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What is House Bill H.R. 5013?

The bill provides annual funding for the surplus of the federal government's international affairs programs. Funding for the State Department makes up roughly one-third of this total, with the remaining two-thirds fund Foreign Operations. Included in the more than 150 different entities the bill funds are the Office of the Inspector General, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the United States Institute of Peace, and the Foreign Military Financing Program.

According to the House Committee on Appropriations, the bill

totals $48.3 billion in both regular discretionary and Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funding. This total is $708 million below the fiscal year 2014 enacted level and $277 million below the President’s request for these programs. Within this amount, OCO is funded at $5.9 billion and will support operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, as well as stabilization and humanitarian efforts in areas of conflict around the globe.

Impact

The bill impacts the State Department and United States' foreign affairs programs.

Cost of House Bill H.R. 5013

$48.30 Billion

This cost is as reported by the House Committee on Appropriations.

More Information

Media:

Congressional Research Service: Guide to the State Department Appropriations Bill

International Women's Health Coalition

Politico: $120 Million Set Aside to Deal With Child Migrants

Defense News: Congress Bars Palestinian Funding

Politico: House Ups Budget for Refugees

Of Note:

-The third amendment (see below) involves renaming the street in front of the Beijing embassy in Washington, D.C. after an imprisoned Chinese dissident. The amendment has drawn fire from Chinese officials.

-Four amendments were added to the bill before it was approved by the House Committee. They are:

Rep. Granger – The manager’s amendment makes technical and non-controversial changes to the bill and report, including language related to Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) and Iraq. The amendment was adopted on a voice vote.

Rep. Lowey – The amendment adds language to the bill related to health care coverage for Peace Corps volunteers. The amendment was adopted on a voice vote.

Rep. Wolf – The amendment adds language to the bill renaming a street in the District of Columbia after Nobel Prize winner Liu Xiaobo. The amendment was adopted on a voice vote.

Rep. Kaptur – The amendment adds report language encouraging USAID to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, with emphasis on agricultural assistance to rural women. The amendment was adopted on a voice vote.