; and (4) the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. 104. Strengthening the rule of law and combating corruption There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to the Secretary of State and the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development to strengthen the rule of law, combat corruption, consolidate democratic governance, and defend human rights in Central American countries through the following activities: (1) Strengthening the rule of law in Central American countries by providing support for: (A) Attorney general offices, public prosecutors, and the judiciary, including the enhancement of investigative and forensics capabilities. (B) The promotion of independent, merit-based selection processes for judges and prosecutors, independent internal controls, and relevant ethics and professional training, including training on sexual, gender-based, and domestic violence. (C) The improvement of victim, witness, and whistleblower protection and access to justice. (D) The reform and improvement of prison facilities and management. (2) Combating corruption by providing support for: (A) Inspectors general and oversight institutions, including relevant training for inspectors and auditors. (B) International commissions against impunity, including the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala and the Support Mission against Corruption and Impunity in Honduras. (C) Civil society organizations conducting oversight of executive branch officials and functions, police and security forces, and judicial officials and public prosecutors. (D) The enhancement of freedom of information mechanisms. (3) Consolidating democratic governance by providing support for: (A) The reform of civil services, related training programs, and relevant laws and processes that lead to independent, merit-based selection processes. (B) National legislatures and their capacity to conduct oversight of executive branch functions. (C) The reform and strengthening of political party and