DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Federal Funds

For expenses necessary for the departmental management of the Department of Commerce provided for by law, including not to exceed $5,000 for official reception and representation, [$65,248,009]$64,871,000. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The Salaries and Expenses account funds Executive Direction, which provides policy oversight for the Department, and Departmental Staff Services, which oversees the day-to-day operations of the Department. This Budget includes funding for IT Cyber Security improvements, the Acquisition Workforce and Com-merceConnect initiatives.

Reimbursable program._Provides a centralized collection source for special tasks or costs and their billing to users.

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For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General in carrying out the provisions of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.) (as amended), [$29,394,000]$33,520,000. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The Office of Inspector General (OIG) promotes efficient and effective programs across the Department of Commerce through various analyses of bureau and Departmental programs and activities. It also works to prevent waste, fraud and abuse through audits, inspections and investigations, and, in cooperation with the Department of Justice, pursues enforcement against restraint-of-trade and commerce activities that relate to Department of Commerce programs.

In order to provide more centralized funding in 2012, the OIG requests $2.7 million to support the Federal Audit Clearinghouse (FAC). A direct appropriation to the Census Bureau to support the FAC could result in restrictions on use of the data; therefore, the FAC is funded by a transfer from the OIG, which in addition to being a user of the data, also has an oversight interest in the efficient and effective performance of the FAC as an asset across the Government.

Performance measures._A detailed presentation of its performance outcome, and related measures, and targets is found in the Department's 2012 budget.

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For expenses necessary, including blast windows, for the renovation and modernization of the Herbert C. Hoover Building, [$17,487,000]$16,150,000, to remain available until expended. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This account funds the Commerce Department's portion of expenses associated with renovating and modernizing the Herbert C. Hoover Building. The renovation will upgrade infrastructure, remove safety hazards, and improve energy efficiency. The General Services Administration (GSA) and Commerce are each responsible for certain aspects of the project's costs. Project funding for both GSA and Commerce should occur simultaneously so that design, installation, furnishing and office relocations can be coordinated. To address the high priority security and safety needs of Commerce employees and visitors, this account also finances the installation of blast mitigation windows.

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For expenses necessary to establish an Enterprise Cybersecurity Monitoring and Operations capability, $22,612,000, to remain available until September 30, 2013. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This fund will finance the Department's multiyear cybersecurity strategy to implement Commerce-wide continuous monitoring and situational awareness in addition to creating an IT enterprise architecture that supports mission-critical business and programmatic requirements, including addressing cybersecurity threats.

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This fund finances, on a reimbursable basis, Department-wide administrative functions that are more efficiently performed on a centralized basis, including general counsel, human resources, financial, procurement, and security services.

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This fund is to promote entrepreneurial business activities on a fully competitive and cost-reimbursable basis to Federal customers.

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Of the unobligated balances available under this heading from prior year appropriations, [$43,064,000]$43,064,000 are hereby permanently cancelled: Provided, That no amounts may be cancelled from amounts that were designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records the administrative expenses for this program, as well as the subsidy costs associated with the loan guarantees. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis; the administrative expenses are estimated on a cash basis. Only three loans have been made under the Steel program and no new loans have been made since 2003. All loans have been paid in full. The proposal will cancel all remaining unobligated subsidy balances except for $5 million. For presentation purposes, data for the Emergency Oil and Gas Guaranteed Loan Program has been merged into the Steel account.

As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from guaranteed loans (including modifications of guaranteed loans that resulted from commitments in any year). The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.

Trust Funds

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The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to accept, hold, administer, and utilize gifts and bequests of property, both real and personal, for the purpose of aiding or facilitating the work of the Department of Commerce. Property and the proceeds thereof are used in accordance with the terms of the gift or bequest.

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses of administering the economic development assistance programs as provided for by law, [$40,181,000]$40,631,000: Provided, That these funds may be used to monitor projects approved pursuant to title I of the Public Works Employment Act of 1976, title II of the Trade Act of 1974, and the Community Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1977. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The administration and oversight of the Economic Development Administration's programs are carried out utilizing a network of headquarters and regional personnel that work with local organizations and leaders to identify and invest in projects that demonstrate potential for the greatest economic impact in distressed communities.

Direct program._These activities include pre-application assistance and development, application processing, and project monitoring, as well as general support functions such as economic development research, technical assistance, information dissemination, legal and environmental compliance, financial management, budgeting, and debt management.

Reimbursable program._EDA provides grant review and processing services to other Federal agencies on a reimbursable basis. Funds received cover the cost of performing this work.

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For grants for economic development assistance as provided by the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, [and] for trade adjustment assistance, and for grants and the cost of loan guarantees authorized by section 27 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), as added by section 603 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–358), [$246,000,000]$284,300,000, to remain available until expended; of which up to $7,000,000 shall be for such loan guarantees: Provided, That the costs for loan guarantees, including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974: Provided further, That these funds are available to subsidize total loan principal, any part of which is to be guaranteed, not to exceed $100,000,000. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP)._Economic Development Administration (EDA) investments are focused in six broad development assistance programs, which include: Economic Adjustment Assistance, Partnership Planning (Successor to Planning), Technical Assistance, 21st Century Innovation Infrastructure (Successor to Public Works), Sustainable Economic Development (Successor to Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund), Research and Evaluation, and Trade Adjustment Assistance. EDA provides grants within each of these areas to generate or retain jobs, attract new industry and private sector investment, encourage business expansion, and serve as a backstop to sudden and severe economic impacts. These investments assist communities characterized by substantial and persistent unemployment levels, low income and population growth, loss of jobs, out-migration, and long-term economic deterioration. EDA works in partnership with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, regional economic development districts, public and private non-profit organizations, Native American Tribes, and Alaska Native Villages to accomplish its mission.
In 2012, EDA will continue to place funding priority on investments that drive economic growth, enhance regional competitiveness, and diversify the regional and local economy while also seeking to target funds to our Nation's most distressed communities. Specifically, the Agency is focused on accelerating the transition to the 21st Century economy by supporting sustainable job growth and competitive communities throughout the United States. EDA's framework for these strategies is the Jobs and Innovation Partnership. Two key pillars of the Jobs and Innovation Partnership are innovation and regional collaboration. Innovation is the key to global competitiveness, new and better jobs, a resilient economy, and the attainment of national economic goals. Regional collaboration is essential for economic recovery. Regions that work together to leverage resources and use combined strengths will overcome weaknesses. EDA has strategically invested resources to support a wide array of critical infrastructure for Regional Innovation Clusters, including science and research parks, broadband/smartgrid technology, business incubators and accelerators, high-tech shipping and logistics facilities, and workforce training centers. EDA is also working hand-in-hand with other Federal partners to promote and advance regional collaboration.
The Budget also provides $40 million to EDA as part of the Growth Zones initiative, a national competition that will create a "Race to the Top" for Regional Economic Growth. EDA, with assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture, will provide the 20 winning Zones with planning and seed capital grants. These grants will facilitate rigorous economic development analysis, additional strategic planning, capacity building, and, implementation.
The Wireless Innovation and Infrastructure Initiative (WI3) proposes to reallocate a total of 500 megahertz of Federal agency and commercial spectrum bands over the next 10 years in order to increase Americans access to wireless broadband. The auctions of reallocated spectrum licenses are expected to raise more than $27 billion by 2021. Repurposing spectrum will greatly facilitate access for smart phones, portable computers, and innovative technologies that are on the horizon. This effort will also enhance Americas public safety, infrastructure, and competitiveness by investing some of the expected receipts in the creation of a broadband network for public safety, expanding access to wireless broadband in rural America, and a Wireless Innovation (WIN) Fund to help develop cutting edge wireless technologies. As part of this initiative, EDA will participate in the WIN Fund by setting aside $100 million over the next five years in prize and grant competitions to fund development of regional clusters of wireless innovation.

Performance measures._A detailed presentation of the performance outcomes, measures, and targets is found in the 2012 budget submission.

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As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated and loan guarantees committed prior to 1992 for these programs. This includes: interest on loans outstanding; principal repayments from loans made under the Area Redevelopment Act, the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 as amended, and the Trade Act of 1974; and proceeds from the sale of collateral. No new loan or guarantee activities are proposed for 2012.

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Federal Funds

For expenses necessary for collecting, compiling, analyzing, preparing, and publishing statistics, provided for by law, [$280,364,000]$272,054,000: Provided, That from amounts provided herein, funds may be used for promotion, outreach, and marketing activities. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The activities of this appropriation provide for the collection, compilation, and publication of a broad range of current economic, demographic, and social statistics.

Current economic statistics._These programs provide public and private sector data users with relevant, accurate, and timely national statistical profiles of every sector of the U.S. economy. The 2012 request includes a $5 million initiative to revitalize the Government Statistics program by allowing for research, improvements, and new pension data collection.. Additionally, the request includes reductions and terminations totaling $6 million in order to fund higher priority programs.

Current demographic statistics._These programs provide social and economic information on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to inform effective public and private decision-making. The 2012 request includes a $5 million program initiative to allow the Census Bureau to expand its research and production capacities, and work in coordination with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, to supplement the official poverty measures with annual, alternative measures of poverty from the Current Population Survey. The 2012 request includes a planned reduction of $1 million within the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) to reflect completion of the Event History Calendar field tests. Additionally, the request includes reductions and terminations totaling $4 million in order to fund higher priority programs.

Survey Development and Data Services._The 2012 request includes a $9 million initiative to enhance the ability of the Federal statistical system to utilize administrative records. The Census Bureau will expand its administrative records infrastructure to support various cross-cutting administrative records initiatives, including a 2010 Census simulation and a health pilot project involving the National Center for Health Statistics. These pilot projects are designed to address existing barriers to more complete use of administrative data while at the same time contributing substantive topical knowledge in critical fields. The 2012 request includes $3 million in terminations in order to fund higher priority programs.

Survey of program dynamics._This program is supported by mandatory appropriations provided by the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996, as reauthorized by the 111th Congress, to provide data necessary to determine the impact of welfare provisions.

State children's health insurance program (SCHIP)._Mandatory appropriations provided by the Medicare, Medicaid, and State Children's Health Insurance Program Balanced Budget Refinement Act of 1999, as reauthorized by the 111th Congress, support data collection by the Current Population Survey (CPS) on the number of low-income children who do not have health insurance coverage. Data from this enhanced survey are used in the formula to allocate funds to States under the SCHIP program.

Performance measures and program information._A detailed presentation and description of each program, its performance outcome and related measures, and targets is found in the Department's 2012 budget submission.

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For necessary expenses to collect and publish statistics for periodic censuses and programs provided for by law, [$986,359,400]$752,711,000, to remain available until September 30, [2012]2013: Provided, That from amounts provided herein, funds may be used for promotion, outreach, and marketing activities. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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This appropriation funds legislatively mandated periodic economic and demographic censuses and other authorized activities. Major programs include the five-year economic census and census of governments, and the decennial census. In addition, other programs provide annual population estimates, updated survey sample designs, and bureau-wide geographic and data processing systems and support.

Economic census._The economic census is integral to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) estimates of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and industry inputs and outputs. It provides decision-makers with comprehensive, detailed, and authoritative facts about the structure and functioning of the U.S. economy. 2012 is the third year of the 2012 Economic Census cycle. In 2012, the focus is the development of the collection instruments and processing systems to be used in the 2012 Economic Census. Specific activities include outreach with over 1,500 of the largest companies about the census, development and creation of electronic tools and the Business Help Site to service respondent needs, conduct of a classification mailing in preparation of the census mailing list, creation of the mail frame through the processing of 100+ million administrative records, printing of millions of report forms, and development of the processing systems to be used in the 2012 Economic Census.

Census of governments._This program is also integral to the BEA's estimates of GDP. It is the only source of comprehensive and uniformly classified data on the economic activities of more than 90,000 State and local governments, which account for about 12 percent of GDP and nearly 16 percent of the U.S. workforce. 2012 is the third year in the five-year cycle of the 2012 Census of Governments. In 2012 activities will focus on data collecting and processing of three components: Government organization; Public Employment; and Government Finances.

Intercensal demographic estimates._In years between decennial censuses, this program develops annual estimates of the population of the Nation, States, metropolitan areas, counties and functioning governmental units. These data are used for a variety of purposes including the allocation of hundreds of billions of dollars in Federal funds, as controls for a variety of federally sponsored surveys, as denominators for vital statistics and other health and economic indicators, and for a variety of Federal, State, and private program planning needs.

2010 decennial census program._As mandated in the U.S. Constitution, the decennial census provides the official population counts for determining the allocation to States of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and the data used by States to determine how the districts are defined for those seats. Funds for 2012 will focus on the following activities for the 2010 Census: Evaluations, assessments and experiments; Development and dissemination of data products; Archiving response data and questionnaire images; Maintenance and support of the Data Access and Dissemination System (DADS) and implementation of DADS II; and the Closeout of 2010 contracts. 2012 funds will continue the implementation of the American Community Survey at a fully expanded sample size of 3.5 million housing units, including data quality improvement activities.

2020 Decennial Census._2012 is the first year of funding for the three-year Research and Testing phase of the 2020 Decennial Census. The Census Bureau is committed to designing and conducting a 2020 Census that costs less per housing unit than the 2010 Census while maintaining high quality results. To achieve its cost and quality targets and meet its strategic goals, the Census Bureau is evaluating fundamental changes to the design, implementation, and management of the decennial census. Substantial innovation and improvements are necessary to prevent another large increase in costs, while still maintaining high quality.

Demographic Surveys Sample Design._The demographic surveys sample redesign activity updates the samples for the major recurring household surveys, to reflect America's mobile population and complex socioeconomic environment. The 2012 request includes a reduction of $2 million in order to fund higher priority programs.

Geographic Support._This activity's goal is to determine the correct location of every residential and business establishment address in the U.S. and its Territories. Major components include the Master Address File (MAF), a geographically-assigned address list for the nation, and the Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (TIGER) database, which provides maps and geographic information for data tabulation. Together, they provide essential information and products critical for conducting many of the Census Bureau's programs.

Data Processing Systems._ The objective of the Data Processing Systems activity is to provide day-to-day information technology support for all program areas of the Census Bureau. The 2012 request includes a reduction of $2 million in order to fund higher priority programs.

Performance measures and program information._A detailed presentation and description of each program, its performance outcome and related measures, and targets is found in the Department's 2012 budget submission.

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The Working Capital Fund finances, on a reimbursable basis, functions within the Census Bureau which are more efficiently and economically performed on a centralized basis. The Fund also finances reimbursable work that the Census Bureau performs for other public and private entities.

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Federal Funds

For necessary expenses, as authorized by law, of economic and statistical analysis programs of the Department of Commerce, [$113,200,000]$112,937,000, to remain available until September 30, [2012]2013, including not to exceed $2,000 for official entertainment. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)._BEA's mission is to promote the understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner. BEA's economic statistics are among the Nation's most closely watched and provide a comprehensive picture of the U.S. economy; they affect decisions related to interest and exchange rates, tax and budget projections, business investment plans, and the allocation of over $300 billion in Federal funds. BEA prepares national, regional, industry and international accounts that present essential information on such issues as economic growth, regional economic development, inter-industry relationships and the Nation's position in the world economy. The 2012 Budget proposes four initiatives to significantly improve BEA's measurement of the U.S. economy.
— A New Economic Dashboard: To maximize the Government's ability to provide detailed economic information at the right time, BEA will expand the statistical coverage of the business and government sectors and develop new data series that will better serve the statistical and regulatory communities. Specifically, BEA proposes new measures of GDP-by-Industry on a quarterly basis (currently only available on an annual basis) as well as new detail and breakouts of the business sector, with an emphasis on small businesses. These new data series will provide far greater tools than currently exist for analysts, policy-makers, and regulators.
— Everyday Economics: The American Household. BEA proposes to publish a new suite of measures of household income, expenses, debt, and savings. This indicator suite will provide critical tools necessary to identify signs of weakness in the future.
— Modernization of Statistical Production: BEA's current outdated data management processes and disparate information technology leave possible weaknesses in the production of economic statistics. The new, proposed integrated processing system will cut processing time by 30 percent and will also provide accurate and streamlined data transmission among the U.S. economic accounts. The requested funding would use a proven IT modernization model to increase operational efficiency, employee productivity and data quality throughout the bureau.
— Energy's Economic Impact: BEA will extend the economic accounts to include new and expanded measures of energy usage in the U.S. economy. More accurate, comprehensive, and integrated measures for the energy sector are critical for developing a comprehensive U.S. energy policy built on accurate forecasts of energy supply and consumption and for identifying infrastructure enhancements that will improve the domestic supply chain for energy goods and services.

Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) Policy support._ESA headquarters conducts economic research and policy analysis directly in support of the Secretary of Commerce. ESA also provides oversight of the Census Bureau and BEA. In addition, ESA provides economic and statistical data and analyses to other Federal agencies, individuals, and firms requesting such information through reimbursable funding. The Census Bureau and BEA reimburse ESA headquarters for certain administrative, financial, and policy services.

Performance measures and program information._A detailed presentation and description of each program, and related performance outcomes, measures, and targets is found in the Department's 2012 budget submission.

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The Economic and Statistics Administration operated STAT-USA, a revolving fund activity that provided the public with access to key business, economic, and international trade information through 2010. Effective as of 2011, most of STAT-USAs activities were discontinued due to the availability of similar data through other free government web sites. The remaining product, USA Trade Online, was folded into the Census Bureaus ongoing data dissemination efforts.

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Federal Funds

For necessary expenses for international trade activities of the Department of Commerce provided for by law, and for engaging in trade promotional activities abroad, including expenses of grants and cooperative agreements for the purpose of promoting exports of United States firms, without regard to 44 U.S.C. 3702 and 3703; full medical coverage for dependent members of immediate families of employees stationed overseas and employees temporarily posted overseas; travel and transportation of employees of the International Trade Administration between two points abroad, without regard to 49 U.S.C. 40118; employment of Americans and aliens by contract for services; rental of space abroad for periods not exceeding 10 years, and expenses of alteration, repair, or improvement; purchase or construction of temporary demountable exhibition structures for use abroad; payment of tort claims, in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of 28 U.S.C. 2672 when such claims arise in foreign countries; not to exceed $327,000 for official representation expenses abroad; purchase of passenger motor vehicles for official use abroad, not to exceed $45,000 per vehicle; obtaining insurance on official motor vehicles; and rental of tie lines, [$543,704,000]$526,091,000, to remain available until September 30, [2012]2013, of which $9,439,000 is to be derived from fees to be retained and used by the International Trade Administration, notwithstanding 31 U.S.C. 3302: Provided, That the provisions of the first sentence of section 105(f) and all of section 108(c) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)) shall apply in carrying out these activities without regard to section 5412 of the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 (15 U.S.C. 4912); and that for the purpose of this Act, contributions under the provisions of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 shall include payment for assessments for services provided as part of these activities: Provided further, That up to $2,500,000 from amounts provided herein shall be available for necessary expenses of the Commercial Law Development Program, including those authorized under section 636(a) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2396 (a)). Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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The International Trade Administration (ITA) improves the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment, and ensures fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements. ITA is comprised of five program units: Trade Promotion and the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service, Import Administration, Manufacturing and Services, Market Access and Compliance, and Executive Direction and Administration. As part of the National Export Initiative, an interagency strategy to increase American exports, ITA will strengthen its efforts to promote exports from small businesses, help enforce free trade agreements with other nations, eliminate barriers to sales of U.S. products, and improve the competitiveness of U.S. firms.

Performance measures._A detailed presentation of the performance outcomes, measures, and targets is found in the Department's 2012 budget submission.

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This program is administered by the International Trade Administration. No funding is requested for this program in 2012, as travel promotion activities can be funded through a variety of non-Federal sources.

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The Wool Trust Fund provides grants to U.S. manufacturers of worsted wool fabric pursuant to the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004, and extended by Public Law 110–343. Funding is transferred from the Department of Homeland Security into this account for these grants.

Federal Funds

For necessary expenses for export administration and national security activities of the Department of Commerce, including costs associated with the performance of export administration field activities both domestically and abroad; full medical coverage for dependent members of immediate families of employees stationed overseas; employment of Americans and aliens by contract for services abroad; payment of tort claims, in the manner authorized in the first paragraph of 28 U.S.C. 2672 when such claims arise in foreign countries; not to exceed $15,000 for official representation expenses abroad; awards of compensation to informers under the Export Administration Act of 1979, and as authorized by 22 U.S.C. 401(b); and purchase of passenger motor vehicles for official use and motor vehicles for law enforcement use with special requirement vehicles eligible for purchase without regard to any price limitation otherwise established by law, [$113,106,000]$111,187,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the provisions of the first sentence of section 105(f) and all of section 108(c) of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2455(f) and 2458(c)) shall apply in carrying out these activities: Provided further, That payments and contributions collected and accepted for materials or services provided as part of such activities may be retained for use in covering the cost of such activities, and for providing information to the public with respect to the export administration and national security activities of the Department of Commerce and other export control programs of the United States and other governments. Note.—A full-year 2011 appropriation for this account was not enacted at the time the budget was prepared; therefore, this account is operating under a continuing resolution (P.L. 111–242, as amended). The amounts included for 2011 reflect the annualized level provided by the continuing resolution.

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