Bill > HR2855

This bill, titled the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014, makes appropriations for the Department of State and foreign operations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and includes various provisions to govern the use of these funds. Key provisions include requirements for reporting unobligated and obligated balances by agencies receiving appropriations, limitations on the use of funds for consulting services to ensure public record, and specific rules for embassy construction projects, including prohibiting office space for federal agencies that have not fully funded their contributions. The bill also addresses personnel actions resulting from funding reductions, limits funding for the New London Embassy, prohibits direct funding for certain countries (Cuba, North Korea, Iran, Syria), and restricts assistance to governments overthrown by military coups, with exceptions for promoting democratic processes. It outlines transfer authorities for funds within the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors, as well as for export financing, and establishes notification requirements for various financial transactions and reprogramming of funds. The bill also includes provisions on the availability of funds, limitations on assistance to countries in default, prohibitions on the taxation of U.S. assistance, and specific allocations for programs like basic education, conservation, food security, and microenterprise development. Furthermore, it addresses issues related to international financial institutions, democracy programs, and specific country assistance, including detailed requirements and limitations for Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and various African and East Asian nations, as well as restrictions on assistance to the Palestinian Authority and related entities. Finally, it designates certain funds for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism and includes provisions for rescissions and reforms related to capital increases in international financial institutions.