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The article presents an overview of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) report on appropriations for fiscal year (FY)2016. Topics covered include an overview of DOJ accounts including General Administration, U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and review of the FY2015 DOJ appropriations and budget request for FY2016. Also cited are administration proposals for a marijuana enforcement funding and funds to combat cybercrime and to counter violent terrorism.

The article discusses the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 in the U.S. under House Resolution 26/Public Law 114-1 primarily extending the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act until the end of 2020. Topics include the house bill introduced by Representative Randy Neugebauer, the requirement for the Treasury to study the certification process and the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) mandate to study provision of capital reserve funds for terrorism.

The article discusses executive and legislative policy debates in the 115th U.S. Congress involving the terrorist organization Islamic State (IS). Topics explored include the budget allotted by Congress for military operations against the IS, the proper application of military intelligence and law enforcement solutions to threats related to IS, and the military pressure placed by the U.S. and its allies on IS territories in Iraq and Syria.

The article discusses fund appropriation for U.S. embassy security. Topics include the U.S. Department of State's Embassy Security Construction and Maintenance (ESCM) account and its original source, the Secure Embassy Construction and Counterterrorism Act of 1999, observations on the recent funding data, and funding issues as well as examination by the U.S. Congress.

The article presents best practice strategies used by several countries to heighten compliance in money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regimes. Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) obtained more than 99% of all financial intelligence reports in 2008-2009 from Australian regulated entities through AUSTRAC Online. The U.S. implemented an electronic filing system in 2008 for reports of suspicious activity.

The article examines the compliance of regulated sectors on preventive regimes of money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) in the U.S., Great Britain, Australia and some countries in Asia and European Union. The number of submitted suspicious matter reports (SMRs) to Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) increased in 2002-2003. Deposit-taking institutions in the U.S. filed 56.76% of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARS) in 2008, while casinos filed 0.86%.

The article offers information on the implementation of international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regulatory regimes in 2011. It compares the range of the AML/CTF in Australia with that in the U.S. and other chosen countries in Asia and the European Union. It examines the financial intelligence unit, key obligations under the legislation of AML/CTF and the extent of the regulated sector for the compared countries.

The article focuses on the allocation of research and development (R&D) funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in fiscal year 2012. The fund includes 1.176 billion dollars for the Directorate of Science and Technology (S&T) and 332 million dollars for the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office. Under a reorganization announced by the S&T Directorate, the number of direct reports to the Under Secretary was reduced and accompanied by a change in budget structure. The establishment of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) is also cited.

The article discusses the report "The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC): Responsibilities and Potential Congressional Concerns" released by the U.S. Congressional Research Service, as of January 2011. Topics include the establishment of NCTC in 2004 to ensure the availability of information about potential terrorist acts against the U.S. to analysts, receipt of a statutory charter in the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 by NCTC and the assessments of NCTC.

The article focuses on the methods used by the government in measuring the amount of federal spending on foreign assistance in the U.S. Several ways in allocating foreign aid through budget authority, obligations, outlays or disbursements, and as percentage of the gross domestic product (GDP) are discussed. The changes of foreign aid which has been closely tied to counterterrorism strategies following the September 11, 2011 terrorist attack are also mentioned.

The article offers a report on several issues related to the U.S. Navy's irregular warfare (IW) and counterterrorism (CT) activities including the definition of Navy IW activities, specific Navy IW budget priorities and Navy budgets to place on IW and CT activities, as of December 2009. It further discusses the issue of the U.S. Department of Defense's budgets in fiscal year 2010.

First came the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, killing more than 3,000 people. Then mysterious letters laced with deadly anthrax spores took five more victims. But for all their devastation, the attacks pale in comparison to the mayhem that terrorists could unleash with deadlier weapons. In fact, intelligence officials say terrorist leader Osama bin Laden has pursued nuclear and biological weapons, and that weapons-grade nuclear material in the former Soviet Union could fall into the wrong hands. International treaties have sought to curb the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. But diplomacy alone may not be enough. As the new Office of Homeland Security works to shore up the country's defenses, the Bush administration wants to double the anti-terrorism budget. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Much of the enormous economic costs of the September 11 terrorist attacks will be addressed in the regular 13 FY2002 appropriations bills, plus allocations of the $40 billion emergency supplemental spending measure signed into law on September 18 (P.L. 107-38). Using baseline data provided by the Office of Management and Budget, this report organizes and tracks U.S. spending to combat terrorism across the 13 appropriation bills, including amounts allocated from the $40 billion emergency supplemental. Each of the FY2002 spending measures includes money for terrorismrelated activities, although the amount varies widely among the 13 bills. Over 80% of the estimated $11 billion requested for FY2002 to combat terrorism falls in two appropriation measures: the Defense Department appropriation and the Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, the Judiciary and Related Agencies appropriation. Initial allocations - totaling $8.8 billion to date - from the emergency supplemental appropriation have also augmented programs aimed at recovering from and responding to the terrorist attacks falling under the jurisdiction of each of the 13 appropriation measures. Activities funded in the Defense and Military Construction spending measures have received 62% of the allocations, while the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), funded in the Veterans/HUD appropriation bill, received 23%. Table 1 provides a summary for each bill and a total for all 13. Tables 2 through 13 present separate pages for each appropriation measure, listing in most cases spending at the account level. There are significant limitations in identifying precise amounts included in appropriation bill accounts for terrorism-related activities. Some result from the way in which OMB organizes its data around categories that do not necessarily correspond to appropriation accounts. In many cases, terrorism-related resources are co-mingled in a "host" account with other funds with no precise designation of amounts to combat terrorism. OMB data for defense and military construction appropriations are not disaggregated and are provided in only very broad categories. Nevertheless, data presented in this report indicate where funds are concentrated and highlight new spending initiatives that have emerged since September 11. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Congress appropriated, in P.L. 110-329, approximately $4.36 billion for state and local homeland security assistance programs. This is approximately $135 million more than was appropriated in FY2008 ($4.22 billion). Congress chose not to fund the Real ID program in FY2009, however, it did appropriate funding ($2 million) for a new assistance program titled the Center for Counterterrorism and Cyber Crime at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. This report will not be updated. This report is an overview of the FY2009 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs for states and localities that are designed to provide assistance to state and local governments. The assistance is primarily used by first responders, which include firefighters, emergency medical personnel, emergency managers, and law enforcement officers. The Office of Grant Programs within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for facilitating and coordinating DHS state and local assistance programs. The office administers formula and discretionary grant programs to further state and local homeland security capabilities. As a result of the reorganization mandated by the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-295), the work of the Office of Grant Programs was separated from FEMA training activities. FEMA's National Integration Center within the agency's National Preparedness Directorate administers training, exercises, and technical assistance for states and localities. In FY2009, DHS's assistance programs for states and localities include: [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the meaning of the overseas contingency operations (OCO) developed by U.S. President Barack Obama's administration in 2012. The application of the OCO designation to war-related Department of Defense's (DoD) appropriations and assistance programs is explained. The importance of the OCO designation which makes it possible to keep war-related funding from crowding out through international affairs activities is also emphasized.

The article focuses on the post-2011 diplomatic and economic relationship between the U.S. and Iraq. Topics discussed include the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) between the two countries, various programs developed under the SFA, like the Youth Exchange and Study Program, and funding for counterterrorism operations in Iraq.

The article reports on the appropriation request in the 2017 defense funding by the U.S. military as part of their actions to respond on the threat of terrorist group Islamic State (IS). Topics include the amount requested for the Iraq Train and Equip Fund (ITEF) to enhance the ability of the Iraqi Security Forces, the funding for equipment and training of Syrian forces, and the Congress' considerations of foreign operations appropriations legislation.

The article discusses Title VIII-Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO)/Global War on Terrorism of fiscal year (FY)2016 State, Foreign Operations appropriations legislation funded under the Continuing Appropriations Act through April 28, 2017.