108-7 ). The conference report on H.J.Res. On February 4, 2002, the President submitted his FY2003 U.S. Budget , which contained arequest prepared by legislative branch entities of $3.48 billion for activities funded in theannual legislative branch appropriations bill. Subsequently, the FY2003 request was revisedby the legislative branch to $3.43 billion, a 5.3% increase over the FY2002 budget authorityof $3.25 billion. The House version of the FY2003 bill, H.R. 5121 ,contained $2.67 billion (excluding Senate items), an increase of $128.2 million (5.0%) overFY2002's appropriation of $2.54 million (excluding Senate items). On July 25,the Senate passed H.R. The bill contained $2.42 billion (excluding Houseitems), an increase of $163.8 million (7.3%) over the FY2002 level of $2.253 billion(excluding House items). Among its provisions were those to
increase funds for the Capitol Police by $52.6 million (33.5%), from $157.2 million to $209.8 million;
increase the pay of Capitol Police by 9.1%, including a 4.1% annual adjustment, and an additional 5% pay raise; 
increase Capitol Police personnel by 269 FTEs, to a total of 1,839 FTEs; 
merge the Library of Congress police with the Capitol police over 3years;
create the position of Deputy Architect of the Capitol as the chiefoperating officer for the Capitol complex;
make up to $50 million available for an alternative computing facility for the House, Senate and other legislative branch entities, subject to a study by the Architectof the Capitol and approval by the Senate and House AppropriationsCommittees;
direct the General Accounting Office to review printing and dissemination of Federal government information, particularly with respect to congressionalprinting and binding services of the Government Printing Office, the Federal DepositoryLibrary Program, and contracting of printing by the executive branch; 
fund the Senate at $672.6 million (with a $31.2 million increase primarily to fund a new security system, enhanced mail handling, and a new Office ofEmergency Preparedness); Congressional Research Service at $87.0 million; CongressionalBudget Office at $32.4 million; Library of Congress (excluding CRS) at $410.0 million;General Accounting Office $454.5 million; and the Government Printing Office at $122.5million; and
fund the Architect of the Capitol at $388.0 million (including renovations of the Capitol Power Plant). (11)
The FY2003 appropriation, as contained in the version of H.J.Res. Both houses agreed tothe conference version later that day, and the resolution was signed into law on February 20. 108-7 contains $3.36 billion for the legislative branch, subject to a rescission of 0.65%(Section 601, Division N, P.L. Action on Third Continuing Resolution (H.J.Res.122; P.L. FY2003 Capitol Police funding contains a 9.1% increase in police pay, and provisions provide for the merger of the Library of Congress police force with the Capitol Police force;expand authority for the Capitol Police chief to enhance police recruitment and retention(including provisions for hiring and relocation bonuses, establishment of a student loanrepayment program, and authorization for training). The Act also contains languagemandating a redefinition of the mission and composition of the Capitol Police Board. 5121 , amended to contain the language of S. 2720 ) contained $176.6 million, an increase of 56.3%, for the salaries of atotal of 1,839 FTEs. 149, February 13,2003, pp. 2 contains $23.9 million for Capitol police buildings and grounds in the budget of theArchitect of the Capitol. House of Representatives Appropriations, FY2003(H.R.5121 (107th Congress); H.J.Res.2, FY2003 Omnibus Appropriations (108th Congress)) (in thousands of current dollars)
Conference figures do not reflect a 0.65% across the board rescission contained in H.J.Res.2.
Final congressional action on the FY2003 legislative branch bill was completed on February 13, 2003, when both houses agreed to the conference report on H.J.Res. 2 , the FY2003omnibus appropriations resolution. The President signed the resolution into law on February 20( P.L. 108-7 )
Division H of P.L. 108-7 contains $3.36 billion for legislative branch activities. Language in the Act also requires a rescission of 0.65% in the appropriations of most entities funded in the bill,including those for the legislative branch. The FY2003 legislative branch appropriation of $3.36billion, not adjusted for the rescission, is an increase of 3.3% from FY2002's $3.25 billion fundinglevel.
The increase will meet mandatory expenses required by law, including funding for a January 2003 salary increase of 4.1%, and related personnel costs, such as the federal retirement system. Theadditional money funds security programs for the Capitol complex, including a 17.6% increase inthe Capitol Police budget and an 11.4% increase in the Architect of the Capitol's budget in part forsecurity related enhancements.
Capitol Police funding contains a 9.1% increase in police pay, and related provisions that merge the Library of Congress police force with the Capitol Police force and expand authority of theCapitol Police chief to enhance police recruitment and retention (including provisions for hiring andrelocation bonuses, establishment of a student loan repayment program, and authorization fortraining). Other provisions mandate a redefinition of the mission and composition of the CapitolPolice Board.
The Architect of the Capitol's budget contains funds for an alternate computer facility for use during emergencies, and $23.9 million for a new line item, Capitol Police buildings and grounds. The budget also contains increases of $49.7 million (94.6%) for Capitol Power Plant improvements;and $15.8 million (72.5%) for Library of Congress buildings and grounds, partly for enhancedsecurity.
Both houses passed their versions of the FY2003 bill last year. The House passed its version, H.R. 5121 , on July 18, 2002, containing $2.67 billion (excluding Senate items) forlegislative branch activities, an increase of $128.2 million (5.0%) over the FY2002 appropriation of$2.54 billion (excluding Senate items).
The Senate passed its version of H.R. 5121 , amended to contain the language of S. 2720 , on July 25. It contained $2.42 billion (excluding House items), an increase of$143.1 million (6.3%) over the FY2002 level of $2.28 billion (excluding House items).
H.R. 5121, as amended, died with adjournment of the 107th Congress in December 2002. During the first month of the 108th Congress, FY2003 legislative funding language was inserted in H.J.Res. 2 during Senate floor consideration. Upon Senate passage, H.J.Res. 2 was sent directly to conference.
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Division abbreviations: GOV/FIN = Government and Finance