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 370 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
64. S.AMDT.372 to express the sense of the Senate that Congress should
not delay enactment of critical appropriations necessary to ensure the
well-being of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces fighting in
Iraq and elsewhere around the world, by attempting to conduct a debate about
immigration reform while the supplemental appropriations bill is pending on the
floor of the United States Senate.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] 4/13/2005 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay
Vote. 61 - 38.
RV 94.
78. S.AMDT.386 to provide for an increase in the amount appropriated for
the Intelligence Community Management Account.
Sponsor: Sen Stevens, Ted [R-AK] 4/13/2005 agreed to in Senate by
Unanimous Consent.
79. S.AMDT.387 to revise certain requirements for H-2B employers and
require submission of information regarding H-2B non-immigrants. {Editor's
Note: This Amendment allows seasonal immigrant workers above the 66,000 yearly
cap allowed providing the worker is returning to work after having worked under
a visa the previous year.}
Sponsor: Sen Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] 4/13/2005 Senate amendment
proposed (on the floor)
82. S.AMDT.390 to provide meal and telephone benefits for members of the
Armed Forces who are recuperating from injuries incurred on active duty in
Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 4/13/2005) Cosponsors
(3)
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 390 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
85. S.AMDT.393 to clarify the limitation on the implementation of
mission changes for specified Veterans Health Administration Facilities.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] (introduced 4/13/2005)
Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 393 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
86. S.AMDT.394 to require a report on the re-use and redevelopment of
military installations closed or realigned as part of the 2005 round of base
closure and realignment.
Sponsor: Sen Warner, John [VA] (introduced 4/13/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/14/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 394 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
87. S.AMDT.395 to express the sense of the Senate that text of the REAL
ID Act of 2005 should not be included in the conference report.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] 4/13/2005 Senate amendment proposed
(on the floor)
93. S.AMDT.401 Technical amendment.
Sponsor: Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] 4/13/2005 agreed to in Senate by
Unanimous Consent.
94. S.AMDT.402 to address the avian flu influenza virus in Asia.
Sponsor: Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] 4/13/2005 not agreed to in Senate by
Unanimous Consent.
95. S.AMDT.403 to provide additional amounts for diplomatic and consular
programs and reduce the amount available for the Global War on Terror Partners
Fund.
Sponsor: Sen Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] 4/13/2005 agreed to in Senate by
Unanimous Consent.
96. S.AMDT.404 to modify language in the bill relating to environmental
recovery activities in tsunami affected countries.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] 4/13/2005 agreed to in Senate by
Unanimous Consent.
97. S.AMDT.405 to require five day prior notification to the Committees
on Appropriations for tsunami recovery and reconstruction funds.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] 4/13/2005 agreed to in Senate by
Unanimous Consent.
98. S.AMDT.406 to protect the financial condition of members of the
reserve components of the Armed Forces who are ordered to long-term active duty
in support of a contingency operation.
Sponsor: Sen Bayh, Evan [IN] 4/13/2005 Senate amendment proposed (on the
floor)
113. S.AMDT.422 to make a technical change to the bill.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] ( 4/14/2005 agreed to in Senate by
Unanimous Consent.
114. S.AMDT.423 to provide reprogramming authority for certain accounts
in the Department of Commerce, Justice, State the Judiciary, and Related
Agencies Appropriations Act, 2005.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] 4/14/2005 agreed to in Senate by
Voice Vote.
115. S.AMDT.424 to make a technical correction to
the bill.
Sponsor: Sen Cochran, Thad [R-MS] 4/14/2005 agreed to in Senate by
Voice Vote.
###121. S.AMDT.430 to prohibit the use of funds by any Federal agency to
produce a prepackaged news story without including in such story a clear
notification for the audience that the story was prepared or funded by a Federal
agency.
Sponsor: Sen Byrd, Robert C. [WV] 4/14/2005 to in Senate by Yea-Nay
Vote. 98 - 0. (RV 95).
129. S.AMDT.438 to make a technical correction to cite the proper
section intended to repeal the Department of Labor's transfer authority.
Sponsor:
Sen Specter, Arlen [R-PA] 4/14/2005 agreed
to in Senate by Voice Vote.
###155. S.AMDT.464 to express the sense of the Senate on future requests
for funding for military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Sponsor: Sen Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] 4/18/2005 agreed to in Senate by
Yea-Nay Vote. 61 - 31. (RV 96).
{Editor's Note: Amendment 464 highlights the 'Sense of the Senate' that ongoing operations in Iraq should cost taxpayers $65 billion in 2006 and that President should, with the exception of an initial emergency funding request for a conflict, include funding for continuation of the conflict in his annual budget-Funds the President wanted for the war in Iraq have all come from supplements, off-budget requests. This fiscal year budget requests no funds for the conflict.)
164. S.AMDT.473 to limit the use of funds to deny the provision of
certain business and industry direct and guaranteed loans.
Sponsor: Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] (introduced 4/18/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/18/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 473 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
182. S.AMDT.491 to provide deferral and rescheduling of debt to tsunami
affected countries.
Sponsor: Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] (introduced 4/18/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/18/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 491 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
183. S.AMDT.492 to express the sense of the Senate in support of the
immediate release from detention of political detainees and the restoration of
constitutional liberties and democracy in Nepal.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (introduced 4/18/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/18/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 492 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
187. S.AMDT.496 to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make a
technical correction regarding the entities eligible to participate in the
Health Care Infrastructure Improvement Program, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [D-NV] (introduced 4/18/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/18/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 496 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
226. S.AMDT.536 to make technical correction to mortgage insurance fee
requirements contained in the FY 2005 Omnibus Appropriations bill.
Sponsor: Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] (introduced 4/18/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/18/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 536 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
238. S.AMDT.547 to appropriate $5,000,000 for OFHEO to meet emergency
funding needs; these funds are supported by fees collected from the regulated
GSEs.
Sponsor: Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] (introduced 4/19/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/19/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 547 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
239. S.AMDT.548 to encourage the Government of Ecuador to take urgent
measures to protect the biodiversity of the Galapagos.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] (introduced 4/19/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/19/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 548 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
240. S.AMDT.549 to clarify the terms of payment under the Trade
Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act of 2000.
Sponsor: Sen Baucus, Max [MT] (introduced 4/19/2005) Cosponsors (8)
Latest Major Action: 4/20/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 549 as modified agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
242. S.AMDT.551 to make the traumatic injury insurance provision
retroactive for service members injured in Iraq.
Sponsor: Sen DeWine, Mike [OH] (introduced 4/19/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/21/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 551 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
246. S.AMDT.555 to modify the criteria for excluding certain H-2B
workers from the numerical limitations under section 214(g)(1)(B) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act.
Sponsor: Sen Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] (introduced 4/19/2005) Cosponsors
(None)
Latest Major Action: 4/19/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 555 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
251. S.AMDT.560 to clarify funding for judicial security enhancements.
Sponsor: Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] (introduced 4/19/2005)
Latest Major Action: 4/19/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 560 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
251. S.AMDT.560 to clarify funding for judicial security enhancements.
Sponsor: Sen Shelby, Richard C. [AL] (introduced 4/19/2005)
Latest Major Action: 4/19/2005 Senate amendment agreed to. Status:
Amendment SA 560 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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