Summary:
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Highlights:

This bill provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ Global War on Terrorism.

The bill does not include funding for military construction, military family housing, civil works projects of the Army Corps of Engineers, and nuclear warheads, which are all considered in other appropriations bills.

The bill increases total funding for DOD compared to FY2016 levels and provides additional OCO funding for many accounts. OCO funding is not subject to discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement procedures.

The bill also contains provisions that prohibit or restrict funds from being used to close the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba detention facility; transfer the detainees to other countries; or construct or modify facilities for the purpose of housing the detainees.

Full Summary:

Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017

 TITLE I--MILITARY PERSONNEL

Provides appropriations for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force.

TITLE II--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of DOD, the Reserve Components, and the Army and Air National Guard.

Provides appropriations for:

 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; Environmental Restoration for the military departments, DOD, and at Formerly Used Defense Sites; Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civic Aid; and the Cooperative Threat Reduction Account. TITLE III--PROCUREMENT

 Provides appropriations for Procurement by the military departments, including:

 Aircraft; Missiles; Weapons and Tracked Combat Vehicles; Ammunition; Spacecraft, Rockets, and Related Equipment; and Shipbuilding and Conversion by the Navy. Provides appropriations for Defense-Wide Procurement and Defense Production Act Purchases.

TITLE IV--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION

Provides appropriations for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) by the military departments and defense agencies.

Provides appropriations for Operational Test and Evaluation.

TITLE V--REVOLVING AND MANAGEMENT FUNDS

Provides appropriations for the Defense Working Capital Funds.

TITLE VI--OTHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROGRAMS

Provides appropriations for other DOD programs, including:

 the Defense Health Program, Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, and the Office of the Inspector General. TITLE VII--RELATED AGENCIES

Provides appropriations for the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System Fund and the Intelligence Community Management Account.

TITLE VIII--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sets forth permissible and prohibited uses of funds appropriated by this and other appropriations bills.

(Sec. 8001) Prohibits appropriations provided by this this bill from being used for publicity or propaganda purposes not authorized by Congress.

(Sec. 8002) Exempts DOD from laws prohibiting the compensation or employment of foreign nationals if specified conditions are met.

(Sec. 8003) Prohibits funding provided by this bill from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless this bill expressly provides otherwise.

(Sec. 8004) Prohibits more than 20% of the appropriations provided by this bill for the current fiscal year from being obligated during the last two months of the fiscal year, with an exception for support of active duty training of reserve components or summer camp training of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

(Sec. 8005) Permits specified Working Capital Funds provided by this bill for military functions (except military construction) to be transferred between appropriations or funds available for the same purposes, subject to specified restrictions and the approval of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Requires DOD to notify Congress of all transfers made pursuant to this section.

(Sec. 8006) Requires tables included in the report accompanying this bill to be treated as if they were included in the text of this bill.

(Sec. 8007) Requires DOD to submit a report to Congress to establish the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for FY2017. Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being reprogrammed or transferred until the report is provided or DOD certifies to Congress that the reprogramming or transfer is necessary as an emergency requirement. Includes exceptions for Environmental Restoration accounts.

(Sec. 8008) Prohibits cash balances in DOD Working Capital Funds from exceeding the level necessary for cash disbursements to be made from the funds. Sets forth requirements and limitations for transfers of balances in the funds to specified accounts.

(Sec. 8009) Prohibits the initiation of a special access program without notifying Congress in advance.

(Sec. 8010) Establishes limitations and conditions on the use of funds provided by this bill to initiate or terminate certain multi-year contracts.

Permits funds provided by title III of this bill to be used for a multiyear procurement contract for the AH-64E Apache Helicopter and the UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopter.

(Sec. 8011) Appropriates O&M funds for the costs of humanitarian and civic assistance provided in conjunction with military operations.

(Sec. 8012) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to support the procurement of malt beverages and wine with nonappropriated funds for resale on a military installation located in the United States unless the beverages are procured within the state in which the installation is located and specified conditions are met.

(Sec. 8013) Prohibits funds made available by this bill from being used to directly or indirectly influence congressional action on legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress.

(Sec. 8014) Prohibits compensation from being paid to any member of the Army participating as a full-time student and receiving benefits paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs from the DOD Education Benefits Fund if the time spent as a student is counted toward the member's service commitment. Applies the restriction only to active components of the Army and exempts members that have reenlisted with this option prior to October 1, 1987.

(Sec. 8015) Permits funds appropriated in title III of this bill for the Department of Defense Pilot Mentor-Protege Program to be transferred to any other account to implement a developmental assistance agreement under the program.

(Sec. 8016) Requires specified appropriations for the Working Capital Fund--Army account to be used to maintain competitive rates at the arsenals.

(Sec. 8017) Prohibits funds from being used to demilitarize or dispose of certain small firearms, small arms ammunition, or ammunition components that are not otherwise prohibited from commercial sale under federal law, unless the Army has certified that the small arms, ammunition, or components are unserviceable or unsafe for further use.

(Sec. 8018) Limits funding for the relocation of any DOD entity into or within the National Capital Region. Permits DOD to waive the limitation by certifying to Congress that a relocation is required in the best interest of the government.

(Sec. 8019) Provides specified funds for incentive payments for federal contracts involving contractors, subcontractors, or suppliers that are Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises.

(Sec. 8020) Prohibits funds for the Defense Media Activity from being used for national or international political or psychological activities.

 (Sec. 8021) Permits DOD to incur obligations of up to $350 million for DOD military compensation, construction projects, and supplies and services in anticipation of contributions from the government of Kuwait.

(Sec. 8022) Provides appropriations from specified accounts for the Civil Air Patrol Corporation to support operation and maintenance, procurement, readiness, counterdrug activities, and drug demand reduction activities involving youth programs.

(Sec. 8023) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to establish a new DOD federally-funded research and development center (FFRDC). Limits compensation for FFRDC members or consultants.

Prohibits a defense FFRDC from using FY2017 DOD funds for new building construction, cost-sharing payments for projects funded by government grants, absorption of contract overruns, or certain charitable contributions.

Limits the staff years that may be funded for FFRDCs from FY2017 funds, and requires DOD to submit a report on the allocation of staff years with the FY2018 budget request.

Reduces the total amount appropriated by this bill for FFRDCs.

(Sec. 8024) Prohibits DOD from procuring carbon, alloy, or armor steel plating not melted and rolled in the United States or Canada. Permits DOD to waive the prohibition if adequate domestic supplies are not available and an acquisition is necessary for national security purposes.

(Sec. 8025) Specifies that "congressional defense committees" includes the Senate and House Armed Services Committees and Appropriations Subcommittees on Defense.

(Sec. 8026) Permits DOD to acquire the modification, depot maintenance, and repair of aircraft, vehicles, and vessels; and production of components through competition between DOD activities and private firms.

(Sec. 8027) Revokes blanket waivers of the Buy American Act if DOD determines that a country has violated the terms of a specified agreement by discriminating against products produced in the United States.

(Sec. 8028) Permits funds in the Department of Defense Overseas Military Facility Investment Recovery Account to remain available until expended.

(Sec. 8029) Permits the Air Force to convey to Indian tribes located in Nevada, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Oregon, Minnesota, and Washington relocatable military housing units currently located at Grand Forks, Malmstrom, Mountain Home, Elllsworth, and Minot Air Force Bases that are excess to the needs of the Air Force. Requires the Operation Walking Shield Program to resolve any housing unit conflicts arising among requests of Indian tribes for these conveyances.

(Sec. 8030) Permits DOD O&M appropriations to be used to purchase items with an investment unit cost of not more than $250,000.

(Sec. 8031) Requires specified Defense Health Program funds to be used for peer-reviewed medical research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

(Sec. 8032) Requires DOD to issue regulations to: (1) prohibit the sale of tobacco or tobacco-related products in military resale outlets in the United States, its territories, and possessions at a price below the most competitive price in the local community; and (2) require the prices in overseas military retail outlets to be within the range of prices established for military retail systems stores in the United States.

(Sec. 8033) Prohibits the use of DOD Working Capital Funds to purchase specified investment items.

(Sec. 8034) Prohibits funds provided for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year, except for funds provided for the Reserve for Contingencies, the Working Capital Fund, or other specified programs.

(Sec. 8035) Permits funds made available by this bill to the Defense Intelligence Agency to be used for the design, development, and deployment of General Defense Intelligence Program intelligence communication and intelligence information systems.

(Sec. 8036) Permits specified Operation and Maintenance--Defense-Wide funds to be used for the mitigation of environmental impacts on Indian lands resulting from DOD activities.

(Sec. 8037) Requires DOD to comply with the Buy American Act.

(Sec. 8038) Prohibits funds from being used to consolidate or relocate any element of a U.S. Air Force Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) squadron outside of the United States until the Air Force: (1) submits to Congress an analysis and comparison of the cost and investment required to consolidate or relocate a RED HORSE squadron outside of the United States versus within the United States, and (2) certifies to Congress that the preferred site yields the greatest savings.

(Sec. 8039) Prohibits funds in this bill from being used to: (1) establish a field operating agency, or (2) pay a member of the Armed Forces or civilian employee transferred or reassigned from a headquarters activity if the employee's place of duty remains at headquarters. Specifies exceptions and permits waivers that will reduce personnel or financial requirements of the department.

(Sec. 8040) Prohibits funds in this bill from being used to convert a function performed by DOD civilian employees to performance by a contractor unless specific requirements are met.

(Sec. 8041) Rescinds specified funds provided by prior appropriations bills for: Procurement; RDT&E; and the Ship Modernization, Operations and Sustainment Fund.

(Sec. 8042) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to reduce authorized positions for military technicians (dual status) of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Army Reserve, and Air Force Reserve unless the reductions are a direct result of a reduction in military force structure.

(Sec. 8043) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for assistance to North Korea unless the funds are specifically appropriated for that purpose.

(Sec. 8044) Permits O&M funds provided by this bill to be used to reimburse the National Guard and Reserve for providing intelligence or counterintelligence support to the combatant commands, defense agencies, and joint intelligence activities.

(Sec. 8045) Prohibits the transfer of DOD or Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) drug interdiction or counter-drug activity funds to any other department or agency except as specifically provided in an appropriations law.

(Sec. 8046) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to retire, divest, realign, or transfer RQ-4B Global Hawk aircraft, or to disestablish or convert units associated with the aircraft.

(Sec. 8047) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) launch service competitions unless the competitions are open to all certified providers of EELV systems. Requires the award to be made to the provider that offers the best value to the government.

Permits the award to be made to a provider competing with any certified launch vehicle in its inventory regardless of the country of origin of the rocket engine that will be used on its launch vehicle.

(Sec. 8048) Appropriates funds to DOD for grants to the United Service Organizations and the Red Cross.

(Sec. 8049) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to purchase any supercomputer not manufactured in the United States unless it is unavailable from U.S. manufacturers and is necessary for national security.

(Sec. 8050) Requires the Small Business Innovation Research program and the Small Business Technology Transfer program set-asides to be taken proportionately from all programs, projects, or activities that contribute to the extramural budget.

(Sec. 8051) Prohibits funds in this bill from being used for contractor bonuses being paid due to a business restructuring.

(Sec. 8052) Permits the transfer of specified O&M funds to pay military personnel for support and services for eligible organizations and activities outside DOD.

(Sec. 8053) Permits DOD to dispose of negative unliquidated or unexpended balances for expired or closed accounts by charging an obligation to a current account for the same purpose as the expired or closed account.

(Sec. 8054) Permits the National Guard to allow the use of equipment of the National Guard Distance Learning Project by any person or entity on a space-available, reimbursable basis.

(Sec. 8055) Prohibits DOD funds from being used to modify command and control relationships to give Fleet Forces Command operational and administrative control of U.S. Navy forces assigned to the Pacific fleet. Provides that command and control relationships that existed on October 1, 2004, shall remain in effect unless changes are specifically authorized in a subsequent Act. Includes an exception for administrative control of Navy Air and Missile Defense Command.

(Sec. 8056) Requires specified O&M funds to be used for continued implementation and expansion of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program.

(Sec. 8057) Prohibits the use of funds provided in title IV to procure end-items for delivery to military forces for operational training, operational use, or inventory requirements. Includes exceptions and permits a waiver for national security purposes.

(Sec. 8058) Permits DOD to waive limitations on the procurement of defense items from a foreign country if: (1) the limitations would invalidate cooperative programs or reciprocal trade agreements, and (2) the country does not discriminate against the same or similar items procured in the United States. Provides exceptions.

 (Sec. 8059) Permits the transfer of specified Navy O&M funds to the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Trust Fund.

(Sec. 8060) Requires DOD to submit a report to Congress before obligating specified RDT&E funds appropriated by this bill for any new start advanced concept technology demonstration project or joint capability demonstration project. Permits DOD to waive the restriction by certifying to Congress that it is in the national interest.

(Sec. 8061) Requires DOD to continue to provide a classified quarterly report to Congress on matters specified in the classified annex accompanying this bill.

(Sec. 8062) Permits a Reserve who is a member of the National Guard serving on full-time duty to support ground-based elements of the National Ballistic Missile Defense System.

(Sec. 8063) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to transfer specified armor-piercing ammunition to any nongovernmental entity, except for demilitarization purposes.

(Sec. 8064) Permits the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to waive payment for the lease of personal property to certain youth, social, charitable, or fraternal nonprofit organizations.

(Sec. 8065) Permits specified O&M--Army funds to remain available until expended. Permits DOD to: (1) transfer the funds to other activities of the federal government; and (2) contract for the acquisition of real property, construction, personal services, and operations related to projects carrying out the purpose of this section.

(Sec. 8066) Prohibits funds from being used to make specified modifications to the budget and appropriations process for the National Intelligence Program.

(Sec. 8067) Requires DOD to provide an Inspector General (IG) funded by this bill with timely access to records, documents, or other materials available to the department or agency over which the IG has responsibility. Requires each IG to comply with specified statutory limitations on disclosure of the information provided.

(Sec. 8068) Provides specified Procurement and RDT&E funds for the Israeli Cooperative Programs for the Iron Dome defense system to counter short-range rocket threats, the Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense program, and related programs.

(Sec. 8069) Permits specified Shipbuilding and Conversion--Navy funds to remain available through FY2017 to fund prior year shipbuilding cost increases. Requires the funds to be transferred to specified accounts.

(Sec. 8070) Deems funds provided by this bill for intelligence activities to be authorized by Congress during FY2017 until the enactment of the Intelligence Authorization Act for FY2017.

(Sec. 8071) Prohibits fund appropriated by this bill from being used for a reprogramming of funds that creates or initiates a new program, project, or activity unless it must be undertaken immediately for national security and Congress is notified in advance.

(Sec. 8072) Requires the President's budget to include separate budget justification documents for costs of the Armed Forces' participation in contingency operations for the Military Personnel, O&M, Procurement, and RDT&E accounts.

(Sec. 8073) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for research, development, test, evaluation, procurement, or deployment of nuclear armed interceptors of a missile defense system.

(Sec. 8074) Permits DOD to transfer funds from any Department of the Navy appropriation to any Navy ship construction appropriation for liquidating necessary changes resulting from inflation, market fluctuations, or rate adjustments for any ship construction program. Specifies limits and requirements for the transfers.

(Sec. 8075) Prohibits funds appropriated in this bill from being used to reduce or disestablish the operation of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve if the action would reduce the WC-130 Weather Reconnaissance mission below the levels funded in this bill. Permits the Squadron to perform other missions in support of national defense requirements during the non-hurricane season.

(Sec. 8076) Prohibits funds from being used for integrating foreign intelligence information unless the information has been lawfully collected and processed during authorized foreign intelligence activities. Requires information pertaining to U.S. persons to be handled in accordance with the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution as implemented through Executive Order No. 12333 (United States Intelligence Activities).

(Sec. 8077) Prohibits funds in this bill from being used to transfer research and development, acquisition, or other program authority related to current tactical unmanned aerial vehicles from the Army. Requires the Army to retain responsibility for and operational control of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.

(Sec. 8078) Permits specified Navy O&M funds to be used for the Asia Pacific Regional Initiative Program for enabling the Pacific Command to execute theater security cooperation activities such as humanitarian assistance and the payments of the costs of training and exercising with foreign security forces.

(Sec. 8079) Prohibits funds appropriated by this bill for programs of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from being obligated beyond the current fiscal year except for research and technology funds, which remain available through FY2018.

(Sec. 8080) Provides for the adjustment of obligations within the Shipbuilding and Conversion--Navy appropriation.

(Sec. 8081) Requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to submit a report to Congress establishing the baseline for application of reprogramming and transfer authorities for FY2017. Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the National Intelligence Program from being transferred or reprogrammed until the report is submitted unless the action is necessary for an emergency.

(Sec. 8082) Rescinds specified unobligated balances from the DOD Acquisition Workforce Development Fund.

(Sec. 8083) Prohibits the use of funds to support any military training or operation that includes child soldiers unless the assistance is permitted by the Child Soldiers Prevention Act of 2008.

(Sec. 8084) Provides specified O&M funds for the Office of Economic Adjustment to make grants, conclude cooperative agreements, and supplement other federal funds to support critical military installations and missions on Guam in addressing the need for civilian water and wastewater improvements.

(Sec. 8085) Provides specific restrictions on the reprogramming or transfer of funds provided to the National Intelligence Program.

(Sec. 8086) Directs the DNI to submit annually to Congress a future-years intelligence program reflecting estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations included in the President's budget.

(Sec. 8087) Specifies committees included in "congressional intelligence committees" for the purposes of this bill.

(Sec. 8088) Provides appropriations to be transferred to the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (including National Guard and reserve) O&M accounts to improve military readiness.

(Sec. 8089) Permits specified O&M funds provided in title II to be transferred by the military department concerned to its central fund established for Fisher Houses and Suites.

(Sec. 8090) Permits O&M funds to be used for payments and transfers to the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund.

(Sec. 8091) Requires agencies receiving funds in this bill to post reports required to be submitted to Congress on the public web site of the agency if it serves the national interest. Provides exceptions for national security or proprietary information.

(Sec. 8092) Prohibits the use of funds for federal contracts in excess of $1 million unless the contractor meets specific requirements regarding the resolution of claims under title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin). Allows DOD to waive the requirements to avoid harm to national security.

(Sec. 8093) Provides specified funds to be transferred to the Joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund.

(Sec. 8094) Permits DOD funds to be used to purchase armored vehicles for the physical security of personnel or force protection and limits the cost per vehicle.

(Sec. 8095) Prohibits the use of funds to provide certain missile defense information to the Russian Federation, subject to an exception for information regarding ballistic missile early warning.

(Sec. 8096) Permits the Director of National Intelligence to transfer specified funds provided by this bill for the National Intelligence Program with the approval of the Office of Management and Budget, subject to certain requirements and restrictions.

(Sec. 8097) Prohibits funds from being used to transfer or release any individual detained at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Guantanamo) who is not a U.S. citizen or member of the Armed Forces into the United States, its territories, or possessions.

(Sec. 8098) Prohibits funding from being used to construct, acquire, or modify any U.S. facility (other than the facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) to house any individual detained at Guantanamo.

(Sec. 8099) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to transfer any individual detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to a country of origin or other foreign country or entity unless DOD makes certain certifications.

(Sec. 8100) Prohibits funds from being used to violate the Wars Powers Resolution.

(Sec. 8101) Prohibits funds from being used to enter into specified agreements and transactions with Russian arms supplier Rosoboronexport. Permits DOD to waive the restriction if specific conditions are met.

(Sec. 8102) Permits funds provided by this bill to be used for payments to local military commanders for damage, personal injury, or death that is incident to combat operations in a foreign country.

(Sec. 8103) Prohibits funds made available in this bill from being used to reduce strategic delivery vehicles and launchers below levels necessary to implement the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), as set forth in a report provided to Congress pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.

(Sec. 8104) Prohibits the transfer of administrative responsibilities or budgetary resources of any program, project, or activity financed by this bill to another federal agency not financed by this bill without the express authorization of Congress.

(Sec. 8105) Prohibits funds provided by this bill for the T-AO(X) program from being used for a new contract unless specified components are manufactured in the United States. Permits a waiver if adequate domestic supplies are not available to meet DOD requirements on a timely and cost competitive basis and the acquisition must be made in order to acquire capability for national security purposes. (The T-AO(X) program is an oiler shipbuilding program to build a new class of fleet oilers for the Navy. Navy fleet oilers transfer fuel to Navy surface ships that are operating at sea.)

(Sec. 8106) Reduces the funds provided by title II this bill to the Working Capital Funds to reflect excess cash balances.

(Sec. 8107) Reduces the total amount appropriated by this bill to reflect savings due to lower than anticipated fuel prices.

(Sec. 8108) Permits specified Navy O&M funds to be used for the National Defense Reserve Fleet and for reimbursements to the Ready Reserve Force--Maritime Administration account of the Department of Transportation for expenses related to the National Defense Reserve Fleet.

(Sec. 8109) Permits DOD to use specified funds to develop, replace, and sustain federal government security and suitability background investigation information technology systems of the Office of Personnel Management or other federal agency responsible for conducting such investigations.

TITLE IX--OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS/GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM

Provides appropriations for FY2017 for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/ the Global War on Terrorism. Designates the funds provided in this title as for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. (OCO funds are exempt from discretionary spending limits and other budget enforcement rules.)

Provides appropriations for Active-Duty and Reserve Personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force (the military departments), and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force.

Provides appropriations for Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for the military departments, other agencies of DOD, the Reserve Components, and the Army and Air National Guard.

Provides appropriations for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund and the Counter-the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant Train and Equip Fund.

Provides appropriations for Procurement by the military departments, other DOD agencies, Reserve Components, and National Guard, including for the procurement of aircraft, missiles, weapons, tracked combat vehicles, and ammunition.

Provides appropriations for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) for the military departments and other DOD agencies.

Provides appropriations for the Defense Working Capital Funds.

Provides appropriations for Other DOD Programs, including:

 the Defense Health Program; Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities; the Joint Improvised Threat Defeat Fund; and the Office of the Inspector General. Sets forth permissible and prohibited uses of funds appropriated by this title.

(Sec. 9001) Provides that funds made available in this title are in addition to amounts appropriated to DOD for FY2017.

(Sec. 9002) Permits DOD to transfer specified funds between the appropriations in this title if it is in the national interest, OMB approves, and Congress is notified.

(Sec. 9003) Permits supervision, administration, and design costs for a construction project funded with O&M or the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund in direct support of overseas contingency operations in Afghanistan to be obligated when a construction contract is awarded.

(Sec. 9004) Permits DOD to use funds appropriated in this title to purchase motor vehicles for use by military and civilian DOD employees in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Limits the cost of each passenger and armored vehicle.

(Sec. 9005) Permits specified Army O&M funds to be used for the Commander's Emergency Response Program for humanitarian relief and reconstruction assistance in Afghanistan.

(Sec. 9006) Permits DOD O&M funds to be used to provide supplies, services, transportation, including airlift and sealift, and other logistical support to allied forces participating in a combined operation with U.S. and coalition forces supporting military and stability operations in Afghanistan and to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Requires DOD to report quarterly to Congress regarding support provided under this section.

 (Sec. 9007) Prohibits funds from being used to: (1) establish any military installation or base for providing for the permanent stationing of Armed Forces in Iraq or Afghanistan, or (2) exercise U.S. control over any oil resource of Iraq.

(Sec. 9008) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used in contravention of specified laws or regulations implementing the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

(Sec. 9009) Prohibits funds provided for the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund from being obligated prior to the approval of a financial and activity plan by the Afghanistan Resources Oversight Council of DOD.

(Sec. 9010) Permits O&M funds provided in this title to be used to purchase items with an investment unit cost of up to $250,000. Permits the purchase of items with an investment cost of up to $500,000 if DOD determines that it is necessary to meet the operational requirements of a Commander of a Combatant Command engaged in contingency operations overseas.

(Sec. 9011) Prohibits DOD O&M funds from being used for payments to Pakistan as reimbursement for support provided to U.S. military operations unless DOD certifies to Congress that the government of Pakistan has met specific conditions. Permits DOD to waive the restriction for national security.

(Sec. 9012) Prohibits the use of funds for Syria in contravention of the War Powers Resolution.

(Sec. 9013) Prohibits funds appropriated by this bill from being used to transfer additional C-130 cargo aircraft to the Afghan National Security Forces until DOD provides Congress with a review of the Afghanistan Air Force's requirements.

(Sec. 9014) Rescinds specified funds from the Other Procurement--Air Force account and the Afghanistan Security Forces Fund.

(Sec. 9015) Rescinds specified funds provided by Department of Defense appropriations bills for Operation and Maintenance--Defense-Wide: Coalition Support Funds.

(Sec. 9016) Provides funds to be transferred to the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force (including National Guard and reserve) O&M accounts to improve military readiness. Designates the funds as for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism.

(Sec. 9017) Provides that amounts designated by this bill for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism are only available if the President subsequently designates the amounts and transmits the designations to Congress.

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sec appropriates funds costs humanitarian civic assistance provided conjunction military operations sec prohibits funds provided bill support procurement malt beverages wine nonappropriated funds resale military installation located united_states beverages procured state installation located specified conditions met sec prohibits funds available bill directly indirectly influence congressional action legislation appropriation matters pending congress sec prohibits compensation paid member army participating time student receiving benefits paid department_of_veterans_affairs dod education benefits fund time spent student counted member service commitment applies restriction active components army exempts members option prior october sec permits funds appropriated title iii bill department_of_defense pilot mentor protege program transferred account implement developmental assistance agreement program sec requires specified appropriations working capital_fund army account maintain competitive rates sec prohibits funds dispose certain small firearms small arms ammunition ammunition components prohibited commercial sale federal law army certified small arms ammunition components unsafe use sec limits funding relocation dod entity national_capital_region permits dod waive limitation certifying congress relocation required best interest government sec provides specified funds incentive payments federal contracts involving contractors subcontractors suppliers indian organizations indian owned economic enterprises sec prohibits funds defense media activity national international political psychological activities sec permits dod incur obligations million dod military compensation construction projects supplies services anticipation contributions government kuwait sec provides appropriations specified accounts civil air patrol corporation support operation maintenance procurement readiness counterdrug activities drug demand reduction activities involving youth programs sec prohibits funds provided bill establish new dod federally funded research development center ffrdc limits compensation ffrdc members consultants prohibits defense ffrdc fy2017 dod funds new building construction cost sharing payments projects funded government grants absorption contract overruns certain charitable contributions limits staff years funded fy2017 funds requires dod submit report allocation staff years fy2018 budget request reduces total appropriated bill sec prohibits dod procuring carbon alloy armor steel rolled united_states canada permits dod waive prohibition adequate domestic supplies available acquisition necessary national security purposes sec specifies congressional defense committees includes senate house armed services committees appropriations subcommittees defense sec permits dod acquire modification depot maintenance repair aircraft vehicles vessels production components competition dod activities private firms sec revokes blanket waivers buy_american_act dod determines country violated terms specified agreement discriminating products produced united_states sec permits funds department_of_defense overseas military facility investment recovery account remain available expended sec permits air_force convey indian tribes located nevada idaho north_dakota south_dakota montana oregon minnesota washington military housing units currently located grand mountain home air_force bases excess needs air_force requires operation walking shield program resolve housing unit conflicts arising requests indian tribes conveyances sec permits dod appropriations purchase items investment unit cost sec requires specified defense_health_program funds peer reviewed medical research lateral sclerosis sec requires dod issue regulations prohibit sale tobacco tobacco related products military resale outlets united_states territories possessions price competitive price local community require prices overseas military retail outlets range prices established military retail systems stores united_states sec prohibits use dod working_capital_funds purchase specified investment items sec prohibits funds provided central_intelligence_agency cia remaining available obligation current fiscal year funds provided reserve contingencies working capital_fund specified programs sec permits funds available bill defense_intelligence_agency design development deployment general defense intelligence program intelligence communication intelligence information systems sec permits specified operation maintenance defense wide funds mitigation environmental impacts indian lands resulting dod activities sec requires dod comply buy_american_act sec prohibits funds consolidate relocate element air_force rapid engineer deployable heavy operational repair engineer red horse outside united_states air_force submits congress analysis comparison cost investment required consolidate relocate red horse outside united_states versus united_states certifies congress preferred site yields greatest savings sec prohibits funds bill establish field operating agency pay member armed_forces civilian employee transferred reassigned headquarters activity employee place duty remains headquarters specifies exceptions permits waivers reduce personnel financial requirements department sec prohibits funds bill convert function performed dod civilian employees performance contractor specific requirements met sec rescinds specified funds provided prior appropriations bills procurement ship modernization operations sustainment fund sec prohibits funds provided bill reduce authorized positions military technicians dual status army_national_guard air_national_guard army reserve air_force_reserve reductions direct result reduction military force structure sec prohibits funds provided bill assistance north_korea funds specifically appropriated purpose sec permits funds provided bill reimburse national_guard_and_reserve providing intelligence counterintelligence support combatant commands defense agencies joint intelligence activities sec prohibits transfer dod central_intelligence_agency cia drug interdiction counter drug activity funds department agency specifically provided appropriations law sec prohibits funds provided bill retire divest realign transfer global aircraft convert units associated aircraft sec prohibits funds provided bill launch vehicle launch service competitions competitions open certified providers systems requires award provider offers best value government permits award provider competing certified launch vehicle inventory regardless country origin rocket engine launch vehicle sec appropriates funds dod grants united service organizations red cross sec prohibits funds provided bill purchase manufactured united_states unavailable manufacturers necessary national security sec requires small_business_innovation_research program small_business_technology_transfer program set asides taken proportionately programs projects activities contribute extramural budget sec prohibits funds bill contractor bonuses paid business restructuring sec permits transfer specified funds pay military personnel support services eligible organizations activities outside dod sec permits dod dispose negative unliquidated unexpended balances expired closed accounts charging obligation current account purpose expired closed account sec permits national_guard allow use equipment national_guard distance learning project person entity space available reimbursable basis sec prohibits dod funds modify command control relationships fleet forces command operational administrative control navy forces assigned pacific fleet provides command control relationships existed october shall remain effect changes specifically authorized subsequent act includes exception administrative control navy air missile defense command sec requires specified funds continued implementation expansion sexual_assault_prevention response program sec prohibits use funds provided title procure end items delivery military forces operational training operational use inventory requirements includes exceptions permits waiver national security purposes sec permits dod waive limitations procurement defense items foreign country limitations invalidate cooperative programs reciprocal trade agreements country discriminate similar items procured united_states provides exceptions sec permits transfer specified navy funds john center public service training development trust_fund sec requires dod submit report congress obligating specified funds appropriated bill new start advanced concept technology demonstration project joint capability demonstration project permits dod waive restriction certifying congress national interest sec requires dod continue provide classified quarterly report congress matters specified classified annex accompanying bill sec permits reserve member national_guard serving time duty support ground based elements national ballistic missile defense system sec prohibits funds provided bill transfer specified armor piercing ammunition nongovernmental entity demilitarization purposes sec permits chief national_guard_bureau waive payment lease personal property certain youth social charitable nonprofit organizations sec permits specified army funds remain available expended permits dod transfer funds activities federal_government contract acquisition real property construction personal services operations related projects carrying purpose section sec prohibits funds specified modifications budget appropriations process national_intelligence_program sec requires dod provide inspector_general funded bill timely access records documents materials available department agency responsibility requires comply specified statutory limitations disclosure information provided sec provides specified procurement funds israeli cooperative programs iron_dome defense system counter short range rocket threats short range ballistic missile defense program related programs sec permits specified shipbuilding conversion navy funds remain available fy2017 fund prior year shipbuilding cost increases requires funds transferred specified accounts sec deems funds provided bill intelligence activities authorized congress fy2017 enactment intelligence authorization act fy2017 sec prohibits fund appropriated bill reprogramming funds creates initiates new program project activity undertaken immediately national security congress notified advance sec requires president budget include separate budget justification documents costs armed_forces participation contingency operations military personnel procurement accounts sec prohibits funds provided bill research development test evaluation procurement deployment nuclear armed missile defense system sec permits dod transfer funds department_of_the_navy appropriation navy ship construction appropriation liquidating necessary changes resulting inflation market fluctuations rate adjustments ship construction program specifies limits requirements transfers sec prohibits funds appropriated bill reduce operation weather reconnaissance air_force_reserve action reduce weather reconnaissance mission levels funded bill permits perform missions support national defense requirements non hurricane season sec prohibits funds integrating foreign intelligence information information lawfully collected processed authorized foreign intelligence activities requires information pertaining persons handled accordance fourth amendment constitution implemented executive order united_states intelligence activities sec prohibits funds bill transfer research development acquisition program authority related current tactical unmanned aerial vehicles army requires army retain responsibility operational control gray eagle unmanned aerial vehicle sec permits specified navy funds asia pacific regional initiative program enabling pacific command execute theater security cooperation activities humanitarian assistance payments costs training exercising foreign security forces sec prohibits funds appropriated bill programs office_of_the_director national_intelligence obligated current fiscal year research technology funds remain available fy2018 sec provides adjustment obligations shipbuilding conversion navy appropriation sec requires office_of_the_director national_intelligence dni submit report congress establishing baseline application reprogramming transfer authorities fy2017 prohibits funds provided bill national_intelligence_program transferred reprogrammed report submitted action necessary emergency sec rescinds specified unobligated balances dod acquisition workforce development fund sec prohibits use funds support military training operation includes child soldiers assistance permitted child soldiers prevention act sec provides specified funds office economic adjustment grants conclude cooperative agreements supplement federal funds support critical military installations missions guam addressing need civilian water wastewater improvements sec provides specific restrictions reprogramming transfer funds provided national_intelligence_program sec directs dni submit annually congress future years intelligence program reflecting estimated expenditures proposed appropriations included president budget sec specifies committees included congressional intelligence committees purposes bill sec provides appropriations transferred army navy marine_corps air_force including national_guard_and_reserve accounts improve military readiness sec permits specified funds provided title transferred military department concerned central fund established houses sec permits funds payments transfers defense acquisition workforce development fund sec requires agencies receiving funds bill post reports required submitted congress public web site agency serves national interest provides exceptions national security proprietary information sec prohibits use funds federal contracts excess million contractor meets specific requirements resolution claims title vii civil rights act discrimination based race color religion sex national origin allows dod waive requirements avoid harm national security sec provides specified funds transferred joint department_of_defense department_of_veterans_affairs medical facility demonstration fund sec permits dod funds purchase armored vehicles physical security personnel force protection limits cost vehicle sec prohibits use funds provide certain missile defense information russian_federation subject exception information ballistic missile early warning sec permits director national_intelligence transfer specified funds provided bill national_intelligence_program approval office_of_management_and_budget subject certain requirements restrictions sec prohibits funds transfer release individual detained naval station guantanamo_bay cuba guantanamo citizen member armed_forces united_states territories possessions sec prohibits funding construct acquire modify facility facility guantanamo_bay cuba house individual detained guantanamo sec prohibits funds provided bill transfer individual detained guantanamo_bay cuba country origin foreign country entity dod makes certain certifications sec prohibits funds violate wars powers resolution sec prohibits funds enter specified agreements transactions russian arms supplier rosoboronexport permits dod waive restriction specific conditions met sec permits funds provided bill payments local military commanders damage personal injury death incident combat operations foreign country sec prohibits funds available bill reduce strategic delivery vehicles levels necessary implement new strategic arms reduction treaty new start set forth report provided congress pursuant national_defense_authorization_act fiscal year sec prohibits transfer administrative responsibilities budgetary resources program project activity financed bill federal agency financed bill express authorization congress sec prohibits funds provided bill program new contract specified components manufactured united_states permits waiver adequate domestic supplies available meet dod requirements timely cost competitive basis acquisition order acquire capability national security purposes program shipbuilding program build new class fleet navy navy fleet transfer fuel navy surface ships operating sea sec reduces funds provided title bill working_capital_funds reflect excess cash balances sec reduces total appropriated bill reflect savings lower anticipated fuel prices sec permits specified navy funds national_defense_reserve_fleet reimbursements ready_reserve force maritime_administration account department_of_transportation expenses related national_defense_reserve_fleet sec permits dod use specified funds develop replace sustain federal_government security suitability background investigation information technology systems office_of_personnel_management federal agency responsible conducting investigations title overseas contingency operations global war terrorism provides appropriations fy2017 overseas contingency operations global war terrorism designates funds provided title overseas contingency global war terrorism pursuant balanced_budget emergency deficit control act funds exempt discretionary spending limits budget enforcement rules provides appropriations active duty reserve personnel army navy marine_corps air_force military departments national_guard personnel army air_force provides appropriations operation maintenance military departments agencies dod reserve components army air_national_guard provides appropriations afghanistan_security_forces_fund counter islamic_state_of_iraq levant train equip fund provides appropriations procurement military departments dod agencies reserve components national_guard including procurement aircraft missiles weapons tracked combat vehicles ammunition provides appropriations research development test evaluation military departments dod agencies provides appropriations defense working_capital_funds provides appropriations dod programs including defense_health_program drug interdiction counter drug activities joint improvised threat defeat fund office_of_the_inspector_general sets forth permissible prohibited uses funds appropriated title sec provides funds available title addition amounts appropriated dod fy2017 sec permits dod transfer specified funds appropriations title national interest omb approves congress notified sec permits supervision administration design costs construction project funded afghanistan_security_forces_fund direct support overseas contingency operations afghanistan obligated construction contract awarded sec permits dod use funds appropriated title purchase motor vehicles use military civilian dod employees central command area responsibility limits cost passenger armored vehicle sec permits specified army funds commander emergency response program humanitarian relief reconstruction assistance afghanistan sec permits dod funds provide supplies services transportation including airlift logistical support allied forces participating combined operation coalition forces supporting military stability operations afghanistan counter islamic_state_of_iraq levant requires dod report quarterly congress support provided section sec prohibits funds establish military installation base providing permanent stationing armed_forces iraq afghanistan exercise control oil resource iraq sec prohibits funds provided bill contravention specified laws regulations implementing united_nations convention torture cruel inhuman degrading treatment punishment sec prohibits funds provided afghanistan_security_forces_fund obligated prior approval financial activity plan afghanistan resources oversight council dod sec permits funds provided title purchase items investment unit cost permits purchase items investment cost dod determines necessary meet operational requirements commander combatant command engaged contingency operations overseas sec prohibits dod funds payments pakistan reimbursement support provided military operations dod certifies congress government pakistan met specific conditions permits dod waive restriction national security sec prohibits use funds syria contravention war powers resolution sec prohibits funds appropriated bill transfer additional c-130 cargo aircraft afghan_national_security_forces dod provides congress review afghanistan air_force requirements sec rescinds specified funds procurement air_force account afghanistan_security_forces_fund sec rescinds specified funds provided department_of_defense appropriations bills operation maintenance defense wide coalition support funds sec provides funds transferred army navy marine_corps air_force including national_guard_and_reserve accounts improve military readiness designates funds overseas contingency operations global war terrorism sec provides amounts designated bill overseas contingency operations global war terrorism available president subsequently designates amounts transmits designations congress


Summary:
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Highlights:

This bill provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Secret Service, and other DHS programs.

The bill increases overall funding for DHS compared to the FY2016 funding level.

Within the DHS budget, the bill increases funding above FY2016 levels for:

 Departmental Management and Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the National Protection and Programs Directorate, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. The bill decreases funding below FY2016 levels for:

 the Coast Guard the U.S. Secret Service, and the Office of Health Affairs. The bill designates a portion of the funding provided for the Coast Guard as Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funding, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits.

Full Summary:

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017

Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

TITLE I--DEPARTMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS

Provides appropriations for:

 the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management, the Office of the Under Secretary for Management, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Analysis and Operations, and the Office of Inspector General. Requires DHS to: (1) submit to Congress a report on visa overstay data by country as required by existing laws, and (2) publish on the DHS web site the metrics developed to measure the effectiveness of security between the ports of entry, including the methodology and data supporting the measures. Withholds specified funds from the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management until the overstay report is submitted and the border security measures are published.

Requires DHS to submit a Comprehensive Acquisition Status Report and the Future Years Homeland Security Program with the President's FY2018 budget.

TITLE II--SECURITY, ENFORCEMENT, AND INVESTIGATIONS

Provides appropriations to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for:

 Salaries and Expenses; Automation Modernization; Border Security Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology; Air and Marine Operations; and Construction and Facilities Management. Provides appropriations to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for: (1) Salaries and Expenses, and (2) Automation Modernization.

Withholds specified funds for Salaries and Expenses until ICE submits to Congress a comprehensive plan for immigration data improvement.

Provides appropriations to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for:

 Aviation Security, Surface Transportation Security, Intelligence and Vetting, and Transportation Security Support. Requires the TSA to submit reports to Congress on: (1) efforts to develop more advanced passenger screening technologies and deploy the existing passenger and baggage screener workforce in the most cost effective manner, and (2) labor savings from the deployment of improved technologies for passenger and baggage screening.

Prohibits the TSA from exempting Members of Congress and specified federal officials from federal passenger and baggage screening.

Provides appropriations to the U.S. Coast Guard for:

 Operating Expenses; Environmental Compliance and Restoration; Reserve Training; Acquisition, Construction, and Improvements; Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation; and Retired Pay. Designates specified funds provided for Coast Guard Operating Expenses as Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism funds, which are available and exempt from discretionary spending limits if the President subsequently designates the funds.

Requires the Coast Guard to submit a future-years capital investment plan to Congress and withholds specified funds until the plan is submitted.

Provides appropriations to the U.S. Secret Service for: (1) Salaries and Expenses; and (2) Acquisition, Construction, Improvements, and Related Expenses.

TITLE III--PROTECTION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY

Provides appropriations to the National Protection and Programs Directorate for:

 Management and Administration, Infrastructure Protection and Information Security, the Federal Protective Service, and the Office of Biometric Identity Management. Provides appropriations for the Office of Health Affairs.

Provides appropriations to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for:

 Salaries and Expenses, State and Local Programs, Firefighter Assistance Grants, Emergency Management Performance Grants, the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program, the U.S. Fire Administration, the Disaster Relief Fund, the Flood Hazard Mapping and Risk Analysis Program, the National Flood Insurance Fund, the National Predisaster Mitigation Fund, and Emergency Food and Shelter. Requires FEMA to submit specified reports to Congress on the Disaster Relief Fund, including the balances of appropriations, obligations for catastrophic and non-catastrophic events, and obligations and activities related to disaster relief and emergencies.

TITLE IV--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, AND SERVICES

Provides appropriations for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

 Provides appropriations to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center for: (1) Salaries and Expenses; and (2) Acquisition, Construction, Improvements, and Related Expenses.

Provides appropriations for Science and Technology for: (1) Management and Administration; and (2) Research, Development, Acquisition and Operations.

Provides appropriations to the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office for: (1) Management and Administration; (2) Research, Development, and Operations; and (3) Systems Acquisition.

TITLE V--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sets forth permissible and prohibited uses for funds provided by this and other appropriations Acts.

(Sec. 501) Prohibits appropriations provided by this bill from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless the authority is expressly provided by this bill.

(Sec. 502) Permits unexpended balances of prior appropriations to be transferred and merged to new accounts and used for the same purpose, subject to reprogramming guidelines.

(Sec. 503) Sets forth restrictions, guidelines, and requirements for the reprogramming and transfer of funds provided by this bill.

(Sec. 504) Extends the authority for the DHS Working Capital Fund (WCF) and prohibits DHS from using funds to make payments to the WCF, except for activities and amounts allowed in the President's FY2017 budget. Permits funds provided to the WCF to remain available until expended and sets forth restrictions and requirements for the WCF.

(Sec. 505) Permits up to 50% of the unobligated balances remaining at the end of FY2017 from appropriations for salaries and expenses to remain available through FY2018, if a request is submitted to Congress in accordance with reprogramming guidelines.

(Sec. 506) Deems funds provided by this bill for intelligence activities to be specifically authorized during FY2017 until the enactment of an Act authorizing intelligence activities for FY2017.

(Sec. 507) Requires DHS to notify Congress prior to awarding or announcing the intent to award specified grant allocations, grants, contracts, task or delivery orders, or other transaction agreements. Permits a waiver if compliance would pose a substantial risk to human life, health, or safety and DHS notifies Congress after the award is made.

(Sec. 508) Prohibits the use of funds for additional law enforcement training facilities without notifying Congress in advance. Permits the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center to obtain the temporary use of additional facilities for training which cannot be accommodated in existing facilities.

(Sec. 509) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill for a construction, repair, alteration, or acquisition project for which a required prospectus has not been approved.

(Sec. 510) Applies provisions of the Department Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2008 related to a contracting officer's technical representative training, disclosure of sensitive security information, and minimum federal fleet requirements to funds provided by this bill.

(Sec. 511) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used in contravention of the Buy American Act.

(Sec. 512) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to amend the oath of allegiance required by the Immigration and Nationality Act.

(Sec. 513) Requires the DHS Chief Financial Officer to submit monthly budget execution and staffing reports to Congress.

(Sec. 514) Prohibits funds from being used for a competition for services provided by USCIS employees known as Immigration Information Officers, Immigration Service Analysts, Contact Representatives, Investigative Assistants, or Immigration Services Officers.

(Sec. 515) Classifies the functions of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center instructor staff as inherently governmental (rather than commercial, which would require source competition) for the purposes of the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998.

(Sec. 516) Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a report to the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) listing all grants and contracts awarded in FY2016 and FY2017 without a full and open competition. Requires the OIG to review the report for compliance with laws and regulations and submit the results to Congress.

(Sec. 517) Prohibits DHS from using funds provided by this bill for a large-scale reorganization unless otherwise authorized by law.

(Sec. 518) Prohibits the establishment of an Office of Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives Defense until it is authorized by Congress. Permits the transfer of funds to establish the office if it is authorized.

(Sec. 519) Prohibits the USCIS from using funds provided by this bill to grant an immigration benefit to an individual unless required background checks have been completed, received by DHS, and do not preclude the granting of the benefit.

(Sec. 520) Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to extend certain DHS transactional authorities for research and development projects through FY2017.

 (Sec. 521) Requires DHS to link all contracts that provide award fees to successful acquisition outcomes specified in terms of cost, schedule, and performance.

(Sec. 522) Prohibits funds from being used to waive navigation and vessel inspection laws for the transportation of crude oil distributed from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve until DHS takes adequate measures to ensure the use of U.S. flag vessels.

(Sec. 523) Prohibits the CBP from using funds provided by this bill to prevent individuals from importing personal use quantities of certain prescription drugs from Canada.

 (Sec. 524) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to reduce the U.S. Coast Guard's Operating Systems Center mission or its government-employed or contract staff levels.

(Sec. 525) Require DHS to notify Congress of proposed transfers from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund to any DHS agency, and prohibits obligation of the funds until Congress approves the transfer.

(Sec. 526) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for a national identification card.

(Sec. 527) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to conduct or implement the results of a competition with respect to the Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center, pursuant to Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76.

(Sec. 528) Prohibits officials from delegating this bill's requirements to report or certify to Congress unless specifically authorized by this bill.

(Sec. 529) Prohibits funds from being used to transfer or release to or within the United States, its territories, or its possessions individuals detained at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

(Sec. 530) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for first-class travel.

(Sec. 531) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill to employ workers who are illegal workers under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

(Sec. 532) Permits funds provided by this bill to be used to alter operations within the Coast Guard's Civil Engineering Program. Prohibits the use of the funds to reduce operations within any Civil Engineering Unit unless authorized by statute.

(Sec. 533) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to pay award or incentive fees for contractor performance that is below satisfactory or fails to meet the basic requirements of a contract.

(Sec. 534) Requires DHS to ensure that new processes for screening aviation passengers and crews consider privacy and civil liberties consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance.

(Sec. 535) Permits the USCIS to allocate specified funds from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account in FY2017 for an immigration integration grants program to provide services to individuals that have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.

(Sec. 536) Provides appropriations to the Office of the Under Secretary for Management to remain available until expended for consolidation of the new DHS headquarters and related mission support activities. Requires DHS to submit to Congress an expenditure plan for the funds.

(Sec. 537) Prohibits DHS from entering into contracts that do not meet requirements of specified contracting laws and regulations.

(Sec. 538) Provides appropriations to remain available through FY2018 for financial systems modernization. Permits the funds to be transferred between appropriations accounts for the same purpose if Congress is notified in advance.

(Sec. 539) Permits DHS to transfer specified funds to respond to an immigration emergency if Congress is notified in advance.

(Sec. 540) Requires DHS to enforce all immigration laws.

(Sec. 541) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill for a computer network unless pornography is blocked, with the exception of law enforcement, prosecution, or adjudication activities.

(Sec. 542) Prohibits a federal law enforcement officer from using funds provided by this bill to transfer a firearm to an agent of a drug cartel unless U.S. law enforcement personnel continuously monitor or control the firearm.

(Sec. 543) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to fund the position of Public Advocate within ICE.

(Sec. 544) Permits the CBP to receive reimbursement for the cost of up to five full-time equivalent officers under the program which permits the CBP to enter into reimbursable agreements with airports for services at ports of entry relating to customs, agricultural processing, border security, and immigration inspection-related matters.

Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016

(Sec. 545) Requires DHS or Department of Justice employees who are stationed or deployed in Canada in furtherance of a border security initiative to be fined, imprisoned, or both for engaging in conduct in Canada that would constitute an offense for which a person may be prosecuted in a U.S. court if the conduct had occurred within the United States or in a special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.

(Sec. 546) Sets forth restrictions and reporting requirements for the use of funds provided by this bill to attend international conferences.

(Sec. 547) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to reimburse any federal department or agency for participation in a National Special Security Event.

 (Sec. 548) Prohibit the TSA from using funds to require airport operators to provide airport-financed staffing to monitor exit points from the sterile area of any airport at which the TSA provided monitoring as of December 1, 2013.

(Sec. 549) Provides that fees collected from passengers arriving from Canada, Mexico, or an adjacent island, pursuant to the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act and the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, shall be available until expended.

(Sec. 550) Prohibits funds from being used for structural pay reform that affects more than 100 full-time equivalent employee positions or costs more than $5 million in a single year without notifying Congress in advance.

(Sec. 551) Requires agencies receiving funds in this bill to post reports required to be submitted to Congress on the public website of the agency if it serves the national interest. Provides exceptions for national security or proprietary information.

(Sec. 552) Prohibits DHS from collecting new border crossing fees or conducting a study related to the imposition of a border crossing fee.

(Sec. 553) Permits certain grants awarded to states along the Southwest Border under the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to be used to provide humanitarian relief to unaccompanied alien children and alien adults accompanied by an alien minor where they are encountered after entering the United States.

(Sec. 554) Prohibits the use of funds to prepare proposals for the President's budget that assume savings from certain user fee proposals without identifying additional spending reductions that should occur if the proposals are not enacted.

(Sec. 555) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill to implement the Arms Trade Treaty regulating international trade in conventional arms until it is ratified by the Senate.

(Sec. 556) Permits FEMA to allow the construction of an earthen levee by a state, local, or tribal government on covered hazard mitigation land if the construction: (1) constitutes part of a flood control project, (2) is constructed of naturally-occurring materials, and (3) conforms to other criteria established by FEMA.

(Sec. 557) Requires FEMA to transfer specified funds from the Disaster Assistance Direct Loan Program to the Disaster Relief Fund.

(Sec. 558) Amends the Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2001 to revise the annual pay cap for the Secret Service during the 2016 and 2020 election years.

(Sec. 559) Rescinds specified amounts from several DHS accounts and programs.

(Sec. 560) Rescinds specified unobligated balances that were transferred to DHS when it was created in 2003.

(Sec. 561) Rescinds specified unobligated balances from the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund.

(Sec. 562) Rescinds specified unobligated balances from the Federal Emergency Management Agency--Disaster Relief Fund.

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expenses overseas contingency global war terrorism funds available exempt discretionary spending limits president subsequently designates funds requires coast_guard submit future years capital investment plan congress withholds specified funds plan submitted provides appropriations secret_service salaries expenses acquisition construction improvements related expenses title iii protection preparedness response recovery provides appropriations national protection programs directorate management administration infrastructure protection information security federal_protective_service office biometric identity management provides appropriations office health affairs provides appropriations federal_emergency_management_agency fema salaries expenses state local programs firefighter assistance grants emergency management performance grants radiological emergency preparedness program fire administration disaster relief fund flood hazard mapping risk analysis program national flood insurance fund national mitigation fund emergency food shelter requires fema submit specified reports congress disaster relief fund including balances appropriations obligations catastrophic non catastrophic events obligations activities related disaster relief emergencies title research development training services provides appropriations citizenship_and_immigration_services uscis provides appropriations federal_law_enforcement_training_center salaries expenses acquisition construction improvements related expenses provides appropriations science_and_technology management administration research development acquisition operations provides appropriations domestic nuclear detection office management administration research development operations systems acquisition title general_provisions sets forth permissible prohibited uses funds provided appropriations acts sec prohibits appropriations provided bill remaining available obligation current fiscal year authority expressly provided bill sec permits unexpended balances prior appropriations transferred merged new accounts purpose subject reprogramming guidelines sec sets forth restrictions guidelines requirements reprogramming transfer funds provided bill sec extends authority dhs working capital_fund prohibits dhs funds payments activities amounts allowed president fy2017 budget permits funds provided remain available expended sets forth restrictions requirements sec permits unobligated balances remaining end fy2017 appropriations salaries expenses remain available fy2018 request submitted congress accordance reprogramming guidelines sec deems funds provided bill intelligence activities specifically authorized fy2017 enactment act authorizing intelligence activities fy2017 sec requires dhs notify congress prior awarding announcing intent award specified grant allocations grants contracts task delivery orders transaction agreements permits waiver compliance pose substantial risk human life health safety dhs notifies congress award sec prohibits use funds additional law enforcement training facilities notifying congress advance permits federal_law_enforcement_training_center obtain temporary use additional facilities training accommodated existing facilities sec prohibits use funds provided bill construction repair alteration acquisition project required prospectus approved sec applies provisions department homeland_security appropriations act related contracting officer technical representative training disclosure sensitive security information minimum federal fleet requirements funds provided bill sec prohibits funds provided bill contravention buy_american_act sec prohibits funds provided bill amend oath allegiance required immigration_and_nationality_act sec requires dhs chief financial officer submit monthly budget execution staffing reports congress sec prohibits funds competition services provided uscis employees known immigration information officers immigration service analysts contact representatives investigative assistants immigration services officers sec classifies functions federal_law_enforcement_training_center instructor staff inherently governmental commercial require source competition purposes federal activities inventory reform_act sec requires secretary homeland_security submit report dhs office_of_inspector_general listing grants contracts awarded fy2016 fy2017 open competition requires review report compliance laws regulations submit results congress sec prohibits dhs funds provided bill large scale reorganization authorized law sec prohibits establishment office chemical biological radiological nuclear explosives defense authorized congress permits transfer funds establish office authorized sec prohibits uscis funds provided bill grant immigration benefit individual required background checks completed received dhs preclude granting benefit sec amends homeland_security act extend certain dhs transactional authorities research development projects fy2017 sec requires dhs link contracts provide award fees successful acquisition outcomes specified terms cost schedule performance sec prohibits funds waive navigation vessel inspection laws transportation crude oil distributed strategic_petroleum_reserve dhs takes adequate measures ensure use flag vessels sec prohibits cbp funds provided bill prevent individuals importing personal use quantities certain prescription drugs canada sec prohibits funds provided bill reduce coast_guard operating systems center mission government employed contract staff levels sec require dhs notify congress proposed transfers department_of_the_treasury forfeiture fund dhs agency prohibits obligation funds congress approves transfer sec prohibits funds provided bill national identification card sec prohibits funds provided bill conduct implement results competition respect coast_guard national vessel documentation center pursuant office_of_management_and_budget circular a-76 sec prohibits officials delegating bill requirements report certify congress specifically authorized bill sec prohibits funds transfer release united_states territories possessions individuals detained naval station guantanamo_bay cuba sec prohibits funds provided bill class travel sec prohibits use funds provided bill employ workers illegal workers immigration_and_nationality_act sec permits funds provided bill alter operations coast_guard civil engineering program prohibits use funds reduce operations civil engineering unit authorized statute sec prohibits funds provided bill pay award incentive fees contractor performance satisfactory fails meet basic requirements contract sec requires dhs ensure new processes screening aviation passengers crews consider privacy civil liberties consistent applicable laws regulations guidance sec permits uscis allocate specified funds immigration_examinations_fee_account fy2017 immigration integration grants program provide services individuals lawfully admitted united_states permanent residence sec provides appropriations office secretary management remain available expended consolidation new dhs headquarters related mission support activities requires dhs submit congress expenditure plan funds sec prohibits dhs entering contracts meet requirements specified contracting laws regulations sec provides appropriations remain available fy2018 financial systems modernization permits funds transferred appropriations accounts purpose congress notified advance sec permits dhs transfer specified funds respond immigration emergency congress notified advance sec requires dhs enforce immigration laws sec prohibits use funds provided bill computer network pornography blocked exception law enforcement prosecution adjudication activities sec prohibits federal law enforcement officer funds provided bill transfer firearm agent drug cartel law enforcement personnel continuously monitor control firearm sec prohibits funds provided bill fund position public advocate ice sec permits cbp receive reimbursement cost time equivalent officers program permits cbp enter reimbursable agreements airports services ports entry relating customs agricultural processing border_security immigration inspection related matters promoting travel commerce national security act sec requires dhs department_of_justice employees stationed deployed canada furtherance border_security initiative fined imprisoned engaging conduct canada constitute offense person prosecuted court conduct occurred united_states special maritime territorial jurisdiction united_states sec sets forth restrictions reporting requirements use funds provided bill attend international conferences sec prohibits funds provided bill reimburse federal department agency participation national special security event sec prohibit tsa funds require airport operators provide airport financed staffing monitor exit points sterile area airport tsa provided monitoring december sec provides fees collected passengers arriving canada mexico adjacent island pursuant united_states colombia trade promotion agreement implementation act consolidated_omnibus_budget_reconciliation_act shall available expended sec prohibits funds structural pay reform affects time equivalent employee positions costs million single year notifying congress advance sec requires agencies receiving funds bill post reports required submitted congress public website agency serves national interest provides exceptions national security proprietary information sec prohibits dhs collecting new border crossing fees conducting study related imposition border crossing fee sec permits certain grants awarded states southwest_border homeland_security act provide humanitarian relief unaccompanied alien children alien adults accompanied alien minor encountered entering united_states sec prohibits use funds prepare proposals president budget assume savings certain user fee proposals identifying additional spending reductions occur proposals enacted sec prohibits use funds provided bill implement arms trade treaty regulating international_trade conventional arms ratified senate sec permits fema allow construction levee state local tribal government covered hazard mitigation land construction constitutes flood control project constructed naturally occurring materials conforms criteria established fema sec requires fema transfer specified funds disaster assistance direct_loan program disaster relief fund sec amends treasury general government appropriations act revise annual pay cap secret_service election years sec rescinds specified amounts dhs accounts programs sec rescinds specified unobligated balances transferred dhs created sec rescinds specified unobligated balances department_of_the_treasury forfeiture fund sec rescinds specified unobligated balances federal_emergency_management_agency disaster relief fund


Summary:
Alternatives to Licensing that Lower Obstacles to Work Act of 2016 or the ALLOW Act

This bill declares, for purposes of establishing an individual's authorization to engage in an occupation on a military installation located on federally-owned land, that the federal government endorses occupational licenses and certifications granted by a state (including the District of Columbia [DC]), regardless of whether the installation is located in the issuing state or DC, provided that:

 the license or certification is not expired, revoked, or suspended by the issuing state; and there are no outstanding enforcement actions against the individual brought by the licensing board or certifying authority for that occupation in the issuing state. District of Columbia Occupational Licensing Reform Act

The bill declares DC policy regarding occupational licensing laws.

The bill establishes an Office of Supervision of Occupational Boards in the office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, or another appropriate DC government agency, to be responsible for exercising active supervision over each occupational licensing board to ensure compliance with occupational licensing policy.

The bill prescribes procedures for the Office's review, approval, or rejection of occupational licensure actions before their adoption.

The DC Council shall establish a legislative committee to analyze occupational regulations and review any proposed legislation to impose or modify an occupational regulation to ensure compliance.

An individual may engage in a lawful occupation without being subject to occupational regulations that are arbitrary or unnecessary and substantially burdensome.

The DC government and its boards may not require an occupational license, certification, or registration for a person, or impose any other occupational regulation that imposes a substantial burden on a person, unless:

 the government has an important interest in protecting against present and recognizable harm to public health, safety, or welfare; and the regulation is substantially related to achievement of that interest. Any person providing tour guide services for a fee at certain national parks and memorials shall not be required to obtain a license, certification, or permit to provide those services.

alternatives licensing lower obstacles work act allow act bill declares purposes establishing individual authorization engage occupation military installation located federally owned land federal_government endorses occupational licenses certifications granted state including district_of_columbia regardless installation located issuing state provided license certification expired revoked suspended issuing state outstanding enforcement actions individual brought licensing board certifying authority occupation issuing state district_of_columbia occupational licensing reform_act bill declares policy occupational licensing laws bill establishes office supervision occupational boards office attorney general district_of_columbia appropriate government agency responsible exercising active supervision occupational licensing board ensure compliance occupational licensing policy bill prescribes procedures office review approval rejection occupational licensure actions adoption council shall establish legislative committee analyze occupational regulations review proposed legislation impose modify occupational regulation ensure compliance individual engage lawful occupation subject occupational regulations arbitrary unnecessary substantially burdensome government boards require occupational license certification registration person impose occupational regulation imposes substantial burden person government important interest protecting present harm public health safety welfare regulation substantially related achievement interest person providing tour guide services fee certain national parks memorials shall required obtain license certification permit provide services


Summary: Southeast Crescent Authority Act of 2007 - Establishes a Southeast Crescent Authority for all parts of the following southeastern states not eligible for assistance from the Appalachian Regional Commission or the Delta Regional Authority: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. Directs the Authority to perform various functions, including: (1) formulating plans and programs to spur economic development, and approving grants to states and public and nonprofit entities toward that end; (2) establishing priorities in a development plan for the region; (3) supporting local development districts, and creating them where they do not exist; and (4) encouraging private investment in the region. Permits the Authority to request and receive federal, state and local government personnel as employees. States that Authority grants for infrastructure development may be made only to state or local governments. Permits Authority grants for job training, employment-related education, business development, assisting severely distressed and poor areas, or for other purposes in accordance with this Act. Allows the Authority to designate annually: (1) distressed counties; and (2) isolated areas of distress in nondistressed counties. Directs the Authority to garner public participation in the development, revision, and implementation of its plans and programs.

southeast authority act establishes southeast authority parts following southeastern states eligible assistance appalachian_regional_commission delta_regional_authority virginia north_carolina south_carolina georgia alabama mississippi florida directs authority perform functions including formulating plans programs spur economic development approving grants states public nonprofit entities end establishing priorities development plan region supporting local development districts creating exist encouraging private investment region permits authority request receive federal state local government personnel employees states authority grants infrastructure development state local governments permits authority grants job training employment related education business development assisting severely distressed poor areas purposes accordance act allows authority designate annually distressed counties isolated areas distress counties directs authority public participation development revision implementation plans programs