Committee recommendation 2010 (passed by the House July 16, 2009).

• “The budget requests that funding for the Office of Policy Development be included in funds appropriated for The White House, Salaries and Expenses. The Committee agrees with the proposed consolidation and recommends funding for the Office of Policy Development within funds recommended for The White House, Salaries and Expenses for fiscal year 2010.” -Senate Report
• The White House salaries and expenses proposed budget will see a $5,420,000 increase.