S.Amdt. 5555

1. 1

   Change 1: Strikes “(other than amounts described in paragraph (3))”

   StrikesPage 394, line 16Printed page

   Struck: (other than amounts described in paragraph (3))

   Original wording

   On page 394, beginning on line 16, strike “(other than amounts described in paragraph (3))”.

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   Change 2: Strikes page 395, lines 5–8

   StrikesPrinted page

   Removes page 395, lines 5–8 of the printed bill. See that page

   Original wording

   On page 395, strike lines 5 through 8.

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   Change 3: Adds SEC. 1617. PROJECTS UNDER THE COMMANDERS' EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM IN IRAQ at the end of title XVI

   Adds a section

   In S. 3001 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   (2) Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit to Congress a report setting forth an assessment of the progress made in meeting the requirements of paragraph (1).

   Inserted: SEC. 1617. PROJECTS UNDER THE COMMANDERS' EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM IN IRAQ.

   Inserted: (a) Certifications on Certain Cerp Projects.--A project in Iraq in excess of $500,000 that is funded with amounts in the Commanders' Emergency Response Program may not be commenced after the date of the enactment of this Act unless the Secretary of Defense certifies that the project responds to urgent humanitarian relief and reconstruction requirements that will immediately assist the Iraqi people. The authority to make certifications under this subsection may be delegated only to the Deputy Secretary of Defense or the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

   Inserted: (b) Reports on Certain Projects.--In addition to any other information in the quarterly reports on the Commanders' Emergency Response Program under section 1202 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163; 119, Stat 3455), as amended by section 1205 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 122 Stat. 366), each quarterly report on the Commanders' Emergency Response Program that is so submitted after the date of the enactment of this Act shall include the following:

   Inserted: (1) A written statement by the Secretary of Defense affirming that each project in Iraq in excess of $500,000 and funded with amounts in the Commanders' Emergency Response Program that was commenced during the quarter covered by such report was issued a certification as required by subsection (a).

   Inserted: (2) For each project described in paragraph (1) the following:

   Inserted: (A) A description of such project, including a justification for the determination that such project responds to urgent humanitarian relief and reconstruction requirements that will immediately assist the Iraqi people.

   Inserted: (B) A description or estimate of the aggregate cost of such project over the life of the project, and the portion, if any, of such aggregate cost being paid by the Government of Iraq.

   Inserted: (C) A description of the current status of such project, including its projected completion date.

   Inserted: (D) A description of the plan for the transition of such project upon completion to the people of Iraq and for the sustainment of any completed facilities, including any commitments by the Government of Iraq to sustain projects requiring the support of that government for sustainment.

   Original wording

   At the end of title XVI, add the following:

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