2013 total enacted level: $605.4 billion
2014 total Committee mark: $592.8 billion
2014 Omnibus: $572.6 billion
· $85.2 billion for Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), which is $2 billion less than the 2013 enacted level.
· $128.8 billion for Military Personnel, which is $1.3 billion more than the 2013 enacted level.
· $159.9 billion for Operation and Maintenance, which is $13.6 billion less than the 2013 enacted level.
· $92.9 billion for Procurement, which is $7.5 billion less than the 2013 enacted level.
· $63.0 billion for Research and Development, which is $6.9 billion less than the 2013 enacted level.
· Multiple provisions focused on eliminating sexual assault in the Department of Defense and supporting victims, including: (1) Fully funds request of $156.5 million for Sexual Assault and Prevention Office (SAPRO) services; (2) $25 million above request to implement a Sexual Assault Special Victims Program; (3) Prohibition on obligation of funds contravening more severe penalties for perpetrators established in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
· To facilitate integration of electronic health records between DoD and VA, the agreement restricts funding for the Defense Healthcare Management Systems Modernization (DHMSM) program pending a report on cost, schedule, and adherence to data standards and acquisition guidance.
· Fully funds Peer Reviewed Medical Research Programs and includes $125 million above the request for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Psychological Health research and $4 million above the request for alcohol and substance abuse research.
· $20 million above the request for suicide prevention and outreach.
· $173 million above the request for Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense programs, and $15 million above the request for Iron Dome.
· $175 million above the request for the Defense Rapid Innovation Program to incorporate small business developments into DoD programs.
· $1 billion above the request to enhance National Guard and Reserve equipment.
· $1.2 billion above the request for the Virginia Class Submarine and $324 million above the request for Navy surface combatant force structure. This will help DoD meet national security priorities, including the focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
· The final agreement repeals last year’s cut to cost of living adjustments for disabled military retirees and survivors.
Source: U.S. Department of HCA
