DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY

DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF STATE Administration of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic and Consular Programs (including transfer of funds) For an additional amount for “Diplomatic and Consular Programs” to support avian influenza country coordination, development of an avian influenza response plan, diplomatic outreach, and health support of United States Government employees, Peace Corps volunteers, and eligible family members stationed abroad, $16,000,000, to remain available until expended, of which $1,100,000 shall be transferred to and merged with appropriations for the Peace Corps: Provided, That funds appropriated by this paragraph may be obligated and expended notwithstanding section 15 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956: Provided further, That the amounts provided under this heading are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006. Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service For an additional amount for “Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service” for emergency evacuation support of United States Government personnel, Peace Corps volunteers, and dependents in regions affected by the avian influenza, $15,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That funds appropriated by this paragraph may be obligated and expended notwithstanding 119 STAT. 2788 section 15 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956: Provided further, That notwithstanding section 402 of Public Law 109–108, upon a determination by the Secretary of State that circumstances related to the avian influenza require additional funding for activities under this heading, the Secretary of State may transfer such amounts to “Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service” from available appropriations for the current fiscal year for the Department of State as may be necessary to respond to such circumstances: Provided further, That any transfer pursuant to the previous proviso shall be treated as a reprogramming of funds under section 605 of Public Law 109–108 and shall not be available for obligation or expenditure except in compliance with the procedures set forth in that section, except that the Committees on Appropriations shall be notified not less than 5 days in advance of any such reprogramming: Provided further, That the amount provided under this heading is designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to section 402 of H. Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress), the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2006.